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Announcement for 2026 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Secondary Educators

U.S. Mission Thailand — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:06:14 +0000

Announcement for 2026 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Secondary Educators

Announcement for 2026 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Secondary Educators

U.S. Embassy Bangkok invites interested secondary school educators to apply to the Summer 2026 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Secondary School Educators. The program will take place over the course of five weeks beginning between late-May and early-June 2026; exact dates for each Institute will be communicated in spring 2026. Each Institute will take place at a U.S. academic institution.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants can download an application form on the U.S. Embassy Bangkok website via this link: Application form. Applications must be sent to BangkokPD@state.gov, stating “Application to 2026 SUSI for Secondary Educators_(Your Full Name)” by 12.00 a.m. of Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Applicants will be selected for interview based on the criteria mentioned above. Interviews will take place at the Media and Cultural Section of the U.S. Embassy Bangkok or Zoom in January 2026. Candidates will be notified regarding selection and non-selection by April 2026. All communications and questions regarding the SUSIs for Secondary Educators should be sent to BangkokPD@state.gov.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSIs) for Secondary Educators are intensive post-graduate level academic programs for 60 foreign secondary school educators and administrators. The overall program goals are to strengthen curricula; provide educators and administrators with resources to teach about the United States in secondary schools and other academic institutions upon their return home; and ensure that the United States is the preferred partner for educational exchanges and training opportunities.

Study of the U.S. Institutes for Secondary Educators will take place at various academic institutions throughout the United States over the course of five weeks in summer 2026 with rigorous, dedicated America250 program content promoting American excellence and innovation. Each Institute will include a one-week integrated academic field experience in the United States.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

The Study of the U.S. Institutes for Secondary Educators (SUSIs) will provide three multinational groups of 20 experienced secondary school educators (including secondary school teachers, administrators, teacher trainers, curriculum developers, textbook writers, Ministry of Education officials, and others) with a deeper understanding of U.S. society and institutions, U.S. history, and American excellence, informing and enhancing teaching about the United States. The Institutes focus on providing content and materials for participants to develop curricula about the United States, including key readings on American historical documents and visiting U.S. historical and natural landmarks celebrating America’s great legacies. Two of the Institutes are tailored for secondary school teachers. The third Institute is tailored for experienced administrators, including teacher trainers, curriculum developers, textbook writers, Ministry of Education officials, and others.

Please note that the SUSIs for Secondary Educators focus on content and materials about the United States, rather than teaching methods and pedagogy

Through a combination of traditional, multi-disciplinary, and interdisciplinary approaches, Institutes will examine rigorous, dedicated America250 program content promoting American excellence and innovation. The four-week academic residencies will take place at U.S. educational institutions and will consist of a series of lectures, panels, seminar discussions, readings, workshops, site visits, meetings with practitioners in the field, and cultural activities. The academic field experience will complement the residency and take participants to a different region of the United States. The program provides secondary educators with resources to teach American history upon their return home, promoting a deeper understanding of America’s founding principles, history, and achievements that celebrate America250 themes. Participants will learn from content related to patriotic education; key readings such as the Gettysburg Address and the American Constitution; and visiting U.S. historical and natural landmarks celebrating America’s great legacies. The program will offer multiple opportunities for follow-on engagement.

The University of Montana (UM) in Missoula, Montana, will oversee three SUSIs for Secondary Educators Institutes, including two Institutes for teachers and one Institute for administrators. UM will administer one of the Institutes for teachers. An additional Institute for teachers will be held at The Institute for Training and Development (ITD) in Amherst, Massachusetts. California State University, Chico, will conduct the Institute for administrators.

OTHER ESSENTIAL PROGRAM INFORMATION:

Program Funding: Through an award given to the University of Montana (UM), the Department of State will cover all participant costs, including program administration; travel allowances, domestic travel, and ground transportation; book, cultural, mailing and incidental allowances; and housing and subsistence; as well as arrange and pay for participants’ international and visa travel costs and travel allowances within set limits and in coordination with posts and Fulbright commissions.

Program Requirements and Restrictions: Candidates should be made aware that they are applying for an intensive and rigorous academic Institute and are expected to fully participate in all aspects of the program. The Institute is not a research program. Participants must attend all lectures, engage in all required organized activities, and complete all assignments. Due to the intensive nature of the program, participants should not expect to fulfill professional or academic obligations, including remote work for jobs while in the United States. Family members and/or friends may not accompany participants on any part of the program. Note that Institute curriculum will not formally address teaching methodology and instructional strategies. Institutes focus on U.S. studies, with only a brief focus on the U.S. education system itself.

