FY 2027 Fulbright Scholar Program

Posted

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs

Description

The Fulbright U.S. and Visiting Scholar Programs annually provide approximately 970 awards to U.S. scholars and professionals to lecture and/or conduct research overseas and approximately 1,025 awards to visiting (non-U.S.) scholars to lecture and/or conduct research in the United States. In addition to the core U.S. and Visiting Scholar Program components, the agreement also includes, but is not limited to, the Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Program (S-I-R); Global Scholars Program; International Education Administrator Seminars (IEA) seminars; Fulbright Outreach Lecturing Fund (OLF); research-based, cohort programs to address priority policy areas; and other special awards that align with U.S. government priorities.Please read the Notice of Funding Opportunity and POGI for additional details.

Who can apply

  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Others

Contact

Leigh Sours
SoursLA@state.gov

Key dates & funding
  • PostedJun 16, 2026
  • ClosesAug 14, 2026
  • Award floor$8,650,000
  • Award ceiling$8,650,000
  • Program funding$0
  • Expected awards1
  • CFDA19.401
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