Applications for the 2026/2027 Fulbright Grants for Danish students wishing to conduct research or study stays in the United States are now being accepted by the Fulbright Commission and the Denmark-America Foundation. For outstanding MSc and PhD students looking to further their education or research at American universities, these esteemed grants offer both financial assistance and academic opportunity.
The Fulbright Program, one of the most prestigious foreign exchange programs in the world, seeks to promote cooperation and understanding between Denmark and the US. Fulbright Denmark provides grants to exceptional researchers and students each year, facilitating life-changing study abroad opportunities.
A Fulbright Grant offers the chance for academic advancement, global cooperation, and cross-cultural interaction in addition to financial assistance. Recipients get access to top-notch research facilities, knowledgeable mentors, and broad academic networks spanning US universities.
In addition to providing funds, the program greatly improves academic credentials, expands career opportunities, and cultivates a global perspective, enabling academics to leave a lasting impression via their work and study.
The Denmark-America Foundation-funded Fulbright grants will offer cash prizes ranging from DKK 50,000 to DKK 100,000 for the 2026–2027 academic year, assisting winners in paying for living expenses, tuition, and other educational expenditures while they are in the United States.
Host Country: USA
University: Aarhus University
Opportunity Type: Masters, PhD, Research
Subjects: All Subjects
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Candidates must be citizens of Denmark.
- must be accepted into or enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program at this time.
- At the time of application, the study or research stay in the United States must not have begun.
- A minimum of one semester (4–6 months) should be allotted for the intended stay in the United States.
Benefits:
- Grant Value: Depending on the time, goal, and type of academic stay in the United States, the Fulbright Grant offers financial assistance ranging from DKK 50,000 to DKK 100,000.
- Tuition, living expenses, travel expenses, and other costs associated with education or research are all partially covered by this assistance.
- Depending on the budgets of each project, the cost of living at the host institution, and the availability of additional financing from other sources, the grant amount may change.
- The prestige and reputation that come with being a member of the international Fulbright network, which frequently opens up new academic and career opportunities, are another advantage for recipients.
Deadline: 18 February 2026
