Fulbright U.S Specialist Program
Fulbright U.S. Specialist Program
Fulbright U.S. Specialist Program
Award Duration
2 – 6 weeks
Announcement of Application
Open: 3 February 2025 Close: 28 March, 2025
The Fulbright Specialist Program (FSP) provides Malaysian institutions with grants to host U.S. Specialists—academics and professionals from diverse fields such as business, public health, communications, and public administration—for 2 to 6 weeks. These Specialists bring extensive expertise to support projects tailored to the institution’s priorities.
By connecting with highly qualified U.S. academics and professionals, Malaysian institutions benefit from expert insights, capacity building, and stronger international linkages. This field-driven program enables host institutions to design projects that address key areas of need, fostering collaboration and mutual growth.
How to Apply
New host institutions must register to access the application system. Click on the “New User” button after selecting the CLICK TO APPLY link below.
Join our Info Session to learn more about this exciting program and hear directly from our previous Host institutions.
Date: Friday, February 21, 2025
Time: 3 pm – 4 pm
Planned activities include, but are not limited to:
- Delivering seminars, trainings or workshops
- Consulting on faculty or workforce development
- Developing academic or training, curricula/materials
- Providing lectures at the graduate or undergraduate level
- Engaging in strategic or institutional planning
- Conducting needs assessments or evaluations for a program or institution
Project duration is from January 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026.
- Gain global perspectives from experienced U.S. academics and professionals.
- Executing projects that require a rapid response or flexible timeline through short-term, year-round exchanges; and
- Building sustained relationships with individuals and institutions in the U.S.
Institutions that may be eligible to request a Fulbright Specialist include, but are not limited to:
- Institutions of Higher Education;
- Government Institutions (ministries or agencies, courts, parliamentary bodies);
- Cultural Institutions (conservatories, museums, etc.);
- Non-Governmental Organizations including issue-centered institutions and think tanks; and
- Medical Institutions (public health organizations, teaching hospitals, etc.).
- All exchanges must range from 14 to 42 days in length, including weekends, holidays, and travel days.
- All project activities must take place in Malaysia.
- Each project is limited to only one Fulbright Specialist grantee.
- Fulbright Specialist projects must be carried out in-person.
Prospective host institutions must submit a project proposal to on the application system by March 28, 2025. After the project proposal is received, it will be reviewed by MACEE. Only project proposals that are completed in their entirety will be reviewed and shortlisted.
For inquries, please email fulbrightmalaysia@macee.org.my or contact us at 03-2168 8878.
This is a cost-share program.
Host institutions are responsible for lodging, 3 meals a day, in-country transportation, in-country airport transfer, Specialist visa processing, and charges.
