Grants and Research Office
Traditional Fulbright Scholar Program
Traditional Fulbright Scholar Program
For more than 50 years, the Traditional Fulbright Scholar Program has offered grants for college and university faculty and administrators, as well as for professionals and independent scholars, to lecture and conduct research in countries around the world. Each year, 1,000 scholars travel to 140 countries under this program. Approximately 80% of the awards are used for lecturing, combined lecturing/research, or participation in seminars, while about 20% are used for research alone.
Who is eligible to apply for an award from the Traditional Fulbright Scholar Program?
Applicants must meet all of the following eligibility requirements unless otherwise stated in individual country or award descriptions:
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U.S. citizenship at the time of application. Permanent resident status is not sufficient.
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A Ph.D., master’s, or equivalent professional/terminal degree (depending upon the type of award applied for) at the time of application. For professionals and artists outside academia, recognized professional standing and substantial professional accomplishments.
- College or university teaching experience at the level and in the field of the proposed lecturing activity as specified in the award description.
- Foreign language proficiency only if specified in the award description or required for the completion of the proposed project. (Note: Except in certain world areas and countries, English is usually sufficient for lecturing.)
- Previous Fulbright Scholar grantees are eligible to apply only if three years will have elapsed between the ending date of one scholar award and the beginning date of the new scholar award. This rule does not apply if the previous grant was for less than two months.
- Because an objective of the Traditional Fulbright Scholar Program is to provide an educational exchange experience to those not previously afforded such an opportunity, preference will usually be given to candidates who have not had substantial recent experience in the country to which they are applying. Duty abroad in the Armed Forces of the U.S. is not considered disqualifying.
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Sound physical and mental health.
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Disclosure of prior conviction or current indictment for commission of a felony. Prior conviction or indictment may result in disqualification.
- Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, and/or physical impairment.
What opportunities are available and what are the deadlines for applying?
The Traditional Fulbright Scholar Program offers a wide variety of opportunities, including awards that support research, lecturing, combined research/lecturing, or participation in special short-term seminars abroad. The duration of these awards varies considerably. Deadlines of immediate interest (those that would support activities during summer 2010 and academic year 2011-12 include:
November 1, 2009
U.S. – Japan International Education Administrators Program
Supports 5 awards for a 2-3 week seminar in Japan in late June 2010.
U.S. – Korea International Education Administrators Program
Supports 4 awards for a 2-3 week seminar in Korea in May/early June 2010.
German Studies Seminar
Approximately 38 lecturing/research awards for 2-10 months (plus up to five travel-only awards). Award categories are senior full-maintenance, travel only, junior lecturing and junior research.
February 1, 2010
U.S.--Germany International Administrators Program
The seminars are designed to introduce participants to the society, culture and higher education systems of these countries through campus visits, meetings with foreign colleagues and government officials, attendance at cultural events and briefings on education.
For scholars interested in applying for a grant from the Traditional Fulbright Scholar Program for
2011-12:
August 1, 2010
Traditional Fulbright Scholar Program
Sends 800 U.S. faculty and professionals abroad to 140 countries each year for 2 months to an academic year. Grantees lecture and conduct research in a wide variety of academic and professional fields.
Fulbright Distinguished Chairs Program
Over 30 awards are available for this program, which is designed to support lectureships for scholars who have a national reputation in their field.
Open Deadline
Senior Specialist
The Fulbright Senior Specialists Program is designed to provide short-term academic opportunities (two to six weeks) for U.S. faculty and professionals. Shorter grant lengths give specialists greater flexibility to pursue a grant that works best with their current academic or professional commitments. Specialists roster candidates are limited to one Specialists grant per calendar year. Applications for the Fulbright Senior Specialists Program are accepted on a rolling basis, and peer review of applications is conducted eight times per year.
