Community College Faculty Award
Scholar Grant - Community College Faculty Award
Fulbright Denmark has initiated direct cooperation with leaders from the corporate and academic worlds to focus on three areas:
Sustainability, Space and Life Sciences.
Denmark and the U.S. have much to offer but also learn from one another within these fields; they are all important fields for a better future.
Fulbright Denmark continues to support studies and research within all fields.
Scholars from Community Colleges can apply for a Danish educational institution as a visiting scholar for a semester. The Danish educational institution must offer short, medium and long higher education.
The Danish institution can be at either the equivalent level of a U.S. community college or university. A strong letter of invitation from the Danish institution must be included in the successful application.
Fulbright Schuman
Interested in EU-U.S. relations or EU affairs?
The Fulbright-Schuman program administered by the Commission for Educational Exchange between the United States of America, Belgium and Luxembourg (Fulbright Belgium), is jointly financed by the U.S. State Department and the Directorate-General for Education and Culture of the European Commission.
It funds projects exclusively dealing with U.S.-EU relations, EU institutions, or EU policy.
Grants for U.S. citizens to the European Union
Scholars – Post-Doctoral Research and Lecturing
Students – (Pre) Doctoral Research
Fulbright Grants for US Scholars
Interested in teaching and doing research in Denmark?
Fulbright Denmark has three types of Fulbright scholar grants to Denmark.
We offer a Distinguished Scholar Award in American Studies (academic year preferred), an All Disciplines Award, and a Community College Faculty Award (one semester).
All U.S. Scholars interested in applying for a Fulbright Scholar grant to Denmark must go to the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Catalog of Awards website to read about the general rules on citizenship, length of stay, academic level, etc. and the country-specific demands for Denmark. You can learn more about Fulbright Denmark’s selection process and criteria here.
Please note that as a Fulbright Scholar you cannot undertake additional jobs while in Denmark; although Danish law has been amended and foreign researchers and Ph.D. students are now allowed to hold sideline jobs without having a separate work permit – this is not the case as a Fulbrighter.
Our grants are always subject to revision for fiscal reasons.
After 9 years at my host university, I was ready for a sabbatical and a serious returning of my career goals. I felt burned out. Coming to Denmark helped me refocus.
- U.S. Fulbright scholar, 2024/2025
The things Fulbright Denmark did to prepare us, with the orientation and handbooks was fantastic. Everything I need to do know was there, it seemed.
— U.S. Fulbright scholar 2024/2025
Current US Fulbrighters
U.S. Students 2025/2026
Cronin, Julia Stacy
Fulbright Student Grantee
University of Copenhagen
Non-degree studies in Chemistry: An Analysis of Rapid Climate Change using Ice Core Ion Records
Fakinlede, Diane Ayomide
Aarhus University
Fulbright Student Grantee
Non-degree studies in Biology: Investigating the Role of the Vagus Nerve in alpha-Synuclein-Mediated Immune Activation
Mendoza, Sara Renae
Aarhus University
Fulbright Student Grantee
Non-degree studies in Neuroscience: Social Harmony - The Cognitive Mechanisms Behind Rhythmic Intervention for Troubled Teens
O'Neal, Aidan Tarleton
Technical University of Denmark
Fulbright Student Grantee
Non-degree studies in Energy: The Effect of Renewable Energy on Urban Air Pollution - A Machine Learning Analysis
Zitser, Michael
Aarhus University
Fulbright Student Grantee
Non-degree studies in Biomedical Engineering: Genetic Engineering of Health-Beneficial Skin Bacteria for Acne Treatment
Eberly, Ava Marie
Fulbright Student Grantee
Aarhus University
MSc in Climate Change
Mathews, Ella Kain
Aalborg University
Fulbright Student Grantee
Non-degree studies in Biology: Evaluating Seasonal Flora- Fauna Relationships at Aarhus Rewilding Restoration Initiative
Olney, Emma Pond
Aarhus University and GINR
Fulbright Student Grantee
Non-degree studies in Biology: Arctic Semester with Aarhus University
Taub, Eli Simon Kuznets
University of Copenhagen
