At the University of Houston, we believe that global engagement is essential to academic excellence, innovation, and leadership. The Fulbright Program offers faculty and staff unparalleled opportunities to engage with colleagues around the world, pursue international research and teaching, foster cross-cultural understanding, and contribute to solving shared global challenges. As one of the world's most respected international exchange programs, Fulbright supports the development of globally engaged scholars and professionals whose work extends the reach and impact of the University of Houston. 

The Institute for Global Engagement supports UH faculty and staff in pursuing Fulbright opportunities through personalized advising, application resources, workshops, and connections to the university's network of Fulbright scholars and alumni. Whether you are exploring opportunities for the first time or preparing an application, IGE is committed to helping you successfully engage with the Fulbright community and advance your global goals.

Fulbright Programs

The Fulbright Scholar, Specialist, and Visiting Scholar programs are prestigious global opportunities for faculty to further their research and expertise abroad. Learn more about program types here. 

UH Celebrates the 80th Anniversity of the Fulbright Program 

 For 80 years, the Fulbright Program has fostered international understanding, academic excellence, and global collaboration through educational and cultural exchange. As a long-standing Fulbright-engaged institution, the University of Houston is proud to support students, faculty, staff, and international scholars who advance discovery, learning, and cross-cultural engagement through Fulbright opportunities.

At UH, our participation in Fulbright programs reflects our commitment to preparing global citizens, strengthening international partnerships, and connecting our campus with communities around the world.

To commemorate this milestone, the University of Houston community is invited to attend the Fulbright 80th Birthday Celebration. 
Friday, August 28
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Student Center South, Skyline Room

Learn more about the celebration and other global engagement events at uh.edu/global/events.