Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars
Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSIs) for Scholars are intensive postgraduate level academic programs that provide foreign university faculty and scholars the opportunity to deepen their understanding of U.S. society, culture, and institutions. The program goal is to strengthen curricula and to enhance the quality of teaching about the United States in academic institutions abroad.
SUSIs for Scholars will take place at various colleges, universities, and academic institutions throughout the United States over the course of six weeks. Each Institute includes a five-week academic residency component and a one-week integrated academic field experience in the United States.
SUSIs for Scholars comprises the following themes in U.S. Studies: American Politics and Political Thought; Contemporary American Literature; Journalism and Media; U.S. Culture, Identity, and Society; U.S. Economics and Business; and U.S. Foreign Policy.
Study of the U.S. Institutes for Secondary Educators
The Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSIs) for Secondary Educators are intensive post-graduate level academic programs that provide foreign secondary school educators and administrators the opportunity to deepen their understanding of U.S. society, culture, and institutions. The program goal is to strengthen curricula and to enhance the quality of teaching about the United States in secondary schools and other academic institutions abroad. Please note that the SUSIs for Secondary Educators focus on content and materials about the United States, rather than teaching methods and pedagogy.
The SUSIs will provide experienced secondary school educators with a deeper understanding of U.S. society, education, and culture – past and present. The Institutes focus on providing content and materials for participants to develop high school level curricula about the United States. Two Institutes are tailored for secondary school teachers. The third Institute is tailored to experienced administrators, including teacher trainers, curriculum developers, textbook writers, Ministry of Education officials, and others.
Program Length
5 - 6 weeksEligibility and Application Overview
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Demonstrated English language proficiency
- Have limited prior experience in the United States
- Have firm plans to enhance, update, or develop courses and/or educational materials with a U.S. studies focus
- Not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States
- Eligible to receive a United States J-1 visa
Prospective participants should contact the Public Affairs Section of their local U.S. Embassy or Consulate for up-to-date information about Institutes. U.S. Embassies manage the nomination of candidates, as well as organize participants' visa interviews and international travel to the United States. In some countries, candidates may also be selected by a binational Fulbright Commission.
