Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program 2027–2028: Award Types, Eligibility, Deadline & How to Apply (Complete Guide)
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February 25, 2026
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The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program is open to United States citizens interested in pursuing teaching positions, undertaking research studies, or spearheading professional projects in international locations. Candidates can choose from upwards of 380 distinct grants spanning more than 120 nations. This opportunity welcomes applications from university faculty, academic researchers, industry professionals, creative artists, and higher education administrators.
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- U.S. Scholars Awards Search
- Fulbright Scholar Awards comprise the bulk of awards offered and include opportunities for professionals, artists, and scholars at all career levels. These include opportunities to pursue a project in multiple countries and world regions, such as the Global Scholar Award.
- Fulbright Scholar Awards comprise the bulk of awards offered and include opportunities for professionals, artists, and scholars at all career levels. These include opportunities to pursue a project in multiple countries and world regions, such as the Global Scholar Award.
- Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Awards
- Fulbright Postdoctoral Awards
- Fulbright International Education Administrator Awardsprovide international education professionals and senior higher education officials an opportunity to engage in a two-week intensive seminar to learn about the host country’s education system and establish networks of U.S. and international colleagues.
- Higher Education Administrators and Executives: Awards are open to those who have been working in the capacity of administrators or executives with a focus on the international dimensions of their campuses. Opportunities include the Fulbright International Education Administrators Awards which are fully-funded two-week seminars abroad to learn about other countries’ higher education systems.
- Independent Scholar: We encourage independent scholars to search for awards that match your level of academic degree and scholarly discipline. While institutional affiliation in the United States is not required, be sure to view the program eligibility requirements, and the award description for any citizenship/residency requirements.
- Step 1: Confirm Eligibility
- Leave and Support resources
- Step 2: Explore Award Activities
- Step 3: Select Award
- Step 4: Review Application Components
- discipline and specialization
- application steps
- Fulbright Scholar Liaisons
- Step 5: Start an Application
- Start your application
- Step 6: Create a Competitive Application
- Review Criteria – Read the Review Criteria page to learn more about the basic objectives of the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program which Reviewers consider when evaluating applications.
- Sign up for the My Fulbright newsletter to receive the latest program updates, webinar schedules, helpful resources, and suggestions for application assistance.
- Speak with a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Alumni Ambassador
- Explore the Scholar Directory
- Find your Scholar Liaison
- Join an Office Hour or Register for a Webinar
- Join an Office Hour or Register for a Webinar
- The 2027-2028 Fulbright U.S. Scholar competition is now open. If you are a non-U.S. citizen, please review the Non-U.S (Visiting) Scholar programs.
- For some countries, an orientation may be scheduled for applicants selected for grants.
- What are the safety and security protocols in place for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program? Please see our safety, health and security page for more information.
- Teaching
- Research
- Teaching/Research
- Professional Project
- The complete Fulbright policies for U.S. Lecturers and Research Scholars are available here (Chapter 600).
- other terminal degree
- Graduate or doctoral students seeking funding to complete their degrees are ineligible. Recent college graduates with limited professional experience are ineligible and should instead apply to the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.
- notify IIE in writing
- If you meet the eligibility requirements, learn more about the next stages in the application procedure.
- https://apply.iie.org/fusc2027
- https://fulbrightscholars.org/us-scholar-awards#timeline
- Thanks for your interest in the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. Explore current opportunities and Connect with Fulbright to receive important program updates and application resources. Register for webinars today for more information and join an office hour to have your questions answered live by IIE staff.
- Introduction
- type of activity
- Creating Your Application
- Visiting Scholar
- You will receive an email from apply@iie.org (Application Registration) with a link to the application and a temporary PIN to verify the account. Once you enter this PIN on the application link, you will be asked to set a password.
- If your email address has changed, email scholars@iie.org, and we can update the email address associated with your application account.
- Managing Your Application
- Reapplying
- Click Start New Application and select Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program 2027-2028. If that does not work, login via https://apply.iie.org/fulbrightusscholar instead, and it should prompt you to create your 2027-2028 application.
- Navigating the Application
- Project Statement – required for all applications
- CV/Resume – required for all applications
- Recommendations – required for all applications
- Short Essays – required for all applications
- Reference List/Bibliography – required for Research and Teaching/Research applications
- Syllabi/Course Outlines – required for Teaching and Teaching/Research applications
- Invitation Letter – may be required
- Sample invitation letter email with additional tips for your reference.
- Language Proficiency – may be required
- We recommend that applicants and evaluators refer to the ACTFL “Can-Do Statements” to inform self-evaluations and external evaluations.
- Please see these instructions for those providing language evaluations, which includes a preview of the evaluation form.
- Portfolio – required for Creative and Performing Arts, Architecture, Journalism applications
- Additional Application Information
- Signature, Review, Submission
- After Submission
- We recommend adding Scholars@iie.org and FulbrightScholarReview@iie.org to your address book to prevent emails from landing in your spam/junk folder.
- Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board’s policies
- Application Materials
- After submitting their application, when should an applicant be in touch with their proposed host institution?
- Application Feedback and Reapplying
- Source: https://fulbrightscholars.org/us-scholar-awards