The goal of the Fulbright Program in Egypt is to ensure students have a deeply enriching and productive experience, academically and culturally, and to promote mutual understanding between Egypt and the United States.

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program to Egypt provides grant opportunities for American master’s and doctoral degree students in all fields to conduct their graduate dissertation research in Cairo. Fulbright U.S. Students are placed at public or private universities or research institutions in Egypt.

The Fulbright Commission in Egypt provides substantive support through the affiliation and pre-arrival process. The Commission will liaise with Egyptian universities on U.S. Students’ behalf to confirm affiliation, assist with the general clearance process, and provide guidance regarding travel and arrival logistics.

Clearance from the Government of Egypt is required for all Fulbright U.S. Student grants and must be obtained for award issuance. The Commission will facilitate this process on the students’ behalf. Final awards for 2026-2027 are contingent upon medical clearance, clearance by the Government of Egypt, the availability of funds, the security situation in country and the operating status of the host institutions and the Fulbright Program in-country.

Benefits

• A stipend broadly based on the cost of living in the host country. These funds may be used by the grantee to support housing, meals, and incidental costs during the grant period.
• International travel benefits
• Accident & sickness health benefits
• 24/7 mental health support line for urgent and non-urgent situations
• 12 months of non-competitive eligibility (NCE) hiring status within the federal government

Funding Information

• 40,000 monthly stipend amount in Egyptian Pound.
• Grant Duration: 9 months
• Grant Dates: Grants start on/about September 1, 2026, with an end date on/about May 31, 2027.

One-Time Allowances

• Excess baggage fees
• Housing allowance (separate from living stipend)
• Language training allowance
• Research/Materials allowance
• Local transportation allowance

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidate Profile:
  • The program is open to students currently enrolled in master’s or doctoral degree programs in the United States and who will still be enrolled in their graduate degree programs throughout the time of the Fulbright grant. Ideal candidates are serious, research-oriented individuals, who have well thought-out research projects that can be reasonably accomplished in nine months. The proposed research project should be directly linked to the candidate’s graduate research dissertation topic.
  • Candidates who present research projects showing specific knowledge of Egypt, the Arabic language and/or the region for example, will have a better grasp of research possibilities. Moreover, the program is a good fit for individuals who demonstrate sensitivity to the current geopolitical situation in the MENA region and who are committed to mutual understanding and cultural exchange in line with the spirit of the Fulbright Program.
• Applicants must be citizens or nationals of the United States of America at the time of the application deadline. Permanent residents are not eligible.
• Applicants must be currently enrolled in master’s or doctoral degree programs in the United States and will still be enrolled in their graduate degree programs throughout the time of the Fulbright grant.
• Sufficient proficiency in written and spoken Arabic to conduct the proposed study.
• Department of State employees and their immediate family: Employees and their immediate families (i.e. spouses and dependent children) of the Fulbright Commission in Egypt, the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Agency for International Development, and of public or private organizations under contract to the U.S. Department of State are ineligible to apply for a Fulbright award until one year after termination of such employment.
• Degree Level of Applicant:
  • Master's
  • Doctoral

For more information, visit The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt.

https://fulbright-egypt.org/program/us-student/