Fulbright African Research Scholar Program 2026

Deadline: May 31, 2026

other

3 to 9 months (duration)

partially funded

Malawi

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

The Fulbright African Research Scholar Program (ARSP), managed by the U.S. Embassy in Malawi, is now accepting applications for the 2026 cycle. This prestigious program supports Malawian scholars in conducting research or curriculum development at U.S. institutions, fostering academic collaboration and institutional capacity building.

📚 About the Program

The Fulbright African Research Scholar Program offers 3–9 month research grants and curriculum development grants across all academic fields. The program emphasizes:

Academic collaboration
Institutional capacity building

🎁 Benefits

Awards of 3 to 5 months are available for African university faculty or administrators.
Research can be conducted in any academic discipline at a U.S. academic or research institution.
The grant period begins no earlier than August 2027 and no later than March 2028.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Open to scholars in all disciplines (clinical medical research involving patient contact is not eligible).
Applicants must be Malawian citizens or permanent residents.
Preference is given to applicants with a letter of invitation from a prospective host institution. Applicants are encouraged to seek out a suitable host institution.
Scholars must indicate the grant category they are applying for (research or program and curriculum development).
Research Grant Applicants:
- Must hold a doctorate degree or equivalent terminal degree in their field at the time of application.
- Preference is given to individuals with at least three years of university teaching experience and a productive scholarly record.
Program and Curriculum Development Applicants:
- Applicants without doctorate degrees but with a master’s or equivalent graduate degree are eligible.
Applications for the following are ineligible:
- Doctoral dissertation research
- Postdoctoral research immediately following the completion of a doctorate degree
- General professional travel
Scholars who were unsuccessful in previous competitions may re-apply. Repeat applicants should revise their proposals, update their curriculum vitae, and obtain current letters of reference.

📅 Application Date and Process

Application Deadline: 31 May, 2026
Applicants are encouraged to visit the official website to access the application portal and submit their applications.

🌟 Additional Information

For more details about the program, visit the official U.S. Embassy in Malawi - Fulbright African Research Scholar Program.

To apply, visit the application portal.

This opportunity is a remarkable chance for Malawian scholars to advance their academic careers and foster international collaboration. Don't miss the chance to apply!

Benefits

Awards of 3 to 5 months for African university faculty or administrators to conduct research at a U.S. academic or research institution.
The program begins no earlier than August 2027 and no later than March 2028.

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