Bulgaria
Grants are available for Bulgarian students to pursue Master's and Ph.D. degrees, as well as for Bulgarian scholars to conduct research or lecture in the U.S.
Opportunities for Bulgarians in the U.S.
Grants to Bulgaria for U.S. citizens are offered in the graduate student, scholar, and English teaching assistantship categories. Graduate students can carry out approved research projects either independently or in connection with their Master's or Ph.D. programs. English teaching assistants work with Bulgarian high schools.
Lecturing/research grants and Specialist grants are available for U.S. faculty and professionals, with support provided by Bulgarian host institutions.
U.S. Fulbrighters in Bulgaria are offered cultural enrichment opportunities throughout the academic year. They are also invited to participate in a two-week summer program free of charge (Fulbright International Summer Institute) and to study Bulgarian at Sofia University's Department of Language Training.
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Opportunities in the U.S. for Bulgarians
Opportunities in the U.S. for Bulgarians
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The Fulbright Program in Bulgaria is administered by the Bulgarian-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) Program
The 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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Opportunities in Bulgaria for Americans
Opportunities in Bulgaria for Americans
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In Bulgaria, Fulbright U.S. grantees are supported by the Bulgarian-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. English Teaching Assistants may also pursue individual study/research plans in addition to their teaching responsibilities.
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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Contact Information
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Contact Information for Bulgarians
Bulgarian-American Commission for Educational Exchange
17 Alexander Stamboliiski Boulevard
1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
Tel: +359-2-981-85-67, 359-2- 980-82-12
Fax: +359-2-988-45-17
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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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Other Links
State Department Country Brief: Bulgaria

Fulbright Bulgaria Facebook Page

Bulgaria Alumni Stories
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Elizabeth Setzer U.S. Student to Bulgaria
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Elka Veselinova Teacher from Bulgaria