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:
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Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program at UHD
The 2027–2028 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program competition is open! This prestigious opportunity enables faculty to teach, conduct
research, and engage in professional projects abroad.
With more than 380 awards available in over 120 countries, the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program supports scholars from all academic disciplines
as they teach, conduct research, and pursue professional projects abroad.
New and priority award opportunities this cycle span a wide range of disciplines and regions, including:
- Distinguished chair and visiting scholar awards in Europe and the Nordic countries
- Multi-country Global Scholar awards
- STEM-focused awards in Australia and Asia
- Humanities and social science awards across Latin America and the Caribbean
UHD faculty are encouraged to explore the wide range of awards and begin their applications early. Tenured and tenure-track faculty may be eligible for up to a term off with full benefits to complete a Fulbright award.
For more information, contact Dr. Candace TenBrink, Fulbright Liaison (tenbrinkc@uhd.edu).
U.S. Scholar Program application deadline: September 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT (UTC −4:00)
Past Events
📅 April 23, 2026
Speaker: Dr. Candace TenBrink, Fulbright Liaison
Overview: This session introduced the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program and the wide range of opportunities available to faculty and researchers. Dr. TenBrink provided insights on how to get started, what to expect, and the support available at UHD.
📅 January 29, 2024
Speaker: Dr. Candace TenBrink, Fulbright Liaison
Overview: This session introduced the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program and the wide range of opportunities available to faculty, artists, and researchers. Dr. TenBrink provided insights on how to get started and what to expect.
📅 April 23, 2024
Speakers: Dr. Candace TenBrink & Dr. Ed Cueva
Overview: This interactive session provided an overview of the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award and featured personal insights from Dr. Cueva about his experience in Spain.
- 11:00–11:20 AM: Program overview with Dr. TenBrink
- 11:20 AM–Noon: Q&A with Dr. Cueva and Dr. TenBrink
📅 April 5, 2024
Speakers: Dr. Natacha Poggio & Dr. Rahul Verma
Overview: Learn about Fulbright award logistics, benefits, and support systems available through UHD and the U.S. Department of State.
- UHD offers strong support for faculty applicants
- Family members may accompany awardees
- Opportunities to expand your global academic network
- Assistance available from the Fulbright Liaison
UHD Fulbright Alumni Network
UHD is proud to recognize faculty who have participated in the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. Our Fulbright alumni serve not only as global ambassadors of academic excellence but also as valuable resources for current and prospective applicants.
Several UHD Fulbright Scholars have generously offered to be references and share their experiences with interested faculty. Their insights can provide guidance on crafting competitive applications, selecting host institutions, and navigating the Fulbright process.
A growing list of alumni is being developed and will be featured here soon. In the meantime, faculty are encouraged to contact the Fulbright Liaison for connections to alumni relevant to their discipline or region of interest.
Interested in being listed as a UHD Fulbright alumnus? Reach out to the campus Fulbright Liaison to be included.
| Name | Host Institution | Discipline | Program Country | Academic Years | Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natacha Poggio | Universidad de las Artes | Arts | Ecuador | 2022-2023 | Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program |
| Shahnaz Savani | University of Central Asia--Khorog | Social Work | Tajikistan | 2022-2023 | Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program |
| Edmund Cueva | University of Murcia | Literature | Spain | 2022-2023 | Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program |
| Rahul Verma | Ajman University of Science and Technology, UAE | Accounting/Finance | United Arab Emirates | 2022-2023 | Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program |
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 and, as a Fulbrighter, joined the faculty of management at Poland’s Gdansk University for six months to teach innovation, entrepreneurship, and strategy. In 2024, she was also awarded a Fulbright Specialist Award at Alecu Russo Balti State University in Moldova, where she focused on capacity building for innovation and technological transfer. 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.