Study of the United States Institutes (SUSIs) are 5 week (secondary educators) or 6-week (scholars) academic programs for multinational groups of university faculty from abroad. Institutes are held at university campuses throughout the United States and focus on particular themes or topics in American studies. Approximately 18-30 foreign educators participate in each institute.

These institutes strengthen curricula and improve the quality of teaching about the United States in academic institutions overseas. Each program includes two components: an intensive, four-week academic seminar and a one/two-week study tour designed to reinforce the academic content of the seminar.  Cultural activities of all kinds complement the programs and help to increase the participants’ understanding of U.S. society.

SUSIs summer programs will take place during various dates beginning in or after June of 2022. Priority will be given to candidates who have firm plans to enhance, update or develop courses and/or educational materials with a U.S. studies focus or component; who have no prior or limited experience in the United States; and who have special interest in the program subject areas as demonstrated through past scholarship, accomplishments, and professional duties.

Candidates who are selected for an English interview will receive an email notification. Fail to comply the time for the interview will consider disqualify for the program. Please read the following information carefully before you fill out your application.

Qualifications

• Not a US citizen or a green card holder
• No prior US experiences
• English language fluency / equal to TOFEL iBT90 or above
• Mid-career, age of 30-50
• With a graduate degree

Program details

SUSIs for Scholars   Six weeks beginning in early June, 2022

Themes and hosting Institutes 1. American Culture and Values / New York University 2. Journalism and Media/Arizona State University 3. Religious Pluralism in the United States/Seattle University 4. US Economics & Business/ the Institute for Training and Development (in in Amherst, MA) 5. US Foreign Policy/ University of Delaware 6. Work Development Workforce Development / University of Montana

SUSIs for Secondary Educators   Five weeks beginning in early June, 2022

Hosting Institutes 1. University of Montana-for teachers focus on exploring American studies through the lens of democracy and citizenship. 2. the Institute for Training and Development-for teachers focus on individual rights and social obligations have evolved through American history. 3. California State University-for administrators focus on sociocultural understanding, equitable learning communities, and diversity and inclusion in U.S. education and society.

 

Funding

The program will cover all participant costs, including program administration; travel allowances, domestic travel, and ground transportation; book, cultural, mailing and incidental allowances; and housing and subsistence, as well as arrange and pay for participants’ international and visa travel costs and travel allowances.

How to apply?

Please download the application form here.

Applications should be sent by e-mail to leeahw@mail.ait.org.tw before January 7, 2022.