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.

Now Open

The 2026-27 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Competition is now open.

Application deadline: Monday, September 15, 2025

Online Info Session

Join our Fulbright U.S. Scholar Online Info Session specifically for Virginia Tech faculty on Wednesday, March 19, 1:00–2:00 p.m. ET. Register to receive the webinar Zoom link. Speakers include a representative from the Institute of International Education to discuss award opportunities, the application and selection process and answer your questions, plus a member of the Provost’s Office to discuss fellowship leave at Virginia Tech. For more information, email Dr. Nicole Sanderlin.

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