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Current U.S. Student

United States citizens who are currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree programs are eligible to apply.If you are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a U.S. college or university, you will apply through that institution, even if you are not currently a resident there. Find the Fulbright Program Adviser on your campus.

U.S. Citizen but not a Student

If you are a U.S. citizen, will hold a bachelor’s degree by the award start date, and do not have a Ph.D. degree, then you are eligible to apply. Non-enrolled applicants should have relatively limited professional experience in the fields (typically 7 years or less) in which they are applying. Candidates with more experience should consider applying for the Fulbright Scholar Program.

The Getting Started page will provide information on eligibility and next steps.

Artist

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program welcomes applications in the creative and performing arts. Arts candidates for the U.S. Student Program should have relatively limited professional experience in the fields (typically 7 years or less) in which they are applying. Artists with more experience should consider applying for the Fulbright Scholar Program.

Creative & Performing Arts projects fall under the Study/Research grant category and are available in all countries where Study/Research grants are offered.

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U.S. Professor/Administrator

If you are a U.S. citizen and a professor or administrator at a U.S. institution and are interested in applying for a Fulbright Scholar Award, you will need to apply through fulbrightscholars.org.

To support your students in applying for a U.S. Student Program award, please connect with the Fulbright Program Adviser at your institution.

Non U.S. Citizens

If you are a non-U.S. citizen interested in applying for a Fulbright Award to the United States, you will need to apply through the Fulbright Commission or U.S. Embassy in your home country. Find out more information on the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program or Fulbright Foreign Student Program.

Thailand

2 Open Study/Research Award

Accepted Degree Levels
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctoral
Grant Period
Fall Start
Grant Length
10 Months
Award Type
Open Study/Research
Award Profile

All disciplines. Preferred fields: environmental and/or energy policy (including water management); education; emerging technologies; cultural heritage preservation; economics; public health and infectious disease; food security.

Grant Length
10 Months
Grant Period
Fall Start

The grant period is 10 months from the date of arrival in Thailand.

Orientation
In-Country Orientation

No Pre-Departure Orientation.

What is life like for Fulbrighters in the host country?

Carrying out and fulfilling the research grant activity; fostering positive professional relationships with host institutions; engaging with the host institution and community; and representing the Fulbright Program with excellence, embodying the role of an American Cultural Ambassador.

Eligibility
Residency in host country NOT permitted in year prior to grant
Indicate how many months is considered residency:
12 Months
Dual citizens of this country are eligible

In case of holding a dual citizenship, an awardee has to enter Thailand as an American citizen, using an American passport.

Degree Level of Applicant
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctoral
Foreign Language Proficiency
Recommended - Novice

Additional Information: Thai language proficiency may be required, depending in the proposed project. Applicants without Thai language skills should include plans for language study in their Fulbright projects.

Fulbright Proposal Types
Independent Study/Research:
Yes
Graduate Degree Enrollment:
No
Affiliation
Independent Study/Research:
Letter required for independent study or research at deadline

All grantees must affiliate with Thai universities/academic institutions. Applicants must include affiliation letters with their Fulbright applications. The Fulbright Commission in Thailand will assist candidates who have been offered awards in formalizing their affiliations.

Affiliation Fees/Tuition
Affiliation Fees/Tuition covered in grant benefits

Depends on host institution whether there will be affiliation fees.

Award Benefits
  • A stipend broadly based on the cost of living in the host country. These funds may be used by the grantee to support housing, meals, and incidental costs during the grant period.
  • International travel benefits
  • Accident & sickness health benefits
  • 24/7 mental health support line for urgent and non-urgent situations
  • 12 months of non-competitive eligibility (NCE) hiring status within the federal government
Stipend Amount

This is an estimated amount and is subject to change. The financial terms of the grant will be confirmed in the grant document issued after selection.

34,500-43,000 monthly stipend amount in
฿ [Thai Baht]

Monthly stipend: Baht 25,000 for Bangkok location; Baht 22,500 for provincial locations

Monthly housing allowance: Baht 14,000 for Bangkok location; Baht 8,000 for provincial locations

Monthly research allowance: Baht 4,000

One-Time Allowances

This is an estimated amount and is subject to change. The financial terms of the grant will be confirmed in the grant document issued after selection.

฿ [Thai Baht]
  • Excess baggage fees
  • Language training allowance
  • Settling in allowance
  • Local transportation allowance

In-transit allowance: 4,500 Baht

Settling-in Allowance: 10,000 Baht

Excess baggage allowance: 12,000 Baht

Book allowance: 12,000 Baht

Thai Language Study allowance: 20,000 Baht

Research-related in-country travel allowance: 10,000 Baht

 

Estimated Cost of Living

Consider using cost of living comparison websites to gain a better understanding of the potential costs in your host country.

Cost of living in Thailand is lower than in the U.S.

Dependents
Dependent financial support is NOT available
Fulbright Program Management Contact
FBstudent.EAP@iie.org
Fulbright Commission/U.S. Embassy Website
http://www.fulbrightthai.org
Fulbright Commission/U.S. Embassy Contact
Thailand-United States Educational Foundation: tusef@fulbrightthai.org