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applicable. Performance monitoring is not applicable.

Audits:

This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-133. All fiscal records will be subject to audit by the Department at any time within three years after expiration of the contract or grant.

Records:

All records supporting claims under grants or relating to accountability for awarded funds must be available on request: (1) For three years after close of the fiscal year of grant expiration or (2) until the grantee is notified of completion of the Federal audit, whichever is later.

Account Identification:

91-0201-0-1-502.

Obligations:

(Project Grants) FY 08 $5,943,200; FY 09 est $6,344,000; FY 10 est $6,344,000

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:

Varies by competition.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Fiscal Year 2008: For FY 2008, 11 new awards and 32 continuation awards were to be made. Fiscal Year 2009: For FY 2009, 21 new awards and 22 continuation awards are expected to be made. Fiscal Year 2010: For FY 2010, 9 new awards and 32 continuation awards are expected to be made. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:

Program regulations are available at 34 CFR 655, 660, and the Education Department General Administrative Regulations. Contact the program office for information.

Regional or Local Office: None.

Headquarters Office:

Sam Eisen, International Education Program Service, Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave., SW, Washington, District of Columbia 20202 Email: sam.eisen@ed.gov Phone: (202) 502-7522. Website Address:

http://www.ed.gov/programs/iegpsirs/. RELATED PROGRAMS:

84.015 National Resource Centers Program for Foreign Language and Area Studies or Foreign Language and International Studies Program and Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship Program; 84.016 Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language Programs; 84.018 Overseas Programs Special Bilateral Projects; 84.019 Overseas Programs - Faculty Research Abroad; 84.021 Overseas Programs - Group Projects Abroad; 84.022 Overseas Programs - Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad; 84.229 Language Resource Centers

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

Fiscal Year 2008: HEA Title VI, Part A, Section 606: An Assessment Study";
"National Proficiency Tests in Ukrainian and Croatian"; "Teaching about the
Americas: An Electronic Curriculum"; "Instructional Materials on China and
Japan"; "Proficiency-based Business Arabic"; "A CD-ROM-based Video in
Japanese Language and Culture"; "Middle East Curriculum and Dissemination
Project"; "Teaching Materials for Russian Language Instruction at the
Secondary Schools Level"; "Africa: Media and Education Project"; "Survey of
Foreign Language Entrance and Degree Requirements in U.S. Colleges and
Universities." International Law - Video Course and Learner's Guide, Hausa
Language and Culture Video Project, The Muslim Middle East: Curriculum
Development and Dissemination Project. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data
Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:

The criteria for selecting proposals is stated in 34 CFR 655.31, 660.31, 660.32, and 660.33. The Secretary will evaluate applications in accordance with the published criteria. An applicant may receive as many as five or ten points or as few as zero points under each criterion. (20 U.S.C. 1121-1127, 3063-3065.).

84.018 OVERSEAS PROGRAMS_SPECIAL BILATERAL PROJECTS FEDERAL AGENCY:

Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of Education

AUTHORIZATION:

Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, as amended,,
Executive Order Section 102(b)(6)., Public Law 87-256.
OBJECTIVES:

To increase mutual understanding and knowledge between the people of the United States and those in other countries by offering qualified U.S. educators opportunities to participate in short-term study seminars abroad on topics in the social sciences and the humanities.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

PROJECT GRANTS

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:

Program funds provide round-trip economy airfare, room and board, tuition and fees for seminars. Actual locations may vary from year-to-year. No dependents are to accompany awardees participating in seminars. Applicant Eligibility:

(1) Applicants must be U.S. citizens or have permanent resident status; (2) must hold a bachelor's degree; (3) must have at least 3 years full-time in teaching, administering or supervising in the humanities, the social sciences or social studies subjects; (4) applicants must be currently employed full-time in teaching, administering or supervising in the aforementioned areas; (5) applicants also must meet any language requirements if applicable (see the application booklet for details). If selected, awardees must furnish evidence of good health and emotional maturity.

