Deadline: August 1, 2016

The Fulbright Scholar Program is offering teaching/research awards in over 125 countries for the 2017-2018 academic year. Opportunities are available for college and university faculty and administrators as well as for professionals, artists, journalists, scientists, lawyers, independent scholars and many others. In addition to new program models designed to meet the changing needs of U.S. academics and professionals, Fulbright offers more opportunities for multi-country grants through enhanced global and regional awards.

Award Categories

Not sure which program is right for you? Below is a list of several award categories to consider.

• Core Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program – Over 800 grants are awarded annually through the Core Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. These opportunities, found in the Catalog of Awards, are open to faculty and lecturers, full- and part-time, early career and senior scholars. Short term and long term opportunities exist in all disciplines.
• Distinguished Chairs – A group of awards within the Core Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program, Distinguished Chair awards are among the most prestigious appointments. From Australia to Austria, these high profile awards afford senior scholars opportunities to share their expertise at renowned institutions abroad.
• Postdoctoral Opportunities – This group of awards targets U.S. Scholars who have recently completed their doctoral degrees. Doctoral programs, dissertation advisors, and doctoral students should all be aware of the growing number postdoctoral Fulbright Scholar awards.

To learn more about the Fulbright Scholar Program, visit the online Catalog of Awards, review application and eligibility requirements, or participate in a webinar. Register to receive exclusive updates, application tips and information related to specific countries at My Fulbright.

Posted April 29, 2016
Updated July 6, 2016