France
3 Fulbright-Université Grenoble Alpes Award
Accepted Degree Levels
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Grant PeriodFall StartGrant Length8-10 Months |
Award Type
Fulbright Graduate Degree Grants
- Yes
Award Profile
Two to three awards of 8 to 10 months each are offered to pursue a Master's degree or doctoral research at the Université Grenoble Alpes in any of the disciplines represented at the university.
The Université Grenoble Alpes is ranked among the top ten universities in France, and the top 150 universities in the world. It brings together 59,000 students, of whom 10,500 are international. The university has 30 departments and schools, representing a wide variety of fields, from literature to particle physics to engineering to architecture to political science to sociology to biology. The Université Grenoble Alpes is well-known for its strong research infrastructure, with 13 doctoral schools, 70 laboratories, 6 research clusters, 13 laboratories of excellence, and many international collaborative projects.
Grenoble is located at the foot of the Alps, and is home to a thriving high tech research network and international community.
While all fields are eligible, there is a particular interest in projects focusing on biology, chemistry, or health. Degree programs in those fields are listed here; relevant research labs are listed here.
Grant Length
Grant Period
For master’s students, grants will generally begin on September 1 through June 30 for university attendance. They may be renewed for a second year of studies, conditional upon results. For doctoral candidates, grants are a minimum of 8 months and a maximum of 10 months in duration.
Orientation
Grantees will be required to attend a mandatory 1- to 2-day in-country orientation in late September, and a 2-day mid-year conference in February (organized by the Fulbright Commission in France).
Candidate Profile
• Graduating college seniors, recent graduates, and current holders of bachelor’s or master’s degrees interested in a master’s degree offered through the Université Grenoble Alpes
• Students enrolled in a doctoral program in the United States interested in pursuing research for their thesis at the Université Grenoble Alpes
What is life like for Fulbrighters in the host country?
Applicants are expected to research their host country. Application materials should indicate a clear commitment to the host country community and a description of how you will engage with it.
Being a Fulbrighter in France is an unforgettable experience! When not engaged in their project, Fulbrighters enjoy the benefits of the French lifestyle: wonderful food, excellent life-work balance, and enthusiasm for lively debate and discussion. We encourage Fulbrighters to travel the country (and discover its many amazing heritage sites, museums, landscapes, and varied society), and to get involved in community service or other local activities. They are thus able to build strong cross cultural ties between France and the United States.
It is important to note, however, that while the Fulbright Commission is dedicated to assisting Fulbrighters as much as possible to make their transition to France as smooth as possible, Fulbrighters are responsible for securing their own housing and making other administrative arrangements themselves. We recommend that Fulbrighters prepare their stay well ahead of time.
For more information on daily life in France, see: https://www.usa.campusfrance.org/daily-life . For activities in Grenoble, see https://www.grenoble-tourisme.com/fr/.
Eligibility
9 Months
Doctoral candidates must not have obtained their PhD before completing the proposed Fulbright grant period in France. Otherwise, they should plan on applying to the Scholar program.
Degree Level of Applicant
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- Doctoral
Special Application Instructions
In the Fulbright online application, please select Université Grenoble Alpes Award from the Award Name drop-down menu.
Foreign Language Evaluation (FLE) Form
If required, submission of the Foreign Language Evaluation (FLE) form is mandatory, even if you have advanced skills or are a native speaker of the language. Failure to submit the required FLE form may impact your eligibility.
Additional Information: French language proficiency is recommended, commensurate with the requirements of the project. In the Fulbright online application, applicants should include the Language Self-Evaluation and a Foreign Language Evaluation by a professional language instructor in relation to their language proficiency.
Foreign Language Proficiency Level by Grant Start
If a Foreign Language Evaluation (FLE) form is Required, applicants must have the following proficiency level by the start of the grant period. If a Foreign Language Evaluation (FLE) form is Recommended, applicants are encouraged but not required to have the following level by the start of the grant period.
For candidates applying to degree programs taught in English or who will be conducting research in an English-speaking lab, no particular level of French is expected (although we welcome a commitment to taking language courses prior to departure and/or in country). For candidates applying to degree programs taught in French or who will be conducting research in a French-speaking environment, they should demonstrate at least an intermediate level of French.
Fulbright Proposal Types
Yes
Yes
Affiliation
For doctoral candidates, it is the applicant's responsibility to secure affiliation with an institution or research unit attached to the Université Grenoble Alpes.
For all applicants, a letter of affiliation/invitation should be submitted with the application.
Affiliation Fees/Tuition
A full tuition waiver to the degree program is provided for master’s students. Please note that, according to French law, all students are required to pay student fees ("contribution de vie étudiante et de campus" or CVEC) as part of enrollment. In 2024-2025, these fees were 103 euros.
Award Benefits
- A stipend broadly based on the cost of living in the host country. These funds may be used by the grantee to support housing, meals, and incidental costs during the grant period.
- International travel benefits
- Accident & sickness health benefits
- 24/7 mental health support line for urgent and non-urgent situations
- 12 months of non-competitive eligibility (NCE) hiring status within the federal government
Stipend Amount
This is an estimated amount and is subject to change. The financial terms of the grant will be confirmed in the grant document issued after selection.
Master's students receive 1350 Euros per month. Doctoral candidates receive 1450 Euros per month.
One-Time Allowances
This is an estimated amount and is subject to change. The financial terms of the grant will be confirmed in the grant document issued after selection.
All Fulbrighters receive 1200 Euros in travel allowance.
Additional Grant Benefits
- Mid-year seminar
Estimated Cost of Living
Consider using cost of living comparison websites to gain a better understanding of the potential costs in your host country.
The Université Grenoble Alpes provides a detailed estimated budget for students here.
Dependents
Housing Arrangements
Grantees are responsible for finding housing in France.
Fulbright Program Management Contact
Fulbright Commission/U.S. Embassy Website
Fulbright Commission/U.S. Embassy Contact
Additional Online Resources
Information on degree programs offered at the Université Grenoble Alpes:: https://www.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/education/programs/degree-programs/
Degree programs taught in English:: https://www.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/education/programs/programs-in-english/programs-in-english-786070.kjsp?RH=1580399976832
Information on research centers:: https://www.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/research/research-organization/
Directory of doctoral schools at UGA:: https://doctorat.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/english/the-doctoral-schools-of-the-universite-grenoble-alpes-838517.kjsp?RH=2407772490156449