Resources for Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program applicants

Application deadline
The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program will continue to accept applications for awards for the 2021-2022 academic year. More than 450 awards offer more than 800 grants annually. The deadline to apply is Sept. 15, 2020. To learn more about the 2021-2022 competition, click here or visit the Catalog of Awards. Regional and discipline-focused webinars are held every Wednesday from 2-3 p.m. EST. See our Webinar Schedule for more details.

General Informational Webinar: Monday, May 18, from 2-3 p.m. EST
Please join the Fulbright Team for a virtual presentation on the Fulbright Scholar Program. This session will discuss opportunities for faculty and administrators to teach and/or research abroad for up to twelve months. Additionally, the session will discuss opportunities for your institution to partner with Fulbright and host visiting scholars. Please register here to attend.

Virtual Office Hours for Fulbright Scholar Applicants
Staff members representing each region will be available Monday – Thursday throughout the competition to answer questions and share information. To join, simply click the “Join an Office Hour” link listed in the award description during the office hour time. Come prepared with your questions or simply join in to listen. Feel free to join or leave at any point within the hour.

Opportunities for Postdoctoral and Early Career Applicants: Wednesday, May 27, 2-3 p.m. EST
The Fulbright U.S. Scholar program offers a variety of opportunities specifically for early career and postdoctoral applicants. Applicants with fewer than five years of experience in their field/discipline can gain important research skills and build networks with fellow scholars. Join for a discussion of program options and learn about some of the exciting new awards available around the world. Please register here to attend.

All webinars are recorded and uploaded to the Webinar Archive.