Study of the United States Institutes 2010 – Applications Accepted until January 25, 2010!

23 December 2009

Scholars from around the world share ideas after attending the seminar Religious Pluralism in the United States

The U.S. Embassy in Warsaw is pleased to invite candidate nominations for the Summer 2010 Study of the United States Institutes (SUSI) for University Faculty and Secondary School Educators. University-Level and Faculty members participate in intensive post-graduate level academic programs with integrated study tours.  The programs provide foreign university faculty and other scholars the opportunity to deepen their understanding of American society, culture and institutions.  The ultimate goal is to strengthen curricula and to improve the quality of teaching about the United States in academic institutions abroad.  Secondary School Educators attend a six-week post-graduate seminar in the United States.  All of the institute programs will be held this summer at different U.S. universities and colleges beginning in mid-June 2010.  Space in the institutes is very limited.   To be competitive, candidates must have excellent proficiency in English and outstanding qualifications.  Application Deadline: January 25, 2010.

The SUSI programs for University-Level and Faculty members:

The following six institutes will be offered:

• Study of the U.S. Institute on U.S. Culture and Society
• Study of the U.S. Institute on American Politics and Political Thought
• Study of the U.S. Institute on Contemporary American Literature
• Study of the U.S. Institute on Foreign Policy
• Study of the U.S. Institute on Journalism and Media
• Study of the U.S. Institute on Religious Pluralism

More details (PDF 108.08 Kb)

SUSI Programs for Secondary School Educators:

The institute programs are an opportunity for secondary school teachers, teacher trainers, curriculum developers, textbook writers, and other educational professionals to attend a six-week post-graduate seminar in the United States.  All of the institute programs will be held this summer at different U.S. universities and colleges over the course of six weeks beginning in mid June 2010. More details (PDF 108.29 Kb).

How to apply:

1. Complete the application form (PDF 274.65 Kb).   
NOTE: Your personal statement should not exceed one page.
2. Send your application form and your CV to: susi-poland@state.gov.
3. Wait patiently to hear whether you have been chosen for an interview. Interviews will be conducted in Warsaw on February 1-12, 2010.