SAAS - Fulbright Scholarship (Spanish Association for American Studies / Fulbright) 2026-2027

The SAAS - Fulbright Scholarship is an annual research grant for scholars in the field of American Studies to conduct research at a host institution in the United States. The 2026-2027 call is aimed at post-doctoral researchers (doctoral degree required) and supports research stays of between three and twelve months with start dates between 2027-07-01 and 2028-08-31. The scholarship is administered by the Spanish Association for American Studies (SAAS) in collaboration with the Fulbright Commission.

€6,000 lump-sum to cover travel and living expenses; visa/administrative support from the Fulbright Commission and IIE; participation in Fulbright seminars and cultural/scientific activities (subject to programme budget); health and accident insurance up to USD 100,000.

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree awarded after 31 December 2016 and be Spanish nationals or nationals of another European Union country; U.S. citizens, those with an automatic right to U.S. citizenship, or residents in the U.S. are not eligible. The 2026-2027 call is directed to researchers with up to 10 years of professional trajectory (post-PhD).