Housing and Meal Arrangements: When possible, each participant will have a private room with a shared bathroom during the residency portion (four weeks) of the Institute. However, private room accommodations are not guaranteed. During the academic field experience (one week), participants will likely share a hotel room with another participant of the same sex. During the residency, housing will typically be in college or university owned housing or nearby hotels. Most meals will be provided at campus facilities, though participants may have access to a kitchen to cook some meals on their own. Please explain the above possible housing arrangements to your nominees to ensure that they are comfortable with such arrangements, particularly sharing a room with another participant during the academic field experience. All participants will be expected to respectfully share communal spaces and any necessary duties, including individual responsibility for dishes and meal preparations.

Special Accommodations: Care will be taken to ensure that any special requirements regarding diet, daily worship, housing, and medical care are satisfied. Special accommodations will be made available to the greatest extent possible. Should a participant need accommodations due to health and safety concerns, the Institute will follow Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Institute guidelines.

Travel Arrangements: The University of Montana (UM) will arrange and pay for international and visa travel for all Institutes. The Institute will provide each participant with a small travel allowance. Fulbright commissions who are funding their nominees’ participation in the Institute will be responsible for arranging and paying for their participants’ international travel and visa travel related expenses, as well as providing their participant with a travel allowance. The Institutes will arrange and cover the cost of any travel within the United States.

Health Benefits: All participants will receive the Department of State’s Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges (ASPE) health benefit, which provides coverage of up to $100,000 with a $25 co-pay per medical visit and a $75 co-pay per emergency room visit, for the duration of the program. Pre-existing conditions may be covered up to $100,000, subject to policy exclusions and limitations. Information on the health benefit program may be found online at https://www.sevencorners.com/gov/usdos.

Grounds for Program Dismissal: Violations of program rules, the Institute rules, or local, state, or federal laws can be grounds for immediate dismissal from the program.

CANDIDATE DESCRIPTION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Study of the U.S. Institutes for Secondary Educators are merit-based and highly competitive. Priority will be given to candidates who have firm plans to enhance, update, or develop courses and/or educational materials with a U.S. studies focus or component; who have limited or no prior experience in the United States; and who have a special interest in the program subject areas as demonstrated through past scholarship, accomplishments, and professional duties.

Candidates should be mid-career, typically between the ages of 30-50, highly motivated, and 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 their curricula, develop new courses in the Institute subject, enhance and update existing courses on the United States, or 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 seek to learn about U.S. studies, with an understanding that pedagogy/teaching methods is not the focus of the program.

As noted above, 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 and fosters a cohesive and interactive group.

Candidates should be willing and able to fully take part in an intensive post-graduate level academic program.

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

Relatives of U.S. Embassy or Fulbright commission employees are not eligible for SUSIs.

Candidates must be willing to respectfully engage with fellow participants representing different backgrounds and different points of view.

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U.S.A. Education Fair 2025

U.S. Mission Thailand — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 06:17:58 +0000

U.S.A. Education Fair 2025

U.S.A. Education Fair 2025 — an event made for those who dream of studying in the United States. Get all the info you need about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.

Saturday, September 6th, 2025

1:00–4:00 PM

Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit

U.S.A. Education Fair 2025 — an event made for those who dream of studying in the United States. Get all the info you need about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs — all in one place

Get ready to dive into everything you need to know about studying in the U.S.!

Scholarship opportunities
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Expert guidance from EducationUSA advisors

Fair admission is FREE. Register now https://forms.gle/p18yKktEFgrFhYes8

Check the full event schedule

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The U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2025 Grants Program Funding Opportunity

U.S. Mission Thailand — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 03:23:00 +0000

The U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2025 Grants Program Funding Opportunity

The U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP)

2025 Grants Program Funding Opportunity

Public Diplomacy Section, U.S. Embassy, Bangkok, Thailand

Announcement

The U.S. Embassy in Bangkok and Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State are pleased to announce the call for proposals for the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2025 Grants Program Funding Opportunity.

Since its inception in 2001, AFCP has helped preserve cultural sites, cultural objects, and forms of traditional cultural expression in Thailand and around the world. Cultural heritage endures as a reminder of the contributions and historical experiences of humanity. By taking a leading role in efforts to preserve cultural heritage, the U.S. shows its respect for other cultures. AFCP-supported projects include the restoration of ancient and historic buildings, assessment and conservation of rare manuscripts and museum collections, preservation and protection of important archaeological sites, and the documentation of vanishing traditional craft techniques and indigenous languages. AFCP project strengthen civil society, encourage good governance, and promote political and economic stability around the world.

Under the AFCP Grants Program, the minimum funding available for individual projects is US$25,000 per project and the maximum amount is US$500,000 per project. The deadline for submitting concept notes is January 12, 2025.

