Faculty/Staff Daily Digest

The Fulbright U.S. Scholar competition is open and accepting applications for the 2026-2027 award year! 

• Fulbright staff will hold Applicant Office Hours on May 19, 4 - 5 pm Eastern. 
• If you missed the competition launch webinar, you can view the recording.  

Spotlight on new awards:

Australia: Fulbright Scholar Award (University of Notre Dame Australia)
Brazil: Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Awards, Interdisciplinary Network
Finland: Fulbright-Aalto University Distinguished Chair
Finland: Fulbright Bicentennial Chair in North American Studies at the University of Helsinki
Ireland: Astronomy and Astrophysics 

Review all awards for the 2026-2027 competition here.

UConn faculty and administrators who have questions about the Fulbright U.S. Scholar program may contact Rae Alexander in Global Affairs. 

For more information, contact: Global Affairs at rae.alexander@uconn.edu