U.S. Scholar
Teach, conduct research or both at an Egyptian host institution as a visiting Fulbright Scholar.
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Grants for U.S. Citizens
Fulbright Egypt brings American scholars, students and professionals to Egypt — to teach, research and immerse themselves in one of the world's richest cultural and intellectual environments.
For U.S. applicants
Two tracks for Americans in Egypt
U.S. scholars and students apply through the national Fulbright competitions administered by the Institute of International Education and the Council for International Exchange of Scholars. The Commission in Egypt supports awardees on the ground throughout their grant.
Track 01
Scholar Grants
U.S. Specialist
Share your expertise on short-term, project-based collaborations with Egyptian institutions.
Program details →U.S. Distinguished Scholar
An award for eminent academics and professionals leading high-impact projects in Egypt.
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Track 02
Student Grants
U.S. Student
Pursue research, graduate study or an English teaching assistantship in Egypt for an academic year.
Program details →Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad
Conduct extended fieldwork in Egypt that is essential to completing your doctoral dissertation.
Program details →Arabic Language Study Grants at CAASIC
Intensive Arabic study at the Center for Arabic Study Abroad & the Intensive Curriculum (CAASIC).
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Why Egypt
A flagship Fulbright destination
Egypt hosts the oldest and largest Fulbright program in the Arab world — a community of nearly 8,000 Egyptian and U.S. Fulbrighters built over more than seven decades.
- Oldest & largest in the Arab world. Established in 1949, with deep institutional roots across the region.
- A rich research environment. Unmatched access to archaeology, Arabic and Islamic studies, public health, the arts and the sciences.
- Binational support. The Commission provides on-the-ground guidance, host-institution coordination and cultural immersion throughout your grant.
Ready to apply?
Apply through the U.S. national Fulbright programs
U.S. citizens apply via the Fulbright U.S. Scholar and U.S. Student program competitions. Contact the Commission for guidance on hosting and life in Egypt.