Fulbright-National Geographic Award Program

The Fulbright-National Geographic Award Program is an enhancement award that invests in a cohort of up to five individuals by making additional funding and resources available to augment a Fulbright U.S. Student Study/Research project. Applicants may propose up to $20,000 in additional grant funds from the National Geographic Society to expand research and/or storytelling components. Funded projects align with National Geographic Society focus areas such as Human Histories and Cultures, Land, Ocean, Planetary Health, Space, or Wildlife and gain access to trainings, regional events, mentor and staff support in addition to standard Fulbright benefits.

Up to $20,000 additional grant funds from the National Geographic Society; standard Fulbright U.S. Student Study/Research benefits; access to National Geographic trainings, regional Explorer events, speaking engagements, and dedicated mentor and staff support.

This is an enhancement award to a Fulbright Open Study/Research proposal; applicants must be Fulbright U.S. Student Program applicants and must be selected for a Fulbright Study/Research Grant by the eligible host country and meet Fulbright Study/Research requirements of the host country.

Indicate interest by marking “Yes” in the Fulbright U.S. Student Study/Research application; semi-finalists will be invited to submit additional materials. General Fulbright U.S. Student application submitted via the IIE application portal.