The Canada-U.S. Fulbright Program operates on the principle of reciprocal exchange and provides the opportunity for outstanding American and Canadian students and scholars to study, lecture and/or conduct research in the other country.
Canadian Scholars
Fulbright Canada Research Chair Awards (US$25,000 per academic semester)
For awards to be taken up in the 2026-2027 academic year.
Competition Opens May 15, 2025
Competition Closes November 15, 2025
How to Apply
Fulbright Canada Traditional Scholar Awards (US$12,500 per academic semester)
For awards to be taken up in the 2026-2027 academic year.
Competition Opens May 15, 2025
Competition Closes November 15, 2025
How to Apply
Fulbright Canada Scholar Entrepreneurship Awards (US$12,500 per academic semester)
For awards to be taken up in the 2026-2027 academic year.
Competition Opens May 15, 2025
Competition Closes November 15, 2025
How to Apply
Fulbright Canada Short-term Entrepreneurship Award (US$10,000 for 4 weeks)
Awards are offered on a continuing basis.
How to Apply
Fulbright-NATO Security Studies Award (EUR 9,000 for 3 months)
For awards to be taken up in the academic year.
Competition Opens September 1, 2024
Competition Closes December 1, 2024
How to Apply
Fulbright-National Archives Heritage Science Fellowship (Stipend for 5 to 12 months)
For awards to be taken up in the 2025-2026 academic year.
Competition Opens June 25, 2024
Competition Closes October 15, 2024
How to Apply
Fulbright Arctic Initiative Awards (US$40,000 for an 18-month period)
For awards to be taken up in the 2024-2026 academic year.
Competition Opens November 1, 2023
Competition Closes March 1, 2024
How to Apply
Fulbright Canada Scholar-in-Residence Award (US$2,850 - US$3,700/month for 10 months)
Awards offered by call.
How to Apply
Canadian Graduate Students
Fulbright Canada Student Awards (US$25,000 per academic year)
For awards to be taken up in the 2026-2027 academic year.
Competition Opens May 15, 2024
Competition Closes November 15, 2024
How to Apply
Fulbright Canada - Honouring Nations Awards (US$25,000 per academic year)
For awards to be taken up in the 2026-2027 academic year.
Competition Opens May 15, 2025
Competition Closes November 15, 2025
How to Apply
Fulbright Canada Student Entrepreneurship Awards (US$25,000 per academic year)
For awards to be taken up in the 2026-2027 academic year.
Competition Opens May 15, 2025
Competition Closes November 15, 2025
How to Apply
Fulbright Canada Short-term Entrepreneurship Award (US$10,000 for 4 weeks)
Awards are offered on a continuing basis.
How to Apply
Canadian Undergraduate Students
Killam Fellowships Program (US$6,000 per semester)
For awards to be taken up in the 2026-2027 academic year.
Competition Opens August 2024
Competition Closes January 31, 2025 (or by the deadline indicated by the applicant's institution)
How to Apply
American Scholars
Fulbright Canada Distinguished Research Chair Awards (US$50,000 per academic year)
For awards to be taken up in the 2026-2027 academic year.
Competition Opens February 4, 2025
Competition Closes September 15, 2025
How to Apply
Fulbright Canada Research Chair Awards (US$25,000 per academic semester)
For awards to be taken up in the 2026-2027 academic year.
Competition Opens February 4, 2025
Competition Closes September 15, 2025
How to Apply
Fulbright Canada Traditional Scholar Awards (US$12,500 per academic semester)
For awards to be taken up in the 2026-2027 academic year.
Competition Opens February 4, 2025
Competition Closes September 15, 2025
How to Apply
Fulbright Canada Postdoctoral Research Awards (US$30,000 per academic year)
For awards to be taken up in the 2026-2027 academic year.
Competition Opens February 4, 2025
Competition Closes September 15, 2025
How to Apply
Fulbright-Carlos Rico Award for North American Studies (US$12,500 for each academic semester)
For awards to be taken up in the 2026-2027 academic year.
Competition Opens February 4, 2025
Competition Closes September 15, 2025
How to Apply
Fulbright Canada Scholar Entrepreneurship Awards (US$12,500 per academic semester)
For awards to be taken up in the 2026-2027 academic year.
Competition Opens February 4, 2025
Competition Closes September 15, 2025
How to Apply
Fulbright Canada Short-term Entrepreneurship Award (US$10,000 per 4 weeks)
Awards are offered on a continuing basis.
How to Apply
Fulbright Specialist Program (Short term, 2-6 weeks)
Awards are offered on a continuing basis.
How to apply
Fulbright Canada Entrepreneurship Awards for Specialists (Short term, 2-6 weeks)
Awards are offered on a continuing basis.
How to Apply
Fulbright Global Scholar Awards (US$3,500/month for 3-6 months)
For awards to be taken up in the 2026-2027 academic year.
Competition Opens February 4, 2025
Competition Closes September 15, 2025
How to Apply
Fulbright Arctic Initiative Awards (US$40,000, for an 18-month period)
For awards to be taken up in the 2024-2026 academic year.
Competition Opens November 1, 2023
Competition Closes March 1, 2024
How to Apply
American Graduate Students
Fulbright Canada Student Awards (US$25,000 per academic year)
For awards to be taken up in the 2026-2027 academic year.
Competition Opens March 31, 2025
Competition Closes October 7, 2025
How to Apply
Fulbright-National Geographic Digital Storytelling Fellowship (Up to US$20,000 additional funds per academic year)
For awards to be taken up in the 2026-2027 academic year.
Competition Opens March 31, 2025
Competition Closes October 7, 2025
How to Apply
Fulbright Canada - Honouring Nations Awards (US$25,000 per academic year)
For awards to be taken up in the 2026-2027 academic year.
Competition Opens March 31, 2025
Competition Closes October 7, 2025
How to Apply
Fulbright Canada Student Entrepreneurship Awards (US$25,000 per academic year)
For awards to be taken up in the 2026-2027 academic year.
Competition Opens March 31, 2025
Competition Closes October 7, 2025
How to Apply
Fulbright Canada Short-term Entrepreneurship Award (US$10,000 per 4 weeks)
Awards are offered on a continuing basis.
How to Apply
American Undergraduate Students
Killam Fellowships Program (US$6,000 per academic semester).
For awards to be taken up in the 2026-2027 academic year.
Competition Opens August 15, 2025
Competition Closes January 31, 2026 (or by the deadline indicated by the applicant's institution)
How to Apply
Fulbright Canada-Mitacs Globalink Research Internship (Up to CA$9,000 for 10-12 weeks).
For awards to be taken up in Summer 2026.
Competition Opens August 6, 2025
Competition Closes September 17, 2025
How to Apply