Fulbright/IE University Award for Master in International Relations or Master in International Development

This Fulbright partnership award offers one grant for U.S. citizens to pursue a full-time master's degree at IE School of Politics, Economics and Global Affairs in Madrid, Spain. Grantees may choose between the Master in International Relations or the Master in International Development program. Both 11-month programs run from September 2026 to July 2027 and are taught exclusively in English. The Master in International Relations prepares students to face global challenges with a sustainable vision of business and project management, training influential leaders for the public, private, and non-profit sectors. The Master in International Development is a unique collaboration between IE and the United Nations System Staff College, with a curriculum focused on the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. The award includes full tuition waiver (valued at approximately 33,000 EUR), monthly stipend, international travel benefits, health insurance, and various allowances. Recipients are required to attend an orientation seminar in September 2026 and a mid-year seminar. This program is designed for recent graduates and early to mid-career professionals with backgrounds in fields such as International Relations, Political Sciences, Economics, Law, Social Sciences, Business, Engineering, Finance, or Humanities.