Greece-Spain Joint Teaching/Research Award for Senior Scholar

(Award Code # 10472-MC)

Number of Awards: One

Category: Research, Teaching or Teaching/Research

Grant Activity: Teaching, preferably at graduate level; conducting research and/or collaborating with colleagues at Spanish and Greek academic and research institutions; or a combination of both.

Activities may include presenting lectures, seminars and workshops as arranged by host institutions or the Fulbright Commissions.

Spain and Greece share historical and cultural links dating back to ancient times. These include the Sephardic Jewish community of Greece (with its Ladino language and musical traditions), as well as the renowned Renaissance painter Domenikos Theotokopoulos, better known as El Greco. Comparative research projects on Greece and Spain may address current or historical issues, and/or specific fields of study. History, culture or current social, economic and political issues are just some of the areas that might be conducive to a comparative Fulbright approach.

In addition to being a prestigious academic exchange program, the Fulbright Program is a public diplomacy initiative designed to expand and strengthen relationships between the people of the United States and citizens of other nations. To support this mission, Fulbright Scholars will be asked to give public talks, mentor students, and otherwise engage with the host community, in addition to their primary activities.

Grant Length: Maximum of seven months, with a minimum of three months in each country.

Grant Dates: September 2020 to June 2021

Locations: Spanish and Greek universities, institutions of higher education, cultural or research centers.

Discipline Type: Applications are sought in all appropriate disciplines such as: Archaeology, Architecture, Area Studies, Art, Art History, Dance, Economics, History (non-U.S.), Language and Literature (non-U.S.), Music, Political Science and Theater

Specializations: Applications will be considered in all fields, with special emphasis on the following disciplines related to Greece and Spain: archeology, classical studies, economics, emigration, history and art history, political science, preservation of cultural heritage, tourism, and the arts.

Projects must show strong comparative research on the two countries/societies.

Deadline: Monday, September 16, 2019

For more information on this award please visit the CIES website by clicking here


The Iceland-Greece Joint Award on Economic Crisis Management
(Award Code # 10542-IC)

Number of Awards: One

Category: Research

Grant Activity: Reacting to economic upheaval: a comparative analysis of Greece, Iceland and the U.S. in the post-2008 era.

The crash of 2008 had wide ranging effects on Greece, Iceland and the U.S., which each faced their own challenges based on different political, economic and societal realities. Each country had its own unique responses to the crisis, but there are lessons to be learned from comparing policy responses – legal, economic and/or societal.

The grantee will do comparative research based on his or her area of expertise and also look forward at the lessons to be learned, not only by these three countries, but with reference to the wider international community in terms of future policymaking. Grantees may build on existing research that has already been done in the aftermath of the 2008 crash, but should undertake original research that adds to the current academic debate in a meaningful way. Publication and a wide dissemination of results is expected as a result of the grant.

In addition to being a prestigious academic exchange program, the Fulbright Program is designed to expand and strengthen relationships between the people of the United States and citizens of other nations and to promote international understanding and cooperation. To support this mission, Fulbright Scholars will be asked to give public talks, mentor students, and otherwise engage with the host community, in addition to their primary activities‎.

Grant Length: The grant is for a total of six months. It is offered jointly by Iceland and Greece, with 3 months to be spent in each country. The grant can start either in Greece or Iceland.

Grant Dates: Grants should begin no earlier than 1 September 2020. Grants must be completed by end of June 2021. The grantee may go directly from one country to the other or return to the U.S. for a brief period in between visits to the two countries, as long as the grant is completed within the overall grant dates.

Locations: Affiliation with any university, research organization or other appropriate partners in Iceland and Greece.

Flex Option: No

Discipline Type: Applications are sought in all appropriate disciplines, but applications in the following disciplines are preferred: Economics, History (non-U.S.), Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology

Specializations: Macro-economics, public policy, international relations, culture or other related discipline.

Interdisciplinary projects are eligible.

Special Features: Grantees will be invited to Fulbright activities in each host country during the grant period.

Local hosts help the scholar to settle in, provide introductions and in general provide assistance to ensure a productive and enjoyable Fulbright experience.

Deadline: Monday, September 16, 2019

For more information on this award please visit the CIES website by clicking here

All Disciplines

(Award Code # 10191-GR)

Number of Awards: Up to 7

Category: Teaching and Teaching/Research

Grant Activity: Conduct teaching or teaching/research, including lectures, seminars and/or workshops, in any area of the Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences or Pure and Applied Sciences (Stem). Collaborate with colleagues at Greek universities, museums and other cultural organizations and research centers. All projects must contain a lecturing component; research only projects will not be considered.

In addition to being a prestigious academic exchange program, the Fulbright Program is designed to expand and strengthen relationships between the people of the United States and citizens of other nations and to promote international understanding and cooperation. To support this mission, Fulbright Scholars will be asked to give public talks, mentor students, and otherwise engage with the host community, in addition to their primary activities‎.

Grant Length: Fall term - Three months; Spring term - three to four months

Grant Dates: Grants must begin in either October 2020 (three months) or February 2021 (three to four months).

Locations: Applicants may affiliate with any appropriate host institution in Greece. A list of possible hosts includes:

University of Peloponnese at Corinth, University of Peloponnese, Technical Educational Institute at Kavala (TEI Kavala), University of Crete at Rethymno, Harokopio University in Athens, Ionian University in Corfu, University of the Aegean, University of Western Macedonia, University of Thessaly, University of Ioannina and Democritus University of Thrace

Discipline Type: Applications are sought in all appropriate disciplines

Comments: Applications are welcome from professionals and scholars. Letters of invitation are highly recommended. For more information, contact CIES staff or American Program Coordinator, Nicholas Tourides, email:

Deadline: Monday, September 16, 2019

For more information on this award please visit the CIES website by clicking here

• US citizenship is required for application. Grantees who are dual nationals of both Greece and the US are eligible to apply. However, preference will be given to those candidates who have minimal exposure to the host country
• Ph.D. or equivalent professional/terminal degree (including a master's degree, depending on the field) as appropriate
• Proposed project must be feasible within the academic term of the grant
• Sound affiliations in the host country must be in place before the grant commences

For further eligibility requirements please review the grant you are interested in and also visit the Fulbright Scholar Program website

Benefits vary according to Grant Category. All amounts listed below are provided in US Dollars.  The list below is a summary of benefits for the US Scholars – Core Fulbright Scholar Program:

• Monthly maintenance allowance of 2100 USD (increased by 10% per month for up to two dependents)
• A one-time settling allowance at 1200 USD
• Round-trip air fare from place of residence in the U.S. to Greece and back (for grantee and one accompanying dependent)
• Tuition Assistance: Up to 3,000 USD per family for dependents in elementary or secondary school
• Baggage allowance of up to 200 USD (for grantee only)
• Modern Greek language lesson allowance of up to 450 USD (for grantee only)
• Books/Research Materials allowance of up to 350 USD (for grantee only)
• Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges (ASPE). Provided by the U.S. Department of State

Specific terms and conditions apply to all U.S. Fulbright Scholar programs as outlined by the Fulbright Scholarship Board. A full description of those terms and conditions can be found here

The U.S. Fulbright Scholar program is administered by the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES), a division of the Institute of International Education based on an agreement with the U.S. Department of State.

All applicants interested in applying under this Fulbright category must thoroughly review the U.S. Fulbright Scholar Program website and apply there http://www.cies.org/