U.S. Embassy & Consulate
in Vietnam

Hanoi, February 17, 2023 – The U.S. Embassy in Hanoi announces the 2023-2024 Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Short-term Program.  The program provides Vietnamese host institutions the opportunity to request an U.S. teacher for a one-time visit of two to six weeks.  The Fulbright Distinguished teachers will engage in collaborative projects with teacher training institutions; national, state, or local education ministries; educational organizations such as a research institutions, think tanks, or other governmental or non-governmental organizations; or elementary or secondary schools.  Projects should be implemented between April 2024 and December 2024 (Projects planned for implementation in June, July and August 2024 may receive priority consideration.)

The Fulbright Program will fund international travel costs and a daily honorarium for the U.S. teacher.

Vietnamese host institutions will be responsible for obtaining a visa approval letter from the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam including paperwork and related costs. Additionally, host institutions will provide the U.S. teacher with accommodation free of charge and cover in-country travel, meals, and transportation for airport pick-up and drop off.

The U.S. Embassy is proud to make this announcement on the 10-year anniversary of the U.S. – Vietnam Comprehensive Partnership. The Fulbright Distinguished Awards for Teaching Short-Term program plays an important role of deepening educational cooperation and people to people ties between the United States and Vietnam. Details of the program can be found at https://bit.ly/3olu4st

To request a Fulbright Distinguished Short-term teacher, potential host institutions should submit a request form to the Fulbright Program via email vnfulbright@state.gov by March 15, 2023.

For any questions and further information on this program, please contact Ms. Vu Thi Diu, Fulbright Program Assistant at 024-3850-5000 (Ext. 6033) or via vnfulbright@state.gov.