INTERNATIONAL GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS
Explore the many funding opportunities open to UI students and alumni.
Coronavirus Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Questions specific to study abroad/international research
From Fulbright awards, to research grants and fellowships, UI International Programs can guide you through the process.
The UI has been named a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for six consecutive years.
2020-2021 Fulbright Winners
Congratulations to the 2020-2021 Fulbright winners!
Iowa Fulbrighters
View this photographic slideshow of Iowa Fulbright experiences to commemorate the Fulbright Association’s 75th anniversary.
Take your research abroad with a Stanley Award - info sessions Fall 2021
Virtual Gilman scholarship info sessions to be held Sept. 20-24
UI student Marisol Contreras awarded Fulbright to Germany
"I think the hardest part about applying for a Fulbright is picturing yourself in that role. To me, it seemed out of reach, but we have great institutional support here at the University of Iowa with faculty and administrators who continuously exceeded my expectations."
- Isabella Myers, 2019-20 U.S. Student Fulbright Arts awardee
Students are encouraged to begin their funding searches and applications at least six months to one year in advance. Students are required to apply for funding through Karen Wachsmuth, associate director of International Fellowships. Please see the individual grant webpages for workshop announcements.
Schedule an advising appointment with Karen Wachsmuth to discuss your interest in an international fellowship or begin an application (as a UI undergraduate student, graduate student, or alumna/us).