Fulbright Programs Offered

Fulbright offers a wide arrange of programs for U.S. scholars and professionals. Below, you may find the links and information for Fulbright’s general programs. 

Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program 

  • 2 to 12 months 
  • Application Deadline: September 15 
  • The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program is offered in over 125 countries in 46 different disciplines, allowing for a wide range of opportunities depending on teaching and/or research goals.

Distinguished Chair Awards 

  • 3 to 12 months 
  • Application Deadline: September 15 
  • The Distinguished Chair Award is seen as one of the most prestigious Fulbright Awards. With only 40 titles given each year, candidates are expected to have noteworthy publication and teaching history. 

Fulbright International Education Administrators (IEA) Seminars 

  • 2 weeks 
  • Application Deadline: Varies by Country 
  • IEA Seminars bring U.S. international education and senior higher education officials into an intensive 2-week trip that allows for a better understanding of how to deal with and encourage international students. 

Fulbright Arctic Initiative 

  • 3 conferences over the span of 18 months 
  • Application Deadline: May 11, 2020 
  • The Fulbright Arctic Initiative brings together people from across the Northern Hemisphere to brainstorm ideas and address ways to create a secure and sustainable Arctic. 

Postdoctoral & Early Career Awards 

  • Length varies 
  • Application Deadline: September 15 
  • Open to scholars that have completed their doctoral degree within the last five years, the Postdoctoral & Early Career Award is meant to deepen expertise and allow connections to be made with the leading scholars in their fields. 

Fulbright Global Scholar Award 

  • 3 to 6 months 
  • Application Deadline: September 15 
  • The Global Scholar Award allows scholars to travel to two to three countries where they will give public talks, mentor students, and pursue their primary research/teaching goals. 

Fulbright Specialist Program 

  • 2 to 6 weeks 
  • Application Deadline: See website for Details 
  • The short time period offered with the Fulbright Specialist Program is best for professionals who do not have the opportunity to leave their institution for an extended length of time.