Hungary
One-year grants are available for Hungarian graduate students who are pursuing Master's and Ph.D. degrees or completing independent, non-degree research projects. Post-doctoral research opportunities are also offered to Hungarian scholars. Hungarian teachers are eligible for one-to-one exchanges in U.S. classrooms.
Opportunities in the U.S. for Citizens of Hungary
Grants to Hungary for U.S. citizens are offered in the student and scholar categories. Full-year awards are available for students to carry out either independent or Ph.D. dissertation research. English Teaching Assistantships are also offered to students. Students may apply for a travel-only grant to supplement other funding. Lecturer/research grants and Specialist grants are generally offered for U.S. academics and professionals with support provided by Hungarian host institutions. U.S. teachers are eligible for one-to-one exchanges in Hungary.
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Opportunities in the U.S. for Citizens of Hungary
Opportunities in the U.S. for Citizens of Hungary
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The Fulbright Program in Hungary is administered by the Hungarian‑American Commission for Educational Exchange.
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Students
Fulbright Foreign Student Program
The Fulbright Foreign Student Program enables graduate students, young professionals, and artists from abroad to research and study in the United States for one year or longer.
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Scholars
Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program
The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program provides grants to lecture and/or conduct postdoctoral research at U.S. institutions for an academic semester to a full academic year.
Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence (SIR) Program
The Fulbright SIR Program brings scholars and professionals from abroad to U.S. college and university campuses for a semester or an academic year, primarily to teach undergraduate courses. SIR grantees also assist in developing curricula and serve as a resource for faculty, students, and the community.
Fulbright European Union Scholar-in-Residence (EUSIR) ProgramThe Fulbright EUSIR Program aims to strengthen U.S. expertise in EU Affairs. The program brings scholars and professionals from EU countries to U.S. college and university campuses for semester-long grants to give guest lectures and seminars, consult with faculty and students on research, engage in collaborative study and provide outreach to neighboring institutions and the local community.
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Teachers
Fulbright Classroom Teacher Exchange Program
The Fulbright Classroom Teacher Exchange Program provides opportunities for teachers to participate in direct exchanges of positions with colleagues from other countries for a semester or a year. By living and working abroad, exchange teachers gain an understanding and appreciation of different educational systems and cultures, and enrich their schools and communities by providing students with new perspectives about the world in which they live.
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Opportunities in Hungary for Americans
Opportunities in Hungary for Americans
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In Hungary, Fulbright U.S. grantees are supported by the Hungarian‑American Commission for Educational Exchange.
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Students
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers fellowships for U.S. graduating college seniors, graduate students, young professionals, and artists to study abroad for one academic year.
Fulbright English Teaching Assistantships (ETA) Program
The Fulbright ETA Program, an element of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, places U.S. students as English teaching assistants in schools or universities overseas, thus improving foreign students’ English language abilities and knowledge of the United States while increasing their own language skills and knowledge of the host country. ETAs may also pursue individual study/research plans in addition to their teaching responsibilities.
Fulbright Travel Grants
Travel grants supplement an award from a non-IIE source that does not provide funds for travel, or may be used to supplement personal funds for an academic year of study.
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE).
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Scholars
Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program
The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program sends American scholars and professionals abroad to lecture and/or conduct research in a wide variety of academic and professional fields.
Fulbright Specialist Program
The Fulbright Specialist Program, a short-term complement to the traditional Fulbright Scholar Program, sends U.S. faculty and professionals to serve as expert consultants on curriculum, faculty development, institutional planning, and related subjects at overseas academic institutions for a period of 2 to 6 weeks.
The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program is administered by the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES).
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Teachers
Fulbright Classroom Teacher Exchange Program
The Fulbright Classroom Teacher Exchange Program provides opportunities for teachers to participate in direct exchanges of positions with colleagues from other countries for a semester or a year. By living and working abroad, exchange teachers gain an understanding and appreciation of different educational systems and cultures, and enrich their schools and communities by providing students with new perspectives about the world in which they live.
The Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program is administered by the Academy for Educational Development (AED).
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Contact Information
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Contact Information for Citizens of Hungary
Hungarian-American Commission for Educational Exchange
Budapest
Baross u. 62.
Hungary
H-1082
Tel: +36 1-462-8040
Fax: +36 1-252-0266
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Contact Information for U.S. Students, Young Professionals, Scientists and Artists
Institute of International Education
Rachel Holskin, Program Manager for Europe and Eurasia
Tel: +1-212-984-5330 (main)
Tel: +1-212-984-5326
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Contact Information for U.S. Scholars, Professionals, Scientists and Artists
Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES)
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Contact Information for U.S. Teachers
Academy for Educational Development
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Other Links
State Department Country Brief: Hungary

Fulbright Hungary Facebook Page

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