ACTION REQUEST AND SUMMARY:

1. The U.S. Embassy is calling for candidate nominations for six Summer 2025 Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSIs) for multinational groups of experienced university faculty, scholars, and other related professionals. The candidate nominations are due January 22, 11:59pm.

Institutes will take place over the course of five to six weeks beginning between late-May and early-July 2025; exact dates for each Institute will be communicated in spring 2025.

Each Institute will take place at a U.S. academic institution. Should health, safety, and travel conditions pose significant challenges, the programs may pivot to a modified virtual format.

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Application forms must be sent in a WORD format only at the following e-mail address: Această adresă de email este protejată contra spambots. Trebuie să activați JavaScript pentru a o vedea.

If applicants will not receive confirmation e-mails within 24 hours during work week, they should call the following phone number 0721 288 797, between 10 – 15 hrs.

Selected and non-selected candidates will be informed via e-mail about the results of this competition. Results are typically announced in April/May.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

2. 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.

3. (U) SUSIs 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.

4. (U) SUSIs for Scholars comprises 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.
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