Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Program
The Scholar-In-Residence Program is now accepting applications to host for the 2026-2027 academic year.
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Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program
Each year roughly 900 faculty and professionals from around the world receive Fulbright Scholar grants for advanced research and university lecturing in the United States. Individual grants are available to scholars from over 100 countries. Individuals who meet the eligibility requirements apply for grants through the Fulbright Commission/Foundation or public affairs section of the U.S.
Fulbright International Education Administrators Awards
The International Education Administrators (IEA) awards help U.S. international education professionals and senior higher education officials create empowering connections with the societal, cultural and higher education systems of other countries.
SCHOLAR FAQ
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When does the competition open?
The competition opens in early February and closes in mid-September, with the exception of some of the International Education Administrator (IEA) awards. For Scholar and Postdoctoral awards, please see the detailed timeline. For IEA awards, please see the country-specific timelines. Applications are submitted for opportunities in the following academic year.
Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program
The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program offers over 400 awards in more than 135 countries for U.S. citizens to teach, conduct research and carry out professional projects around the world. College and university faculty, as well as artists and professionals from a wide range of fields can join over 400,000 Fulbrighters who have come away with enhanced skills, new connections and greater mutual understanding.