Fulbright Student Grantee
Non-degree studies in Biology: Environmental Niche Monitoring of Pipefish in the Danish Straits
U.S. Scholars 2025/2026
All Disciplines
Chung, Daniel
Aalborg University, Copenhagen Campus
University of Toronto
Fulbright Scholar Grantee
Research in Engineering: Towards More Sustainable and Resilient Envelopes Through Collaborations in Denmark
Newell, Bryce
University of Copenhagen
University of Oregon
Fulbright Scholar Grantee
Research in Law: Regulating Synthetic Targets - Information, Media, and Surveillance in the Age of AI
Vickery, Margaret
University of Copenhagen
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Fulbright Scholar Grantee
Research in Architecture: Fostering Biophilia - Danish Play, Recreation, and Infrastructure
Distinguished Scholar
Frohlich, Xaq
University of Southern Denmark
Auburn University
Commission Scholar Grantee (Fulbright Finalist)
Research in History: Regional Branding and Identity Markets in the Globalization of Food
Community College Scholar
Mills, Kristyn VanderWaal
University College Copenhagen
Saint Paul College
Fulbright Scholar Grantee
Research in Education: Globalizing Science Technology Education Through a Collaborative Virtual Exchange Program
U.S. Fulbright Students 2024/2025
Barrow, Scott William Joseph
University of Copenhagen
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Investigating the Environmental Dependence of the Stellar Mass Function
Kair, Jackson
University of Copenhagen
Vanderbilt University
Graduate Studies in Biology
Paige, Hayden
University of Copenhagen
Vanderbilt University
Investigating Somatostatin Regulation of Glucagon Secretion in Diabetes
Strasser, Alea Bibianne
Aarhus University
Oberlin College
A Combined Arctic Studies Program in Denmark and Greenland
Tan, Carissa Leta
Aarhus University
Emory University
ADHD medication use and risk of depressive symptoms postpartum
Eickhoff, Katey Claire
Aarhus University
Columbia University
Neurovascular Uncoupling as a Reaction to Photothrombotic Ischemia in Mice
Valderrama, Matthew
Aalborg University, Esbjerg Campus
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Master’s in Chemical Engineering
Zhang, Dennis James
University of Copenhagen
Columbia University
Discovery of the First Type IV CRISPR-Cas Inhibitors
Au-Mullaney, Michael
Aarhus University
Fordham University
Visions of Human Interdependence and an Ethic of Love in the Work of K.E. Løgstrup
Knowles, Lucille Washburn
University of Roskilde
University of California-Davis
Harnessing the Power of Enzyme Synergy to Make Sustainable Sugar Production a Reality
U.S. Fulbright Scholars 2024/2025
All Disciplines
Alvarez Daziano, Ricardo
University of Copenhagen
Cornell University
Bayesian choice-based recommender systems for optimal charging of electric vehicles
Reed, Sada
Aarhus University
Arizona State University-Downtown Phoenix
Sports journalists’ challenges, opportunities covering sports’ governing bodies
Shipan, Charles
University of Copenhagen
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Politics and Public Health Policy
Singh, Abhyudai
University of Copenhagen
University of Delaware
Elucidating Antimicrobial Cell States and Phage Dynamics in Single Bacterial Cells
Distinguished Scholar
Navakas, Michele
University of Southern Denmark
Miami University-Oxford
Rachel Carson Reading: The Literary Origins of American Ecology
Fulbright Grants for US Students
Thinking about studying in Denmark?
We have Fulbright grants to American students (master/Ph.D.) for one academic year of study and/or research in Denmark. Students can apply for full-time study, research, or a combination of the two.
All American students interested in applying for a Fulbright grant to Denmark must go to the Fulbright U.S. Student website to read about the general rules on citizenship, length of stay, academic level, etc. and the country specific demands for Denmark.
Fulbright Grants
US Student (ten months)
Core Fulbright grant
Schuman
EU-U.S. relations/EU affairs
How
Apply online or through your U.S. college/university. The online application opens in early spring, and the online application deadline is in mid-October. If you are applying through a U.S. college/university, the deadline is earlier, so make sure to check with your university.
You can learn more about Fulbright Denmark’s selection process and criteria here.
