All Disciplines - Malawi
Forecasted
All Disciplines - Malawi supports U.S. scholars and professionals in teaching, combined teaching and research, or professional projects to exchange expertise and strengthen international understanding.
This grant was recently updated
Applications for All Disciplines – Malawi are now marked closed, replacing the previously listed September 15, 2026 deadline.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application) | September 2027 (Invitation letter)
Funding Amounts: $6,170/month for professional projects; $6,940–$7,160/month for teaching or teaching/research; 5–10 months, plus allowances
Summary: Supports U.S. scholars and professionals undertaking teaching, teaching with research, or professional projects in Malawi.
Key Information: Research must include teaching; a host invitation letter is preferred, not required.
Description
This Fulbright U.S. Scholar award supports teaching, combined teaching and research, and professional projects in Malawi. Scholars may teach undergraduate or graduate courses, advise students, develop curricula, and conduct research in their specializations. Professional projects support exchanges of expertise and activities that advance professional development and the wider field.
Projects are welcome in all disciplines. Particularly encouraged fields include mining, energy and environmental studies, business and entrepreneurship, macroeconomics and trade, public health, medical sciences, nursing, nutrition, public policy, disaster preparedness, education and curriculum development, and university administration. The Fulbright Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, also seeks to strengthen international understanding and cooperation. Public talks, mentoring, and host-community engagement may complement the primary project.
