United Kingdom
1 Fulbright/University of York Award
Accepted Degree Levels
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Grant PeriodFall StartGrant Length10 Months |
Award Type
Fulbright Graduate Degree Grants
- Yes
Award Profile
The Fulbright University of York Award covers the first year of any masters or doctoral degree programme offered by the University.
The University of York is a leading UK university, creating independent critical thinkers through a culture of academic excellence and ground-breaking research. As a member of the prestigious Russell Group we are committed to research-led teaching, providing a supportive and inclusive learning experience for our students.
The University is based on a 500-acre parkland campus and is one of a handful of UK universities with a college system. Our eleven colleges provide accommodation in private bedrooms, organise a range of social and sporting events and act as a support network, creating a strong sense of community amongst our students. Our Students’ Union (YUSU) and Graduate Student Association (GSA) run a huge selection of clubs and societies, making it easy for new students to integrate and feel at home throughout their studies.
Our main campus is just a short walk away from the historic city centre. Regularly voted the ‘best place to live in the UK’, York is home to a wide array of shops, museums, festivals, sporting and cultural activities, restaurants and cafes. It’s big enough to feel lively, but small enough to be friendly.
Please note, for applications to study at the University of York, it is highly recommended that you request a letter of support from an academic within your receiving department at York. Failure to do so will place your application at a disadvantage.
Grant Length
Grant Period
Grant Length: 10 months.
Master's programs in the UK may last up to one year (and in rare circumstances, 2 years). Unless otherwise stated, funding is provided for the first year of the degree - although the grant period is 10 months, tuition waivers cover the entire first year and student visas are not impacted by grant length.
Stipend amounts are set and do not change based on length of the degree.
Orientation
Candidate Profile
The Commission is seeking applicants who demonstrate:
- Rigor in scholarly enquiry and academic or professional excellence;
- Strong reasons for wishing to pursue the proposed project in the UK and at a particular institution;
- A desire to gain a better understanding of the peoples and cultures of their host country;
- Commitment to the community through volunteer and extra-curricular activities;
- Flexibility and dynamism necessary for active involvement in the host country.
Eligibility
6 Months
The following applicants are ineligible for consideration: applicants who have extensive previous experience in the UK, applicants whose proposals are to complete any part of a medical degree, including internships or residencies, or applicants who hold a Ph.D. at the time the grant is to begin.
Applicants who have previously spent time at their selected university will be at a competitive disadvantage.
Applicants who have spent six or more months in the host country in the year prior to the grant are ineligible for consideration.
Accepted Degree Levels
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- Doctoral
Special Application Instructions
In your Fulbright online application, for Award Name, please select the specific award you are applying for from the drop down menu.
Foreign Language Proficiency
Fulbright Proposal Types
No
Yes
Affiliation
Letter recommended but not required at deadline
Applicants are responsible for arranging their own affiliation and must apply for admission according to the relevant university’s admissions procedures.
Please note, for applications to study at the University of York it is highly recommended that you request a letter of support from an academic within your receiving department at York. Failure to do so will place your application at a disadvantage.
Applicants for Ph.D. programs should include a letter of support from their proposed supervisor.
Applicants will complete two applications, the Fulbright application and the university’s application (according to the university’s admissions procedures). Applicants must submit their university applications as early as possible, ideally before January 15, 2023. Applicants who fail to do so may be at a competitive disadvantage. The Fulbright Program does not cover the application fee for the university.
Affiliation Fees/Tuition
Tuition for the first year of study will be waived internally by the host university.
Dependents
Grant Amount
- Full tuition waiver for the first year of study
- £15,609 living stipend
- $1500 travel stipend
The living stipend is intended as a contribution towards general maintenance costs for your year in the UK