The AFCP Grants Program supports the preservation of archaeological sites, historic buildings and monuments, museum collections, and forms of traditional cultural expression, such as indigenous languages and crafts. Special consideration will be given to proposals with a focus or that include a component on intangible heritage. Appropriate project activities may include:

Anastylosis (reassembling a site from its original parts)
Conservation (addressing damage or deterioration to an object or site)
Consolidation (connecting or reconnecting elements of an object or site)
Documentation (recording in analog or digital format the condition and salient features of an object, site, or tradition)
Inventory (listing of objects, sites, or traditions by location, feature, age, or other unifying characteristic or state)
Preventive Conservation (addressing conditions that threaten or damage a site, object, collection, or tradition)
Restoration (replacing missing elements to recreate the original appearance of an object or site, usually appropriate only with fine arts, decorative arts, and historic buildings)
Stabilization (reducing the physical disturbance of an object or site)

Specific to the AFCP 2025 Grants Program annual competition, proposals for projects that directly support one or more of the following will receive additional consideration:

1) Directly support U.S. treaty or bilateral agreement obligations.

2) Directly support U.S. policies, strategies and objectives.

3) Directly support host country or community goals beyond preserving cultural heritage.

4) Support risk reduction and resilience for cultural heritage in disaster-prone or politically unstable and economically disadvantaged areas.

5) Support post-disaster cultural heritage recovery.

4) Complement other public diplomacy programs.

AFCP will NOT support the following activities or costs, and applications involving any of these activities or costs below will be deemed ineligible:

A) Privately or Commercially Owned Property: Preservation or purchase of privately or commercially owned cultural objects, collections, or real property, including those whose transfer from private or commercial to public ownership is envisioned, planned, or in process but not complete at the time of application.

B) Natural Heritage: Preservation of natural heritage (physical, biological, and geological formations, paleontological collections, habitats of threatened species of animals and plants, fossils, etc.) unless the natural heritage has a cultural heritage connection or dimension.

C) Human Remains: Preservation of hominid or human remains.

D) News Media: Preservation of news media (newspapers, newsreels, radio and TV programs, etc.).

E) Published Materials: Preservation of published materials available elsewhere (books, periodicals, etc.).

F) Mandated Educational Materials: Development of curricula or educational materials for classroom use.

G) Archaeological Research: Archaeological excavations or exploratory surveys for research purposes.

H) Historical Research: Historical research, except in cases where the research is justifiable and integral to the success of the proposed project.

I) New Exhibits or Collections: Acquisition or creation of new exhibits, objects, or collections for new or existing

Museums.

J) New Construction: Construction of new buildings, building additions, or permanent coverings (over archaeological sites, for example).

K) New Works of Art: Commissions of new works of art or architecture for commemorative or economic development purposes.

L) New or Modern Adaptation: Creation of new or the modern adaptation of existing traditional dances, songs, chants, musical compositions, plays, or other performances.

M) Conjectural Reconstructions: Creation of replicas or conjectural reconstructions of cultural objects or sites that no longer exist.

N) Relocation: Relocation of cultural sites from one physical location to another.

O) Removal: Removal of cultural objects or elements of cultural sites from the country for any reason.

P) Digitalization: Digitization of cultural objects or collections, unless part of a larger, clearly defined conservation, documentation, or public diplomacy effort.

Q) Conservation Plans or Studies: Conservation plans or other studies, unless they are one component of a larger project to implement the results of those studies.

R) Cash Reserves or Endowments: Cash reserves, endowments, or revolving funds (funds must be expended within the award period [up to five years] and may not be used to create an endowment or revolving fund).

S) Fund-Raising Campaigns: Costs of fund-raising campaigns.

T) Contingency Costs: Contingency, unforeseen, or miscellaneous costs or fees.

U) Pre-Award Costs: Costs of work performed prior to announcement of the award unless allowable per 2 CFR 200.458 and approved by the Grants Officer.

V) International Travel: International travel outside of the project country, except in cases where travel is justifiable and integral to the success of the proposed project or to provide project leaders with learning and exchange opportunities with cultural heritage experts.

W) Project Cost Limits: Individual projects which cost less than US $25,000 or more than $500,000.

X) Independent U.S. Projects: Independent U.S. projects overseas.

Application Review Process

a) Round 1: Concept note review and selection: ECA will determine which project ideas advance to the Round 2 application stage.

b) Round 2: In early 2025, ECA will notify embassies of the Round 1 results and invites a subset to submit full project proposals to Round 2.

