Fulbright summer institutes of American studies (SUSI) for Czech teachers and administrators

Why it fits you

Who can apply

Three different things not to mix up: the country where you study, your nationality and the country where you live when you apply.

Country of study

United States

Degree already held

Bachelor’s

Target level

Researcher

Fields of study

All fields

Other conditions

• Suitable candidates are university teachers, heads of departments, curriculum specialists, professionals in the field and authors of university (or secondary school) textbooks who work in American studies, are sufficiently motivated and knowledgeable, and aim to incorporate new knowledge about U.S. culture, society, development and institutions into their further teaching and professional work.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Vhodnými uchazeči jsou vysokoškolští pedagogové, vedoucí kateder, specialisté připravující studijní osnovy, profesionálové v oboru, autoři vysokoškolských (resp. středoškolských) učebnic, kteří se zabývají amerikanistikou, jsou dostatečně motivovaní a erudovaní a jejichž cílem je zabudovat nové poznatky o kultuře, společnosti, vývoji a institucích USA do své další pedagogické i odborné práce.
• Priority will be given to applicants who set out a clear idea of how they will use the knowledge gained and who have not had the opportunity to stay or study in the USA for a long period.PreferredOrganisation’s wording: Přednost budou mít uchazeči, kteří uvedou jasnou představu o tom, jak získané poznatky uplatní a neměli možnost v USA dlouhodobě pobývat či studovat.
• U.S. citizens and permanent residents (green card holders) are not eligible to take part in this programme.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: U.S. citizens and permanent residents (green card holders) are NOT eligible to participate in this program.
• The institutes are an intensive academic programme; participants must take part in all lectures, activities and scheduled events.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: However, nominees MUST understand that this is an intensive academic program and they are expected to participate in all lectures, activities, and scheduled events.

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

Paid

Housing, plane ticket and insurance

Application steps

In the order set by the programme. Open a step to see the details.

1. 1
   Step 1: Prepare your application (including CV and signed consent to the processing of personal data) and send it by e-mail to the programme coordinator.

   With whom

   You, to the Fulbright Commission Czech Republic

   Documents to provide

   • Application form
   • CV
   • Signed consent to the processing of personal data (GDPR and AI)

2. 2
   Step 2: The Fulbright Commission nominates one participant for each institute; the U.S. side makes the final selection.

   With whom

   Fulbright Commission Czech Republic and the U.S. side

Where to apply