international fellowships

2024-2025 Fulbright Badge

Teach, study, or conduct research abroad for free - join UI’s Fulbright Week to learn how

Friday, February 14, 2025
Take part in multiple sessions that cover the various aspects of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.
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Discover Fulbright opportunities to study, do research, and teach abroad – join the info session on April 24

Thursday, February 13, 2025
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.
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Iowa study abroad leader selected for prestigious Fulbright Program in Taiwan

Monday, January 27, 2025
Ana Jimenez, senior advisor and program coordinator for Study Abroad, has been selected for a distinguished Fulbright International Education Administrators (IEA) Program in Taiwan.
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13th Annual Fulbright Intensive U.S. Student Program Workshop to be held January 31

Tuesday, November 12, 2024
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.
Megan Lederman with a group in Vietnam dressed in traditional dress

Fulbright U.S. Student Program: Learn more at this interactive presentation session

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Join the virtual Fulbright Group Presentation Session on Tuesday, November 19 to explore funded Fulbright opportunities for U.S. citizens interested in pursuing graduate or professional study, research, or English teaching abroad. This interactive session will cover various Fulbright awards, application steps, and offer guidance from Fulbright Program Advisers.
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Take your research abroad with a Stanley Award - upcoming 2024 info sessions

Thursday, September 5, 2024
The Stanley Undergraduate and Graduate Awards for International Research are given annually to outstanding University of Iowa students for the pursuit of research and learning activities outside of the United States.
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Boren Awards information session to be held on Nov. 20

Thursday, September 5, 2024
Learn how you can receive up to $30,000 for international research or study abroad while studying a critical language like Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese, or Swahili.
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Critical Language Scholarship information session and workshop, Oct. 23 & 29

Thursday, September 5, 2024
Are you a student interested in a summer language program abroad, all expenses paid? Join International Programs for two virtual events to discuss strategies for putting together a successful Critical Language Scholarship application.
Stanley award winner Emily Wieder

In the news: Risk-taking, resistance, and surrealism

Wieder, a third-year doctoral candidate in the French and Francophone World Studies program is a recipient of the 2024 Stanley Award for International Research. In the fall, Wieder will travel to Paris to conduct archival research for her dissertation.
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In the news: Andrew Kelleher of New Albin is one of 10 Iowa natives awarded Gilman Scholarship to study abroad

Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Andrew Kelleher of New Albin is one of 10 UI students - all hailing from hometowns in Iowa - who have been granted a prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship.
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A conversation with Iowa alumnus and Rhodes Scholar Jeffrey Ding on his global career

Monday, June 24, 2024
Jeffrey Ding (BA Chinese, BBA economics, BS political science ’16) seized international opportunities while at Iowa which led him to the University of Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar. Now an assistant professor of political science at George Washington University, Ding offers valuable advice for Iowa students with global aspirations.
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Fulbright recipient Dawn Thomas reflects on her impactful work teaching English and art in Spain

Thursday, June 13, 2024
Dawn Thomas (MAT secondary English education ‘23) was awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship for 2023-24. Originally set to embark on her teaching journey in Israel, unforeseen circumstances led to the cancellation of her assignment. She is now serving as an English language assistant and English art assistant for students ranging from 3 years old through those in sixth grade, who speak Spanish and Gallego, in Galicia, Spain.