Italy
1 Fulbright-Luiss Award for MA Program in Business, Government, Law, and Political Economics
Accepted Degree Levels
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Grant PeriodSeptember StartGrant Length20-22 Months |
Award Type
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
Grant Period
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
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
12 Months
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.
Accepted Degree Levels
- 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
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
No
Yes
Affiliation
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
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.
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.
Dependents
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.