This is a program for US citizens. They offer “more than 380 awards in more than 120 countries for U.S. citizens to teach, conduct research, and carry out professional projects around the world. … For the full list of our award offerings, visit the U.S. Scholars Awards Search. Location, activity type, and eligibility vary across awards. Some awards may be restricted to certain career profiles or disciplines. Awards range from a few months to a full year.” There are opportunities for higher education faculty and administrators, professionals, artists, journalists, scientists, and independent scholars outside of the academy. Applicants can opt for teaching, research, teaching/research, and professional projects in various countries. For professionals and artists, those who have had more than seven years’ experience are eligible to apply. For this cycle, “To commemorate Freedom 250, we are highlighting U.S. Scholar awards in American Studies” (see here).
Value: Various
Deadline: 15 September 2026
Open for: US Citizens
Details here.
(Also see Fulbright programs for non-US scholars, for opportunities in the US.)
 

Deadline: September 15th, 2026