Grant opportunity
FY 2027 Fulbright Scholar Program
Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs has posted FY 2027 Fulbright Scholar Program, a cross-disciplinary research and innovation funding opportunity listed on Grants.gov under opportunity number DFOP0018696. The call is relevant to Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Public and State controlled institutions of higher education and should be reviewed on the official listing for final eligibility, forms, attachments and submission timing.
- Funder
- Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs
- Application deadline
- Application deadline: Aug 14, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 8,650,000
- Applicant
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Discipline
- Cross-disciplinary Research and Innovation
- Region
- United States
- Posted
- Jun 16, 2026
Call summary
Overview
FY 2027 Fulbright Scholar Program is an official Grants.gov opportunity from Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs. It appears under opportunity number DFOP0018696 and is listed for applicants working in cross-disciplinary research and innovation.
Who can apply
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Public and State controlled institutions of higher education. Applicants should confirm all additional eligibility limits, cost-sharing rules, institutional requirements and application package instructions on the official Grants.gov page.
What it supports
- Opportunity number: DFOP0018696
- Funding category: Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
- Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement
Funding and duration
Up to USD 8,650,000
Application deadline
Application deadline: Aug 14, 2026
How to apply
Open the official Grants.gov listing, review the full notice of funding opportunity and application package, then submit through the Grants.gov route specified by the agency.
Call details
Source-based overview
Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs has posted FY 2027 Fulbright Scholar Program, a cross-disciplinary research and innovation funding opportunity listed on Grants.gov under opportunity number DFOP0018696. The call is relevant to Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Public and State controlled institutions of higher education and should be reviewed on the official listing for final eligibility, forms, attachments and submission timing.
Eligibility
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Public and State controlled institutions of higher education. Applicants should confirm all additional eligibility limits, cost-sharing rules, institutional requirements and application package instructions on the official Grants.gov page.
Funding and benefits
Up to USD 8,650,000
Themes and supported activities
Opportunity number: DFOP0018696
Funding category: Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement
Deadline and timeline
Application deadline: Application deadline: Aug 14, 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
Open the official Grants.gov listing, review the full notice of funding opportunity and application package, then submit through the Grants.gov route specified by the agency.
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.