Fulbright Deadlines
Most deadlines fall between September and October, but they vary significantly by country. Some close as early as May.
Typical Deadline Timeline
May–Jun
Some South Asian countries (early deadlines)
Jul–Aug
Several Middle East & African countries
Sep–Oct
Most countries (peak deadline period)
Nov–Feb
Some European & special programs
Deadlines by Region
Pakistan: May–Jun (pre-screening), Sep (final)
India: May–Jun
Indonesia: Feb–Mar (some), Sep (others)
S. Korea / Japan: Sep–Oct
Germany: Oct
UK: Oct
Austria: Sep–Oct
Nordic: Oct–Nov
Brazil: Sep–Oct
Mexico: Sep
Colombia: Sep–Oct
Egypt: Aug–Sep
Kenya: Jul–Aug
S. Africa: Sep–Oct
Middle East: Varies widely, Aug–Oct
Two deadlines to track: The local deadline (commission) and the IIE portal deadline. The local one is almost always earlier. Missing either is fatal — no extensions.