Fulbright Specialist Program
Fulbright Specialist Program supports Danish institutions and U.S. academics and professionals in short-term collaborative projects that share expertise, address knowledge gaps, and strengthen institutional ties.
Funder: Fulbright Denmark
Due Dates: Year-round exchanges | Named projects: apply at least 6 months before start (4 months for roster-approved specialists) | Open projects: apply at least 6–9 months before start
Funding Amounts: Flights and stipend for 14–42 days; hosts cover lodging, meals, and in-country transportation
Summary: Supports short-term collaborations between Danish institutions and U.S. specialists to share expertise and strengthen institutional ties.
Key Information: Specialists must be U.S. citizens with significant relevant experience and receive approval to the Fulbright Specialist Roster.
Description
The Fulbright Specialist Program enables Danish host institutions to collaborate with highly qualified U.S. academics and established professionals on projects of shared interest. Established in 2001 by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the program is administered in Denmark by Fulbright Denmark, with World Learning supporting specialist recruitment and exchange arrangements.
Projects span more than 20 eligible disciplines, including education, business, law, environmental science, journalism, and public health. Activities may include seminars and workshops, faculty or workforce development, curriculum and training-material development, undergraduate or graduate co-lecturing, and institutional needs assessments or evaluations. Short-term, year-round exchanges address specific challenges and knowledge gaps while bringing global perspectives to Danish institutions and building relationships that may lead to longer-term alliances.
