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Fulbright Belgium and Luxembourg The Fulbright Commission in Brussels has been creating connections and changing lives for 75 years.

The Fulbright Commission in Brussels has been creating connections and changing lives for seventy five years. In 1948, the Commission for Educational Exchange between the United States of America, Belgium, and Luxembourg was established with the goal of increasing mutual understanding through academic exchange between citizens of Belgium and Luxembourg and citizens of the United States. Over the past seven decades, the Fulbright Commission in Brussels has facilitated the academic exchange of over 4000 students, researchers, teaching assistants, and professors between the United States of America and Belgium and Luxembourg. Today, the Fulbright Commission provides grants for passionate and accomplished students, scholars, teachers, artists, and professionals of all backgrounds to study, teach, and conduct research, helping to build mutual understanding and find solutions to critical international concerns. Fulbrighters enrich their educations, advance their careers, and make meaningful contributions to communities abroad and at home. As Fulbrighters, they join a network of thousands of alumni serving as leaders across the globe. To learn more about Fulbright opportunities and start your application, visit us at www.fulbright.be.

"My Fulbright grant marked the beginning of a long-term collaboration with many researchers based in the U.S." - Alexand...
25/10/2026

"My Fulbright grant marked the beginning of a long-term collaboration with many researchers based in the U.S." - Alexandros Tataridas, Greek 2024-25 Fulbright Schuman Scholar to the U.S.

What memories do you have of your Fulbright grant?

"My Fulbright experience left me with the fortunate problem of having more promising research questions and collaboratio...
23/10/2026

"My Fulbright experience left me with the fortunate problem of having more promising research questions and collaborations than when I arrived. It made my research agenda both more ambitious and more international. I plan to continue working with colleagues in the United States and to return for research visits as these projects develop."

In 2025, Spanish doctoral student Alberto Pavia received a grant through The Fulbright Program to conduct doctoral research in economics at UC Berkeley . In an interview with the Fulbright Commission, he talked about his research, his decision to apply for the EU-focused Fulbright Schuman Program, and the discoveries he made while in the USA. Click the link in the comments to read more.

Are you interested in conducting research in the USA? Applications to the Fulbright Foreign Student and Visiting Scholar Program are open until 1 December. Visit our website to learn more!

Last week, the Fulbright Commission in Brussels hosted an anniversary event in celebration of the Fulbright Schuman Prog...
21/10/2026

Last week, the Fulbright Commission in Brussels hosted an anniversary event in celebration of the Fulbright Schuman Program on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of The Fulbright Program and the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.

Guests included U.S. Ambassador to the European Union Andrew Puzder, representatives of the European Commission and European External Action Service, and a number of European alumni of the Fulbright Program. Highlights from the evening included remarks by Ambassador Puzder of The U.S. Mission to the European Union - USEU Brussels and Tamás Iván Kovács of the Service for Foreign Policy Instruments of the European Commission, as well as a performance by The Morning Call Jazz Band. Additional photos are available via the link in the comments.

Thanks to all who joined us for this special event!

Applying to The Fulbright Program? Every week, our alumni and staff share their advice to prospective applicants.This we...
20/10/2026

Applying to The Fulbright Program? Every week, our alumni and staff share their advice to prospective applicants.

This week's tip comes from Malik Baba, a Belgian student who received a Fulbright grant to pursue a master's degree at Columbia Law School. Malik says: "I would advise anyone considering applying to the Fulbright Program to carefully think about their project. They need to have a clear idea about what they hope to achieve through the program and how those goals will further their current professional or academic position. Only then will they be able to present their project efficiently to the panel and convince them that they are a good fit for the Fulbright Program."

Read more about Malik's experience in the USA and his suggestions for applicants at https://www.fulbright.be/stories/my-fulbright-experience-at-columbia-university.

"My experience as a Fulbright Schuman grantee deepened my sense of belonging to Europe. Being in the U.S. made me realiz...
18/10/2026

"My experience as a Fulbright Schuman grantee deepened my sense of belonging to Europe. Being in the U.S. made me realize that the democratic values, fundamental rights, and sustainable, socially oriented way of life that Europeans advocate for are not just policy aspirations. They shape our daily lives in small, concrete ways that I had taken for granted: from the healthcare protection, to rules that protect our personal data online and something as simple as bottle caps that stay attached to the bottle.” - Estela Lopes, 2025-26 Portuguese Fulbright Schuman Student to the U.S.

What did you learn during your Fulbright grant?

"I would advise to go for it, with an open mind and an open heart – both for the application procedure, as for a stay in...
16/10/2026

"I would advise to go for it, with an open mind and an open heart – both for the application procedure, as for a stay in the USA."

In 2025, Tilke Devriese received a grant through The Fulbright Program to conduct doctoral research on engineering at Princeton University. In an interview with the Fulbright Commission, she shared information about her time in the USA, from the progress she made in her research to what she learned about Americans (and their baked goods). Click the link in the comments to read more.

Are you interested in conducting research in the USA? Applications to the Fulbright Foreign Student and Visiting Scholar Program are open until 1 December. Visit our website to learn more!

Applying to The Fulbright Program? Every week, our alumni and staff share their advice to prospective applicants.This we...
13/10/2026

Applying to The Fulbright Program? Every week, our alumni and staff share their advice to prospective applicants.

This week's tip comes from Julie Mennes, a Belgian postdoctoral researcher who conducted research at Michigan State University through the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program. Julie says: "Be authentically ambitious. Fulbright opens doors; make sure you know what doors are important to you."

Read more about Julie's experience in the USA and her suggestions for applicants at https://www.fulbright.be/stories/a-week-in-the-life-at-michigan-state/.

"This has been the best year of my life, and is an opportunity I will be forever grateful for" - Marissa Good, 2025-26 A...
11/10/2026

"This has been the best year of my life, and is an opportunity I will be forever grateful for" - Marissa Good, 2025-26 American Fulbright grantee to Belgium.

What memories do you have of your Fulbright grant?

"Fulbright reinforced the value of international collaboration and showed me how much can be gained from stepping outsid...
09/10/2026

"Fulbright reinforced the value of international collaboration and showed me how much can be gained from stepping outside one’s familiar environment, both as a researcher and as a person."

In 2025, Dr. Vanessa Cool received a grant through The Fulbright Program to conduct postdoctoral research on engineering at Stanford University. In an interview with the Fulbright Commission, she shared highlights of her experience, a typical day in the USA, and her advice for prospective applicants. Read more at https://www.fulbright.be/stories/developing-tools-for-future-optimization-and-engineering-design-at-stanford/.

Are you interested in conducting research in the USA? Applications to the Fulbright Foreign Student and Visiting Scholar Program are open until 1 December. Learn more at www.fulbright.be.

Interested in studying, conducting research, or lecturing in the USA? Join us on Wednesday 14 October from 10:00 to 11:0...
07/10/2026

Interested in studying, conducting research, or lecturing in the USA? Join us on Wednesday 14 October from 10:00 to 11:00 CET for a live webinar with the Fulbright Foreign Program Officer to learn more about opportunities available through The Fulbright Program for Belgians and Luxembourgers.

To register, go to https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0nlMHhVuQX6PCLvPOxifyg.

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