Fulbright U.S.-ASEAN Visiting Scholar Program 2027 Fully-Funded Grant

Fulbright US ASEAN Visiting Scholar Program

Fulbright U.S.-ASEAN Visiting Scholar Program 2027

Brief Description

The Fulbright U.S.-ASEAN Visiting Scholar Program is offering university faculty, government officials, and professional staff from ASEAN member states fully-funded research opportunities in the United States. Designed to strengthen regional ties, the initiative supports scholars focused on priority issues impacting the U.S.-ASEAN relationship and the broader ASEAN region. Up to 22 scholars will be selected, with approximately two participants representing each ASEAN nation. If you are looking to advance your academic or professional research through a US research fellowship 2027, this program provides complete financial coverage, research support, and institutional access across American universities and research centers.

Name of Host Institution

Fulbright Program & Host Institutions in the United States

Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be a citizen of Brunei or an ASEAN member state.
  • Must reside in an ASEAN country throughout the nomination and selection process, and return to an ASEAN country upon completion of the U.S. stay.
  • Must be university faculty, foreign ministry or government officials, or professionals in think tanks and NGOs focused on U.S.-ASEAN issues with a significant record of accomplishment.
  • Must demonstrate proficiency in English.
  • Must submit a Medical History and Examination Report if selected before grant finalization.
  • Must not be currently teaching, studying, or conducting research in the United States.
  • Must not have received a Fulbright grant within the past five years or visited the U.S. as a J-1 Exchange Visitor (Professor/Research Scholar category) in the past two years.

Benefits

  • A monthly stipend ranging from US$3,164 to US$4,805, depending on the U.S. host city.
  • Direct round-trip economy-class airfare.
  • A US$600 transit and baggage allowance.
  • A US$2,233 professional and settling-in allowance.
  • Case-by-case funding consideration for qualifying university lab or research fees.
  • Note: No dependent support is provided.

Duration

Three to four months, taking place during the first half of 2028 (specifically January through March).

Required Application Materials

  • Project statement (3 to 5 pages).
  • Bibliography (up to 3 pages).
  • Curriculum vitae (up to 6 pages).
  • Letter of invitation from a host institution in the United States (preferred during application, mandatory before final departure).
  • Three letters of recommendation.
  • Copy of passport bio page.

Deadline

November 30, 2026

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Q: Who is eligible to apply for the Fulbright U.S.-ASEAN Visiting Scholar Program?

University faculty, foreign ministry and government officials, and professionals from think tanks and NGOs who are citizens of Brunei or an ASEAN member nation are eligible to apply.

Q: What financial support does the grant provide?

Selected scholars receive round-trip economy airfare, a $600 transit/baggage allowance, a settling-in allowance of $2,233, and a monthly living stipend between $3,164 and $4,805 depending on the host city.

Q: When will the research stays take place in the United States?

Selected scholars will carry out their three- to four-month research projects in the United States between January and March 2028.

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