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Hey everyone, I posted this in the wrong place last time, I hope this is the right one. I have been fortunate enough to be nominated for a Fulbright award but I'm slightly concerned about the J1 two-year requirement. My Fulbright is for a PhD, and although I definitely do need the money, the amount being granted is small enough I could cover it with a loan and I could get an F1 visa, which has no travel ban attached to it. The idea of being banned from working in the US for 2 years at the end of my PhD sounds really problematic to creating a career in academia, especially in the US, and my advisers at my current school have told me not take the Fulbright for that reason. But on the other hand, it's really prestigious and I don't want any more debt... I guess this question applies to anyone who has been on a J1. Anyone been in this position / has any advice? Thanks!

Thank you, I had no idea this was mainly US citizens! I guess that makes a lot of sense. That's really good advice, I'll try and find some alumni and ask them. Thanks!

Hey everyone, slightly different question to most on this thread! First, good luck to everyone waiting to hear back! Second, I have heard back and I'm slightly concerned about the J1 two-year requirement. My Fulbright is for a PhD, and although I definitely do need the money, the amount being granted is small enough I could cover it with a loan. The idea of being banned from working in the US for 2 years at the end of my PhD sounds really problematic to creating a career in academia, especially in the US, and my advisers at my current school have told me not take the Fulbright for that reason. But on the other hand, it's really prestigious and I don't want any more debt... Anyone been in this position / has any advice? Thanks!