Subpart D-Group Projects Abroad

§ 148.31 Scope.

(a) An eligible institution may receive a grant to help improve its programs in modern foreign languages and area studies through overseas projects in research, training, or curriculum development.

(b) Projects involving construction of facilities or purchase of real property are not eligible for support.

(22 U.S.C. 2452(b)(6))

§ 148.32 Applications.

(a) Each fiscal year eligible institutions may forward proposals to the Commissioner for assistance under this subpart. The deadline date for receipt of applications shall be announced annually by the Commissioner in the FEDERAL REGISTER.

(b) An "eligible institution" for the purpose of this subpart means:

(1) An institution of higher education which is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association;

(2) a State department of education; (3) a private non-profit educational organization; or

(4) a consortium of institutions described in paragraphs (b) (1), (2), or (3) of this section.

(c) Requests for information shall be sent to the Division of International Education, Office of Education, Washington, D.C. 20202.

(d) Before an application under this subpart is approved, the Commissioner may require the submission of biographical data concerning the proposed project director.

nity college level; or (3) a graduate student or a junior or senior at the undergraduate level who plans a teaching career in modern foreign languages or area studies.

(22 U.S.C. 2452(b)(6))

§ 148.34 Evaluation criteria.

Group Projects Abroad proposals will be evaluated by the Commissioner in accordance with the criteria contained in 45 CFR 100a.26(b) and 148.1(c) as well as the following criteria:

(a) the potential impact of the project on the development of modern foreign languages and area studies programs in American education;

(b) the project's relevance to the applicant institution's educational goals and its relationship to the institution's program development in modern foreign languages and area studies;

(c) the extent to which direct experience abroad is necessary to achieve the project's objectives and the effectiveness with which relevant host country resources would be utilized; and

(d) program priorities as annually determined and announced by the Commissioner.

(22 U.S.C. 2452(b)(6), 2456(a)(2))

§ 148.35 Selection procedures.

The Commissioner will make the preliminary selection of Group Projects with the advice of (a) a panel of U.S. academic specialists in modern foreign languages and area studies and (b) binational commissions and U.S. diplomatic missions in the proposed countries of study. All selections by the Commissioner are subject to review and final approval by the Board of Foreign Scholarships in accordance with "The Policy Statements of the Board of Foreign Scholarships,” December, 1972.

(22 U.S.C. 2452(b)(6), 2456)

§ 148.36 Award provisions.

(a) Group Projects Abroad is a costsharing program. The grantee institution, individual project participants, or other sources must bear expenses not covered by the grant and all project

related expenses within the United States.

(b) Grant funds under this subpart may be used only on or after the effective date of the grant and only for the following as budgeted, subject to transfer as authorized in 45 CFR § 100a.29(b):

(1) A partial maintenance stipend based on the Standard Government Travel Regulations;

(2) round-trip international travel; (3) a local travel allowance for necessary project-related transportation within the country of study, exclusive of the purchase of transportation equipment;

(4) purchase of project-related artifacts, books, and other teaching materials in the country of study;

(5) rent for instructional facilities in the country of study;

(6) clerical and professional services performed by resident instructional personnel in the country of study; and

(7) other expenses in the country of study, if necessary for the project's success and approved in advance by the Commissioner.

(22 U.S.C. 2452(b)(6), 2454(e)(1))

§ 148.37 Grantee responsibilities.

Upon completion of a project, the grantee must submit the following reports to the Commissioner:

(1) A report listing the project participants, including name, title, home institution, and address; and

(2) a report analyzing the educational significance of the project and assessing the degree to which the objectives stated in the project have been achieved.

(22 U.S.C. 2452(b)(6))

Subpart E-Foreign Curriculum Consultants

§ 148.41 Scope.

(a) Eligible institutions may receive grants to bring consultants from other countries to the United States for an academic year to assist in planning and developing curriculums in modern foreign languages and area studies.

(b) Consultants from Western European countries may be approved only

if they are to develop curriculums in area studies with an emphasis on modern political, economic, or social developments. Grants will not be made to institutions seeking consultants from these countries primarily to develop language programs.

(22 U.S.C. 2452(b)(6))

§ 148.42 Applications.

(a) Each fiscal year eligible institutions may forward proposals to the Commissioner for asistance under this subpart.

