FY 2027 Fulbright Specialist Program

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the FY 2027 Fulbright Specialist Program. This program seeks to award approximately $4.6 million for a 56-month cooperative agreement to select around 400 American academics and professionals for two-to-six week international exchanges. Eligible applicants are U.S. not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions with at least four years of international exchange experience. The program aims to strengthen U.S. foreign policy priorities and institutional ties globally through projects requested by U.S. embassies and Fulbright Commissions. The selected organization will administer the program, including recruitment, selection, and matching specialists to projects. Proposals must include a detailed budget and a Performance Monitoring Plan aligned with ECA's MODE Framework. Applications are due by June 29, 2026, and must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. The Department of State will have substantial involvement in program activities.

The FY 2027 Fulbright Specialist Program, a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), seeks a U.S. not-for-profit organization or educational institution to administer a cooperative agreement valued at approximately $4,600,000. This program will select around 400 American academics and professionals for two-to-six-week international exchanges in FY 2027, focusing on U.S. foreign policy priorities and strengthening international institutional ties. Eligible applicants must have four years of experience in international exchanges and possess a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and an active SAM.gov registration. The program emphasizes performance monitoring using the MODE Framework, encourages cost-sharing, and requires adherence to various federal guidelines, including those related to virtual exchange, anti-discrimination, and the prohibition of certain unmanned aircraft systems. Applications are due by June 29, 2026, and must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announced the FY 2027 Fulbright Specialist Program, a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) seeking applications from U.S. not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions. This cooperative agreement, with an anticipated award of $4,600,000, aims to select approximately 400 American academics and professionals for two-to-six-week programs globally. Specialists will share expertise, build networks, and strengthen institutional ties, supporting U.S. foreign policy priorities. Eligible applicants must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and an active SAM.gov registration, and demonstrate at least four years of experience in international exchanges. Proposals are due by June 29, 2026, and must include an SF-424, executive summary, narrative, budget, detailed line-item budget, and budget narrative. The program emphasizes performance monitoring and evaluation using the MODE Framework, virtual exchange components, and adherence to various federal regulations and policies, including those regarding anti-discrimination and foreign funding disclosure.

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announced the FY 2027 Fulbright Specialist Program, a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) seeking applications from eligible U.S. not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions. The program aims to select approximately 400 American academics and professionals for two-to-six-week international exchanges to share expertise, build networks, and support U.S. foreign policy. The total available funding is $4,600,000 for one award, with an application deadline of June 29, 2026. Applicants must have at least four years of experience in international exchanges, a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and an active SAM.gov registration. The program emphasizes adherence to monitoring and evaluation guidelines, virtual exchange components, and compliance with various federal regulations and reporting requirements.