Opportunities in STEM
Forecasted
Opportunities in STEM supports academics and professionals in teaching, research, and professional projects in Georgia to strengthen higher education, institutional ties, and international understanding.
This grant was recently updated
Applications for Opportunities in STEM – Georgia are now marked closed, replacing the previously listed September 15, 2026 deadline.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application) | September 2027 (Invitation letter)
Funding Amounts: $3,295–$4,635 monthly, plus allowances; 4–6 or 9 months depending on activity
Summary: Supports teaching, research, and professional STEM projects in Georgia that strengthen higher education and international understanding.
Key Information: U.S. citizenship is required, and applicants residing in Georgia at application or thereafter are ineligible.
Description
The Fulbright Scholar Program supports academics and professionals undertaking teaching, research, teaching/research, or professional projects in Georgia. Scholars may teach undergraduate or graduate courses, mentor students, develop curricula, and conduct research proposed by themselves or their hosts. Professional projects may involve consultations, exchanges of expertise, publications, and public events, including work with local NGOs or nonacademic institutions.
The award seeks to strengthen relationships between Georgian higher education and counterparts in Europe and the United States. Projects may introduce modern teaching and evaluation methods or help hosts develop internationalization strategies. Areas of interest include agriculture, biological sciences, biochemistry, environmental sciences, engineering, computing, mathematics, statistics, veterinary science, and information systems. Approximately two recipients are expected.
