Fulbright-García Robles Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
The Fulbright Scholar Program supports U.S. TEFL experts to enhance English teaching and academic collaboration at Mexican higher education institutions, with opportunities for teaching, training, curriculum development, and research.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates: September 15, 2026: Full application deadline | September 15, 2026: Recommender letters deadline
Funding Amounts: Monthly stipend: $2,900–$3,700 (depending on academic rank); travel allowance up to $1,000; settling-in allowance $1,200; dependent benefits available.
Summary: Supports U.S. TEFL specialists to build English language teaching capacity at Mexican institutions through teaching, training, curriculum development, and academic collaboration.
Key Information: No letter of invitation required; placements are made based on institutional need, typically outside Mexico City.
Description
This grant enables experienced U.S. professionals and academics in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) to contribute to capacity building at Mexican higher education institutions. Grantees may teach undergraduate and graduate courses (with an emphasis on teacher training), conduct professional development for English language instructors, assist in curriculum and program development, and participate in community engagement and academic advising. For those combining teaching and research, up to 40% of time may be dedicated to research related to language or the applicant’s area of specialization. Final activities and placements are determined in collaboration with the Fulbright Commission in Mexico (COMEXUS) and host institutions, with most placements outside Mexico City to maximize national impact.
