The Office of International Collaborations is pleased to announce that the 2026–2027 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program application is now open, offering 383 unique opportunities to teach, conduct research, or carry out professional projects abroad.
Here’s how to get started:
- Explore Award Opportunities
Browse our award offerings to find the opportunity that aligns with your expertise and interests.
- Connect with Us
- Join an Office Hour to speak directly with a Fulbright team member.
- Send your general inquiries to scholars@iie.org.
- Open an application and attend a country-specific event to ask questions of in-country staff and learn more about their specific awards and priorities.
- Reach Out to Regional Experts
Connect directly with regional advisors for additional application guidance:
- Sub-Saharan Africa: subsaharanafrica@iie.org
- East Asia and the Pacific: eastasiapacific@iie.org
- Europe and Eurasia: europeeurasia@iie.org
- Middle East and North Africa: middleeastnorthafrica@iie.org
- South and Central Asia: southcentralasia@iie.org
- Western Hemisphere: westhem@iie.org
- International Education Administrator Program: IEA@iie.org
- ODU Institutional Support
If you have questions, please contact Dr. Patricia Schiaffini-Vedani, Director of the Office of International Collaborations, pschiaff@odu.edu, (757) 683-5645.
The deadline for the 2026-2027 award cycle is September 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT (UTC-4:00).
Don’t wait—start your Fulbright journey today!