This is an opportunity for creative individuals to gain inspiration from both the Arctic and the Mediterranean, creating and showcasing their art in both Greece and Iceland. The grant is open to all fields of art and design. Applications are welcome from visual artists, writers, poets, dancers, filmmakers, photographers, designers, musicians and other artists. Grantees will be expected to show their work or publish, depending on the field.

This award calls for established artists who have produced a substantial body of work that has achieved local and/or international recognition. Project proposals will be judged on recognized professional standing, portfolios (if applicable) and professional accomplishments. A Ph.D. or MFA are not required for this award. However, candidates with a terminal degree and considerable teaching experience are strongly encouraged to apply, as grantees will need to teach and/or mentor university level students in some capacity during the grant period.

**Locations**

**Location Selection:** Applicant may propose an appropriate host

**Locations Detail**

Affiliation with any university, research organization, or other appropriate partners in Iceland and Greece.

**Award Length and Period**

The grant is for a total of six months. It is offered jointly by Iceland and Greece, with 3 months to be spent in each country. The grant can start either in Greece or Iceland.

Grants should begin no earlier than September 1, 2026 if starting in Greece. If starting in Iceland, the grant can start no earlier than mid-August 2026\. Grants must be completed by end of June 2027\. The grantee may go directly from one country to the other or return to the U.S. for a brief period in between visits to the two countries, as long as the grant is completed within the grant period.

**Special Features**

Grantees will be invited to Fulbright activities in each host country during the grant period.

Local hosts help the scholar to settle in, provide introductions and provide general assistance to ensure a productive and enjoyable Fulbright experience.

**Award Allowances**

* In Iceland: $4,000 per month or $4,500 per month for grantees with a dependent or dependents, payable monthly.
* In Greece: $2,500 per month. The base stipend amount will be increased by 150 U.S. Dollars per accompanying dependent (up to two dependents).
* A one-time settling-in allowance at $1,200 and allowances for extra luggage up to $200 (grantee only), for Greek lessons up to $450 (grantee only) and books and research materials up to $350 (grantee only).

  
**Estimated Travel and Relocation Allowance for Grantee**

* Iceland: Travel allowance is $1,500 for the grantee only, payable with the first grant payment. Baggage allowance is $400, payable at the end of the grant period.
* Greece: A one-time airfare allowance for travel between the USA, Iceland, Greece and return flight to the USA: up to $1,500 for the scholar plus up to $1,000 for one dependent. Travel details must first be approved by Fulbright Greece before flights are finalized. Airfare must be round-trip originating and ending in the USA with a connecting flight between Iceland and Greece or Greece and Iceland (depending on first receiving country). Airfare must be booked in time to span the entire grant period in both countries. Penalty fee coverage for flight rescheduling is not possible.

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