Applications open for Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program (Israel)

The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program provides grants to nearly 1,000 foreign scholars from over 100 countries to conduct post-doctoral research at U.S. institutions. The U.S. host academic period can range from an academic semester to a full academic year. The application deadline for the 2027–28 competition is December 21, 2026 (as stated by the source). The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program supports researchers in all disciplines through visiting scholar grants for post-doctoral research at U.S. campuses. The program is designed for foreign scholars and supports research periods ranging from an academic semester to a full academic year. The source notes that while researchers in all disciplines are supported, countries may prioritize certain fields of research. The source states that the program awards approximately 1,000 grants annually for foreign scholars to conduct post-doctoral research in the United States. Specific grant amounts are not specified in the source.

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The source does not provide details on cost limits, matching requirements, or restrictions beyond the eligibility rules below. Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements listed by the source: Eligibility requirements may be administered through the relevant binational Fulbright Commission or U.S. Embassy office in the applicant’s home country (application routing is described below). The program supports post-doctoral research conducted at U.S. institutions across the United States. Researchers in all disciplines are supported, and the source states that some countries may prioritize certain fields of research. No additional sector lists, themes, or activity restrictions are specified in the provided source text. This program is aimed at foreign scholars seeking to carry out post-doctoral research in the United States during either an academic semester or a full academic year. In addition to research funding support, the source lists practical program components such as J-1 visa sponsorship and a health benefit plan, which are often critical for international academic exchanges. Applicants apply through the relevant office in their home country, as follows: The source provides the competition deadline as December 21, 2026. Deadline time and time zone are not specified in the source. Applicants should confirm timing in the official application system or local Fulbright office guidance. (Additional proposal-specific guidance is not provided in the supplied source text, so applicants should rely on the official program instructions.) What is the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program 2027–28? It is a Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program competition that awards grants to foreign scholars for post-doctoral research at U.S. institutions for an academic semester or up to a full academic year. How many grants are awarded? The source states the program awards approximately 1,000 grants annually. What benefits does the program provide? The source lists enrichment activities, J-1 visa sponsorship, a health benefit plan, and funding support. It does not specify the monetary award amount. Who can apply? Applicants must be citizens of a country with an active Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program, hold a doctoral degree (or equivalent professional training/experience) at the time of application, demonstrate sufficient English proficiency, and must not be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident. Where will recipients conduct research? Recipients conduct post-doctoral research on U.S. campuses/institutions across the United States (exact campus/project details are not specified in the source). What is the application deadline for 2027–28? The source lists the deadline as December 21, 2026. The source does not provide a deadline time or time zone. How do I submit an application? The source instructs applicants to apply through the binational Fulbright Commission or the U.S. Embassy in their home country, and it also provides the online application link: apply.iie.org/fvsp/2027. If you are a foreign scholar and your country has an active Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program, review the eligibility requirements carefully and confirm how your home-country binational Fulbright Commission or U.S. Embassy manages applications. Then complete your submission using the official application portal linked in the source by December 21, 2026.