Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program

Each year, approximately 1,100 American scholars and professionals lecture and research through the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program.

Several programs make up the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program:

Core Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program

The Core Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program sends approximately 800 American scholars and professionals per year to approximately 130 countries, where they lecture and/or conduct research in a wide variety of academic and professional fields. Applying: The application cycle is open from February until August 1, 2011 for grants in the 2012-2013 academic year. Visit the Core Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program website for complete application and eligibility details. Interested faculty members may also wish to contact their institution's Fulbright Campus Representative.

Fulbright Specialist Program

The Fulbright Specialist Program, a short-term complement to the Fulbright U.S. 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.

Applying: U.S. faculty and professionals may apply to join a Roster of Specialists for a 5 year term. Roster applications are reviewed four times per year. Visit the Fulbright Specialist Program website for complete application and eligibility details. Interested faculty members may also wish to contact their institution's Fulbright Campus Representative.

Requesting a Specialist: Universities and institutions outside the U.S. that wish to host a Fulbright Specialist submit project applications through the Fulbright Commission or U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section in their countries: contact information by country.

Fulbright Distinguished Chairs Program

Awards in the Fulbright Distinguished Chairs Program are viewed as among the most prestigious appointments in the Fulbright Scholar Program. Candidates should be senior scholars and have a significant publication and teaching record. Applying: The application cycle is open from February until August 1, 2011 for grants in the 2012-2013 academic year. Visit the Fulbright Distinguished Chairs Program website for complete application and eligibility details. Interested faculty members may also wish to contact their institution's Fulbright Campus Representative.

Fulbright New Century Scholars Program

The Fulbright New Century Scholars Program supports a select group of U.S. and foreign scholars to conduct international, interdisciplinary, collaborative research on a specific topic of global importance. The Fulbright New Century Scholars Program is not accepting applications at this time.

Fulbright NEXUS Program

The Fulbright Regional Network for Applied Research (NEXUS) Program brings together a network of junior scholars, professionals and mid-career applied researchers from the United States and other Western Hemisphere nations for a series of three seminar meetings and a Fulbright exchange experience. The Fulbright NEXUS Program is not accepting applications at this time.

Fulbright German Studies Seminars

The Fulbright German Studies Seminars examine the political, social and economic institutions of Germany. Each seminar has a specific thematic focus. Applying: Visit the Fulbright German Studies Seminar website for complete application and eligibility information. Interested faculty members may also wish to contact their institution's Fulbright Campus Representative.

Fulbright Scholar Alumni Ambassador Program

Fulbright Scholar Alumni Ambassadors are a select group of Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program alumni who serve as representatives for the Fulbright program at campus workshops and academic conferences across the United States.

Meet the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Alumni Ambassadors

Administration

The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program is administered by the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES) on behalf of the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.  While abroad, Fulbright U.S. scholars are supported by Fulbright Commissions and/or U.S. Embassies.