Fulbright Grants for Graduate Study and Research Abroad Characteristics of a strong grant proposal Original . Preference will be given to extraordinary or creative topics. Projects should be well-conceived, original, and fall within the guidelines of the individual country summary of the Fulbright booklet. Another aspect of feasibility is the proposed method of carrying out the project. The project description should show your sensitivity to the country's culture and current circumstances.
Feasibility also depends on having an appropriate scope for the duration of the project.
Fulbright grants are usually awarded for periods of 9-12 months, most typically an academic year. You must justify the need for this amount of time to complete your project. You should also be realistic about time limitations. Consider how crucial each aspect is to your study and narrow your project to the specific topics. It is important that you have adequate formal training for the study you wish to pursue.