The Fulbright Scholar Program offers U.S. scholars in all academic ranks, the opportunity to lecture and conduct research at Italian universities and research centers.
Deadline
September 16, 2024
Overview
Awards aim at fostering the advancement of knowledge in scientific fields of global significance and in priority areas as identified in the scientific cooperation agreement between Italy and United States. Disciplines include Environmental Sciences, Sustainable Development, Law, Statistical Physics and Applied Technologies, Health Biotechnology, advanced specializations in the fields of Math and Sciences, Engineering.
The Program also offers open awards in all disciplines at Italian universities or institutions chosen by the candidates. Awards in all disciplines are assigned in all academic fields in the humanities, social sciences, sciences, and the arts with a preference for projects in contemporary issues in Italy.
Grants
Grants offered
- All Disciplines – 6 grants
- Fulbright-Fondazione CON IL SUD (Foundation of Southern Italy) Award for Teaching/Research in All Disciplines – approx. 4 grants
- Fulbright-LUISS Research Lectureship in Business, Economics, Law, and Political Science – 1 grant
- Fulbright Lectureship in Italian-American Studies at the University of Calabria – 1 grant
- Fulbright Early Career Research Lectureship at the Department of Civil, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Trento – 1 grant
- Fulbright Early Career Research Lectureship at the Department of Industrial Engineering at the University of Trento – 1 grant
- Fulbright Lectureship in Big Data, Climate Change, Cultural Heritage, Health and Well-being, Space, Sustainability & Circular Economy at the University of Bologna – 1 grant
- Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Award in Engineering, Science and Technologies at the University of Naples Parthenope – 1 grant
- Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Award in Law at the University of Trento – 1 grant
Grant benefits include a maintenance allowance and a travel allowance to cover round-trip international travel. Maintenance allowance varies according to the award. The grantee will be covered by Health and Accident Insurance for the whole grant period, provided to participants in the Fulbright cultural exchange Program by the United States Department of State.
Potential Grant Activities include:
- Teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level
- Conduct research
- Participate in or lead seminars or workshops at the host university and other universities in the city of destination
- Consult on program and faculty development
- Take part in specialized academic programs and conferences in conjunction with other scheduled activities
- Develop academic curricula or educational materials
Fulbright Inter-Country Program
During the Fulbright grant, the scholar may be also invited to take part in academic meetings, conferences, seminars, and other program-related activities organized by Italian or European universities, under the Fulbright Inter-Country Program.
Selection criteria
Fulbright Scholar Awards to Italy are assigned through an annual competition administered at the national level in the US by the Institute of International Education (IIE) in New York, in collaboration with the Fulbright Commission in Italy.
More details on the opportunities for Scholars are available here.
Potential candidates can apply online here.
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
Information on the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program, catalog of awards, eligibility requirements, tips, guidelines, and resources for applying, review criteria, selection, and competition timeline is available on the Fulbright Scholar website. Digit “Italy” on the “search by keyword” box to see the awards available. Otherwise, select “Region” (Europe & Eurasia), then “Country” (Italy) and scroll down to click on “Search”.