At a glance
FY 2027 Fulbright Scholar Program is a federal competitive grant from Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs for the science & technology sector. Funding is up to $8.7M. Eligible applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Others (see text fie. The application deadline is August 14, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- Up to $8.7M
- Deadline
- Aug 14, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Expired
About this program
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
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). Please see full announcement.
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number DFOP0018696. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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