Kuwait Open Study/Research Award

The Fulbright Kuwait Open Study/Research Award promotes mutual understanding between Kuwait and the United States and encourages research linkages between U.S. and Kuwaiti scholars and students. The award supports 10-month research projects in Kuwait with a flexible start date between August 2026 and March 2027. The U.S. Embassy in Kuwait particularly encourages research in political science, STEM, environment, media and mass communication, international relations, and women's studies. Candidates at all degree levels and proposals in all disciplines will be considered, with ideal candidates presenting distinctive research projects that can be reasonably accomplished in ten months. Candidates with Arabic language fluency and cross-cultural experience will find their research more effectively accomplished. The program provides opportunities to engage with the local academic community and Kuwait's rich cultural scene, including modern museums, cultural centers, and diverse ethnic communities.