Fulbright Scholar Award Program Information
Application Deadline
August 1 (Yearly)
Frequently Asked Questions for SVSU Faculty/Staff when Applying for a Fulbright Award
- What if I apply for a Fulbright Award and it doesn’t correspond with my sabbatical?
SVSU views the Fulbright Scholar Award as an honor and will support the faculty member who receives the award.
- What is expected of me as an SVSU faculty member?
Each person completing a Fulbright appointment must submit a final report to their Dean and the Office of Vice President of Academic Affairs, detailing the work accomplished and an evaluation of the project’s accomplishments. This report can also be the same report that is submitted to the Fulbright Commission. Attached to the report must be copies of any supporting materials prepared as part of the project. The report will be due 90 days after completion of the award. It is expected that the employee/faculty member will not seek other employment and will remain off the job market while fulfilling the Fulbright award obligations.
- As a faculty member, will my time towards promotion be affected by this award? No
- What if the Fulbright Scholar salary is not the same as the salary I currently make? SVSU will pay the salary gap difference.
- How will I get paid when I am living in another country since Fulbright does not mail me a paycheck?
The first check is sent directly to you about four weeks prior to your departure date; subsequent checks are sent quarterly to your U.S. bank or designated representative. Scholars are paid quarterly; check can’t be mailed abroad. Many Fulbright awardees designate their university as their representative so that paychecks are uninterrupted.
- Will the SVSU professional development monies (currently $1,000/year) be available to me?
Yes. For example, these dollars may be used to purchase materials about the host country or for materials which will be used in the lecturing/research assignment.
- Will my healthcare at SVSU continue if I am living in another country for the award period?
The Fulbright grant packet will include information on tax reporting and health insurance. Fulbright grantees receive coverage of $100,000 for the grantee only per accident or illness under the provisions of the ASPE policy underwritten by the U.S. Department of State. Pre-existing conditions are not covered. You are advised to maintain your current health insurance policy. Your SVSU healthcare benefits will remain in place. Notify Michigan Education Special Services Association (MESSA), your health care provider, where you will be living and for the length of time. Call 800-292-4910 and ask for the benefits department. See www.messa.org .
- How will I turn in my receipts to receive reimbursement from MESSA and/or Blue Cross Blue Shield?
If you are required to pay out-of-pocket at the time of service, you will need to submit your receipts to MESSA for reimbursement. You can contact MESSA at 800-292-4910 for claim reimbursement instructions . For additional assistance regarding your benefits, contact Ann Miner, Coordinator of Benefits at 964-7100 or aminer(at)svsu.edu.
See also CIES FAQs http://www.cies.org/us_scholars/FAQs.htm
Fulbright Scholar Award Recipients
| Andrews, Art | Norway (1982–1983) | Chemistry | Research | andrewes@svsu.edu |
| Hastings, Phyllis | Nigeria (1987–1989) | English Language | Lecture | pgh(at)svsu.edu |
| Kerman, Judy | Dominican Republic (2002) | American Literature | Lecture/Research | kerman(at)svsu.edu |
| Krause, Karen | Mexico (2001) | Sociology | Research | kkrause(at)svsu.edu |
| Lesko, John | Oman (2007) | TEFL/Applied Linguistics | Lecture | jpleskp(at)svsu.edu |
| McManus, Thomas | Finland (2001–2002) | Education | Lecture/Research | mcmanus(at)svsu.edu |
| Menard, Al | Turkey (1991–1992) | Physics | Lecture/Research | amenard(at)svsu.edu |
| Munn, Paul | Turkey (2001–2002) | American Literature | Lecture | ptmunn(at)svsu.edu |
| Park, Hong | Korea (2002–2003) | Economics | Lecture/Research | hyp(at)svsu.edu |
| Thompson, Gary | Poland (1982–1984) | American Literature | Lecture | glt(at)svsu.edu |
| Thompson, Gary | Poland (1987–1988) | American Literature | Lecture | glt(at)svsu.edu |
| Wolff, Janice | Sweden (1999) | Rhetoric/Composition | Lecture/Research | jwolff(at)svsu.edu |
| Youngstedt, Scott | Morocco and Tunisia (2001) | Anthropology | Research | smy(at)svsu.edu |
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Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program (FLTA)
Since 1968, the Institute of International Education (IIE) has administered the Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program, aimed at strengthening foreign language instruction at U.S. educational institutions by establishing a native-speaker presence. The study of languages is essential in creating true understanding among people of different nations. The Fulbright FLTA Program is designed to develop American's knowledge of foreign languages by supporting teaching assistantships in over 29 languages at hundreds of U.S. institutions of higher education.
Host Institution
What can the Host Institution expect from IHE?
IIE is committed to delivering program excellence to a diverse range of participants, sponsors, and donors. Its mission is to promote closer educational relations between the people of the United States and those of other countries, strengthening and linking institutions of higher learning globally, building leadership skills and enhancing the capacity of individuals and organizations to address local and global challenges. 18,000 men and women from 175 nations participate in Institute of International Education-administered programs each year. IIE works hand-in-hand with schools across the U.S. and the world.
Why do FLTAs apply for Teaching Assistantships in the U.S.?
- to gain a unique teaching experience that may help them advance their careers at home
- to benefit from the enormous resources (libraries and available technology) offered by American colleges and universities to work on home country research projects
- to learn American teaching methodologies that can be implemented in their language teaching
- to experience the American way of life first-hand
- to become truly global citizens contributing to mutual understanding
- to use and improve their English language skills daily
Who can host?
- small private and public liberal arts colleges
- large private and public universities
- community colleges
- K–12 public schools
Host institutions are:
- welcoming to international students and scholars,
- interested in expanding or enhancing their foreign language offerings,
- interested in providing their American students with more opportunities to learn about other cultures,
- eager to assist a student teacher assimilate into their campus and community,
- able to mentor a novice teacher and first-time visitor to the U.S.,
- happy to receive the assistance and funding associated with hosting a Fulbright FLTA, and
- able to provide a tuition and fees waiver for the required two courses per semester.
FLTAs are:
- English language teachers in their home countries or training to become teachers in their home countries,
- between the ages of 21–29,
- from over 45 countries worldwide,
- academically strong students,
- interested in music, art, dance, sports, and more,
- eager to experience life in the United States and share their culture,
- well-screened by Fulbright Commissions and U.S. Embassies abroad,
- individually matched to each institution's unique requirements, and
- prepared to assume responsibilities of teaching/assistant teaching in their native language.
FLTA Assistantships at SVSU
| FLTA Name/ | Program Start Date | Program End Date | Subject(s) Taught |
| Abdulfattah Al-Mohsin/ Saudi Arabia | August 28, 2006 | May 5, 2007 | Arabic Language/Culture |
| Zakariya Al-Sheibani/ Oman | August 22, 2007 | May 10, 2008 | Arabic Language/Culture I & II |