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Fulbright Program Opportunities for Foreign Scholars
The Fulbright Foreign Scholar Program is administered by the Fulbright Commission or U.S. Embassy in each country. Fulbright programs vary by country. Please see Regions and Countries for availability and application information. Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program provides grants to approximately 850 foreign scholars from over 100 countries to conduct post-doctoral research at U.S. institutions from an academic semester to a full academic year. Fulbright Visiting Specialists Program: Direct Access to the Muslim World The Fulbright Visiting Specialists Program: Direct Access to the Muslim World, a component of the Visiting Scholar Program, assists U.S. higher education institutions and communities enrich their understanding of Islamic civilization and culture, and social, political, and economic developments in the Muslim world. Fulbright Visiting Specialists, who are matched with U.S. institutions for a period of 3 to 6 weeks, lecture, or teach short courses, assist with program and curriculum development, interact with students and participate in public outreach programs with community groups, local schools, and civic organizations. Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Program The Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence (SIR) Program enables U.S. colleges and universities to host foreign academics to lecture on a wide range of subject fields for a semester or academic year. Preference is given to institutions developing an international agenda and/or serving a minority audience, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic Serving Institutions, Tribal Colleges, small liberal arts colleges, and community colleges. Approximately 50 grants are awarded annually. Fulbright Interfaith Community Action Program The new Fulbright Interfaith Community Action Program is designed to foster the development of more peaceful and productive dialogue and action across religious and cultural boundaries. The scholars engage in a semester-long U.S. exchange experience that includes collaborative learning centered on interfaith and intercultural dialogue and collaboration.
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