APPLICATION CLOSED
This award allows postdoctoral candidates with less than five years since receiving their Ph.D. degree to teach at the university level.
Research or Teaching & Research: This award allows postdoctoral candidates with less than five years since receiving their PhD degree to teach at the university level, engage in research or both, in the grantee's area of specialization. Grantees seeking to gain academic experience and conduct collaborative research in Mexico are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have no more than seven years of experience working in the capacity of a teacher or scholar.
Postdoctoral research grants are awarded in all disciplines except medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine where the project involves direct patient contact.
Projects in STEM fields are considered priority areas of interest.
All projects must show a binational importance and impact.
In addition to being a prestigious academic exchange program, the Fulbright Program is designed to expand and strengthen relationships between the people of the United States and citizens of other nations and to promote international understanding and cooperation. To support this mission, Fulbright Scholars will be asked to give public talks, mentor students, and otherwise engage with the host community, in addition to their primary research or teaching activities.
• PhD or other terminal degree (such as JD) required by May 31 before grant start.
• This award is ONLY open to Postdoctoral candidates who have acquired their PhD within the last five years and have no more than seven years of experience working in the capacity of a teacher or scholar.
• Candidates living, working or studying in Mexico are not eligible to apply.
• Candidates must have U.S. citizenship. Dual citizens are welcome to apply.
• Candidates with a permanent resident card in Mexico are not eligible to apply.
• Candidates without a home affiliation are welcome to apply
• Intermediate proficiency in Spanish is required. The level of Spanish language proficiency must be commensurate with the requirements of the project. Applicants must submit a language proficiency report.
• A letter of invitation from a qualified Mexican university, accredited institution or research facility is required at the time of application close date.
• Projects must be three to nine months. Academic year grants are preferred. Nine months grants start in August or September. One semester grants must correspond to the host institution's academic calendar. All grants must be completed by June 30.
• Monthly award of $2,900.
• One time relocation award of $1,200 USD in first installment.
• One round-trip international airfare U.S. – Mexico only, up to $1,000 USD.
• Dependent stipend included (see Dependent stipends below).
• Airfare to attend Welcome Orientation and/or Midyear reunion at local rates.
• $1,000 USD held against Final installment pending completion of grant obligations.
• Emergency health benefits provided by the U.S. Department of State.
Dependent Allowance:
1. $250 for one dependent.
2. $400 for two dependents (250 + 150).
3. $500 for three or more dependents (250 + 150 + 100).
westhem@iie.org
Start dates of awards correspond with academic semesters: August 1, September 1, 2027 or January 1, 2028, all awards must be completed by June 30, 2028.
All grants are a minimum of three months and a maximum of nine months.
Security Policy
The commission follows the recommendations of both the Mexican government and the U.S. Embassy Travel Warnings when placing U.S. Fulbright grantees in Mexico. Applications or affiliations located in areas where there is a level 4 U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory in
effect will NOT be considered. See the U.S. Department of State Travel Advisories webpage for further information.
The US-Mexico Commission for Educational & Cultural Exchange is the leading binational agency dedicated to promoting understanding between the United States and Mexico through educational exchange of academics and professionals who have demonstrated excellence in their field.
Berlín 18, 2do Piso, Col. Juárez, C.P. 06600 México, CDMX.
Estamos aquí para ayudar. Llámanos, envíanos un correo electrónico o completa nuestro formulario de contacto. Para darte una respuesta más rápida y precisa, por favor indica en tu mensaje el programa en el que estás interesado.