Fulbright Grants for Scholars 2027/2028 (Denmark)

Fulbright Denmark offers Grants for Scholars (DK Citizens) for eligible Danish citizens to complete a self-planned research and teaching stay at a U.S. university. The opportunity is for the academic year 2027/2028 (Fall 2027 and/or Spring 2028) and provides a grant amount of DKK 200,000. The application deadline is Wednesday, 17 February 2027 at 12:00 (noon) CET. Opportunity at a Glance

- Funder/Programme: Fulbright Denmark

- Opportunity name: Grants for Scholars (DK Citizens) (Visiting scholars)

- Type: Academic exchange grant for a U.S. research and teaching stay

- Academic year: 2027/2028 (Fall 2027 and/or Spring 2028)

- Grant amount: DKK 200,000

- Project duration: 1 or 2 semesters (minimum 4 months, maximum 10 months)

- Eligible host country: United States (U.S. university hosting a stay)

- Application deadline: Wednesday, 17 February 2027 at 12:00 (noon) CET

- Application portal: Global application portal through the U.S. Institute of International Education (IIE)

About the Opportunity

Fulbright Denmark describes its Grants for Scholars (DK Citizens) as supporting academic exchange between the United States and Denmark. The programme aims to select talented scholars with outstanding academic performance who can contribute to mutual understanding as cultural ambassadors of Denmark. Eligible applicants apply for a self-planned research and teaching stay at a U.S. university, with both research and teaching components. Funding and Benefits

- Grant amount: DKK 200,000 (as specified for this academic year)

- Timeframe: Grants are available for the 2027/2028 academic year (Fall 2027 and/or Spring 2028).

- Duration limits: Grants support one or two semesters, with the stay lasting minimum four and maximum ten months.

- In-kind/program support: Fulbright Denmark states it will help and advise grantees through the process and invite them to a pre-departure meeting in June with practical advice and an opportunity to meet other Fulbrighters. - Additional funding expectations: The source states applicants will most likely need extra funding to finance the stay in the United States, and recommends applying for other stipends early or having substantial savings. Cost rules, reimbursement details, and whether funds must cover specific cost categories are not specified in the source. Who Is Eligible? Eligible applicant types Fulbright Denmark’s “Visiting scholars” category includes: - Scholars with Danish citizenship who are assistant professor, associate professor, or professor employed at a higher educational institution in the Kingdom of Denmark, or - Postdoc scholars with no affiliation to a higher educational institution in the Kingdom of Denmark (but still meeting other eligibility requirements). Mandatory eligibility requirements (as stated)

Applicants must meet the following:

- Danish citizenship is required (permanent residence is not sufficient). - Applicants must have a high level of English proficiency. - The grant is for a stay at a U.S. university with both research and teaching components. - Applicants are expected to remain at their host institution throughout the grant period, with limited travel abroad. - Grants are awarded to all academic fields (no field restriction is stated). - The grant will not be awarded to dependents. Not eligible / cannot apply if Applicants cannot apply if any of the following apply: - You have dual U.S./Danish citizenship or an American “Green card.” - You have already commenced your research/teaching in the U.S. - You are going to the U.S. before August. - You want to go on a conference, summer school, group travel, etc. (i.e., not an approved research/teaching stay). - The source advises applicants to contact Fulbright Denmark if they have lived or studied in the U.S. and think it might affect their chances (the exact impact is not specified). Eligible host location - The stay must be at a U.S. university. The source does not list specific U.S. states or institutions. Eligible Activities or Priority Areas

The grant supports:

- A self-planned research and teaching stay at a U.S. university, where both a research component and a teaching component are required.

The source states:

- Grants are awarded for all academic fields. - Applicants should expect to remain at the host institution with limited travel abroad during the grant period. Specific priority themes (e.g., global challenges, sectors, SDGs) are not specified in the source. Why This Opportunity Matters This opportunity is designed for Danish scholars who want to undertake a U.S.-based academic exchange that includes both research and teaching. Fulbright Denmark emphasizes that grantees are evaluated not only on academic and professional achievements, but also on their potential to build on the exchange to become leaders and contribute to mutual understanding. The programme also notes structured support, including advice through the process and a pre-departure meeting in June. How to Apply - Check eligibility using Fulbright Denmark’s “Check your eligibility here” guidance (link location is referenced as “Check your eligibility here” in the source; the exact URL is not specified in the source). - Wait for the application portal to be open. The source states that the application link is available by clicking the ‘Apply’ button on the page when the portal is open. - Apply via the global application portal through the U.S. Institute of International Education (IIE). The source specifies that all applicants must apply using the global application portal through the U.S. IIE.

- Submit by the deadline: Wednesday, 17 February 2027 at 12:00 (noon) CET.

Official application portal link: “Apply here” is referenced in the source, but the full URL is not provided in the supplied text. Readers should use the official Fulbright Denmark opportunity page to access the portal during the open application period. Final decisions and award timing - Fulbright Denmark states that final application decisions will be