Fulbright
U.S. Scholar
Program
Collaborate. Inspire. Transform.
Being a Fulbright US Scholar has greatly expanded my horizons and given me a much deeper experience and appreciation for other peoples and cultures, especially Thai people and culture. Engaging for an extended time in both professional work and everyday life has provided perspectives and experiences I would never have had in a shorter time or more restricted setting. I count my hosts as both colleagues and friends now - relationships that are a great enrichment in my life. Seeing, discussing, and actively working in this different context, with different challenges, has helped me to reorder my priorities to healthier purpose.
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Dr. Peter Adamczyk
2025 U.S. Scholar at Sirindhorn School of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Mahidol University
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ABOUT U.S. SCHOLAR
The Fulbright Scholar Program offers American scholars and experts from all disciplines a distinctive opportunity
to collaborate with leading Thai higher education institutions. Through lecturing, joint research, and expert consultation on curriculum innovation and faculty development, participants contribute to impactful academic exchange while strengthening long-term partnerships and mutual understanding between the United States and Thailand.
U.S. SCHOLAR AT A GLANCE
Fields
Number of Grant
Grant Period
Disciplines and specializations are broad and flexible. Applicants should consult the official list of eligible disciplines and specializations.
3 Grants
4 - 6 months
PROSPECTIVE SCHOLARS
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
1. U.S. citizenship (permanent residency is not sufficient).
2. A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree appropriate to the field.
In some disciplines, a master’s degree may be acceptable. Applicants from outside academia (e.g., professionals or artists)
must demonstrate recognized professional standing and substantial achievements.
3. Teaching experience at the level and in the field specified
in the award description, where applicable.
4. Foreign language proficiency, as required by the award
or necessary to successfully carry out the proposed project.
(In many cases, instruction is conducted in English.)
5. Good physical and mental health. Finalists must submit a Medical History and Examination Report prior to grant confirmation.
6. A maximum of two Fulbright Scholar grants over a lifetime
(either two Core grants, or one Core grant and up to two short-term grants of two months or less).
7. Grants do not permit activities requiring a license to practice medicine or nursing.
GRANT ACTIVITIES
Research projects may be scientific, social science, humanities, or arts-based, and may
be conducted in laboratories, field sites, archives, or creative settings.
Outcomes may include publications, conference presentations, exhibitions, performances, or other scholarly or creative works.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Prospective American scholars apply for the award that best aligns with their field and professional interests through the online application system at fulbrightscholars.org