Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program
For American postdoctoral scholars wishing to lecture and/or conduct advanced research in Sweden
Applications for this program are administered through the Institute of International Education (IIE) with a deadline of September 16, 2024. Please see the Catalogue of Awards for grants available for U.S. citizens to Sweden, terminology defining qualification levels and other important details regarding each grant category. Awards listed for Sweden include the Fulbright Scholar program (research and/or teaching), the Distinguished Scholar positions in Lund and Uppsala, and the NSF Nordic Security award, which combines research in Iceland and Sweden.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens at the time of the application. Preference is given to applicants who have not resided or studied in Sweden for more than six months in the past three years.
Letter of affiliation: all researchers from the U.S. are required to have an affiliation in Sweden. While affiliations should be academic, they may include museums, cultural organizations, think tanks, etc. Please contact the Commission directly in case of uncertainty. The following guidelines are provided to assist prospective hosts in Sweden: Guidelines for Prospective Host Affiliations and Advisors.
Grant Benefits
⚬ Fulbright branding
⚬ Monthly maintenance allowance
⚬ Travel/relocation allowance (one-time)
⚬ Accident and sickness insurance
⚬ Cultural events and activities in Sweden
Requirements
American citizenship
Established affiliation with a Swedish university or research center
Candidates currently residing in Sweden or who have already begun a program in Sweden are not eligible for the Fulbright program in Sweden
The online application for the following year is available from the first week of February through September
The Fulbright Scholar Program
Scholars are chosen based on their academic merit and demonstrated leadership. The Fulbright Program expects grantees to demonstrate outstanding academic performance and actively contribute to the promotion of mutual understanding as unofficial “ambassadors" of their country.
For general information on the application process, please see Applying to the Fulbright Scholar Program.
In addition to the Fulbright Scholar program, Sweden welcomes two Fulbright Distinguished Scholars each year, one at the University of Uppsala in the field of American Studies and one in International Human Rights at the Raoul Wallenberg Institute in Lund and the NSF Nordic Security award which supports combined research projects in Iceland and Sweden (listed under multi-country awards in the Catalogue of Awards).