The application process for the Fulbright Program, while thorough, should certainly not be formidable. The applications for the flagship Core Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program in either lecturing and/or research are due by August 1 each year at www.cies.org. This website has very useful information on past recipients and their experiences and advice for completing applications. Many of the awards differ in their requirements, so it is essential to examine the details carefully.
Programs and Application
Variety of Programs
The Fulbright Program offers a variety of award options to U.S. Scholars.
- Core Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program
- Fulbright NEXUS Regional Scholar Program
- Fulbright Distinguished Chair Awards
- Fulbright Specialist Program
- Fulbright International Education Administrators Seminars
- Fulbright-Fogarty Postdoctoral Awards
- Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholar Awards
- Fulbright Global Flex Award
Applications for Fulbright Senior Specialist grants, which fund short-duration (3-6 week) visits to other countries, are accepted year-round. Successful applicants are added to the Fulbright Senior Specialist Roster, from which interested countries select invitees. Because the application process involves a number of unique elements, interested faculty should contact Dr. Eric Leake before proceeding.
Application
Interested faculty should begin working on applications at least a year in advance so they send forward as strong an application as possible. They should also contact their dean, director, and the campus representative at the beginning of the process to let them know of their intent to apply.
Webinars
Check here for webinars hosted by the Council for the International Exchange of Scholars (CIES) regarding the Fulbright Program and the application process.
Workshops
Check out our information on Texas State's Faculty Development Workshops.
Need more Information?
Each semester, Dr. Eric Leake, Texas State’s Fulbright Campus Representative, leads faculty workshops that offer attendees an overview of the Fulbright program and ways for developing an effective application. Former Texas State Fulbrighters will be available to review drafts of project statements throughout the year, but particularly in June, as the deadline for applications approaches. Contact Dr. Eric Leake for more information.