Studentships Fulbright Research and Doctoral Scholarships for 2027/2028, with support from FCT

Fulbright Portugal, with support from the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT), has opened applications for the Fulbright Research Scholarships ( Studentships ) and the Fulbright Doctoral Scholarships ( Studentships ) for the 2027/2028 academic year. The application deadline is January 15, 2027, for both programs Calls.

The Fulbright “ Studentship ” for Research, supported by FCT and available in all fields of study, is intended for doctoral fellows directly funded by FCT who, as part of their training plan, intend to conduct a research period at a university or research center in the United States of America (USA). Studentship lasts from four to nine consecutive months and may not begin before September 15, 2027.

The Fulbright Ph.D. Studentship , supported by FCT, is intended for students who will be enrolled full-time in person in the first year of a Ph.D. program at an accredited university in the U.S. during the 2027–2028 academic year. The Studentship provides funding of up to 40,000 U.S. dollars for the first year of study.

All fields of study are covered by the two Calls , and the Studentships are intended for Portuguese nationals, in accordance with the eligibility requirements set forth by the Fulbright Program. Preference is given to students whose academic career has been pursued at a Portuguese institution of higher education.

In the case of the Fulbright Research Studentship , applicants must hold a doctoral Studentship directly funded by FCT, have a good command of English, and provide written approval from the U.S. host institution and the academic advisor for the doctoral program.

To apply for the Fulbright Ph. Studentship , applicants must submit proof of admission to a U.S. university in a Ph. program beginning in the 2027–2028 academic year. This proof may be submitted at the time of application or no later than April 15, 2027.

Applications are submitted online and must be complete by 11:59 p.m. (Lisbon time) on January 15, 2027. The selection process includes a review of the application and the submitted documentation, as well as an interview.

These Studentships are part of the partnership between the FCT and the Fulbright Commission and aim to strengthen academic and scientific mobility and promote collaboration between Portugal and the United States of America.

For more information, please visit the pages on the “Studentship ” “Fulbright Research” (supported by FCT ), and “Studentship ” “Fulbright Doctoral” (supported by FCT).