Visiting Lecturer Programs & Teaching Fellowships Abroad

The flagship U.S. academic exchange: teaching, research, or combined awards at universities in 135+ countries, typically for one semester to a full academic year.

Eligibility: U.S. citizens with a PhD or equivalent professional/terminal degree for most awards; some awards accept a master’s plus experience. Adjuncts and professionals are eligible for many awards.

Funding: Stipend, travel, and living allowances vary by country.

Deadlines: Annually; application closes ~mid-September

Brings non-U.S. scholars to teach at U.S. colleges for a semester or academic year, with priority for minority-serving institutions and community colleges; scholars teach up to two courses per semester plus guest lectures.

Eligibility: Non-U.S. scholars with teaching experience and strong English; U.S. host institutions apply and either name a scholar or ask embassies and Fulbright commissions to recruit candidates.

Funding: Airfare, monthly stipend, dependent and settling-in allowances paid by the program.

Deadlines: Annually; host institutions apply ~early June

Sends non-U.S. academics to U.S. universities for advanced research and university lecturing; how much a grant emphasizes teaching depends on the country competition.

Eligibility: Non-U.S. scholars and professionals who apply through the Fulbright commission or U.S. embassy in their home country; terms vary by country.

Funding: Grant packages set per country by each commission or embassy.

Deadlines: Annual national competitions; deadlines set per country

Flex track of the U.S. Scholar competition funding research or combined teaching/research across two to three countries in at least two world regions, within one academic year or across two.

Eligibility: U.S. citizens in all disciplines, including early-career, independent, and emeritus scholars; applied through the standard U.S. Scholar competition.

Funding: Monthly stipend (minimum ~$3,500) varying by country; no dependent benefits.

Deadlines: Annually; closes ~mid-September with the U.S. Scholar competition

Funds foreign university teachers, researchers, and artists for teaching and/or research stays of one to ten months at Slovak universities and research institutions.

Eligibility: University teachers, researchers, and artists employed at institutions outside Slovakia, with an invitation letter from the Slovak host; monthly rates tier by degree and experience.

Funding: €1,025–1,470 per month by experience tier; travel not covered for incoming fellows.

Deadlines: Twice yearly; closes ~end of April and ~end of October

Places academics from Swedish universities at partner institutions in the USA, Asia, and Africa for a full autumn semester focused on teaching — giving or co-teaching courses rather than research.

Eligibility: PhD holders employed and well established at a Swedish higher-ed institution; nominated by their vice-chancellor — individuals cannot apply directly.

Funding: Fellowship amounts set by STINT, including grants for accompanying family.

Deadlines: Annually; nominations close ~mid-September

Bilateral-agreement grants bring academics from partner-country universities to Estonian higher-ed institutions for stays combining teaching, research, and collaboration with colleagues.

Eligibility: Holders of an academic position (professor to lecturer or research fellow) at a higher-ed institution in a country with a bilateral agreement with Estonia; PhD students excluded.

Funding: €45/day for short stays; €660/month for long stays.

Deadlines: Annually; applications ~April

Places threatened and displaced scholars in temporary academic positions at partner universities worldwide, where fellows teach, research, and publish in safety — 534 host institutions in 61 countries to date.

Eligibility: Threatened or displaced professors, researchers, and public intellectuals from any country or discipline; preference for PhD holders with significant teaching and/or research experience. Scholars apply directly.

Funding: US$30,000 for the fellowship year; hosts partner with IIE-SRF on placement.

Deadlines: Rolling; fellowships awarded quarterly

Three-year teaching fellowships place early-career Israeli scholars at U.S. universities, where fellows teach at least four courses a year (mostly Israel-focused) plus campus speaking events.

Eligibility: Israeli scholars with a conferred doctorate and demonstrated Israel expertise (dissertation or peer-reviewed publications); individuals apply directly and secure the host-university invitation themselves.

Funding: Grant benchmarked to host-department postdoc salaries (~US$45,000–70,000/year at public universities).

Deadlines: Annually; closes ~late August for the following academic year

The most prestigious tier of Fulbright Scholar appointments: named distinguished chairs and awards worldwide for scholars with significant publication and teaching records, typically centered on lecturing.

Eligibility: U.S. citizens with a terminal degree, a significant publication record, and university teaching experience at the level and in the field of the proposed lecturing; applied through the annual U.S. Scholar competition.

Deadlines: Annually; closes ~mid-September with the U.S. Scholar competition

Funds academics based at German universities to teach at recognized universities abroad for roughly one to six months, filling curricular gaps and building departmental ties. The same scheme runs a long-term track placing lecturers at advertised posts abroad for two to five years.

