Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application and recommendations) | September 2027 (Invitation letter)
Funding Amounts: $6,270–$7,560 monthly for 6–10 months, plus travel and eligible allowances; up to 6 awards
Summary: Supports U.S. scholars’ teaching, teaching/research, and professional or artistic projects at South African universities.
Key Information: A host invitation is required; applicants residing in South Africa at application or thereafter are ineligible.
Description
The Fulbright Scholar Program supports teaching, combined teaching and research, and professional or artistic projects at South African universities and universities of technology. Scholars may teach undergraduate or graduate courses, pursue research in their specialization, or undertake projects proposed by themselves or their hosts. In collaboration with hosts, grantees contribute to curriculum development, research supervision, thesis advising, and tutorials as needed.
The award seeks to strengthen South African graduate education, support collaborative research, and build lasting institutional links between the United States and South Africa. Applications are especially encouraged in education and teacher education, multicultural studies, social sciences, public administration, and urban planning. Placement across a range of universities is a priority, particularly historically disadvantaged institutions. Scholars may also give public talks, mentor students, and engage with host communities.
