Fulbright Scholar Award

Ukraine Beyond Borders (All Disciplines)

Multi-Country

Albania

Armenia

Austria

Azerbaijan

Belgium

Bosnia & Herzegovina

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czech Republic

Denmark

Estonia

Finland

France

Georgia

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Italy

Kosovo

Latvia

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Moldova

Montenegro

Netherlands

North Macedonia

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Serbia

Slovak Republic

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Turkey (Türkiye)

Ukraine

United Kingdom

Application Deadline
Monday, September 15, 2025
Award Code
261416-MC
Activity Type
Professional Project
The Professional Project activity type provides professionals and artists in various fields the opportunity to interact with relevant organizations abroad to explore a topic related to their field without answering a defined research question. Professional Projects may include: professional consultations; artist residencies; visits to organizations in the applicant's field; practical experience in day-to-day operations; public lectures; mentoring; arranging exhibitions, performances or musical compilations; preparation of print materials (books, articles, or reviews); exchange of expertise with other professionals; participation in public events; or other appropriate professional activities.
Research
Research includes activities involving scientific research, qualitative research, quantitative research, and practice-based research, including artistic research. Research can take place in locations such as the laboratory, the field, the archives, or an artist residency. It can be experimental, clinical, or applied. It can include examining policies, systems, theories, methods, interactions, and works of art and music, with the objective to evaluate or develop new knowledge or works. Quantifiable (tangible) outcomes can include publications (books, journal articles, scripts, etc.), conference presentations, artistic and musical compositions, exhibitions, performances, films, and patents.
Teaching
Teaching includes classroom teaching, as well as giving guest lectures, workshops, and seminars, and engaging in other related activities. Classroom teaching is typically at the undergraduate and graduate level, and courses may be designed by the scholar or prescribed by the host institution and may be taught or co-taught by the scholar. The teaching load varies by award, as well as the host institution. Scholars may also consult on building research capacity, advise graduate students, and assist with thesis advising.
Teaching/Research
A combination of teaching and research as described above. Refer to the award description for any specifications on percentages of time that should be devoted to teaching vs research.
Degree Requirements
Ph.D. (or other terminal degree) required
View list of common terminal degrees
Career Profile
Artists
Awards are open to individuals who have more than seven years of experience in an artistic profession.
Community College Faculty
Community College Faculty
Early Career Academics
Awards are open to those who have been working in the capacity of a teacher or scholar for no more than seven years.
Mid-Career Academics
Awards are open to those who have been working in the capacity of a teacher or scholar for more than seven, and less than 13, years.
Professionals
Awards are open to individuals who have more than seven years of experience in a particular profession.
Senior Academics
Awards are open to those who have been working in the capacity of a teacher or scholar for more than 13 years.

Number of recipients

Up To
4
Award Start Period
August 2026 - May 2027
Award Length
3 months - 6 months
Flex Option
No
Multi-Country/Area Award
Yes
Multi-Country
1
Disciplines
Projects are sought in all disciplines

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.

Award Activity

Applicants may apply to conduct a project, independent research, teaching or teaching/research with an emphasis on Ukraine and/or Ukrainian studies. Projects are sought in all disciplines. Projects should emphasize Ukraine but are not limited to Ukrainian studies. Projects should engage colleagues in Ukraine remotely or directly engage citizens of Ukraine displaced beyond Ukraine due to war. Grant activities can only take place in one European country and applications should clearly outline the reason to be in the proposed country and the connection to Ukraine. The award cannot take place within Ukraine and visits to Ukraine will not be permissible. 

Candidates are welcome to submit applications affiliated with any appropriate institution, including European higher education institutions, governments, non-profit organizations and think tanks as appropriate for the proposed host country. 

Applications must demonstrate that they have identified and secured an affiliation in their proposed host country. 

U.S. citizens on the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program are not permitted to travel to Ukraine while on their Fulbright grant. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Ukraine.html

Award Length and Period

The grant length may range from a total of three to six months, with six months being the maximum grant length. Grant dates may start in August 2026 and start no later than May 2027. Specific grant dates and periods may vary dependent on the host country. 

Areas of Interest

Projects are sought in all disciplines. Projects should emphasize Ukraine but are not limited to Ukrainian studies. Projects should engage colleagues in Ukraine remotely or directly engage citizens of Ukraine displaced beyond Ukraine due to war.

All applicants must meet the Program eligibility requirements (click to review the requirements).

Citizenship/Residency Requirement
Applicants residing in the award country at the time of application or thereafter are not eligible to apply for this award.
Dual citizens of the award country are not eligible to apply for this award.
Permanent residents of the award country are not eligible to apply for this award.
Invitation Requirement
An invitation letter is required.
Invitation Requirement Additional Information

A letter of invitation from an appropriate institution in the proposed host country is required. Letters of invitation from Ukrainian institutions will be accepted, but the invitation must be clear that engagement will be remote and will take place outside of Ukraine in Europe. 

Language Proficiency Requirements
None, English is sufficient. However, feasibility of conducting the project must be demonstrated in the project statement

You may be asked to participate in an interview as part of the in-country selection process.

Contacts and Helpful Links

Applicants are encouraged to reach out to europeeurasia@iie.org for any questions about applying to this unique opportunity.

Award Allowances

Please see proposed host country award description for the benefits provided to each European country. 

Do you offer additional dependent benefits
Yes

Please see proposed host country award description for the benefits provided to each European country. 

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.

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.