The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program offers more than 400 different opportunities to teach, research and conduct professional projects in over 135 countries. Opportunities are available for higher education faculty and administrators as well as for professionals outside of academia, artists, journalists, scientists, and independent scholars. In Brazil scholars can conduct independent or collaborative research at public or private universities or research institutes. Awards must be for three to four months or be split in two visits of two months each. Candidates with no or little academic experience in Brazil are encouraged to apply.