Beneficiary Eligibility:

(1) Undergraduate faculty members of four year colleges/universities and 2-year community colleges in the fields of the humanities and social sciences; (2) supervisors and secondary (grades 9 through 12) and elementary and junior high school (grades K through 8) teachers of social studies and humanities; and (3) curriculum development specialists, administrators of local and State education agencies who have direct responsibility for developing curriculum in the subject areas encompassed by the social sciences and the humanities. Credentials/Documentation:

Applicants' basic data; education and professional preparation; present and previous employment; specific statement of objectives; plans to utilize the knowledge and experience gained from the seminar; involvement in educational/professional/civic groups, associations/organizations; personal traits; honors/awards/publications, etc. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.

Preapplication Coordination:

International Education Graduate Programs Service, Department of Education, publishes an annual announcement of opportunities and conducts open competition to select participants. Binational commissions or foundations or other appropriate agencies receive funding to conduct the seminars. The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and as required by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used for this program. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedures:

OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Eligible applicants may submit applications for a position in one of the seminars when the announcement of a new competition is made though journals, newsletters, educational associations, individuals, etc.

Award Procedure:

Recommendations are made to the Secretary of Education following advice from a panel of consultants. All recommended selections are subject to review and final approval by the presidentially appointed J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.

Deadlines:

Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application

deadlines.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:

Applicants notified in mid March of selection for seminars.

Appeals:

Not Applicable.

Renewals:

Not Applicable.

Formula and Matching Requirements:

This program has no statutory formula.

This program has no matching requirements.

This program does not have MOE requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:

From 4 to 6 weeks. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: The information is included in the award documents.

Reports:

Individual curriculum projects and program evaluations from participants are submitted. Cash reports are not applicable. Progress reports are not applicable. Expenditure reports are not applicable. Performance monitoring is not applicable.

Audits:

No audits are required for this program.

Records:

Retained for one year.

Account Identification:

91-0201-0-1-502.

Obligations:

(Project Grants) FY 08 $2,149,000; FY 09 est $233,613; FY 10 est $2,333,613 Range and Average of Financial Assistance:

Varies by competition.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Fiscal Year 2008: Approximately 96 participants were enrolled in 6 projects. Fiscal Year 2009: 142 participants enrolled in 9 projects. Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:

Education Department General Administrative Regulations. Program announcements and related information are available from the Program Officer for International Education, Department of Education. Regional or Local Office:

None.

Headquarters Office:

Michelle Ward, International Education Programs Service, Department of
Education, 1990 K St NW, 6th Floor, Washington, District of Columbia 20006
Email: michelle.ward@ed.gov Phone: (202) 502-7623.
Website Address:

http://www.ed.gov/programs/iegpssap/.

RELATED PROGRAMS:

84.015 National Resource Centers Program for Foreign Language and Area Studies or Foreign Language and International Studies Program and Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship Program; 84.016 Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language Programs; 84.017 International Research and Studies; 84.019 Overseas Programs - Faculty Research Abroad; 84.021 Overseas Programs - Group Projects Abroad; 84.022 Overseas Programs - Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad; 84.229 Language Resource Centers

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

Fiscal Year 2008: Seminars have been conducted in Chile, China, Egypt, Hungary, Poland, Malaysia, Mexico, and Zimbabwe. Annual language training programs are offered in Japan for teachers of Japanese. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:

Contact the Program Office for information.

84.019 OVERSEAS PROGRAMS - FACULTY RESEARCH ABROAD FEDERAL AGENCY:

Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of Education

AUTHORIZATION:

Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, as amended, Executive Order Section 102(b)(6), Public Law 87-256.

OBJECTIVES:

To help universities and colleges strengthen their language and area studies programs by enabling faculty members to conduct research abroad in order to improve their skills in languages and their knowledge of the cultures on which their academic interests focus.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

PROJECT GRANTS

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:

Generally, awards will not be available for projects focusing primarily on Western Europe or on countries where the United States has no diplomatic representation. This program funds fellowships through institutions of higher education to faculty members who propose to conduct research abroad in modern foreign languages and area studies to improve their skill in languages and knowledge of the culture of the people of these countries. Funds support: travel expenses to and from the residence of the fellow and the country or countries of research, a maintenance stipend for the fellow related to his or her academic year salary, and an allowance for research-related expenses overseas such as books and photocopying, tuition, affiliation fees, local travel, and other incidental expenses. Fellowships are adjusted for duplicating support. Applicant Eligibility:

Institutions of higher education may apply.

