The Fulbright Schuman Program awards scholarships to European citizens for research in the United States focusing on EU policy or the transatlantic relationship.

Grants are available to candidates with citizenship in any of the 27 EU Member States for doctoral research and post-doctoral research and/or lecturing at a U.S. institution. Proposals should have a strong EU component on a topic that is relevant to US-EU relations, EU affairs/policy, or EU institutions.

Graduate Awards:

• As part of the Fulbright Foreign Student Program, Fulbright Schuman awards scholarships to European citizens to study or conduct doctoral research in any academic field at an accredited U.S. institution for a period between four months and nine months.
• Successful candidates receive a scholarship of up to 3000 EUR per month, J-1 visa sponsorship, pre-departure support and in-country programming, a 2000 EUR travel stipend, a health benefit plan, and access to the global Fulbright alumni network.

Post-Doctoral Awards:

• As part of the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program, Fulbright Schuman awards scholarships to European citizens to conduct post-doctoral research and/or lecture in any academic field at an accredited U.S. institution for a period between three months and nine months.
• Successful candidates receive a scholarship of up to 4000 EUR per month, J-1 visa sponsorship, pre-departure support and in-country programming, a 2000 EUR travel stipend, a health benefit plan, and access to the global Fulbright alumni network.

Basic Information:

The annual application window is from 15 September to 1 December for projects starting in the following academic year. This means that applications to the Fulbright Schuman Program for research projects during the 2027-28 academic year will be accepted until 1 December 2026.

Candidates are expected to submit clear, creative, and feasible project proposals and demonstrate the following characteristics:

• Academic excellence or outstanding personal or professional background
• Ambassadorial qualities necessary for educational and cultural exchange
• Interest in contributing to the Fulbright alumni community
• Willingness to return to home country and share newfound knowledge

Note that candidates applying for the Fulbright Schuman Program should not apply for other Fulbright awards in the same competition year.

Information Webinars:

• 21 October 2026 from 17:00 to 18:00 CET (register)
• 5 November 2026 from 10:00 to 11:00 CET (register)
• 18 November 2026 from 17:00 to 18:00 CET (register)

Application Deadline: 1 December, 2026

For more information about the program, visit the website HERE.