Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program
The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program for U.S. faculty offers over 400 awards in more than 135 countries for U.S. citizens to teach, conduct research and carry out professional projects around the world. College and university faculty, as well as artists and professionals from a wide range of fields can join over 400,000 Fulbrighters who have come away with enhanced skills, new connections, and greater mutual understanding.
Website
https://fulbrightscholars.org/
Award Details
Award types include:
- Fulbright Scholar Awards: Opportunity for faculty to teach, conduct research, and carry out professional projects for typically 3-12 months
- Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Awards: Opportunity for experienced faculty (>7 years in their discipline or area of expertise) to teach, conduct research, and carry out professional projects for typically 3-12 months
- Fulbright Postdoctoral and Early Career Awards: Opportunity for new PhDs, postdocs, and early career faculty (received a doctoral degree within 0-5 years of the fellowship start date, typically) to teach, conduct research, and carry out professional projects for typically 3-12 months
- Fulbright International Education Administrator Awards: Opportunity for international education professionals and senior higher education officials to engage in a two-week intensive seminar to learn about the host country’s education system and network
- Fulbright Specialist Program: A unique opportunity for U.S. academics and established professionals to engage in short two- to six-week, project-based exchanges at host institutions across the globe.
Mines faculty typically engage in a Fulbright Scholar grant during a sabbatical or IDA year. Be sure to plan ahead and understand your department’s timeline for submitting sabbatical requests.
Three Mines Faculty Selected for Fulbright U.S. Scholar Awards for 2024-2025
Kevin Cash, an Associate Professor in Chemical and Biological Engineering; Juan Lucena, a Professor in Engineering, Design, and Society and Director of the Humanitarian Engineering undergraduate program; and Anuj Chauhan, a Professor in Chemical and Biological Engineering, have been selected for Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program awards for the 2024-2025 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.
Application Timeline
February: Competition opens
September: Applications due
December: Applicants receive semi-finalist status
January -June: Applicants are notified of final status
June – Onward: Grants may begin
Mines Contact
Ashley Weibel, Mines Fulbright Scholar Liaision
Assistant Director, Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships (a University Honors & Scholars program)
Getting Started
Find out what is needed to get started to become a Fulbright Scholar.
Eligibility Essentials
Are you eligible to be a Fulbright Scholar?
Application Steps and Requirements
All applicants must include a Project Statement, CV/Resume, Letters of Recommendation, and a Short Essay
Additional Timeline Information
When should I start the process?
Resources
Join an Office Hour: Office hours are an open forum for IIE staff to answer your questions live.
Fulbright with Family – Bringing Your Family
- Scholars can find support for navigating the process of traveling with dependents. Your host institution can assist you in the practicalities – finding a place to live, identifying school options for your children, integrating into the local community. Many awards include dependent support/benefits within the award. But even if they don’t, be sure to ask about options. You may wish to do this prior to applying – you can always reach out to the institution or that country’s Fulbright commission.
Register for a Webinar: Webinars allow prospective applicants to learn more about Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program opportunities
Fulbright Scholar Directory: Find Fulbright Scholars by program, discipline, country, academic year or institution