Fulbright-Carlos Rico Award for North American Studies
The Fulbright-Carlos Rico Award enables U.S. scholars to conduct collaborative research and academic engagement in both Canada and Mexico on topics important to all three North American countries.
Funder: Fulbright Canada
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (full application deadline for 2027–2028 awards)
Funding Amounts: US$12,500 per semester in Canada plus US$12,500 per semester in Mexico; 4–10 months total
Summary: Enables U.S. scholars to conduct collaborative research in both Canada and Mexico on topics of trilateral significance, fostering academic exchange and international cooperation.
Key Information: Grant requires equal time in both countries; language proficiency requirements apply.
Description
The Fulbright-Carlos Rico Award for North American Studies offers U.S. scholars the unique opportunity to conduct research, teaching, and academic engagement in both Canada and Mexico. The award is designed to foster trilateral collaboration on projects of importance to Canada, Mexico, and the United States, with the aim of advancing mutual understanding and addressing shared challenges. Projects may include collaborative research, curriculum development, faculty and program development, and organizing seminars or workshops. Scholars are also expected to engage with local communities through public talks, mentoring, and outreach activities.
The program is open to all academic disciplines except medical training, with a special emphasis on topics such as North American regionalization, public policy, technology and AI, trade and supply chains, security, public health, and substance abuse.
