Scholarships named after Fulbright for conducting research in universities, scientific and research institutions of the USA for a period of three to nine months (Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program)

The Kyiv office of the Institute of International Education (IIE) is accepting applications for participation in regular competitions for obtaining Fulbright scholarships for study, internships and research in the 2026-2027 academic year.

Details about the program: https://fulbright.org.ua/

We invite everyone involved in research to consider the opportunities provided by the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program!

Deadline for submission of applications: October 15, 2025.

The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program provides the opportunity to conduct research at US universities, research centers, libraries, museums, archives, etc. for three to nine months.

The following can participate in the contest:

• teachers and researchers of scientific societies, educational and research institutions of the highest level (universities, institutes and academies) who, at the time of application, have the scientific degree of candidate of sciences, doctor of philosophy/doctor of arts or doctor of sciences
• researchers without a scientific degree with a full higher education (specialist, master), with at least ten years of research experience and scientific authority in the relevant field of knowledge, with available publications (articles, monographs or chapters in monographs) in domestic and/or foreign (international) scientific publications
• workers of culture and art, specialists in librarianship and museum work, journalists and public figures – with a full higher education (specialist, master’s degree), at least ten years of research experience, significant professional achievements, scientific output in the chosen field of research (articles, monographs or chapters in monographs) in domestic and/or foreign (international) specialized scientific publications

Fields of specialization: humanitarian, social, exact, technical and natural disciplines.

General requirements for candidates:

• have Ukrainian citizenship and live in Ukraine during the competition
• know English at a level sufficient for professional communication in an English-speaking scientific environment
• return to Ukraine for 2 years after the end of the grant period in accordance with the requirements of the J-1 visa, which is received by participants of exchange programs.

In 2025, the Kyiv office of the Institute of International Education (IIE), which oversees the Fulbright Program, will accept documents from contestants who are in Ukraine, as well as those who were forced to leave the country after February 24, 2022 due to war.

Terms of the grant:

• monthly stipend
• medical insurance
• round-trip ticket

Details about the program, the list of documents for participation in the competition, the requirements for their registration and the course of the competitive selection can be found at the link: https://fulbright.org.ua/uk/fulbright-visiting-scholar-program/