Deadline Extension: ACTR Summer Russian Language Teachers Program

[Michael Warchol]

ANNOUNCEMENT
American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS is extending the deadline for new applications to the 2013 Summer Russian Language Teachers Program at Moscow State University. Finalists will receive full program funding* from the U.S. Department of Education (Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad). All program expenses will be paid for these participants (*less an initial program administration fee and domestic travel to and from Washington, D.C.).

Applications from K-12 teachers of Russian are especially encouraged.

NEW APPLICATION DEADLINE
The deadline for new applications for the Summer 2013 program is March 10, 2013. Interested applicants can access the online application at: https://www.onlineac.org/start/MzY1NDRfMzU1Xzk5NTc2/

THE PROGRAM
The Summer Russian Language Teachers Program is a six-week program in Russian language, culture, and linguistics for pre- and in-service teachers of Russian language. Applicants must be either graduate students preparing for a career in Russian-language education or current teachers of Russian (full-time) at the university, secondary school, or elementary school level.  Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

The fellowship provides:

- Full tuition for six weeks of study at Moscow State University;
- Housing in the Moscow State dormitory;
- Round-trip, international airfare from Washington, D.C. to Moscow;
- Pre-departure orientation in Washington. D.C.;
- Pre- and post-program testing
- Russian visa;
- A weekly stipend of $180;
- Weekly cultural excursions
- Weekend trip to the Golden Ring
- Medical insurance; and
- Ten graduate hours of credit from Bryn Mawr College.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Visit: www.acStudyAbroad.org/sumteach<http://www.acStudyAbroad.org/sumteach>
Email: outbound at americancouncils.org<mailto:outbound at americancouncils.org>

Russian Outbound Programs
American Councils for International Education (ACTR)
1828 L Street N.W., Suite 1200
Washington, D.C. 20036
T 202 833 7522
www.acStudyAbroad.org<http://www.acStudyAbroad.org>


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