Alumni Grants

Encouraging continued alumni involvement

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Bulgarian and American citizens

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Support alumni academic and cultural projects

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Expand impact within Bulgaria

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Transparency in the application and selection process

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Application deadline is February 15th

THE BULGARIAN FULBRIGHT COMMISSION BOARD HAS SET ASIDE FUNDS TO SUPPORT ALUMNI ACADEMIC AND CULTURAL PROJECTS TO ENCOURAGE CONTINUED ALUMNI INVOLVEMENT

 

The grants are designed to support alumni and projects based in and carried out in Bulgaria (by either Bulgarian or US citizens who are alumni of the Fulbright Bulgaria program). In the past, Fulbright Bulgaria has given such grants on an ad-hoc basis in response to alumni requests to the Commission board. The alumni grant fund will regularize the process so that all alumni are aware of this opportunity and so as to foster transparency in the application and selection process.

Examples of activities that could be potentially supported by such grants include the organization of academic conferences, publication of books or artistic works (excluding international journal publication charges), funding for research projects, or support for cultural/civil/educational undertakings that have resulted from a Fulbright project. Support for conference travel should be excluded, as such activity can be funded by various municipal, national and European mobility programs.

Fulbright Bulgaria Alumni Grant parameters:

Recruitment criteria & eligibility

Bulgarian and US Fulbright Bulgaria alumni can apply for projects based in Bulgaria. Preference will be given to alumni/projects that have not previously received extramural funding from Fulbright Bulgaria, and projects that engage a broader audience with the results of your Fulbright project.

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Allowance

Maximum award amount: BGN 2,500 per project
Number of grants per year: 2-4, depending on amounts requested

Frequency of grant cycle:

Proposals will be solicited annually. The current upcoming submission deadline is February 15, 2024.

Selection criteria

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Preferred projects will have a direct tie to alumni’s Fulbright experience and will advance the goals and values of the Fulbright Program

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Preferred projects will engage the Fulbright alumni community and expand the impact of the Fulbright program in Bulgaria

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Projects that have attracted support from other funding sources/partner organizations will be given special consideration

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Application process: short application form, including project proposal and budget

Selection process: Fulbright Board reviews applications and makes selection

Projects must be carried out and all reporting completed within one year of receiving grant

Other grants for Bulgarians

Scholars and researchers

Every year about 5 grants are awarded. Application deadline: December.

Doctoral students

For young researchers at advanced stages of their PhD studies.

Civil society

3-5-month grant for research activities on matters related to civil society.

Mid-career professionals

Grants awarded to professionals all over the world on managerial or expert positions.  длъжности.

Math Scholars

This grant is awarded to scholars with a PhD in Mathematics. The degree should be obtained no longer than 10 years ago.

Deadline:

Deadline for submissions: The competition is open on a rolling basis.

The next submission deadline is February 15, 2023.

To check for results and receive further information, please contact Program Officer: Maria Kostova

Maria Kostova

Maria Kostova

Program Officer, Bulgarian Grantees

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