AFCP Grants Program has a point-based rating system as follows:

Activities Description and Timeframe (20 points)
Importance (10 points max)
Project Maintenance Plan (10 points max)
Implementer Public Outreach Plan and Embassy Strategic Outreach Plan (25 points max)
Data and Information Access Plan (5 points max)
Budget and Budget Narrative (20 points max)
Supporting Materials (resumes, assessments, reports, images, etc.; 10 points max)
Innovative integration, collaboration, or coordination with other ECA and public diplomacy programs (5 bonus points max)

There is no minimum or maximum percentage of cost participation required for this competition. When an applicant offers cost sharing, it is understood and agreed that the applicant must provide the amount of cost sharing as stipulated in its proposal and later included in an approved agreement. The applicant will be responsible for tracking and reporting on any cost share or outside funding. Cost sharing may be in the form of allowable direct or indirect costs.

Eligible project implementers are reputable and accountable non-commercial entities that demonstrate they have the capacity to manage projects to preserve cultural heritage. This may include non-governmental organizations, museums, educational institutions, ministries of culture, or similar institutions and organizations, including U.S.-based educational institutions and organizations subject to Section 501(c)(3) of the tax code. The AFCP will not award grants to individuals, commercial entities, or past award recipients that have not fulfilled the objectives or reporting requirements of previous awards.

Potential implementing partners must be registered and active in the U.S. government’s System for Award Management (SAM) to receive U.S. federal assistance. If the concept notes is advanced to Round 2 and the anticipated implementing partner has not registered itself in SAM, the embassy will work with them to initiate the registration process so that the registration is active in the event the project is ultimately selected for an award.

SAM Registration: An implementing partner must be registered in SAM prior to receiving U.S. federal assistance unless they meet one of the exemptions specified in the Federal Assistance Directive. The SAM registration process can take weeks or months, especially for non-U.S. applicants. SAM will assign a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) automatically to any entity registering or renewing its record in the system. Registration in SAM is free: https://sam.gov/.

Suggested guidelines for concept notes to be submitted are below. Each concept note must be in English and should be emailed to Bangkokpd@state.gov with the subject line: “AFCP 2025 GRANTS Program: Project Name – Applicant Name” by midnight January 12, 2025. To determine if your project fits into the AFCP guidelines, interested applicants can email a short one-paragraph description of their project to Bangkokpd@state.gov any time before the deadline for an initial review.

For more information, please contact Public Diplomacy Section of U.S. Embassy Bangkok by Email: Bangkokpd@state.gov. For additional information about the fund, please visit the AFCP website http://eca.state.gov/cultural-heritage-center/ambassadors-fund-cultural-preservation.

INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN CONCEPT NOTES

All information must be submitted in English

A) Project Basics:

Implementer’s name
A working title of the project
Anticipated project length (between 12-60 months)
Project location
A project cost estimate (amount requested from AFCP in U.S. dollars).

B) Project Summary Description: Provide a summary (3,000 characters maximum) that outlines

project activities
deliverables (outputs)
intended results (outcomes).

C) Visual or Audiovisual Documentation: Submit five (5) high-quality digital images (JPEGS or PNGs) or audiovisual files that convey the nature and condition of the site, collection, or tradition and show the urgency or need for the project (collapsing walls, water damage, etc.).

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Online Professional English Network Winter Term 2025 (Starts January 14-March 10, 2025)

U.S. Mission Thailand — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 02:40:00 +0000

Online Professional English Network Winter Term 2025 (Starts January 14-March 10, 2025)

Online Professional English Network offers 8-week, online university-level courses in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) developed by U.S. educational institutions.

What courses are available?

Teaching Grammar Communicatively (TGC) by World Learning
Teaching English for Critical Intercultural Awareness (TECIA) by World Learning
Using Educational Technology in the English Language Classroom (ET) by Iowa State University
Teaching English Academic Writing to Speakers of Other Languages (TEAWSL) by Iowa State University
Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL) by George Mason University
Professional Development for Teacher Trainers (PDTT) by Arizona State University
Creating and Implementing Online Courses (CIOC) by Arizona State University
TESOL Methodology (TM) by University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)
Fostering Student Motivation and Engagement (FSME) by University of Oregon
Teaching for Environmental Awareness (TEEA) by Kansas State University

For more details about courses click here : https://openenglishcommunity.org/page/global-online-courses

Candidates must:

Be an English language professional
Have strong English language reading and writing skills (minimum 525 TOEFL, 70 iBT, or CEFR B2). Applicants do not need to submit the test scores
Be a Thai citizen
Be living in your country for the entire duration (8 weeks) of the OPEN term (Orientation Starts on December 9, 2024-January 3, 2025, and Course Starts on January 14-March 10, 2025
Have regular and reliable access to high-speed internet connection
Be able to spend 10 to 12 hours online each week for the duration of the 8-week course
Be willing to be enrolled in a second or third course, if your primary choice is unavailable

The selected candidates will be contacted for phone interview.

