For regular-cycle projects is February 1, 2012.
For off-cycle projects is June 1, 2012.

Georgetown reviews EL Fellow applications and candidate portfolios as they are received. Applications completed and received by February 1, 2012; receive priority consideration for regular cycle 2012-2013 academic year (which, for most projects, is September 2012 through June 2013).

Priority deadline for 2012-2013 projects January/February 2013 through November/December 2013 is June 1, 2012. Applications completed and received AFTER June 1, 2012, may also be considered for the 2012-2013 academic year, depending upon project availability.

Recruitment (ongoing)
The Georgetown Program Management team and the Regional Recruitment Centers screen and process applications as they are received. Qualified applicants are entered into the EL Fellow candidate database. Georgetown focuses its recruitment efforts on English teaching professionals who closely match the needs of individual country proposals for U.S. Embassy sponsored projects.

Priority Application Deadline (February 1, 2012)
The deadline for priority consideration for the AY 2012-2013 regular-cycle projects is February 1, 2012; however, the selection schedule will be accelerated this year and the selection process will start soon after State Department projects are announced in early February. Only applicants with complete portfolios will be considered for fellowships. Georgetown will accept applications until all AY 2012-2013 projects are filled.

Interviews (ongoing)
The Georgetown Program Management team contacts qualified applicants to schedule interviews beginning in January. Georgetown University and Regional Recruitment Centers conduct interviews in person, through webcam conferencing, or by phone. In addition, some candidates may be interviewed at TESOL conferences and events.

Projects (March)
Approximately 100 State Department approved AY 2012-2013 projects will be posted on the EL Fellow Program website in early February.

Candidate Rosters (February - May)
Beginning in February, Georgetown draws upon the pool of qualified applicants to identify finalist candidates for specific U.S. Embassy-sponsored EL Fellow projects. Georgetown presents a roster of candidates for each EL Fellow project to the Office of English Language Programs and to the appropriate U.S. Embassy. Each roster is compiled based on the needs of the specific project, the applicant’s skills and experience, and the applicant’s Regional Preferences.

Selection of Fellows (March - June)
The vetting process of candidates is conducted by the Department of State and is typically completed by the end of June. The Georgetown Program Management team notifies the successful candidates. Candidates have two business days from the time they are notified to accept or decline the fellowship offer.

Georgetown University will attend the 2012 TESOL Annual Convention in Philadelphia, PA to conduct in-person interviews and share information about the Program.

Preparation for Departure (June - July)
The Georgetown Program Management team ensures that selected Fellows are well prepared for their assignments. Fellows receive a comprehensive Fellowship Information Package, which includes a program handbook, detailed description of the country project, agreement to program terms and conditions, health benefit plan and health verification forms, and other logistical and travel details.

Mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation in Washington, DC (August 13-16, 2012)
All Fellows will travel to Washington, DC, for a four-day orientation. The EL Fellow Program provides travel costs, hotel, and a per diem during the orientation. The State Department and the Georgetown Program Management team explain all logistical, legal, security and health-related issues. The orientation also usually addresses issues of leadership, team building, EFL teaching best practices, and cultural sensitivity/awareness training, as well as problem-solving and conflict prevention techniques. Small group and region-specific briefings are conducted at that time.

Fellowship (September - June)
Fellows typically begin their assignments the first week of September. However, some fellowships begin in late September or early October, and other projects begin in early 2013. Throughout the fellowship, Public Affairs Section (PAS) and Regional English Language Officers (RELOs) posted at U.S. Embassies provide on-the-ground support and guidance.

Candidate Selection Timeline for Off-cycle Projects
Recruitment (ongoing)
The Georgetown Program Management team and the Regional Recruitment Centers screen and process applications as they are received. Qualified applicants are entered into the EL Fellow candidate database. Georgetown focuses its recruitment efforts on English teaching professionals who closely match the needs of individual country proposals for U.S. Embassy sponsored projects.

Priority Application Deadline (June 1, 2012)
The deadline for priority consideration for AY 2012-2013 off-cycle projects is June 1, 2012; off-cycle projects are announced in May. Only applicants with complete portfolios will be considered for fellowships. Georgetown will accept applications until all AY 2012-2013 projects are filled.

Projects (May)
Approximately 10-20 State Department approved AY 2012-2013 off-cycle projects will be posted on the EL Fellow Program website in May.

Candidate Rosters (June - August)
Beginning in June, Georgetown draws upon the pool of qualified applicants to identify finalist candidates for specific U.S. Embassy-sponsored EL Fellow projects. Georgetown presents a roster of candidates for each EL Fellow project to the Office of English Language Programs and to the appropriate U.S. Embassy. Each roster is compiled based on the needs of the specific project, the applicant’s skills and experience, and the applicant’s Regional Preferences.

Selection of Fellows (June - September)
The vetting process of candidates is conducted by the Department of State and is typically completed by the end of September. The Georgetown Program Management team notifies the successful candidates. Candidates have two business days from the time they are notified to accept or decline the fellowship offer.

Preparation for Departure (September - December)
The Georgetown Program Management team ensures that selected Fellows are well prepared for their assignments. Fellows receive a comprehensive Fellowship Information Package, which includes a program handbook, detailed description of the country project, agreement to program terms and conditions, health benefit plan and health verification forms, and other logistical and travel details.

Mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation in Washington, DC (December 3-6, 2012)
All Fellows will travel to Washington, DC, for a three-day orientation. The EL Fellow Program provides travel costs, hotel, and a per diem during the orientation. The State Department and the Georgetown Program Management team explain all logistical, legal, security and health-related issues. The orientation also usually addresses issues of leadership, team building, EFL teaching best practices, and cultural sensitivity/awareness training, as well as problem-solving and conflict prevention techniques. Small group and region-specific briefings are conducted at that time.

Fellowship (January - December)
Off-cycle Fellows typically begin their assignments in January or February. However, some fellowships begin in March. Throughout the fellowship, Public Affairs Section (PAS) and Regional English Language Officers (RELOs) posted at U.S. Embassies provide on-the-ground support and guidance.

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