Program guide
How to apply to Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program (to the U.S.)
Brings non-US faculty and professionals to the United States for 3-12 months of research or lecturing; about 900 grants a year from 100+ countries.
Step by step
- Check that you are eligibleThe published rules: Open to researchers, licensed professionals; Citizens of participating countries with a doctorate or equivalent experience; apply through the Fulbright Commission or US embassy in your country.
- Gather the materialsYou will need: Research proposal, Academic CV, Recommendation letters (drafts for your referees).
- Write the answersWrite to a potential host early with a short, specific note on shared research interests; many programs require their agreement.
- Submit on the official pageApply through the official page (Country commission), and keep the confirmation.
- Follow upNote when results are due. If the organiser invites questions, ask once, briefly, after the date has passed.
Timeline
- 42 days before the deadlineAsk referees and order documentsAsk your referees, and order transcripts or score reports; these depend on other people's timelines.
- 28 days before the deadlineDraft the statementDraft the statement around one clear plan, with evidence from your record.
- 10 days before the deadlineReview and remindReview against the selection criteria; gently remind referees of the date.
- 2 days before the deadlineSubmit and keep the confirmationSubmit early and check that every reference shows as received.
Questions you will meet, answered honestly
What will you work on during the visit?
A focused project that uses something specific about the host institution.
How is the visit funded?
List your funding sources accurately; if you need the program's funding, say so.
What reviewers of visiting scholar programs look for
- Write to a potential host early with a short, specific note on shared research interests; many programs require their agreement.
- Propose a realistic plan for the visit's length and what you will produce.
- Check visa and funding rules; some programs ask for proof of funding for the whole stay.
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