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Home News 30th Anniversary of the Romanian-U.S. Fulbright Commission

30th Anniversary of the Romanian-U.S. Fulbright Commission

We are pleased to announce that this year marks the 30th anniversary of the Romanian-U.S. Fulbright Commission.

The Fulbright Program has been present in Romania since 1960, bringing durable changes on Romania’s path to progress and democratization, profoundly influencing lives and professional careers, and creating strong bonds between the peoples of Romania and the United States.

The Romanian-U.S. Fulbright Commission was inaugurated in May 1993, following the joint agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Romania, and has played a significant role in the bilateral relations as a framework for enhancing the cooperation between the two countries.

Since 1960, over 3600 Romanians and Americans participated in these exchanges. Accomplished students, scholars, teachers, artists, and professionals of all backgrounds had the opportunity to study, teach, and conduct research, helping to build mutual understanding, making meaningful contributions to communities abroad and at home, and working together to face regional and global challenges.

The Fulbright Program in Romania – Landmarks

1960  – First document signed by the Government of Romania and the Government of the United States of America setting the bases of the Fulbright Program in Romania;

1960 – First U.S. Fulbright grantees in Romania;

1962 – First Romanian grantees in the U.S.;

1993 – Establishment of the Romanian-U.S. Fulbright Commission;

2000 – The two Governments decide to renew their agreement and extend cooperation;

2010 – 50th Anniversary of the Fulbright Program in Romania;

2013 – 20th Anniversary of the Romanian-U.S. Fulbright Commission;

2013 – Signing of the new agreement between the two governments for joint funding of the Fulbright Program;

2016 – Order of the Cultural Merit awarded to the Fulbright Commission by President Klaus Iohannis;

2018 – 25th Anniversary of the Romanian-U.S. Fulbright Commission;

2021 – 75th Anniversary of the global Fulbright Program;

2023 – 30th Anniversary of the Romanian-U.S. Fulbright Commission.

October 22, 2013 - Signing ceremony of the joint funding agreement for the Fulbright Program between the Government of the United States of America, represented by Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Evan M. Ryan (2013-2017), and the Government of Romania, represented by Minister of Education and Research, Prof. Remus Pricopie (2012-2014)
October 22, 2013 - Signing ceremony of the bilateral funding agreement
Agreement between the Government of Romania and the Government of the United States of America for the Establishment of an Office for Romanian-U.S. Educational and Scholarly Exchanges (1992)
Letter from Senator J. William Fulbright on the occasion of the formal inauguration of the Fulbright Commission in May 1993

Upcoming Grant Deadlines

The 2023-2024 Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program

Deadline: 30 Mar 2022

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Fulbright Alumni Institutional Development Grant

Deadline: 30 Mar 2023

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The 2024-2025 Fulbright Student Award

Deadline: 9 May 2023

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Alumni Stories

"I brought back enduring connections with colleagues and friends and a resolve to return to reconnect and continue to explore the hidden corners of Romania and maybe find my own special spot in a secluded 'sat.'"

Mary Claire Heffron
U.S. Fulbright Scholar, 2019-2020

"I did not get to give Columbia a proper farewell last Spring, but I will do it now as a new year begins, and as I continue to unpack lessons from my time here. I arrived at Columbia full of curiosity and academic naiveté. Now I’m leaving with a collection of lessons yet to be fully revealed and distilled."

Oana Mihalache
Fulbright Student Researcher, 2019-2020

"I just wanted to say how deeply and profoundly my exchange to Romania has affected my career. Truly, Romania is my home away from home. I have so many friends and colleagues there and have now visited well over a dozen times. I remain a champion for the program and laud the beauty of Romanian culture at every opportunity."

David Weindorf
U.S. Fulbright Scholar, 2010-2011

"If I were to sum up my Fulbright experience in just one word it would be ‘whirlwind.’ It will probably be years before I truly grasp the impact this journey has had on me and in my life."

Oana Chirilă
Fulbright Student Researcher, 2019-2020

"My time as a Fulbrighter was about so much more than the research I was honored to work on. It was about building lasting relationships, learning about Romanian culture, and sharing my experiences with friends."

Elizabeth Wiita
U.S. Fulbright Student Researcher, 2019-2020

"The Fulbright Scholar Award gave me the unique opportunity to conduct research at the reputed Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism at the University of Southern California, and meet top scholars in communication and public diplomacy."

Alina Dolea
Fulbright Senior Award, 2015-2016

"The idea of experiencing one of the best education systems in the world (if not the best) could be quite overwhelming. But soon I realized that this is going to be a unique opportunity to learn as much as possible, to work like never before in my academic life. And I did just that."

Ciprian Crețu
Fulbright Student Researcher, 2019-2020

"My Fulbright visit at Rutgers has offered amazing opportunities not only to present my work in the area of Human-Animal Interactions to some of the faculties of Rutgers University and SSW students, but also to establish valuable connections for future collaborations."

Alina Rusu
Fulbright Visiting Scholar, 2017-2018

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U.S. Alumni Fair 2023

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