Beneficiary Eligibility:

Those benefiting will: (1a) Be a citizen or national of the United States; (lb) be a permanent resident of the United States; or (1c) provide evidence from the Immigration and Naturalization Service that he or she is in the United States for other than a temporary purpose with the intention of becoming a citizen or permanent resident; (2) be employed by an institution of higher education; (3) have been engaged in teaching relevant to his or her foreign language or area specialization for the 2 years immediately preceding the date of the award; (4a) have proposed research relevant to a modern foreign language or area specialization that cannot be conducted in the United States, or for which a foreign country or region provides superior research facilities; (4b) contribute to the development or improvement of the study of modern foreign languages or area studies in those fields needed for a full understanding of the area, regions, or countries in which the modern foreign languages are commonly used; (4c) not be doing dissertation research for a Ph.D.; and (5) possess adequate skills in the language or languages necessary to successfully carry out the project. Credentials/Documentation:

No Credentials or documentation are required. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.

Preapplication Coordination:

Eligible institutions will be responsible for accepting, screening, and forwarding through the Department of Education's Application Control Center to the International Education Programs Service (IEPS) those individual applications that meet the institution's technical and academic criteria and the program's eligibility requirements. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedures:

This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Faculty members may address requests for general information to the Advanced Training and Research Team, International Education Programs Service. Completed applications should be submitted directly to the faculty members employing institution, which will forward them to the Application Control Center.

Award Procedure:

The IEPS will make the initial selection and recommendation of fellowship recipients with the advice of a panel of academic specialists in modern foreign language and area studies and comments by U.S. embassies and binational commissions in the proposed countries of research. The selections are subject to review and final approval by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. The grant covering successful scholars is made to the institutions which employ the faculty members.

Deadlines:

Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:

Approximately 200 days.

Appeals:

Not Applicable.

Renewals:

Not Applicable.

Formula and Matching Requirements:

This program has no statutory formula.

This program has no matching requirements.

This program does not have MOE requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:

From 3 to 12 months. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: This information is included in the award document.

Reports:

Award recipient: final program report submitted through the grantee institution no later than 90 days after the termination date of the award. Institution: fiscal year report. No cash reports are required. No progress reports are required. No expenditure reports are required. No performance monitoring is required. Audits:

This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-133.
Fiscal records of institutions subject to the Department audit at any time within
5 years after close of the fiscal year in which expenditures are made.
Records:

Records bearing on receipt and expenditure of grant funds must be made available for the Department inspection: (1) For 3 years after the close of the fiscal year in which expenditures are made if departmental audit has occurred by that time; (2) until audit or for 5 years following end of budget period in which grant expired, whichever is later; or (3) until resolution of outstanding audit questions.

Account Identification:

91-0201-0-1-502.

Obligations:

(Project Grants) FY 08 $1,600,000; FY 09 est $1,295,857; FY 10 est $1,295,857

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:

Varies by competition.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Fiscal Year 2008: Nineteen new grants were awarded in FY 2008. Fiscal Year 2009: Eighteen grants were awarded in FY 2009. Fiscal Year 2010: Eighteen new grants are expected to be awarded in FY 2010.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:

34 CFR 663, and the Education Department General Administrative Regulations.

Regional or Local Office:

None.

Headquarters Office:

Cynthia Dudzinski, Advanced Training and Research Team, International Education Programs Service, Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, District of Columbia 20202 Email: cynthia.dudzinski@ed.gov Phone: (202) 502-7589.

Website Address:

http://www.ed.gov/programs/iegpsfra/. RELATED PROGRAMS:

19.400 Educational Exchange_Graduate Students; 19.401 Educational
Exchange_University Lecturers (Professors) and Research Scholars; 84.015
National Resource Centers Program for Foreign Language and Area Studies or
Foreign Language and International Studies Program and Foreign Language
and Area Studies Fellowship Program; 84.016 Undergraduate International
Studies and Foreign Language Programs; 84.017 International Research and
Studies; 84.018 Overseas Programs_Special Bilateral Projects; 84.021 Overseas
Programs - Group Projects Abroad; 84.022 Overseas Programs - Doctoral
Dissertation Research Abroad; 84.229 Language Resource Centers
EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

