Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program

INTRODUCTION

Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program .................................................................. The Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program will provide opportunities to up to eight Indian secondary school teachers (6th to 12th grades) of English, Mathematics, or Science to participate in direct exchange of positions with U.S. teachers for the semester beginning August/September 2012, pending availability of funds. Indian teachers selected for this exchange will have the opportunity to work within a U.S. school system and experience U.S. society and culture. Similarly, U.S. teachers will work in an Indian school and share their expertise. The exchange will benefit both the Indian and U.S. teachers and their students, schools and communities.

COURSE AND ELIGIBILITY

Duration of Grant: One semester (August-December 2012/ January 2013) Eligibility Requirements

CAREER PROSPECTS

The applicant should: * have a bachelor`s degree in English, Mathematics, or Science subjects with a teacher training degree; * be a full-time teacher (6th to 12th grades) with five or more years of experience in a recognized school; and * must be eligible to obtain leave with pay during the period of exchange.

PAY PACKAGE

Application Due Date: September 15, 2011