Academic Exchange Programs - Scholars

As authorized by the Fulbright-Hays Act, the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) seeks to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries by means of educational and cultural exchan

The flagship international exchange program sponsored by the United States Government, the Fulbright Program is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. Funding is provided to non-profit organizations, colleges, and universities to support their work in designing and administering programs as well as coordinating program logistics. Funding supports publicity and recruitment, screening of applications, communication with participants, payment of individual grantee costs, and the provision of enrichment activities. Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSIs) for Scholars and Secondary Educators are fiveweek academic programs designed to strengthen curricula and improve the quality of teaching and research about the United States in academic institutions overseas. Foreign university faculty, secondary educators, and other scholars spend approximately four weeks in an academic residency at a U.S. college or university as well as a one-week study tour. Scholars and Secondary Educators establish networks with American scholars and engage in lectures, panels, seminar discussions, debates, and site visits. The Fulbright Specialist Program (FSP) provides an on-demand, rapid response exchange resource which sends highly qualified U.S. academics and professionals to host institutions abroad for short term visits of two-to-six weeks with a goal of sharing expertise and establishing partnerships which benefit institutions and communities both in the United States and overseas. Specialists carry out projects at host institutions that align with Department of State goals and the priorities of foreign host institutions. The Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Program enables U.S. colleges and universities to host academicians from abroad to lecture on a wide range of subject fields for a semester or academic year; to interact with students, faculty, and staff across campus; and to engage with the local community outside of campus, as part of internationalization efforts. The Fulbright Global Scholar Award allows U.S. academics and professionals to engage in multi-country, trans-regional projects. Fulbright Global Scholars conduct research and teaching activities in two to three countries with flexible scheduling options. Participants represent a broad range of fields and levels of professional experience. Regional cohort programs -- the International Education Administrators (IEA) Seminars -- place visiting scholars from selected countries at U.S. colleges and universities and U.S. scholars at host institutions in select countries abroad.

Pursuant to the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, as amended (Fulbright-Hays Act) the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State awards grants and cooperative agreements to educational and cultural public or private nonprofit foundations or institutions. Applications may be submitted by public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3). Organizations must have nonprofit status with the IRS at the time of application. Please refer to the Grants.gov or the U.S. Department of State's MyGrants (formerly SAMS Domestic) announcement for further eligibility criteria.

Beneficiaries include recipient organizations, educational institutions, other non-government organizations (NGOs) that meet the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3), as well as sponsored participants, and the American people and the people of participating countries who interact with the international participants.

The flagship international exchange program sponsored by the United States Government, the Fulbright Program is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. Funding is provided to non-profit organizations, colleges, and universities to support their work in designing and administering programs as well as coordinating program logistics. Funding supports publicity and recruitment, screening of applications, communication with participants, payment of individual grantee costs, and the provision of enrichment activities. Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSIs) for Scholars and Secondary Educators are five to six week academic programs designed to strengthen curricula and improve the quality of teaching about the United States in academic institutions overseas. Hosted by U.S. universities and colleges, foreign university faculty, secondary educators, and other scholars spend approximately four weeks in an academic residency followed by a complimenting one to two-week study tour to another region of the United States. During the Institutes, scholars engage in rigorous academic coursework, seminar, and panel discussions; interact and establish networks with American scholars; meet with experts in the respective disciplines, visit civic institutions, and pursue related research interests. The Fulbright Specialist Program (FSP) provides an on-demand, rapid response exchange resource which sends highly qualified U.S. academics and professionals to host institutions abroad for short term visits of two-to-six weeks with a goal of sharing expertise and establishing partnerships which benefit institutions and communities both in the United States and overseas. Specialists carry out projects at host institutions that align with Department of State goals and the priorities of foreign host institutions. The Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Program enables U.S. colleges and universities to host academicians from abroad to lecture on a wide range of subject fields for a semester or academic year; to interact with students, faculty, and staff across campus; and to engage with the local community outside of campus, as part of internationalization efforts. Preference is given to institutions less involved in international exchange and/or institutions serving minority audiences, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic Serving Institutions, Tribal Colleges, Asian American and Pacific Islander serving Institutions, American Indian and Alaska Native Serving Institutions, Predominantly Black Institutions, small liberal arts colleges, community colleges and rural colleges and universities. The Fulbright Global Scholar Award allows U.S. academics and professionals to engage in multi-country, trans-regional projects. Fulbright Global Scholars conduct research and teaching activities in two to three countries with flexible scheduling options. Participants represent a broad range of fields and levels of professional experience. The Fulbright Arctic Initiative supports and facilitates cross-disciplinary research and cooperation on shared challenges in the Arctic among scholars from the eight member states of the Arctic Council. Regional cohort programs -- the International Education Administrators (IEA) Seminars -- place visiting scholars from selected countries at U.S. colleges and universities and U.S. scholars at host institutions in select countries abroad.

As stated in the Grants.gov or the U.S. Department of State's MyGrants (formerly SAMS Domestic) announcements.

As stated in the Grants.gov or the U.S. Department of State's MyGrants (formerly SAMS Domestic) announcements.

Final awards cannot be made until funds have been appropriated by Congress, allocated and committed through internal Bureau procedures. Successful applicants will receive a Federal Assistance Award (FAA) from the Bureau's Grants Office. The FAA and the original proposal with subsequent modifications (if applicable) shall be the only binding authorizing document between the recipient and the U.S. Government. The FAA will be signed by an authorized Grants Officer, and mailed to the recipient's responsible officer identified in the application.

As stated in the Grants.gov or the U.S. Department of State's MyGrants (formerly SAMS Domestic) announcements.