The application cycle for all Fulbright Commission programs for the 2027/2028 academic year opened on April 1, 2026, and will run through November.& nbsp;The J. William Fulbright Commission is organizing a series of practical webinars on individual programs for those interested in scholarships.
The Fulbright Graduate Scholarship is intended for study or research at the Master’s or Ph.D. level in the United States in all fields except clinical medicine and MBA and LLM programs. Applicants may apply either for a full degree program or for a research stay lasting 4–9 months. Applications have two deadlines (September 1 for degree programs only andFebruary 1 February for research projects), you must obtain an appropriate letter of invitation from the U.S. A completed bachelor’s degree by the deadline and a good command of English are required.& Details HERE.
Fulbright Fellowship for researchers and lecturers from the Czech Republic in all fields except clinical medicine. Requirements include a Ph.D. degree, prior successful research and/or teaching experience, good knowledge of English, a high-quality research project, and an invitation from the U.S.& nbsp;The regular deadline for applications is November 1. The fellowship is awarded for a period of three to ten months, depending on the needs of the applicant and the project. Details HERE.
The Fulbright Fellowship for Professional Experts from the Czech Republic is intended for stays by professionals (lasting three to ten months) for the purpose of research, study, and gaining further professional experience primarily in the following fields (though not exclusively): the arts (including restoration and curatorial work), museum and gallery management, art collection management, architecture, urban planning, public administration and politics, creative writing, and journalism. Residencies are intended for professionals in disciplines where a Ph.D. is not typically the highest degree and where it is replaced by documented results of practical professional activity (artworks, exhibitions, leading studios at art universities, publishing in periodicals, work in public administration with a long track record of excellent results, etc.). The basic eligibility requirements are a completed degree of at least MA (Mgr.) and 7 years of professional experience with outstanding results in the field in which the applicant is applying for the fellowship, as of the program deadline. The regular deadline for applications is November 1 for the following academic year. The requirements and selection process are the same as for the program for lecturers and researchers. The scholarship is awarded for a period of three to ten months, depending on the applicant’s needs. Details HERE.
Fulbright-Masaryk Fellowship for members of the academic community in the Czech Republic who, in addition to their narrow professional focus, are also active in academic and public life (in the academic senate, a nonprofit organization, local government, etc.). The fellowship, open to all fields (with the exception of clinical medicine), is awarded in three categories:
- junior – for young researchers at the beginning of their scientific careers before obtaining a Ph.D.;
- postdoctoral – for researchers who obtained their Ph.D. no more than 5 years prior to the application deadline;
- senior – for advanced researchers with a Ph.D. obtained more than 5 years ago or its older equivalent, or, in the case of medical fields, two certifications or a certificate of medical competence pursuant to Act No. 95/2004 Coll.
In addition to the aforementioned non-academic activities, applicants must have a track record of successful research and/or teaching, a good command of English, a high-quality research project, and an invitation from the U.S. The regular deadline for applications is November 1& November for the following academic year. The scholarship is awarded for a period of three to ten months, depending on the applicant’s needs. Details HERE.
The Fulbright-Schuman Fellowship is a European-American program for EU citizens (Ph.D. students, Ph.D. holders, and education experts, including university administrators) to conduct research on EU topics and U.S.-EU transatlantic relations. The program is administered by the Fulbright Commission in Belgium. Details, including dates deadlines can be found HERE.
The Proshek-Fulbright Fellowship for physicians and medical fields is intended for physicians and researchers in all fields of medicine and related fields, including healthcare, dentistry, pharmacy, etc. related fields, including healthcare, dentistry, pharmacy, etc. The purpose of the fellowship is to provide researchers in the field of medicine with the opportunity to participate in observation, consultation, teaching, and research at the University of Minnesota Medical School. The fellowship is not awarded for clinical training. Fellowships are awarded for a period of three to six months. The deadline for the program is February 1 February for the following academic year. Details HERE.
Those interested in Fulbright Commission scholarships have the opportunity to participate in an upcoming series of webinars on individual programs. Both alumni and current scholars will participate, making this a great opportunity to learn everything you need to know about the program.
- April 16, 2026, 3:00 PM, Scholarships for researchers, lecturers, and professionals
- April 21, 2026, 3:00 PM, Student Scholarships for Study and Research Stays
- April 23, 2026, 3:00 PM, Fulbright-Masaryk Scholarship
- May 13, 2026, 10:30 a.m., Visiting American Scholars (primarily for staff of international offices and mobility departments)
- June 10, 2026, 3:00 PM, Fulbright Scholarships – summary
Detailed information about the webinars, including the registration form is available on the Fulbright Commission website.
Scholars from the U.S. at universities and research institutions in the Czech Republic for the 2026/2027 academic year
Short-term visits (1–5 days):
Staff at universities and academic institutions in the Czech Republic can invite lecturers and researchers from the U.S. to their courses and seminars; these visitors spend one or two semesters as part of the Fulbright Program, and whose updated list is available on the Fulbright Commission website.
(We strive to ensure that our scholars make the most of their stay in the Czech Republic. Therefore, we are happy to facilitate contact if any of the scholars would be suitable for an occasional lecture at a university or academic institution in the Czech Republic.)
As part of the interstate exchange program, it is possible to invite scholars who are currently serving as Fulbright scholars in another European country for a short-term visit; a list of these scholars along with information on how to proceed in the event of an invitation, is available HERE.
The host institution in the Czech Republic covers only the guest’s accommodation; travel expenses are covered by the Fulbright Commission.
Applications are processedon an ongoing basis throughout the academic year.
Short-term visits (2–6 weeks):
In addition to the above-mentioned long-term fellowship program for American lecturers, it is possible to utilize the Fulbright Specialist Program for short-term visits by specialists from the U.S. (ranging from two to six weeks). The application, conditions, and program details are available here. The host institution in the Czech Republic covers the guest’s accommodation, meals, and, if necessary, local transportation. The honorarium and travel expenses, primarily airfare, are covered by the U.S. side. This program is particularly well-suited for establishing new contacts in fields and at institutions where such opportunities have not yet existed. The program is not intended for individual collaboration on research projects. You may request a specific expert from the U.S. by name or, more generally, a representative of a specific field.
The deadline for applications is September 30, 2026 for stays in 2027.
Long-term visits (1–2 semesters)
If a university in the Czech Republic is interested in a specific lecturer from the U.S. for a period of one or two semesters, and that lecturer is willing and able to accept the offer, the U.S. candidate must apply for a Fulbright grant in a timely manner.& Deadlines for U.S. researchers and lecturers are September 15 for the following academic year. Details on the types of grants available to U.S. applicants are HERE.
All costs of the stay are covered by the Fulbright Commission; in the case of the Distinguished Fulbright Scholar program (for UK, MU, UP, CTU, and CERGE), the host institution provides substantial co-funding for the monthly stipend in the amount of $4,500 per month.
Source: J. William Fulbright Commission