Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program

Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program is a grant from the U.S. Department of State that funds U.S. professors, scholars, and administrators for international teaching, research, and professional development abroad. The program supports scholars in all disciplines for academic year or shorter placements at universities and institutions around the world.

Eligible applicants are U.S. citizens who are professors, researchers, or administrators at U.S. institutions. The related Fulbright U.S. Student Program is open to U.S. citizens who hold a bachelor's degree and typically have limited professional experience. Applications are submitted through the Fulbright program websites with annual competition cycles.

US Fulbright Program - Applicants 2026-2027 Competition is Now Closed. Please visit the Competition & Selection webpage for additional information. U.S. Citizen but not a Student U.S. Professor/Administrator United States citizens who are currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree programs are eligible to apply.

If you are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a U.S. college or university, you will apply through that institution, even if you are not currently a resident there. Find the Fulbright Program Adviser on your campus. U.S. Citizen but not a Student If you are a U.S. citizen, will hold a bachelor’s degree by the award start date, and do not have a Ph.

D. degree, then you are eligible to apply. Non-enrolled applicants should have relatively limited professional experience in the fields (typically 7 years or less) in which they are applying.

Candidates with more experience should consider applying for the Fulbright Scholar Program . The Getting Started page will provide information on eligibility and next steps. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program welcomes applications in the creative and performing arts.

Arts candidates for the U.S. Student Program should have relatively limited professional experience in the fields (typically 7 years or less) in which they are applying. Artists with more experience should consider applying for the Fulbright Scholar Program . Creative & Performing Arts projects fall under the Study/Research grant category and are available in all countries where Study/Research grants are offered.

U.S. Professor/Administrator If you are a U.S. citizen and a professor or administrator at a U.S. institution and are interested in applying for a Fulbright Scholar Award, you will need to apply through fulbrightscholars. org . To support your students in applying for a U.S. Student Program award, please connect with the Fulbright Program Adviser at your institution.

If you are a non-U.S. citizen interested in applying for a Fulbright Award to the United States, you will need to apply through the Fulbright Commission or U.S. Embassy in your home country. Find out more information on the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program or Fulbright Foreign Student Program .

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Please check back. Step 1: Confirm Eligibility Review eligibility requirements for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program before proceeding. Step 2: Determine Applicant Type You will apply either through a U.S. institution or At-Large.

If you are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a U.S. college or university, you are strongly encouraged to apply through that institution, even if you are not currently a resident there. If you are not currently enrolled, you may apply through your most recent U.S.-based institution that has a Fulbright Program Adviser (FPA), provided that the institution is willing and able to accommodate alumni applications.

All other candidates will apply as At-Large applicants. Application procedure for candidates applying through U.S. institutions The Fulbright Program Adviser (FPA) will set a campus application deadline for the institution’s students, which is typically 4-6 weeks earlier than the final October deadline. Please confirm the campus deadline with the FPA.

All candidates applying through a U.S. institution must complete the Fulbright application through the Fulbright online application system by the campus deadline; all supporting materials as outlined in the Application Components section, must also be included by the campus deadline date.

You will mark your application ‘Ready for Campus Review’ once it is complete and it will lock your application for the duration of the campus review. Once your application has been completed and marked ready for institutional review, the Fulbright Program Adviser will schedule a campus interview for you.

Following the interview and before the national deadline in October, you may have the opportunity to revise your application based on feedback provided by the Fulbright Program Adviser and the campus review committee. Your FPA will unlock your application after the campus review is complete. You are responsible for submitting your own application before the National Deadline; your Fulbright Program Adviser cannot do this on your behalf.

Application submissions are final. Applications cannot be unsubmitted for any reason. Please carefully review application proof for accuracy prior to submission.

You are responsible for submitting your own application before the National Deadline; your Fulbright Program Adviser cannot do this on your behalf. To find a Fulbright Program Adviser (FPA), please enter your institution name or select the state: We were unable to find any schools that match your query.

Please try entering different search criteria Application procedure for At-Large candidates At-Large candidates must submit their applications through the Fulbright online application system by the national deadline. Candidates are responsible for ensuring that all supporting documents are attached to the online application, as outlined in the Application Components . Application submissions are final.

Applications cannot be unsubmitted for any reason. Please carefully review application proof for accuracy prior to submission. Step 3: Select Award Type Offered for projects in all Academic and Creative & Performing Arts fields.

Applicants can propose their own independent study/research projects, or, in some countries, can propose to enroll in a graduate program . Arts applicants, please proceed to the Creative & Performing Arts Fields of Study section for information about available fields and supplementary materials requirements.

English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Awards Places grantees in educational centers overseas to supplement local English language instruction and to provide a fluent speaker presence in the classrooms. Please proceed to the English Teaching Assistant Award section to see the countries offering a grant.

Fulbright-Fogarty Fellowships in Public Health The Fulbright-Fogarty Fellowships in Public Health are offered through a partnership between the Fulbright Program and the Fogarty International Center of the U.S. National Institutes of Health. The program is designed for candidates who are currently enrolled in medical school or in a graduate-level program and who are interested in global health.

The basic requirements and process for applying for the Fulbright-Fogarty Program are the same as for any Fulbright U.S. Student Study/Research Grant. Resources for Picking the Correct Award Tutorial Videos and Webinars can assist you in learning more about each award type. Award Search allows you to narrow down opportunities by educational background, grant type, and world area.

Step 4: Review Country Opportunities Select country(ies) of interest and review available awards and eligibility requirements. Step 5: Review Application Components Review Application Components Step 6: Start An Application Application is open annually from early April to mid-October. Check the Competition Timeline for this cycle dates.

Applicants applying through an institution will prepare a completed application by their campus deadlines, prior to the national deadline. Contact the Fulbright Program Adviser at your institution for more information. Application submissions are final.

Applications cannot be unsubmitted for any reason. Please carefully review application proof for accuracy prior to submission. Start a Fulbright U.S. Student Program application now.

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