Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Program Application Part I - Individuals I

Fulbright-Hays

Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Program

CLOSING DATE:

Fiscal Year 2011 Application Materials

CFDA No. 84.022A

OMB No. 1840-0005

Expiration Date: XX/XX/XXXX

OMB No. 1840-0005

Exp. Date: (TBA)

Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Program

Table of Contents

PROGRAM SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS AND FORMS

Dear Applicant Letter 2-3

Competition Highlights 4

Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards 5-28

Program Regulations 29-32

Instructions for Institution’s Project Director 33-35

Frequently Asked Questions for Project Directors 36-38

Institutional DDRA Project Directors 39-43

Instructions for Students 44-49

Frequently Asked Questions for Student Applicants 50-53

Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Program Application Form 54-57

Fulbright-Hays Foreign Language Reference Form 58

Fulbright-Hays Graduate Student Reference Form 59

Fulbright-Hays Technical Review Form 60-64

Monthly Stipends and Dependent’s Allowances 65-82

STANDARD INSTRUCTIONS AND FORMS

Submittal Instructions for Institution’s Contact Person 83-87

Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424) 88-90

Instructions for the SF 424 91-92

ED Supplement for the SF 424 93

Instructions for the ED Supplement for SF 424 94-98

The General Education Provisions Act (GEPA) 99

Assurances -- Non-Construction Programs 100-101

Disclosure of Lobbying Activities 102-104

The Government Performance and Results Act 105

Application Check List 106

Dear Applicant:

Thank you for your interest in applying for a grant under the Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) program. Included in this application booklet are the program introduction, instructions, and forms needed to submit a complete application package to the U.S. Department of Education.

Institutional grants awarded under the DDRA Program provide fellowships to enable doctoral students enrolled in modern foreign language and area studies programs at U.S. institutions of higher education to conduct dissertation research overseas for 6-12 months.

This letter highlights a few items in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 application package that will be important to you in applying for grants under this program. You should review the entire application package carefully before preparing and submitting your application. Information on the DDRA Program is accessible at the U.S. Department of Education (Department) Web site at:

http://www.ed.gov/programs/iegpsddrap/index.html

Applicants should pay particular attention to the section entitled “Competition Highlights” that outlines the absolute, competitive , and invitational priorities as well as other program and competition details.

A DDRA application must be submitted on behalf of the applicant doctoral student by a U.S. institution of higher education (IHE). In order for institutions to apply electronically, representatives from institutions of higher education (e.g., project directors) must register in the e-Application system. Project directors who have not already registered must submit the following information, via e-mail, to: amy.wilson@ed.gov: first and last name of the project director, university, and e-mail address. We recommend that applicant IHEs submit this information as soon as possible to ensure that applicant IHEs obtain access to the e-Application system well before the application deadline date. We suggest that applicant IHEs send this information no later than (TBD), in order to facilitate timely submission of their electronic applications.

A list of DDRA institutions and program project directors who have registered in e-Application in previous years is included in this application. If an institution is not listed, or the project director has changed, you are still welcome to apply. Please contact Amy Wilson, DDRA program officer, with the above information as soon as possible.

The Department of Education is requiring that applications for FY 2011 grants under the DDRA Program be submitted electronically using the Department’s e-Application system. The e-Application system is accessible through its portal page at:

http://e-grants.ed.gov/egWelcome.asp

The application must be submitted on or before the deadline date. Electronic submission of applications is required; therefore, you must submit an electronic application unless you follow the procedures in the Closing Date Notice and qualify for one of the exceptions to the electronic submission requirement. If you think you may need an exception you are urged to review the requirements promptly. Applications submitted late will not be accepted. The Department is required to enforce the established deadline to ensure fairness to all applicants. No changes or additions to an application will be accepted after the deadline date.

You are reminded that the document published in the Federal Register (the Closing Date Notice) is the official document, and that you should not rely upon any information that is inconsistent with the guidance contained in the official document.

We look forward to receiving your application and appreciate your efforts to promote excellence in international education.

