Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Research to Iceland
Fulbright Iceland Valsson
Application deadline February 17, 2025
Fulbright Iceland participates in the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Research Program, which provides an opportunity for curious, flexible, and independent K–12 educators from the United States to conduct research and engage in other professional learning experiences abroad for three to six months.
Educators who are selected to participate in the program will:
- Design and implement a research project related to education in the United States and their host country.
- Take courses at a host university.
- Build global networks of and exchange best educational practices with researchers, practitioners, and policy makers.
- Develop resources and tools that can be used long after the project ends.
Fulbright Teacher Exchanges include roundtrip airfare, visa support, accident and sickness medical coverage, accommodations, and meals related to the travel portions of each program. Participants receive a stipend to offset costs related to their travel. The stipend is not intended to replace a participant’s salary and will vary depending on the host country, duration of program, and other factors.
The application deadline for spring or fall semesters 2026 is February 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST.
Read more about the program and eligibility at the Teachers Exchange website. Detailed information about the award to Iceland can be found on the Iceland country profile.