About the Program

The Fulbright Specialist Program, part of the larger Fulbright Program, was established in 2001 by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The program is an initiative in which host institutions can invite highly qualified U.S. academic or professional specialists to contribute to and work on projects of shared interest. By sharing their expertise, the host institution and specialist work towards strengthening the linkages between the U.S. and the Danish host institution.

The Fulbright Specialist Program is administered by World Learning in the US.

Fulbright Denmark accepts projects from host institutions with a named specialist in mind OR so-called open projects, where the concept of the project is articulated but no particular specialist is identified.

Project Parameters

Host institutions design collaborative projects in over 20 eligible disciplines, including education, business, law, environmental science, journalism, and public health. Specific project activities may include, but are not limited to:

  • Delivering a seminar or workshop
  • Consulting on faculty or workforce development
  • Developing academic or training curricula and materials
  • Co-lecturing at the graduate or undergraduate level
  • Conducting needs assessments or evaluations for a program or institution

You can find examples of previous projects here.

Fulbright program covers:

  • Roundtrip airfare (economy class)
  • Health benefits program
  • Daily honorarium for Specialists

Host institution covers:

  • Lodgings
  • Meals
  • In-country transportation

Projects must be between 14-42 days (travel days included). Multi-visits may be possible, but the combined number of days for both visits cannot exceed 42 days.

The goal of the Specialist program is to develop and promote long-term academic and professional linkages between individuals and institutions in Denmark and the U.S.

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Eligibility

  • For specialists: Be a U.S. citizen; and have significant experience in one of the eligible disciplines, as demonstrated by professional, academic, or artistic achievements.
  • For host institutions: Institutions of Higher Education, Government institutions, Cultural institutions, NGOs, Medical or Public Health Institutions.

For a complete list of eligibility requirements, please visit the Fulbright Specialist website. For host institutions, please contact Fulbright Denmark.

Benefits

Benefits for host institutions include:

  • Gaining global perspectives from experienced academics and professionals
  • Executing projects that require a rapid response or flexible timeline
    through short-term, year-round exchanges
  • Building sustained relationships with individuals and host institutions in
    the U.S.