University of the Azores (Ponta Delgada/Portugal) - Fulbright scholarships

What you get

You will receive a monthly scholarship (a fixed monthly payment) of USD 2,500 (about 2,300 EUR) for a research stay lasting from 4 to 6 consecutive months at a US university or research centre. This amounts to a total of 10,000 USD (approximately 9,200 EUR) for 4 months or 15,000 USD (approximately 13,800 EUR) for 6 months. You will also receive:

• USD 1,000 (approximately 920 EUR) for a return flight between Portugal and the USA
• Health and accident insurance for the entire duration of your stay
• Help with your J-1 visa – no visa fee is payable
• A briefing before you leave and support during your stay in the USA
• Membership of the global Fulbright network of academics

The scholarship is administered by the Fulbright Commission in Portugal and co-funded by the Regional Government of the Azores. Your stay cannot begin before 15 September 2027.

Who can apply

• Degree: You have already obtained your first university degree (Licenciatura) prior to applying. A grade point average of 14 or higher is an advantage.
• Field of study: Any field of specialisation. However, your research must not involve direct contact with patients, which may exclude certain areas of human medicine, veterinary medicine, nursing sciences, dentistry and psychological counselling.
• Nationality and residence: You are a Portuguese citizen and can prove that you live in the Azores. You must not also be a US citizen.
• US links: You do not hold a US green card or a valid US visa. You have not lived in the USA for 5 years or more during the 6 years before you apply.
• No prior Fulbright: You have never been awarded a Fulbright scholarship.
• English: You speak and write English well.
• Host confirmation: You have received a confirmation of admission from a US institution. This confirms that the institution will supervise your research work on site, and the start and end dates are specified.
• Preference: Preference will be given to candidates who have completed their academic studies at a Portuguese higher education institution.

How to apply

Apply online in English using the IIE form (apply.iie.org/ffsp2027). The application period runs from 1 October 2026 to 15 January 2027, 23:59 Lisbon time. If your application passes the document screening stage, you will be invited to an interview.