Click here to apply: https://forms.gle/hb9st6tLLdN5jhxx5

Application deadline is Monday, November 4, 2024

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Announcement for 2025 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars

U.S. Mission Thailand — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 13:10:55 +0000

Announcement for 2025 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars

Announcement for 2025 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars

The U.S. Embassy in Bangkok invites interested scholars to apply to summer 2025 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars. The program will take place over the course of five to six weeks beginning between late-May and early-July 2025.

Applicants can download the application form on the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok’s website via this link: Application Form.

Applications must be received at the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok by 12.00 a.m. of Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Please submit your applications to BangkokPD@state.gov with the subject line, stating “Application to 2025 SUSI for Scholars_ Your Full Name.”

Applicants will be selected for an interview based on the criteria below. Candidates will be notified regarding selection or non-selection by April 2025. For inquiries, please email BangkokPD@state.gov.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSIs) for Scholars are intensive post-graduate level academic programs that provide foreign university faculty and other scholars the opportunity to deepen their understanding of U.S. society, culture, values, and institutions. The program goal is to strengthen curricula and to enhance the quality of teaching about the United States in academic institutions abroad.

Study of the U.S. Institutes 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 2025. Each Institute includes a four-week academic residency component and a one-week integrated study tour in the United States.

Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars comprise the following themes in U.S. Studies: American Politics and Political Thought; Contemporary American Literature; Journalism and Media; U.S. Culture, Identity, and Society; U.S. Economics and Sustainable Development; and U.S. Foreign Policy.

INSTITUTE THEMES:

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. The Institute will explore the shaping of American identity and the chemistry between that identity and U.S. history, politics, and the democratic process. The Institute will cover a broad range of American experiences that have influenced and been influenced by American national identity. The Institute will provide a deeper understanding of major currents in U.S. political thought, from the colonial period to the present, and explore contemporary U.S. political and social debates and public policy, relating them back to U.S. political thought and American identity. The University of Montana will administer this program while the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, Massachusetts, will host this Institute.

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. The Institute will examine how major contemporary writers, schools, and movements reflect the U.S. literary canon. The Institute will also explore the diverse communities and voices that constitute the American literary landscape and expose participants to writers who are establishing new directions for American literature. The Institute will cover a variety of contemporary American writers and texts and suggest how the themes explored reflect larger currents within contemporary U.S. society and culture. The University of Montana in Missoula, Montana, will administer and host this Institute.

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. The Institute will examine the role of journalists in recognizing and preventing disinformation and will explore strategies for media and information literacy to counter disinformation. Additionally, the Institute will examine best practices in journalism by discussing the rights and responsibilities of the media in a democratic society, including editorial independence, journalistic ethics, legal constraints, and international journalism. The program will also highlight the impact of technology in journalism, including the influence of the digital economy, globalization of the news media, and other changes that are transforming the profession. The University of Montana will administer this program; Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, will host the Institute.

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. The Institute will examine the ethnic, racial, social, economic, political, and religious contexts in which various cultures have manifested in U.S. society while focusing on the ways in which these cultures have influenced social movements and American identity throughout U.S. history. The program will draw from a diverse disciplinary base and will provide a model of how a foreign university might approach the study of American culture and society. The University of Montana will administer this program; Seattle University in Seattle, Washington, will host the Institute.

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. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the program will explore various topics of socioeconomics such as how financial institutions, investors, and businesses interact to support sustainable economic development, innovation, and growth; and increasing diverse and equitable employment through institutional regulation, social inclusion strategies, and private and public policies. Throughout the Institute, participants will examine the interplay of climate change, U.S. business innovation, corporate regulation, entrepreneurship, and economic theory. Participants will have opportunities to learn about key institutions and stakeholders in the U.S. economy and meet with a diverse range of business leaders and small business owners, among others. The University of Montana will administer this program; the Institute for Training and Development (ITD), in conjunction with Suffolk University, will jointly host the Institute in Amherst and Boston, Massachusetts.

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. The Institute will include a historical review of significant events, individuals, and philosophies that have shaped U.S. foreign policy. The program will explain the role of key influences on U.S. foreign policy including the executive and legislative branches of government, the media, the U.S. public, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, and multilateral institutions. The Institute will also examine the current U.S. foreign policymaking landscape and emerging trends that are shaping policy. The University of Montana will administer this program; the University of Delaware will host the Institute in Newark, Delaware.

OTHER ESSENTIAL PROGRAM INFORMATION:

Program Funding: Through an award given to the University of Montana (UM), the Department of State will cover all participant costs, including program administration; travel allowances, domestic travel and ground transportation; book, cultural, mailing and incidental allowances; and housing and subsistence, as well as arrange and pay for participants’ international and visa travel costs and travel allowances within set limits.

