Alumni Grants
Encouraging continued alumni involvement
Bulgarian and American citizens
Support alumni academic and cultural projects
Expand impact within Bulgaria
Transparency in the application and selection process
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.
Allowance
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
Preferred projects will have a direct tie to alumni’s Fulbright experience and will advance the goals and values of the Fulbright Program
Preferred projects will engage the Fulbright alumni community and expand the impact of the Fulbright program in Bulgaria
Projects that have attracted support from other funding sources/partner organizations will be given special consideration
Application process: short application form, including project proposal and budget
Selection process: Fulbright Board reviews applications and makes selection
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
Program Officer, Bulgarian Grantees
- 0879164095
- mkostova@fulbright.bg
- Sofia, 12 Vitosha Blvd
Consultation Hours: Monday-Friday, 2:00–4:00 PM