TEFL/Applied Linguistics
The Fulbright Scholar Program funds U.S. scholars to teach and build English language education and research capacity at Jordanian institutions, promoting academic and cultural exchange in TEFL and applied linguistics.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates: September 15, 2026: Full application deadline | September 15, 2026: Recommendation letters deadline | September 25, 2026: Invitation letter deadline
Funding Amounts: $2,750–$3,000/month stipend (rank-dependent) + $2,000/month maintenance allowance; relocation, travel, and dependent benefits available; award duration 3–10 months.
Summary: Supports U.S. scholars to teach, train, and build English language education and research capacity at Jordanian institutions, fostering academic and cultural exchange.
Key Information: Invitation letter from a Jordanian host is required by September 25, 2026; English is the language of instruction.
Description
This award provides U.S. scholars the opportunity to teach, train, and develop English language education and research capacity in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) and Applied Linguistics at Jordanian universities or institutions. Activities may include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, conducting training programs for students and faculty, leading workshops and seminars, assisting in curriculum and program development, and participating in community engagement and knowledge-sharing initiatives. The program aims to foster academic exchange, promote international understanding, and strengthen educational ties between the United States and Jordan.
