2025 Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program Updates FAQs

Non-U.S. Scholars

Each year roughly 850 faculty and professionals from around the world receive Fulbright Scholar awards for advanced research and university lecturing in the United States. Individual awards are available to scholars from over 100 countries.

Non-U.S. Scholars

U.S. Institutions

U.S. Higher Education institutions are instrumental to the success of the Fulbright mission. They are key allies in advancing the goal of sharing knowledge across communities, promoting mutual understanding across nations and improving lives around the world.

U.S. Institutions

In-Program Activities

I have questions and need program guidance. Who can I speak to at IIE?: Please direct all inquiries to fulbrightvisitingscholar@iie.org. Please expect delays.
When will I receive my May/next stipend?: IIE issued all stipend payments scheduled for distribution through May 1. In some cases, 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.
Can I receive honoraria/compensation from my host institution or another institution for giving a talk or teaching a course?: Unfortunately, requests for supplemental funding cannot be processed at this time. We hope to be able to resume consideration of such requests pending the sufficient availability of funding from the U.S. Department of State.
I’m planning to travel outside the United States.: We are unable to process International Travel Requests at this time. International Travel comes with risks, even if you have a valid multiple entry visa. If you decide to travel internationally, you do so with the understanding that the Fulbright Program will not be able to assist you if you are unable to return to the United States to resume your program.
Do you have guidance should the funding delays continue?: We understand your concerns; however, we are unable to provide additional guidance if the funding delays continue.

End of Program Plans

Can I apply for a transfer of sponsorship?: Yes, please review the Transfer of Visa Sponsorship resources in the online Fulbright Visiting Scholar Guide for more information on how to submit a request. All requests must be received at least six weeks prior to the end date found on your Form DS-2019.
Can I apply for an extension?: Unfortunately, extensions cannot be processed at this time. If allowed by your home country's Fulbright Visiting Scholar program, you may consider applying for a Transfer of Visa Sponsorship. We hope to be able to resume consideration of such requests pending the sufficient availability of funding from the U.S. Department of State.