Fulbright/IKY Ph.D. Research Award

The Greek State Scholarship Foundation – IKY in collaboration with Fulbright Greece offers up to four awards to Ph.D. candidates for dissertation research purposes. These grants cover a six-month period and provide comparable benefits as all other Fulbright student awards to Greece. Ph.D. candidates from all disciplines are eligible to apply. The award is designed to support independent doctoral level research during academic year 2026-2027. Grants must begin during September 15 – November 15, 2026 and need to conclude by end of June. Applicants are required to secure affiliation(s) in Greece and submit letters of invitation indicating collaboration with one or more Greek State Universities and/or research organizations/institutions. The Fulbright Student Program is a vital component of the Fulbright Foundation's mission, bringing outstanding U.S. students from diverse disciplines to Greek institutions of higher learning. The program fosters cultural and educational exchange through scholarly collaboration and engagement with the host country community.