Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program

Join the ranks of eminent legal scholars and practitioners in the Fulbright program, the most widely recognized and prestigious international exchange program in the world—supported for more than half a century by the American people through an annual appropriation from the U.S. Congress and by the people of partner nations.
The Fulbright Core  U.S. Scholar Program offers more than 200 opportunities to guest lecture, conduct research, network and build collaboration in a wide range of legal fields across Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe-Eurasia, East Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, South and Central Asia and the Western Hemisphere.

In addition, diverse award types are available for postdoctoral researchers, distinguished professors and professional applicants. A Ph.D. or JD is required for most awards. Grant activity, length, invitation requirements, language requirements and qualifications will vary by award. With more flexible research and teaching terms, regional travel benefits, and options for early career and non-tenured scholars, now is the time to apply for a Fulbright grant. 

Highlighted award legal opportunities for 2015-16 include:

·         Brazil Pontifical Catholic University Distinguished Chair in American Studies

·         Nepal Kathmandu School of Law 

·         Cote d'Ivoire Managerial Science, Finance, Marketing, Actuarial Science and Risk Management

·         China Law 

·         Canada Research Chairs in Legal Studies

·         Latvia Law 

·         Japan All Disciplines Research

·         Italy Distinguished Chair in Law at the University of Trento

·         Mozambique Geology, Engineering, Law, Agronomy, Climate Change or Env. Res. Management

·         Ghana Law

·         Palestinian Territories International Humanitarian and Human Rights Law

·         Poland International Relations, Law or Political Science

·         Sweden Lund University Chair in Public International Law

A full listing of Fulbright opportunities is available online.  For more information about the program, visit the Fulbright U.S. Scholar website.   Don’t forget to join MY FULBRIGHT an online community of scholars and professionals to receive program updates, tips and other helpful resources. 

The application deadline for the 2015-15 academic year is August 1, 2014. 

NOTE:  We are proud to announce a Fulbright Scholar from the LL.M. Program -  A'dae Romero, a member of the class of 2013-14 will be heading to New Zealand next Fall.  Read more -