Post-Doctoral Research

Fulbright Scholarships – Grants for Post-Doctoral Research

Deadline: MARCH 1

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.

I. 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

II. 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

APPLICATION TIMELINE FOR LECTURER-RESEARCH SCHOLARS:

For those deadlines that fall on a weekend, please use the previous Friday at NOON (12pm) as the deadline to deliver all applications and supporting materials to the Fulbright office in Brussels.

November 1, 2013: Competition opens, applications available
February 1, 2014: Deadline to submit preliminary application form consisting of biographical data (roughly 2 pages). (Note: the preliminary application will become available 3-months prior to deadline)
February 15, 2014: Deadline for letter of affiliation from a U.S. institution (Fulbright Office will give you the link to the FINAL application forms at this time)
March 1, 2014: Final online application deadline at NOON (12pm), consisting of a 15 page application form with CV, writing sample, three recommendation letters, transcripts, etc)
Mid-March 2014: 10 minute interview in English at the Commission for Educational Exchange in Brussels

End March 2014: Applicants notified by e-mail
Mid-June 2014: Pre-departure meeting at the U.S. Embassy and reception with the U.S. Ambassador
July-March 2014: Departures to the U.S.