Fulbright Research Scholarship 2026–2027 in the United States

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Opportunity details

Total reward
3 200 à 4 100 $
Nonprofit organization
Fullbright program
Area
America
Deadline
Study level
Postgraduate
Opportunity type
Scholarships
Opportunity funding
Partial funding
Eligible Countries
United States of America
Eligible Region
All Regions

Description

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

Main Keywords 📝

  • Fulbright Research Scholarship 2026–2027

  • Fulbright Program United States

  • French and European researchers

  • PhD and postdoctoral research

  • Research project in English

  • Invitation letter from a U.S. institution

  • Fulbright letters of recommendation

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

  • Fulbright scholarship funding ($3,200–$4,100/month)

  • Fulbright scholarship benefits: travel, visa, health insurance

  • Franco-American scientific collaboration

  • U.S. research grant

  • Fulbright France application

  • Scientific research stay in the United States

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