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Fulbright Research Scholarship 2026–2027 in the United States

Total reward
3 200 à 4 100 $
Nonprofit organization
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Deadline
Study level
Opportunity type
Opportunity funding
Partial funding
Eligible Countries
Eligible Region
All Regions

he Fulbright Research Program 2026–2027 offers French or European researchers in permanent positions the opportunity to undertake a research stay in the United States for 3 to 6 months. All disciplines are eligible. The scholarship covers travel, visa, university fees, and health insurance, with a monthly stipend of $3,200 to $4,100. Deadline: December 20, 2025, at 11:59 PM (Paris time).

 Fulbright "Researchers" 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: 3 to 6 months (depending on the research project)

Eligibility Requirements

  • Be a French or European researcher in a permanent position in France

  • Hold a PhD or be in postdoctoral research

  • Obtain an invitation letter from a U.S. institution specifying the dates of the stay

  • 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 and social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, medicine, arts, and culture

💰 Scholarship Amount
$3,200 to $4,100 per month, varying by destination

🛫 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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