Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Fellowship

Funding: $15,000-$60,000, estimated average award approximately $37,500 based on recent cycles (approximately 80 awards funded nationally across all eligible world regions each cycle). Who can apply: US citizens, nationals, or permanent residents who are PhD candidates admitted to candidacy in a doctoral program in modern foreign languages and area studies, planning a teaching career in the US, with adequate language skills for the dissertation project; applications are submitted through the student's home university, not directly by the student. Length: 6 to 12 months of full-time dissertation research abroad. Covers international travel, a maintenance allowance based on host-country cost of living, research expenses, and health insurance for 6-12 months of dissertation research abroad.