International Programs at the University of Iowa will host the 13th Annual Fulbright Week, April 6–10, 2026, featuring virtual workshops and information sessions to launch the 2027–2028 Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition for undergraduate and graduate students.

The Fulbright Group Presentation Session will cover award types, application tips, and the campus application process. Attendees will gain insights into navigating the Fulbright U.S. Student Program and maximizing their chances of success.

The Daily Iowan covers this prestigious distinction, awarded each year by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

This is the 10th year Iowa has earned this prestigious honor from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Out of thousands of applicants, 18 Iowa students were named Fulbright U.S. Student Program awardees.

University of Iowa researcher Kate Giannini is using a Fulbright award to explore new flood planning tools with global scientists, aiming to bring them back to Iowa

Hear from current Fulbright recipients and get guidance from university faculty and staff on the application process for teaching, research, and study opportunities abroad. Open to juniors, seniors, graduate students, and alumni, the workshop aims to support UI students and alumni in securing this prestigious award, with past UI recipients recognized globally for their contributions.

With the help of two international funding awards, Iowa alumna Kathleen Maris Paltrineri turned her academic research on an award-nominated Nordic poetry collection into a published literary translation.

LeFevre (BA social studies education, political science ‘25) will teach English, lead a weekly English club through a professional high school, and be a coach for an English debate and speech group.

Josie Mbaye (BA environmental sciences ’25) is the winner of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award (ETA) to Taiwan for 2025-26.

Eighteen recipients will represent the U.S. Department of State in countries around the world — teaching English, pursuing graduate studies, serving in community organizations, and conducting research.

Katie Mathew (BA English & creative writing ’24) is the winner of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award (ETA) to Germany for 2025-26.

Maddie Cason (BS political science, BA economics ’25) is the winner of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to Germany for 2025-26.