2027 Fulbright-Schuman Scholarships for study and research in the United States
The Fulbright-Schuman Programme offers scholarships to EU citizens to study, conduct research or teach in the United States, focusing on EU affairs, European integration or US-EU relations.
Grants are available to candidates from any of the 27 EU Member States for a period of up to nine months. Proposals must have a strong European component on a topic relevant to US–EU relations, EU affairs or policies, or EU institutions, and must involve at least two EU Member States.
Applicants are expected to submit clear, creative and viable project proposals, and to demonstrate the following characteristics.
Academic excellence or an outstanding personal or professional background
- The qualities of an ambassador necessary for educational and cultural exchange
An interest in contributing to the Fulbright alumni community.
A willingness to return to their home country and share their newly acquired knowledge.
There are 5 types of grants available:
1. Doctoral research
For those holding at least a bachelor’s degree and having at least 3 months’ academic or professional experience in two or more EU Member States.
2. Postdoctoral research and teaching
For those who obtained a PhD before departing for the US and have at least three months’ academic or professional experience in two or more EU Member States.
3. Fulbright-NATO Security Studies Award
For those who are citizens of a NATO member country (excluding the United States) and hold at least a PhD or an equivalent postgraduate qualification.
4. International Educator Award
For those who are citizens of an EU Member State and have at least 3 months’ academic or professional experience in two or more EU Member States.
5. Innovation Award
For proposals focusing 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 for applying for a PhD scholarship (students) or a postdoctoral research fellowship (researchers), but in the ‘Country Information’ section, you must specify that you are applying for the Innovation Award.