Fulbright/Radboud Award

The Fulbright/Radboud Award is a partnership opportunity between the Fulbright U.S. Student Program and Radboud University Nijmegen in the Netherlands. This award supports U.S. graduate students pursuing Master's degrees at Radboud University, one of the Netherlands' leading academic communities. Radboud University, established in 1923 and located in Nijmegen (the oldest city in the Netherlands), is a student-oriented research university known for its personal teaching style, interdisciplinary seminars, and state-of-the-art facilities. The award provides support for either a one-year (11 months) or two-year (23 months) Master's program, starting in September. Recipients receive a monthly stipend to cover living expenses, international travel benefits, health coverage, and access to cultural activities. Radboud University offers excellent opportunities to work closely with leading researchers in small, interactive seminars on an ultra-modern green campus. Throughout their stay, Fulbright grantees participate in orientation programs, cultural excursions to locations throughout the Netherlands, and networking events including meetings at the U.S. Ambassador's Residence. Applications are welcome from individuals with excellent academic records who meet the requirements for eligible English-taught Master's programs at Radboud University. Candidates must apply separately to both the Fulbright program and to Radboud University (with a January 1st deadline for the university application). The award cannot be combined with other scholarships such as the Holland Scholarship or Radboud Scholarship Programme. Grantees are expected to engage with the local Dutch community, participate in Dutch language learning opportunities, and contribute to extracurricular activities at the university. The program includes four meetings organized by the Dutch Fulbright Commission throughout the grant period, including introduction meetings, a mid-year evaluation, and cultural excursions to places of interest in the Netherlands such as Amsterdam museums and historic cities. Recipients also receive reimbursement for a Museum Year Card providing free access to over 400 Dutch museums.