Peru
7 English Teaching Assistant Award
Accepted Degree Levels
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Grant PeriodMarch StartGrant Length9 Months |
Award Type
Award Profile
ETAs will offer their support and academic and professional knowledge to students and professors in the classroom of their host institution for 20-25 hours per week. They will share their understanding and first-hand experience of U.S. culture by organizing and executing educational, cultural, and social activities, both within the classroom and in extracurricular programs. In addition to their principal work at their assigned institution, ETAs will also design and dedicate 10 hours per week to a socially-oriented supplementary project. ETAs are responsible for prioritizing their work in their affiliation center and will be expected to complete a monthly report for the Fulbright Commission in Peru, in which they will provide updates on their work.
Grant Length
Grant Period
Grant Length: 9 months
Grant periods are typically from March to mid-December, 2026 (9 months).
Orientation
Mandatory. The Commission in Peru will organize online mandatory pre-departure group and individual sessions with all ETAs starting November 2025 - January 2026. The grant period starts with a mandatory 5-day orientation in Peru organized by the Fulbright Commission in Lima. Candidates should plan to arrive in Lima at the beginning of March.
Candidate Profile
The Fulbright Commission in Peru welcomes applications from candidates with a demonstrated interest in working in an educational environment. Candidates with degrees in English, Spanish, Education, or TEFL/applied linguistics with some experience teaching or tutoring are preferred. Other fields will be seriously considered if combined with teaching experience and/or coursework in pedagogy.
What is life like for Fulbrighters in the host country?
Peru's territory consists of 59% jungle, 30% mountains and 11% coast and is home to 11 ecoregions, making it one of the most eco-diverse countries in the world. Of the 115 life zones that exist on earth, Peru has 84. Depending on where you live you, can have humid and tropical weather with severe rain (jungle), dry weather with significant fluctuations in temperature throughout the day (mountains), a sunny climate all year round (northern coast) or moderate temperature, high humidity, and little rain (central and southern coast).
With a rich history that goes back five thousand years, Peru is home to the oldest civilization in the Americas (Caral), to one of the Modern World Wonders (Machu Picchu), and to several World Heritage sites. Spanish colonial architecture coincides with pre-Inca ruins and vibrant contemporary buildings in the major cities of Lima, Cusco and Arequipa.
El pais de todas las sangres is a Peruvian saying that recognizes the different migrations that made Peru the melting pot that it is today. Every migration has enriched Peru's culture as well as its cuisine; hence, Peruvians are very proud of their cuisine and of their diverse ethnic origins.
Even as Peruvians recognize the diversity within their society, racism persists as a significant topic for communities and individuals dealing with and contributing to discrimination. Societal and government efforts have raised awareness about intolerance with the aim of tackling this problem and promoting a culture of respect and inclusion. As a Fulbrighter, your experiences with diverse perspectives and viewpoints on this issue may vary depending on your location and role. It is important to note that there are various resources available for further information on this subject.
Eligibility
6 Months
Degree Level of Applicant
- Bachelor's
- Master's
Foreign Language Proficiency
Additional Information: A Foreign Language Evaluation by a college-level Spanish language instructor is required.
Successful candidates must be articulate English speakers with native-level fluency.
Placement Type
- Secondary School
- University/Post-Secondary Institution
Grantees will be assigned to teaching assistantship positions at COARS (Government-run High Performance Schools), universities and technical schools in Lima or in the Peruvian provinces.
ETAs will be assigned as language-learning assistants, but will not be responsible for teaching entire courses. The Fulbright Commission will match the grantee with the appropriate host institution. Details of assignments will be subject to communication between the Fulbright Commission and the host institution and based on the academic profile of the selected candidate and the host institution's needs. In these cases, the Commission will discuss project alternatives with the grantee when the placement is made.
Placement Locations
- Capital City
- Regional City
- Rural
ETAs may be placed in rural or urban areas depending on the location of the host institution.
Supplementary Project
English Teaching Assistants responsibilities at their host institution will be up to 25 hours per week; therefore, grantees are expected to engage in other activities related to their personal, career, and/or educational interests. Applicants should consider a project that they would pursue if awarded the grant. Applicants should keep in mind that these activities should be flexible respective to geographic location, since they will not know where they will be placed until October 2025. For example, ETAs may pursue a course of study, conduct research into topics or issues relative to Peru, engage in specific volunteer activities, or a combination of these activities.
Award Benefits
- A stipend broadly based on the cost of living in the host country. These funds may be used by the grantee to support housing, meals, and incidental costs during the grant period.
- International travel benefits
- Accident & sickness health benefits
- 24/7 mental health support line for urgent and non-urgent situations
- 12 months of non-competitive eligibility (NCE) hiring status within the federal government
- English language teaching preparatory course
Stipend Amount
This is an estimated amount and is subject to change. The financial terms of the grant will be confirmed in the grant document issued after selection.
One-Time Allowances
This is an estimated amount and is subject to change. The financial terms of the grant will be confirmed in the grant document issued after selection.
- Research/Materials allowance
- Settling in allowance
Both a $500 one time settling in allowance, and a $500 academic allowance will be provided upon arrival to Peru.
Additional Grant Benefits
- Mid-year seminar
Estimated Cost of Living
Consider using cost of living comparison websites to gain a better understanding of the potential costs in your host country.
Approximately $1,062 USD in Lima/month.
This website may help you estimate the cost of living, meals, and incidentals in different capital cities. Significant differences can exist in smaller towns where costs tend to be lower.
Dependents
Housing Arrangements
ETAs will be responsible for covering housing expenses with their stipend.