IREX, on behalf of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs (ECA), is inviting qualified professionals to apply to serve as application reviewers for the 2025-2026 Fulbright Teacher Exchanges program. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of global education by evaluating talented educators from around the world who are passionate about making an impact in their communities.
Reviewer Responsibilities
As a Fulbright Teacher Exchange application reviewer, your primary responsibilities will include:
- Evaluating and Scoring Applications: Reviewers will evaluate program applicants based on a set of scoring criteria and guidelines provided by IREX and approved by ECA. Each reviewer will assess 20-40 applications using IREX’s online system.
- Review Timeline: The review process will take place in 2-4 week periods between March 2025 and August 2025. Exact timing will depend on the program, and further details will be shared with selected reviewers.
- Live Nomination Panel: Following the review period, reviewers may be invited to participate in a 2-hour virtual nomination panel to discuss the applicants and finalize nomination decisions.
Who Should Apply?
We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds with the following experience and expertise to apply:
- Primary or Secondary Education Professionals: Those with experience in the K-12 education system, especially in international settings.
- International Education and Exchange Experience: Professionals who have worked in cross-cultural education programs or exchanges.
- Youth Development and Empowerment: Individuals with a passion for empowering young people through education.
- Specialized Expertise: Professionals with expertise in areas such as social-emotional learning, environmental education, media and digital literacy, TEFL, STEM, or teacher training are particularly encouraged to apply.
Reviewers should represent the diversity of global society and have the knowledge and experience to critically evaluate the potential impact of applicants’ work.
Honorarium
As a token of appreciation for your time and expertise, selected reviewers will receive a $250 honorarium for their contributions to the review process.
How to Apply
If you meet the qualifications and are interested in becoming an application reviewer for the 2025-2026 Fulbright Teacher Exchanges, please follow the link below to complete the brief online application form and upload your CV. We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Apply Here to Serve as an Application Reviewer
Application Deadline
The final deadline for submitting your application is March 1, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST.
We look forward to your application and thank you in advance for your interest in supporting the Fulbright Teacher Exchange program. Should you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to contact us at fulbrightreaders@irex.org.
Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to the global education community and empower educators worldwide. Apply today!
Please note:
- Employees of ECA, IREX, Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FFSB), U.S. Embassies, or Fulbright Commissions are not eligible to serve as an application reviewer.
- Individuals selected to serve as an application reviewer must wait one full program year before being eligible to apply for the program that they reviewed for.