Program Requirements and Restrictions: 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. Note that Institute curriculum will not formally address teaching methodology and pedagogical methods. Institutes focus on U.S. studies with only a brief focus on the U.S. education system itself.

Special Requirements: Care will be taken to ensure that any special requirements regarding diet, daily or weekly worship, housing, and medical care are satisfied. Special accommodations will be made available to the greatest extent possible. Should a participant need to quarantine due to health and safety concerns, accommodations will follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and host institution guidelines.

Travel Arrangements: For all Institutes, the implementing partner (UM) will arrange and pay for international and visa travel for all Institutes. The host institution will provide each participant with a small travel allowance. The host institutions will arrange and cover the cost of any program-related travel within the United States.

Health Benefits: All participants will receive the Department of State’s Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges (ASPE) health benefit during the U.S.-based in-person component, which provides coverage of up to $100,000 with a $25 co-pay per medical visit and a $75 co-pay per emergency room visit, for the duration of the program. Pre-existing conditions may be covered up to $100,000 subject to policy exclusions and limitations. Information on the health benefit program may be found online at https://www.sevencorners.com/gov/usdos.

Grounds for Program Dismissal: Violations of program rules, host institution rules, or local, state, or federal laws can be grounds for immediate dismissal from the program. If selected, candidates are required to sign the SUSI Terms and Conditions. This document will outline SUSI policies and rules for participation in more detail.

CANDIDATE DESCRIPTION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars are highly competitive. Priority will be given to candidates who have firm plans to enhance, update, or develop courses and/or educational materials with U.S. studies focus or component; who have no prior or limited experience in the United States; and who have special interest in the program subject areas as demonstrated through past scholarship, accomplishments, and professional duties.

Candidates should be mid-career, typically between the ages of 30-50, highly motivated, experienced scholars and professionals generally from institutions of higher education or research-focused organizations (not-for-profits, think tanks, etc.). While the educational level of participants will likely vary, most should have graduate degrees and have substantial knowledge of the thematic area of the Institute or a related field.

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 nominee’s 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.

As noted above, 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 participate in all seminar and panel discussions fully and actively. English fluency is vital to a successful experience in the Institute, for participants as individuals and to foster a cohesive and interactive group.

Candidates should be willing and able to fully take part in an intensive post-graduate level academic program, comfortable with campus life and an active program schedule.

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

Relatives of U.S. embassy or Fulbright commission employees are not eligible for SUSIs.

Candidates must be willing to respectfully engage with fellow participants representing different backgrounds and points of view.

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Announcement for 2025 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Secondary Educators

U.S. Mission Thailand — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 01:24:00 +0000

Announcement for 2025 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Secondary Educators

U.S. Embassy Bangkok invites interested secondary school educators to apply to the Summer 2025 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Secondary School Educators. The program will take place over the course of five weeks beginning between late-May and early-June 2025.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants can download an application form on the U.S. Embassy Bangkok website via this link: Application form. Applications must be sent to BangkokPD@state.gov, stating “Application to 2025 SUSI for Secondary Educators_(Your Full Name)” by 12.00 a.m. of Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Applicants will be selected for interview based on the criteria mentioned above. Interviews will take place at the Media and Cultural Section of the U.S. Embassy Bangkok or Zoom in January 2025. Candidates will be notified regarding selection and non-selection by April 2025. All communications and questions regarding the SUSIs for Secondary Educators should be sent to BangkokPD@state.gov.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

Study of the U.S. Institutes for Secondary Educators (SUSIs) are intensive post-graduate level academic programs that provide foreign secondary school educators and administrators the opportunity to deepen their understanding of U.S. society, culture, values, and institutions. 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.
Study of the U.S. Institutes 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 and, if conditions allow, a one-week integrated study tour in the United States.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

The Study of the U.S. Institutes for Secondary Educators (SUSIs) will provide three multinational groups of 20 experienced secondary school educators (including secondary school teachers, administrators, teacher trainers, curriculum developers, textbook writers, Ministry of Education officials, and others) with a deeper understanding of U.S. society, education, and culture – past and present. The Institutes focus on providing content and materials for participants to develop high school level curricula about the United States. Two of the Institutes are tailored for secondary school teachers; please note that the Institutes for teachers focus on content and materials about the United States rather than teaching methods and pedagogy. The third Institute is tailored to experienced administrators, including teacher trainers, curriculum developers, textbook writers, Ministry of Education officials, and others.

