The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES) are offering 49 grants in the 2014-15 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program competition for U.S. academics, professionals and researchers to teach and/or conduct research in Brazil. A PDF about the competition is available here: Fulbright Brazil – Science Awards.

U.S. scholars will be affiliated with top Brazilian universities and research centers in their areas of specialization. Proficiency in Portuguese or Spanish is not required.

Other opportunities for U.S. academics and professionals include grants in social sciences and humanities, as well as Distinguished Chair awards in American studies, environmental sciences and engineering, oil and gas sciences and engineering, and visual arts.

This past spring, CIES hosted a webinar on Fulbright opportunities for U.S. scholars to Brazil. Listen to the podcast. Learn more about these opportunities and find out how to apply to the 2014-15 Fulbright U.S. Scholar competition online or email Alisha Scott.

The application deadline is Aug. 1, 2013.