General
- You can apply for a Fulbright grant to Denmark before you have been accepted to a Danish university
- Studies/research in Denmark needs to be on graduate level
- You need a strong letter of affiliation from the Danish host institution (Master’s degree, master’s non degree, and PhD sample letter)
- Recent graduates and graduating seniors must attend Master’s-level classes at the Danish institution
Eligibility
Fulbright’s grants are awarded to the most talented graduate and PhD-students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance and will actively contribute to the promotion of mutual understanding as cultural ambassadors of the U.S. in 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 Arrival Meeting in late-August where you will receive practical advice and meet other future Fulbrighters.
Dual citizens of the U.S. and Denmark are ineligible for consideration. Students with dual U.S./other country citizenship may be accepted for a Fulbright grant to Denmark, but must always enter Denmark on their U.S. passports and must have permanent residence in the U.S.
Undergraduate students are not eligible for a Fulbright grant. Learn more about how to study in the U.S. as an undergraduate student here.
Admission/Affiliation
Applicants must apply independently for admission to the Danish university and comply with their application deadlines at the same time as the Fulbright application is submitted.
University admission guidelines can be found at the university websites. Applicants must clearly state in their contact with the Danish institution that they are applying for a Fulbright grant, and the application to Fulbright must include a copy of admission correspondence/letter of affiliation.
Admission to a Danish institution of higher learning is necessary in order to comply with Danish residence permit laws, and all candidates must therefore be admitted to a Danish institution that has legal status to aid the student in applying for a residence permit. The Fulbright grant to Denmark is therefore dependent on a successful admission to a Danish institution of higher education.
In order to obtain a Fulbright grant to Denmark, all applicants must comply with all study program requirements of their Danish study program in order to maintain their student residence permit in Denmark.
Fulbright Denmark is willing to assist you with contact information to appropriate Danish institutions.
Affiliation with SUND, University of Copenhagen
Please note that the SUND Department (Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences) at University of Copenhagen only accepts PhD guest students and degree-seeking Masters students. Admissions will not accept applications from non-degree applicants.
Tuition
A Fulbright grant is only for one/the first year of study in Denmark. An applicant to Denmark must declare, as part of the application process, whether he/she is degree or non-degree seeking.
It is possible to apply for a Fulbright grant both as a guest student to Denmark or as a degree seeking student. A Fulbright guest student will not have to pay Danish tuition while on his/her Fulbright. However, a Fulbright student seeking a full Danish degree will have to pay full tuition for all the years of the degree. Any later change of status from non-degree to degree seeking while in Denmark may not be possible but will involve retrospective payment of tuition for the first year for the Fulbright student.
Under no circumstances can Fulbright Denmark be responsible for any financial or academic changes due to these plans. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to research any degree and financial possibilities after the Fulbright grant period.
In doubt whether your Fulbright plans are possible? Please contact us.
Apply for an Inter-Country Travel Grant
The Process of Applying
Before the visit
The Fulbright Scholar identifies a higher education and/or research institution in Denmark.
Alternatively, the Danish host institution contacts the Fulbright Scholar during their Fulbright grant period in Europe.
If the Danish host does not have a specific Fulbrighter in mind, they can identify a suitable scholar from the database of U.S. Fulbright scholars in Europe for the current academic year. The Finish Fulbright Center maintains an updated list of the Current US Fulbright Scholars in eligible countries.
Scholar and Host get in touch and agree on dates, content and logistics of the visit. Host must confirm willingness to cover in-country expenses.
Host completes and submits a Fulbright Inter-Country Travel Grant application to Fulbright Denmark.
Scholar and host institution will receive a joint letter from Fulbright Denmark with the grant decision – and, if selected, with details of the grant as well as other important information to help with your travel plans.
After the visit
The Scholar’s airfare costs will be reimbursed either directly to the host institution or to the visiting lecturer after the visit, and against submission of travel tickets and receipts.
Fulbright Denmark requires the submission of a Fulbright Inter-Country Travel Grant Report form and one or two photos from the visit.
