Recruitment for all educational exchange programs is based on open, and fair national competition, and on individual merit and academic excellence. Transparency in the selection process is assured through clearly defined eligibility criteria and requirements. Fulbright Greece is fully committed to recognizing the inherent dignity and worth of every person, and to the provision of equal rights and opportunities.
Fulbright Greece awards scholarships for study, academic research and/or lecturing, and professional development in all disciplines at various educational, cultural and research organizations in the U.S.
Fulbright is much more than a scholarship – Fulbright gives scholars the opportunity to have a transformative cultural and academic experience and provides unrivaled support both during and after the Fulbright grant period. Receiving a Fulbright Award opens many doors and offers unparalleled global networking opportunities.
Please refer to the respective grant category to obtain registration and application information and further details:
Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program
For faculty members and postdoctoral researchers holding a Ph.D. who wish to lecture and/or conduct research at universities or research institutions in the United States. This program is designed for highly qualified academics and researchers aiming to teach, conduct research, pursue career development, or engage in institutional collaboration between Greek and U.S. academic institutions. Ideally, proposed projects should encompass two or more of these aspects. Preference will be given to individuals who are likely to remain active in their field for an extended period, ensuring that the knowledge and experience gained benefit their home institutions and broader academic communities.
Applicants must be employed or affiliated with a Greek institution of higher education or a research institution. Additionally, they must secure an institutional affiliation in the United States. Fulbright grants are awarded for a minimum of three months, with the possibility to extend up to six months (visa sponsorship). To extend beyond the initial three months, recipients must obtain funding from sources other than the Fulbright Foundation and provide proof of these funds. Recipients are also required to secure a leave of absence from their home institution for the grant duration and submit a letter of approval.
Fulbright Foreign Student Program: Visiting Research Students
The program targets doctoral candidates at Greek institutions of higher education, who wish to conduct research at universities and research centers in the United States for up to six months. This opportunity allows them to benefit from a short-term stay in the U.S. Special emphasis will be placed on the research topic, stage, and level, as well as on the detailed presentation of the project proposal. The program aims to support and enhance the mobility of doctoral students, and to promote collaboration between Greek and American universities and research centers.
Fulbright Foreign Student Program: IKY Fulbright Partnership Awards for Research Students
For students currently enrolled as Ph.D. candidates at a recognized institution of higher education in Greece who would benefit from a six-month research period in the United States. The State Scholarships Foundation-IKY in collaboration with Fulbright Greece offers an additional five grants to Greek doctoral students.
Fulbright Foreign Student Program: Graduate Students
For final-year students or students who hold a Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution of higher education in Greece and possess a superior academic record. Grants are awarded in selected fields to pursue graduate study at Master's degree level in the United States and are contributed towards the first academic year. Equal preference is given to applicants in the Humanities & Social Sciences and STEM & Business.
Fulbright Foreign Student Program: Arts Professionals
For practicing/working arts professionals in any field of the visual arts, literary arts, performing arts, digital arts, culinary arts, decorative arts, crafts, design, curatorial studies, arts critique, art history and theory, who wish to grow a higher level of proficiency, to enhance their career, seek advancement opportunities and familiarize with the U.S. cultural scene. The Foundation looks for well defined/sustainable projects that are innovative and may lead to future collaborations between the United States and Greece. Applicants should establish an affiliation with an educational institution and/or cultural organization in the United States, that will host them during their Fulbright grant period, that offer structured educational or vocational training programs and/or coursework on a regular basis over academic semesters sufficient to satisfy Fulbright and J-1 visa regulations. This award is NOT for candidates seeking a degree.
Fulbright Foreign Student Program: Creative Practitioners
Santa Fe Art Institute Ιnternational Thematic Residency Program
The Fulbright Foundation in Greece will select one candidate among creative practitioners for participation in the Santa Fe Art Institute International Thematic Residency Program. SFAI implements yearlong thematic programing that address pertinent questions facing diverse regional and global communities. Candidates are selected on the basis of academic excellence, potential for professional development, civic engagement, extra-curricular activities, the applicant’s ability to creatively and critically engage with the theme of the residency season for which they are applying, and personal qualities/abilities to serve as a cultural ambassador for Greece. The selection focuses on the professional experience of the artist, the quality of their past work, and their potential to sustain productive residency at SFAI.
Fulbright Schuman Program for EU Citizens
The Fulbright Schuman Program, administered by the Commission for Educational Exchange between the United States and Belgium, is jointly financed by the U.S. State Department and the Directorate-General for Education and Culture of the European Commission. The program funds pre-and post-doctoral research, and lecture proposals in the field of U.S.-EU relations, EU policy, or EU institutions for interested American and EU citizens. Successful project proposals will observe an issue of common concern from a comparative perspective and will bear significance for more than one EU member state. Candidates are responsible for organizing their own affiliation with an accredited university, vocational training/professional institution, or independent research center in the EU or the U.S.
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program for International Teachers
For Greek primary and secondary educators who hold full-time teaching positions in any subject. Primary and secondary level library media specialists, guidance counselors, curriculum specialists, special education coordinators, and other educators including administrators who work with primary and/or secondary students at least fifty percent of their time may also apply. The Fulbright DAI brings international primary and secondary teachers to the United States for a semester-long program beginning in January to pursue individual or group projects, audit courses for professional development at a host university, and observe and share their expertise with teachers and students at the host university and local primary and secondary schools.
Study of the United States Institutes for Secondary Educators
For secondary educators (senior high school) involved in the teaching of English and professionals in curriculum development, teacher training and textbook writing. Study of the United States Institutes is a five-week academic training program and its purpose is to improve the quality of teaching and enhance the development of curricula in educational institutions and school systems outside the United States. Institute programs are held at university campuses throughout the United States and focus on a particular theme or topic in American Studies.
Salzburg Global Seminar
For mid career, senior level professionals in political, social, and cultural areas. The Salzburg Seminar, one of the world's leading international educational centers, is dedicated to promoting the exchange of ideas in a multi-disciplinary and cross-cultural environment to participants from 100 countries around the world. Partial grants are awarded to attend five-day long seminars held in Salzburg, Austria that tackle themes related to human progress: imagination, sustainability and justice.
You can locate answers to most frequently asked questions at: Questions and Answers
Scholarship recipients are announced annually during June – July and can be found on the Fulbright Scholarship Program Timeline which includes grants awarded since 1948.
Additional Information
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