Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Fellowship Program

U.S. Department of Education

Amount: Covers travel, living expenses, and research costs (varies by country)
Deadline: Varies (typically April)
Level: phd
Renewable: No

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About

The Fulbright-Hays DDRA program provides grants to colleges and universities to fund individual doctoral students who conduct research in foreign countries in modern foreign languages and area studies.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US, Permanent Resident
  • GPA: Competitive
  • Doctoral candidates in foreign language and area studies who are conducting dissertation research abroad

Required Materials

  • Application form
  • Research Proposal
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Foreign Language Proficiency Report

Timeline

Applications open in January. Deadline in April. Notifications in September/October.

Tips

Work closely with your university's grants office. Develop a strong, feasible research proposal that demonstrates language proficiency and deep area studies knowledge.