Fulbright U.S. Student Program - Mauritius Open Study/Research Award

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program in Mauritius aims to strengthen educational and cultural relationships between the United States and Mauritius. This Open Study/Research Award provides funding for 6-9 months of independent research or study in Mauritius. Preference is given to projects that directly support Mauritius and/or enhance Mauritian-U.S. relations. Proposals in the following subject areas are encouraged: linguistics, history and humanities, education, marine science and oceanography, agricultural science, business, cyber security, artificial intelligence, and financial technology. Ph.D. candidates who plan to conduct dissertation research and Master's candidates are preferred, though Bachelor's-level candidates who present serious projects will also be considered. Fulbright grants will begin between August 2026 and January 2027, subject to the approval of the U.S. Embassy in Port Louis. It is strongly recommended that applicants identify appropriate host institutions for their projects and include affiliation letters with their Fulbright applications. English is the official national language, though a working knowledge of French is useful for historical research and Creole is useful for field studies.