Spurring Collaborative Research: An Institutional Perspective

In an increasingly globalized world, governments, the private sector, civil society and the scientific community face unparalleled opportunities and challenges that require innovative and collaborative research. The Fulbright program has long pioneered exchange programs that promote cooperation among these sectors to increase mutual understanding and address critical global issues. Building upon this tradition, Fulbright NEXUS offers a platform for scholarly collaboration where the generation of new knowledge transcends boundaries (national, scientific disciplines, sectors, and institutions) while also addressing pressing public policy issues. This presentation will discuss recent innovations to the Fulbright program and its critical role at the intersection of scientific collaboration, U.S. foreign policy and public diplomacy efforts to expand broad-based economic opportunity to all communities across the Americas