2025-2026 Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program (FVSP) for the citizens of Mauritius and Seychelles

The Embassy of the United States of America to Mauritius and Seychelles is accepting applications from qualified Mauritian and Seychellois citizens only for the 2025-26 Fulbright Foreign Student Program. Grantees will be funded for up to two years of degree study.

RESEARCH FIELDS

We welcome research proposals in all fields of study. However, we strongly encourage research proposals that focus on:

• STEAM Education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics)
• Entrepreneurship & Innovation
• Democracy & Rule of Law
• Transparency and Good Governance

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON ELIGIBILITY

1. The FVSP is open to scholars in all disciplines and without regard to gender or age; however, proposals for clinical medical research involving patient contact cannot be approved under the Fulbright
2. Applicants must be citizens of the Republic of Mauritius/Republic of Seychelles.
3. Applicants for research grants must hold a doctorate degree or equivalent terminal degree in their fields. Preference is given to individuals who have at least three years of university teaching experience and a productive scholarly record.
4. Applicants without doctorate degrees but who hold a master’s or equivalent graduate degree are eligible in the program and curriculum development category.
5. Applications for doctoral dissertation research, postdoctoral research immediately following the completion of a doctorate degree, or general professional travel, are
6. Preference will be given to candidates who have not previously received a Fulbright scholar
7. Preference will be given to candidates who have had no experience or limited experience in the S.
8. Applicants must have sufficient proficiency in English to carry out their research projects and collaborate effectively with colleagues. TOEFL exams are not required, but the U.S. Embassy will evaluate English-language proficiency through a documented interview conducted in-person or by
9. Applicants must be in good health. Successful candidates will be asked to submit a Medical History and Examination Report.
10. Scholars who were unsuccessful in previous competitions may re-apply. Repeat applicants should revise their proposals, update curriculum vitae, and obtain current letters of

GRANT OBJECTIVE AND DURATION

Awards are granted as follows:

• Degree program: One (1) to two (2) years of funding (depending on the degree length) towards one degree only - Master’s or Ph.D. (Eligible grantees may apply for one renewal grant); or
• Non-degree research (Visiting Researcher): Participation in an academic year (9-10 months) non-degree research program. (Grants are not renewable).

FUNDING

ECA provides a maximum of TWO years of funding for a master’s degree or doctoral program. Students accepted to degree programs less than two years are eligible to receive funding through the designated period of degree completion – as stipulated by the host institution. Master’s applicants are given placement priority. Ph.D. candidates who secure funding from outside sources will remain under Fulbright visa sponsorship rather than have sponsorship transferred to the host institution. Ph.D. candidates unable to secure funding for the additional years will return home without completing their degree.