The Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Awards, Interdisciplinary Network are pre-arranged affiliations to host exceptional scholars who conduct research relevant to any of the five Brazilian partner universities countrywide. These partner universities are interested in hosting Distinguished Scholars and encouraging them to engage with students, faculty, and the broader community. The five choices are: Fulbright Award in Racial Studies at the Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA); Fulbright Award in Law and Political Sciences at the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG); Fulbright Award in Sustainability at the Universidade Federal do Para (UFPA); Fulbright Award in Languages and Identities at the Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC); and Fulbright Award in International Relations. at the Universidade de Brasilia (UnB). This award may be awarded to Mid-Career Academics or Senior Academics with a PhD or other terminal degree. Preference will be given to tenured faculty. Applications are sought in all disciplines as long as the proposed research is relevant to the topics identified by one of the five host universities. A letter of invitation should not be sought. Candidates may contact the partner university to discuss their research projects and plans and explore shared interests. Please reach out to the Fulbright Commission in Brazil for contact information of the partner university. Two letters of recommendation are also required. Please visit the award's website or contact the Council for International Exchange of Scholars for more information.