Application Deadline
U.S. citizens: 2025-26 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Competition Deadline is Monday, September 16, 2024 at 5 PM EST. Find out more.
U.S. Institutions of higher education are encouraged to appoint a Fulbright Scholar Liaison to facilitate increased participation in the Fulbright Scholar Program via institutional level support and peer to peer engagement.
Liaisons traditionally come from, but are not limited to, the following backgrounds: A senior administrator who can approve faculty leave and support policies, an administrator in faculty affairs, the fellowships/grants or research office who can speak to institution specific protocols for off-campus leave, Fulbright Scholar alumni who can speak to the transformative experience, impact and benefit of a Fulbright Scholar award. Liaisons can be appointed by the dean, provost, or president of an institution.
New Scholar Liaisons are encouraged to attend Liaison events either in person or through webinars. Fulbright training resources are free and open to any designated Scholar Liaison. We also host monthly Liaison Linkups, where liaisons from different institutions can meet with program staff for updates, to have their questions answered, and to meet other Scholar Liaisons. Upcoming Liaison events can be found in Liaison Trainings and Events.
To see if there is currently a Scholar Liaison appointed at your institution please go to the Scholar Liaison Network.
To appoint a Scholar Liaison:
If you have any questions, please email us at Outreach@iie.org. Fulbright Scholar Liaisons work with applicants for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. If you are interested in becoming or appointing a Fulbright Program Advisor to work with students interested in the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, please visit: Appointing a Fulbright Program Advisor.