Fulbright-Lund University Distinguished Scholar Award in Public International Law
This grant funds a U.S. scholar to research, teach, and mentor in international human rights law at Lund University and the Raoul Wallenberg Institute in Sweden, promoting transatlantic academic collaboration.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates: September 15, 2026: Full application deadline | September 15, 2026: Recommenders' letters deadline
Funding Amounts: SEK 40,000/month (approx. $4,000) living allowance + SEK 9,000/month (approx. $900) housing allowance, up to 9 months; SEK 15,000 (approx. $1,500) relocation allowance; 1 award per cycle.
Summary: Supports a U.S. scholar to research, teach, and mentor in international human rights law at Lund University and the Raoul Wallenberg Institute in Sweden, fostering transatlantic academic collaboration.
Key Information: No invitation letter required; award is for mid-career or senior academics and professionals in human rights law.
Description
This award enables a distinguished U.S. scholar in public international law, with a focus on human rights, to spend one or two semesters at Lund University’s Faculty of Law and the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI) in Sweden. The scholar will conduct research in international human rights law, design and teach a five-week master's-level course, mentor students and early-career researchers, and participate in seminars and workshops. The position promotes collaboration between American and Swedish human rights scholars and strengthens multidisciplinary initiatives at Lund University.
