South Pacific Islands Award
The Fulbright South Pacific Islands Award funds U.S. scholars to research, teach, or do both in one or two eligible Pacific countries, fostering academic collaboration and community engagement.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates: September 15, 2026: Full application deadline | September 15, 2026: Recommender submission deadline | September 25, 2026: Invitation letter deadline
Funding Amounts: Monthly allowance: $5,570 (research/professional); $6,340–$6,560 (teaching/teaching-research); $6,300 travel allowance; up to $1,000 research/books per semester; up to $500 language allowance
Summary: Supports U.S. scholars to teach, research, or combine both in one or two South Pacific countries, fostering academic and cross-cultural exchange.
Key Information: Invitation letter from host institution required by September 25, 2026.
Description
The South Pacific Islands Award provides funding for U.S. scholars to undertake research, teaching, or a combination of both in one or two countries among Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. Scholars may propose projects in any academic discipline and design their activities in collaboration with a host institution. Activities can include classroom teaching, curriculum development, mentoring, advising on research capacity, and engaging with both academic and local communities. The award encourages independent engagement and cross-cultural exchange, aiming to support both scholarly advancement and local community development.
