Application Deadline: May 1, 2024
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) offers a suite of Fulbright Teacher Exchange programs funded by Congress for U.S. and international educators. These professional learning programs provide opportunities for elementary and secondary educators in the United States and around the world to develop their teaching practice and bring global skills and perspectives to their schools. Through these exchanges, educators forge lasting connections and prepare their students to be future leaders, equipped to work with others around the world to address global challenges.
The Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (Fulbright TEA) supports practicing international secondary school teachers. The program includes academic seminars that focus on topics such as new teaching methodologies, student-centered learning, instructional technology, and content-based instruction. The program includes a practicum of at least 40 hours, including opportunities to observe and co-teach with a U.S. partner teacher in a U.S. secondary school near the host university, to actively engage participants in the U.S. classroom environment. Participants will also learn about the United States and their host communities through an offering of cultural activities. In addition to the broad general pedagogical topics mentioned above, the program includes specialized cohorts in the themes of gender in education, media literacy education, and climate education.
Eligibility Requirements
- ECA and IREX intend to solicit proposals from institutions across the United States that reflect diversity within higher education in the United States and that are equipped to meet the specific requirements of Fulbright Teacher Exchange programs.
- Proposals are due to IREX by 5:00 PM EDT on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. The proposal narrative must be no longer than 20 pages. Proposals should be addressed to Jonathan Ferguson, Senior Project Director, IREX, and emailed as a single PDF file to FulbrightTEA@irex.org. Late submissions and requests for deadline extension will not be considered.
IREX anticipates announcing awards in July 2024. If awarded a subgrant from IREX, applicant organizations will be subject to the U.S. Department of State Terms and Conditions and the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, 2 CFR 200.
How to submit an Application
- Download the Request for Applications [Fulbright TEA Host University Request For Applications] for the full outline of required application components.
- Submit proposals to FulbrightTEA@irex.org
More Info: Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program
