The Fulbright Program
Connecting People. Connecting Nations.
The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s flagship international educational and cultural exchange program, creating connections in a complex and changing world.
Led by the U.S. government in partnership with 160 countries worldwide, Fulbright offers programs for passionate and accomplished students, scholars, teachers, artists, and professionals of all backgrounds to study, teach, and conduct research, helping to build mutual understanding and find solutions to critical international concerns. Fulbrighters enrich their educations, advance their careers, and make meaningful contributions to communities abroad and at home. As Fulbrighters, they join a network of thousands of alumni serving as leaders across the globe.
One connection at a time, Fulbright brings people together and moves nations towards a more peaceful world.
“The Fulbright Program aims to bring a little more knowledge, a little more reason, and a little more compassion into world affairs.”
In Romania, the Fulbright Program has been present since 1960, bringing durable changes on Romania’s path to progress and democratization, and profoundly influencing lives and professional careers, communities at large. Since 1960, over 3600 Romanians and Americans participated in these exchanges, benefiting from funding for graduate studies, research, teaching and cultural exchanges in general.
The Romanian-U.S. Fulbright Commission was inaugurated in May 1993 with the support of the American and Romanian Governments, following the bilateral agreement between the U.S. Department of State and the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The activities of the Commission are carried out in virtue of Law No. 50/2014 and supervised by its Board of Directors. Our main objective is to “increase mutual understanding between the peoples of the United States of America and Romania through planning, administration and execution of a program of educational exchange.
Board of Directors
The Romanian-U.S. Fulbright Commission’s Board of Directors is a bi-national body with planning
and coordinating responsibilities. The Board has 10 members appointed by the U.S. and Romanian
Governments.
Kathleen Kavalec
U.S. Ambassador to Romania
Luminița Odobescu
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Daniel F. Vișoiu
President of the Board; Registered Foreign Lawyer, Bucharest (Romania) Bar, Member of Florida (USA) Bar
July 2023 - July 2025
Peter H. Brown
Public Affairs Counselor, U.S. Embassy
Ex officio member
Monica Cure
Author and Fulbright Alumna
February 2020 - December 2023
Radu Florescu
CEO, Cheil Centrade South East Europe
February 2020 - December 2023
Janina-Mirela Sitaru
Secretary of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ex officio member
Ligia Deca
Minister of Education
March 2023 - December 2024 (first term)
Madlen Șerban
Secretary General at National Commission of Romania for UNESCO
March 2023 - December 2024 (first term)
Marian Preda
Rector, University of Bucharest
May 2021 - December 2024
Alina Bârgăoanu
Dean, College of Communication and Public Relations, National University of Political Studies and Public Administration
July 2023 - December 2024 (first term)
Fulbright Team
Prof. Mircea Dumitru
Executive Director
Mihai Moroiu
American Program Director
Corina Dănăilă-Guidea
Romanian Program Director
Laura Pari
Financial Manager
Loredana Bucuroaia
Program Assistant
Mihaela Doagă
Educational Adviser
Ruxandra Rădulescu
Educational Adviser
Maria Ciobanu
Building Custodian
Diversity Statement
The Romanian-U.S. Fulbright Commission is committed to promoting equality and providing an environment where all members of its community are treated with respect and dignity. The Commission does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, gender and gender expression, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic status, political affiliation or belief, in any of its programs, activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, award candidates, grantees, alumni, volunteers, and partners.
Fulbright International Diversity Groups
Fulbright Forward: A Diversity Podcast
Fulbright Forward is a podcast that explores the concepts of diversity access, equity, inclusion and justice in the Fulbright Program and the work of Fulbright participants and program partners in communities around the world.
This podcast features alums of the Fulbright Program who talk about their work and research, about regional and local ramifications of global diversity-related issues, and the impact their Fulbright experience has had on their personal and professional growth. Episodes will also feature advocates and professionals from diverse communities working towards greater inclusion in higher education/educational exchange.
Please note: The views expressed in this interview series are entirely those of participants, and do not represent the views of the Fulbright Program, the U.S. Department of State, or any of its partner organizations.
Check out the most recent episodes here: https://fulbrightforward.buzzsprout.com/