Deadline: 1-Dec-22
The Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars (SUSIs) for university-level scholars invites participants to spend a month at a host university in the United States.
The Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars (SUSIs) are intensive post-graduate level academic programs that provide foreign university faculty and other scholars the opportunity to deepen their understanding of U.S. society, culture, values, and institutions. The program goal is to strengthen curricula and to enhance the quality of teaching about the United States in academic institutions abroad.
The Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars comprise 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 Sustainable Development; and U.S. Foreign Policy.
Connectivity: Participants should have access to a computer and a stable internet connection for virtual pre-departure orientation sessions. If a participant does not have a computer or adequate internet access, the University of Montana (UM) will work with the participant to facilitate access on an as-needed basis.
Eligibility Criteria
- Participants must be Algerian citizens who are resident in Algeria
- American citizens or green card holders are not eligible
- Candidates must be fluent in English
- Candidates should be mid-career, typically between the ages of 30-50, highly-motivated, experienced scholars and professionals generally from institutions of higher education or research focused organizations (not-for-profits, think tanks, etc.)
- Candidates must be willing to embrace all aspects of campus life, which typically includes shared rooms and bathrooms and cafeteria meals
- Candidates are typically holders of at least a graduate degree and must have substantial knowledge of the thematic area of the institute
- Participants must be willing to participate fully in all aspects of the intensive program, and should accept that SUSIs are not research programs
- Ideal candidates will have little or no prior experience in the United States
- Priority will be given to excellent candidates whose home institutions are seeking to introduce aspects of U.S. studies into their curricula or to develop new courses in the subject of the institute.
Program Requirements and Restrictions
- All participants are expected to participate fully in the program.
- Candidates should be made aware that they are applying for an intensive program and there will be little time for personal pursuits unrelated to the program.
- The Institute is not a research program.
- Participants must attend all lectures and organized activities and complete assigned readings.
For more information, visit SUSIs.
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