Fulbright Scholar News
What’s next for 2024-25 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Applicants
Thanks again to all who applied for 2024-25 Fulbright U.S. Scholar awards. Still unsure of what happens now? As a reminder of what to expect, you can reference the timeline on our site that outlines your application’s journey, step by step:
- October-November: Peer Review Committees evaluate applications, meeting to determine which applications are recommended for further consideration in the host country.
- December: Applicants notified whether their application has been recommended for further consideration in the host country.
- December-May: U.S. Embassies (Posts) or binational Fulbright Commissions overseas review recommended applications and nominate candidates for selection.
- January-June: All recommended candidates are forwarded to the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board for approval. Upon approval, IIE notifies candidates whether they have been selected.
- June – Onward: Grant details are finalized and grants may begin per start dates listed in the Catalog of Awards. For some countries, an orientation may be scheduled for applicants selected for grant.
- Note: Please let IIE know if your email address changed since you submitted your application, as that is how you will receive all official updates to your status!
Strengthen your global connections with an International Education Administrator Award
Fulbright International Education Administrators (IEA) Seminars are fully funded opportunities for U.S. higher education administrators to participate intensive two-week seminars abroad to learn about other countries’ higher education systems. By participating in a Fulbright IEA seminar, you can build your institution’s capacity for international education, gain a cross-cultural perspective, and open doors to collaboration with colleagues and students throughout the world.
Seminar Activities Include
- Campus visits to a wide range of universities and colleges.
- Briefings from faculty and administration at public and private higher education institutions as well as from leading educational experts and government officials.
- Tours of historical and cultural sites.
All travel, accommodations, and schedules are provided by the Fulbright IEA Program.
Current IEA Seminar Participating Countries
2025-26 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Applicants
The 2025-26 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program competition is open! Hundreds of awards across all world regions will allow academics, professionals and artists to teach, research, and carry out professional projects abroad. Curious to see what awards in 2025-26 have to offer? Join a webinar to learn more about the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program, awards and the application process. All webinars and slides are archived on the Fulbright website.
Upcoming Fulbright U.S. Scholar Office Hours
Get your questions answered live!
- Europe/Eurasia – Tuesday, September 3 at 4:00 PM
- All Regions – Wednesday, September 4 at 4:00 PM
- Global Award – Monday, September 9 at 11:00 AM
- Europe/Eurasia – Monday, September 9 at 4:00 PM
- All Regions – Tuesday, September 10 at 4:00 PM
- Open Office Hours – Wednesday, September 11 at 2:00 PM
- Fulbright IEA Awards – Wednesday, September 11 at 3:00 PM
- Open Office Hours – Thursday, September 12 at 3:00 PM
- Fulbright IEA Awards – Thursday, September 12 at 2:00 PM
- Open Office Hours – Friday, September 13 at 1:00 PM
As our competition deadline of September 16 is quickly approaching, we invite you to join our Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Office Hours. These open forums will provide applicants a chance to ask their question(s) live to IIE staff. Come prepared with your questions or simply listen along to learn from the conversation. We look forward to seeing you (virtually)!
Note that any times listed for Office Hours are in U.S. Eastern standard time. Can’t join us live? Take a look at our Fulbright U.S. Scholar Application – Open Forum!