Current Funding Situation CIES, a private agency that manages the federal Fulbright funds, has been operating without a final budget for next year. Their funding has been reduced approximately 20 percent overall. This has reduced the duration and number of Fulbrights, while their dollar amounts, controlled by the host institution, have remained fairly stable. There is a growing emphasis, however, on student awards and on lecturing rather than research.
Awards are taxable.
Stipends are based on professional rank. Travel for the applicant and two dependents is provided on US carriers only, and such work-related expenses as books are covered. Housing is generally provided free of charge by the host, but finding a place for more than one spouse and one child may be difficult.