Fulbright-Schuman Innovation Award
The Fulbright-Schuman Innovation Award funds U.S. scholars to research technology-policy topics in the EU, promoting transatlantic collaboration on issues like AI, cybersecurity, and regulatory frameworks.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (Full application) | September 25, 2026 (Invitation letter, if required/preferred)
Funding Amounts: $4,700/month (paid in EUR) for 3–9 months; one-time travel allowance of $2,350; typically one award per cycle
Summary: Supports U.S. scholars conducting research at the intersection of technology and policy in the European Union to advance transatlantic understanding.
Key Information: U.S. citizenship required; invitation letter strongly encouraged; projects must be based in 1–3 EU Member States.
Description
The Fulbright-Schuman Innovation Award funds American scholars to pursue research projects that explore the intersection of policy and technology within the European Union. The award aims to promote transatlantic dialogue and collaboration on issues central to the US-EU relationship, such as innovative technologies, regulatory frameworks, and business models. Projects should address topics of shared importance to US-EU relations or EU affairs and may be conducted in one, two, or three EU Member States. Scholars are expected to affiliate with European higher education institutions, think tanks, or research centers and to engage with local communities through public talks, mentorship, and other outreach activities. Multidisciplinary proposals, including those in fields like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data privacy, engineering, health technology, and political science, are encouraged, provided they demonstrate innovative approaches at the technology-policy nexus.