Application Form
Inter-Country Travel Grant
Fulbright Inter-Country Travel Grant
Fulbright Denmark participates in the Fulbright Inter-Country Travel Grant Program, which enables U.S Fulbright Scholars to create connections with other fellow scholars and institutions in their field in Europe. Each year approx. 200 American Fulbright visiting professors are affiliated with a university in Europe.
Danish higher education institutions can apply for one of these U.S. Fulbright professors to visit them for a maximum of one week, for example to give lectures, participate actively in seminars and workshops, etc.
Similarly, US Fulbright Scholars in Denmark can get invited to other institutions across Europe, and thus enrich their professional and cultural experience outside of Denmark.
If you wish to invite a US Fulbright Scholar
Please find a list of eligible scholars and read more about the application process here.
If you are a US Fulbright Scholar
Please ask the inviting institution to confirm that the Fulbright Commission in the inviting country offers Inter-Country Travel Grants. If so, you should apply for an Inter-Country Travel Grant directly with the relevant Commission. Fulbright Denmark may be contacted by the relevant Commission to confirm our approval of the travels.
To move, to breathe, to fly, to float,
To gain all while you give,
To roam the roads of lands remote,
To travel is to live.
- H. C. Andersen, 1855
Go to Denmark
Fulbright Grants for Americans to Denmark
Fulbright Denmark has initiated direct cooperation with leaders from the corporate and academic worlds to focus on three areas:
Sustainability, Space, and Life Sciences.
Fulbright Denmark continues to support studies and research within all fields where academic excellence is present.
American students and scholars seeking to go to Greenland or the Faroe Islands must apply through Fulbright Denmark.
The Fulbright Program Worldwide is administered by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA).
Broad opportunities
Fulbright Denmark encourages all qualified individuals to apply to the program and can assure that everyone will get a fair and equal treatment.
How do you choose your candidates?
I gained a much greater appreciation for Danish culture, and I also gained self-confidence in navigating another culture.
- U.S. Fulbright scholar, 2024/2025
It's hard to imagine a better experience. The Fulbright Denmark staff was truly exceptional - thorough, smart, organized, friendly, and helpful
— U.S. Fulbright student 2024/2025
Fulbright Specialist
The Fulbright Specialist Program – 2-6 weeks in Denmark
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.
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 activities
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
Below you can find examples of previous projects:
All Host Institutions
Vocational Colleges and Schools of Applied Science
Institutions within the Arts
Non-Academic Institutions
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.
Two possible tracks
1. NAMED SPECIALIST
The host can develop a project proposal collaboratively with a specific individual (i.e. named project model). We strongly recommend that the Danish institution is in contact with any individuals of interest before submitting the project proposal to confirm the scholar’s interest and availability. The scholar should also be sure register in the so-called Specialist Roster for review. The Roster is a database, where all Specialists have to register to be pre-approved.
2. OPEN PROJECT MODEL
Through the open project model, Fulbright Denmark can directly recruit individuals from U.S. colleges for the project of a Danish institution. This is an excellent way for the Danish host to be able to review multiple potential candidates with a strong interest in their project.
Watch this video about the Specialist Program
Host institution covers:
- Lodgings
- Meals
- In-country transportation
Host institution covers:
- Lodgings
- Meals
- In-country transportation
Advantages of the Specialist Program
- Very flexible, can be an “appetizer” for long-term exchanges
- The visit can be adapted into the existing curriculum and semester schedule
- Academic excellence “on demand” – specialists can contribute to very specific challenges and knowledge gaps
- Host institutions gain global perspectives from experienced academics and professionals from the U.S.
- Perfect for 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. – ad possibilities for long-term alliances.
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. If you have questions, please contact Fulbright Denmark.
Distinguished Scholar Award in American Studies
Interested in American Studies?
The Distinguished Scholar Award in American Studies is the most prestigious Fulbright grant in Denmark, which combines research and teaching at the Center for American Studies, University of Southern Denmark (SDU).
The applicant can apply for one year or one semester of teaching and research at SDU. The applicant must be in contact with SDU before applying in order to obtain a Letter of Invitation indicating that the university is willing to host the applicant.
Read more about the details and requirements for this award on the Fulbright Scholar Program’s website.
The Center for American Studies was founded in 1992 to encourage research on the cultures, politics, literature, and traditions of the United States.