(b) An "eligible institution" for the purpose of this subpart means:

(1) An institution of higher education which is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association;

(2) a State department of education; (3) a local public school system; (4) a private nonprofit educational organization; or

(5) a consortium of institutions described in (1), (2), (3), or (4) above.

(c) Requests for information shall be sent to the Division of International Education, Office of Education, Washington, D.C. 20202.

(d) The deadline date for receipt of applications shall be announced annually by the Commissioner in the FEDERAL REGISTER.

(22 U.S.C. 2452(b)(6))

§ 148.43 Evaluation criteria.

Proposals for Foreign Curriculum Consultants will be evaluated by the Commissioner in accordance with the criteria contained in 45 CFR § 100a.26(b) as well as the following criteria:

(a) potential impact on the applicant institution's plans for developing its modern foreign language and area studies programs;

(b) potential effective use of the results of the consultant's work following the completion of the project;

(c) appropriateness of the consultant's duties and the allocation of time among the duties;

(d) number of faculty, students, and members of the relevant community who are expected to be affected by the consultant's activities;

(e) likelihood that educational institutions other than the grantee will share the consultant's services and the extent to which such institutions have participated in helping define the nature of these services;

(f) adequacy of the arrangements made for coordinating the consultant's work under the supervision of a project director; and

(g) if the proposal is for curriculum development in area studies, focus on area studies in which the applicant institution lacks adequate instructional materials and trained personnel.

(22 U.S.C. 2452(b)(6))

§ 148.44 Selection of consultants.

(a) The Commissioner will make the preliminary selection from among the Foreign Curriculum Consultant proposals with the advice of a panel of academic specialists. All selections by the Commissioner are subject to review and final approval by the Board of Foreign Scholarships in accordance with "The Policy Statements of the Board of Foreign Scholarships," December, 1972.

(b) The Commissioner will forward the approved proposals through the Department of State to the appropriate binational commission or U.S. diplomatic mission abroad for recruitment of consultant candidates who meet the qualifications set forth in § 148.45 of this part.

(c) The Commissioner will forward the names of approved consultant candidates to the applicant institution for its selection of a preferred individual.

(22 U.S.C. 2452(b)(6), 2456)

§ 148.45 Foreign Curriculum Consultant qualifications.

A foreign curriculum consultant must:

(a) Have at least five years of experience as an educator in modern foreign languages or area studies and appropriate related experience in curriculum planning and development, preparation of teaching materials, and training of teachers;

(b) Speak English fluently;

(c) Be willing to apply for and receive an exchange visitor visa; and

(d) Possess any special qualifications set forth in the applicant institution's proposal.

(22 U.S.C. 2452(b)(6))

§ 148.46 Award provisions.

(a) Grant funds under this part will be used only on or after the effective date of the grant and only for the following:

(1) Round-trip international travel by economy air, for the consultant only, from the consultant's home country to the location of his assignment via Washington, D.C., to be arranged by the grantee institution;

(2) unaccompanied baggage allowance for a total of 300 pounds per round-trip from the consultant's home country to the location of his assignment;

(3) health and accident insurance, for the consultant only, under a U.S. Government contracted group insurance policy, to be arranged by the grantee institution;

(4) a $910 per month maintenance allowance; and

(5) an allowance for accompanying dependents provided at the rate of $150 per month for the first accompanying dependent and $50 per month for each additional accompanying dependent.

(b) The Foreign Curriculum Consultant Program is a cost-sharing program. The grantee institution will be responsible for providing for the consultant from other than grant funds:

(1) a $390 per month maintenance allowance;

(2) travel costs within the United States incurred by the consultant in connection with his assignment; and

(3) any other financial or other assistance which the consultant may need, due to unusual circumstances, in order to maintain a reasonable standard of living during his assignment. (22 U.S.C. 2452(b)(6), 2454(e)(1))

Subpart F-Special Provisions

§ 148.51 Financial reports and refunds. (a) Within 90 days after the expiration of a grant under this part, a grantee must submit a final financial report to the Commissioner reflecting

the budget, budget adjustments, expenditures, and unexpended balance of funds with respect to each item of expenditure as listed in the grant agreement.

(b) United States dollar grant funds which are not expended as of the date of the final financial report must be returned by a check made payable to the United States Office of Education and shall be forwarded with a copy of the final financial report.

