Fulbright US Scholar Opportunities in Western Hemisphere Area Studies

Dear Colleagues,

Greetings from the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program! We are writing about exciting opportunities to research and teach abroad. We ask that you please share with your network and post where appropriate.

The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program is open and accepting applications for academic year 2020-2021!  Whether you plan to conduct independent research, teach students, or pursue a professional project, Fulbright makes a real and lasting impact. Fulbright Scholars return to their home institutions with enhanced career prospects, ideas for future collaborations, and a truly global perspective. Don’t miss out on this important opportunity to share knowledge and serve as a cultural ambassador through Fulbright. The deadline to apply to the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program is September 16th, 2019. U.S. citizenship is required.

There are many options for awards focusing on North and Latin American Area Studies including the following:

Brazil: Fulbright Distinguished Chair in American Studies at the Federal University of Minas Gerais
Canada: Research Chairs in Indigenous Studies
Chile: Social Sciences, Humanities and Education
Colombia: All Disciplines
Mexico: U.S. Studies Chair
Multiple Countries: Fulbright-Carlos Rico Award for North American Studies

View a full list of our awards in the Western Hemisphere here.

There are nearly 500 awards available in more than 125 countries. The complete list of grant opportunities are located in the Catalog of Awards.

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Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Team
Contact: scholars@iie.org

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