U.S. Embassy in Georgia is currently accepting applications for its Fulbright Faculty Development Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About U.S. Embassy in Georgia - Fulbright Faculty Development Program
The Fulbright Faculty Development Program is designed for Georgian academics who want to improve their curriculum development, course design, and teaching practices through a five-month placement at a U.S. university or other eligible host institution.The programme gives participants an opportunity to learn from U.S. higher education practices and apply those approaches to their own academic fields.
Benefits of U.S. Embassy in Georgia - Fulbright Faculty Development Program
Participants receive several forms of financial and practical support.
The programme provides:
- Monthly stipend for five months
- Round-trip international transportation
- Domestic transportation
- Medical insurance
- Professional development funding
Depending on the U.S. host institution, additional support may include:
- Access to university facilities
- Office space
- Housing assistance
These additional host-institution benefits may vary.
U.S. Embassy in Georgia - Fulbright Faculty Development Program Requirements
Applicants must meet the programme’s academic, professional, citizenship, and language requirements.
Eligible applicants must:
- Be a citizen or permanent resident of Georgia
- Currently teach at a higher education institution
- Have at least two years of teaching experience
- Hold a university degree
- Have sufficient English-language proficiency
- Be able to participate fully in the five-month programme
Application Date and Process
- Online application at: https://apply.iie.org/ffsp2027
- Three (3) Letters of Reference (can be submitted online by instructors, professors or work supervisors)
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (resume)
- Academic transcripts/diplomas (certified translation into English or verified copies of original academic transcript and degree certificate – scanned and attached to the application)
- Official English translation of certificate for the current academic status (scanned and attached to the application)
- Valid results from the U.S. standardized test – if available, please submit standardized test scores by the time of application submission, otherwise only short-listed candidates will be required to take the official TOEFL test in October 2026 with free vouchers provided.
- Copy of passport
Application Deadline
20 September, 2026
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