Study of the U.S. Institutes for Secondary School Educators
A five-week Fulbright Finland program for secondary educators, combining academic study and field experience to deepen knowledge of U.S. society and support U.S. studies curriculum development.
Funder: Fulbright Finland Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026: Application form and CV submission | December 2026: Letter of recommendation upload
Funding Amounts: All program-related participant costs covered (travel, housing, meals, allowances, health benefit); no direct cash stipend.
Summary: Five-week summer program for secondary educators to deepen understanding of U.S. society and enhance teaching about the United States through academic residencies and field experiences.
Key Information: Program covers all participant costs but requires applicants to have their own comprehensive health and travel insurance.
Description
The Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for Secondary School Educators and Administrators is a five-week summer program designed to strengthen curricula and improve the quality of teaching about the United States in secondary schools and similar institutions. The program includes a four-week academic residency at a U.S. university, featuring lectures, seminars, site visits, and cultural activities focused on U.S. society, culture, values, and institutions. This is followed by a one-week integrated academic field experience in another U.S. region. The Institutes support educators in developing high school-level curricula on the United States, with a particular emphasis on America250 themes, and encourage ongoing professional engagement and international collaboration.