Eligibility: Academics employed at German universities (EU citizenship or German permanent residence required) who arrange an invitation from the host university abroad.

Funding: DAAD pays travel and daily allowances; hosts typically add an honorarium and workspace.

Deadlines: Several selection rounds per year; apply ~10 weeks ahead

Open international call for semester-long visiting positions in Paris across several tracks (Global Visiting Faculty, Paris Visiting Fellowship, AI & Society, Alfred Grosser Chair); visitors teach one full course per semester plus at least one research lecture.

Eligibility: Established professors from all disciplines and continents for the Global track; some tracks are scoped (e.g., candidates at American universities, or social-science professors at German universities).

Funding: Financial terms vary by track and are set in each sub-call.

Deadlines: Annually; closes ~mid-November for the following academic year

Brings international academics from all countries and disciplines to teach at German universities, strengthening the international dimension of degree programs; DAAD pays most of the lecturer’s salary.

Eligibility: Academics from any country and discipline; German universities apply to DAAD and name the guest lecturer — individuals cannot apply directly, so a German host relationship is essential.

Funding: DAAD funds 70–90% of the employer-gross salary plus mobility lump sums; the university pays the rest.

Deadlines: Twice yearly; closes ~mid-July and ~mid-January

Funds UK universities to host eminent overseas professors for three to twelve months; visitors deliver a short course of public “Leverhulme Lectures” and spread skills to staff and students — collaborative research alone is not sufficient.

Eligibility: Eminent senior professors from overseas in any field outside clinical medicine; the UK host academic applies — the visiting academic cannot apply directly.

Funding: Grants of £10,000–150,000 to the host cover maintenance, replacement salary, accommodation, and travel.

Deadlines: Annually; closes ~September–October

Endowment-funded fellowships bring roughly 70–90 international academics a year to Christchurch, New Zealand, expressly to lecture to University of Canterbury students for one to three months.

Eligibility: Distinguished international senior academics in Erskine-eligible departments (mainly engineering, science, and commerce); nominated by a University of Canterbury head of school — prospective visitors approach the relevant department with a CV.

Funding: Grant-in-aid covering up to two economy return airfares and a daily living allowance.

Deadlines: Continuous; nomination-driven under annual faculty quotas

Taiwan’s flagship recruitment scheme appoints international scholars to full-time teaching posts at Taiwanese universities, with substantial salary top-ups and academic-exchange funds; a long-term relocation program rather than a short teaching stint.

Eligibility: Any nationality. Yushan Fellows need 10+ years at leading international institutions or major recognition; Young Fellows are within 10 years of their highest degree or under 45. Taiwanese universities recruit and apply on the candidate’s behalf.

Funding: Full-time university post plus NT$1.5–5M/year in top-ups and NT$1.5M/year exchange funds.

Deadlines: Annually; university appointments completed by ~August for the following academic year

Bequest-funded fellowships bring international experts to Dunedin, New Zealand during teaching semesters to assist departments through seminars, lectures, and public lectures.

Eligibility: International experts of academic distinction, any nationality; awarded by invitation — Otago heads of department nominate and a university selection committee decides. No direct application.

Funding: Expense allowance; the university indicates roughly NZ$25,000 as the practical ceiling.

Deadlines: Annually; head-of-department nominations close ~March–June

Funds professors from Israeli universities — typically on sabbatical — to teach in-person undergraduate courses about Israel at U.S. universities, up to four courses a year.

Eligibility: Faculty with full-time long-term positions (or emeritus) at Israeli colleges and universities, a completed doctorate, and strong English; individuals apply directly, though placement is not guaranteed.

Funding: US$4,000–21,000 per 3-credit course, varying by course length and host-school type.

Deadlines: Annually; closes ~early November for the following academic year

Sends eminent scientists on repeat two-to-four-week visits to institutions in developing countries — especially least-developed countries — to teach courses, deliver lectures and seminars, supervise students, and build long-term links.

Eligibility: Host institutions in developing countries apply to invite the visitor. The Research Professors strand is limited to TWAS Fellows and Young Affiliates; the Visiting Expert Programme accepts internationally renowned experts in fields other than mathematics and physics.

Funding: TWAS covers travel; the host centre covers living expenses.

Deadlines: Calls open periodically; recent calls closed — check the site

A ~HK$2 billion scheme funding Hong Kong’s eight UGC-funded universities to recruit internationally renowned STEM and I&T scholars — and their teams — into professorships spanning teaching and research.

Eligibility: Scholars at full or associate professor level with 3+ of the past 10 years at universities outside Hong Kong, a doctorate, and a distinguished international record; recruited through the universities rather than by direct application.

