General Description

The Fulbright Programs are available to Indonesian citizens to pursue graduate studies or advanced research at universities in the United States in a variety of fields.

The Fulbright Master’s Degree and Fulbright Doctoral Degree Programs support graduate study at a U.S. university.

The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program allows Indonesians holding a doctoral degree and professionals with an equivalent degree to conduct research for three to six months at an American university or research institution.

Fulbright Grant Benefits

Fulbright awardees receive the following benefits:

• J-1 visa support
• Round-trip economy-class air travel from the recipient’s home city to the host institution in the United States
• Funding for tuition and fees, living and related costs
• Accident and health insurance coverage according to U.S. Government guidelines

Financial support is not provided for accompanying dependents. Please refer to the respective program pages for details on grant benefits and other support.

Eligibility, Application Requirements, Timelines and Deadlines

Eligibility requirements, application procedures, and deadlines vary by program. For detailed information, please visit the respective Fulbright Program pages linked above.

Previously Offered Program

The DIKTI-funded Fulbright Grants for Indonesian Lecturers program was previously offered to lecturers at Indonesian universities and was funded by the Indonesian Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology. The program has not been extended beyond Award Year 2021–2022.

Indonesian lecturers interested in pursuing doctoral studies or conducting postdoctoral research in the United States may explore the Fulbright Program pages linked above.