What's on offer

The following questions and answers relate to the the types of awards and conditions of awards:

Is it true that Fulbright only offers awards to students and scholars from universities in law and business?
No. Fulbright Commission welcomes applications from all backgrounds, all institutions (institutes of technologies and universities) and all fields of study. Please see profiles of our 2009 – 2010 awardees in Fulbright Irish Awardees

Can I pursue medical studies in the US on a Fulbright Award?
Candidates who wish to pursue clinical medical studies (including internships or residencies) as medical students or scholars are not eligible to apply. Fulbright policy prohibits study programs that involve direct treatment or care of patients.

Are Fulbright Student Awards offered to complete an undergraduate degree?
No. Fulbright Student grants are for post-graduate study in the US to complete a degree in the US or research on a PhD at home.

What happens if I am offered an award, but am not admitted or get an affiliation at a US university?
If you are not admitted to or receive a letter of affiliation from a US university that you can accept, your offer of the award will be withdrawn. You can reapply for Fulbright the following year. We strongly advise degree-seeking student applicants to apply to more than one university to increase your chances of an admission offer.

Can I defer the Fulbright award to the following year?
No. You will have to reapply. The Fulbright awards are offered for a specific academic year and cannot be deferred.

Can I stay in the US after I complete my program of study?
No, Fulbright awardees receive a J-1 visa that requires them to return home to fulfil a 2-year home rule requirement.