Fulbright Global Scholar Award

Overview

In partnership with 160 countries worldwide, the Fulbright Global Scholar Award allows U.S. academics and professionals to engage in multi-country, trans-regional projects. As a truly worldwide award, U.S. scholars will be able to propose research or combined teaching/research activity in two to three countries with flexible schedule options; trips can be conducted within one academic year or spread over two consecutive years. 

Applications are welcome from a wide range of scholars - early career, professor emeriti, independent scholars - and from all disciplines, including those with an interdisciplinary focus.
The Fulbright Scholar Program is designed to expand and strengthen the relationships between the people of the United States and citizens of the rest of the world. To support this mission, grantees will be asked to give public talks, mentor students and otherwise engage with the host country community, in addition to their primary research or teaching/research activity.

Regional Highlights: 

• East Asia and the Pacific 
• Europe and Eurasia 
• Middle East and North Africa 
• South and Central Asia 
• Sub-Saharan Africa 
• Western Hemisphere

• U.S. citizenship 
• Degree and experience, as required by award:
  • Ph.D. or other terminal degree
  • MA and higher education teaching or professional experience
  • Professional and/or artistic experience with substantial accomplishments
  • Teaching experience as required
• Compliance with policies on previous Fulbright Scholar awards: two year waiting period between Fulbright U.S. Scholar award and next application

• Grant duration: Three to six months total with a minimum of one month spent in each host country, each visit. 
• Grant timeline:
  • October - November: U.S. peer review 
  • November - January: Applicants notified of status. Recommended applications are sent to host countries and to the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. 
  • January - June: Final decisions are made 
  • June - onward: Participants prepare for departure

Find out how to submit a competitive application by joining one of our upcoming webinars or virtual advising sessions or viewing a previously recorded webinar.