CALL FOR APPLICATION FOR SUMMER 2010 STUDY OF THE U.S. INSTITUTUES FOR SCHOLARS

Deadline: February 12, 2010.

The Branch for the Study of the United States is pleased to invite applications for the Summer 2010 Study of the United States Institutes (SUSI). A total of six institutes will be offered for university-level faculty. Study of the United States Institutes are intensive post-graduate level academic programs with integrated study tours whose purpose is to provide foreign university faculty and other scholars the opportunity to deepen their understanding of American society, culture, and institutions.  The ultimate goal is to strengthen curricula and to improve the quality of teaching about the United States in academic institutions abroad. The institutes will take place at various colleges and universities throughout the United States over the course of six weeks beginning in June 2010. All participant costs will be fully covered, including travel costs and health insurance. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the following website to obtain general information about the FY09 Institutes: http://exchanges.state.gov/academicexchanges/scholars.html

The ideal candidate will be a mid-career professional, typically between the ages of 30-50, from an institution of higher education. While the educational level of participants will likely vary, most should have graduate degrees and have substantial knowledge of the thematic area of the Institute. For further information, consultation concerning nomination, or assistance with the application, contact the Corner.

STATES INSTITUTES FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL EDUCATORS

Deadline: February 12, 2010.

The Branch for the Study of the United States is pleased to invite applications for the Summer 2010 Study of the United States Institutes (SUSI) for Secondary School Educators to take place over the course of six weeks beginning in mid June 2010. The Study of the U.S. Institutes for Secondary School Educators will provide two multinational groups of 30 secondary educators each (classroom teachers, teacher trainers, curriculum developers, textbook writers, ministry of education officials, etc.) with a deeper understanding of U.S. society, education, and culture, past and present. The programs will be organized around a central theme or themes in U.S. civilization and will have a strong contemporary component. The programs also serve to illuminate contemporary political, social, and economic debates in American society. The ultimate goal is to strengthen curricula and to improve the quality of teaching about the United States in secondary schools and other academic institutions abroad. All participant costs will be fully covered, including travel costs and health insurance. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the following website to obtain general information about the FY09 Institutes: http://exchanges.state.gov/academicexchanges/scholars.html