Fiscal Year 2008: The Effects of the Zimbabwe Revolution on the Southern
African Regional System; Refugee Integration and Repatriation in Eastern
Sudan; Women in Politics in Ecuador; Health Problems and the Accessibility
and Utilization of Health Care in Guanacaste, Costa Rica; Worker Cooperatives
in Japan and Culture of Cooperation; Technology and Nationalism in Late
Colonial Netherlands East Indies; Proficiency-Based Business Arabic; Nations,
Nationalism and Ethnicity: The Srilankan Model and its Transformations; Race,
Ethnicity, Social Class and Power in the Hispanic Caribbean: The Historical
Development and Contemporary Expression of Relations; The Americans in
Prague: A History of US-Czechoslovak Relations, 1918-1993; Central and East
European Countries and the European Union: Admission, Ternis, Impacts;
Turkey's Encounter with Nationalism and Modernity's Race, Class, and Gender
in Black Political Movements in South Africa, 1925- 1960: A Biography of
Jose Mpama. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010:
No Current Data Available

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:

The following selection criteria for this program are from 34 CFR 663.21 and are as follows: The maximum score for all of the criteria, including the competitive preference priority is 105 points. The maximum score for each criterion is indicated in parentheses. Quality of proposed project (60 points): In determining the quality of the research project proposed by the applicant, the Secretary considers (1) the statement of the major hypotheses to be tested or questions to be examined, and the description and justification of the research methods to be used (10 points); (2) the relationship of the research to the literature on the topic and to major theoretical issues in the field, and the project's originality and importance in terms of the concerns of the discipline (10 points); (3) the preliminary research already completed or plans for research prior to going overseas, and the kinds, quality and availability of data for the research in the host country or countries (10 points); (4) the justification for overseas field research and preparations to establish appropriate and sufficient research contacts and affiliations abroad (10 points); (5) the applicant's plans to share the results of the research in progress with scholars and officials of the host country or countries and the American scholarly community (10 points); and (6) the objectives of the project regarding the sponsoring institution's plans for developing or strengthening, or both, curricula in modern foreign languages and area studies (10 points). Qualifications of the applicant (40 points): In determining the qualifications of the applicant, the Secretary considers (1) the overall strength of the applicant's academic record (teaching, research, contributions, professional association activities (10 points); (2) the applicant's excellence as a teacher or researcher, or both, in his or her area or areas of specialization (10 points); (3) the applicant's proficiency in one or more of the languages (other than English and the applicant's native language) of the country or countries of research, and the specific measures to be taken to overcome any anticipated language barriers (15 points); and (4) the applicant's ability to conduct research in a foreign cultural context, as evidenced by the applicant's previous overseas experience, or documentation provided by the sponsoring institution, or both (5 points). Subject to change. Contact program officer for further information.

84.021 OVERSEAS PROGRAMS - GROUP PROJECTS ABROAD FEDERAL AGENCY:

Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of Education
AUTHORIZATION:

Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, as amended, Executive Order Section 102(b)(6), Public Law 87-256.

OBJECTIVES:

To contribute to the development and improvement of the study of modern foreign languages and area studies in the United States by providing opportunities for teachers, faculty, and upperclassmen and/or graduate students to study, travel, and research in foreign countries.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

PROJECT GRANTS

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:

The grant does not provide funds for project-related expenses within the United States. The grant funds may be used in the country of study for the following: maintenance stipend; round-trip international travel; project-related local travel; artifacts; books and other teaching materials; rent for instructional facilities; and clerical and professional services.

Applicant Eligibility:

Institutions of higher education, State departments of education, private nonprofit educational organizations, and a consortium of institutions, departments, and organizations.

Beneficiary Eligibility:

A participant must be: a citizen, or permanent resident of the United States, faculty member and teachers at all levels; a graduate or upperclassman who plans a teaching career in modern foreign languages or area studies. Credentials/Documentation:

Cost will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program. Preapplication Coordination:

Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedures:

OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program. An institution or organization interested in the program should plan and propose a group project that would significantly improve its program in foreign language and area studies. Specific guidelines for preparation of proposals as published in the Federal Register are available upon request from the International Education Programs Service (IEPS). The institution or organization must give assurance that the individuals it nominates to undertake the projects are appropriately qualified.

