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US-UK Fulbright Commission interviews

A Zoom panel for postgraduate awards

A panel interview on Zoom

“Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a panel interview which will take place in August on Zoom.”

US-UK Fulbright CommissionProgramme page (organisation)

US-UK Fulbright Commission · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Prepare for a video panel

Shortlisted UK postgraduate applicants are invited to a panel interview on Zoom in August.

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Engagement and mutual understanding

“We are looking for applicants who can engage with the USA in an atmosphere of openness, academic integrity and intellectual freedom, thereby promoting mutual understanding.”

US-UK Fulbright CommissionProgramme page (organisation)

US-UK Fulbright Commission · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Show how you would engage

The Commission seeks applicants who will engage with the USA openly and promote mutual understanding.

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More than academic excellence

“Academic excellence is important, but we are looking for more than that.”

US-UK Fulbright CommissionProgramme page (organisation)

US-UK Fulbright Commission · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Show more than grades

The Commission says academic excellence matters but it is looking for more.

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Reasons for your US university

“The selection committees and interview panels will be looking for clear reasons for your US university preference.”

US-UK Fulbright CommissionProgramme page (organisation)

US-UK Fulbright Commission · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Explain your university choice

Panels look for clear reasons for your US university preference.

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