(c) Foreign currency grant funds which are not expended as of the date of the final financial report shall be returned either in cash or by check to the appropriate United States embassy or consulate abroad. Evidence of refunds made to embassies or consulates must be included with the final financial report submitted to the Commissioner.

(20 U.S.C. 1232c)

§ 148.52 Cost limitations.

(a) Maintenance allowances may not be provided in excess of the amount shown in the grant agreement budget or the maximum maintenance rates and allowances as determined by the Commissioner, whichever is lower.

(b) Foreign currency funds budgeted for international travel and baggage may not be transferred to any other

use.

(20 U.S.C. 1232c)

§ 148.53 Equipment.

Equipment may not be purchased with funds granted under this part unless authorized by the grant agreement or approved or directed by the Commissioner in writing through an amendment to the grant agreement. (20 U.S.C. 1232c, 22 U.S.C. 2452(b)(6))

§ 148.54 Conduct abroad of individual participants.

(a) All U.S. participants going abroad under a grant authorized under this part will be furnished a statement prepared by the Board of Foreign Scholarships which sets forth the rights and obligations of American grantees and participants. Such participants shall be expected to adhere to the standards set forth therein and

to comply with the legal and moral standards of the host country. Failure to do so many result in the revocation or termination of benefits under the grant.

(b) Revocation or termination of a grant may be made for misconduct including, but not limited to, the following:

(1) Violation of the laws of the United States or the host country;

(2) acts which give offense to the host country; or

(3) work producing income unauthorized by the host country.

(c) Revocation or termination of grant benefits shall be accomplished through action of the Commissioner with the concurrence of the Board of Foreign Scholarships.

(20 U.S.C. 1232c, 22 U.S.C. 2456)

§ 148.55 International travel.

(a) All international travel under programs covered by this subpart must be specifically approved by the Commissioner. At least six weeks in advance of a departure for a foreign country, a grantee must furnish the Commissioner with the name of the traveler, his itinerary, and the name of the air carrier to be used.

(b) A traveler shall not depart for a foreign country without the appropriate visas for carrying out his proposed project.

(c) After travel has been approved by the Commissioner, a grantee or its authorized representative will make all arrangements for travel including obtaining airline tickets.

(d) International travel costs may not exceed jet economy airfare via the most direct route for the approved itinerary. All travelers must use United States flag airlines if available. (20 U.S.C. 1232c, 22 U.S.C. 2452(b)(6))

§ 148.56 Payment procedures for grants payable in foreign currencies.

For grants payable in foreign currencies, a grantee's designated representative will be authorized to receive funds from the United States embassy or consulate in the host country and will have the responsibility for accounting for and reporting the use of all funds to the embassy or consulate

CHAPTER I-INTRODUCTION
PART 1-SCOPE OF GUIDELINES

§ 1.1 Scope of guidelines.

(a) The guidelines contained in this document are recommendations and suggestions for meeting the legal requirements which apply to assistance under the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, section 102(b)(6). The legal requirements include the Act itself (22 U.S.C. 2451-58) and the regulations (45 CFR 148). The guidelines are not to be construed as requirements. However, where the guidelines set forth permissible means of meeting a legal requirement, the guidelines may be relied upon.

(22 U.S.C. 2451; 113 Cong. Rec. 5936, 5939 (daily ed. May 23, 1967); United States v. Jefferson County Board of Education, 372 F. 2d 836, 857 (5th Cir., 1966))

(b) Where a guideline is issued in connection with or affecting a provision of the regulations, the pertinent regulation will be cited after the citation of the legal authority for the guideline in the parentheses following the guideline. For example, if the legal authority for the guideline is section 102(b)(6) of the Act (22 U.S.C. 2452(b)(6)), and the guideline affects § 148.33 of the regulations (45 CFR 148.33), the following citation will be placed on the line immediately following the guideline: (22 U.S.C. 2452(b)(6); 45 CFR 148.33). If no particular section of the regulations is affected, no citation to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) will be made (20 U.S.C. 1232(a))

Chapter II-Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad and Faculty Research Abroad PART 2-INSTITUTIONAL PROGRAM ADMINISTRA

TION

§ 2.1 Designation of institution representative.

(a) The initial step for an eligible institution which intends to apply for Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad or Faculty Research Abroad fellowships should be the