Academic Exchange Programs - Teachers

As authorized by the Fulbright-Hays Act, the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) seeks to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries by means of educational and cultural exchange programs, including the exchange of scholars, researchers, professionals, students, and educators. ECA programs foster engagement and encourage dialogue with citizens around the world. Educational and cultural engagement is premised on the knowledge that mutual understanding, the development of future leaders, and the benefits of education programs influence societies and affect official decision-making almost everywhere in the world today. ECA programs inform, engage, and influence participants across strategic sectors of society � including young people, teachers, scholars, journalists, and other professionals � increasing the number of foreign individuals who have first-hand experience with Americans and with the values of freedom, representative government, rule of law, economic choice, and individual dignity, while building international knowledge and capacity among Americans. The Fulbright Teacher Exchanges advance American competitiveness by providing world-class professional development to K-12 educators. Through Fulbright programs, teachers prepare thousands of U.S. students with skills to succeed in an increasingly competitive and dynamic world. Additionally, U.S. Fulbright teachers travel abroad to advance American excellence in critical fields such as math, science, history, engineering, and technology....

Pursuant to the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, as amended (Fulbright-Hays Act) the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State awards grants and cooperative agreements to educational and cultural public or private nonprofit foundations or institutions. Applications may be submitted by public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3). Organizations must have nonprofit status with the IRS at the time of application. Please refer to the Grants.gov or U.S. Department of State's MyGrants (formerly SAMS Domestic) announcement for further eligibility criteria. The suite of Fulbright Teacher Programs includes a number of components targeted to U.S. and international teachers to enhance mutual understanding, build education leaders, and create globally-engaged students worldwide. These programs result in the exchange of approximately 400 educators annually across more than 75 countries reaching over 75,000 students annually around the world. Over the course of their careers, they will influence more than 1.5 million students. They include Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program, Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program for International Teachers, Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Short-Term Program, Fulbright...

As stated in the Grants.gov or the U.S. Department of State's MyGrants (formerly SAMS Domestic) announcements.