U.S. Embassy & Consulate
in the United Arab Emirates

Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA)

A fully funded 10-month opportunity for early‐career educators, recent graduates, and those with a strong interest in teaching to refine their teaching skills, increase their English language proficiency and extend their knowledge of the cultures and customs of the United States while strengthening the instruction of foreign languages at U.S. colleges and universities. The FLTA program supports UAE nationals who are interested in teaching the Arabic language and in spreading awareness and appreciation for UAE heritage among U.S. undergraduate students. Applications are due on August 31 every year.

The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Award

This program provides an opportunity for post-doctoral scholars to begin a program of research or teaching at an accredited university, or a public or private, non-profit research institute in the United States. The scholar must hold a doctorate degree or equivalent professional qualification and will spend between three to ten months conducting research and/or teaching at a university in the United States. The application requires that the scholar develop a theoretically-sound, well-written, and feasible proposal that demonstrates a commitment to cross-cultural understanding and exchange. Applicants must arrange their own institutional affiliation. Applications are due on January 15 every year.

Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for Scholars

Intensive post-graduate level academic programs whose purpose is to provide foreign university faculty members and scholars the opportunity to deepen their understanding of U.S. society, culture, and institutions. It also helps strengthen curricula and enhance the quality of teaching about the United States. (SUSIs) will be conducted by various universities and academic institutions throughout the United States from early June to the end of August every year. Application submissions are due the first week of February every year.

Study of the U.S. Institutes for Secondary Educators

SUSI provides secondary school educators (including teachers, administrators, teacher trainers, curriculum developers, textbook writers, Ministry of Education officials, and others) with a deeper understanding of U.S. society, education, and culture – past and present. The focus will be on providing content and materials for participants to develop high school level curricula about the United States. SUSIs for Secondary Educators will be conducted by various universities and academic institutions throughout the United States from early June to the end of August every year. Application submissions are due the first week of February every year.