Fulbright/COMEXUS Public Policy Initiative Award

The Fulbright/COMEXUS Public Policy Initiative Award is offered by the U.S.-Mexico Commission for Educational Exchange (COMEXUS), the Fulbright Commission in Mexico. This award funds up to two grants specifically for students pursuing fieldwork, research, or an internship in the area of Public Administration or Public Policy in Mexico. The award specifically seeks applicants interested in pursuing a career in Public Diplomacy or politics. Qualified applicants must be enrolled in a master's degree program or higher, or must have completed a terminal master's degree in a field related to public policy and public administration. Grants range from 6 to 9 months, typically starting September 1 and ending May 31, though some may begin January 1 and end by June 30. All grantees must attend a mandatory Welcome Orientation in Mexico City during the last week of August. Applicants must secure an affiliation with an accredited Mexican research institution or university, and Spanish language proficiency is required. These grants are also known as 'Fulbright-García Robles' grants.