Award Allowances
$5,000 per month or $5,500 per month for grantees with a dependent or dependents, payable monthly. A dependent must stay in the host country for at least 80% of the grant period to be eligible for a dependent supplement.
The grant is denominated in U.S. dollars but some and possibly all payments will be paid in the local currency according to the current exchange rate.
The grant is intended to cover living costs in the host countries.
No separate housing allowance provided. Grantees are responsible for arranging their own housing, but the host institution is expected to assist the grantee in finding affordable housing and settling in. Some hosts institutions in Iceland may in some instances be able to offer on-campus housing.
Estimated Travel and Relocation Allowance for Grantee
Travel allowance is $2,500 for the grantee, payable with the first grant payment.
Baggage allowance is $600, payable at the end of the grant period.
It is not necessary to provide a receipt for travel and baggage allowance.
Travel and baggage allowances are to cover both travels from and to the U.S. and between Iceland and the other Nordic country.
All allowances are denominated in U.S. dollars but may be paid in the local currency according to the current exchange rate.
$750 travel allowance per dependent in total for all travel.
Children can attend primary and lower-secondary public schools at little or no cost in the Nordic countries, which is a great way to integrate into local society. Depending on the location, there might be private international schools available in the area. Tuition fee for private schooling is not covered by the grant.
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.
Special Award Benefits
In Iceland:
The scholar will be invited to monthly grantee enrichment events provided by the Fulbright Commission during the academic year. Also, the scholar will be taken out to lunch at the beginning and end of the grant period for briefing and debriefing.
In Denmark:
The scholar will be invited to enrichment events provided by Fulbright Denmark and their respective research group(s) during the academic year. Strong focus on social activities. Special activities for scholars traveling with families.
In Finland:
The scholar will be invited to special enrichment events provided by Fulbright Finland Foundation during the academic year.
In Norway:
Scholar will be invited to orientation seminar and reception at Nobel Institute, and the social highlight of the Fulbright Norway year, the February ski-weekend at a resort near Lillehammer.
In Sweden:
The scholar will be invited to special enrichment events provided by Fulbright Sweden during the academic year.
Special funding for disabled grantees
Funding is available for U.S. Fulbright scholars to Iceland and Finland with a disability, be it a structural or functional impairment or activity/participation limitation, that entails additional costs that are not covered specifically through the Fulbright Program. Some funding may be available for a wide range of disabilities, including, for example, hearing, vision or movement impairment. The funding could, for example, be used to assist with specialized housing needs, in-country transport or specialized assistance. The extra funding amount will depend on need and will be decided by the Commission after consultation with the scholar. Funding is provided through the Bruce A. Fowler Mobility Fund.
Contact at the Fulbright Commission in Iceland: fulbright@fulbright.is.
Contact at the Fulbright Commission in Denmark: info@fulbright.dk
Contact at the Fulbright Finland Foundation:
Program Manager, Scholar Programs
Tel: +358 44 5535 275
UsScholars@fulbright.fi
Coordinator
UsScholars@fulbright.fi
Contact at the Fulbright Commission in Norway: fulbright@fulbright.no
Contact at the Fulbright Commission in Sweden: fulbright@fulbright.se