• PhD or other terminal degree (such as MFA, JD or MD) required.

• This award is open to all levels of scholars EXCEPT early career (Early career is defined as having acquired your PhD within the last five years, please see Postdoctoral Awards for more information).

• Candidates living, working or studying in Mexico are not eligible to apply.

• Candidates must have U.S. citizenship. Dual citizens are welcome to apply.

• Candidates with permanent resident card in Mexico are not eligible to apply.

• Intermediate proficiency in Spanish is required. The level of Spanish language proficiency must be commensurate with the requirements of the project. Applicants must submit a language proficiency report.

• A letter of invitation from a qualified Mexican university, accredited institution or research facility is required at the time of application close date.

• Projects must be three to nine months. Academic year grants are preferred. Nine months grants start in August or September. One semester grants must correspond to the host institution's academic calendar. All grants must be completed by June 30.

• Monthly rate dependent on rank (see Rank stipends below).

• One-time relocation award of $1,200 USD in first installment.

• One round-trip international airfare U.S. – Mexico only, up to $1,000 USD.

• Dependent stipend included (see Dependent stipends below).

• Airfare to attend Welcome Orientation and/or Midyear reunion at local rates.

• $1,000 USD held against Final installment pending completion of grant obligations.

• Emergency health benefits provided by the U.S. Department of State.

Rank Stipends:

I. $2,900 for Terminal Masters grantees (MFA, MBA etc).

II. $3,200 for Assistant Professors.

III. $3,400 for Associate Professors.

IV. $3,700 for Distinguished, Named, Chaired and Emeriti Professors.

Dependent Allowance:

1. $250 for one dependent.

2. $400 for two dependents (250 + 150).

3. $500 for three or more dependents (250 + 150 + 100).

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Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by Zoom (or videoconference).

Start dates of awards correspond with academic semesters: August 1, September 1, 2027 or January 1, 2028, all awards must be completed by June 30, 2028.

All grants are a minimum of three months and a maximum of nine months.

Security Policy

The commission follows the recommendations of both the Mexican government and the U.S. Embassy Travel Warnings when placing U.S. Fulbright grantees in Mexico. Applications or affiliations located in areas where there is a level 4 U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory in effect will NOT be considered. See the U.S. Department of State Travel Advisories webpage for further information.