Fulbright 2027-2028 Student Award competition for master’s study or research in the United States

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The Romanian-U.S. Fulbright Commission is pleased to announce the 2027-2028 Fulbright Student Award competition for master’s study or research in the United States. Applicants can be Romanian graduates – BA, MA or PhD students – from accredited public and private universities. BA students are also invited to apply if they are in their final year of undergraduate study.

Eligible fields: any academic field except the clinical ones (i.e. those which include patient contact).

Grant duration:

  • Master’s: one academic year (9 months, starting August 2027).
  • Visiting Student Research programs: minimum 4 months – maximum 9 months.

The U.S. academic year usually starts in mid-August. The ongoing Fulbright Student competition is for grants in the 2027-2028 academic year.

Second-year costs for the Romanian Fulbright master’s students may be covered depending on funds availability as well as on proof of good academic standing during the first year of study.

The Fulbright Student Award provides: international travel, tuition and university fees within established budget limits, monthly stipend for accommodation and living expenses, books and supplies allowance, settling-in allowance, and ASPE (Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges) health benefits plan.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • have Romanian citizenship; green card holders and persons with dual (Romanian and U.S.) citizenship are ineligible;
  • hold at least a Bachelor’s degree (BA students may apply if they are in their final year of undergraduate study);
  • have English proficiency;
  • if applying in law, applicants must hold a degree in that field.

More information available here