Funding: Funding lets universities offer competitive packages; terms set per appointment.

Deadlines: Rolling; recruitment runs through the eight UGC-funded universities

Brings highly regarded educators from universities in Australia and internationally to UNSW Sydney for on-campus fellowships of at least two weeks, delivering guest lectures, seminars, workshops, and collaborative sessions.

Eligibility: Recognized university educators worldwide; UNSW academic staff apply to host a fellow, so an invitation from a UNSW host is the route in.

Funding: Up to A$10,000 per fellowship toward the visit.

Deadlines: Annually; host applications close ~May

Short teaching stints at partner universities across Europe (and partner countries worldwide) for staff employed at Erasmus+ participating institutions.

Eligibility: Teaching staff employed by a higher-ed institution holding an Erasmus Charter; arranged through your home university’s international office.

Funding: Travel and subsistence grant paid via the home institution.

Deadlines: Continuous; governed by home-institution calls each academic year

Grant-funded short teaching stays at universities across Central and Southeastern Europe, either inside one of ~100 funded CEEPUS networks or via the freemover route with a host acceptance letter. Teachers must deliver at least 6 teaching or supervision hours per week of stay.

Eligibility: Faculty employed at universities in CEEPUS member states (Central/Southeast Europe); non-citizens qualify with proof of full-time employment at a participating university.

Funding: Host country pays a monthly-rate grant; home country may add travel support.

Deadlines: Twice yearly for networks; closes ~June and ~November

Funds teaching stays at partner universities across the Nordic and Baltic countries through institutional networks, with published per-day, per-week, and per-month teacher grant rates.

Eligibility: Teaching staff at higher-ed institutions in the Nordic and Baltic countries; institutions and networks apply, and teachers participate through their home institution.

Funding: Subsistence ~€100/day up to ~€1,350/month plus fixed travel amounts, paid via the coordinating institution.

Deadlines: Annually; main round closes ~early February

Switzerland’s Erasmus-analog scheme funds teaching assignments of up to 60 days at partner universities worldwide for staff of Swiss higher-ed institutions, with at least 8 lessons taught per week.

Eligibility: Staff with a teaching assignment at a Swiss higher-ed institution, from doctoral students to professors; stays are arranged through the home institution’s international office.

Funding: Travel up to CHF 500–1,300 plus daily allowances (CHF 170/day, reduced from day 14).

Deadlines: Annually; institutional funding rounds open ~March, individual timing set by home institution

Short-term (2–6 week) placements pairing U.S. academics and professionals with host institutions abroad for intensive teaching, curriculum development, and workshops.

Eligibility: U.S. citizens with significant professional or academic experience; join the Specialist Roster first, then match with host-institution projects.

Funding: Daily honorarium plus travel and lodging covered.

Deadlines: Rolling roster applications; host projects year-round

Course proposals from international scholars to direct one- to two-week intensive summer courses in Budapest are invited periodically, taught by collaborative teams for graduate students, postdocs, junior faculty, and professionals; check the CEU Summer University site for whether a call is currently open.

Eligibility: Academics worldwide may submit a course concept proposal as prospective course director; teams typically pair international scholars with CEU faculty.

Funding: Course budgets include faculty honoraria and travel/accommodation lines; amounts set per course.

Deadlines: Varies by year; check the CEU Summer University site for the current call and deadlines

Brings distinguished international faculty to Indian institutions to deliver credit-bearing intensive courses of one to two weeks; over 2,100 courses approved to date, all recorded and archived.

Eligibility: Distinguished international faculty join a national pool via coordinating institutes, academies, and missions abroad; Indian host institutions propose the courses through the national GIAN portal.

Funding: US$8,000–12,000 honorarium including travel, by contact hours; hosts arrange local hospitality.

Deadlines: Continuous; Indian host institutions submit course proposals via the national portal

Open call for academics worldwide to teach three-week intensive courses (about 30 contact hours) in the AIMS structured master’s program at centres across Africa, in a residential 24-hour learning environment.

Eligibility: Academics worldwide submit course proposals through the AIMS application portal; courses run year-round across the five centres.

Funding: Compensation terms are not published; lecturing is historically volunteer-based — confirm terms with AIMS.

Deadlines: Annually; proposals by ~end February for the following academic year

The ECPR’s year-round methods-training program — winter and summer schools run with partner universities — recruits external methodologists to propose and teach one- to two-week intensive courses.

Eligibility: Social-science methodologists propose courses to the Methods School team via its instructor form; courses run at hosted winter and summer schools.

Funding: Instructor terms are set per school and course and are not published; enquire with ECPR.

Deadlines: Continuous; proposals invited ahead of each school cycle