Academic Program

IIE works with corporations, established businesses, law firms, research institutes, museums, libraries, post-secondary accredited educational institutions and similar types of host organizations to sponsor international participants who conduct research, lecture, observe, or consult in exchange programs lasting from three weeks to five years.

The primary purpose of BridgeUSA programs in these categories is to foster the exchange of ideas between Americans and foreign nationals, to stimulate international collaborative research efforts, and to share specialized skills.

Academic Program Application

For programs in the Research Scholar, Professor, Short-term Scholar, Specialist and College and University Student/Student non-degree categories. Participants in these categories research, lecture, study, observe and/or demonstrate special skill or knowledge.

• Research Scholar, Professor & Short-term Scholar: For professors, researchers, post-/pre-doc, graduate students, doctors, attorneys (or similar) to lecture, observe, research or consult in connection with research project. Up to five years in duration.
  
  Download the Scholar Fact Sheet and Fees (PDF)

• Specialist: A recognized expert in a field of specialized knowledge or skill who will consult or demonstrate special knowledge or skill. Up 1-year duration. 
  
  Download the Specialist Fact Sheet and Fees (PDF)

• College and University Students: International students participate in a full-time degree or non-degree study program at an accredited post-secondary academic institution.
  
  Download the College and University Student Fact Sheet and Fees (PDF)

• Student Interns: International students enrolled in a post-secondary academic program abroad participate in an internship at a U.S. host institution that meets their foreign degree requirements.
  
  Download the Student Intern Fact Sheet and Fees (PDF)