Fulbright-Tocqueville Distinguished Chair Award
The Fulbright-Tocqueville Distinguished Chair Award enables top US scholars to teach, conduct research, and foster academic collaboration with French institutions for one semester in any discipline.
Funder: Fulbright - Tocqueville Distinguished Chair
Due Dates: September 15, 2026: Full application deadline
Funding Amounts: €6,500/month (Paris) or €6,100–€6,300/month (elsewhere) for 6 months; €1,200 travel allowance; no dependent allowance
Summary: Supports eminent US scholars to teach and conduct research in France, fostering Franco-American academic collaboration in any discipline.
Key Information: Requires a jointly submitted application with a French host institution and an invitation form.
Description
The Fulbright-Tocqueville Distinguished Chair Award is a prestigious grant supporting eminent US scholars to spend one semester in France as guest teachers and researchers. Established to honor the legacies of Alexis de Tocqueville and Senator J. William Fulbright, the award aims to deepen Franco-American academic cooperation and mutual understanding. Grantees collaborate with a French host institution, teach graduate and/or doctoral courses, conduct research, organize and participate in conferences, and engage with both academic and broader communities. The position emphasizes teaching, public engagement, and the development of lasting institutional partnerships.
