Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars Program – Egypt

Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for Scholars is an intensive post-graduate level academic program that provides foreign university faculty and other scholars the opportunity to deepen their understanding of U.S. society, culture, values, and institutions.

SUSIs for Scholars will take place at various colleges, universities, and academic institutions throughout the United States over the course of five to six weeks in summer 2024. Each institute includes a four-week academic residency and up to two weeks for an integrated study tour in another region of the United States. Institutes lasting five to six weeks each will take place between late May and early July 2024; exact dates for each institute will be determined later.

Institutes

2024 Study of the U.S. Institute Scholars Program includes the following institutes:

• American Politics and Political Thought: The Institute on American Politics and Political Thought will provide a multinational group of 18 experienced and highly motivated foreign university faculty and practitioners insight into how intellectual and political movements have influenced American political institutions and American democracy.
• Contemporary American Literature: The Institute on Contemporary American Literature will provide a multinational group of 18 experienced and highly motivated foreign university faculty and practitioners with a deeper understanding of U.S. society and culture, past and present, through an examination of contemporary American literature.
• Journalism and Media: The Institute on Journalism and Media will provide a multinational group of 18 experienced and highly motivated foreign journalism instructors and other related specialists with a deeper understanding of the roles that journalism and the media play in U.S. society.
• U.S. Culture, Identity, and Society: The Institute on U.S. Culture, Identity, and Society will provide a multinational group of 18 experienced and highly motivated foreign university faculty and other specialists with a deeper understanding of U.S. society, culture, values, and institutions through the lens of diversity and national unity.
• U.S. Economics and Sustainable Development: The Institute on U.S. Economics and Sustainable Development will provide a multinational group of 18 experienced foreign university faculty, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers with a deeper understanding of key components and structures of the U.S. economy.
• U.S. Foreign Policy: The Institute on U.S. Foreign Policy will provide a multinational group of 18 experienced and highly motivated foreign university faculty and practitioners with a deeper understanding of new approaches to U.S. foreign policy and how U.S. foreign policy is formulated and implemented.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates should be mid-career, typically between the ages of 30-50, highly motivated, experienced scholars and professionals from institutions of higher education or research-focused organizations (not-for profits, think tanks, etc.).
• 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.
• Ideal candidates will have little or no prior experience living in or visiting the United States.
• Candidates must demonstrate English language fluency and provide sufficient proof of their English proficiency levels.
• U.S. citizens and permanent residents (green card holders) are not eligible to participate in this program.
• Note: Candidates must choose one theme only.

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