Iceland Open Study/Research Award

The Fulbright Iceland Open Study/Research Award provides opportunities for U.S. citizens to study in a degree program or engage in independent study/research or PhD research in Iceland. Generally, 2-4 grants are awarded annually. Icelandic universities provide many courses and programs in English and offer very interesting research opportunities in many fields. As a small, highly technologically advanced country, Iceland is ideal for many types of research. English is widely spoken and much used in academia. Since the Fulbright Program in Iceland is relatively small, the Commission is able to maintain close ties with grantees during their stay and provide a sense of community among Fulbright grantees. There are monthly grantee activities sponsored by the Commission, in addition to access to Fulbright alumni events and other social activities. Applicants may propose to enroll in a university program in Iceland, do research and/or take classes related to a Master's or Ph.D. program at their home institution, or do independent research projects. Projects with an Arctic focus are encouraged. The grant period is 9 months, beginning from mid-August to September 1.