Sincerely,

Alan J. Schiff

Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary

Higher Education Programs

Competition Highlights

1. Please note the following program priorities:

1. Absolute: We consider only applications that meet this priority. This priority is: A research project that focuses on one or more of the following areas: Africa, East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, South Asia, the Near East, Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia, and the Western Hemisphere (excluding the United States and its territories). Please note that applications that propose projects focused on the following countries are not eligible

Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Vatican City.

2. Invitational Priority: TBA.

3. Competitive Preference Priority: TBA

2. Please note that these priorities are explained in detail in the Closing Date Notice contained in this application package. You are urged to fully review the Closing Date notice carefully before preparing your application.

3. The application must be received on or before the deadline date and time. Please note that U.S. Department of Education grant application deadlines fall at 4:30pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted. The Department is required to enforce the established deadline to ensure fairness to all applicants. No changes or additions to an application will be accepted after the deadline date and time.

4. Electronic submission of applications is required; therefore, you must submit an electronic application unless you follow the procedures outlined in the Federal Register notice inviting applications for new awards for FY 2011 and qualify for one of the (rare) exceptions to the electronic submission requirement.

5. All applicants are required to adhere to the 10-page limit for the Project Narrative and 2- page limit for the bibliography portion of the application.

6. A font standard in the notice requires that you use one of the following fonts: Times New Roman, Courier, Courier New or Arial. Applications submitted in any other font (including Times Roman, Arial Narrow) will not be accepted.

7. Student applicants must now upload transcripts into their student applications. The transcripts must be scanned into one document and then uploaded.

Applications for grants under this program must be submitted electronically using the Electronic Grant Application System (e-Application) available through the Department’s e-Grants system.

Please go to http://e-grants.ed.gov/egWelcome.asp for help with the e-Application and click on the e-Application link in the upper left corner of the screen. Also, refer to the procedures and tips for applicants found in this application booklet.

You are reminded that the document published in the Federal Register is the official document, and that you should not rely upon any information that is inconsistent with the guidance contained within the official document.

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Office of Postsecondary Education

Overview Information

Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Fellowship Program

Notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2011.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.022A.

Dates:

Applications Available: XXXXXX, 2010.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: 60 days after publication in the Federal Register.

Full Text of Announcement

I. Funding Opportunity Description

Purpose of Program: The Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Fellowship Program provides opportunities to doctoral candidates to engage in full-time dissertation research abroad in modern foreign languages and area studies. The program is designed to contribute to the development and improvement of the study of modern foreign languages and area studies in the United States.

Priorities: This notice contains one absolute priority (TBA), one competitive preference priority (TBA), and one invitational priority (TBA), which are explained in the following paragraphs. In accordance with 34 CFR 75.105(b)(2)(ii), the absolute priority and the competitive preference priority are from the regulations for this program (34 CFR 662.21(d)).

Absolute Priority: For FY 2011, this priority is an absolute priority. Under 34 CFR 75.105(c)(3) we consider only applications that meet this priority.

This priority is:

A research project that focuses on one or more of the following geographic areas: Africa, East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, South Asia, the Near East, Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia, and the Western Hemisphere (excluding the United States and its territories). Please note that applications that propose projects focused on the following countries are not eligible: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Vatican City.

Within this absolute priority, we give competitive preference to applications that address the following priority.

Competitive Preference Priority: TBA

Invitational Priority: TBA

Program Authority: 22 U.S.C. 2452(b)(6).

Applicable Regulations: (a) The Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR parts 74, 75, 77, 81, 82, 84, 85, 86, 97, 98, and 99. (b) The regulations for this program in 34 CFR part 662.

Note: The regulations in 34 CFR part 86 apply to institutions of higher education (IHEs) only.

II. Award Information

Type of Award: Discretionary grants redistributed as fellowships to individual beneficiaries. As part of its FY 2011 budget request, the Administration proposed to continue to allow funds to be used to support the applications of individuals who plan both to utilize their language skills in world areas vital to the United States national security and to apply their language skills and knowledge of these countries in the fields of government, international development, and the professions. Therefore, students planning to apply their language skills in such fields are eligible to apply for this program, in addition to those planning teaching careers. However, authority to use funds in this manner depends on final Congressional action. Applicants will be given an opportunity to amend their applications if such authority is not provided.