Award Procedure:

With the advice of a panel of academic consultants and an assessment of the feasibility and suitability of each proposal by U.S. Embassies and Binational Commissions in the proposed countries of study, the IEPS will make initial selections, and preliminary recommendations of grant recipients to the Secretary. All recommended selections are subject to review and final approval by the presidentially appointed J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Deadlines:

Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:

From 90 to 120 days.

Appeals:

Not Applicable.

Renewals:

Not Applicable.

Formula and Matching Requirements:

This program has no statutory formula.

This program has no matching requirements.

This program does not have MOE requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:

For short-term seminar, curriculum development, and group research or study

projects ranging from 5 weeks, generally, to 12 months; up to 48 months for advanced intensive language training projects. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: The information is

included in the grant award document.

Reports:

Terminal program reports and financial reports from the grantee. Cash reports are not applicable. Progress reports are not applicable. Expenditure reports are not applicable. Performance monitoring is not applicable.

Audits:

This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-133. All fiscal records subject to audit at any time within five years after close of the fiscal year in which expenditures are made. Records:

Documents bearing on receipt and expenditure of grant funds must be made available for inspection by the Department: (1) For three years after the close of the fiscal year in which expenditures are made if departmental audit has occurred by that time; (2) until audit or for five years following the end of budget period in which grant expired, whichever is later; or (3) until resolution of outstanding audit questions.

Account Identification:

91-0201-0-1-502.

Obligations:

(Project Grants) FY 08 $4,613,000; FY 09 est $5,867,692; FY 10 est
$5,867,692

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:
Varies by competition.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Fiscal Year 2008: Projects have had an effect on the curriculum through new and expanded courses and faculty training in the use of new materials. In fiscal year 2008, 44 new grants were awarded. Fiscal Year 2009: 44 new grants are expected to be awarded. Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:

34 CFR 664, and the Education Department General Administrative Regulations.

Regional or Local Office:

None.

Headquarters Office:

Michelle Guilfoil, International Education Programs Service, Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of Education, 1990 K St. NW, 6th Floor, Washington, District of Columbia 20006 Email: michelle.guilfoil@ed.gov Phone: (202) 502-7625.

Website Address:

http://www.ed.gov/programs/iegpsgpa/. RELATED PROGRAMS:

19.400 Educational Exchange_Graduate Students; 19.401 Educational Exchange_University Lecturers (Professors) and Research Scholars; 84.016 Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language Programs; 84.017 International Research and Studies; 84.018 Overseas Programs_Special Bilateral Projects; 84.019 Overseas Programs - Faculty Research Abroad; 84.022 Overseas Programs - Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad; 84.229 Language Resource Centers

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

Fiscal Year 2008: A School-University Collaborative Project for Curriculum Development About the People's Republic of China: Choosing Modernization; Seminar on Cultural Diversity and Development in Malaysia and Singapore - A curriculum development program for 15 Andrew and other college faculty and pre-college teachers in Georgia; Seminar on Mexican Perspective of the North American Free Trade Agreement; Russia: In search of Democracy and Economic Reform A Curriculum Development Team Project; The Walls Come Tumbling Down: A 5-week travel-study seminar for 14 Maryland community college faculty to study the Polish people, country, and culture; and a 5-week seminar for consortia faculty on Post-Revolutionary Prospects in Ethiopia and

Eritrea. In addition nine advanced foreign language programs in Egypt, China, the Philippines, India, Nigeria, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, and Tanzania involving the instruction of Arabic, Chinese, Filipino, Hindi, Marathi, Bengoli, Hausa, Yoruba, Indonesian, Japanese, Russian, and Kiswahili. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:

The selection criteria for this program are from 34 CFR 664.31 and are as follows: (a) Plan of operation (20 points), (b) quality of key personnel (10 points), (c) budget and cost effectiveness (10 points), (d) evaluation plan (20 points), (e) adequacy of resources (5 points), (f) potential impact of the project on the development of the study of modern foreign languages and area studies in American education (15 points), (g) relevance to the institution's educational goals and its relationship to its program development in modern foreign languages and area studies (5 points), (h) the extent to which direct experience abroad is necessary to achieve the project's objectives and the effectiveness with which relevant host country resources will be utilized (10 points), and (i) the extent to which the proposed project addresses the competitive preference priorities (10 points). Subject to change. Contact program officer for further information.

