All Disciplines - Guatemala
Forecasted
All Disciplines - Guatemala supports U.S. scholars teaching and researching at Guatemalan private universities to strengthen graduate education, collaborative research, and lasting academic partnerships.
This grant was recently updated
Applications are now marked closed, replacing the September 15, 2026 deadline. The exemption allowing native speakers to skip the external language evaluation has also been removed.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application and recommendations) | September 2027 (Invitation letter)
Funding Amounts: $3,970–$4,170/month for research or $4,740–$5,160/month for teaching/combined projects, for 3–6 months, plus allowances
Summary: Supports U.S. scholars teaching, researching, and building lasting academic partnerships at private universities in Guatemala across all disciplines.
Key Information: Intermediate spoken and written Spanish and an external language assessment are required.
Description
This Fulbright U.S. Scholar award supports teaching, research, or an equal combination of both at host institutions in Guatemala. Scholars may teach undergraduate and graduate courses, conduct independent or collaborative research, and assist with faculty, curriculum, or program development. Thesis advising, student mentoring, public talks, and community engagement may complement the primary project.
The program seeks to strengthen Guatemalan graduate education, support collaborative research in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities, and establish lasting U.S.–Guatemalan academic links. All disciplines are welcome, with preference for projects supporting improved governance, increased economic prosperity, and enhanced citizen security. The Fulbright Program is sponsored by the U.S. government through the Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, with administration involving the Institute of International Education.
