Doctoral School

7th Call for Fulbright Grants for Predoctoral Research in the United States

Oct 18, 2024

7th Call for Fulbright Grants for Predoctoral Research in the United States

The Fulbright Program (sponsored by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the governments of other countries, and the private sector) is a study aid program for the exchange of American graduates and those from member countries who can research, study or teach in the participating countries or in the USA.

One of the grants offered in Spain are the Fulbright Scholarships for Predoctoral Research, aimed at Spanish graduates who are pursuing a doctorate in Spain interested in carrying out predoctoral research projects in the US.

Of these, 7 are of the general program, open to doctoral students at any Spanish university, 4 are specific for doctoral students from universities in Andalusia and 3 are specific for doctoral students from universities in Murcia.

Requirements

  • Spanish citizenship.

  • Being enrolled in a doctoral programme at a Spanish university, having completed the first year and having a positively assessed research plan.

  • Adequate knowledge of the English language —spoken and written—, verifiable through: TOEFL Internet Based Test (IBT — minimum grade 94); TOEFL Essentials Test with a minimum grade of 9,5; IELTS Academic Version (minimum grade 6,5); Duolingo (minimum grade 115). Only exams taken after January the 1st, 2022 will be valid.

Duration

From 6 to 12 continuous months, without a chance of extension or renovation.

Grant period

From September the 1st, 2025 to December the 31st, 2026. Exceptionally, projects starting between August the 1st, 2025 and August the 31st, 2025 will be considered.

Grant benefits

  • Travel and settling expenses: between 1,600 and 1,900 USD

  • Monthly maintenance: between 2,831 i 4,300 USD

  • Health benefit plan for accident or sickness

Deadline for the submission of applications

From the 23rd of September 2024 to the 10th of December 2024.

Further information

For more information about eligibility and the application procedure, visit the grant's webpage.

Additionally, you may attend a briefing on the grant planned for the 7th of November.