The Fulbright Commission has started to collaborate with the Council of International Programs USA in a program to provide practical training for professionals in social work. Each program contains : a professional practicum, educational and cultural opportunities, and immersion into American culture.

CIPUSA is an organization based in Cleveland, Ohio, whose mission is to provide cross-cultural experiences and professional development. In the course of 35 years it has brought almost 10.000 mid-career professionals from 147 countries to the United States, for several months of practical training.

In the initial stage of this program in Uruguay, the Fulbright Commission is seeking to place professionals who are working in social services, in the non-profit sector. Applicants must be at least 21 years old, have a university degree and 3 years of professional experience. Fluency in English is also required (minimum TOEFL score of 500).

The practical training may last 4, 12 or 18 months. In the 4 month programs, the trainee is provided room and board through a host family. In the longer programs trainees are provided a shared apartment.