This Fulbright award supports U.S. scholars teaching and collaborating on research in any discipline at Universidad Camilo José Cela in Madrid, with priority for communication, design, business, and international relations.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates: September 15, 2026: Full application submission deadline (Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program — All Discipline at Universidad Camilo José Cela in Madrid)
Funding Amounts: €3,200/month stipend; €1,300 travel; dependent benefits; 4-month award; up to 2 awards
Summary: Enables U.S. scholars to teach and conduct research in any discipline at Universidad Camilo José Cela in Madrid, with priority for communication, design, business, and international relations.
Key Information: U.S. citizenship required; dual U.S./Spanish citizens and Spain residents ineligible; English sufficient for teaching.
This Fulbright U.S. Scholar award offers the opportunity for scholars to spend four months at Universidad Camilo José Cela (UCJC) in Madrid, Spain, engaging in a combination of teaching (up to 70% of activities) and research collaboration (at least 30%). The program is open to all academic disciplines, with priority given to applicants in communication, creative design, international relations, business, and technological entrepreneurship. Scholars will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses (primarily in English) and collaborate with UCJC faculty on research projects. Engagement with the host community through public talks and student mentorship is encouraged to further Fulbright's mission of international cooperation.
UCJC is a modern, interdisciplinary university with a strong emphasis on innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation, offering scholars access to state-of-the-art facilities and a diverse academic environment.