Fulbright Award for the Ocean, Environment and Space / AIR Centre
Supports U.S. researchers in innovative ocean, environment, and space projects at Portugal’s AIR Centre, emphasizing transatlantic collaboration and stakeholder engagement for four months.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (Full application & recommender letters) | September 25, 2026 (Invitation letter, optional)
Funding Amounts: €11,200 stipend + €4,000 housing + €1,100 travel (approx. $18,854 total); 4 months; dependent benefits available
Summary: Supports innovative research or professional projects at Portugal’s AIR Centre on ocean, environment, and space, emphasizing transatlantic collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
Key Information: Requires U.S. citizenship and terminal degree; only one award available.
Description
This opportunity supports U.S. scholars, professionals, and artists to undertake a four-month research or professional project at the Atlantic International Research Centre (AIR Centre) in Portugal. Projects should align with AIR Centre’s mission—advancing earth and ocean observation, marine resources and biodiversity, digital ocean twins, and space applications—while fostering innovation in multinational, transatlantic collaboration, especially within the All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance. The award emphasizes stakeholder engagement, development of research agendas, and the promotion of new services, products, or business opportunities. Grantees are also expected to engage with the host community through public talks, mentoring, and collaborative activities.
The AIR Centre is based in Lisbon and Terceira Island (Azores), with activities centered at both sites. The host provides office space, lab and computer facilities, and logistical support.
