Congratulations on receiving a Fulbright grant! The resources on this page are designed to familiarize you with your host location and provide important context and information as you prepare to travel abroad. We encourage you to review the readings, websites, and logistical information offered by local contacts. Click the section headings below to display the information.
As part of your Fulbright grant, you are required to attend a virtual Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) taking place from July 17 to 18, 2025. You will receive an email in early June with more information. If you have any questions regarding the PDO, please email FulbrightPDO.EUR@iie.org.
State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation SERI
Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students:
Email: sgs@sbfi.admin.ch
Gaby Bloem,
Senior Public Affairs, U.S. Embassy, Bern
Email: bloemgm@state.gov
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