The Fulbright Foundation in Greece focuses on international educational and cultural exchange between Greece and the United States, with a strong emphasis on graduate study, scholarly research, and professional development for educators. Its grants typically support high-achieving Greek students, university faculty, researchers, arts professionals, and school teachers who can strengthen academic, institutional, and cultural ties through study or exchange in the U.S. The foundation is distinctive for offering fully funded, highly structured exchange opportunities rather than open-ended philanthropic grants.
Focus Areas
Graduate Study in the United StatesFaculty and Researcher ExchangesArts and Cultural ScholarshipK-12 Teacher Professional DevelopmentAmerican Studies and Curriculum DevelopmentInstitutional Academic Collaboration
Giving Approach
Program-based, highly structured, and mostly fully funded exchange grants with set deadlines and eligibility rules. Awards are generally fixed-term and tied to specific U.S. host institutions or institutes, with grant sizes ranging from a few months of maintenance support to fully covered semester-long fellowships; applications appear to be competitive and deadline-driven rather than open rolling grants.
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How to approach this funder
Check the annual application windows carefully, as most programs open only once per cycle and require advance registration before the final deadline. Applicants should be Greek citizens or educators/researchers meeting program-specific criteria, and they should tailor materials to the exact exchange track (graduate study, scholar, teacher, or SUSI) and target U.S. institution or institute.
Notable grantees:
• Andriani Arampatzi
• Georgetown University
• University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education
• Indiana University of Pennsylvania
• IREX
Open Grant Opportunities
Current and upcoming funding from Fulbright Foundation in Greece that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Open nowCloses Oct 15, 2026Award: Varies
Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for Secondary Educators
American StudiesCurriculum developmentTeacher training+1 more
Who can apply: Greek citizenship (no U.S./Greek dual citizens), assigned to senior high school level in Greek school system, strong academic/professional record, minimum three years related professional teaching experience (mid-career preferred), residency in Greece, English proficiency.
Deadline: Application period (example cycle): July 1, 2026 – October 15, 2026; application deadline: October 15, 2026 (23:59 EET).
Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program for Faculty, Researchers, Arts Professionals (for Greek citizens)
ResearchTeachingArts practice and research+2 more
Who can apply: Greek citizenship (no U.S./Greek dual citizens), priority to PhD holders from Greek institutions; home institution leave approval required; permanent residency in Greece and commitment to return; English proficiency; official invitation/affiliation letter from U.S. host institution; grant period minimum 3 months (up to 6 months with external funding).
Deadline: Registration: July 1, 2026 – October 15, 2026; Online application deadline: November 15, 2026 (23:59 EET).
Fulbright Foreign Student Program for Graduate Studies (for Greek citizens)
Graduate studyHumanities & Social SciencesSTEM+1 more
Who can apply: Greek citizenship (no U.S./Greek dual citizens), BA degree from a recognized Greek institution (or final-year student), minimum GPA 8.0/10 or 3.4/4.0, permanent residency in Greece, English proficiency, full-time on-campus study; applicants should apply to multiple U.S. institutions.
Deadline: Registration: July 1, 2026 – October 15, 2026; Application deadline: November 15, 2026 (23:59 EET)
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program (DAI) for International Teachers (for Greek teachers)
K-12 teacher professional developmentEducation leadershipCurriculum and pedagogy+2 more
Who can apply: Greek citizenship (no U.S./Greek dual citizens), full-time teaching assignment (at least 50% with local students) in primary/secondary public schools (limited private exceptions), minimum 3 years full-time teaching (most competitive have 5+ years), residency in Greece, English proficiency, mid-career preference (under 55).
Deadline: Typical application window: early March – May 1 (example cycle: March 3, 2026 – May 1, 2026).
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.