These Institutes provide a unique opportunity for junior faculty who are building academic careers in American Studies to participate in an intense study program with colleagues from around the world. Candidates must be able to undertake graduate-level academic work in English. These institutes are fully funded, including international travel, per diem and a book allowance.

This program is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State (ECA/A/E/USS). Participants will be selected through a competitive process from nominations submitted by American Embassies throughout the world. Although the public announcements for this year's Institutes have not yet been released, Institute themes have already been determined and are listed below. Additionally, you can view the programs provided in 2004 by visiting the following site: http://exchanges.state.gov/education/amstudy/fasi.htm

Interested scholars should contact Mr. Scott E Smith or Ms. Mikiko Matsumoto of the American Embassy's Public Affairs Section via email. The deadline for applications is Monday, February 14, 2005.

Mr. Scott E Smith SmithSE@state.gov
Mikiko Matsumoto MatsumotoMX@state.gov

2005 STUDY OF THE UNITED STATES INSTITUTE THEMES

* U.S. Foreign Policy

Host Institution: To Be Determined (TBD)
Tentative Program Dates: Between mid June and early August 2005

* Contemporary American Literature

Host Institution: TBD
Tentative Program Dates: Between mid June and early August 2005

* Religious Pluralism in the U.S.

Host Institution: TBD
Tentative Program Dates: Between mid June and early August 2005

* American Civilization

Host Institution: New York University (New York, NY)
Tentative Program Dates: June 11- July 24, 2005

* U.S. Political Economy and the Global Economic System

Host Institution: Dickinson College (Carlisle, PA)
Tentative Program Dates: June 26-August 6, 2005

* American Politics and Political Thought

Host Institution: TBD
Tentative Program Dates: TBD, but commencing either in late June or early July and
concluding in early to mid-August 2005