Fulbright-Schuman Innovation Award
Forecasted
Fulbright-Schuman Innovation Award supports U.S. scholars’ policy-oriented research on technological innovation in EU Member States to explore issues central to U.S.–EU relations or EU affairs.
This grant was recently updated
Applications are now marked closed, replacing the previously listed September 15, 2026 deadline.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application) | September 2027 (Recommendations) | September 2027 (Invitation letter)
Funding Amounts: €4,000 monthly for 3–9 months, plus a one-time €2,000 travel allowance
Summary: Supports U.S. scholars’ research at the intersection of technology and policy in one to three EU Member States.
Key Information: Research must retain a pan-European perspective, and formal affiliation with EU institutions is prohibited.
Description
The Fulbright-Schuman Innovation Award supports one American scholar conducting policy-oriented research on technological innovation and issues central to U.S.–EU relations or EU affairs. Administered with support from the Fulbright Commission in Brussels, it welcomes all disciplines. Areas of interest include artificial intelligence, biology and bionic technology, cybersecurity, data protection, engineering, health technology, business, communications, political science, and public administration.
The award prioritizes EU or U.S.–EU approaches to innovative technologies and business models and their integration with new and existing policies and regulations. Projects may take place in one, two, or three EU Member States, but must demonstrate a pan-European perspective and suitability for Fulbright-Schuman rather than a binational exchange. Alongside research, grantees are asked to give public talks, mentor students, and engage with host communities to advance international understanding and cooperation.
