The U.S. Embassy in Tunis has announced the launch of the 2026 Fulbright Specialist Program – Celebrating America 250, inviting Tunisian institutions to apply for the opportunity to host American experts for short-term exchanges in 2026. The initiative is part of the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
Tunisian universities, government bodies, and cultural or non-governmental organizations are eligible to participate by designing projects that focus on themes such as American history, democratic traditions, economic leadership, educational excellence, and global engagement. The program aims to promote understanding of shared values and foster collaboration between Tunisian and American institutions.
"The 2026 Fulbright Specialist Program seeks proposals to host U.S. experts for short-term exchanges on topics that reflect the spirit, core values, and achievements of the United States during its semiquincentennial," according to a statement from the U.S. Embassy in Tunis.
Proposals must be submitted by September 21, 2025 through the World Learning portal at https://worldlearning-community.force.com/FSPHost. Competitive applications should include clear objectives, detailed timelines, specific skill requirements for visiting specialists, and information about cost-sharing arrangements.
Projects can be proposed in areas including American studies and history; political science; U.S. foreign policy; constitutional law; education; economics; business; cultural heritage preservation; and cross-cultural dialogue regarding American values.
Participating Fulbright Specialists may engage in activities such as delivering workshops, consulting on development initiatives, creating curricula or training materials, lecturing at universities, or conducting assessments.
Exchanges will last between two and six weeks (14–42 days) within calendar year 2026. Each proposal should include at least one public event marking America's 250-year history. Institutions may propose multi-visit projects with up to three visits by a single specialist within one year if approved.
Funding for international airfare, health benefits, and daily honoraria will be provided by the U.S. Department of State. Host institutions are responsible for lodging, meals, and local transportation costs.
For further details about eligibility requirements or application procedures for this program commemorating America’s semiquincentennial milestone in Tunisia, more information is available on the embassy's website: https://tn.usembassy.gov
"Interested institutions are invited to design projects that reflect on American history, institutions, economic and entrepreneurial leadership, American excellence in education, and America’s global engagement," stated embassy officials.