Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching
Forecasted
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching supports Finnish school educators in practice-based projects and professional development at a U.S. university to strengthen teaching and mutual understanding.
Funder: Fulbright Finland Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Four-and-a-half-month program with travel, housing, maintenance and professional development allowances
Summary: Supports Finnish primary and secondary educators in practice-based projects and professional development at a U.S. university.
Key Information: Applicants must be Finnish citizens residing in Finland; spouses and children cannot accompany participants during the program.
Description
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching (Fulbright DAI) provides Finnish primary and secondary educators with a semester of intensive professional development at a U.S. university. Funded by the U.S. Department of State, it is administered by IREX in the United States and the Fulbright Finland Foundation in Finland. The non-degree, non-credit program combines audited coursework, leadership training, instructional technology seminars, school placements, and cultural activities.
Participants complete individual or group educator projects relevant to their practice, with guidance from faculty advisors. They observe classes, co-teach, and exchange expertise with U.S. educators and international peers. The program promotes mutual understanding, global competencies, and the international sharing of educational best practices. Its emphasis is educational leadership and practical improvement, not PhD research. Participants are expected to apply and share their learning with colleagues, students, and communities after returning to Finland.
