Fulbright
U.S. Specialist Program
Expertise in Action.
Long-Term Collaboration.
ABOUT U.S. SPECIALIST
The Fulbright Specialist Program offers flexible, short-term opportunities for U.S. experts to collaborate with host institutions on projects that address real-world challenges in areas of strategic importance. These intensive engagements often lead to lasting partnerships, with many Specialists continuing to work with their host institutions beyond the initial exchange.
Projects are available year-round and range from two to six weeks, making the program well suited for U.S. academics and professionals who cannot commit to long-term exchanges, as well as for host institutions seeking targeted expertise to achieve specific, measurable outcomes.
U.S. SPECIALISTAT A GLANCE
PROSPECTIVE SPECALISTS
Number of
Grant
Grant
Period
Faculty, administrators, and highly accomplished professionals, including attorneys, business leaders, public policy experts, artists, and scientists, are eligible to apply
4 Annually
Projects last 2–6 weeks (a minimum of 14 days and a maximum of 42 days), including travel days, weekends, and holidays
FIELDS
Fulbright Specialists must demonstrate expertise
in one of the following disciplines:
Agriculture; American (U.S.) Studies; Anthropology; Archaeology; Biology Education; Business Administration; Chemistry Education; Communication and Journalism; Computer Science and Information Technology; Economics; Education; Engineering Education; Environmental Science; Law; Library Science; Math Education; Peace and Conflict Resolution Studies; Physics Education; Political Science; Public Administration; Public/Global Health; Social Work; Sociology; and Urban Planning.
GRANT
ACTIVITIES
The Specialist conducts diverse activities which may include, but are not limited to:
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Delivering seminars, trainings or workshops
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Consulting on faculty or workforce development
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Developing academic or training curricula
and materials
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Lecturing at the graduate or undergraduate level
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Engaging in strategic or institutional planning
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Conducting needs assessments or evaluations
GRANT DETAILS
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA),
provides funding for U.S.-based Fulbright Specialists, including:
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Round-trip, economy-class airfare between the U.S. and the host country
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Transit allowance
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Applicable visa fees
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Daily honorarium
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Enrollment in a limited health benefits program
Host institutions are responsible for providing lodging, meals, and in-country transportation
for the Specialist throughout their stay, either through monetary or in-kind support.
GRANT
TIMELINE
Submission Deadline | Project Type | Implementation Period | Project to be Selected |
|---|---|---|---|
Jul. 31, 2026 | Name Request | Dec. 2026-Sept. 2027 | Up to 2 projects |
For U.S. academics and established professionals who are interested in becoming a Fulbright Specialist and apply to join the roster may contact World Learning at
https://fulbrightspecialist.worldlearning.org
Applications are peer-reviewed by alumni panels and individuals recommended for admission receive
a three-year tenure on the Roster.