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United States citizens who are currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree programs are eligible to apply.If you are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a U.S. college or university, you will apply through that institution, even if you are not currently a resident there. Find the Fulbright Program Adviser on your campus.

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If you are a U.S. citizen, will hold a bachelor’s degree by the award start date, and do not have a Ph.D. degree, then you are eligible to apply. Non-enrolled applicants should have relatively limited professional experience in the fields (typically 7 years or less) in which they are applying. Candidates with more experience should consider applying for the Fulbright Scholar Program.

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Italy


1 Fulbright-Luiss Award for MA Program in Business, Government, Law, and Political Economics

Accepted Degree Levels
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctoral
Grant Period
September Start
Grant Length
20-22 Months
Award Type
Special Study/Research
Fulbright Graduate Degree Grants
  • Yes
Award Profile

One award is available for a MA program (Laurea Magistrale) in Business, Government, Law, and Political Economics at the Libera Università Internazionale degli Studi Sociali Guido Carli (Free International University of Social Studies), known as Luiss Guido Carli, in Rome. Depending on previous academic degree, the candidate can enroll in any of the Laurea Magistrale taught in English listed in https://www.luiss.edu/programs/masters-degree-programs.

These master’s are two-year full-time programs open to students from Italy and around the world. The programs provide graduates with the academic and professional training necessary to begin careers in business, finance, entrepreneurship, marketing, international organizations, sustainability, law, digital innovation, and data science management.

Depending on the program, the grantee may carry out an internship during the second semester of the second year. The internship must take place in Rome.

Grant Length
20-22 Months
Grant Period
September Start

The grant will begin in September 2024 and will end in July/August 2026.

Grantees are expected to arrive at the beginning of September to attend a two-week orientation program at Luiss.

Academic Calendar: https://www.luiss.edu/students/erasmus-and-exchange-students/academic-calendar-exchange-students 

Orientation
In-Country Orientation

The grantee will be required to participate in a one-to-two-day orientation program organized by the Fulbright Commission in mid-October.

An online pre-departure orientation will be offered approximately two months before departure.

Candidate Profile

U.S. citizens or nationals with an academic degree in Business, Government, Law, and Political Economics.

Eligibility
Residency in host country NOT permitted in year prior to grant
Indicate how many months is considered residency:
12 Months
Dual citizens of this country are eligible

According to Italian laws and policies, dual nationals are eligible to apply. However, candidates with significant experience in Italy will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Candidates who are in Italy with a study or work visa during the 12 months prior to the competition deadline, who reside in Italy at the time of the deadline, or who will travel to Italy with a study or work visa during the selection process and the awarding phase are not eligible to participate in the program, with the following exceptions: those who are in Italy on a tourist visa and those who are on a study visa for a summer or one-semester U.S. university study abroad program are eligible to apply.

 

Degree Level of Applicant
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctoral
Special Application Instructions

In your Fulbright online application, for Award Name please select Fulbright-Luiss from the drop down menu.

Foreign Language Proficiency
Recommended - Novice

Additional Information: Italian language proficiency is not a requirement in the candidate selection process, but is recommended. While the program is delivered in English, conversational Italian is helpful to better integrate into the local community. Applicants should include plans for language study in their Fulbright applications, and selected applicants should begin studying the language as soon as feasible since language abilities will greatly enhance the Fulbright experience.

Fulbright Proposal Types
Independent Study/Research:
No
Graduate Degree Enrollment:
Yes
Affiliation
Graduate Degree Enrollment:
Letter should not be sought

Applicants are not required to apply to LUISS prior to receiving their Fulbright selection decision. Those selected for the Fulbright award will receive guidance on the university admissions process. If applicants decide to apply to a Luiss Master’s Degree program prior to receiving their Fulbright decision, they should inform the Luiss Admission Office of their Fulbright application by writing to ammissione@luiss.it. The university will provide specific timelines and deadlines but Luiss applicants should be aware that they may be asked to confirm their acceptance and provide a deposit prior to receiving their Fulbright status. Applicants should only apply to Luiss prior to receiving their Fulbright decision if they plan to enroll at the university regardless of their Fulbright selection outcome.

The grantee will be requested to complete an application to Luiss by June 30, 2024.

The grantee will be enrolled in one of Luiss Guido Carli’s Laurea Magistrale: https://www.luiss.edu/en/university

Affiliation Fees/Tuition
Affiliation Fees/Tuition covered in grant benefits

Tuition fees will be covered for two academic years of 9 months each.

The award provides an international travel allowance for Euro 1.100 to cover the costs of a round-trip ticket.

Grantee will be responsible for covering the administrative fees mandated by the Region Lazio (regional tax, stamp tax, insurance) for both academic years.

Dependents
Dependent financial support is NOT available
Housing Arrangements

Housing is covered by grant benefits. Accommodations will be available at one of the Luiss residence halls throughout the entire program, including during the internship (if applicable) provided that it will take place in Rome. The grantee will also receive €4.000 for meals each year.

Fulbright Program Management Contact
Fulbright Commission/U.S. Embassy Website
Entry Visa

Grantees must enter Italy on a study visa covering the authorized length of the grant.

Basic information about visas and their application process is available at http://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/home/en

The possibility to stay for longer periods and/or be accompanied by dependents is subject to the provisions and restrictions of Italian Law.

Fulbright Commission/U.S. Embassy Contact
Barbara Pizzella: bpizzella@fulbright.it