Overview

The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program offers over 380 awards in more than 120 countries for U.S. citizens to teach, conduct research, and carry out professional projects abroad. This program is open to college and university faculty, research professionals, artists, and higher education administrators.

Key Responsibilities

Teach, conduct research, or lead professional projects abroad.
Engage with host institutions and communities to promote mutual understanding.
Opportunities include Scholar Awards, Distinguished Scholar Awards, Postdoctoral Awards, and International Education Administrator Awards.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Applicants must have resided in the U.S. for at least five years preceding the application deadline.
Eligibility varies by award type, including specific experience and educational qualifications (e.g., terminal degrees for certain awards).
Previous Fulbright Scholar recipients may have restrictions on re-applying.
Language proficiency may be required depending on the award.

Benefits

Awards offer opportunities to teach, conduct research, and undertake professional projects abroad. Specific benefits are detailed within individual award descriptions.

Location

Awards are available in over 120 countries worldwide.

How to Apply

Applications are submitted online through the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program application portal. Key steps include:

Confirming eligibility and reviewing award details.
Exploring award activities (Research, Teaching, Teaching/Research, Professional Projects).
Selecting and applying for one award per cycle.
Preparing application components: Project Statement, CV/Resume, recommendations, short essays, and potentially a portfolio, reference list, or syllabi/course outlines.
Securing an invitation letter from a host institution (if required or preferred).
Submitting the application by the deadline.

Deadline

The application deadline is September 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT. Invitation letters may be submitted until September 25, 2026.