A prestigious award that funds an independently-driven artistic research project abroad.
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides grants for individually designed Study/Research projects or for English Teaching Assistant Programs for 9-12 months in a participating country outside the U.S. During their grants, Fulbrighters meet, work, live with, and learn from the people of the host country, sharing daily experiences. The program facilitates cultural exchange, allowing the grantee to gain an appreciation of others’ viewpoints and beliefs, the way they do things, and the way they think. Through thoughtfully designed project activities, research, and artistic practice, Fulbrighters have meaningful engagement in the community and promote mutual understanding.
RISD Fulbright Info Session
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 7pm ET
If you missed the Info Session, please scroll down the page to check out the 25-minute Fulbright video tutorial. For a deeper dive, you can watch the full recorded Info Session event which includes perspectives from past Fulbrighters, by clicking the 'Watch' button below.
Enrolled Seniors, Fifth Years, and Graduate Students, and recent alumni up to three years after graduation may apply through RISD. Students may begin the application process in their Junior year but can not submit an application until the fall of their Senior year. Applicants must have a bachelor degree before the start of the grant and must be a U.S. citizen.
If you are interested in applying through RISD, you must meet our internal deadlines and carefully review the following two important documents. The first deadline is in May.
Kick-start Meeting with RISD Fulbright Program Advisor (FPA) – By mid/late May
First Drafts Due - By early June
Developed Drafts - Recommended throughout July/early August
Submit complete application to RISD - By mid-August
Participate in RISD interview - In early/mid-September
Submit final application - Early October
Grant Notification
Fulbright notifies applicants of their decisions in Winter/Spring of the following year. Grants begin in Fall of the following year OR winter of the next year.
The U.S. Student Program Website is especially important for country research. Each country has special requirements and preferences, which are updated every April.
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