IKY–Fulbright: Call for U.S. Doctoral Candidates – 2026–2027 Academic Year

Nea Ionia, 16/07/2025

PRESS RELEASE

Scholarships of the State Scholarships Foundation (I.K.Y.)

in cooperation with Fulbright Greece

The State Scholarships Foundation (I.K.Y.) in cooperation with Fulbright Greece announces the new Call of the mobility scholarships for U.S. Ph. D candidates for the academic year 2026-2027. The program aims to support and enhance the mobility of scientists and researchers between Greece and the United States, while strengthening the cooperation between Greek and U.S. universities and research institutions.

For the 2026-2027 academic year, up to four (4) scholarships will be awarded to U.S. Ph.D candidates enrolled in accredited U.S. institutions of higher education. Scholars will have the opportunity to undertake a six (6) month research to Greek universities or research institutions in Greece, in the context of their doctoral dissertation. The scholarships cover all scientific disciplines and include round trip travel expenses, settling-in allowance, monthly maintenance allowance and research materials allowance.

The deadline for applications for the mobility program for U.S. Ph.D candidates for the academic year 2026-2027 is 7/10/2025 at 5:00 p.m. EST and the application should be submitted online on the Fulbright website.

The program is exclusively funded by the State Scholarships Foundation (I.K.Y.)

For more information on how to apply, please visit the following link: Fulbright Greece – Fulbright – IKY Ph.D. Research Award.

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