Bursaries

Fulbright South Africa

United States: Fulbright South African Research Scholar Programme 2027/2028

International Scholarships 30 August 2026

Research scholar programme for South African academics and professionals to conduct research in the United States.

Closes
30 August 2026
Academic reqs
0
Application
See provider

Funding details

Fields covered
Research across all academic disciplines, excluding clinical medical research involving patient contact.
Coverage value
Fulbright grant benefits as confirmed by the programme, including research support and related fellowship allowances.
How to apply
Apply through the Fulbright online application system.

Eligibility

  • South African citizen or permanent resident as required by the programme
  • Strong academic or professional research profile
  • Clear research proposal with a suitable United States host institution
  • Meets Fulbright programme requirements

Academic requirements

No structured academic requirements have been captured for this bursary yet.

Supporting documents

  • Research proposal
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Academic transcripts and degree certificates where required
  • Letters of invitation or affiliation where required
  • Reference letters