Spain
1 Fulbright Global and International Studies Master's at Universidad de Salamanca
Accepted Degree Levels
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Grant PeriodSeptember StartGrant Length9 Months |
Award Type
Fulbright Graduate Degree Grants
- Yes
Award Profile
One award is available to pursue a full-time Master's degree in Global and International Studies (MGIS) at the Universidad de Salamanca (USAL), one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Spain. USAL has a multilingual and multicultural student body with more than 10,000 international students who go to Salamanca every year. The city is a fundamentally university-focused city in which more than 40,000 students live as part of a population of 170,000 inhabitants.
As detailed on the USAL website, the program includes diverse but complementary components.
- Academic offerings: multiple cutting-edge Master's programs with international faculty members, including several prestigious American professors and practitioners, together with their Spanish and other European colleagues.
- An ambitious internship program that provides professional opportunities both in Europe and Washington, D.C.
This award is co-sponsored by the USAL.
Grant Length
Grant Period
Academic year from mid-September 2025 to mid-June 2026. Renewable upon satisfactory academic performance for a second academic year from mid-September 2026 to mid-June 2027.
Orientation
All Fulbright Spain student grantees are required to attend the Orientation Seminar scheduled for the first half of September 2025. This orientation is designed to cover a wide array of topics essential for starting the grant year successfully and thriving during the time in Spain, such as grant benefits and obligations, cultural adaptation and navigating research in Spain, and more.
Candidate Profile
The MGIS program is open to graduate students with diverse academic backgrounds. The screening committee values previous experience in the fields of Law, Political Science, History, Sociology, Security, International Organizations, and Global Economy.
What is life like for Fulbrighters in the host country?
Fulbright Master’s Candidates in Salamanca benefit from studying in a historical university town with an international student population. Fulbright Master’s Candidates at USAL reflect the positive effect of being able to learn in a multicultural environment from their international peers. However, they have had to actively seek out spaces, hobbies, or routines in order to fully meet and engage with Spanish communities. Students enjoy collaborating with professors whose work spans various countries and disciplines.
Eligibility
3 Months
Candidates may not reside in Spain at the time of application or during the academic year prior to the grant. Study abroad in Spain as part of undergraduate studies is not considered residency in Spain. However, other full-time studies at an institution based in Spain or participation in an auxiliar de conversación program are considered residency in Spain.
Degree Level of Applicant
- Bachelor's
- Master's
Special Application Instructions
In your Fulbright application, please select Fulbright Global and International Studies Master's at Universidad de Salamanca from the drop down menu.
Foreign Language Proficiency
Additional Information: Classes will be taught in English, and the students must complete all written and oral assignments in English.
Some proficiency in Spanish is recommended for daily life. English is not widely spoken in Salamanca, especially among middle-aged and older people. The Global and International Studies Program is partnered with the Office of International Studies, one of the best Spanish-language training programs in Spain, and is available to students who wish to develop their language skills in Spanish.
Fulbright Proposal Types
No
Yes
Affiliation
Letter of acceptance required prior to grant start
To be considered for this Award, two separate applications are required:
- Applicants must apply for the Fulbright Award through the Fulbright online application system
- Applicants must also apply for admission to the MGIS program directly at the Universidad de Salamanca. More information on the admissions process can be found at: https://globalandinternationalstudies.com
Applicants are not required to have a letter of admission/affiliation at the time of the Fulbright application, but awards are made conditional upon admission at the Universidad de Salamanca no later than February 15, 2025. Applicants are encouraged to apply to the MGIS at the Universidad de Salamanca as soon as possible.
The Universidad de Salamanca will notify Fulbright directly of all semi finalists who have been accepted to the MGIS program by the February 15th deadline.
Affiliation Fees/Tuition
The Universidad de Salamanca provides full tuition waivers for Fulbright grantees enrolled in the Master’s program.
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.
Stipend amounts vary depending on the cost of living in the placement region, and are calculated based on factors such as rent prices, transportation, and food costs. The stipend is calculated to cover these basic expenses and to allow grantees to live comfortably on a budget.
Grants are disbursed to grant recipients’ Spanish bank accounts in two-month installments. Grant recipients have the option to request their round-trip travel stipend to their US bank account or receive it upon their arrival in Spain.
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.
- Language training allowance
- Research/Materials allowance
- Settling in allowance
Master's Candidates may receive a project allowance of up to €500, subject to Commission's approval. This allowance can be used to cover pre-approved expenses. Eligible expenses encompass a range of Fulbright-related activities, such as language classes (Spanish) or conference attendance fees.
Additional Grant Benefits
- Health insurance (in addition to ASPE)
- Mid-year seminar
Grant recipients will be in contact with the member of the Commission that manages their program or region. Grant recipients will receive access to comprehensive information in the summer prior to their grant, including, but not limited to: instructions for applying for a visa; information on the housing search; guidance on first steps in the host country; and developing one’s health plan in concert with provided health coverage in-country.
Grant recipients will also receive access to an Online Guide, a comprehensive resource with specific information ranging from finance and budgeting, cultural adjustment, health care, and documentation. The Online Guide is updated every year with the most current information about specific regions, cultural events, and volunteer opportunities.
Furthermore, for programs already established in the host region, grantees will have access to the support of a mentor. Mentors are second-year grantees that are renewing in the same region and host institution, and offer support for grantees in their transition to their host region or program.
The Mid-Year Seminar is an annual gathering of all Fulbright U.S. Student grantees in Spain in which grantees come together to share information about their grants and reflect on their Fulbright experiences at the midway point of their grant period.
Estimated Cost of Living
Consider using cost of living comparison websites to gain a better understanding of the potential costs in your host country.
Cost of Living also varies greatly from region to region and between rural and urban areas in Spain. All stipends are set in accordance with local estimated cost of living and cover the cost of living for a modest lifestyle in the Host Region or Country: renting a room in a shared flat, purchasing meals and groceries, as well as commuting using public transportation. The grant stipend is not intended to cover costs associated with living alone, frequent travel within or outside of the Host Region, or covering expenses like dry cleaning, media subscriptions, or accrued student loan debts. Grantees from varied socioeconomic backgrounds have found the stipend sufficient with the deferment of student loans and sensible budgeting for personal expenses outside the standard costs of living.
This website provides helpful information related to the cost of living in Spain:
https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/
Dependents
Housing Arrangements
All Fulbright Spain grantees are required to arrange their own housing. The Commission provides ample resources to aid in the housing search in Spain.