Visiting Fulbright Scholar Program for 2027-2028
On-line application forms are available at: https://apply.iie.org/fvsp2027
The closing date for submission of applications (please note: medical forms are not required with the application) is November 15, 2026.
Finalists will be interviewed in December 2026 by a bi-national (American-Estonian) Fulbright Committee
Please see the application guidelines.
The Fulbright Scholar Program in Estonia offers research grants for Estonian scholars and researchers to conduct research at universities or special libraries/collections in the United States in all fields, except for medical studies involving direct patient contact. Candidates may be university teachers or researchers, or professionals whose expertise would be enhanced by further study or research in their field. Please note that a PhD degree is required.
Grants are awarded for a period of three to nine months within one academic year. The grants are awarded on a competitive basis and are subject to funds availability.
Eligibility requirements for Estonian researchers:
- Estonian citizenship
- Doctoral degree or equivalent professional training or experience
- English proficiency appropriate to the proposed lecturing or research project
- Detailed statement of proposed activity for research or lecturing at an American institution
Candidates with an invitation letter from a U.S. institution are preferred.
Please visit the Fulbright Program Application Database to file your on-line application.
After filling out the on-line application, please also submit a .pdf copy/download copy of your application to SusiJ@state.gov
Finalists will be interviewed in December 2026 by a bi-national (American-Estonian) selection committee.
The application deadline for the 2027-2028 academic year is November 15, 2026.
The Fulbright program is administered by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs which is represented in Estonia by the U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section. The primary purpose of the Fulbright program is to promote mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the peoples of other countries through a variety of educational activities.