Fulbright Schuman Awards for EU citizens
The Fulbright-Schuman Program, administered by the Commission for Educational Exchange between the United States and Belgium, is jointly financed by the U.S. State Department and the Directorate-General for Education and Culture of the European Commission. The program funds graduate and post-graduate study, research, and lecture proposals in the field of U.S.-EU relations, EU policy, or EU institutions for interested American and EU citizens.
Programs are available to both pre-and postdoctoral researchers. Successful project proposals will observe an issue of common concern from a comparative perspective and will bear significance for more than one EU member state. Candidates are responsible for organizing their own affiliation with an accredited university, vocational training/professional institution, or independent research center in the EU or the U.S.
Preference is given to candidates with at least two years of related professional or academic experience beyond the Bachelor’s degree. Candidates with permanent positions at the European Commission are ineligible to apply. Grants are available for both graduate students and scholars. For further information, please see the Fulbright Schuman Program website administered by the Belgian Fulbright Commission.
If you have specific questions about the process, please make sure to check out the FAQ section here.
GRANT BENEFITS
⚬ Monthly stipend
(USD equivalent of 2000€ for students, 3000€ for scholars)
⚬ One-time travel stipend of USD equivalent of 1000€
⚬ Sickness and accident insurance for grantee
⚬ J-visa sponsorship for grantee and any accompanying dependents
⚬ Program sponsored events and activities in the U.S.
⚬ Membership in active Fulbright alumni networks in both the United States and Europe
Requirements
Proficiency in English
Swedish citizenship (dual U.S. and Swedish citizens may also apply)
Established affiliation with an American university or research center
The online application for the following year is available from September through December
Application is not open
Awards are available to candidates from any of the member states of the European Union to study, conduct research, or lecture on a topic relevant to U.S.- EU relations, EU policy, or EU institutions. The results of eligible projects must be relevant to at least two EU member states; projects that do not meet this requirement should be submitted through the Fulbright Program in the applicant’s country of citizenship.
Prior to submitting their application, candidates must arrange their own placement at an accredited university, vocational training/professional institution, or independent research center in the United States. More information about eligibility, including answers to frequently asked questions, can be found on the specific award pages.
Grants for students are normally for a period of nine months (i.e., an academic year). However, applications for pre-doctoral research for a period as short as four months will also be considered. Grants for scholars are for a minimum period of three months and a maximum of nine months, with preference given to projects of 4-6 months in duration.
Please note that applicants who will travel to the United States without a Ph.D. are placed in the “Student” category and are required to remain in the U.S. for a minimum of four months. Applicants who have significant work experience or have a Ph.D. (or will have a Ph.D. by time of departure to the U.S.) are placed in the “Visiting Scholar Research” category and may remain for a minimum of three months.
If you have specific questions about the process, please make sure to check out the FAQ section here.