National Fulbright Scholars at UHD
About the Fulbright Program
The Fulbright Program is an international educational and cultural exchange initiative led by the United States government in collaboration with over 160 countries. This program opens doors for global learning and understanding.
As a proud partner, the University of Houston-Downtown encourages its faculty to participate and engage in Fulbright's transformative exchange opportunities.
The Fulbright Program offers valuable resources and guidance for scholars worldwide. Discover more below:
FULBRIGHT LINKS
Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program at UHD
The 2026–2027 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program competition is now open! This prestigious opportunity enables faculty to teach, conduct research, and engage in professional projects abroad.
With more than 375 awards available across 130+ countries, the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program supports scholars from all academic disciplines.
New award highlights this cycle include:
- Australia: Fulbright Scholar Award (University of Notre Dame Australia)
- Brazil: Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Awards, Interdisciplinary Network
- Finland: Fulbright-Aalto University Distinguished Chair
- Finland: Fulbright Bicentennial Chair in North American Studies at the University of Helsinki
- Ireland: Astronomy and Astrophysics
UHD faculty are encouraged to explore the wide range of awards and begin their applications early. Tenured and tenure-track faculty may be eligible for up to a term off with full benefits to complete a Fulbright award.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. ET
For more information, contact Dr. Candace TenBrink, Fulbright Liaison (tenbrinkc@uhd.edu).
Past Events
📅 January 29, 2024
Speaker: Dr. Candace TenBrink, Fulbright Liaison
Overview: This session introduced the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program and the wide range of opportunities available to faculty, artists, and researchers. Dr. TenBrink provided insights on how to get started and what to expect.
📅 April 23, 2024
Speakers: Dr. Candace TenBrink & Dr. Ed Cueva
Overview: This interactive session provided an overview of the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award and featured personal insights from Dr. Cueva about his experience in Spain.
- 11:00–11:20 AM: Program overview with Dr. TenBrink
- 11:20 AM–Noon: Q&A with Dr. Cueva and Dr. TenBrink
📅 April 5, 2024
Speakers: Dr. Natacha Poggio & Dr. Rahul Verma
Overview: Learn about Fulbright award logistics, benefits, and support systems available through UHD and the U.S. Department of State.
- UHD offers strong support for faculty applicants
- Family members may accompany awardees
- Opportunities to expand your global academic network
- Assistance available from the Fulbright Liaison
📅 October 23, 2023
Speaker: Aferdita Krasniqi, Outreach & Recruitment Specialist, Institute of International Education
Overview: This presentation covered available awards, application tips, and the selection process for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program.
UHD Fulbright Alumni Network
UHD is proud to recognize faculty who have participated in the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. Our Fulbright alumni serve not only as global ambassadors of academic excellence but also as valuable resources for current and prospective applicants.
Several UHD Fulbright Scholars have generously offered to be references and share their experiences with interested faculty. Their insights can provide guidance on crafting competitive applications, selecting host institutions, and navigating the Fulbright process.
A growing list of alumni is being developed and will be featured here soon. In the meantime, faculty are encouraged to contact the Fulbright Liaison for connections to alumni relevant to their discipline or region of interest.
Interested in being listed as a UHD Fulbright alumnus? Reach out to the campus Fulbright Liaison to be included.
UHD Fulbright Liaison
Dr. Candace TenBrink is an Associate Professor of Strategy in UHD's Marilyn Davies College of Business. She was named a Fulbright Scholar in January 2019. As a Fulbrighter, she joined the faculty of management at Poland's Gdansk University for six months to teach innovation, entrepreneurship, and strategy. Dr. TenBrink is the Fulbright Liaison at UHD and is available to guide other faculty through this process and to answer questions about this program.
If you are interested in learning more about this program, please contact Candace TenBrink: tenbrinkc@uhd.edu.