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FY 2027 Fulbright Specialist Program deadline 2026

The current listed application deadline is June 28, 2026. Use this page to verify timing fast, then move into the full grant record for planning, comparison, and drafting.

Agency
Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Award range
$4,600,000 to $4,600,000
Total funding
Not specified
Funding instrument
Cooperative Agreement
CFDA / ALN
19.401
Cost share
No

Application Countdown

48
Days
10
Hours
50
Minutes

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Quick facts

Opportunity number
Not listed
Last updated
April 28, 2026
Expected awards
1

Deadline summary

The Fulbright Specialist Program will select approximately 400 American academics and professionals to countries worldwide for two-to-six week programming in FY 2027. Fulbright Specialists share their expertise, build and strengthen professional networks, and gain international experience through projects that support U.S. foreign policy priorities and strengthen institutional ties in education, innovation, and trade. Specialist projects are requested by U.S. embassies and Fulbright Commissions...

Key dates

Posted
April 28, 2026
Deadline
June 28, 2026

Before you apply

Confirm the official submission path and any portal requirements.
Review the close date carefully and account for agency timezone handling.
Validate fit against the listed eligibility groups before investing drafting time.
This program expects about 1 awards, which can help frame competitiveness.

Eligibility snapshot

Public and State controlled institutions of higher educationNonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationPrivate institutions of higher educationOthers (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Please see full announcement.

Please see full announcement.