All Disciplines - Benin
Forecasted
All Disciplines - Benin supports scholars teaching or combining teaching and research at universities in Benin to foster academic exchange, strengthen U.S.-Benin ties, and promote international understanding.
This grant was recently updated
Applications are now marked closed, replacing the September 15, 2026 deadline. The funder also removed the exemption from external language evaluation for native speakers.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application, recommendations, and language evaluations) | September 2027 (Invitation letter)
Funding Amounts: $7,240–$7,460 monthly for nine months, plus travel and additional allowances
Summary: Supports teaching or combined teaching and research at four designated universities in Benin across all disciplines.
Key Information: U.S. citizenship, a PhD or other terminal degree, and advanced French are required; Beninese dual citizens are ineligible.
Description
This Fulbright U.S. Scholar award supports undergraduate and graduate teaching, or combined teaching and research, at designated institutions in Benin. Projects are sought in all disciplines taught by the host institution. Scholars may teach courses they design or courses designated by their host, advise and mentor students, and collaborate with faculty on staff training, curriculum development, and program development. Research must be in the scholar’s area of specialization and accompany teaching responsibilities.
The Fulbright Scholar Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and administered with the Institute of International Education. Alongside academic exchange, the award aims to strengthen relationships between people in the United States and Benin and promote international understanding. Scholars may also be asked to give public talks and engage with the host community.