Through a combination of traditional, multi-disciplinary, and interdisciplinary approaches, program content will examine the history and evolution of U.S. institutions and values, broadly defined. The programs will also illuminate contemporary political, social, and economic debates in American society. The four-week academic residencies will take place at U.S. university and college campuses and will consist of a balanced series of lectures, panels, seminar discussions, readings, workshops, site visits, meetings with practitioners in the field, and cultural activities. Study tours will complement the academic residencies and showcase the cultural, geographic, and ethnic diversity of the United States. The program features curriculum based on the study of how America’s foundations and historical development have shaped and continue to inform U.S. politics, economics, and society. Community service activities are a key cultural component of the program and provide participants with a first-hand experience of how volunteerism plays a vital role in U.S. civil society. The program will offer multiple opportunities for follow-on engagement through alumni webinars, grant-funded follow-on projects, social media, and an alumni workshop.

The University of Montana (UM) in Missoula, Montana, will oversee and administer the three SUSIs for Secondary Educators and will conduct one Institute for teachers which will explore the concept of the “American Dream”. The Institute for Training and Development (ITD) in Amherst, Massachusetts, will conduct the second Institute for teachers which will explore the nation’s progress and future. California State University, Chico will conduct the Institute for administrators and will focus on equitable learning communities, the history of local native people in the Northern California region, and U.S. democracy.

OTHER ESSENTIAL PROGRAM INFORMATION:

Program Requirements and Restrictions: 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. Note that Institute curriculum will not formally address teaching methodology and pedagogical methods. Institutes focus on U.S. studies, with only a brief focus on the U.S. education system itself.

English Language Ability: All candidates must be proficient in English so that they can actively participate in the academic program. 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 who English as a second or third language.

Housing and Meal Arrangements: When possible, each participant will have a private room with a shared bathroom during the residency portion (four weeks) of the Institute. However, private room accommodations are not guaranteed. During the study tour (one week), participants will likely share a hotel room with another participant of the same gender. During the residency, housing will typically be in college or university owned housing or nearby hotels. Most meals will be provided at campus facilities, though participants may have access to a kitchen to cook some meals on their own. All participants will be expected to respectfully share communal spaces and any necessary responsibilities.

Special Accommodations: Care will be taken to ensure that any special requirements regarding diet, daily or weekly worship, housing, and medical care are satisfied. Special accommodations will be made available to the greatest extent possible. Should a participant need to quarantine due to health and safety concerns, accommodations will follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and host institution guidelines.

Travel Arrangements: The University of Montana (UM) will arrange and pay for international and visa travel for all Institutes. The host institution will provide each participant with a small travel allowance. The host institutions will arrange and cover the cost of any travel within the United States.

Virtual Program Contingency: Should health, safety, and travel conditions pose significant challenges to the program, SUSIs will pivot to a virtual format.

Connectivity: Participants should have access to a computer and a stable internet connection for virtual pre-departure orientation sessions. If a participant does not have a computer or adequate internet access, the University of Montana (UM) will work with the participant to facilitate access on an as-needed basis.

CANDIDATE DESCRIPTION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Study of the U.S. Institutes for Secondary Educators are highly competitive. Priority will be given to candidates who have firm plans to enhance, update, or develop courses and/or educational materials with U.S. studies focus or component; who have no prior or limited experience in the United States; and who have special interest in the program subject areas as demonstrated through past scholarship, accomplishments, and professional duties.

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 institutions seeking to introduce aspects of U.S. studies into their 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.

Candidates should be willing and able to fully take part in an intensive post-graduate level academic program.

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

Relatives of U.S. Embassy or Fulbright commission employees are not eligible for SUSIs.

Candidates must be willing to respectfully engage with fellow participants representing different backgrounds and different points of view.

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Extension of the U.S. – Thailand Science and Technology Agreement

U.S. Mission Thailand — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 12:41:23 +0000

Extension of the U.S. – Thailand Science and Technology Agreement

Signing ceremony between the United States and the Kingdom of Thailand Science and Technology

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesperson
For Immediate Release

MEDIA NOTE

August 5, 2024

Extension of the U.S. – Thailand Science and Technology Agreement

On August 5, 2024, the United States and the Kingdom of Thailand Science and Technology Agreement was extended for ten years. Since the Agreement was first signed in 2013, and extended in 2018, the strategic partnership between both nations has continued to grow into a robust and enduring relationship.

The latest extension of the bilateral agreement notes both countries’ efforts to create inclusive scientific research communities, engage all groups, and remove barriers to full participation in joint science activities. The United States and Thailand also note the importance of preserving principles and values for scientific cooperation, such as openness, transparency, honesty, equity, fair competition, objectivity, and democratic values, that promote the integrity and security of the international scientific enterprise. Both countries have also agreed upon an updated intellectual property annex that reflects shared values and interests.

The United States and the Kingdom of Thailand have a steadfast commitment to the principles of mutual trust, mutual respect, and mutual interest, forged by shared history and common values, and anchored by a collective commitment to build resilient, inclusive democracies and advance human rights.

