Nigeria - Open Study/Research Award

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program in Nigeria aims to strengthen educational and cultural relationships between the United States and Nigeria. This award supports independent study and research projects in Nigeria for a period of 6-9 months with a flexible start date between August 2026 and March 2027. Nigeria, with a population of over 200 million, is a multiethnic country with a rich cultural heritage and history. Nigeria has the largest economy in Africa and its film industry, known as Nollywood, is one of the largest in the world. The country is known for its creative fashion industry that plays an important cultural role and contributes to its economy. Fulbright students will have many opportunities to learn about Nigerian history and culture during their exchange experience. Candidates at the bachelor's, master's and Ph.D. level will be considered. Applicants must secure affiliation with an appropriate host institution in Nigeria, with a list of possible institutions provided by the U.S. Embassy in Abuja and U.S. Consulate General in Lagos. Projects involving laboratory sciences are discouraged because most Nigerian universities have inadequate laboratory equipment. Candidates with projects in the Niger Delta and certain parts of Northern Nigeria will not be considered due to acute logistical and security concerns.