Study of the United States (U.S.) Institutes are six-week academic programs for multinational groups of university faculty from abroad. Institutes are held at university campuses throughout the United States and focus on a particular theme or topic in American studies. Approximately 18-30 foreign educators participate in each institute.

These institutes strengthen curricula and improve the quality of teaching about the United States in academic institutions overseas. Each program includes two components: an intensive, four-week academic seminar and a two-week study tour designed to reinforce the academic content of the seminar.

Cultural activites of all kinds complement the programs and help to increase the participants' understanding of U.S. society.

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