84.022 OVERSEAS PROGRAMS - DOCTORAL DISSERTATION RESEARCH ABROAD

FEDERAL AGENCY:

Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of Education
AUTHORIZATION:

Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, as amended, Executive
Order Section 102(b)(6), Public Law 87-256.
OBJECTIVES:

To provide opportunities for graduate students to engage in full-time dissertation research abroad in modern foreign language and area studies with the exception of Western Europe. This program is designed to develop research knowledge and capability in world areas not widely included in American curricula.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

PROJECT GRANTS

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:

Funds will be available to enable doctoral candidates to complete field research for their dissertations. Generally awards will not be available for projects focusing primarily on Western Europe or countries where the United States has no diplomatic representation. Financial provisions include basic stipend computed on the cost-of-living in the country where research is to be conducted; cost of round trip jet economy air fare for award recipient only; baggage allowance, if justified; dependents allowance for accompanying dependents based on cost-of-living in host country; project allowance to be utilized for the purchase of expendable materials, services, and supplies, tuition payments to foreign institutions, and local travel expenditures; funds to secure health and accident insurance.

Applicant Eligibility:

Institutions of higher education may apply.

Beneficiary Eligibility:

Candidate for Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Fellowship must: (1a) Be a citizen or national of the United States; (1b) be a permanent resident of the United States; or (1c) provide evidence from the Immigration and Naturalization Service that he or she is in the United States for other than a temporary purpose with the intention of becoming a citizen or permanent resident; (2) be a graduate student in good standing at an institution of higher education who, when the fellowship period begins, has been admitted to candidacy in a doctoral degree program in modern foreign languages and area studies at that institution; (3) plan a teaching career in the United States upon graduation; (4) possess adequate skills in the foreign language(s) necessary to carry out the dissertation research project. Credentials/Documentation:

No Credentials or documentation are required. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.

Preapplication Coordination:

The graduate dean of a college or university or his or her representative will be responsible for accepting, screening, and forwarding through the Department of Education's Application Control Center to the Advanced Training and Research Team those individual applications which meet the institution's technical and academic criteria and the program's eligibility requirements. Candidates for dissertation research fellowships apply directly to the institutions at which they are enrolled in a Ph.D. program, not to the Department of Education. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedures:

This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Institutions should request application materials from the Advanced Training and Research Team. Students should address requests for application forms to the office of the graduate dean or his or her representative at the graduate schools at which they are enrolled in a Ph.D. program.

Award Procedure:

The Advanced Training and Research Team will make initial selection and recommendation of fellowship recipients with the advice of a panel of specialists in foreign language and area studies and comments by U.S. embassies and binational commissions in the proposed countries of research. Selections are subjebject to review and final approval by the presidentially appointed J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. The grant covering successful graduate students is made to the applicant, i.e., institutions of higher education.

Deadlines:

Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:
About 200 days.
Appeals:

Not Applicable. Renewals:

Not Applicable.

Formula and Matching Requirements:

This program has no statutory formula.
This program has no matching requirements.
This program does not have MOE requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:

Awards are made for at least 6 but not more than 12 months. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: This information is included in the award document.

Reports:

Fellows: Terminal reports through the grantee institution no later than 90 days after the termination date of the award. Institutions: fiscal reports. No cash reports are required. No progress reports are required. No expenditure reports are required. No performance monitoring is required. Audits:

This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-133. Fiscal records of institutions subject to Education Department audit at any time within 5 years after close of the fiscal year in which expenditures are made. Records:

Records bearing on receipt and expenditure of funds to be made available for inspection by the Department for 3 years after close of fiscal year in which expenditures are made if departmental audit has occurred by that time, until audit or for five years following the end of the budget period in which the grant expired (whichever is later) or until resolution of any outstanding audit questions.

Account Identification:

91-0201-0-1-502.

Obligations:

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