2020-21 Fulbright Scholar Awards in the MENA Region

The 2020-21 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program competition is now open! 

A complete list of opportunities available in the region can be found in our Catalog of Awards. Highlights from the 34 awards offered in the Middle East and North Africa include:

Featured Awards
– Egypt: American University of Cairo
– Jordan: All Disciplines 
– Qatar: All Disciplines 
– Morocco: All Disciplines  

Multi-country Awards
– Middle East and North Africa Regional Research Award
– Morocco-Spain Joint Teaching/Research Award

Postdoctoral and Early Career Awards
Fulbright presents excellent opportunities for recently minted scholars to deepen their expertise and make connections with others in their fields, all while serving as cultural ambassadors. We offer several prestigious postdoctoral awards that are available in all fields of study.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens. For eligibility factors, detailed application guidelines and review criteria, please visit our website. Candidates can also join our webinar about Fulbright Opportunities in the MENA region on Wednesday, March 13 at 2PM EDT by registering here.