The Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Program is administered through the Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies.

The highly competitive Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Program supports PhD students pursuing research in modern foreign languages and area studies in countries outside of the United States.  The Einaudi Center will shepherd you through the full application process, beginning with your intent to apply. Please note that your proposal and budget need to be approved by our Fulbright faculty project director: David Holmberg will review your materials, offer guidance, and work with you through the application process.  

Deadlines

Cornell Campus Deadline: TBD.   Dates determined by the Department of Education

National Deadline: TBD

What is the Fulbright-Hays Program?

The Fulbright-Hays DDRA Program provides grants to colleges and universities to fund individual doctoral students. Funded students conduct research in other countries in modern foreign languages and area studies for periods of six to twelve months. Unlike the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, Fulbright-Hays DDRA provides significant support for research activities.  

The program seeks to increase the number of PhDs in the United States with a knowledge of one or more of the “lesser-taught” languages and of related countries or regions.  

More about the Fulbright-Hays DDRA Program

Students may propose research for six to twelve months. Funding cannot be renewed at the end of the award period.  

The program does not support projects in countries placed on suspension. For a current list of suspended countries, contact the Fulbright advisor at the Einaudi Center. The program also does not fund projects studying Western Europe. 

Expenses Covered

• International travel expenses 
• Maintenance and dependents allowances as presented by the Department of Education 
• Project allowance for research-related expenses 
• Health and accident insurance premiums 
• $100 administrative fee to applicant institution 

How to Apply

Email us with your intent to apply. Include your net ID, department, chair of your graduate committee, and the country to which you are applying. You will work with the Einaudi Center to develop your application, which you will submit to the Department of Education.