U.S. Scholars | core Fulbright Scholar Program

Application Guidelines

To insure that your application is reviewed in a timely manner, it is essential that all required parts be submitted by the deadline.  The following checklist provides a general guide, but it is important to read the description of the specific award for which you are applying to determine which of the following materials must be submitted and to learn any award-specific requirements not listed below.

All applications must include the following

Application Form Applicants must apply online

Project Statement Guidance and Project Statement Samples Up to five pages for all applicants

Tailored Curriculum Vitae or Resume Tailored to award, including publications list Up to eight pages for Distinguished Chair Program applicants; six pages for all others CV and Resume Guidance

Reference Letters Requirements and Tips for Submission

If applicable (consult award description to determine whether the following are required):

Letter of Invitation About Invitations Developing Contacts Abroad

Language Proficiency Report Language Proficiency Report Guidance

Supplemental Materials Requirements for applicants in architecture, the arts, and creative writing

The Following awards Require the listed additional information

Research Awards:

Select bibliography (up to three pages) Bibliography Guidance

Teaching Awards:

Course syllabi (up to 10 pages total) Syllabi Guidance

Research/Teaching Awards:

Select bibliography (up to three pages) Bibliography Guidance

Course syllabi (up to 10 pages total) Syllabi Guidance

Travel-Only Awards:

One reference letter

Name and address of reference

Supplemental Materials

Applicants in the Creative and Performing Arts:

Digital files must be submitted to CIES electronically for appropriate fields Details and Instructions on File Submission