Grant opportunity

Fulbright-National Archives Heritage Science Fellowship 2027-2028

The Fulbright-National Archives Heritage Science Fellowship places a visiting scholar with National Archives scientists and experts at the Heritage Science Research and Testing Lab.

FellowshipFulbrightHeritage scienceArchivesConservationUnited States
Funder
Fulbright Scholar Program and National Archives and Records Administration
Competition opens 15 July 2026 and closes 16 November 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET
Competition opens 15 July 2026 and closes 16 November 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET: Nov 16, 2026
Award
Fulbright visiting scholar fellowship support; confirm allowance and travel details in the official award profile
Applicant
Fulbright visiting scholar applicants whose work connects with archival science, conservation, heritage science and National Archives research priorities.
Discipline
Humanities, Arts and Culture
Region
United States / Global
Posted
Jul 15, 2026

Call summary

Overview

This fellowship is a Fulbright Visiting Scholar award made in partnership with the National Archives and Records Administration for archival science, conservation and heritage science research.

Who can apply

Applicants should review the Fulbright award profile for country eligibility, scholar status, research fit and all programme-specific requirements.

What it supports

  • Research at the National Archives Heritage Science Research and Testing Lab in College Park, Maryland.
  • Archival science education, conservation and heritage science research.
  • Connection with National Archives scientists and experts.

Funding and duration

  • The award provides Fulbright visiting scholar support.
  • Applicants should confirm stipend, travel, health and dependent benefits in the official award profile.

Competition opens 15 July 2026 and closes 16 November 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET

Competition opens 15 July 2026 and closes 16 November 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET: Nov 16, 2026

How to apply

Apply through the Fulbright Scholar Program application system by 16 November 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET.

Call details

Source-based overview

The 2027-2028 Fulbright-National Archives Heritage Science Fellowship competition opens on 15 July 2026. It offers a visiting scholar the chance to work with National Archives scientific and technical experts in heritage science and archival conservation research.

Eligibility

Applicants should review the Fulbright award profile for country eligibility, scholar status, research fit and all programme-specific requirements.

Funding and benefits

The award provides Fulbright visiting scholar support.

Applicants should confirm stipend, travel, health and dependent benefits in the official award profile.

Themes and supported activities

Research at the National Archives Heritage Science Research and Testing Lab in College Park, Maryland.

Archival science education, conservation and heritage science research.

Connection with National Archives scientists and experts.

Deadline and timeline

Competition opens 15 July 2026 and closes 16 November 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET: Competition opens 15 July 2026 and closes 16 November 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET: Nov 16, 2026.

Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.

How to apply

Apply through the Fulbright Scholar Program application system by 16 November 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET.

Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.