Fullbright | Visiting Scholar Program

This is a non-degree, post-doctoral award program for researchers, university lecturers, and experts from academic institutions in Switzerland. Candidates who represent the ethnic, gender, social, and geographic diversity of Switzerland are highly encouraged to apply. Also, candidates from universities of applied sciences and arts and candidates focusing on business- or business-related topics are particularly welcome to apply.

You can apply if you wish to go to the United States to perform one of the following:

• Lecturing: If the primary purpose of the project is to teach or team-teach at least one full semester course. Applicants will be required to submit course syllabi along with a confirmed invitation to lecture.
• Research: If the primary purpose of the project is to conduct research. Applicants will be required to submit a research bibliography.
• Lecturing/Research: If the project will include significant portions of both lecturing and research as defined above. Candidates will be required to outline both activities in their project statement, as well as submit course syllabi and a research bibliography.

• Swiss citizenship (If you hold another citizenship, you must contact the Fulbright Commission or U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section in your citizenship country.)
• All candidates must currently be affiliated with one of the universities or research institutions in Switzerland.
• Doctoral degree or equivalent professional training or experience at the time of application. Professional candidates must have a minimum of 5 years’ professional experience in their field of study. Visual and performing arts applicants may be exempt from the requirements to have a third level qualification if they have 5 or more years of professional qualifications and or experience.
• A clearly defined project statement of proposed activity at a U.S. institution: the proposed project should contribute to the development of knowledge in your field and must be effectively implemented within a 3-10 month time frame in the U.S.
• English proficiency appropriate to the proposed teaching and/or research project to be carried out in the United States. Proficiency is based on personal assessment, the TOEFL is not required.

• More information about the program is available here
• Application portal can be found here and instructions here