Ecuador English Teaching Assistant Award

The Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Program aims to strengthen English language instruction at Ecuadorian higher education institutions by establishing the presence of native speakers. At the same time, U.S. participants will gain from intensive cross-cultural interaction with Ecuadorian students and faculty. The grantee will be assigned to a specific academic higher education institution based on the candidate's academic profile and the specific needs of the host institution. ETAs will be assigned as language-teaching assistants for up to 26 hours per week. Responsibilities may include giving presentations on different topics related to the United States, preparing classroom activities, and encouraging students to communicate in English through conversation clubs. The 9-month grant starts in September 2026 and ends in June 2027. Grantees are expected to engage in supplementary projects related to their personal, career, and educational interests outside of their teaching responsibilities.