Fulbright-Hays 2 programs Memo to OMB 4 17 2007

MEMORANDUM

United States Department of Education Washington, D.C. 20006-8521

DATE: April 17, 2007

TO: Rachel F. Potter

Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs

Office of Management and the Budget

THROUGH: Regulatory Information Management Services

FROM: Ralph Hines

Director

International Education Programs Service (IEPS)

SUBJECT: Request for Approval of the Applications for Grants Under the Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (CFDA No. 84.022A) and Faculty Research Abroad (CFDA No. 84.019A) Programs (1840-0005)

The applications used to apply for funding under the Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad and Faculty Research Abroad Programs will expire on July 31, 2007. We are requesting a revision of a currently approved collection. The Information Collection Request (ICR) Parts I and II and the Supporting Statement are attached.

These applications are needed by applicants in order to apply for new grants in the fiscal year 2008 competitions.

Your immediate review of the attached information collection clearance package is requested. Please note that this request is extremely time-sensitive, as the Notices Inviting Applications for the FY 2008 competitions in these programs must be developed and placed into Departmental clearance this July to meet established schedules for early awards.

If you require additional information, please feel free to contact Sara Starke at (202) 502-7688.

Attachments:

ICR Part I

ICR Part II

Supporting Statement

Application for the Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Program

OFFICE	SURNAME	DATE	OFFICE	SURNAME	DATE	OFFICE	SURNAME	DATE

Application for the Fulbright-Hays Faculty Research Abroad Program