Fulbright Hildeman Fellowship
PROMOTING SCANDINAVIAN STUDIES IN THE U.S.
In 1986, the Swedish Fulbright Commission established the Hildeman Fellowship in commemoration of Mr. Nils-Gustav Hildeman, a prominent Swedish diplomat and former Fulbright Board member, to promote the study of Scandinavian language and area studies in the United States. The primary objectives of the Hildeman Fellowship are to encourage students and faculty in Scandinavian studies, to strengthen contacts between Swedish and American academics, and to increase interest in Sweden and Swedish area studies among American students and scholars in a variety of fields.
Each year, a different U.S. university is selected to host the Fulbright Fellow. For the 2026-27 academic year, North Park University will host the Hildeman Fellow during spring semester, January-May 2027. Fields of specialization and further details regarding the fellowship at North Park University are forthcoming.
Fellowship benefits
⚬ Fulbright branding
⚬ SEK 150 000
⚬ Round-trip travel allowance (SEK 15 000)
⚬ Accident and sickness insurance for fellow
⚬ Coverage of all SEVIS and J-1 visa fees
⚬ Benefits listed in the university announcement
Annual Timeline
September 2025: Application open
January 9, 2026: application deadline
April 2026: notification of applicant status
Academic semester in the U.S.: January 2027
Requirements
Swedish citizenship (dual U.S. and Swedish citizens may NOT apply)
Proficiency in English
Doctoral degree or equivalent (by time of departure to the U.S.)
Demonstrated university teaching experience
The Fulbright Hildeman Fellowship
As one of the largest and most prestigious international exchange programs in the world today, the Fulbright Program’s main objective is to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other nations through the sharing of ideas, knowledge, skills, and individual experiences. Over the past sixty years, the Fulbright Program has provided over 360,000 participants from 160 countries around the world the opportunity to share ideas, promote joint understanding of cultures, and learn about political and economic institutions. Sweden and the U.S. have been participating in the successful exchange of scholars and students since 1952.
Scholars are chosen based on their academic merit and leadership potential. The Fulbright Program expects their grantees to demonstrate outstanding academic performance and actively contribute to the promotion of mutual understanding as unofficial “ambassadors" of their country. The Swedish Fulbright Commission issues grants to outstanding Swedish and American students and scholars who embody the mission of the Fulbright program.
Fellowship length in the U.S. is one academic semester. Preference is given to candidates who have not studied for an extended period of time at a university in the United States. Please click on the announcement for this year's U.S. host university and areas of specialization.
Eligibility Requirements for Swedish Applicants
⚬ Swedish citizenship
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Fluency in English
⚬ Graduate degree or equivalent completed prior to departure for the U.S.
In the following cases, you are NOT eligible to apply for a Fulbright scholar grant:
⚬ No doctorate degree or equivalent prior to departure to the U.S.
⚬ Dual citizenship with the U.S., a resident of the U.S., or possess a
"green card"
⚬ Academic activity has already begun in the United States
Fulbright scholars will be issued a U.S. J-1 visa. This visa is arranged by the Fulbright office in Stockholm, in cooperation with IIE in the United States.
IMPORTANT: Please read the online instructions prior to filling out the application. Complete application instructions are available once you have registered and logged in at the website. Please select the "Hildeman Fellowship" as the program name.
Applications and ALL supplemental documents must be received at the Fulbright Commission by the deadline date, January 9, 2026. Applications and supplemental documents received after the deadline will NOT be accepted. Preliminary notification of awards will be made by in April 2026.
For questions regarding this program, please contact the Commission at fulbright@fulbright.se / 08 534 818 85.