Fulbright Specialist Program | Fulbright

The Fulbright Specialist Program provides short-term grants of two to six weeks to US faculty and professionals to enable them to collaborate with professional counterparts on curriculum and faculty development, institutional planning and a variety of other activities in host countries.

The purpose of this program is to advance mutual understanding, establish long-term cooperation and create new opportunities for institutional linkages.

Eligibility requirements

The Fulbright Specialist Program is open to qualified U.S. scholars and professionals. For eligibility requirements and a list of approved fields please follow the link.

Conditions

Specialists need to apply to be placed on a Specialist roster administered by the Council for International Exchange of Scholars

Academic institutions in Greece need to apply to the Fulbright Program in Greece, to make a request for a specialist. Applications can be made throughout the calendar year. It is advisable to apply three months or more ahead of the proposed visit dates.

Grant benefits

The award covers international airfare and a per diem for the specialist. Host institutions are required to cover accommodation, meals and domestic travel costs. Please follow the link for more information on this program.