National Fulbright Scholars at UHD
About the Fulbright Program
The Fulbright Program is an international educational and cultural exchange initiative led by the United States government in collaboration with over 160 countries. This program opens doors for global learning and understanding.
As a proud partner, the University of Houston-Downtown encourages its faculty to participate and engage in Fulbright's transformative exchange opportunities.
The Fulbright Program offers valuable resources and guidance for scholars worldwide. Discover more below:
FULBRIGHT LINKS
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
EVENTS:
Exciting events are in the works! Check back soon for details.
For more information, contact Dr. Candace TenBrink, Fulbright Liaison (tenbrinkc@uhd.edu).
PAST EVENTS:
Fulbright U.S. Scholar Presentation - April 23, 2024
Speakers: Dr. Candace TenBrink & Dr. Ed Cueva
Event Overview: If you aspire to teach and/or expand your scholarly activities abroad, attend this Zoom session with UHD’s Fulbright Liaison, Dr. Candace TenBrink, to learn about the Fulbright U.S. Scholar program. Dr. Ed Cueva will also share his insights about his Fulbright in Spain.
- 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM: The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award explained
- 11:20 AM - Noon: Q&A with Dr. Cueva and Dr. TenBrink
Fulbright U.S. Scholar Session - April 5, 2024
Speakers: Dr. Natacha Poggio & Dr. Rahul Verma
Event Overview: Awardees will engage in scholarly activities or teaching in over 135 countries. These awards are supported by the U.S. Dept. of State, including insurance and logistical support. Join our session to learn about the process and benefits.
- UHD provides strong support for faculty
- Family members can accompany you
- Expand your professional network
- A Fulbright Liaison will assist you
Learn more: Fulbright U.S. Scholar Awards
Fulbright U.S. Scholar Presentation - Oct. 23, 2023
Speaker: Aferdita Krasniqi, Outreach and Recruitment Specialist at the Institute of International Education
Event Overview: This session provided an overview of the program, award opportunities, and the application and selection process.
If you missed this event, watch the recording below:
UHD Fulbright Liaison: Dr. Candace TenBrink is an Associate Professor of Strategy in UHD's Marilyn Davies College of Business. She was named a Fulbright Scholar in January 2019. As a Fulbrighter, she joined the faculty of management at Poland's Gdansk University for six months to teach innovation, entrepreneurship, and strategy. Dr. TenBrink is the Fulbright Liaison at UHD and is available to guide other faculty through this process and to answer questions about this program.
If you are interested in learning more about this program, please contact Candace TenBrink: tenbrinkc@uhd.edu.