Fulbright Week 2026 will take place at UW-Madison the week of March 9-13, 2026. There will be a mix of both in-person and virtual events where interested students, alumni, faculty, and staff can learn more about the many Fulbright programs available as well as connect with current Fulbrighters, past recipients, and Fulbright and commission staff.
Stop by the Fulbright Coordinator’s office (256 Bascom), and let us know what programs you’re interested in learning more about today!
Fulbright Scholar & Specialist Program information session
Monday, March 9, 2026, 1-2pm
Online – advance registration required: https://go.wisc.edu/fw-fsp
Information session for UW-Madison faculty, staff, and those exploring post-doc options interested in learning about the Fulbright (US) Scholar Program (FSP) as well as the Specialist Program. Join the UW-Madison’s Scholar Liaison, Mark Lilleleht and recent UW-Madison FSP awardees to explore opportunities to teach, conduct research, and carry out professional projects in more than 120 countries. In addition to a program & awards overview, we will discuss the application, review, and selection process, available resources to support UW-Madison applicants, and more. We will also
The 2027-2028 Fulbright Scholar Program competition is currently open.
Fulbright US Student Program information session – focus on English teaching assistant awards
Monday, March 9, 2026, 4-5pm
Online – advance registration is required: https://go.wisc.edu/fw-fusp-eta
Online information session for UW-Madison students, staff, and alumni interested in opportunities to be an English teaching assistant (ETA) abroad through the Fulbright US Student Program (FUSP). Applicants for a FUSP must be a US citizen at the time of application. In addition to an overview of the FUSP ETA awards and opportunities, campus resources, and next steps, we will be joined by recent UW-Madison awardees who will share their experiences.
The 2027-2028 Fulbright US Student Program competition will open March 31, 2026.
Government, International Affairs, and Nonprofit Career Resource Fair
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 4-6:30pm
Discovery Building, 1st Floor – learn more and register at https://successworks.wisc.edu/event/government-international-affairs-nonprofit-career-resource-fair/
The UW-Madison Fulbright Coordinator will be part of SuccessWorks’ 2026 Government, International Affairs, and Nonprofit Career Resource Fair. Come learn about Fulbright and many more other jobs, internships, and other options both domestic and abroad in government, community development, international affairs, nonprofits and law.
Fulbright drop-in office hours
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 11am-1pm
256 Bascom Hall and online
Have a question about one of the many Fulbright programs available to UW-Madison students, faculty, staff, and alumni? Heard about “Fulbright” but aren’t sure what it might mean to you? Are you an administrator trying to assist one of your international Fulbrighters studying here at UW-Madison? Every Wednesday we have drop-in hours where you can have your questions answered, schedule a more in-depth appointment, or just learn more about what “Fulbright” could make possible for you!
Fulbright US Student Program information session – focus on study/research/arts awards
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 5-6pm
Online – advance registration is required: https://go.wisc.edu/fw-fusp-sra
Learn about opportunities available to pursue graduate study, conduct research, and practice your creative & performing arts abroad through the Fulbright US Student Program (FUSP). Applicants for a FUSP must be a US citizen at the time of application. In addition to reviewing the program and upcoming competition, we will be joined by recent UW-Madison FUSP awardees who will share their experiences.
The 2027-2028 Fulbright US Student Program competition will open March 31, 2026.
Fulbright Week Showcase Event
Coffee with the Fulbright Commissions and Posts
Thursday, March 12, 2026, 8-9:30am
Online – advance registration is required: https://go.wisc.edu/fw-cwc
Join us on Thursday morning to meet staff from Fulbright commissions and posts from around the world to learn about the opportunities available to US students, faculty, staff, and alumni through the various Fulbright programs as well as get insight into how commissions work in-country and with awardees. Each country will present an overview of awards and the awarding process; there will be time reserved for Q&As as well.
Those interested in the broad range of opportunities available through both the Fulbright US Student Program and the Fulbright Scholar Program are encouraged to attend – this program should provide unparalleled insight into how Fulbright works in countries around the world, regardless of which particular award you will be pursuing!
Spring Fulbright Social
Friday, March 13, 2026, 3-5pm
Bascom Hall, Room 260 – RSVP requested: https://go.wisc.edu/fw-social
This is an opportunity for our UW-Madison Fulbright community – incoming and outgoing, past and present – to meet, chat, connect, and enjoy some refreshments together. And an opportunity for those who would like to learn more about Fulbright to connect with Fulbrighters on campus!