Fulbright Schuman International Educator Scholarships for EU Citizens

Fulbright Schuman offers International Educator Awards under the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program to support international education professionals (EU citizens) to conduct research at an accredited U.S. university. The research period can be between three and nine months, and scholarships provide up to €4,000 per month (USD equivalent), plus additional benefits including J-1 visa sponsorship. The application period is 15 September to 1 December (at noon CET). Opportunity at a Glance

- Funder/Program: Fulbright Schuman (as part of the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program)

- Opportunity name: International Educator Award (International Educator grants)

- Applicant citizenship: Citizenship in an EU Member State

- Eligible destination: Accredited U.S. institution (research stay)

- Research duration: Between three months and nine months

- Application period: 15 September to 1 December (at noon CET)

- Scholarship amount: Up to €4,000 per month (USD equivalent)

- Additional benefits (as listed):

- J-1 visa sponsorship - Pre-departure support - Travel stipend of €2,000 (USD equivalent) - Health benefit plan - In-country programming (e.g., seminars, local advisor) - Prestigious title and access to alumni network - Eligibility requirement highlights: Bachelor’s degree, at least three years’ experience in international education, English proficiency, and a required U.S. affiliation letter

About the Opportunity

The International Educator Award supports international education professionals at European universities who wish to conduct research in the United States on topics related to international higher education and/or best practices in this field. Applicants are expected to propose a comparative U.S.–EU perspective on global issues within international higher education and/or to share best practices relevant to the field. Funding and Benefits If selected, Fulbright Schuman provides the following benefits (amounts and items as stated in the source):

- Scholarship: Up to €4,000 per month (USD equivalent)

- J-1 visa sponsorship - Pre-departure support

- Travel stipend: €2,000 (USD equivalent)

- Health benefit plan - In-country programming, such as seminars and a local advisor - Prestigious title and access to the alumni network The source does not specify any additional cost limits, cost-sharing requirements, or whether the award covers all expenses beyond the items listed. Who Is Eligible? To be eligible, applicants must meet the requirements listed below:

- Citizenship: Must be a citizen of an EU Member State

- Language: Must demonstrate proficiency in English

- Education and experience:

- Bachelor’s degree required (candidates do not need to hold a PhD) - At least three years of experience in the field of international education

- International exposure (recommended):

- 3+ months of academic/professional experience in two or more EU Member States is recommended

- Merit criteria (described as factors):

- Academic excellence, or an outstanding personal or professional background Not eligible (examples provided) The source notes that ineligibility may apply if an applicant has any of the following: - Current employment/traineeship at the European Commission - Strong professional ties to European institutions - Current or former residence in the United States - Lack of experience outside of home country

- Concurrence restriction: No candidate may receive Fulbright Schuman funding at the same time as other EC funding (e.g., Marie Curie) for the same activity

(These are listed as potential eligibility-ineligibility factors in the source; the opportunity page does not provide a full exclusion checklist.) Eligible Activities or Priority Areas The opportunity is intended for research related to: - International higher education, and/or - Best practices in international higher education Applicants must also include a proposal demonstrating a comparative U.S.–EU perspective on global issues within international higher education and/or how they will share relevant best practices. Why This Opportunity Matters This award is designed for international education professionals in Europe who want to strengthen their work through research in the United States at an accredited institution. In addition to the research stay, the listed benefits (including J-1 visa sponsorship and in-country programming) support structured participation during the grant period, while the comparative U.S.–EU framing encourages knowledge transfer relevant to European and U.S. communities. How to Apply

- Apply during the application period: 15 September to 1 December (at noon CET).

- Use the online application platform in English: Submit a complete online application via the Fulbright/IIE platform by 1 December at noon (CET). - Prepare required documents and include them in the online application: - Americanized resume/CV - Project Statement (3–5 pages, single-spaced) - Bibliography of References (1–3 pages) - Diploma of most recent degree, including transcripts with completed coursework - Certified translation in English is required unless the original documents are in Dutch, French, or German - Three letters of recommendation (uploaded directly by chosen recommenders into the online application) - Letter of affiliation from a U.S. host institution, including: - Institution letterhead - Exact dates - Objective of the research stay - Facilities access (if any)

- Check application completeness: The source states that incomplete applications will not be considered.

- Select the correct program country and track in the application: - In the “Preliminary Questions” section, applicants must select “European Union (Schuman)” as the Program Country. - In the “Country Information” section, specify that you are applying for the International Educator Award so your application is sent to the appropriate office. - After submitting, confirm receipt (recommended by the source): The source encourages applicants to email after submitting to ensure the o