Boren Fellowships can be awarded for overseas language study, academic study, research (either Master’s or Ph.D. level), an academic internship, or any combination of the above. In addition, Boren Fellowships can provide limited funding for domestic language study that will supplement the overseas component.

Following the completion of their education, awardees must commit to working for the federal government for at least one year.

Please note: National security subjects and federal government positions vary widely for this award, and are not restricted to military interpretations.

On-campus contact: iifellowships@umich.edu