2022 Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for Scholars
Application Deadline:  January 7, 2022

 U.S. Embassy Vilnius is  accepting  applications from scholars to participate in the 2022 summer SUSI program.

Prospective scholar applicants are encouraged to visit https://exchanges.state.gov/non-us/program/study-us-institutes-scholars to obtain general information about the different institutes, which are: American Culture and Values; Journalism and Media; Religious Pluralism in the United States; U.S. Economics and Business; U.S. Foreign Policy; and Workforce Development.

Candidate description and qualifications:

Candidates should be mid-career, typically between the ages of 30-50, highly motivated and experienced scholars. Ideal candidates are individuals who are seeking to introduce or enhance aspects of U.S. studies into their curricula, to develop new courses in the subject of the Institute, to enhance and update existing courses on the United States, or to offer specialized seminars/workshops for education professionals in U.S. studies or related fields. While the nominee’s scholarly and professional credentials are an important consideration, the potential impact and multiplier effect of the Institute is equally important.

Priority will be given to candidates who have no or limited prior experience in the United States, and who have a special interest and experience in the field of higher education as demonstrated through past scholarship, accomplishments, and professional duties.

All communications and questions regarding the SUSI (Institutes for Scholars) should be addressed to: BaukuvieneR@state.gov.

Application form should be received no later than January 7, 2022

Please send your application  to Rasa Baukuvienė at BaukuvieneR@state.gov by the indicated deadline.