Fulbright Faculty & Staff Programs
TWU faculty and staff may engage in a variety of Fulbright programs. To assist in narrowing down your interest for one of the possible Fulbright programs, please share your initial thoughts and begin a conversation with a TWU Fulbright Liaison.
Fulbright Scholar
The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program for college and university faculty, administrators, and researchers, as well as artists and professionals—enables 800 U.S. Scholars to go abroad and 900 visiting scholars to come to the United States. These Fulbright Scholars make meaningful contributions to communities abroad and at home within their respective fields, while advancing careers across the globe.
Within the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program, there are different types of awards that TWU faculty and academic staff may consider:
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Teaching includes classroom teaching, as well as giving guest lectures, workshops, and seminars, and engaging in other related activities. Classroom teaching is typically at the undergraduate and graduate level, and courses may be taught or co-taught by the scholar. The teaching load varies by award, as well as the host institution. Scholars may also consult on building research capacity, advice graduate students, and assist with thesis advising.
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Research includes activities involving scientific research, qualitative research, quantitative research, and proactive-based research, including artistic research. Research can take place in locations such as the laboratory, the field, the archives, or an artist residency. It can be experimental, clinical, or applied. It can include examining policies, systems, theories, methods, interactions, and works of art and music, with the objective to evaluate or develop new knowledge of works. Quantifiable (tangible) outcomes can include publications (books, journal articles, scripts, etc.), conference presentations, artistic and musical compositions, exhibitions, performances, films, and patents.
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Many awards allow participants to conduct research and teaching as defined above. Some awards will indicate the percentage that should be devoted to teaching compared to research while other awards allow the candidates to select their own percentage breakdown.
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The Professional Project activity type provides professionals and artists in various fields the opportunity to interact with relevant organizations abroad to explore a topic related to their field without answering a defined research question. Professional Projects may include: professional consultations; artist residencies; visits to organizations in the applicant’s field; practical experience in day-to-day operations; public lectures; mentoring; arranging exhibitions, performances or musical compilations; preparation of print materials (books, articles, or reviews); exchange of expertise with other professionals; participation in public events; or other appropriate professional activities.
Information sessions
You can learn a lot more by attending one of the many Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program webinars: https://apply.iie.org/portal/scholar_webinars
TWU guidelines for applying as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar
- Familiarize yourself with the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program offerings and Getting Started page
- Schedule a meeting with TWU’s Fulbright Program Liaison, Dr. Richard Shuster to discuss the program, potential international host institutions, and timelines
- Share your plans with your direct supervisor to discuss logistics of covering your responsibilities if you are selected
- Start your Fulbright U.S. Scholar Online Application
- TWU’s Fulbright Program Liaison is available to provide feedback as needed or requested
Fulbright U.S. Scholar application deadlines
- Fulbright U.S. Scholar Programs Timeline
- Most Fulbright Scholar applications open in February. Be sure to confirm the opening date for the award you are interested in applying for.
- Most Fulbright Scholar applications close in mid-September. Be sure to confirm the application deadline for the award you are applying for.
Fulbright Specialist
The Fulbright Specialist Program is a unique opportunity for U.S. academics and established professionals to engage in two-week to six-week, project-based exchanges that are sponsored by the U.S. Department of State at host institutions across the globe.
Information sessions
You can learn a lot more by attending one of the many Fulbright U.S. Scholar webinars: https://fulbrightspecialist.worldlearning.org/events
TWU guidelines for applying as a Fulbright Specialist
- Familiarize yourself with the Fulbright Specialist Program
- Schedule a meeting with TWU’s Fulbright Program Liaison, Dr. Richard Shuster to discuss the program, potential international host institutions, and timelines
- Share your plans with your direct supervisor to discuss logistics of covering your responsibilities if you are selected
- Start your Fulbright Specialist Online Application
- TWU’s Fulbright Program Liaison is available to provide feedback as needed or requested
Fulbright Specialist application deadlines
- Fulbright Specialist Application Deadlines
- Rolling deadlines throughout the year typically in January, March, May, July, September, and November.
Page last updated 3:37 PM, November 4, 2025