The program for junior and senior faculty members sponsors lecturing and/or research stays at various stipend levels for a duration of 3-8 months. Applicants should have established contact with potential German host institutions and solicited an invitation.
For the benefit of a German student audience, Fulbright Germany encourages applications from scholars with lecturing projects or research projects with some regular lecturing component.
Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award - All Disciplines:
Flex option:
Flex is designed for scholars who require multiple visits to the host country. This option allows grants to be conducted over short segments, preferably during the German fall and/or spring semesters.
Flex grant parameters:
Scholars planning segments that last less than one term (i.e., two months) but include teaching activities need to submit a proposal to teach one or two block seminars over four to six weeks.
General Benefits
Specific Benefits
Based on academic standing and grant category, the following stipend levels apply:
U.S. scholars with adequate academic experience in teaching and/or research who propose projects in cooperation with a German host institution (usually a university, Fachhochschule, or a post-secondary university-level institution).
Applicants with a U.S.-German dual citizenship are not eligible.
Equal opportunities, diversity, inclusion, and educational equity are among the fundamental principles of Fulbright Germany. Applications are open to all individuals regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age, social status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Fulbright Germany encourages applicants from traditionally underrepresented student groups to apply for all of its scholarships, programs, and other activities.
The application deadline for Fulbright U.S. Scholar awards for academic year 2024-2025 is Friday, September 15, 2023.
Information and application instructions are available from the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES), the scholar division of the Institute of International Education (IIE).
All applications will be reviewed by special selection committees, and grants are awarded in competition and depending on funds available. The Selection Committee may suggest shorter grant periods than requested.
American Programs
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