Fulbright Grants for Scholars
A grant from Fulbright Denmark is not just a bag of money, but a commitment to the academic exchange between the U.S. and Denmark. A Fulbright Denmark grant is also recognized as a mark of distinction. Those receiving this grant have been evaluated both in the U.S. and Denmark not only on their academic, professional, and personal achievements but also on their potential to build upon these to become leaders in their fields. A Fulbright grant fosters lifelong connections across the worldwide elite Fulbright community.
Available Grants
Visiting scholars
Offered to Scholars with Danish citizenship employed as assistant professor, associate professor or professor at a higher educational institution in the Kingdom of Denmark. It can also be offered to postdoc scholars with no affiliation to a higher educational institution in the Kingdom of Denmark.
How
Fulbright Denmark grants for scholars can only be applied for the following academic year.
The application link can be found by clicking the ‘Apply’ button in the box on the right side of this page, when the application portal is open. From this link, you can also see the elements required for an application. All applicants must apply using the global application portal through the U.S. Institute of International Education (IIE).
Final application decisions will be shared in mid-April, and grants will be awarded before departure. You can learn more about Fulbright Denmark’s general selection process and criteria here.
Academic year
2027/2028
(Fall 2027 and/or Spring 2028)
Amount
DKK 200,000
Deadline
Wednesday, February 17, 2027 at 12:00 (noon) CET.
Eligibility
General
- Grants are for one or two semesters (min. four and max. ten months)
- Grants are awarded to a self-planned research and teaching stay at a U.S. university (there needs to be both a research and teaching component)
- You need to be employed as an assistant professor, associate professor or professor at a higher educational institution in Denmark, however postdoc scholars do not need to be employed
- Grants are awarded to all academic fields
- We expect grantees to remain at their host institution throughout their grant period with limited travel abroad
- You must master a high level of English proficiency
- Applicants must have Danish citizenship (permanent residence is not sufficient)
- The grant will not be awarded to dependents
You cannot apply if
- You have dual U.S./Danish citizenship or an American ‘Green card’
- You have already commenced your research/teaching in the U.S.
- You are going to the U.S. before August
- You want to go on a conference, summer school, group travel etc.
- Please contact us, if you have lived or studied in the U.S. and think it might affect your chances of applying
About Fulbright Denmark grants
Fulbright Denmark grants for scholars are awarded to the most talented scholars who demonstrate outstanding academic performance and will actively contribute to the promotion of mutual understanding as cultural ambassadors of Denmark.
If you are awarded a Fulbright grant, we will help and advise you through the entire process. In addition, you will be invited to a Pre-departure meeting in June where you receive practical advice and meet other future Fulbrighters.
Finances
Going on exchange requires thorough financial preparation, and we recommend that you read our financial advice here.
You will most likely need extra funding to finance your studies in the United States, so it is imperative that you either have substantial savings or apply for other stipends on top of the Fulbright grant as early as possible. Another advice is to make a strategic choice of the geographic location of your host institution. This can help keeping the cost of living at a reasonable level.
"A Fulbright grant is an amazing opportunity, and the program will support you throughout your time in the US which means you can focus on the new culture and the academic purpose of your stay."
— DK Fulbright Scholar 2020/2021