The Fulbright Scholar Program supports Swedish researchers with a PhD who wish to research and/or lecture in the United States and who have an established affiliation with an American university or research center. Administered by Fulbright Sweden, this outgoing mobility funding opportunity is open to applicants across all disciplines.

Overview

The programme enables Swedish scholars to conduct research and/or deliver lectures at host institutions in the USA. Stays may range from 3 to 12 months. Applications from recent PhD holders through to full professors are welcome. Applicants must be Swedish citizens.

Funding and Benefits

The programme provides 50,000 SEK in funding. Additional support covers travel and visa costs, accident and sickness insurance, and other supplementary benefits.

Eligibility

• Citizenship: Swedish citizens only.
• Career stage: Recognised Researcher (R2), Established Researcher (R3), and Leading Researcher (R4).
• Qualification: PhD holders or equivalent.
• Affiliation: Applicants must have an established affiliation with an American university or research center.
• Disciplines: All research fields are eligible.

Application Process

Applications open on August 15, 2026. The deadline for submission is January 8, 2027. Further details and application instructions are available at the link provided below.

Deadline and Timeline

• Applications open: 15 August 2026
• Deadline: 8 January 2027
• Funding posted: 16 July 2026

Contact Information

• Organisation: Fulbright (United States)
• More information: https://www.scientifyresearch.org/grant/fulbright-scholar-program-sweden-usa/