USEFP-US Fulbright Scholarships 2027 for Pakistan, Bangladesh, Romania, Malta & Sri Lanka — Country-specific living, travel and health support

USEFP-US Fulbright Scholarships 2027 – Pakistan, Bangladesh, Romania, Malta & Sri Lanka

Fulbright Visiting Scholar opportunities for 2027 are available through country-specific programmes in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Romania, Malta and Sri Lanka, with funding varying by country.

The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program 2027–28 provides opportunities for eligible scholars to conduct research, teach at U.S. universities, or combine research and teaching. The programme operates through country-specific competitions, meaning eligibility, funding, host requirements and deadlines vary by country.

Fulbright Scholarships 2027 by Country

The supplied source identifies upcoming 2027 deadlines for Pakistan, Bangladesh, Romania, Malta and Sri Lanka. These are separate national competitions rather than one shared application pool.

Country	Deadline	Key information
Sri Lanka	1 October 2026	Visiting Scholar application and supporting documents
Bangladesh	3 October 2026	U.S. Embassy Visiting Scholar announcement
Pakistan	28 October 2026	USEFP Fulbright Scholar Program
Romania	5 November 2026	Application and references
Malta	30 November 2026	Published national closing date

Applicants should follow the requirements of their own national Fulbright office rather than combining rules from different countries.

Pakistan Fulbright Scholar Program

The Pakistan 2027 Fulbright Scholar competition is for Pakistani citizens who reside and work in Pakistan and hold a PhD or terminal degree obtained at least two years ago.

The award supports research, university lectureship, or a combination of both in the United States for up to 10 months. Clinical medicine is excluded.

Pakistan’s funding package includes airfare, a living stipend, health insurance and an incidental research allowance, with assistance for the visa process. The programme can also support one accompanying dependent.

Applicants need at least one U.S. university invitation when submitting the Pakistan application.

Other Country Programmes

Fulbright Visiting Scholar programmes operate in more than 100 countries, but each participating country manages its own competition.

Romania: The programme lasts approximately 3–6 months. A U.S. host invitation is encouraged with the initial application, although the source says it may be submitted later by mid-December 2026.

Sri Lanka: The Visiting Scholar award also lasts approximately 3–6 months and requires a host invitation and employer leave approval. The programme does not provide funding for dependants.

Malta: The published deadline is 30 November 2026.

Bangladesh: The U.S. Embassy announcement lists 3 October 2026 as the deadline for its Visiting Scholar competition.

Funding and supporting benefits differ between these national programmes, so applicants should not assume that the Pakistan funding package applies to the other countries.

Eligibility and Experience

Fulbright Visiting Scholar awards generally require applicants to be citizens of a country with an active programme. Applicants should check their national competition for exact residence, academic and professional requirements.

For Pakistan, applicants must hold a PhD or terminal degree obtained at least two years before applying. USEFP distinguishes between early-career researchers and senior scholars based on years since the doctorate.

English Requirements

The supplied information states that applicants need sufficient English proficiency for their proposed project. For Pakistan, a separate English-proficiency test is not required according to the source.

Other national programmes may have their own requirements.

How to Apply

Applicants should:

Identify their country of citizenship and the relevant Fulbright programme.
Check whether the national competition is currently open.
Review the country’s residence and eligibility requirements.
Identify a suitable U.S. academic host where required.
Prepare a focused research or teaching proposal.
Prepare an academic CV and required supporting documents.
Obtain references and any required employer approval.
Submit through the application portal specified by the national Fulbright office.

For Pakistan, the application requires three references and U.S. host invitation letter(s), and applications are submitted online rather than by paper.

Application Fees

The checked national calls do not state an application fee. Applicants should nevertheless verify the current instructions from their national Fulbright office before submitting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Fulbright Scholarship the same for all five countries?

No. The programmes are administered through separate national competitions with different eligibility requirements, funding arrangements and deadlines.

What does the Pakistan Fulbright award cover?

Pakistan’s award includes airfare, living stipend, health insurance and an incidental research allowance, plus visa-process assistance.

How long is the Fulbright Visiting Scholar programme?

Pakistan offers placements of up to 10 months, while the source lists approximately 3–6 months for Romania and Sri Lanka.

Do I need a U.S. host invitation?

The requirement varies by country. Pakistan requires at least one U.S. university invitation at application, while Romania allows the host letter to follow later. Sri Lanka requires a host invitation.