Aug. 1 is the deadline for lecturing and research grants. Deadlines for special programs are May 1 for distinguished Fulbright chairpersons in Western Europe and Canada, and Nov. 1 for Fulbright seminars for international education and academic administrators. Opportunities for lecturing or advanced research in nearly l30 countries are available to faculty and professionals outside academe. Almost all disciplines are represented, including most areas in the arts and humanities, social sciences, natural and applied sciences and professional fields such as business, journalism and law.
Awards range from two months to a full academic year.
Fulbright senior scholars must be U.S. citizens and have a doctorate or a terminal degree in such fields as the fine arts or comparable professional qualifications. For lecturing awards, teaching experience is expected. Foreign language skills are necessary for some countries, but most lecturing assignments are in English. All academic ranks are encouraged. Academic administrators, independent scholars, artists and professionals from the private and public sector also qualify.