Fulbright Predoctoral Research Scholarships - General Call

The Fulbright Predoctoral Research Scholarships (General Call) are awards for Spanish doctoral candidates to undertake predoctoral research projects in the United States. Scholarships are for a continuous period of 6 to 12 months and include travel, installation and a monthly allowance to cover accommodation, living expenses and project costs. Awardees receive support from the binational Fulbright Commission and partner US institutions, including visa assistance and compulsory insurance coverage.

Round-trip travel and initial installation allowance (1,600 USD); monthly stipend (2,831–4,300 USD) for accommodation, living and project expenses; health/accident insurance (100,000 USD); visa assistance; orientation and support services via Fulbright networks; participation in seminars and cultural activities.

Applicants must be Spanish nationals with fiscal residence in Spain, be enrolled in a doctoral programme at a Spanish university, have completed at least the first year of the doctorate with an approved research plan and a positive first-year evaluation, and must not hold dual Spanish–US nationality or US residence. English proficiency must be accredited by an accepted test (Duolingo, TOEFL, TOEFL Essentials or IELTS) with scores and validity rules as specified.