Fulbright Information
Become a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Today!
UMass Amherst has enjoyed a distinguished run as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Top Producer and 2024-2025 is no exception. Congratulations to the six faculty members who received Fulbright awards in this cycle which marks the fourth time UMass Amherst has been named a Top Producer.
Here is your opportunity to join 400,000+ Fulbright Scholars who have come away with enhanced skills, new connections, and greater mutual understanding. Choose from over 380 global research opportunities available to U.S. citizens to go abroad in Fall 2026 - Spring 2027. The application page provides detailed guidance. Take advantage of the UMass Amherst Fulbright Mentor Network and connect with a colleague who will assist you throughout the application process.
Fulbright offers a full slate of webinar programming as well as office hours where questions are answered in real time. Each of the regional inboxes below reaches a real, live, Fulbright staff member who can answer your questions:
- East Asia and the Pacific Awards: @email
- Europe and Eurasia Awards: europeeurasia@iie.org
- International Education Administrator Awards: @email
- Middle East and North Africa Awards: @email
- South and Central Asia Awards: @email
- Sub-Saharan Africa Awards: @email
- Western Hemisphere Awards: @email
UMass Faculty Fulbright Mentor Network
The Fulbright Mentor Network comprises UMass faculty who have held a Fulbright Fellowship in the past and are willing to help colleagues who are considering a Fulbright opportunity. Mentors provide advice on the application process and specific Fulbright awards and programs. For more information, contact Kimberly Stender, @email.
USIEF Fulbright-Nehru Visiting Chair
UMass Amherst hosts a Fulbright-Nehru Visiting Chair to teach and conduct research in public policy and promote mutual understanding between the United States and India through engagement with the UMass Amherst community.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst engages the Fulbright-Nehru Visiting Chair in four core activities spanning undergraduate and graduate education, a faculty seminar, guest lecturing, and participation in national public policy conferences. Among the many outcomes, the program allows for the deepening of our existing partnerships with Indian universities.
Spring 2025 - Dr. N. Purendra Prasad
Additional information about this program can be found on the USIEF website.