Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean - Open Study/Research Award

The Fulbright Open Study/Research Award for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean provides funding for U.S. citizens to conduct independent research or study in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The program supports 10-month research projects with flexible start dates between August 2026 and March 2027. Applicants must be proficient and experienced in their proposed field, demonstrate cultural adaptability, and have a well-defined research project that allows for engagement with the wider community outside of the host institution. While all applicants will be considered, master's and Ph.D. applicants may be given preference. The award provides a monthly stipend, international travel benefits, health coverage, and one-time allowances for research materials and settling-in expenses. Recipients are expected to serve as cultural ambassadors for the United States and fully immerse themselves in the social and cultural activities of their host island.