Spain-Greece Joint Teaching/Research Award
Multi-Country
Greece
Multi-country
Spain
Number of recipients
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.
Conducting research and/or collaborating with colleagues at Spanish and Greek academic and research institutions; teaching, preferably at the graduate level; or a combination of both.
Activities may include presenting lectures, seminars and workshops as arranged by host institutions or the Fulbright Commissions.
Spain and Greece share historical and cultural links dating back to ancient times. These include the Sephardic Jewish community of Greece (with its Ladino language and musical traditions), as well as the renowned Renaissance painter Domenikos Theotokopoulos, better known as El Greco. Comparative research projects on Greece and Spain may address current or historical issues, and/or specific fields of study. History, culture or current social, economic and political issues are some of the areas that might be conducive to a comparative Fulbright approach.
Spanish and Greek universities, institutions of higher education, cultural or research centers.
Maximum of seven months, with a minimum of three months in each country.
September 2024 to June 2025
Special consideration will be given to projects related to Greece and Spain: archaeology, classical studies, economics, emigration, history and art history, political science, preservation of cultural heritage, tourism, and the arts. Projects that are comparative in nature and address issues linking Spain and Greece are encouraged.
All applicants must meet the Program eligibility requirements (click to review the requirements).
A letter of invitation is required from each host institution in each country.
- Applicants are required to arrange affiliation(s) in Spain and submit letter(s) of invitation indicating the name and position of the academic adviser with whom the scholar will collaborate, and specifying the teaching program and workload and/or indicating the availability of research resources. The Fulbright Commission in Spain cannot assist in establishing contacts at prospective host institutions.
- Applicants are required to arrange affiliation(s) in Greece and submit letter(s) of invitation indicating name/position of host and details on collaborating organization/institution. The letter(s) should provide information on the project proposed, teaching and/or research to take place and facilities/administrative support available to the scholar. Information about Greek universities can be found at the Fulbright Foundation in Greece website.
Greek or Spanish proficiency is not required as long as it is not necessary to complete the teaching or research project. Some study of Spanish and Greek prior to arrival is encouraged in order to promote deeper engagement with the host community.
Open to mid-career and senior scholars in all disciplines at all academic ranks and professional equivalents.
Please note that candidates with dual U.S.- Spanish citizenship, or candidates who are residing in Spain at the time of application or anytime thereafter are not eligible for the Fulbright program in Spain.
Research centers and universities in Spain can be found at:
The lists are not exhaustive. Institutions not listed here can be considered as potential hosts.
The Greek Educational System, Universities and Research institutes can be found at:
Study in Greece
Facts about Greece and the Greek Educational System are available here
Spain: € 3,200 per month. This amount covers the monthly stipend, housing and living allowances.
Scholars accompanied by dependents for at least 80 percent of the grant period in each country will receive a monthly dependent allowance of €150 per accompanying dependent (up to two dependents).
The allowances will be paid by the Spanish Commission as a lump sum once the Grant is formalized (in Euros or in Dollars, at a conversion rate to be determined on April 15, 2024. View conversion rates).
Greece: $2,500 per month. This amount covers the monthly stipend, housing and living allowances.
Scholars accompanied by dependents for at least 80 percent of the grant period in each country will receive a monthly dependent allowance of $150 per accompanying dependent (up to two dependents).
Spain: A one-time airfare allowance for travel between the USA, Spain, Greece and return flight to the USA of €1,000, plus €750 of airfare allowance per dependent for up to two dependents.
The allowances will be paid by the Spanish Commission as a lump sum once the Grant is formalized (in Euros or in Dollars, at a conversion rate to be determined on April 15, 2024. View conversion rates).
Greece: A one-time airfare allowance for travel between the USA, Spain, Greece and return flight to the USA: up to $1,000 for the scholar plus up to $1,000 for one dependent. In addition, Fulbright Greece offers a one-time settling-in allowance of $1,200 and excess luggage allowance up to $200 (for grantee only).
Travel details must first be approved by Fulbright Greece before flights are finalized. Airfare must be round-trip originating and ending in the USA with a connecting flight between Spain and Greece or Greece and Spain (depending on first receiving country). Airfare must be booked in time to span the entire grant period in both countries. Penalty fee coverage for flight rescheduling is not possible.
Spain: N/A
Greece: Up to $350 (includes local travel for research purposes).
Spain: No tuition allowance will be provided. Both public and private schools in Spain have bilingual or English language instruction available.
Greece: Up to $3,000 (USD) for primary and/or secondary private school.
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.
Spain: N/A
Greece: Modern Greek Language Lessons allowance of up to $450 (for grantee only).
