Hidden Gems of 2016-2017 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program – Apply Now

Application Deadline for Most Awards: August 3, 2015 | Learn More

The deadline to apply for the 2016-2017 Core Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program is less than two weeks away! There are over 550 awards available. Some opportunities are widely known, while others may be overlooked. When selecting an award from the Catalog of Awards, you may want to pay special attention to some of these "hidden gems" for each region.

The Core Program overview and application guidelines as well as project statement samples will be helpful as you progress with the application. Review committees consider professional qualifications and requisite experience, intellectual merits, quality and feasibility of the proposal, and impactful projects with broad multiplier effects.

Join one of our upcoming Virtual Advising Webinars, on July 23rd and 30th for application support and suggestions. Please contact the U.S. Program team at scholars@iie.org with any questions; we are happy to offer advice and guidance throughout the application process.

The Fulbright Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, is the U.S. government’s flagship international exchange program and is supported by the people of the United States and partner countries around the world. For more information, visit eca.state.gov/fulbright.