Fulbright US Scholar Program

Annual fellowship for graduate students researching community associations. Offers up to $5,000 stipend and requires a substantial research paper.

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DeadlineSeptember 15, 2026, 5:00 PM Eastern (UTC -4:00)

Award amount$16,000 stipend; up to $5,000 stipend; Stipend and allowances; Round-trip international travel; Minimum total monthly stipend of $3,500; Health benefits for accidents and sickness; Stipend rates vary by country and activity

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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IEA Recommender Instructions

Instructions for recommenders submitting letters for the Fulbright U.S. International Education Administrators (IEA) Award. Details submission process and deadlines.

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Deadline

September 15, 2026, 5:00 PM Eastern; November 2, 2026, 5:00 PM Eastern; February 1, 2027, 5:00 PM Eastern

Requirements

Letter of Recommendation (LOR) required; Must be submitted electronically; Cannot be relatives, embassy/commission reps, State Dept reps, or IIE/CIES members; Letter should be up to 3 pages; Must be on letterhead and signed (recommended)

Application materials

Recommendation letter

How to apply

Applicant registers recommender in online system; Recommender receives email with unique upload link; Complete recommendation form online; Upload letter as PDF or Word document; Submit letter before deadline

Documents

Recommendation letter (PDF or Word)

Contact

Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program

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