Fulbright Research Awards for African Scholars

The Fulbright Research Awards for African Scholars is a fully funded fellowship for African university faculty, administrators, and research institute professionals to undertake advanced research or curriculum development at leading United States host institutions during the 2027–2028 academic year. Selected scholars receive a funding package covering travel, research stay, and academic engagement for a period of three to nine months, plus opportunities for mentorship and professional networking. The program supports research and curriculum development across all academic disciplines and includes potential pathways such as visiting-host opportunities at partner institutions.

Travel, research stay support, academic engagement at host institutions, mentorship, and international networking opportunities; potential collaboration with U.S. host institutions.

Applicants must be university faculty, administrators, or research institute professionals; research-grant applicants typically hold a PhD, while curriculum-development grant applicants hold at least a master’s degree or equivalent; applicants should submit a project statement and demonstrate English proficiency.

Submit an online application through official Fulbright portals and select a grant type (Research Grant or Curriculum Development Grant); provide a detailed project statement, bibliography, and letters of support if available.