Study of the U.S. Institutes for Secondary Educators Summer Program 2025 (Azerbaijan)

The program goal is to strengthen curricula and to enhance the quality of teaching about the United States in secondary schools and other academic institutions abroad.

SUSIs for Secondary Educators will take place at various academic institutions throughout the United States over the course of five weeks in summer 2025. Each Institute includes a four-week academic residency component and, if conditions allow, a one-week integrated study tour in the United States.

Cost Covered

• All participant costs, including program administration, travel allowances, domestic travel, and ground transportation, book, cultural, mailing, and incidental allowances, and housing and subsistence will be covered.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates should be mid-career, typically between the ages of 30-50, highly motivated, experienced secondary school teachers and administrators whose students are approximately 14-18 years of age.
• Ideal candidates come from home institutions seeking to introduce aspects of U.S. studies into its curricula, to develop new courses in the Institute subject, to enhance and update existing courses on the United States, or to offer specialized seminars/workshops for professionals in U.S. studies areas related to the program theme. While the nominees’ scholarly and professional credentials are an important consideration, the potential impact and multiplier effect from their participation in the Institute is equally important. Ideal candidates will have little or no prior experience living in or visiting the United States.  Ideal candidates will seek to learn about U.S. studies, with an understanding that pedagogy is not the focus of the program.
• Candidates must demonstrate English language fluency. Institutes are rigorous and demanding academic programs conducted entirely in English. Participants will be expected to read and comprehend substantial written materials and assignments in English and to fully and actively participate in all seminar and panel discussions. English fluency is vital to a successful experience in the Institute, for participants as individuals and to foster a cohesive and interactive group. Posts must indicate the level of English language fluency on the nomination form. Host institutions will take into account that the level of comprehension and speaking ability of participants may vary and will prepare lectures and discussions that meet the highest academic standards while using language appropriate for participants whose English is their second or third language.

Ineligibility Criteria

• U.S. citizens and permanent residents (green card holders) are not eligible for these programs.

Application Requirements

• All participants are expected to participate fully in the program.
• Candidates should be made aware that they are applying for an intensive program and there will be little time for personal pursuits unrelated to the program.
• The Institute is not a research program.
• Participants must attend all lectures and organized activities and complete assigned readings. Family members and/or friends may not accompany participants on any part of the program.
• If the program is conducted virtually, the same participation requirements apply.

For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Azerbaijan.