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
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
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