Canada-US Fulbright Program
The Canada-US Fulbright Program supports Canadian graduate students and researchers to conduct research, study, or teach in the US, fostering academic and cultural exchange across diverse fields.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates: November 15, 2026 (Full application deadline, annual)
Funding Amounts: US$25,000 (lump sum for one eight-month academic year; not renewable)
Summary: Scholarships for Canadian citizens to pursue graduate study, research, or teaching in the United States, fostering academic and cultural exchange.
Key Information: Applicants must be Canadian citizens (not dual US citizens or US permanent residents); prior significant US experience may disqualify.
Description
The Canada-US Fulbright Program is a bi-national educational exchange initiative supporting Canadian graduate students, faculty, professionals, and independent researchers to conduct research, lecture, or enroll in formal academic programs in the United States. The program aims to strengthen academic collaboration and cultural understanding between Canada and the US by offering a range of scholarship awards, including traditional student awards, entrepreneurship awards, and specialized opportunities focusing on Indigenous issues and public policy. Awards are merit-based, field-open, and can be held concurrently with other scholarships or salaries.
