2025 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Updates FAQs

In-Program Activities

I have questions and need program guidance. Who can I speak to at IIE?

The following inboxes are being monitored. You can continue to email these inboxes dependent on your region/program:

When will I receive my next stipend?

Delayed State Department funding disbursements have affected IIE’s ability to disburse payments as scheduled. As IIE receives State Department funding, you will receive your subsequent stipend(s) in accordance with your Fulbright Grant Authorization Document/Terms and Conditions. 

If I have an emergency, who should I go to? 

Please contact your U.S. Embassy point of contact as your first line of communication during an emergency. During non-business hours, you can contact the American Citizen Services office at the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Should you need additional assistance from IIE, please reach out to the relevant inbox noted above. Please continue to reference the U.S. Scholar Grantee Resources page.

Do you have guidance should this funding pause continue?

We understand your concerns; however, we are unable to provide additional guidance if the funding delays continue. 

End of Program Plans

Given the uncertainty, is there any penalty to ending my grant early?

You are permitted to end your grant early, and you will remain a Fulbright alum in good standing with access to alumni benefits. Please keep the U.S. Embassy and the relevant inbox above informed of any changes to your grant plans.

For eligible grantees as outlined in your grant document, will IIE book my flight home?

We hope to be able to book future travel dates and assist with changes to existing itineraries pending the sufficient availability of funding from the U.S. Department of State. For those who received a travel allowance in their initial stipend payment, you may proceed with booking return flights.