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 and the Fulbright Commission in the host country reserve the right to alter, without notice, participating countries, number of awards and allowances.
Summary
One award is offered jointly by the Fulbright Commission in Greece and the Fulbright Commission in Spain. Greece and Spain share historical and cultural links dating back to ancient times. These include the Sephardic Jewish community of Greece (with its Ladino language and musical traditions), as well as the renowned Renaissance painter Domenikos Theotokopoulos, better known as El Greco.
Spain Overview
The Commission responds to the demand in Spain for visiting professionals by sponsoring U.S. senior lecturers and researchers at host institutions that largely benefit from their experience, different perspectives, training, and educational culture, and has the goal of establishing long-lasting partnerships.
Spain's universities are increasingly focused on internationalization. By offering degree programs taught partially or entirely in English, they are attracting students from a wide variety of other countries, providing viewpoints in studies and discussions that are often unique and enriching for U.S. Scholars. Scholars will be afforded the opportunity to both teach (undergraduate and/or graduate students, depending on award) and research at their host institutions, and are often invited to work with faculty on curriculum development. Research groups are usually multicultural and English is predominantly the working language. Research/teaching proposals will be evaluated not only for their excellence, but also for their potential to increase mutual understanding and future collaboration between Spain and the United States.
The academic year in Spain broadly runs from September to June, with breaks during the Winter and Spring holidays (approximately December 22-January 8 and coinciding with the weeks surrounding and including the Catholic Holy Week). Research activity continues in July, whereas August is a very quiet month and most institutions are closed.
Language proficiency should be commensurate with the project's scope. Please discuss this point with your host institution in advance, and ask specifically whether a language other than Spanish is widely used in the area (Basque, Catalan, or Galician). Researchers are usually fluent in English, while there may be wide differences in the students' English proficiency. For day-to-day life, a working knowledge of Spanish is useful, especially in smaller cities and towns.
For more detailed information about Spain, please see the OECD's Spain profile.
The U.S.- Spain Fulbright Commission provides wide support to selected candidates regarding administrative issues such as the visa process, and ample pre-departure and arrival information. However, it cannot assist in establishing contacts at prospective host institutions. Prospective applicants may contact the Spanish Fulbright Commission for further information at adviser@fulbright.es or www.fulbright.es.
Please note that candidates with dual U.S./Spanish citizenship, or candidates who are residing in Spain at the time of application or anytime thereafter, are not eligible for the Fulbright program in Spain.
Greece Overview
The U.S. Fulbright Scholar Program is an important component of the Fulbright Foundation's mission to bring outstanding scholars from a wide variety of disciplines to Greek institutions of higher learning and state or private organizations in order to promote cultural and educational ties between the two countries through scholarly interaction and collaboration.
Applicants are required to arrange affiliation(s) in Greece and submit letters of invitation indicating name/position of host and details on collaborating organization/institution. The letter(s) should provide information on the project proposed, teaching and/or research to take place and facilities/administrative support available to the scholar. Information about Greek universities and awards can be found at the Fulbright Foundation in Greece website.
The academic year in Greece broadly runs from October through June, with breaks during the winter and spring holidays (approximately December 22-January 8 and coinciding with the weeks surrounding and including the Greek Orthodox Easter). August is a quiet month and most institutions are closed.
English is sufficient for teaching/lecturing. Language proficiency should be commensurate with the project's scope. Please discuss this point with your host institution in advance. For day-to-day life, a working knowledge of Greek is useful, especially in smaller cities and towns.
There are occasional grantee activities sponsored by the Foundation, in addition to access to Fulbright alumni events and other social activities.
Fulbright Greece provides wide support to selected candidates regarding administrative issues such as the visa process, and pre-departure and arrival information.
There are occasional grantee activities sponsored by the Foundation, in addition to access to Fulbright alumni events and other social activities.
For additional information about Greece please see the OECD's Greece profile
Greece
The Fulbright Scholar Program is an important component of the Fulbright Foundation's mission to bring outstanding U.S. scholars from a wide variety of disciplines to Greek institutions of higher learning and state or private organizations in order to promote cultural and educational ties between the two countries through scholarly interaction and collaboration.
Individuals who seek affiliations with Greek State Universities and/or research organizations will typically need to hold a Ph.D. or a terminal degree and have three to 10 years or more of appropriate professional experience. Individual research or art projects do not carry this requirement. However, substantial experience in the field of expertise is required. Grants are intended for either three months during the fall term (October – December) or three to four months during the spring term (February – June).
Applicants are encouraged to arrange affiliation(s) in Greece and submit letters of invitation indicating name/position of host and details on collaborating organization/institution. English is sufficient for teaching/lecturing; however, knowledge of Greek is useful. Information on Greek universities can be found at the Fulbright Foundation in Greece website.
