The United States Educational Foundation in Greece also called the Fulbright Foundation in Greece offers the new Scholarship Program for Greek Citizens as follows:
Graduate Students | REGISTRATION PERIOD: Tuesday, October 9, 2018 – Friday, January 18, 2019
For students who hold a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university in Greece and possess a superior academic record. Grants are awarded in most fields to pursue graduate study in the United States and are contributed towards the first academic year. Equal preference is given to applicants in the Humanities & Social Sciences and Sciences & Business.
Doctoral Dissertation Visiting Research Students | REGISTRATION PERIOD: Tuesday, October 9, 2018 – Friday, January 18, 2019
For students currently enrolled as Ph.D. candidates at a recognized university in Greece who would benefit from a short term research period in the United States. Strong emphasis will be placed on topic, stage and level of research, and detailed proposal. Prior to registration the candidate will need to contact the Fulbright Foundation.
Visiting Scholars | REGISTRATION PERIOD: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 – Friday, November 16, 2018
For professors or researchers (not including postdoctoral research) with a Ph.D. degree followed by a minimum of four years of professional experience in any field of study who wish to lecture and/or conduct research at universities or research centers in the United States. Applicants must secure an institutional affiliation in the United States. Fulbright grants are awarded for minimum of three months. Recipients may continue their project under the Fulbright auspices for up to six months (maximum eligible period)only if funding from sources other than the Fulbright Foundation is obtained. In that case, proof of funds is required. Equal preference is given to applicants in the Humanities & Social Sciences and Sciences & Business
Artists | REGISTRATION PERIOD: Tuesday, December 11, 2018– Friday, February 15, 2019
For practicing/working artists in any field of fine arts, creative writing, music, theatre, dance, performance, cinematography, photography, and digital media who wish to grow a higher level of proficiency, to enhance their career, seek advancement opportunities and familiarize with the US cultural scene. The Foundation looks for well defined/sustainable projects that are innovative and may lead to future collaborations between the United States and Greece. Applicants should establish an affiliation with an educational institution and/or cultural organization in the United States, that will host them during their Fulbright grant period, that offer structured educational programs and coursework on a regular basis over academic semesters sufficient to satisfy Fulbright and J-1 visa regulations. This award is NOT for candidates seeking a degree.
Artist Residency | REGISTRATION PERIOD: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 - Friday, February 22, 2019
The Fulbright Foundation in Greece will select one candidate among creative practitioners for participation in the Santa Fe Art Institute’s international Artists and Writers Residency Program. SFAI implements yearlong thematic programing that address pertinent questions facing diverse regional and global communities. Candidates are selected on the basis of academic excellence, potential for professional development, civic engagement, extra-curricular activities, the applicant’s ability to creatively and critically engage with the theme of the residency season for which they are applying, and personal qualities/abilities to serve as a cultural ambassador for Greece. The selection focuses on the professional experience of the artist, the quality of their past work, and their potential to sustain productive residency at SFAI.
Secondary School Educators | REGISTRATION PERIOD: Tuesday, September 4, 2018 - Friday November 16, 2018
For secondary school educators involved in the teaching of English and professionals in curriculum development, teacher training and textbook writing. Study of the United States Institutes is a five-week academic training program and its purpose is to improve the quality of teaching and enhance the development of curricula in educational institutions and school systems outside the United States. Institute programs are held at university campuses throughout the United States and focus on a particular theme or topic in American Studies.
Summer Institutes for Student Leaders from Europe | REGISTRATION PERIOD: [NO NEW APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THE 2019-2020 ACADEMIC YEAR DUE TO THE HIGH NUMBER OF CONTESTANTS AND LIMITED NUMBER OF PLACEMENTS]
The Summer Institutes for Student Leaders from Europe are five-week academic Institutes for young people aged 18-25, first through third year undergraduates at a Greek institution of higher education. The Institutes are held in the United States during the summer (June/July). The program is supported and fully funded by the Department of State - Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Participation is open to students from EU countries regardless of race, color, age, gender, national origin, religion, or disability. All activities will be conducted in English.
Fulbright-Schuman Program for EU citizens | REGISTRATION PERIOD: September 15, 2018– December 1, 2018
The Fulbright-Schuman Program, administered by the Commission for Educational Exchange between the United States and Belgium, is jointly financed by the U.S. State Department and the Directorate-General for Education and Culture of the European Commission. The program funds graduate and post-graduate study, research, and lecture proposals in the field of U.S.-EU relations, EU policy, or EU institutions for interested American and EU citizens.
Successful project proposals will observe an issue of common concern from a comparative perspective and will bear significance for more than one EU member state. Candidates are responsible for organizing their own affiliation with an accredited university, vocational training/professional institution, or independent research center in the EU or the U.S.
Salzburg Global Seminar
For mid career, senior level professionals in political, social, and cultural areas. The Salzburg Seminar, one of the world's leading international educational centers, is dedicated to promoting the exchange of ideas in a multi-disciplinary and cross-cultural environment to participants from 100 countries around the world. Partial grants are awarded to attend week-long seminars held in Salzburg, Austria that tackle themes related to human progress: imagination, sustainability and justice.