All Disciplines: Saudi Arabia supports U.S. scholars, professionals, and artists in teaching, research, and creative or professional projects to foster mutual understanding and academic exchange.
Applications are now marked closed, replacing the September 15, 2026 deadline. The 2026–2027 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program in Saudi Arabia is now suspended; previously, the notice listed 2025–2026 as suspended and said 2026–2027 candidate selection was proceeding as usual.
All Disciplines - Bahrain supports scholars, professionals, and artists pursuing teaching, research, and professional or artistic projects in Bahrain to strengthen international understanding.
All Disciplines - Kuwait supports U.S. scholars in teaching, research, curriculum development, and student mentoring at Kuwaiti institutions to advance academic exchange and international understanding.
Multiple Disciplines (Teaching or Teaching/Research) supports visiting scholars in undergraduate teaching and research in the United Arab Emirates to promote international understanding through academic exchange.
Multiple Disciplines - Oman supports U.S. scholars’ teaching, research, and professional projects at Omani higher education institutions to advance international understanding through scholarly exchange.
Multiple Disciplines (Research) supports U.S. scholars conducting research across disciplines in the United Arab Emirates to develop research capabilities and strengthen international understanding.