# FY 2027 Fulbright Specialist Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dfop0018215-fy-2027-fulbright-specialist-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362122

> Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs offered grants of up to $4.6 million (at least $4.6 million) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on June 29, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DFOP0018215 |
| Agency | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 29, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $4.6 million |
| Award floor | $4.6 million |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.401 |

## Who can apply

- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Please see full announcement.

## What the grant funds

The Fulbright Specialist Program will select approximately 400 American academics and professionals to countries worldwide for two-to-six week programming in FY 2027. Fulbright Specialists share their expertise, build and strengthen professional networks, and gain international experience through projects that support U.S. foreign policy priorities and strengthen institutional ties in education, innovation, and trade. Specialist projects are requested by U.S. embassies and Fulbright Commissions abroad, in coordination with foreign institutions such as universities, teacher-training centers, cultural institutions, and government ministries. Specialists may include attorneys, business leaders, economists, etc., and they develop curricula, design or deliver symposia, conduct needs assessments, and consult on faculty or workforce needs. Please see the Notice of Funding Opportunity for additional information.

## Questions people ask

### Is DFOP0018215 still open?

No. It closed on June 29, 2026.

### Who can apply for FY 2027 Fulbright Specialist Program?

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs accepted applications from nonprofits and colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for FY 2027 Fulbright Specialist Program?

Closed June 29, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $4.6 million each.

### Who has won Academic Exchange Programs - Scholars grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Institute of International Education Inc, World Learning Inc., University of Montana. The program made 43 awards worth $173 million in that time.