The ten-year extension of the science and technology agreement reaffirms both countries’ long-term commitment to continue close partnership and coordination on science and technology cooperation.

For further information, please reach out to OES-Press@state.gov.

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EducationUSA Thailand

U.S. Mission Thailand — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 08:03:00 +0000

EducationUSA Thailand

EducationUSA Thailand, a program under the U.S. Department of State, offers accurate, comprehensive, and unbiased information to students interested in pursuing their studies in the United States. Whether you are exploring undergraduate, graduate, or specialized programs, EducationUSA is your trusted resource for navigating the U.S. higher education system.

Location and Contact Information

EducationUSA Thailand is housed within the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok. You can find us at:

Address: 93/1 Wireless Road, 9th Floor, GPF Building, Tower A (Closest BTS stop: Ploenchit)
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EducationUSAThailand
Email: educationusathailand@state.gov

Coalition Membership and Activities

The Public Diplomacy Section is an active member of the Coalition of Non-Profit Educational Advisory Services, founded in 1984 alongside members like Thailand’s Office of the Civil Service Commission (OCSC). Together, they organize U.S. Education Fairs, host virtual and in-person sessions, and conduct workshops to guide students and counselors on studying in the United States.

Learn More

For additional resources and information about studying in the U.S., visit the official EducationUSA website at https://educationusa.state.gov.

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U.S. Mission Speakers Program

U.S. Mission Thailand — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 06:43:00 +0000

U.S. Mission Speakers Program

Traveling to the United States is the best way to get to know America, but you can also get a sense of America right here in Thailand. The U.S. Embassy in Bangkok and the U.S. Consulate in Chiang Mai have established a Mission Speakers Program, which offers Thai audiences the opportunity to hear from Americans first-hand on topics of interest to you.

Whether your group is interested in hearing about life in America or U.S. foreign policy, we have someone who can speak on the issue. Discussions are generally conducted in English with the speakers presenting a short overview of a particular subject relating to American society – e.g. popular culture, the educational system, domestic politics, daily life – or talking more generally about their lives (their jobs, the schools and universities they attended, their hometowns), and then opening the floor to discussion and questions.

We’re looking for a wide range of audiences! We are happy to volunteer our time and we can arrange in-person or virtual visits. If you want to learn more about our program or schedule a talk, please send us a request through BangkokMSP@state.gov.

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RELO Online Programs

U.S. Mission Thailand — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 12:42:00 +0000

RELO Online Programs

American English Live Teacher Development Series 21

The American English team is pleased to offer American English Live: Teacher Development Series 21. The six online seminars of the series cover a variety of topics intended for teachers of English or future teachers of English around the world.

At the end of each event, participants will have the opportunity to earn a digital badge that verifies their participation. Viewing group hosts, Public Affairs Offices, and Regional English Language Offices also have the option to issue e-certificates for those who attend four out of six sessions.

The series will take place from September 11 – November 20, 2024. These 60-minute sessions will be held every other Wednesday at 7 p.m. or Thursday 12 a.m. Thailand Local Time. Participants can join the sessions by viewing the live posts here: www.facebook.com/AmericanEnglishforEducators , according to the timetable given below:

Though not mandatory, registration is encouraged. Registered participants will receive email reminders with links to pre-session readings and online discussions.

Here is the link for registration: https://forms.office.com/r/H1ifw9HWEe

Online Professional English Network (OPEN)

Online Professional English Network (OPEN) offers 8-week, online university-level courses in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) developed by U.S. educational institutions.

Candidates must:

Be an English language professional
Have strong English language reading and writing skills (minimum 525 TOEFL, 70 iBT, or CEFR B2). You do not need to submit the test scores
Be a citizen of the country in which you are living
Be living in your country for the entire duration of the AE E-Teacher term
Have regular and reliable access to high-speed internet connection
Be able to spend 10 to 12 hours online each week for the duration of the 8-week course
Be willing to be enrolled in a second or third course, if your primary choice is unavailable

The selected candidates will be contacted for phone interview.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)

These MOOCs will help pre-intermediate to intermediate level learners improve their English skills in five major career fields. Each MOOC is five weeks in length, and each has a different facilitated course start date. After the start date of the first facilitated course, the MOOC is open for enrollment.

RELO Bangkok Webinar Series

The Regional English Language Office Bangkok is hosting a monthly webinar series by English Language Specialists and educational consultants. You can find videos of these sessions posted on both RELO Bangkok Facebook and RELO Bangkok YouTube playlist.

RELO Bangkok Facebook playlist: https://www.facebook.com/watch/relobangkok/259048908380362/

RELO Bangkok YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8JYQC0cpDPWWkmuwmoNJf6Z1NXFuMsUJ

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