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Penn faculty may wish to pursue scholarly leave, sabbatical, global fellowships, or other opportunities that require a leave of absence. Often these activities take place outside of the United States. GSS is here to provide guidance and resources to support to successful planning of faculty global leave.
Penn faculty may wish to pursue scholarly leave, sabbatical, global fellowships, or other opportunities that require a leave of absence. Often these activities take place outside of the United States. GSS is here to provide guidance and resources to support successful planning of faculty global leave. Visit the Sabbatical Information page linked below to learn more.
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The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program offers nearly 470 teaching, research or combination teaching/research awards in over 125 countries. The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program 2023-24 competition is now open. Applications are due September 15, 2022. Visit Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program for more information.
Penn faculty and staff who are interested in applying to the Fulbright US scholar program may reach out to Erica Sebastian, Penn’s Fulbright US Scholar Liaison, at esebast@upenn.edu for more information or to schedule a meeting.
Related Resources
Fulbright Tax Information | Guide from IRS |
Program Contacts | Search for details on Fulbright awards |
Upcoming Events and Webinars | If you are considering applying for a Fulbright U.S. Scholar opportunity, we also strongly recommend attending one of the upcoming events to learn more details about the awards and have an opportunity to ask questions. |
Former Penn Fulbright U.S. Scholars
Penn faculty members interested in the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program may wish to speak to other Penn faculty members about their Fulbright Scholar experiences. The following faculty members are recent Fulbright U.S. Scholars who would be happy to speak to you.
Sunday Akintoye | Lisa Mitchell |
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Penn faculty are encouraged to pursue global funding opportunities that help advance Penn’s global mission. Depending on the project or initiative, faculty may wish to pursue one of the grants available through the Penn Global Research & Engagement Grant Program. In addition, faculty may explore both internal and external funding opportunities on the Vice Provost for Research website.