Fulbright Programme Scholarships for Students, Researchers and Lecturers staying in the USA over the 2027–2028 academic year

The Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarship is intended for study or research at Master’s or PhD level in all fields, except clinical medicine and MBA and LLM programmes, in the United States. Applicants may apply for either a full degree program or for a research stay lasting 4–9 months. There are two application deadlines September 1 for degree programmes only and February 1 for research projects. Applicants must obtain a corresponding letter of invitation from the US Institution. Requirements include having completed a Bachelor’s degree by the application deadline, and having a good command of English. Further details are available at: https://fulbright.gov.cz/stipendia/stipendium-pro-postgradualni-studium/. 

Fulbright Scholarship for researchers and lecturers from the Czech Republic in all fields except clinical medicine. Requirements include a PhD, a proven track record of successful research and/or teaching, a strong command of English, and a high-quality research project. An invitation from the US institution is also required. The regular application deadline is November 1. The scholarship is awarded for a period of three to ten months, depending on the applicant’s needs and the nature of the project. Details are available at: https://www.fulbright.gov.cz/stipendia/stipendium-pro-vedce-a-prednasejici/.

The Fulbright-Masaryk Scholarship is intended for members of the academic community in the Czech Republic who are active in academic and public life, as well as in their specialised field of study (e.g. in the academic senate, a non-profit organisation or local government). Scholarships are awarded in three categories for all fields (with the exception of clinical medicine):

• Junior – for young researchers at the beginning of their academic careers who have not yet earned a PhD;
• Postdoctoral – for researchers who earned their PhD no more than five years prior to the application deadline;
• Senior – or advanced researchers who obtained a PhD more than five years ago, or its older equivalent. In the case of medical fields, this may be a second certification or a certificate of medical competence pursuant to Act No. 95/2004 Coll.

In addition to the aforementioned non-academic activities, applicants must demonstrate successful prior research and/or teaching experience, proficiency in English, a high-quality research project, and have an invitation to the US. The regular application deadline is November 1 for the following academic year. The scholarship is awarded for a period of three to ten months, depending on the applicant’s needs. Details are available at: https://www.fulbright.gov.cz/stipendia/fulbright-masarykovo-stipendium/.

If you are interested in Fulbright Commission scholarships for the 2027/28 academic year, we have prepared a series of practical webinars on the various programmes on offer. Current and former grantees will also participate, and you will have the opportunity to ask them about their experiences during their stay and the application process. Feel free to ask us any other questions you may have about the programme, the application process, or your stay in the USA.

The webinars will take place as online Zoom meetings.

We have prepared a series of webinars for all programmes, and we cordially invite anyone interested in our scholarships to attend:

April 16, 2026, 3:00 pm: Scholarships for researchers, lecturers, and professionals

April 21, 2026, 3:00 pm: Student scholarships for study and research stays

April 23, 2026, 3:00 pm: The Fulbright-Masaryk Scholarship

May 13, 2026, 10:30 am: Hosting American Scholars (primarily for staff of international offices and mobility departments)

June 10, 2026, 3:00 pm: Fulbright Scholarships – Summary

Detailed information about the webinars, including registration forms, is available on our website

and will also be posted regularly on social media:

https://www.facebook.com/czechfulbright

https://www.instagram.com/czechfulbright/

Scholarship Recipients from the U.S. at Universities and Research Institutions in the Czech Republic for the 2026/2027 Academic Year

Short-term visits (1–5 days):

Faculty members at universities and academic institutions in the Czech Republic may invite lecturers and researchers from the United States to participate in their courses and seminars. These individuals spend one or two semesters each year in the Czech Republic lecturing or conducting research as part of the Fulbright Program. An updated list of these scholars is available on the Fulbright Commission’s website:

https://www.fulbright.cz/stipendiste-a-absolventi/soucasni-stipendiste/

We strive to ensure that our grantees’ stays in the Czech Republic are utilized as intensively as possible. Therefore, we are happy to facilitate contact if any of the grantees would be suitable for an occasional lecture at a university or academic institution in the Czech Republic.

As part of an international exchange, it is also possible to invite scholars who are currently serving as Fulbright Program scholars in another European country for a short-term visit; a list of these scholars, along with information on how to proceed in the event of an invitation, is available at:

https://www.fulbright.cz/pro-skoly-a-univerzity/hostovani-americkych-akademiku/

The host institution in the Czech Republic covers only the guest’s accommodation; travel expenses are covered by the Fulbright Commission.

Applications are processed on an ongoing basis throughout the academic year.

Short-term visits (2–6 weeks):

In addition to the long-term fellowship program for American lecturers described above, the Fulbright Specialist Programme is available for short-term visits by specialists from the USA (lasting two to six weeks). The application form, terms and conditions, and program details are available at:

https://www.fulbright.cz/pro-skoly-a-univerzity/hostovani-americkych-akademiku/

The host institution in the Czech Republic covers its guest’s accommodation, meals, and, if necessary, local transportation. Honoraria and travel expenses, primarily airfare, are covered by the U.S. side. This program is particularly well-suited for establishing new contacts in fields and at institutions where such opportunities have not yet existed. The program is not intended for individual collaboration on research projects. Applications may be made specifically for a particular expert from the U.S. or generally for a representative of a specific field.

The application deadline is September 30, 2026, for stays in 2027.

Long-term Visits (1–2 Semesters):

If a university in the Czech Republic is interested in hosting a specific lecturer from the USA for one or two semesters, and if that U.S. candidate is willing and able to accept the invitation, the candidate must apply for a Fulbright grant in a timely manner. The application deadline for U.S. scholars and lecturers is September 15 for the following academic year. Details on the types of grants available to U.S. applicants can be found at:

https://fulbrightscholars.org/us-scholar-awards

All costs of the stay are covered by the Fulbright Commission; in the case of the Distinguished Fulbright Scholar program (for UK, MU, UP, CVUT, and CERGE), the host institution substantially co-funds the monthly stipend with an amount of $4,500 per month.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions:

The J. William Fulbright Commission, www.fulbright.gov.cz, fulbright@fulbright.gov.cz, tel. 222 718 452