Seminar for US Administrators in International Education

Program dates in Germany: November 9 to 22, 2025.

Program description

This two-week group seminar, which is conducted in English, is designed to familiarize US higher education administrators from American universities, colleges or community colleges with Germany's higher education system, society and culture. Participants will engage in discussions on recent challenges in German and US higher education, further their professional development and establish new partnerships.

The first part of the program takes place in Berlin and provides participants with a comprehensive overview of Germany and its higher education system through presentations, discussions with experts, and campus visits. During the second part of the program the participants will visit higher education institutions such as research universities and universities of applied sciences in other regions of Germany to get a closer view of Germany’s federal education system and its connection with the European higher education area. The program is operated by and fully funded through Fulbright Germany.

Who can apply?

Full-time administrators who at the time of their application and intended program participation are affiliated with a US-based campus of a US university, college or community college. Applicants are given preference who have not had the opportunity for longer professional visits in Germany in the last ten years. Administrators should be significantly involved in at least one of the following areas: Student or faculty exchanges, foreign student admissions/advising, study-abroad programs, international educational exchange services, strategic institutional internationalization and program development, career services, alumni affairs, and fundraising.

Our scholarship programs are aimed at highly motivated and academically outstanding participants who are committed to fostering academic and cultural exchange between Germany and the US. We invite applications from individuals across all of society who have demonstrated exceptional academic and professional performance.

At Fulbright Germany, promoting equal opportunity and educational equity is a core principle. However, we recognize that certain groups — such as first-generation college students and those financing their studies independently — still do not take advantage of opportunities like Fulbright. We therefore strongly encourage all candidates who meet our academic and professional criteria to apply for a Fulbright grant, especially those who have not yet had the opportunity to spend an extended period of time in Germany.

Requirements

US citizenship and a valid US passport; applicants with dual German-American citizenship are not eligible to apply
Full-time employment at a US university, college or community college in the USA
At least three years of administrative experience and supervisory responsibility preferred as well as employment at current institution for at least one year
Candidates must be affiliated with a US based campus of a US Institution of Higher Education at the time of application and during program participation.

Grant benefits

Round-trip transportation between the US and Germany
Program costs in Germany, including hotel accommodation (single rooms with breakfast), local transportation, excursions, and several meals
Health insurance during the seminar
Upon program completion, participants may join the Fulbright alumnae:i network.

Grantees should budget approximately 400 Euro for expenses which are not covered by the Fulbright grant. They may extend their stay in Germany at their own expense.

Application procedure & deadlines

The application deadline for the 2025 seminar ended on February 3, 2025. All applications will be reviewed by special selection committees, with the final assessment made by a selection panel in Germany. Grant nominations are made after the completion of the award competition and depending on funds available.

Information and application instructions for the 2026 seminar are available from the Institute of International Education (IIE) Fulbright Scholar Program website.

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