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The Fulbright Scholar Program includes program components for U.S. scholars, visiting foreign scholars, the Scholar-in-Residence Program, Fulbright Public Policy Fellowships, Global Scholar Awards, Arctic Initiative, the International Education Administrators' Seminars, U.S. Specialists Program, and Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars.
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As authorized by the Fulbright-Hays Act, the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) seeks to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries by means of educational and cultural exchange programs, including the exchange of scholars, researchers, professionals, students, and educators. ECA programs foster engagement and encourage dialogue with citizens around the world. Educational and cultural engagement is premised on the knowledge that mutual understanding, the development of leaders and future leaders, and the benefits of education programs influence societies and affect official decision-making almost everywhere in the world today. ECA programs inform, engage, and influence participants across strategic sectors of society – including young people, women, teachers, scholars, journalists, and other professionals – increasing the number of individuals who have first-hand international experience with the values of freedom, representative government, rule of law, economic choice, and individual dignity, while building international knowledge and capacity among people globally The Fulbright Scholar Program offers opportunities for American and foreign scholars to conduct research, lecture, and/or consult with other scholars and institutions in the United States and abroad. The Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars and Secondary Educators strengthens curricula and improves the quality of teaching about the United States in academic institutions overseas.
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No Current Data Available. Approximately 425 Fulbright Specialist Program projects were funded in FY 2016.
Approximately 32 Fulbright Scholars-in-Residence taught at U.S. colleges and universities during the 2016-17 academic year.
Approximately 186 scholars and teachers from around the world participated in Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSIs) for Scholars. They were hosted by 10 different U.S. universities across the United States.
Fulbright Specialist Program: Over 425 projects selected for implementation globally in 150 eligible countries to be completed through FY 2019.
Fulbright Arctic Initiative: 16 Fulbright Arctic Scholars selected representing the eight Arctic Council member states.
Fulbright Junior Faculty Development Program: A total of 60 junior faculty members from Egypt, Lebanon, and Iraq spent 10 weeks at nine U.S. higher education institutions.
Afghan Junior Faculty Development Program: A total of nine junior faculty members from Afghanistan spent eight weeks at the University of Indiana.
In FY 2017, 30 U.S. colleges and universities were selected to host Fulbright Scholars-in-Residence for the following academic year. Of this total, 24 (80%) were from Minority Serving Institutions, small liberal arts colleges, and community colleges.
In FY 2017, the Study of the U.S. Branch hosted 146 Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) scholars and secondary educators.
No Current Data Available.
In FY 2019 (academic year 2019-2020) there were 911 U.S. Fulbright Scholars, 453 Specialists, and 943 Visiting Fulbright Scholars. In 2019, the Study of the U.S. Branch placed 182 scholars in 10 host institutions across the United States.
In Academic Year 2020-21, there were 866 U.S. Fulbright Scholars (including 26 Global Scholars and 11 Public Policy Fellows), and 485 U.S. Fulbright Specialists, and 570 Fulbright Visiting Scholars (including 32 Scholars-in-Residence selected to participate in the scholar program.
Approximately 168 foreign scholars and secondary educators participated in virtual SUSI programs in FY 2021.
In FY 2022 the Fulbright Specialist Program completed 203 projects at 199 host institutions in 85 countries. In FY 2022 the Fulbright Public Policy Program sent two scholars to Cote d’Ivoire to work at government ministries and conduct research. In FY 2022 the Fulbright Arctic Initiative did not have any new scholars, as it continued to work with scholars from the FY 2020 cohort.
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Single Audit Applies (2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F):
For additional information on single audit requirements for this program, review the current Compliance Supplement.
OMB is working with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and agency offices of inspectors general to include links to relevant oversight reports. This section will be updated once this information is made available.
