Work on a US campus as a German-language teaching assistant while attending 2–3 courses per semester.
Generally speaking, FLTAs assist their host institutions in the instruction of German for 20 hours per week. FLTA duties vary widely based on the specific needs of individual institutions—some FLTAs are expected to teach language courses on their own with minimal in-class supervision, while others may be much more involved in providing extracurricular support for established language programs, such as leading conversation groups, participating in community events or lectures, working in language laboratories, or contributing to language materials development. Some FLTAs live on campus with their students in an international house and actively participate in the campus community. The idea of the program is to have a native speaker on campus as a linguistic and cultural resource, both inside and outside the classroom. Many institutions are looking for young, lively, and energetic native speakers of German that spark their students' excitement for language learning and international travel.
Every FLTA package is tailor-made, and the roles vary slightly based on the needs of the host institution. Fulbright Austria ensures that all FLTAs receive roughly the same financial package based on the offers made by specific host institutions. FLTAs receive support from Fulbright Austria and the Institute of International Education (IIE) in New York before their departure to the US and throughout their stay.
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Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program
Aim and Benefits of Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program
The following benefits are included in every FLTA package:
- A pre-departure orientation session in Austria
- An orientation seminar and an enrichment seminar in the US
- The chance to be a part of a larger community of Fulbrighters in Austria and the US
- Room, board, and tuition re-mission for two courses per semester on a credit or audit basis as well as a small stipend from the host institution
- A travel & relocation allowance of €2,000
- Visa sponsorship for a J-1 visa*
Requirements for Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program Qualification
- Austrian citizenship is required to participate in this program.
- Candidates should be early-career participants and capable of succeeding in the dual role of teaching assistant and student at their host institution.
- Candidates must have at least completed their undergraduate education at an accredited Austrian university**, university of applied sciences (Fachhochschule), or university college of teacher education (pädagogische Hochschule). Students who are in their last semester of their FH/PH studies may apply. Acceptance into the program is contingent upon having completed an undergraduate degree by June.
- Students with a degree or training in the following fields are particularly encouraged to apply: German studies, British and American studies, German as a foreign language (Deutsch als Fremdsprache), linguistics, translation studies, and teacher education.
- Strong English language skills are expected. All participants in the FLTA Program are expected to take the TOEFL test before departing for the US. The TOEFL is not needed at the time of the application but will be required at a later stage in the application process.
- Teaching experience is an advantage but not necessarily required.
- Candidates that have already received a Fulbright grant in the past are ineligible to apply for the Fulbright FLTA program.
Documents Required for Application
Candidates must submit an online application on the platform managed by the Institute of International Education (IIE).
Candidates must also upload the following documents to complete their online application:
- Academic transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended. Candidates should submit transcripts (Nachweis über den Studienerfolg) for all subjects studied and examinations taken, including grades if the candidate is a student/graduate. Those who have graduated from a university college of teacher education (pädagogische Hochschule) should include a copy of their Studienbuch to confirm grades.
- Copies of diplomas from all post-secondary schools attended. Candidates should submit Diplomprüfungs- and Abschlusszeugnisse for all diplomas and degrees.
- Three reference/recommendation letters. These letters should be completed online by professors (or former employers).
Please note that the following documents are not required at this point of the application:
- Fulbright medical form for FLTA candidates
- TOEFL (accepted candidates will receive a voucher to register for the TOEFL for free; candidates who already have a TOEFL score that is not older than two years should include a copy of their results)
- English translations of transcripts and diplomas
Candidates are requested to submit both their application and their letters of recommendation online. The deadline to submit a completed application is 15 November. Incomplete applications and/or late applications will not be considered.
Application Deadline
November 15, 2023
How to Apply
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Applications for the FLTA program must be submitted online using the IIE platform. Please download and carefully read the FLTA application instructions in our Download Area and the information about grant provided below before proceeding to the application.
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