Facts about Greece and the Greek Educational System are available here
U.S. Fulbrighters to Greece share their testimonies and impact of the Fulbright program Alumni Impact https://www.fulbright.gr/en/alumni/alumni-impact
U.S. Alumni Speak https://www.fulbright.gr/en/alumni/us-alumni-speak
Spain
To learn more about Fulbright U.S. Scholar awards in Spain for 2024-25, please view our archived webinar and slides to hear directly from the Fulbright Commission, IIE staff and U.S. Scholar alums regarding award details, the scholar experience, and application guidance.
Summary
Contingent upon availability of funds, up to 11 All Discipline awards for Postdoctoral Researchers and a variety of co-sponsored awards for Senior Research, Teaching or Teaching/Research are available. The co-sponsored awards have unique scopes and features, and detailed information can be found in each individual award description.
The U.S.-Spain Fulbright Commission provides extensive support to selected candidates regarding administrative issues, such as the visa and documentation processes, and ample pre-departure and arrival information. However, assistance in establishing contacts at prospective host institutions cannot be provided.
Please note that candidates with dual U.S./Spanish citizenship, or candidates who are residing in Spain at the time of application or anytime thereafter, are not eligible for the Fulbright Program in Spain.
What is life like for Fulbrighters in Spain?
Although Spain may be known for its nice weather and beautiful beaches, there are many other reasons why Spain has long been held as one of the most desirable destinations for Fulbright grantees. Spain’s higher education and research institutions, technological advancement, cultural opportunities, and modern infrastructure add to the country’s appeal as one of the most popular tourist destinations. Additionally, Spain’s relatively low cost of living makes it very affordable when compared to most other countries in the EU.
According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Spain has the fifth highest life expectancy among EU countries, at just above 80 years, and is ranked as the 8th safest country in which to live. In fact, 82% of Spanish citizens report that they feel safe walking alone at night.
Spain has an excellent public transportation system. With its large-city public transport systems including metro networks, buses, and trains, it is very easy to get around cities in Spain or even across the country.
If you plan to come to Spain with your family, you will love the child-friendly environment. Although the Commission cannot provide assistance with school placements, rest assured that there are many options for high-quality and bilingual education. In Spain there are public schools, private schools (religious and international), and semi-private (concertados).
For more detailed information about Spain, please see the OECD's Spain profile.
General Information about Spanish Universities and Research in Spain
There are 76 universities in Spain, 20 of which are private. Spain's universities are increasingly focused on internationalization. By offering degree programs taught partially or entirely in English, they are attracting students from a wide variety of other countries, providing viewpoints in studies and discussions that are often unique and enriching for U.S. Scholars. Depending on the award, Scholars will be afforded the opportunity to teach both undergraduate and/or graduate students and/or carry out research, and are often invited to work with faculty on curriculum development. Research groups are usually multicultural and English is the language predominantly used in lab settings.
The academic year in Spain broadly runs from September to June, with breaks during the Winter and Spring holidays (approximately December 22-January 6 and coinciding with the weeks surrounding and including Easter). Research activity continues in July, whereas August is a very quiet month, and many academic and research institutions are closed for all or part of the month.
Additionally, there are various national and public research institutions that, together with universities, form the basic core of the Spanish public system of scientific research and technological development in Spain. These include:
The Spanish National Research Council (CSIC)
The Research Centre for Energy, Environment and Technology (CIEMAT)
The Carlos III Health Institute (ISCIII),
The Institute of Astrophysics of the Canary Islands (IAC)
The National Institute of Aerospace Technology (INTA).
Researchers are usually fluent in English, although there may be wide differences in the student's English proficiency. For day-to-day life, a working knowledge of Spanish is useful, especially in smaller cities and towns. Language proficiency should be commensurate with the project's scope. Please discuss this point with your host institution in advance.
The friendly and open nature of most Spaniards will make it easy for you to engage in multidisciplinary research groups and collaborate with your host institution much more than you initially expected. Many former Fulbright Scholars to Spain maintain and nurture the mutual engagement and joint research they initiated with their Spanish hosts while they enjoyed their Fulbright grant.
Prospective applicants may contact the Spanish Fulbright Commission for further information at:
informacion@fulbright.es or www.fulbright.es.
Fulbright Spain Scholar Alumni Voices
Visit our Scholar Directory to view and search all Fulbright alumni. You can also learn more about Fulbright Alumni Ambassadors.
Host institutions are encouraged to note direct and in-kind contributions (such as facilities) in the letter of invitation. These contributions help maximize the benefits provided by the Fulbright Program and can serve as a sign of the host institution’s commitment to the particular project.