Mechanical Engineering at the Universidad de Vigo (Centro Universitario de la Defensa)
Fulbright grant for U.S. scholars to teach and optionally conduct research in engineering fields at the Spanish Naval Academy's Defense Center in partnership with Universidad de Vigo.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (Full application) | September 15, 2026 (Recommendations) | September 25, 2026 (Invitation letter upload)
Funding Amounts: €3,200/month stipend + €1,300 travel allowance + up to €10,000 additional funding; dependent and relocation benefits available; 4-month award.
Summary: Opportunity for U.S. scholars to teach and optionally conduct research in mechanical, naval, or telecommunications engineering at the Universidad de Vigo’s Defense Center in Spain, focusing on English-language instruction for future Spanish Navy officers.
Key Information: Invitation letter is not required; all teaching is in English, but basic Spanish is helpful for daily life.
Description
This Fulbright U.S. Scholar award enables scholars to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in mechanical, naval, or telecommunications engineering at the Centro Universitario de la Defensa (CUD), part of the Spanish Naval Academy and affiliated with the Universidad de Vigo in Galicia, Spain. The scholar will co-teach one or two courses in English alongside local faculty, engaging with midshipmen preparing for careers as Spanish Navy officers. The grant may be fully teaching-focused or combine teaching and research (typically 70% teaching, 30% research). Research activities are encouraged in fields relevant to the Spanish Navy and Ministry of Defense, such as data analytics, AI, naval engineering, energy efficiency, and more. Scholars are also invited to participate in seminars, co-advise student projects, and foster academic collaboration. The CUD emphasizes academic excellence, military values, and English-language instruction in a culturally rich setting.
