U.S. Academic Residency Programs for Filipino Teachers

The United States Embassy in the Philippines opens a call for applications on the fully-funded 2020 Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI). The four-week academic residency program is open to both secondary school Filipino teachers and administrators.

According to the U.S. Embassy Philippines website, they are looking for ideal candidates who are:

• Residents and citizens of the Philippines
• Between the ages of 30-50
• Mid-career, highly-motivated, and experienced secondary school teachers and administrators
• Have firm plans to enhance, update or develop courses and/or educational materials with a U.S. studies focus or component
• Individuals who will introduce or enhance aspects of U.S. studies into their high school
• Have little or no prior experience in the United States
• Have professional English proficiency
• Able to fully participate in an intensive post-graduate level academic program and study tour of key cities in the United States

Send accomplished application form to VallejosHR@state.gov with the email subject line: SUSI for Secondary Educators_[Applicant’s last name]. Application period is until January 10, 2020. 

Download the application form here.