Fulbright information sessions to be held this spring


This spring students, faculty and staff can attend information sessions to learn how they can engage with the world through the support of the Fulbright Program.

Students can find out more about the Fulbright U.S. Student Program in virtual sessions on March 24 and April 2. Faculty and staff can hear about a variety of opportunities available through Fulbright on March 5.

Fulbright U.S. Student Programs

Through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, students can conduct research, teach English or pursue a graduate degree abroad. Key eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship and a completed bachelor’s degree at the time the grant starts. Fall of a student’s senior year is an ideal time to apply. Opportunities are available for bachelor’s-, master’s- and doctoral-level applicants.

Attend a virtual information session:

Wednesday, March 24 at 1 p.m.

Register: bit.ly/KSMOFulbright

This is a special session presented by the Institute for International Education for universities in Kansas and Missouri, and will include a KU-only breakout room for questions afterward.

Friday, April 2 at 3:30 p.m.

Register:  bit.ly/Fulbright21info

This is a KU-only session for those unable to attend the March 24 session.

Those unable to attend either session can also make an appointment for individual advising by Rachel Sherman Johnson, KU’s Fulbright Program Adviser, by emailing her at rachelsj@ku.edu.

Fulbright Info Session for Faculty and Staff

Through the Fulbright Program a variety of opportunities are available for faculty and staff to teach and conduct research, visit peer universities and collaborate on special projects.

Attend a virtual information session:

Friday, March 5 at 12 p.m.

Register: bit.ly/FulbrightScholarInfo21

KU faculty and staff Fulbright alumni will share information about the program.

The Fulbright Program, the flagship international education exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government, is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries.

Please email Rachel Sherman Johnson, KU Fulbright scholar liaison, with any questions., at rachelsj@ku.edu