Deadline: 5 October 2024
The Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Embassy in Budapest is accepting applications from Hungarian universities to host an English Language Fellow (ELF) in the 2025-2026 academic year.
The English Language Fellow Program, supported by the U.S. Department of State provides professionally trained American teachers and teacher trainers for universities, teacher training institutes and other institutions of language education worldwide. Fellows teach English language and implement special teacher training, methodology and curriculum development projects.
Benefits
- The English Language Fellow Program provides numerous professional benefits:
- All Fellows are provided a pre-departure orientation and are invited to take the U.S. Department of State Training of Trainers Course.
- Through their projects, Fellows often have opportunities to expand their professional skills, for example by designing and teaching an advanced methodology course or giving plenary presentations at national conferences.
- Fellows are members of the English Language Programs online Community of Practice, with access to resources, discussions, online webinar events including Specialist Master Classes, and numerous networking opportunities among current participants and alumni.
Funding Information
- Fellows receive a stipend of $40,000 for their 10 month fellowship, deposited directly into their U.S. bank account, according to the payment schedule laid out in their agreement.
- Fellows receive a living allowance, which varies from country to country, to cover the cost of reasonable, safe, and comfortable housing (comparable to a moderate standard of living in the country of assignment) and utilities, and to offset the cost of food and local transportation to and from work for one person.
- The program provides two one-way economy class tickets, to and from the fellowship host city. Additionally, Fellows receive a relocation allowance of $1,500 to offset expenses such as, but not limited to, visas, medical examinations, vaccinations, ground transportation to/from the airport, baggage fees, and settling-in costs for household items.
Eligibility Criteria
- Fellows are experienced and dedicated English language educators with an MA in TESOL or related field.
- Fellows have 10-month, in-person assignments around the world.
- Projects include English language teaching, teacher training, and daily opportunities for cultural exchange.
For more information, visit US Embassy in Hungary.
