Fulbright Grants for Danish Students to Study (Denmark)

Fulbright Denmark offers Fulbright Grants for Danish citizens (DK citizens) to support graduate-level study and research in the United States. For the academic year 2027/2028 (Fall 2027 and/or Spring 2028), grants are available for one semester (DKK 50,000) or two semesters (DKK 100,000). The application deadline is Wednesday, 17 February 2027 at 12:00 (noon) CET. A grant from Fulbright Denmark supports academic exchange between Denmark and the United States. Fulbright Denmark awards grants each year to “top Master and PhD-students” who want to study in the U.S., including graduate-level non-degree or degree-seeking applicants and “free-movers” who plan their own studies/research in the U.S. Applicants can apply for the relevant academic year only, and the Fulbright Denmark application uses a global application portal run through the U.S. Institute of International Education (IIE). Fulbright Denmark provides financial support toward graduate-level study and research in the United States, depending on the planned duration: Grant payment structure and timing (as specified): Travel/attendance expectations (as specified): To apply, you must plan to study at Master’s or PhD level. The source states that you cannot apply for: You also cannot apply if you are planning to study: Fulbright Denmark indicates a preference for applicants who: unless applying for a full degree in the U.S. Applicants without Danish institutional affiliation may still apply if they can show other close ties to the Kingdom of Denmark. If you have recently had a longer stay in the U.S., Fulbright Denmark asks applicants to contact them, noting it might affect chances. This opportunity supports graduate-level study and research in the U.S., specifically:

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If you are a Danish citizen pursuing Master’s or PhD plans in the United States, this Fulbright Denmark grant can help fund graduate-level study or research during set grant periods (one semester or two semesters). The program’s rules emphasize proper U.S. graduate admission pathways, timing (U.S. starts in August or later), and staying at the host institution throughout the grant period—requirements that shape how you plan applications and academic arrangements. The source states that you can only apply for grants for the following academic year, and that the application link appears by clicking the “Apply” button when the portal is open. The source states: “All applicants must apply using the global application portal through the U.S. Institute of International Education (IIE).” The exact portal URL is not provided in the supplied source text (the page indicates “Apply here,” but the actual link target is not included). Applicants may be asked to participate in a very short online interview as part of the selection process. Interviews will take place in week 14.

Deadline: Wednesday, 17 February 2027 at 12:00 (noon) CET.

Official page (source): Fulbright Denmark — Grants for Students (DK Citizens): Grants for Students (DK Citizens)

1) What is the deadline for the Fulbright Denmark Grants for Students (DK Citizens)? The deadline is Wednesday, 17 February 2027 at 12:00 (noon) CET.

2) How much funding is available under this opportunity?

The source lists DKK 50,000 for 1 semester and DKK 100,000 for 2 semesters.

3) Can I apply if I have already started studying in the U.S.?

No. The source states you cannot apply if you have already commenced your studies in the U.S.

4) Do I need to be accepted by a U.S. university before applying?

No. You must have applied to the U.S. university, and you must submit proof of application, but acceptance is not required at the time of the Fulbright application. 5) Are Master’s applicants required to be admitted through “general graduate admission”? Yes. If applying as a Master’s-level student, you must be accepted through the U.S. university’s general graduate admission (not continuing education/extension/other non-general pathways).

6) Are Danish citizens without a Danish institutional affiliation eligible?

Yes, the source says applicants without an affiliation in the Kingdom of Denmark may still apply if they can show other close ties to the Kingdom of Denmark, though affiliation is preferred.

7) Will I be interviewed?

Applicants may be asked to participate in a short online interview. Interviews take place in week 14 (specific date not provided in the source). Review the full official guidance on Fulbright Denmark’s Grants for Students (DK Citizens) page—especially the eligibility requirements (citizenship, study type, timing, and admission pathway) and the application instructions shown when the portal is open. Then follow the stated process through the global application portal via the U.S. Institute of International Education (IIE) and submit by 17 February 2027 at 12:00 (noon) CET. For more information, visit Fulbright Denmark.