DFOP0018696: FY 2027 Fulbright Scholar Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs notices from 2026.
Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs offered grants of up to $8.7 million (at least $8.7 million) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on August 14, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 16, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$8.7 million
- Award floor$8.7 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFOP0007707 | March 4, 2021 | Closed June 1, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | June 16, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 14, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | September 13, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits and colleges and universities.
- 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Academic Exchange Programs - Scholars awards averaged $4.0 million; this notice allows up to $8.7 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (92% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Fulbright U.S. and Visiting Scholar Programs annually provide approximately 970 awards to U.S. scholars and professionals to lecture and/or conduct research overseas and approximately 1,025 awards to visiting (non-U.S.) scholars to lecture and/or conduct research in the United States. In addition to the core U.S. and Visiting Scholar Program components, the agreement also includes, but is not limited to, the Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Program (S-I-R); Global Scholars Program; International Education Administrator Seminars (IEA) seminars; Fulbright Outreach Lecturing Fund (OLF); research-based, cohort programs to address priority policy areas; and other special awards that align with U.S. government priorities. Please read the Notice of Funding Opportunity and POGI for additional details.
Who has won Academic Exchange Programs - Scholars grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Academic Exchange Programs - Scholars (19.401) awarded $173 million across 43 grant awards, an average of $4.0 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institute of International Education Inc | New York | 5 | $135 million |
| World Learning Inc. | Vermont | 5 | $22.0 million |
| University of Montana | Montana | 4 | $14.6 million |
| Institute for Training and Development, Inc. | Massachusetts | 1 | $875,000 |
| Stichting Liberation Route Europe | 1 | $90,000 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is DFOP0018696 still open?
No. It closed on August 14, 2026.
Who can apply for FY 2027 Fulbright Scholar 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 Scholar Program?
Closed August 14, 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 $8.7 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.
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