The Fulbright-Schuman Programme offers grants to EU citizens for study, research, or lecturing in the United States, focusing on EU affairs, European integration, or US-EU relations.
There are 5 types of grants available:
- Doctoral Research. For those with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and and academic/professional experience of 3+ months in two or more EU Member States.
- Post-Doctoral Research and Lecturing. For those who received a PhD before departure to the US and have an academic/professional experience of 3+ months in two or more EU Member States.
- Fulbright-NATO Security Studies Award. For those with citizenship in a NATO member country (except the U.S.) and with a minimum of a PhD or other terminal degree.
- International Educator Award. For those with citizenship in an EU Member State and with an Academic/professional experience of 3+ months in two or more EU Member States.
- Innovation Award. For proposals focused on EU or US-EU approaches to innovative technologies and business models and their integration with new and existing policies and regulations.
The application procedure is the same as when applying for either a Doctoral (students) or Post-Doctoral Research (scholars) grant, but the ‘Country Information’ section needs to specify that you are applying for the innovation award.
Eligibility criteria
- citizenship in an EU Member State
- proficiency in English
- minimum of a bachelor’s degree
Benefits
- monthly scholarship to cover tuition, living costs, etc.
- one-time travel stipend
- J-visa sponsorship
- Health benefit plan
- Pre-departure support
- Access to the alumni network
- Access to in-country programmes
How to apply
- Complete an online application
- Provide necessary documents, including an Americanised CV, study/research objectives essay, transcripts, letters of recommendation and letter(s) of admission or affiliation from a US host institution.
Deadline: 1 December 2025, at noon CET.
More information: Eurodesk
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