Maritime Research, Education & Development is a Fulbright U.S. Scholar award run by Fulbright Denmark. It aims to strengthen research and education in Denmark’s maritime sector (“Det Blå Danmark”) and draw global knowledge and talent to it.
About one scholar combines teaching and research at a maritime host in Denmark, Greenland or the Faroe Islands, such as Maritime DTU, CBS Maritime or Blue SDU; applicants may propose another suitable host.
Benefits & funding
- DKK 350,000 (about US$54,000) in monthly payments; no further reimbursements
- Travel and relocation are paid by the grantee; the residence-permit fee is deducted from the grant
- DKK 20,000 (about US$3,000) for families with children who stay the whole period
- 4–5.5 or 8–10 months, starting August–September 2027
Eligibility
- U.S. citizens by the deadline; permanent residence is not enough
- Not open to Danish dual citizens, Danish permanent residents, or anyone living in Denmark at or after applying
- Ineligible if you lived abroad 5 or more of the 6 years before the deadline
- Early-, mid- and senior-career academics; a PhD is not required; English suffices
- Maritime-sector knowledge and experience get priority
Can you apply?
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“Applicants who have resided abroad for five or more years in the six-year period preceding the application deadline are ineligible.” Eligibility
Eligible nationalities
USA
Residence required
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Application process
- 1Secure an invitation letter from a host (required; upload by 25 Sep 2026).
- 2Submit one Fulbright U.S. Scholar application with two recommendations by 15 Sep 2026.
- 3You may be asked to a short online interview.
Program timeline
15 Sep 2026
2027–28 deadline (closed)
Invitation letter deadline
25 Sep 2026
Award starts
Aug–Sep 2027