Post Doctoral Research

The Commission will only consider applications in this competition from research scholars and lecturers who are assured of a position with an American institution of higher education.

Fulbright Awards

Approximately 10 grants-in-aid and travel grants will be available for candidates who would undertake post-doctoral research or university lecturing for a minimum of three months, maximum one year, at a maximum of two accredited American universities or institutions of higher education. preliminary application

Fulbright-Schuman Program

Approximately 22 awards will be available for EU academics, professionals, or policy makers for research or lecturing on EU affairs or U.S.-E.U. relations at a recognized institution in the U.S. Each award includes a monthly stipend, round-trip travel, health and accident insurance, and visa sponsorship. Fulbright-Schuman Program

Timeline Lecturer-Research Scholar

2 March - Competition opens, applications available

15 February – Suggested deadline for preliminary application form (see website)
1 March – Final application deadline (including three letters of recommendations and letter of affiliation or invitation from a US university)

15 March- deadline for 3 letters of recommendations

Mid March- 15 minute interview in English at the Commission for Educational Exchange in Brussels (see interview)
Mid March – Applicants notified by physical mail

April- health forms needed
Mid June- Pre-departure meeting at US embassy and reception with US ambassador

September-March departures to the US