Fulbright program in the USA

Fulbright provides grants for graduate students and graduates from 160 countries.Duration of study is from 1 to 3 years (depending on the chosen program). For each country on the site of the project posted its own terms of participation. Scholarships can also be obtained for postgraduate students to conduct research work at a university or archive. The program is fully funded by the US Department of State.

Fellows of the program receive a J-1 visa and after the end of the trip must return to their home country, where they must have stayed for at least 2 years.

The grant covers:

- Tuition fees at a US university.

- Medical insurance.

- Transportation costs.

A monthly stipend is provided.

Applicants must provide a diploma of higher education (graduates must send a certificate from the university with information about the years of study in it).

Requirements for knowledge of English are different depending on the specialty. So for those who plan to study in technical and natural disciplines TOEFL from 80, and for the disciplines Journalism, Political Science, Public administration, Law, Sociology, Economics and some others - at least 100.

Please note that you do not need to submit the text in advance.Those who pass the first round of the competition will be paid by the organizers. Another requirement is that applicants who were born no earlier than May 15, 1985 can take part in the program.

Details of the program for candidates from Russia can be found on the website.