Institutional Interest Survey

Program Information

The Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence (S-I-R) Program is unique among Fulbright Scholar Program initiatives because it is specifically designed to assist U.S. institutions of higher education to internationalize their campuses, especially those underrepresented in the larger Fulbright Program, or that have limited on-campus international opportunities. Institutions with a developed international program can also participate in the S-I-R program by demonstrating how the proposed Scholar will significantly enhance or expand existing international programs, serve students, and benefit the surrounding community. The Scholar-in-Residence often works across departments and curricula, ranging from teaching undergraduate courses, to advising on curriculum and faculty development, to engaging in across-campus activities. The institution benefits from the expertise provided, and the Scholar attains experience in U.S. higher education.

The S-I-R Program promotes cultural and intellectual diversity throughout the institution and with the wider community outside campus. The host community, through the institution, provides the visiting scholar with opportunities to participate in speaking engagements, community meetings, and other grassroots activities. Through this program, the institution can diversify the experiences of – and build international understanding among – campus and community members. The participating scholars in turn experience a wide range of educational contexts and immerse themselves in diverse communities across the United States.

We are currently preparing the competition for institutions applying to host in academic year 2026-2027. If you are a representative of a U.S. University or College and interested in participating in the program, please share the following:

Institution Name *

State *

First Name *

Last Name *

Job Title *

Department or Office Name *

Email Address *

Phone

Are there other individuals at your institution that we should include in our outreach efforts for the S-I-R program? *

Colleague Information

Full Name *

Title *

Department *

Email address *

Fulbright Participation

Institution Type

Scholar-In-Residence Information

Please indicate the Department that would host the S-I-R: *

Please indicate discipline(s) or field(s) of expertise, theoretical orientation (if applicable), and subjects/issues about which you wish the scholar to be particularly knowledgeable: *
(To select more than one options, hold the 'Ctrl' or Command (⌘) button while clicking the respective options.)

Please indicate the specialization(s) within the desired discipline (if applicable):

Internationalization Goals

How do you anticipate that hosting a Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence will enhance your institution’s internationalization programs or strategies? (Select all that apply) *

Creating a new course that will be added to the curriculum

Developing new programs

Adding an international dimension to existing coursework

Collaborating with the scholar to expand the comparative international expertise of the faculty

Initiating an exchange program with the scholar’s home institution, which could include student/faculty exchange and online teaching arrangements

Providing a unique opportunity for U.S. students to learn about a particular world region or country and encourage U.S. Study Abroad.

Diversifying or internationalizing your campus and curricula

Developing student/faculty exchanges with the S-I-R’s home institution

Other (please elaborate)

Please elaborate *

Scholar-In-Residence Role

Please indicate the role(s) that the S-I-R on your campus would assume: (Select all that apply) *

If the S-I-R will serve as a course instructor, please indicate the level of courses the S-I-R would teach at your institution:
(Note, S-I-Rs should not teach more than two courses in a semester)

Are you interested in hosting a S-I-R for a full academic year or semester? Please select the relevant term: *

Full Academic Year 2026-27 (fall and spring)

Fall 2026 only

Spring 2027 only

Would consider applying/hosting in the next 2-5 years

Individual Scholar Information

Institutions applying to host through the S-I-R program have the opportunity to either name a specific scholar or to request recruitment of a scholar from a specified country (or countries) to participate in the proposed program. Naming a scholar is not required and does not affect the proposal selection. IIE works with Department of State partner organizations--Fulbright Commissions and U.S. Embassies--abroad to recruit scholars for institutions that request assistance with recruitment.

Please select whether you have a specific scholar in mind or would require assistance with recruiting an appropriate scholar, should you be selected to host a Scholar-in-Residence: *

I have a specific scholar with whom I will propose to work

I would like to request scholar recruitment assistance

What country is your preferred scholar from? *

Please list the World region from which you would like to host a scholar, if known. If not known, then indicate no preference and know that it will not affect your application in the future: *

Please select two to three countries from your chosen World region that would contribute to your institutional goals, if known. If not known, then indicate no preference and know that it will not affect your application in the future: *
(To select more than one options, hold the 'Ctrl' or Command (⌘) button while clicking the respective options.)

Fulbright Program Network

Many U.S. campuses have a Fulbright Network: Have you connected with the Fulbright Program Representative (Fulbright Program Adviser, Fulbright Scholar Liaison) on your campus?

Yes

No

Our institution does not have a Fulbright Program Representative

Additional Information

If your institution is not likely to submit a formal application to host a Fulbright S-I-R for the 2026-2027 academic year, when in the future do you anticipate applying? What are the factors preventing you from submitting an application for 2026-2027?

Would you like the Scholar-in-Residence Team to reach out to schedule an applicant advising session with you and your colleagues? *

Yes, I would like to sign up for an applicant advising session with the S-I-R team!

I would prefer to reach out to the team at SIR@iie.org when I am ready.

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