Fulbright-University of Manchester Distinguished Scholar Award (Humanities)
The Fulbright Scholar Program supports a U.S. scholar to teach, research, and promote academic exchange in the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Manchester for six months.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates: September 15, 2026: Application deadline | September 15, 2026: Recommendation letters deadline | September 25, 2026: Invitation letter upload deadline
Funding Amounts: Single grant of £27,500 (~$36,800) plus up to £1,000/month housing allowance, $1,500 relocation stipend, and dependent allowance; award duration is 6 months.
Summary: Supports a U.S. scholar to teach, research, and engage in the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Manchester, fostering academic exchange and public engagement.
Key Information: Invitation letter is preferred and increases competitiveness; only one award is offered annually.
Description
This award enables a U.S. scholar to join the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Manchester for six months, contributing to seminars, public lectures, curriculum development, and research in any discipline within the Faculty. The scholar is expected to engage actively with both the university and the wider Manchester community, supporting Fulbright's mission of international understanding and cooperation. The Faculty of Humanities is one of the largest in the UK, encompassing diverse disciplines and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and global impact. Scholars may advise and mentor students, assist with faculty development, and participate in public outreach, in addition to their primary teaching and/or research activities.
