Argentina
9 Open Study/Research Award
Accepted Degree Levels
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Grant PeriodMarch StartGrant Length9 Months |
Award Type
Award Profile
The purpose of the U.S. Student Study/Research Awards at the Fulbright Commission in Argentina is to strengthen the ties between Argentinean and U.S. higher education and research institutions.
The award provides grantees with the opportunity to undertake research projects in collaboration with different institution types including community-based groups in Argentina. Projects can be designed and carried out in conjunction with any appropriate institution(s) in the country. Grantees from across the spectrum of disciplines, from cultural, political, and social sciences fields, to the natural, biological, physical, and chemical sciences, or other STEM areas, can participate and develop corresponding research projects. Fulbrighters will gain valuable experience by adapting to different research environments as a result of local practices or traditions.
Grant Length
Grant Period
Grant Length: 9 months.
Grantees must arrive in late February or early March 2027.
Orientation
Participation is mandatory.
Late February through mid-March 2027.
Virtual pre-departure activities, including webinars, will be offered by the Commission during the fall of 2026 to provide information about Argentina, cultural adjustment issues, obtaining visas, health insurance, grant payments, etc.
The grant period then starts with an arrival orientation organized by the Fulbright Commission. Attendance at the orientation programs is required for all grantees.
Candidate Profile
Applicants should have research experience and have completed their undergraduate bachelor's degree. Enrollment in a master's or Ph.D. program is preferred, though candidates pursuing independent research will also be considered.
Existing connections to Argentina and/or to research/higher education institutions in Argentina is preferred. Strong intercultural skills, a proactive nature, and flexibility will be highly valued.
What is life like for Fulbrighters in the host country?
Applicants are expected to research their host country. Application materials should indicate a clear commitment to the host country community and a description of how you will engage with it.
Argentina is a large country with a wide array of ecosystems, cities and cultures. No two cities are the same with marked differences between regions. From arid La Quiaca in Jujuy to Ushuaia, the Southernmost city in the world, grantees will encounter contexts and conditions significantly different from those at home.
Argentine culture is unique— with mate (of Guaraní origin) and soccer (fútbol) two examples of cultural staples of Argentine life and identity. Grantees will find that each city and town has its own unique personality, from particular “lunfardo” or slang spoken, to the variety in its food and traditional practices. Argentina contains a richness in culture across its geographical breadth. This partly results from the heritage of settlement from across the globe through which new arrivals melded with and transformed local, regional and national practices and identity.
Argentine people are warm and kind, always eager to offer a helping hand or share a good laugh. Grantees incoming to Argentina are sure to leave the country with an expanded mindset, greater cultural adaptability, and a quality of experience under their belt sure to inform how they understand and act in the world.
Eligibility
12 Months
Degree Level of Applicant
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- Doctoral
Foreign Language Evaluation (FLE) Form
If required, submission of the Foreign Language Evaluation (FLE) form is mandatory, even if you have advanced skills or are a native speaker of the language. Failure to submit the required FLE form may impact your eligibility.
Additional Information: Higher level proficiency may be necessary depending on the requirements of the proposed project. Applicants should discuss plans for language study between the time of application and the commencement of the grant on Application Form: Language Self-Evaluation. A Foreign Language Evaluation by a college level Spanish language instructor is required.
Foreign Language Proficiency Level by Grant Start
If a Foreign Language Evaluation (FLE) form is Required, applicants must have the following proficiency level by the start of the grant period. If a Foreign Language Evaluation (FLE) form is Recommended, applicants are encouraged but not required to have the following level by the start of the grant period.
Fulbright Proposal Types
Yes
Yes
Affiliation
All applicants are required to secure an affiliation with an academic institution, research institute, or other appropriate organization. It is recommended that recent graduates and students working toward a master's degree establish an affiliation with an academic institution for coursework or research support.
For independent research projects, a letter of affiliation is required at the deadline.
Degree seeking candidates are not required to have secured an affiliation or provide a letter of invitation at the time of application. Degree-seeking Finalists must provide a letter of acceptance to the degree program prior to the Fulbright grant start.
Information on Argentine universities is available for public institutions here and for private institutions here.
The Fulbright Commission in Argentina encourages applications for study/research outside of the city of Buenos Aires.
Affiliation Fees/Tuition
Applicants may enroll in a graduate degree program at a university in Argentina and propose a specific project as part of their Argentine graduate program. Formal enrollment candidates must apply directly to Argentine graduate programs simultaneously with the application for a Fulbright grant. Fulbright Argentina is not involved in university admissions. The award is provided for one nine-month academic year period only.
Public universities in Argentina do not charge tuition/fees at the undergraduate level. At the graduate level, candidates will be required to pay tuition/fees. Please contact the Fulbright Commission to request additional information.
Award Benefits
- A stipend broadly based on the cost of living in the host country. These funds may be used by the grantee to support housing, meals, and incidental costs during the grant period.
- International travel benefits
- Accident & sickness health benefits
- 24/7 mental health support line for urgent and non-urgent situations
- 12 months of non-competitive eligibility (NCE) hiring status within the federal government
Stipend Amount
This is an estimated amount and is subject to change. The financial terms of the grant will be confirmed in the grant document issued after selection.
Monthly Stipend: USD $1,500 x 9 = USD $13,500
Round-trip flight tickets covered by the Commission.
Half of the grant payable before arrival; the other half to be paid in mid-July, approximately.
One-Time Allowances
This is an estimated amount and is subject to change. The financial terms of the grant will be confirmed in the grant document issued after selection.
- Research/Materials allowance
- Settling in allowance
One-time research allowance of USD $500.
One-time settling in allowance of USD $250.
Additional Grant Benefits
- Mid-year seminar
Estimated Cost of Living
Consider using cost of living comparison websites to gain a better understanding of the potential costs in your host country.
The cost of living varies across provinces/placement. The Commission will provide additional resources and information prior to arrival and during in-country orientation.
Dependents
Housing Arrangements
Applicants will be responsible for securing their own housing. The Fulbright Commission in Argentina may provide additional resources.