ELIGIBILITY
U.S. students holding at least a B.A. by the time of arrival in Germany, typically in German or German Studies. Married grantees can only be considered under exceptional circumstances. Adequate proficiency in German is required.
Prerequisites
- U.S. citizenship
- A high level of academic achievement
- A solid application
DESCRIPTION
The program helps to improve the teaching of the American language and American studies at German secondary schools (Gesamtschule, Gymnasium, Realschule, Berufsbildende Schule). American teaching assistants usually cooperate closely with a German teacher of English and take over certain responsibilities in the classroom, especially with regard to projects on the U.S. The duration of the award is usually one school year, beginning in early September and ending in late June.
University affiliation and part-time study may be feasible when the assigned school is located in or near a town with a university.
The program is conducted by the Fulbright Commission in close cooperation with the Pädagogische Austauschdienst (PAD) in Bonn.
NUMBER OF GRANTS
Approximately 70 grants are available, all in the full maintenance category.
GRANT BENEFITS
- Monthly stipend of currently Euro 800
- Health insurance
- International travel (according to the guidelines set by the Fulbright Commission)
- Current German visa regulations require a valid passport for American grantees traveling to Germany. The Fulbright Commission assists its grantees in applying for a residence permit after arrival.
- Orientation and mid-year meetings
- General administrative support through the Fulbright Commission in Berlin.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE & DEADLINES
Applicants still affiliated with a university should consult the Fulbright Program Advisor at their institution for application information and deadline. At-large applicants no longer at a university should contact the Institute of International Exchange directly.
Applicants should contact their advisor or the IIE in the spring preceding the year in which they wish to teach.
All applications will be reviewed by special selection committees, and grants are awarded in competition and depending on funds available.
Contact
American Programs
Email contact
Tel: +49 (0) 30-284443-773
Fulbright-Kommission
Oranienburger Straße 13-14
10178 Berlin
Germany
