Fulbright Doctoral Scholarship 2026–2027 for a Research Stay

The Fulbright Doctoral Program 2026–2027 allows French doctoral students to undertake a research stay in the United States for 4 to 10 months. All disciplines are eligible. The scholarship covers travel, visa, university fees, and health insurance, with a monthly stipend of $2,200. Deadline: December 20, 2025, at 11:59 PM (Paris time).

Fulbright "Doctoral Students" Program (2026–2027)
📅 Important Dates

• Opening of applications: September 1, 2025

• Application deadline: December 20, 2025, at 11:59 PM (Paris time)

• Period of departure to the U.S.: between August 1, 2026, and May 1, 2027

• Scholarship duration: 4 to 10 months (depending on the research project)

✅ Eligibility Requirements

• Be a French national

• Be enrolled in a doctoral program in a French graduate school

• Obtain an invitation letter from a U.S. institution specifying the dates of the stay and the status of "Visiting Student Researcher" or equivalent

• Submit a research project written in English

• Provide three letters of recommendation

🎯 Selection Criteria

• Quality and relevance of the research project

• Motivation and personality of the candidate

• Level and quality of previous studies

🌐 Research Fields
All academic and scientific disciplines are eligible, including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, medicine, arts, and culture

💰 Scholarship Amount
$2,200 per month
Can be combined with a French doctoral salary

🛫 Benefits

• Coverage of travel, visa, university fees, and health insurance

• Access to an international network of researchers

• Opportunity to strengthen Franco-American collaborations

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