This week, the Chronicle of Higher Education released its 2010 Fulbright rankings. UW-Madison ranked 11th among U.S. research universities for number of Fulbrights awarded. In all, 14 UW-Madison students received Fulbright awards for the 2010-11 year.
Read about this year’s awardees.
In 2009 and 2008, UW-Madison ranked ninth among U.S. research universities for number of Fulbrights awarded.
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides funding for one academic year of study, research, or assistant teaching abroad. The program is sponsored by the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Financial support is provided by an annual appropriation from Congress to the Department of State, with significant contributions from participating governments and host institutions.
For more information on Fulbright opportunities at Madison, visit the International Fellowship office Web site.