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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.

FPA

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.

France

3 Fulbright-Université Grenoble Alpes Award

Accepted Degree Levels
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctoral
Grant Period
Fall Start
Grant Length
8-10 Months
Award Type
Special Study/Research
Fulbright Graduate Degree Grants
  • Yes
Award Profile

Two to three awards of 8 to 10 months each are offered to pursue a Master's degree or doctoral research at the Université Grenoble Alpes in any of the disciplines represented at the university.

The Université Grenoble Alpes is ranked among the top ten universities in France, and the top 150 universities in the world. It brings together 59,000 students, of whom 10,500 are international. The university has 30 departments and schools, representing a wide variety of fields, from literature to particle physics to engineering to architecture to political science to sociology to biology. The Université Grenoble Alpes is well-known for its strong research infrastructure, with 13 doctoral schools, 70 laboratories, 6 research clusters, 13 laboratories of excellence, and many international collaborative projects.

Grenoble is located at the foot of the Alps, and is home to a thriving high tech research network and international community, and is well-known for its commitment to environmental sustainability.

Grant Length
8-10 Months
Grant Period
Fall Start

For master’s students, grants will generally begin on September 1 through June 30 for university attendance. They may be renewed for a second year of studies, conditional upon results. For doctoral candidates, grants are a minimum of 8 months and a maximum of 10 months in duration.

Orientation
In-Country Orientation

Grantees will be required to attend a mandatory 1- to 2-day in-country orientation in late September, and a 2-day mid-year conference in February (organized by the Fulbright Commission in France).

Candidate Profile

• Graduating college seniors, recent graduates, and current holders of bachelor’s or master’s degrees interested in a master’s degree offered through the Université Grenoble Alpes 

• Students enrolled in a doctoral program in the United States interested in pursuing research for their thesis at the Université Grenoble Alpes 

What is life like for Fulbrighters in the host country?

Being a Fulbrighter in France is an unforgettable experience! When not engaged in their project, Fulbrighters enjoy the benefits of the French lifestyle: wonderful food, excellent life-work balance, and enthusiasm for lively debate and discussion. We encourage Fulbrighters to travel the country (and discover its many amazing heritage sites, museums, landscapes, and diverse society), and to get involved in community service or other local activities. They are thus able to build strong cross cultural ties between France and the United States.

It is important to note, however, that while the Fulbright Commission is dedicated to assisting Fulbrighters as much as possible to make their transition to France as smooth as possible, Fulbrighters are responsible for securing their own housing and making other administrative arrangements themselves. We recommend that Fulbrighters prepare their stay well ahead of time.

 

 

For more information on daily life in France, see: https://www.usa.campusfrance.org/daily-life . For activities in Grenoble, see https://www.grenoble-tourisme.com/fr/. 

 

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

Doctoral candidates must not have obtained their PhD before completing the proposed Fulbright grant period in France. Otherwise, they should plan on applying to the Scholar program.

Degree Level of Applicant
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctoral
Special Application Instructions

In the Fulbright online application, please select Université Grenoble Alpes Award from the Award Name drop-down menu.

Foreign Language Proficiency
Recommended - Novice

Additional Information: French language proficiency is recommended, commensurate with the requirements of the project. In the Fulbright online application, applicants should include the Language Self-Evaluation and a Foreign Language Evaluation by a professional language instructor in relation to their language proficiency.

Fulbright Proposal Types
Independent Study/Research:
Yes
Graduate Degree Enrollment:
Yes
Affiliation
Independent Study/Research:
Letter required for independent study or research at deadline
Graduate Degree Enrollment:
Letter of acceptance required prior to grant start

For doctoral candidates, it is the applicant's responsibility to secure affiliation with an institution or research unit attached to the Université Grenoble Alpes. A letter of affiliation should be submitted with the application. 

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

A full tuition waiver to the degree program is provided for master’s students. Please note that, according to French law, all students are required to pay student fees ("contribution de vie étudiante et de campus" or CVEC) as part of enrollment. In 2023-2024, these fees were 100 euros.

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.

1350-1450 monthly stipend amount in
€ [Euro]

Master's students receive 1350 Euros per month. Doctoral candidates receive 1450 Euros per month.

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.

1200 in
€ [Euro]

All Fulbrighters receive 1200 Euros in travel allowance.

Additional Grant Benefits
  • Mid-year seminar
Estimated Cost of Living

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

The Université Grenoble Alpes provides a detailed estimated budget for students here.

Dependents
Dependent financial support is NOT available
Housing Arrangements

Grantees are responsible for finding housing in France.

Fulbright Program Management Contact
FBstudent.EUR@iie.org
Fulbright Commission/U.S. Embassy Website
http://fulbright-france.org/en
Fulbright Commission/U.S. Embassy Contact
Charlotte Goodwin: cgoodwin@fulbright-france.org
Additional Online Resources
Why choose the Université Grenoble Alpes:: https://www.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/education/why-choose-uga/why-choose-uga-713448.kjsp
Information on degree programs offered at the Université Grenoble Alpes:: https://www.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/education/programs/degree-programs/
Degree programs taught in English:: https://www.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/education/programs/programs-in-english/programs-in-english-786070.kjsp?RH=1580399976832
Information on research centers:: https://www.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/research/research-organization/
Directory of doctoral schools at UGA:: https://doctorat.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/english/the-doctoral-schools-of-the-universite-grenoble-alpes-838517.kjsp?RH=2407772490156449