American Scholars

The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program is administered by the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES). In Brazil, Fulbright U.S. scholars are supported by the Commission for Educational Exchange Between the United States of America and Brazil.

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.
Website: http://www.cies.org/award_book/award2009/country/WesBraBR.htm

In academic year 2007-2008, 16 U.S. scholars were awarded Fulbright grants to Brazil.

Fulbright Specialists Program
The Fulbright Specialists 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.
Website: http://www.cies.org/specialists/

In academic year 2007-2008, 9 U.S. scholars were awarded Fulbright Specialist grants to Brazil.