Fulbright U.S.-ASEAN Visiting Scholar Program 2027
Brief Description
The Fulbright U.S.-ASEAN Visiting Scholar Program 2027 offers a prestigious fully-funded fellowship US opportunity for university faculty, government officials, and professionals across ASEAN member states. Administered to foster robust regional ties, this program invites you to spend three to four months in the United States during the first half of 2028 conducting vital research on priority issues impacting the U.S.-ASEAN relationship. Whether you are aiming to secure an ASEAN research grant 2027 or expand your international academic network, you will receive comprehensive financial backing, including monthly stipends and travel allowances, to advance your scholarly work abroad.Name of Host Institution
U.S.-ASEAN Selection Committee / The Fulbright ProgramRequirements/Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a citizen of Brunei or another ASEAN member state, and reside in an ASEAN country throughout the nomination and selection process.
- Must be university faculty, foreign ministry or government officials, or professionals in think tanks and NGOs whose work focuses on U.S.-ASEAN issues.
- Must possess a significant record of scholarly or professional accomplishment and be proficient in English.
- Must commit to returning to an ASEAN country upon completing your stay in the United States.
- Must not be currently teaching, studying, or conducting research in the U.S., and must not have received a Fulbright grant within the past five years or visited the U.S. as a J-1 Exchange Visitor in the Professor or Research Scholar category within the past two years.
Benefits
- A monthly stipend ranging from US$3,164 to $4,805, depending on the U.S. host city.
- A direct, round-trip economy-class air ticket and a US$600 transit and baggage allowance.
- A US$2,233 professional and settling-in allowance.
- Case-by-case consideration for qualifying university laboratory or research fees (note that no dependent support is provided).
Application Materials
- A project statement (three to five pages).
- A bibliography (up to three pages).
- A curriculum vitae (up to six pages).
- A letter of invitation from a host institution in the United States (preferred at application, mandatory before final selection and departure).
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Your passport bio page and contact information.
Deadline
November 30, 2026
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