Summer Institutes for US Undergraduates

2011 Newcastle Participants

The US-UK Fulbright Commission offers special Summer Institutes for US citizens to come to the UK. These summer programmes provide the opportunity for US undergraduates (aged over 18), with at least two years of undergraduate study left to complete, to come to the UK on a three, four, or six week academic and cultural summer programme.

Participants in these programmes will get the opportunity to experience an exciting academic programme at a highly regarded UK University, explore the culture, heritage and history of the UK and develop their academic ability by improving presentation, research and communication skills.

“An amazing, unforgettable educational and cultural experience” - 2011 Participant

There are seven Summer Programmes available for US students in 2012:

The Summer Institutes will cover the majority of participant costs. This includes round-trip airfare from the US to the UK, tuition and fees at the host university/institution, accommodation and meals and in some cases a small daily allowance. Please read the Terms and Conditions for this award before making an application.

If you have any questions about the programme, please read our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

When asked about the 2011 UK Summer Institute programmes:

- 100% of participants rated their experience with their host university as “excellent”

- 100% stated that they found their classes interesting and rated the academic programme as “excellent”

- 85% of students said their understanding and knowledge of the UK had changed substantially over the course of the institute

All applications are due Friday 16 March 2012 by 5pm (UK Time)