Denmark
Region: Europe and Eurasia
5 FULBRIGHT FULL GRANTS Language Proficiency in Danish is not required unless needed to successfully complete the project/study plan. However, a basic knowledge of the Danish language is encouraged by the beginning date of the grant to facilitate adjustment into the life of the country. Danish language proficiency is mandatory for Kierkegaard studies and areas within Danish studies. Students enrolled at many universities should be aware that pre-semester Danish language instruction is available and provided at the university. The language of instruction in the institutions of higher learning is generally Danish, but with a large number of courses taught in English.
Academic year Two semesters: September to January; February to June. A mandatory Fulbright arrival orientation program takes place in Copenhagen in late August for grantees beginning their grant period in the fall.
Grant period 10 months.
Candidate profile Candidates at all degree levels are encouraged, but preference will be given to Master’s and Ph.D. degree students. Independent research projects and interview projects will not be accepted from graduating seniors. Rather, these students must obtain admission as a guest student at a Danish university or university-level institution and attend classes along with their Danish counterparts. All applicants must have previous experience in the proposed field of study.
Affiliation Applicants obtain their own affiliations. With the application, they must furnish proof of affiliation in the form of a letter from a Danish university or university-level institution. The letter must clearly outline the responsibilities of the Danish host institution and describe the institution’s interest in the proposed project. The admission process for some fields, especially in the arts, may include the submission of a portfolio or auditions. The Danish institution concerned should be contacted for more information. The Danish-American Fulbright Commission is willing to assist with contacts at appropriate institutions (advising@daf-fulb.dk).
Tuition Danish universities and university-level institutions charge tuition for students outside the EU. However, if selected for a Fulbright grant in Denmark, tuition will be waived. Some fees may be charged. The applicant must clearly state in his/her contact with the Danish institution that they are applying for a Fulbright grant. Please note: private lessons, e.g., music instruction, outside of the student’s institutional affiliation are not free and will require that the student budget accordingly.
Specific program/country considerations Applicants interested in studies or research in Greenland and on the Faroese Islands are welcome to apply.
General comments Due to a dramatic change in the housing situation in Denmark, and in Copenhagen in particular, the Danish-American Fulbright Commission cannot be responsible for housing. Students should allow ample time to secure housing before departing for Denmark.
Dependents A dependent spouse allowance of 20,000 Danish Crowns is added to the grant amount. The spouse must accompany the grantee for the entire grant period in order for the grantee to be eligible to receive the increase to the grant amount. In the case of accompanying dependents other than spouse, there is no increase in the grant amount.
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Fulbright grants to the European Union See Fulbright grants to the European Union.
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