Greece
4 Fulbright/IKY Ph.D. Research Award
Accepted Degree Levels
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Grant PeriodFlexible StartGrant Length6 Months |
Award Type
Award Profile
Up to 4 grants are available to Ph.D. candidates who would like to conduct independent doctoral level research during academic year 2025-2026. See "Candidate Profile" for a description of this award.
Grant Length
Grant Period
Grants must begin in one of the following months: September, October, November or December. Grants cannot begin after December. All grants need to conclude by end of June.
Orientation
Grantees are encouraged to participate in a two-day orientation program organized by the Fulbright Foundation in Greece in late September 2025 and/or a seminar in Spring 2026.
Candidate Profile
The Greek State Scholarship Foundation – IKY in collaboration with Fulbright Greece will fund up to four awards to Ph.D. candidates for dissertation research purposes. These grants cover a six-month period and provide comparable benefits as all other Fulbright student awards to Greece. Ph.D. candidates from all disciplines are eligible to apply.
What is life like for Fulbrighters in the host country?
The Fulbright Student Program is an important component of the Fulbright Foundation's mission to bring outstanding U.S. students from a wide variety of disciplines to Greek institutions of higher learning and state or private organizations in order to promote cultural and educational ties between the two countries through scholarly interaction and collaboration.
Facts about Greece and the Greek Educational System are available here
U.S. Grantee Profiles https://www.fulbright.gr/en/grantees/us-grantees-profiles
U.S. Fulbrighters to Greece share their testimonies and impact of the Fulbright program
U.S. Grantees Speak https://www.fulbright.gr/en/grantees/us-grantees-speak
U.S. Alumni Speak https://www.fulbright.gr/en/alumni/us-alumni-speak
Alumni Impact https://www.fulbright.gr/en/alumni/alumni-impact
Eligibility
Degree Level of Applicant
- Doctoral
Special Application Instructions
Open to doctoral candidates attending a U.S. higher education institution only.
Foreign Language Proficiency
Independent research projects with minimal support from local English speaking hosts may require a good command of the Greek language. Some study of Modern Greek prior to arrival is encouraged in order to promote deeper engagement with the host community. This grant does not provide a stipend for Greek language lessons.
Fulbright Proposal Types
Yes
No
Affiliation
Letter required for independent study or research at deadline
Applicants are required to secure affiliation(s) in Greece and submit letters of invitation/affiliation indicating name/position of host and details on the collaboration with one or more Greek State Universities and/or research organizations/institutions. Projects must be well formulated and achievable under the guidance of one or more advisers/mentors at the affiliated universities and/or research institutions/organizations. The Fulbright Foundation in Greece can assist candidates with affiliations but it is up to the candidate to secure a host institution/organization. Placements take place throughout Greece and regional diversity is encouraged. Students can seek affiliations here: https://www.fulbright.gr/en/study-in-greece/resources. The Fulbright Foundation in Greece reserves the right to interview finalists via an online platform or by telephone.
Affiliation Fees/Tuition
Award Benefits
- A stipend broadly based on the cost of living in the host country. These funds may be used by the grantee to support housing, meals, and incidental costs during the grant period.
- International travel benefits
- Accident & sickness health benefits
- 24/7 mental health support line for urgent and non-urgent situations
- 12 months of non-competitive eligibility (NCE) hiring status within the federal government
Stipend Amount
This is an estimated amount and is subject to change. The financial terms of the grant will be confirmed in the grant document issued after selection.
A monthly maintenance allowance at 1,650 euro. A one-time settling in allowance at 1,100 euro is also provided.
One-Time Allowances
This is an estimated amount and is subject to change. The financial terms of the grant will be confirmed in the grant document issued after selection.
- Settling in allowance
See Grant Benefits for details
Additional Grant Benefits
See Grant Benefits for details
Estimated Cost of Living
Consider using cost of living comparison websites to gain a better understanding of the potential costs in your host country.
Housing expenses range from 600-1000 USD (studio apartment) to 800-1500 USD for 2-3 bedroom apartments per month depending on location. These rates are for furnished apartments and include basic utilities. Quality fresh produce, groceries and other types of food can be found at reasonable prices. Eating out can be fairly inexpensive. Local transportation in major cities is not expensive (Metro, tram, buses and cabs).
Dependents
Dependent support is not covered under this grant.
Housing Arrangements
Grantees are responsible for arranging their own accommodation in Greece.
Fulbright Program Management Contact
Fulbright Commission/U.S. Embassy Website
Grant Benefits
- Monthly maintenance allowance at 1,650 euro
- Round-trip airfare up to 1,800 euro
- A one-time settling-in allowance at 1,100 euro
- A research materials allowance up to 1,000 euro
- Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges (ASPE) Health Benefit Plan
Visa/Residency Information
Candidates will work with Fulbright Greece to obtain the correct visa and necessary documentation for their arrivals. Visas to Greece for Fulbrighters are provided free of charge. This type of visa is also a residence permit which covers the total grant period and allows for travel in and out of Greece and the Schengen Treaty Area.