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ActiveBureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State · 2026

Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program

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Agency: Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State
Funding: Varies
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Status: Active
Eligibility: U. S. scholars, artists, and professionals
Grant Type: Fellowship
Geographic Scope: National

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Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program is sponsored by Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State. Offers opportunities for American scholars, artists, and professionals to conduct research, lecture, and/or consult abroad for up to a year.

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Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program | Exchange Programs Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program sends approximately 800 American scholars and professionals per year to approximately 130 countries, where they lecture and/or conduct research in a wide variety of academic and professional fields.

The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program has a series of new innovative opportunities to meet the changing needs of the academic community in the United States. Fulbright Flex Awards allows scholars to propose multiple stays of one to three months in the host country over a period of two to three years. Fulbright Postdoctoral and Early Career Awards are designed for postdoctoral and early career academics.

Scholars who specialize in Teaching English As a Foreign Language are able to apply to more than 50 different programs simultaneously. Eligibility and Application Overview Public applications are accepted. Visit the Fulbright Scholar Page for more information.

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Albania Algeria Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas, The Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belarus Belgium Belize Benin Bhutan Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burma Cambodia Cameroon Canada Chile China Colombia Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Costa Rica Côte d'Ivoire Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Eswatini Ethiopia European Union Finland France Georgia Germany Ghana Greece Guatemala Guinea Guyana Haiti Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Israel Italy Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kosovo Kuwait Kyrgyz Republic Latvia Lebanon Lithuania Luxembourg Macau Malawi Malaysia Maldives Mali Malta Mauritius Mexico Moldova Mongolia Montenegro Morocco Mozambique Namibia Nepal Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria North Korea North Macedonia Norway Oman Pakistan Palestinian Territories (West Bank) Panama Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Qatar Romania Russia Rwanda Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Suriname Sweden Taiwan Tajikistan Tanzania Thailand Trinidad and Tobago Türkiye Turkmenistan Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Uruguay Uzbekistan Venezuela Vietnam Zambia Zimbabwe Council for International Exchange of Scholars 1400 K Street NW, Suite 700 View details on this program for Non-US citizens Fulbright Specialist Program Civic Education Communications and Media Cultural Preservation Women and Girls Empowerment Academics, Scholars, and Researchers Graduate University Students Other Working Professionals Visual and Performing Artists Writers, Journalists, and Filmmakers Young Professionals Program Location(s) Albania Armenia Austria Azerbaijan Belarus Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Kosovo Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg North Macedonia Moldova Montenegro Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Romania Russia Serbia Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Türkiye Ukraine United Kingdom Algeria Australia Argentina Bahrain Egypt Israel Jordan Kuwait Lebanon Oman Palestinian Territories (West Bank) Qatar Saudi Arabia United Arab Emirates Bangladesh Bhutan India Kazakhstan Kyrgyz Republic Nepal Pakistan Sri Lanka Tajikistan Turkmenistan Uzbekistan Bahamas, The Barbados Belize Bolivia Brazil Canada Chile Colombia Costa Rica Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Guatemala Haiti Honduras Jamaica Mexico Nicaragua Panama Paraguay Peru Suriname Trinidad and Tobago Uruguay Venezuela Benin Botswana Burkina Faso Cameroon Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Côte d'Ivoire Ethiopia Guinea Kenya Malawi Mali Mauritius Mozambique Namibia Niger Nigeria Rwanda Senegal Sierra Leone South Africa Eswatini Tanzania Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe European Union France Georgia Germany Italy China Hong Kong Indonesia Japan Malaysia Mongolia New Zealand Burma Cambodia Macau Philippines Singapore Taiwan Thailand Vietnam Ghana North Korea South Korea Morocco Maldives Malta Guyana All Program Types Academics, Scholars, and Researchers Athletes and Coaches Civic and Government Leaders English Teachers Graduate University Students Other Working Professionals Secondary/High School Students Teachers Undergraduate University Students Visual and Performing Artists Vocational Writers, Journalists, and Filmmakers Young Professionals Economic Impact in U.S.A.

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Eligibility Requirements

U. S. scholars, artists, and professionals

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U. S. scholars, artists, and professionals. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

Who funds Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program?

Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program is funded by Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

Is Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program available nationwide?

Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.

How do I apply for Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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