Deadline: 6 January 2017
The U.S. Mission to Uganda is seeking applications for its 2017 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars which is an intensive post-graduate level academic program with integrated study tours.
The ultimate goal is to strengthen curricula and to improve the quality of teaching about the United States in academic institutions abroad.
The program provides foreign university faculty and other scholars the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the United States’ society, culture, and institutions.
Institute Themes
- Contemporary American Literature
- Journalism and Media
- Religious Pluralism in the United States
- U.S. Culture and Society
- U.S. Foreign Policy
- American Politics and Political Thought
Eligibility Criteria
- Prospective candidates should be mid-career (between 30-50 years old), highly-motivated and experienced professionals from institutions focused on higher education or research.
- The ideal candidate is an experienced professional with excellent scholarly and professional credentials with little or no prior experience in the United States.
- Potential candidates should be able to describe how participation in the Institute will enhance course offerings in U.S. studies at the nominee’s home institution.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should email their curriculum vitae plus a one page statement at the address given on the website.
Eligible Country: Uganda
For more information, please visit 2017 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars.