The Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES), under a cooperative agreement with the United States Department of State, administers the Fulbright Scholar Program for faculty and professionals. Each year, the traditional Fulbright Scholar Program sends some 800 U.S. faculty and professionals to 140 countries to lecture, research, or participate in seminars. At the same time, approximately 800 foreign faculty come to the U.S. each year. The Scholar Program offers grants for journalists and other communicators. Visit Program for details. The shorter Specialists Program offers grants of two to six weeks. The New Century Scholars Program brings 30 of some of the world’s top academics and professionals together to collaborate on an issue of global importance.

Looking for a Fulbright scholar? Visit the U.S. Program Scholar Directory or Visiting Program Scholar Directory for a Fulbright scholar listing.

Members of the media and public relations officers in need of additional information may contact Edwin Bodensiek, Director of Outreach and Public Relations, at 202-686-4014 or ebodensiek@cies.iie.org.