Fulbright UK Summer Institutes Programme 2027 in UK | Fully Funded

The Fulbright UK Summer Institutes Programme 2027 is a fully funded summer programme for US undergraduate students. Each programme lasts two to four weeks and takes place in the UK, in June or July 2027.

Each Institute is hosted by a different UK university and focuses on a specific historical, cultural or subject-related theme. Participants explore the culture, heritage and history of the UK while experiencing higher education at a UK university. The programme is run by the US-UK Fulbright Commission.

Fulbright UK Summer Institutes Programme Benefits

• Round-trip airfare.
• Transfer between the arrival/departure airport in the UK and the accommodation.
• Tuition and fees at the host institution.
• Accommodation and some meals.
• Social and cultural programme with free activities.
• Small daily meal allowance offered at Summer Institutes where meals are not provided.
• Possible academic credit on most summer programmes, to transfer to home institution.

Fulbright UK Summer Institutes Programme Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a US citizen and possess a US passport.
• Must have had no or very little study/travel experience outside of North America.
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.6.
• This programme is only open to candidates who are at least 18 years old at the start of the programme and are currently freshmen or sophomores at a college or university.
• Must be able to participate in the programme in its entirety.
• Applicants must also have at least two years of undergraduate study remaining after completing the Summer Institute.
• Must not participate in any other study abroad programmes during the Summer of 2027.
• Applicants who have spent more than four weeks outside of the US/North America in the last five years would not be eligible.

How to Apply for Fulbright UK Summer Institutes Programme

• Apply online through the official Fulbright UK Summer Institutes application form and upload a transcript as a PDF (official transcripts are preferred).
• Select one reference and enter their email address into the application; the reference submits their letter online.
• Applications are accepted only through the online form.
• Applications missing any required materials or submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

Important Notes

• The deadline to apply is 2 February 2027.
• Applications for 2027 open on 12 November 2026.
• April 2027: finalists announced.
• The Fulbright Commission is unable to provide comments or feedback on individual applications.
• Participants are expected to pay for their own travel, health, and accident insurance.
• Applications missing any required materials or submitted after the deadline will not be considered complete and will not be included in the selection process.
• Participants are not permitted to travel before or after the programme outside the scheduled Institute dates, as return tickets are booked with arrival and departure dates aligned with the programme dates and cannot be altered.
• References will not be accepted from family members or friends.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are answers to some common questions about the Fulbright UK Summer Institutes Programme.