The 2025-2026 application is now closed. The 2026-2027 competition will open in Spring 2025.

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Current U.S. Student

United States citizens who are currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree programs are eligible to apply.If you are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a U.S. college or university, you will apply through that institution, even if you are not currently a resident there. Find the Fulbright Program Adviser on your campus.

U.S. Citizen but not a Student

If you are a U.S. citizen, will hold a bachelor’s degree by the award start date, and do not have a Ph.D. degree, then you are eligible to apply. Non-enrolled applicants should have relatively limited professional experience in the fields (typically 7 years or less) in which they are applying. Candidates with more experience should consider applying for the Fulbright Scholar Program.

The Getting Started page will provide information on eligibility and next steps.

Artist

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program welcomes applications in the creative and performing arts. Arts candidates for the U.S. Student Program should have relatively limited professional experience in the fields (typically 7 years or less) in which they are applying. Artists with more experience should consider applying for the Fulbright Scholar Program.

Creative & Performing Arts projects fall under the Study/Research grant category and are available in all countries where Study/Research grants are offered.

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U.S. Professor/Administrator

If you are a U.S. citizen and a professor or administrator at a U.S. institution and are interested in applying for a Fulbright Scholar Award, you will need to apply through fulbrightscholars.org.

To support your students in applying for a U.S. Student Program award, please connect with the Fulbright Program Adviser at your institution.

Non U.S. Citizens

If you are a non-U.S. citizen interested in applying for a Fulbright Award to the United States, you will need to apply through the Fulbright Commission or U.S. Embassy in your home country. Find out more information on the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program or Fulbright Foreign Student Program.

Global Resources:

Qatar

Congratulations on receiving a Fulbright grant! The resources on this page are designed to familiarize you with your host location and provide important context and information as you prepare to travel abroad. We encourage you to review the readings, websites, and logistical information offered by local contacts. Click the section headings below to display the information.

As part of your Fulbright grant, you are required to attend a virtual Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) from July 8-11, 2024. The PDO will provide sessions and activities to help you prepare for your upcoming experience. You will receive an email in mid-June that will direct you to the PDO website where you can register for the event. If you have any questions regarding the PDO, please email FulbrightPDO.MENA@iie.org.

Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Doha
22nd February Street
Al-Luqta District
P.O. Box 2399
Doha, Qatar
Phone: (974) 4496-6000
Fax: (974) 4488-4298
Email: PASDoha@state.gov
Website: https://qa.usembassy.gov/

American Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy Doha
Tel: (974) 4496-6000
Email: ACSDoha@state.gov
Website: https://qa.usembassy.gov/servicesel: (974) 4496-6000
Use this link to schedule an appointment online

Emergency Contacts
Outside of office hours: (974) 4496-6000
Outside of Qatar: 1-202-501-4444 or 1-888-407-4747
The emergency number for the local police, rescue, and fire department in Qatar is 999

Points of Contact

Steve Jeon
Public Diplomacy Officer
U.S. Embassy Doha, Qatar
Tel: +974 4496-6908
Cell: +974 3352 7043

Email: jeonj@state.gov

Mohamed Trad
Public Engagement Specialist
U.S. Embassy Doha, Qatar
Tel: (974) 4496 6045
Cell: (974) 5582 3516

Email: TradM@state.gov

IIE U.S. Scholar Program Advisors

https://fulbrightscholars.org/fulbright-us-scholar-program-advisors

We invite you to contact these Fulbright alumni for questions or advice prior to your grant. They can be an excellent resources for unofficial questions – what type of clothing to bring, how to open a bank account, and more.

Dr. Mustafa Mashal
Fulbright Scholar
mashmust@isu.edu

Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud
Fulbright Scholar
mmahmoud@tntech.edu

Dr. Elizabeth Palmer
Fulbright Scholar
elizabeth.m.palmer@usc.edu

Dr. Nasser Zawia
Fulbright Scholar
nzawia@uri.edu

Dr. Charity Lovitt
Fulbright U.S. Scholar, 2023
lovittc@uw.edu

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