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In addition to being a prestigious academic exchange program, the Fulbright Program is designed to expand and strengthen relationships between the people of the United States and citizens of other nations and to promote international understanding and cooperation. To support this mission, Fulbright Scholars may be asked to give public talks, mentor students, and otherwise engage with the host community, in addition to their primary activities.
Teach in area of specialization and/or conduct independent or collaborative research as desired and based on needs of host institution. Opportunities for public speaking or organizing workshops for community leaders. Contribute to curriculum development and teacher training at host institution in addition to primary grant activities. For teaching/research projects, candidates can establish the ratio of teaching to research.
There are opportunities in all public and private Honduran institutions of higher education. Affiliations are also possible with NGOs and research centers. Please see a non-exhaustive list under the "Helpful Links" section.
4 – 6 months total for non-Flex and Flex awards. (Please see the Flex Description section for additional details on Flex award parameters).
The academic year in Honduras begins in mid to late January. The start date is flexible, set on agreement with the host institution, but can be no earlier than August 2027. For Flex grants, see Flex Option section.
All Scholars to Honduras are required to attend a pre-departure orientation, which typically takes place in June or July, prior to beginning their Fulbright grant.
The Flex Award is designed for scholars who require multiple visits to the host country. This option allows grants to be conducted over two or three short segments. Applicants must select Flex in the application form, and clearly describe their plans for Flex in their project statement, including a project timeline. Flex grantees may be asked to give public talks, mentor students, and otherwise engage with the host-country academic community.
Flex awards are offered for teaching, teaching/research, research and professional projects.
Applications are sought in all appropriate disciplines.
There is particular interest in entrepreneurship; healthcare; teacher training (preschool, elementary, secondary, special education, educational technology and other educational aspects); curriculum development and workforce-relevant programming; coral reef management; STEM; TEFL and ESP; cybersecurity; artificial intelligence; data sciences; agricultural and forestry sciences; and veterinary medicine.
Fulbrighters enter Honduras on the regular tourist visa issued upon arrival and the Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in Tegucigalpa assists with the Special Visa procedure in country.
Be aware that Post does not get involved in housing but can provide guidance on the safety of housing options. Also, host institutions can provide guidance on affordable and safe places to stay.
The National Agricultural University in Catacamas, the Panamerican Agricultural School at El Zamorano, and the National Forestry University in Siguatepeque have housing facilities on campus.
All applicants must meet the Program eligibility requirements (click to review the requirements).
Applicants are encouraged to consult the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) “Can-Do Statements” to determine if they are qualified.
Applicants are encouraged to register qualified language evaluator, such as a language instructor or a translator, to conduct the external assessment in the application. Being a native speaker alone does not qualify an individual to conduct the assessment.
Applicants who are native speakers do not need to complete an external evaluation.
Spanish language fluency is preferred, but conversational Spanish may be acceptable in technical fields.
I. Public Universities:
• Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras (UNAH) is the country’s largest public university and is also the rector institution for all higher education. The main campus is in Tegucigalpa and there are regional campuses throughout the country.
• Universidad Pedagógica Nacional Francisco Morazan (UPNFM) is the university that prepares teachers for secondary education. The main campus is in Tegucigalpa and there are campuses in San Pedro Sula, La Ceiba, Santa Rosa de Copán, Gracias, Juticalpa and Nacaome, as well as distance learning programs.
• Universidad Nacional de Agricultura (UNAG) is an agricultural university with campus in Catacamas, Olancho.
• Universidad Nacional de Ciencias Forestales (UNACIFOR) is a forestry sciences university with campus in Siguatepeque, Comayagua.
• Universidad Nacional de Policía de Honduras is the professional training institution for the police force.
• Universidad de Defensa de Honduras provides training in military sciences to military and non-military students.
II. Private Universities:
• Universidad José Cecilio del Valle (UJCV) has campuses in Tegucigalpa and Comayagua.
• Universidad de San Pedro Sula (USAP) has its campus in San Pedro Sula.
• Escuela Agrícola Panamericana “El Zamorano” is a non-profit renowned agricultural university located in the Zamorano Valley, outside of Tegucigalpa.
• Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana (UNITEC) has campuses in Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula. Its partner institution for working students is Centro Universitario Tecnológico (CEUTEC).
• Universidad Católica de Honduras (UNICAH) has campuses in Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula, La Ceiba, Choluteca, Santa Rosa de Copán, Siguatepeque, Danlí, Juticalpa, Trujillo and Olanchito.
