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Jana Sehnálková: New Executive Director of the Fulbright Commission

As of August 1, 2025, the J. William Fulbright Commission embarks on the next chapter of its work under the leadership of its new Executive Director, Jana Sehnálková. The new Executive Director was selected through a competitive process and formally appointed by the Commission’s Board

Ukraine Beyond Borders: 2026-2027 U.S. Scholar award

U.S. academics, professionals, and artists can apply to carry out a three- to six-month teaching, research, teaching & research, or professional projects in the Czech Republic.  Projects should emphasize Ukraine but are not limited to Ukrainian studies.  Projects should engage colleagues in Ukraine remotely or

We Said Goodbye to Our Assistants

On Friday, June 13, we said goodbye in Olomouc to our 25 assistants who helped teach English at high schools over the past school year. Throughout the year, they co-taught with 174 Czech teachers and had 7,620 students in their classrooms. In addition to English

We are closed April 18-21

The office is closed April 18-21, we look forward to hearing from you on Tuesday April 22.

Czech Fulbright Commission Program Update

The J.W. Fulbright Commission’s core programs (student and scholar programs) continue to be funded through allocations from both the Czech and U.S. governments. US applicants interested in researching or teaching in the Czech republic in the academic year 2027-2028 are encouraged to apply through IIE.