Fulbright Fellowships

Fulbright U.S. Scholar Awards

Each year, the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program offers over 400 awards in more than 135 countries for U.S. academics, administrators and professionals to teach, research and conduct professional projects around the world.

Interested faculty and professionals are encouraged to consider the multiple types of awards offered by Fulbright. For a full list of Fulbright award offerings, please visit the U.S. Scholars Awards Search.

Applications are Now Open

Applications are now open for the 2027-28 academic year with a deadline of Tuesday, September 15 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Check out the resources below for more information.

Upcoming Information Session

Join our Online Fulbright Information Session for Virginia Tech faculty on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 2:00–3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Please register using this link to receive the Zoom access details. The session will feature a representative from the Institute of International Education, who will provide an overview of available awards, the application and selection process, and answer questions. A member of the Provost’s Office will also discuss fellowship leave at Virginia Tech.

Resources

Connect with Fulbright to receive the latest program updates and resources
Register for a Webinar to learn more about available awards and get application advice
Join an Office Hour to ask questions directly to IIE staff
Newsletter Signup

Contact Dr. Nicole Sanderlin, Virginia Tech’s Fulbright Liaison, with application questions.

Questions?

See Frequently Asked Questions for Virginia Tech Faculty (PDF) for more information.

Virginia Tech faculty members interested in applying should email Nicole Sanderlin, Director of Global Engagement in the College of Engineering and Virginia Tech’s Fulbright Liaison.

The Provost’s Office assists department, college or division leadership in facilitating leave for Fulbright fellowships. For questions about leave arrangements for Fulbright Scholar Awards, email: Rachel Gabriele, Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs.

Related Resources

Fulbright Specialist Program: Part of the larger Fulbright Program, this is a unique opportunity for U.S. academics and established professionals to engage in year-round project opportunities of two- to six-weeks in length at host institutions across the globe. Prospective Specialists and host institutions participate in a competitive selection and matching process.
ICTAS External Faculty Awards
VT Global Education Office