For lecturing, curriculum and faculty development, and /or institutional planning at Thai universities – 2-6 weeks
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Fulbright Specialist Program is sponsored by the United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs. The Program allows universities, cultural centers, non-governmental organizations, and other institutions to host highly qualified U.S. academics and professionals to share their expertise, strengthen institutional linkages, hone their skills, gain international experience, and learn about other cultures while building capacity at their overseas host institutions. The Specialist conducts diverse activities which may include, but are not limited to:
- Delivering a seminar or workshop
- Consulting on faculty or workforce development
- Developing academic or training curricula and materials
- Lecturing at the graduate or undergraduate level
- Conducting needs assessments or evaluations for a program or institution
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) provides U.S.-based Specialists with funding to participate in Fulbright Specialist projects, include:
- Round-trip, economy class airfare between the U.S. and host country
- Transit allowance
- All applicable visa fees
- Daily honorarium
- Enrollment in a limited health benefits program
Host institutions are required to provide the Specialist with lodging, meals, and in-country transportation, either through monetary or in-kind contributions, throughout their full stay in country.
LENGTH OF GRANT
2-6 weeks (minimum of 14 days and a maximum of 42 days, including travel days, weekends, and holidays)
FIELD
Eligible disciplines and professional fields supported by the Fulbright Specialist Program include agriculture, American studies, anthropology, biology education, business administration, chemistry education, communications and journalism, computer science and information, technology, economics, education, engineering education, environmental science, law, library science, math education, peace and conflict resolution studies, physics education, political science, public administration, public/global health, social work, sociology, and urban planning.
IDENTIFYING A FULBRIGHT SPECIALIST:
Each project is limited to only one Fulbright Specialist. Institutions may elect to identify a Fulbright Specialist for their project in one of the following ways.
Open Requests: In this case, should the proposed project be approved, the Fulbright Specialist Program administering agency World Learning will recruit highly qualified candidates from the Fulbright Specialist Roster and provide the institution with up to five candidates for consideration. Institutions may then conduct a follow-up interview with their top choice candidate(s) before finalizing their selection.
Named Requests: Institutions may elect to nominate a specific individual to serve as the Fulbright Specialist, whose may be through prior knowledge of the preferred candidate.
APPLICATION PROCESS FOR HOST INSTITUTIONS
Prospective host institutions must submit a project proposal via the online portal at
https://worldlearning-community.force.com/FSPHost
DEADLINES FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS
Please be aware of the following submission deadlines to ensure timely submission and to allow sufficient lead time before the project’s implementation.
1. By December 31, 2024:
'Name Request’ projects: May 2025 – September 2026
‘Open Request’ projects: August 2025 – September 2026
2. By April 30, 2025:
‘Name Request’ projects: September 2025 – September 2026
‘Open Request’ projects: December 2025 – September 2026
3. By August 31, 2025:
‘Name Request’ projects: January 2026 – September 2026
‘Open Request’ projects: May 2026 – September 2026
For U.S. academics and established professionals who are interested in becoming a Fulbright Specialist and apply to join the roster may contact World Learning at https://fulbrightspecialist.worldlearning.org/the-fulbright-specialist-program/.
CONTACT
Fulbright Thailand (for host institution in Thailand)
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FULBRIGHT SPECIALIST PROGRAM, PLEASE VISIT
https://fulbrightspecialist.worldlearning.org
