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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.”

Senator J. William Fulbright

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.

  • Honorary Co-Chairs
  • U.S. Members
  • Romanian Members
Kathleen Kavalec

U.S. Ambassador to Romania

Bogdan Aurescu

Minister of Foreign Affairs

Timothy Gerhardson

Public Affairs Counselor, U.S. Embassy
Ex officio member

William J. O'Connor

Cultural Affairs Officer, 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

Daniel F. Vișoiu

Registered Foreign Lawyer, Bucharest (Romania) Bar, Member of Florida (USA) Bar
March 2022 - December 2023 (first term)

Janina-Mirela Sitaru

Secretary of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ex officio member

Remus Pricopie

President of the Board; Rector, National University of Political Studies and Public Administration
July 2021 - July 2023

Marian Preda

Rector, University of Bucharest
May 2021 - December 2024

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

Annual Report
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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 Latinx        Fulbright Noir       Fulbridge        Fulbright Access

 

Fulbright Prism        Fulbright Salam        Fulbright Lotus      Fulbright HBCU

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.

Fulbright Forward

Check out the most recent episodes here: https://fulbrightforward.buzzsprout.com/

Fulbright offers unparalleled
international educational and
cultural exchange experiences.

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