The Canada-U.S. Fulbright Program enjoys a close working relationship with the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES) in Washington, D.C. and the Institute of International Education (IIE) in New York. Both the CIES and IIE assist the United States government in the administration of the worldwide Fulbright Program.
The Council for International Exchange of Scholars administers the Fulbright Senior Scholar Program including the New Century Scholars Program, Alumni Initiatives Awards Program, Senior Specialists Program, Fulbright Distinguished Chairs Program and the traditional Fulbright Program geared towards faculty members and professionals. CIES is an invaluable resource for both American and Canadian scholars.
Among its many activities, the Institute of International Eduation administers the Graduate Student and Junior Professional Fulbright Award Category. IIE is the foremost global higher education and professional exchange agency and is a resource for educators and institutions worldwide.