The Fulbright Commission in Brussels and Ghent University offer up to two awards a year within the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.
Grantees spend six to nine months in Ghent, Belgium, on graduate study, independent research or both, in any academic discipline.
Benefits & funding
- €1,700 a month for living costs, for 6–9 months (nine is standard)
- One-time €2,000 travel stipend for flights, permit/visa costs and related needs
- Accident and sickness health benefits
- Tuition and affiliation fees are not covered; Ghent University rarely waives tuition
- Support for dependents possible, subject to budget and visa type
Eligibility
- US citizens only; permanent residents are not eligible; dual US–Belgian citizens are not eligible
- A bachelor’s degree conferred before the grant starts; graduating seniors may apply; no PhD holders by the deadline
- Must be pursuing a full master’s or PhD program, or propose a full-time degree program, at Ghent University
- Not eligible: anyone who lived in Belgium for six months or more in the year before the grant, or who lived abroad five or more of the past six years
- Language not required; some French, Dutch or German may be preferred
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“To be eligible, candidates must currently be pursuing a full Master's, PhD program, or propose a full-time degree program at Ghent University. … Residency in host country NOT permitted in year prior to grant” Eligibility
Eligible nationalities
USA
Education required
Bachelor Enrolled · Bachelor
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Application process
- 1Arrange your own affiliation with or admission to Ghent University; the letter is not required by the deadline.
- 2Submit the Fulbright online application, selecting Ghent University as the award, with a project timeline in the statement of grant purpose.
- 3Three recommendation letters are due with the application, by 6 October 2026.
Program timeline
6 October 2026
deadline (2027–28 cycle)
recommended / not recommended notice
End of January 2027
final selections, on a rolling basis
Spring 2027
Mid-September 2027
grant starts; ends mid-June 2028