Greece Open Study/Research Award

The Fulbright Greece Open Study/Research Award provides grants for recent university and college graduates, Master's and Ph.D. level students who would like to conduct independent research in Greece during the academic year. Up to 5 grants are available for 6-9 months starting in September. The award supports research projects in all fields that require minimal supervision, with special encouragement for research in environmental studies, marine sciences, STEM fields, STEAM education, negotiation and conflict management/human rights, technology in the arts and education, agriculture, political science, transportation science, climate, and energy. Art projects require an academic affiliation with a Greek state university or an art public benefit organization. Graduate level students of classical, Byzantine and contemporary Greece who wish to conduct research at the American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) are also welcome to apply. The Fulbright Student Program is a vital component of the Fulbright Foundation's mission, bringing outstanding U.S. students from various disciplines to Greek institutions of higher learning, as well as state and private organizations. The program fosters cultural and educational exchange through scholarly collaboration and engagement. Grantees are required to participate in a two-day orientation program in late September and a seminar in Spring. The Fulbright Foundation in Greece provides extensive support including guidance on administrative matters such as the visa process, pre-departure and arrival information, and access to Foundation-sponsored activities and networking opportunities. Applicants are required to secure affiliation(s) in Greece and submit letters of invitation/affiliation indicating name/position of host and details on collaborating educational/cultural organization/institution. Projects must be well formulated and achievable under the guidance of an adviser/mentor at an educational, cultural, or government institution. The Fulbright Foundation in Greece can assist candidates with affiliations but it is up to the candidate to secure a host institution/organization. Placements take place throughout Greece and regional variation is encouraged. Benefits include a monthly stipend of $1,300 (increased by $150 per dependent for up to two dependents), round-trip airfare up to $1,500, a one-time settling-in allowance of $1,200, a book/research materials allowance up to $350, a Modern Greek language lessons allowance up to $450, excess baggage allowance up to $200, and accident and sickness health benefits. The official start date for U.S. Fulbright Student Research Grants in Greece is September 15 and all grants need to conclude by end of June.