Joint Grants
Fulbright Denmark has joint forces with some of the best schools in the U.S. to offer excellent joint grants for Danish graduate and PhD-students.
Available Grants
Columbia University, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Fulbright grant of DKK 100,000 + Tuition reduction of approx. DKK 100,000 (but not to exceed 50% of the tuition for Columbia University)
New York University, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Fulbright grant of DKK 100,000 + Tuition waiver for the first year
The University of Chicago, Division of Physical Sciences
Fulbright grant of DKK 100,000 + Special tuition of only USD 21,800 for Master’s degree or USD 3,170 per quarter for non-degree studies
University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs
Fulbright grant of DKK 100,000 + Tuition reduction of USD 6,500
How
The application process is the same as the core Fulbright Student Grant.
Please note on the Cover Sheet if you are applying for a Joint Grant.
In addition to the Fulbright grant application, applicants must also apply at the U.S. university.
Housing costs
If you are planning to study in the US, you have to budget for housing expenses. Click here to learn more about houses expenses in New York, Chicago, and Pittsburgh.
Academic year
2025/2026
(Fall 2025 and/or Spring 2026)
Amount
Fulbright grant of DKK 100,000 +
Tuition reduction
Deadline
The deadline is Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 12:00 (noon) for the Fall semester 2025 and Spring semester 2026.
Who can apply
Danish students (see eligibility below)
Eligibility
Columbia University
- Master’s or PhD-student
- Only studies at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
- Not included: School of Journalism
New York University
- Master’s or PhD degree-seeking student
- Only studies at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
- Not included: Stern School of Business, Cinema Studies, Performance Studies, Environmental Health Science, Basic Medical Science and Biomaterials Science
University of Pittsburgh
- Master’s or PhD student for one year or degree within international relations/affairs/studies
- Only studies at Graduate School of Public and International Affairs
The University of Chicago
- Master’s student – degree-seeking or non-degree for a year
- Only studies at Division of the Physical Sciences
- Following the first year, qualified students may have the opportunity to be accepted into a PhD-program (tuition waived)