Estimated Available Funds: The Administration has requested $XX,XXX,XXX for International Education and Foreign Language Studies Overseas Programs, of which we propose to allocate $X,XXX,XXX for new awards for this program for FY 2011. The actual level of funding, if any, depends on final congressional action. However, we are inviting applications to allow enough time to complete the grant process if Congress appropriates funds for this program.

Estimated Range of Fellowship Awards: $15,000 - $60,000.

Estimated Average Size of Fellowship Awards: $40,000.

Estimated Number of Fellowship Awards: 151.

Note: The Department is not bound by any estimates in this notice.

Project Period: The institutional project period is 18 months beginning July 1, 2011. Students may request funding for a period of no less than six months and no more than twelve months.

III. Eligibility Information

1. Eligible Applicants: IHEs. As part of the application process, students submit individual applications to the IHE. The IHE then officially submits all eligible individual student applications with its grant application to the Department.

2. Cost Sharing or Matching: This program does not require cost sharing or matching.

IV. Application and Submission Information

1. Address to Request Application Package: Both IHEs and student applicants can obtain an application package via the internet by contacting Carla White, International Education Programs Service, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street, NW., room 6000, Washington, DC 20006-8521. Telephone: (202) 502-7700 or by email: carla.white@ed.gov.

If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD), call the Federal Relay Service (FRS), toll free, at 1-800-877-8339.

Individuals with disabilities can obtain a copy of the application package in an accessible format (e.g., braille, large print, audiotape, or computer diskette) by contacting the program contact person listed in this section.

2. Content and Form of Application Submission: Requirements concerning the content of an application, together with the forms you must submit, are in the application package for this program.

Page Limit: The application narrative is where the student applicant addresses the selection criteria that reviewers use to evaluate the application. The student applicant must limit the application narrative to no more than 10 pages and the bibliography to no more than two pages, using the following standards:

● A "page" is 8.5" x 11", on one side only, with 1" margins at the top, bottom, and both sides.

● Double space (no more than three lines per vertical inch) all text in the application narrative. However, student applicants may single space all text in charts, tables, figures, graphs, titles, headings, footnotes, endnotes, quotations, bibliography, and captions.

● Use a font that is either 12 point or larger; or, no smaller than 10 pitch (characters per inch). Student applicants may use a 10 point font in charts, tables, figures, graphs, footnotes, and endnotes. However, these items are considered part of the narrative and counted within the 10 page limit.

● Use one of the following fonts: Times New Roman, Courier, Courier New, or Arial. An application submitted in any other font (including Times Roman or Arial Narrow) will not be accepted.

The page limits only apply to the application narrative and bibliography. The page limits do not apply to the Application for Federal Assistance face sheet (SF 424); the supplemental information form required by the Department of Education; and the assurances and certification. However, student applicants must include their complete responses to the selection criteria in the application narrative.

We will reject a student applicant’s application if the application exceeds the page limits.

3. Submission Dates and Times:

Applications Available: XXXXXX, 2010.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: 60 days after publication in the Federal Register.

Applications for grants under this program must be submitted electronically using the Electronic Grant Application site (e-Application) accessible through the Department’s e-Grants site. For information (including dates and times) about how to submit an IHE’s application electronically, or in paper format by mail or hand delivery if an IHE qualifies for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, please refer to section IV. 6. Other Submission Requirements in this notice.

We do not consider an application that does not comply with the deadline requirements.

Individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation or auxiliary aid in connection with the application process should contact the person listed under For Further Information Contact in section VII in this notice. If the Department provides an accommodation or auxiliary aid to an individual with a disability in connection with the application process, the individual’s application remains subject to all other requirements and limitations in this notice.

4. Intergovernmental Review: This program is not subject to Executive Order 12372 and the regulations in 34 CFR part 79.

5. Funding Restrictions: We reference regulations outlining funding restrictions in the Applicable Regulations section of this notice.

6. Other Submission Requirements: Applications for grants under this program must be submitted electronically unless an IHE qualifies for an exception to this requirement in accordance with the instructions in this section.

a. Electronic Submission of Applications.

