Fulbright/Newcastle University Award

The Fulbright Newcastle University Award covers the first year of any master's or doctoral degree programme offered by Newcastle University. Newcastle University is a World Top 130 University and is home to a thriving international community of over 27,000 students from over 120 countries. As a founding member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities in the UK, it has a world-class reputation for research excellence in the fields of medicine; science and engineering; social sciences and the humanities. The university is committed to providing students with excellent, research-led teaching delivered by dedicated and passionate teachers, with particular research strengths in Ageing and Health, Cities and Place, Culture and Creative Arts, One Planet, Data and Sustainable Development. This award is part of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, which has facilitated educational exchange between the UK and US since 1948. The award provides funding for a 10-month grant period with a fall start, covering full tuition waiver for the first year, a living stipend, travel benefits, and health coverage. Recipients engage with the UK's diverse academic and cultural landscape across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.