About the Fulbright Program

The is an international academic exchange program founded in 1946 with an ambitious goal — to increase mutual understanding and support friendly and peaceful relations between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. Today, the U.S. government oversees an extensive suite of fellowships and scholarships in partnership with more than 160 countries worldwide.
: This webpage provides Fulbright information for students, scholars, K-12 educators, professionals, and institutions of higher education.
ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Fulbright Committee Panel Recording (Spring 2026)
Curious about the Fulbright experience? Meet our ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø faculty who have participated in the program at multiple stages of their careers. They introduce their work, share highlights from their time abroad, and offer insider tips for future scholars and those looking to apply.
ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Fulbright Committee and Advisory Board
The ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Fulbright Program Committee and Advisory Board can answer faculty and student questions about the Fulbright Program and facilitate application review.
ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Fulbright Committee Members:
Dr. Matt Levay, Professor of English
Faculty & Student Liaison
matthewlevay@isu.edu
208.282.2895
Laura Ahola-Young, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
Faculty Liaison
lauraaholayoung@isu.edu
208.282.5713
Dr. Georgia Hart-Fredeluces, Assistant Professor, Anthropology
Student Liaison
georgiahartfredel@isu.edu
208.282.5589
- Applications are submitted directly to Fulbright through their .
- For questions about ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Sabbatical Leave and Fulbright Awards, please see ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍøPP 4030, or contact Vice Provost Laura Ahola-Young.