Fulbright program
OPPORTUNITIES FOR VENEZUELAN CITIZENS
Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program
The Fulbright Foreign Scholar program offers grants to conduct postdoctoral research, or a curriculum development program at U.S. academic or research institutions.
Curriculum Development Grants: Awards of three-to-five month grants to conduct research in any academic discipline at a U.S. academic or research institution.
Research Grants: Awards of three-to-nine-month grants to conduct research in any academic discipline at a U.S. academic or research institution.
Eligibility Requirements
- Venezuelan citizenship residing and working in Venezuela at an academic or research institution;
- Applicant must have a PhD to pursue a research grant;
- Applicant must have at least a Master’s degree to pursue a curriculum development grant;
- Applicant must not have a dual citizenship with the United States ; and
- Commitment to returning to work in academia upon completion of the program.
Research or Curriculum development proposals must plan to start after November 1, 2025 and before May 1, 2026.
Application deadline: February 28, 2025
Apply here: https://apply.iie.org/fvsp2025
Fulbright Foreign Student Program (currently suspended)
The Fulbright Foreign Student Program awards scholarships to Venezuelans for advanced degrees in the United States. Candidates are funded for a maximum of two years. Awards and university placements will be announced in March/April for programs beginning in August/September of each year.
Eligibility Requirements
- Commitment to returning to work in academia upon completion of the program;
- Completed prior academic study equivalent to at least a 4-year U.S. bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2.1 GPA or its equivalent;
- Satisfactory test scores (TOEFL, GRE, GMAT, etc.). Test fees are paid for finalists by the Fulbright program; and
Application/Selection Process
After national selection, nominations are recommended to the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board for final review. The Institute of International Education then seeks university placement of successful candidates.
Application Deadline: March – April each year
Apply here: (currently suspended)
Scholar-in-Residence Program
U.S. institutions request international scholars to teach for one semester or academic year in the United States. Scholars are requested either by name or by field. U.S. institutions’ requests and proposals are sent to targeted departments in February each year. Post recruits scholars as opportunities become available.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR U.S. ACADEMICS (currently suspended)
Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program (currently suspended)
The Fulbright U.S. Scholar program offers over 800 awards in more than 135 countries for U.S. citizens to teach, conduct research and carry out professional projects around the world. College and university faculty, as well as artists and professionals from a wide range of fields can join over 400,000 Fulbrighters who have come away with enhanced skills, new connections, and greater mutual understanding. Announcements are made in April/May of each year. U.S. faculty grants are for one semester or academic year.
U.S. Scholar Program Link: https://fulbrightscholars.org/us-scholar-awards
U.S. Fulbright Specialist Program (currently suspended)
The U.S. Fulbright Specialist Program is a unique opportunity for U.S. academics and established professionals to engage in two- to six-week, project-based exchanges at host institutions across the globe to share their expertise, strengthen institutional linkages, hone their skills, gain international experience, and learn about other cultures while building capacity at their overseas host institutions. Specialists are strongly encouraged to continue to work with host institutions in the years following their initial exchange, creating opportunities for ongoing cooperation and consultancies.