• Universidad Tecnológica de Honduras (UTH) has campuses in Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula, La Ceiba, El Progreso, Santa Bárbara, Puerto Cortés, Siguatepeque, Roatán, Choluteca, Choloma, Juticalpa, Cofradía and Villanueva.
• Centro de Diseño, Arquitectura y Construcción (CEDAC) has campuses in Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula.
• Universidad Metropolitana de Honduras (UNIMETRO) has campuses in Tegucigalpa, Choluteca, Siguatepeque, Catacamas, Santa Rosa de Copán, Tocoa, La Esperanza, Gracias, Tela, Yoro and Juticalpa.
• Universidad Jesús de Nazaret (UJN) has its campus in San Pedro Sula.
• Universidad Cristiana Evangélica Nuevo Milenio (UCENM) has campuses in San Pedro Sula, Santa Rosa de Copán, Juticalpa, Peña Blanca, Tegucigalpa, San Lorenzo, Catacamas, Tocoa, La Entrada Copán, La Esperanza, Choluteca and several associate centers.
• Universidad Cristiana de Honduras (UCRISH) has a main campus in San Pedro Sula and several associate centers.
• Universidad Politécnica de Honduras (UPH) has its main campus in Tegucigalpa and associate centers in Comayagua, La Lima, Danlí, El Progreso, La Paz and Choluteca.
• Universidad Politécnica de Innovación (UPI) has its campus in Tegucigalpa.
• Universidad San Miguel Arcángel de Honduras (USMAH) has its campus in Villanueva, Cortes.
$2,850
For Flex grants: round trip travel will be included for each segment of the grant for the grantee only. Dependent travel will not be provided.
$1,000 books and educational materials allowance will be provided for teaching and teaching/research grants; these materials should be donated to the host institution (or other entity) upon grantee's departure.
$300 - $500 research allowance for research-only grants.
Additional living and housing allowance is provided for grantees with one accompanying dependent or two or more accompanying dependent. These amounts range from $200/month to $400/month.
In addition, travel allowances are provided for up to two dependents. These amounts range from $1,500 to $3,000.
Dependents must accompany the grantee for at least 80% of the period abroad and a minimum of one semester in order to qualify for additional dependent benefits. Dependent benefits are not provided to Flex grantees.
You may choose to use a cost-of-living calculator to investigate potential costs for goods and services in Honduras.
During their grant period, Fulbright U.S. Scholars in the Western Hemisphere (WHA) region may apply for a short-term regional travel grant for activities such as workshops, seminars, presentations, lectures, performances, exhibits, curricular advising and similar projects at institutions in eligible WHA countries. (Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados and Eastern Caribbean, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago and Uruguay.)
The Regional Travel Program covers travel to and from the destination; lodging may be offered by the host institution. Scholars may only apply for this grant once they are in country on their Fulbright grant. Scholars who apply for the Flex award are ineligible for the Regional Travel Program. Additional information can be found on the Regional Travel Program website.
Please refer to the figures above for an estimate of total monthly Fulbright award benefits. Benefits may include a monthly base stipend, living and housing allowances, and additional one-time allowances. Benefits may vary based on a scholar's current academic rank (or professional equivalent), the city of placement, the type of award (teaching, teaching/research, or research), and the number of and duration of stay of accompanying dependents. Research-only or Professional Project grantees receive a standard stipend that is not adjusted for academic rank. In most cases, dependent benefits will not be provided to Flex grantees, or to grantees pursuing grants less than four months (or a semester) in length.
Final grant amounts will be determined prior to the start of the academic year and are subject to the availability of funds. The United States Department of State reserves the right to alter, without notice, participating countries, number of awards and allowances.
Honduras
The academic calendar varies from one institution to another but most academic terms run from late January to early December. Most institutions operate on a trimester system of approximately 13-14 weeks. For teaching/research projects, candidates should plan for a 60/40 ratio between teaching and research. In some cases, requested grant lengths may be adjusted at the discretion of the Fulbright Program.
Short-term flex grants for teaching, research or teaching/research for one-to-three month segments, over one or two consecutive years, are available for applicants. Final approval of Flex grants will be contingent upon available funding.
For more detailed information about living in Honduras, please send an email requesting the Fulbright Handbook Honduras to Galvezgi@state.gov and Florescn@state.gov.
As you prepare your Fulbright application, we encourage you to read the information on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website.
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Interested candidates should review the U.S. Department of State's country information and travel warning.
The U.S. Embassy in Tegucigalpa can suggest contacts and can assist in arranging affiliation with a Honduran institution of higher education or an appropriate host institution for the proposed project. Inquiries may be directed to Public Engagement Specialist Gabriela Galvez.