Available Awards

New Awards: Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program 2026-27 

We’re excited to highlight several new awards recently added :

Brazil: Fulbright-FAPESP Postdoctoral Award (Up to 10 recipients!)

Denmark: Maritime Research, Education and Development
Digital Transformation in Shipping/Maritime

India: Fulbright-Nehru International Education Administrator (IEA) Seminar
(Application Deadline: February 2, 2026)

For a full list of the U.S Fulbright Scholar Awards, please review the Catalogs of Awards by visiting  https://awards.cies.org/

Fulbright Scholar-In-Residence Program

The Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence (S-I-R) Program is accepting applications for U.S. institutions to host a scholar from outside of the United States for a semester or full academic year to teach courses, assist in curriculum development, guest lecture, develop study abroad/exchange partnerships and engage with the campus and the local community. Fulbright provides J-visa sponsorship, travel, and living stipends.  S-I-Rs can provide support through the following activities:

  • Teach courses or guest lecture on topics in their areas of expertise
  • Provide cross-cultural or international perspectives
  • Promote curricula and program development
  • Enhance the institution’s international/global studies programs
  • Assist in the development of interdisciplinary program offerings
  • Broaden international cooperation
  • Engage in both on-campus and community activities

Sign up to attend a live webinar to learn more about the program. All webinars will occur at 2:00pm Eastern Time. Follow the links below to register. 

  •  May 2, 2025: Scholar-in-Residence 2026-2027 Application Q&A – Last Call 
    For more information, email SIR@iie.org .  Apply at https://apply.iie.org/sirhost.  The application will close on June 2, 2025 at 5:00 pm EST.

Fulbright Specialist Awards

For full list of opportunities please visit Eligibility for U.S. Specialists — Fulbright Specialist Program

Fulbright International Education Administrators Awards

Please visit Fulbright International Education Administrators Awards | Fulbright Scholar Program