All Disciplines - Kyrgyz Republic
The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award enables Americans to teach, research, or both in Kyrgyzstan, supporting academic exchange and collaboration in any discipline, with a focus on STEM, education, and local development.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates: September 15, 2026: Full application & recommender letter deadline | September 25, 2026: Invitation letter upload deadline (if applicable)
Funding Amounts: Monthly stipend: $4,520–$4,865 (teaching/teaching-research); $3,750–$3,875 (research/professional project); plus travel, relocation, and dependent benefits
Summary: Enables U.S. scholars to teach, research, or combine both in the Kyrgyz Republic, fostering academic exchange and collaboration across all disciplines.
Key Information: Invitation letter is optional; English is sufficient for teaching; placements finalized by U.S. Embassy.
Description
The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for All Disciplines in the Kyrgyz Republic offers U.S. academics, professionals, and artists the opportunity to teach, conduct research, or pursue a combination of both at an institution in Kyrgyzstan. Scholars can design and teach undergraduate or graduate courses, participate in curriculum and faculty development, mentor students, and engage with the local academic and public community through lectures and workshops. The program welcomes projects across all fields, with particular interest in STEM, English-language education, IT, mineral resources, water use, agriculture, engineering, disaster response, energy, health, economic development, and studies of the country’s diverse cultures and history. Scholars are expected to actively engage with both their host institution and the broader community, promoting mutual understanding and strengthening U.S.–Kyrgyz ties.
