Deadline: 17 December 2017
The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy has announced “2018 Study of the United States Institutes (SUSI) for Scholars program” for university faculty and other related scholars. Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars (SUSIs) 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 U.S. society, culture, values, and institutions.
The ultimate goal of the Institutes is to strengthen curricula and to enhance the quality of teaching about the United States in academic institutions abroad. Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars will take place at various colleges, universities, and institutions throughout the United States over the course of six weeks beginning in or after June 2018. Each Institute includes a four week academic residency component and up to two weeks of an integrated study tour.
Institute Themes
- American Politics and Political Thought
- Contemporary American Literature
- Journalism and Media
- U.S. Foreign Policy
- U.S. Culture and Society
- Religious Pluralism in the United States
Eligibility Criteria
- Experienced, mid-career (between the ages of 30-50 years old), highly-motivated and experienced professionals generally from institutions of higher education or research focused organizations (non-profits, think tanks, etc.).
- Graduate degree and substantive knowledge of thematic area of the Institute required. PHD and/or Masters
- Degree (s) is/are an asset.
- Little to no prior experience in the United States
- Candidate’s home institution should be seeking to introduce aspects of U.S. Studies into its curricula, to develop new courses in the subject of the institute, to enhance and update existing courses on the United States, or to offer specialized seminars/workshops for professionals in U.S. studies areas related to the program theme.
- Fluency in English
- Candidates should be willing and able to fully take part in an intensive post-graduate level academic program and study
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website
Application Instructions:
Completed applications must include:
- Updated CV/Resume
- Copy of Egyptian National ID and/or passport
- Proof of fluency in English by providing a valid score for Institutional TOEFL (Local ITP), Internet-based TOEFL (IBT) or overall International English Language Testing System (IELTS). If none are available, a proof of English proficiency is required.
Eligible Country: Egypt
For more information, please visit 2018 Study of the United States Institutes (SUSI).