Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program 2026-2027

Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program 2026-2027

About Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program 2026-2027

The Fulbright FLTA Program, an integral part of the Fulbright Student Program, funded by the U.S. Department of State, is a nine-month, non-degree program for early career English teachers teaching at college level or professionals in related fields. The program invites applications from early career English teachers teaching at college level or training to become a teacher of English, or a young professional in related fields (e.g., American Studies, American/English Literature, etc.). Selected FLTAs from India will teach Hindi and/or Urdu at select U.S. campuses during their nine-month grant beginning August/September 2026.

Fulbright FLTA participants have the opportunity to refine their teaching skills, increase their English language proficiency and extend their knowledge of the society and culture of the United States, while being teaching assistants for their native language to U.S. students and strengthening foreign language instruction at U.S. colleges and universities. The participants also interact with their host communities in conversation groups, extracurricular activities, and community outreach projects. India is one of the countries participating in the 2026 competition.

The FLTA program promotes cross-cultural understanding in the U.S. and in the home countries of the FLTA fellows. U.S. universities benefit from the presence of a native speaker on their campuses. FLTA fellows provide teaching assistance, by serving in various capacities, which may include teaching up to two classes per semester, and typically facilitate cultural events, language clubs and language tables. FLTA fellows are required to enroll in at least two courses per semester, one of which must be in U.S. Studies. As a result of the program, FLTA alumni return with a high proficiency in English and can speak with authenticity and authority about the United States, its values and its people.

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