What is a Fulbright chair?

Fulbright Visiting Research Chairs can guest lecture in university courses, mentor students, lecture in public venues, network, and promote their research, while representing the Fulbright program, and their home and host institutions.

What is a Fulbright research Scholar?

At-a-Glance The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program provides grants to approximately 850 foreign scholars from over 100 countries to conduct post-doctoral research at U.S. institutions from an academic semester to a full academic year.

What is a Fulbright Senior Scholar?

The Fulbright Senior Specialists Program is a new Fulbright initiative offering short-term grants of two to six weeks to U.S. scholars and professionals. Overseas academic institutions worldwide request Fulbright Senior Specialists throughout the year.

Why is Fulbright important?

Led by the U.S. government in partnership with 160 countries worldwide, Fulbright builds lasting connections between the people of the United States and the people of other countries—building mutual understanding between nations, advancing knowledge across communities, and improving lives around the world.

Can you get a Fulbright with a PhD?

Applicants who hold a doctorate are ineligible. Have sufficient proficiency in the host language to carry out the project required.

How much is a Fulbright scholarship worth?

But how much is the stipend for Fulbright? Fulbright grants offer a $1,000-per-month allowance as a minimum and an ongoing monthly allowance of $1,150 for housing and upkeep. There’s also a $3,500 allowance for traveling and relocating, along with $500 for books and research.

What is a Fulbright Canada Research Chair?

Fulbright Canada Research Chairs are pre-arranged affiliations to host exceptional scholars who conduct research important to that university. Partner universities are excited to welcome the Fulbright Canada Research Chairs into campus life and encourage them to engage with students and faculty, and the broader community.

What can I do with a Fulbright?

You can conduct your own research, work collaboratively with new colleagues, guest lecture at university courses, mentor students, lecture in public venues, network, and promote your research while representing the Fulbright program, and your home and host institutions.

How many Fulbright grants are there in Canada?

These Fulbright Awards provide approximately 45 research grants to U.S. faculty and experienced professionals in a wide variety of academic and professional fields. The Fulbright Canada Research Chairs are organized by discipline.