Applications for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program, AY2027/2028 are open.
The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program offers opportunities for faculty, researchers, artists, and professionals to teach, research, and exchange ideas in a wide variety of Portuguese institutions and academic fields.
U.S. Scholars can apply until Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
AWARDS TO PORTUGAL:
Fulbright Award in American Studies
Fulbright Award in Computer Science / Portalegre Polytechnic University
Fulbright Award for the Ocean, Environment and Space / AIR Centre
Fulbright / FCT: Foundation for Science and Technology Award (All Disciplines)
Fulbright Award Atlantic for Future / IPMA – Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere
MULTI-COUNTRY AWARDS (one segment includes Portugal):
Fulbright-Schuman Innovation Award
Ukraine Beyond Borders (All Disciplines)
For more information about the U.S. Scholar Program in Portugal, contact Dora Reis Arenga, US Program Manager at the Fulbright Commission Portugal, at darenga@fulbright.pt.
Candidates who have not yet identified a host institution in Portugal may consult the list of individuals and institutions that have expressed their willingness to provide guidance and potentially host U.S. candidates interested in applying to the Fulbright Program. For more information, please follow the link: LIST OF POTENTIAL HOSTS AND ADVISORS IN PORTUGAL.