Fulbright/Open Award to United Kingdom

The Fulbright/Open Award to the United Kingdom allows U.S. citizens to pursue independent post-bachelor's-level research or undertake a graduate degree program at any accredited academic institution in the UK. This 10-month grant provides funding for the first year of study and is available across all disciplines. Recipients engage in scholarly or artistic projects throughout England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. The 'Open' award is the Commission's most competitive award and is also referred to as the All-Disciplines award. Master's programs in the UK typically last a year, with funding provided for only the first year of the degree. Applicants for doctoral degrees should be able to demonstrate how they intend to fund the following years of study. The Commission seeks applicants who demonstrate rigor in scholarly enquiry, strong reasons for pursuing their project in the UK, and commitment to engaging with the host country community.