Fulbright Faculty Opportunities

 Will you be the next Fulbright Scholar to Change the World? [Viewbook from Fulbright]

What is the Fulbright Program for Faculty?
The Fulbright Program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government and is designed to “increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries.” With this goal as a starting point, the Fulbright Program has provided almost 300,000 participants—chosen for their academic merit and leadership potential — with the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research, exchange ideas and contribute to finding solutions to shared international concerns. [Source: www.fulbright.state.gov]

A wide range of options is available in terms of duration of the in-country stay and activities.

Who's Eligible?
Every U. S. college and university academic ranked instructor to professor emeritus plus as well as untenured faculty, adjuncts, administrators, independent scholars, professionals outside academe and retirees are eligible to apply for their continued professional development.

How do I get more information?
The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program is administered by the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES). 

Gallaudet Campus Contacts:
- Steven Collins, Department of Interpretation
- Marilyn Sass-Lehrer, Department of Education
- Beth Benedict, Department of Communication Studies