Fulbright US Scholar Program Information Session - June 2025

With Fulbright offering more than 400 awards each year, this session will help you find the right fit from among Fulbright's opportunities to teach, conduct research, or carry out professional projects in over 135 countries. MSU faculty and specialists interested in potential Fulbright awards are invited to watch as MSU's Scholar Liaison talks through program eligibility, award options, benefits, and grant timing, as well as relevant university policies. 

1:28 – Topics to cover

2:16 – Impacts of current administration on Fulbright programs

4:24 – Overview of Fulbright Scholar program

6:10 – Fulbright program breakdown by number

8:02 – MSU Fulbright history

10:24 – Three years of MSU Scholars 

11:25 – Why Fulbright?

13:33 – Eligibility

16:09 – Award benefits

19:09 – Award types

26:12 – Choosing the right awards

29:27 – Award search function

32:08 – Application components

36:00 – Application cycle timeline

38:06 – MSU-specific guidance

41:09 – Resources for Scholar applicants

44:31 – Connecting with the Scholar Liaison