Fulbright Bulgaria-Romania Joint Research Award

The joint award with the Bulgarian and Romanian Fulbright Commissions allows students to engage in trans-regional research. Up to 1 award per academic year is open to candidates at all degree levels, but preference is given to Master's and Ph.D. candidates. The award is for 10 months – with 5 months spent in each country. Applicants may select which country to visit first, depending on the needs of their project. Applications will be considered in fields related to Bulgaria and Romania, especially: European studies, East European studies, Balkan studies, Black Sea studies, history, political science, social sciences, classical studies, STEM, archeology and the arts. Grantees can conduct research with the support of various hosts including institutions of higher education, research think tanks, NGOs and international organizations. The Bulgarian and Romanian Fulbright Commissions provide orientation sessions, group meetings, cultural events, and personalized guidance throughout the grant period to help grantees settle in and support their research or community engagement activities.