Brazil English Teaching Assistant Award
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Award
USD 8.2K–8.2K ≈ €7.5K
Closing date
No closing date
Location
US
For
Individuals
About this opportunity
The Fulbright Brazil English Teaching Assistant Award provides an 8-month professional development opportunity for U.S. citizens to serve as language teaching assistants at Brazilian public universities. ETAs work 30 hours per week giving presentations on U.S. culture, preparing and leading classroom activities, and encouraging students to communicate in English. The program runs from March to November, corresponding to the Brazilian academic year. Grantees are assigned to universities throughout Brazil and are expected to engage in a supplementary project for 10-15 hours per week related to their personal, career, or educational interests. The program includes pre-departure and mandatory in-country orientation in São Paulo, and provides a monthly stipend, international travel benefits, health coverage, and mental health support. Ten awards are available annually.
8 - 9 mo
10 awards
December 2025 - January 2026 for semi-finalist notification
Who can apply
Applicant Types
individual
Citizenship
🇺🇸 United States
Project Locations
🇧🇷 Brazil
Region
Brazil
Years from Degree
Up to 8 years
How to apply
Interview required
Stages
- 1 two_stage
Required documents
cv · cover_letter · transcripts · letters_of_recommendation
Review process
Semi-finalists are notified in December-January and must complete an online interview with the Fulbright Commission in Brazil including a short class presentation. Final selection is based on the application package, interview, and teaching demonstration.
Additional benefits
- training
- health_insurance
- mentorship
- travel_support
Restrictions
- geographic_restrictions
- reporting_requirements
Post-award obligations
- acknowledge_funder