Fulbright Awards
for U.S. Citizens

Through unique international educational and cultural exchanges, the Fulbright Program gives passionate and accomplished American students, scholars, teachers, artists and professionals of all backgrounds the opportunity to come to Slovakia to pursue their studies, teach, or engage in research or projects supervised by an approved institution, or a combination of both.

The Fulbright Program for U.S. candidates is administered by our partner IIE - the Institute of International Education. Both U.S. students and scholars apply for a Fulbright grant through IIE, but the Commission may assist candidates in establishing research contacts or discussing the feasibility of projects. Teaching and/or research proposals are welcome in all disciplines.

Through the Fulbright Program, U.S. colleges and universities that do not have a strong international component and/or serve minority audiences may invite a Slovak scholar to lecture or teach for one or two semesters.

To learn more about Fulbright Awards and start your application, see the list of awards below and click on the selected award for more details.

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Fulbright Awards

Fulbright U.S. Student Program

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers graduating college seniors, graduate students, Ph.D. candidates, artists and young professionals from all over the United States the opportunity to study or conduct research in Slovakia for one academic year (9 months) in all kinds of disciplines.

Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program

The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program offers U.S. scholars, faculty, artists, and professionals an opportunity to conduct research and/or teach, or consult at Slovak universities and research institutions. Candidates from all disciplines are welcome to apply. Grants are awarded for 3 to 5 months. The Scholar Program is open also for early career researchers (Post-Docs).

Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Program

The English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Program gives U.S. college graduates at Bachelor level or higher an opportunity to apply for a scholarship – to assist with teaching the English language at Slovak secondary schools for one academic year (10 months).

Fulbright Specialist Program

The Fulbright Specialist Program offers opportunities for highly qualified U.S. academics and professionals from all fields to share their expertise on curricula, materials or faculty development, institutional planning, opportunity to lecture, deliver seminars or workshops, or participate in conferences and symposiums.

Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence (S-I-R) Program

The Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence (S-I-R) Program offers U.S. higher education institutions the opportunity to request a Slovak lecturer – faculty member, experienced professional, or artist for one or two semesters. Institutions with no strong international component and/or serving minority audiences are given preference.

Fulbright Schuman Program

Fulbright awards scholarships to U.S. citizens to study, lecture or conduct research in the EU on the development of the EU, EU affairs, or the U.S.- EU transatlantic agenda for a period between 3 months and one academic year. Grants are open to all academic fields of study, but must relate to U.S.- EU relations or EU affairs.

Inter-Country Travel Grant for U.S. Lecturers in Europe

The Inter-Country Travel Grant is an opportunity for U.S. scholars currently on Fulbright programs in Europe to create connections with fellow Slovak scholars in their field upon invitation from a Slovak institution – university, cultural center, government or non-governmental organization for a maximum 5-day visit to Slovakia.