Application Portal Link:

https://apply.iie.org/fvsp2025

*Before sending an application, read all the eligibility requirements and required documents before proceeding.

This program award, in partnership with the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA), is a visiting scholar program award designed for academics and professionals to implement their research projects at institutions for higher education, non-profit research institutes, and government affiliated institutions in the United States. The Fulbright-PhilSA award aims to accelerate the development of a sustainable pool of space scientists, engineers, lawyers, entrepreneurs, communicators, and other professionals constituting a robust domestic space ecosystem. 

Grants are awarded for a maximum of four (4) months. The program shall fund study on the following priority areas: 

1. Space applications employing space-based systems, related infrastructure, and techniques for Earth observation; meteorology; positioning, navigation, and timing; telecommunications, and connectivity that address the Key Development Areas (KDA) of the Philippine Space Policy in SSTA, particularly for hazard management and climate studies, and national security and socio-economic development. 
2. Innovation and advancements in spacecraft systems development, engineering, and robotics, particularly focusing on satellite development, control, and operations; spacecraft design and engineering; payload system development; rocketry; instrumentation and signal processing; sensors, actuators, and communication networks; space debris mitigation and removal; machine vision and machine learning; and cybersecurity for space-based systems.
3. Space science and multidisciplinary studies that contribute to new knowledge creation and capability development in space exploration, space environment utilization, and space situational awareness. Examples include space physics; planetary science; space biology and biotechnology; space medicine and drug discovery, space food and nutrition, materials for space, space analogs, and STEM education.  
4. Space law, economics, and administration, which enhance capacity in the country in policy formulation and implementation, management and trade, business development, and research support and administration related to space activities. 

The Fulbright-PhilSA award will cover international roundtrip airfare, monthly stipend, settling-in allowance, professional development allowance, and health and accident insurance. No dependent support will be provided.

General Eligibility Requirements:

1. Philippine Citizenship and is residing in the Philippines at the time of application and selection process
2. Doctoral Degree or Equivalent Professional Training/Experience
3. Must have a research plan aligned with the Key Development Areas of the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) 
4. Proficiency in English appropriate to the proposed research or lecturing project to be carried out in the United States
5. Must be able to conduct advanced research or university lecturing in the United States that begins no earlier than August 25, 2025, and starts no later than May 31, 2026 
6. Must be in good health to pursue research work in the United States 
7. Applicants must be committed to returning to the Philippines and render service of obligation immediately upon completion of the research program 
8. No pending administrative/criminal charges and must not have been convicted for violation of any Philippine Law

Notes: 

• Individuals holding dual citizenships, are permanent residents, or currently living in the United States are not eligible to apply 
• Individuals who are presently in the U.S. for the purpose of studying, teaching, conducting research, and working and or who have received a Fulbright grant within the past five (5) years are ineligible 
• Those who have been to the U.S. as a J-1 Exchange Visitor in the category of Professor or Research Scholar within the past two (2) years are also ineligible 

Preferences will be given to the qualified applicants who have not had recent and substantial experience in the United States. Grants are not for the principal purpose of attending conferences or completing doctoral dissertations. 

Requirements:

• 1. Completed online application at https://apply.iie.org/fvsp2025 
  • • Select/Change award to Fulbright-Philippine Space Agency Program Award in Space Science and Technology Applications in the Award Information section found on the Country Information tab
    • Updated Curriculum Vitae/Résumé (maximum of 6 pages)
    • Project Proposal - a detailed statement of the proposed activity for research or lecturing at a U.S. institution (3 to 5 pages)
    • Writing Samples of no more than 20 pages and a Bibliography (recommended)
  1. Letter of Invitation from the U.S. Host Institution (strongly preferred, but not required) 
  2. Three (3) Letters of Recommendation (Forms are found on the online application portal) 
  3. NBI Clearance secured not earlier than six (6) months before the application 
  4. Scanned copy of official or certified true copy of Transcript of Records 
  5. Scanned copy of official or certified true copy of Diploma/s 

  All documents must be uploaded to the application portal. While a Letter of Invitation from the U.S. Host Institution is not required, all applicants are encouraged to initiate and contact their prospective host in the U.S. 

  For questions, please contact the Philippine-American Educational Foundation (PAEF) at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the email subject: ATTN: Fulbright-PhilSA Program 2025 - 2026.

• The Fulbright Program’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Statement 

Application period for the Fulbright-PhilSA Program 2025 - 2026 is now OPEN. Application deadline is on OCTOBER 15, 2024.