Cyprus Open Study/Research Award

The Fulbright Open Study/Research Award to Cyprus aims to strengthen educational and cultural relations between the United States and Cyprus. This award gives young U.S. scholars a unique opportunity to carry out research in numerous fields related to Cyprus's historical past and dynamic present-day political, economic, and cultural developments. Applicants design their own research projects and will typically work with academic advisers and professionals in Cypriot universities or research institutions. The grant period runs for 9 months from September 2026 through May 2027. Candidates at all degree levels are accepted, but those conducting research for a Ph.D. are preferred. Applications will be considered from well-qualified students in all fields. Projects that involve research related to both Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot communities are encouraged. Cyprus, an island in the eastern Mediterranean, has a culturally rich heritage spanning over 8,000 years and offers a fascinating environment for both historical and modern research as an EU member state.