Fulbright Finnish Language and Culture Teaching Assistant Program (FLTA)

The Fulbright Finnish Language and Culture Teaching Assistant Program (FLTA) places Finnish students and early-career teachers at U.S. universities for a nine-month academic-year appointment to assist in teaching Finnish language and culture. Participants act as teaching assistants, may organize cultural events, and may take up to four university courses free of charge. The programme aims to support the teaching of Finnish in the U.S., provide professional teaching experience, and foster cultural exchange between Finland and the United States.

Approx. EUR 20,000 grant (including university contribution); right to complete four university courses free of charge; free TOEFL voucher; no U.S. visa fees; orientation training and personal advising; networking and alumni connections.

Applicants must have at least a Bachelor's degree. The programme is suitable for Master's and Doctoral students from all fields, recent graduates and early-career teachers; applicants must have good English skills, be Finnish citizens, and be eligible for a J-1 visa (dual Finnish–U.S. citizens and those with U.S. permanent residence are ineligible).

Applicants follow the Foundation's application instructions and apply via the IIE online application portal for the FLTA programme.