Applications for grants under the Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Fellowship Program, CFDA number 84.022A, must be submitted electronically using e-Application available through the Department’s e-Grants system, accessible through the e-Grants web site at: http://e-grants.ed.gov.

We will reject an application if an IHE submits it in paper format unless, as described elsewhere in this section, the IHE qualifies for one of the exceptions to the electronic submission requirement and submits, no later than two weeks before the application deadline date, a written statement to the Department that the IHE qualifies for one of these exceptions. Further information regarding calculation of the date that is two weeks before the application deadline date is provided later in this section under Exception to Electronic Submission Requirement.

While completing the electronic application, both the IHE and the student applicant will be entering data online that will be saved into a database. Neither the IHE nor the student applicant may e-mail an electronic copy of a grant application to us.

Please note the following:

• The process for submitting applications electronically under the Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Fellowship Program has several parts. The following is a brief summary of the process; however, all applicants should review and follow the detailed description of the application process that is contained in the application package. In summary, the major parts are as follows: 1) IHEs must e-mail the following information to ddra@ed.gov: name of university, and full name and e-mail address of potential project director. We recommend that applicant IHEs submit this information as soon as possible to ensure that applicant IHEs obtain access to the e-Application system well before the application deadline date. We suggest that applicant IHEs send this information no later than two weeks prior to the closing date, in order to facilitate timely submission of their applications; 2) Students must complete their individual applications and submit them to their IHE’s project director using e-Application; 3) Persons providing references for individual students must complete and submit reference forms for the students and submit them to the IHE’s project director using e-Application; and 4) The IHE’s project director must officially submit the IHE’s application, which must include all eligible individual student applications, reference forms, and other required forms, using e-Application.

• The IHE must complete the electronic submission of the grant application by 4:30:00 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date. E-Application will not accept an application for this competition after 4:30:00 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date. Therefore, we strongly recommend that both the IHE and the student applicant not wait until the application deadline date to begin the application process.

• The regular hours of operation of the e-Grants Web site are 6:00 a.m. Monday until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday; and 6:00 a.m. Thursday until 8:00 p.m. Sunday, Washington, DC time. Please note that, because of maintenance, the system is unavailable between 8:00 p.m. on Sundays and 6:00 a.m. on Mondays, and between 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays and 6:00 a.m. on Thursdays, Washington, DC time. Any modifications to these hours are posted on the e-Grants Web site.

• Student applicants will not receive additional point value because the student submits his or her application in electronic format, nor will we penalize the IHE or student applicant if the applicant qualifies for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, as described elsewhere in this section, and submits an application in paper format.

• IHEs must submit all documents electronically, including the Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424), the Supplement to the SF 424, and all necessary assurances and certifications. Both IHEs and student applicants must attach any narrative sections of the application as files in a .DOC (document), .RTF (rich text), or .PDF (Portable Document) format. If an IHE or a student applicant uploads a file type other than the three file types specified in this paragraph or submits a password protected file, we will not review that material.

• Student transcripts must be submitted electronically through the e-Application system.

• Both the IHE’s and the student applicant’s electronic application must comply with any page limit requirements described in this notice.

• Prior to submitting your electronic application, you may wish to print a copy of it for your records.

• After the individual student applicant electronically submits his or her application to the student’s IHE, the student will receive an automatic acknowledgment. In addition, the applicant IHE’s project director will receive a copy of this acknowledgment by email. After a person submits a reference electronically, he or she will receive an online confirmation. After the applicant IHE submits its application, including all eligible individual student applications, to the Department, the applicant IHE will receive an automatic acknowledgment, which will include a PR/Award Number (an identifying number unique to the IHE’s application).

• Within three working days after submitting the IHE's electronic application, the IHE must fax a signed copy of the SF 424 to the Application Control Center after following these steps:

(1) Print SF 424 from e-Application.

(2) The applicant IHE's Authorizing Representative must sign this form.

(3) Place the PR/Award number in the upper right hand corner of the hard-copy signature page of the SF 424.

(4) Fax the signed SF 424 to the Application Control Center at (202) 245-6272.

• We may request that you provide us original signatures on the SF 424 and other forms at a later date.

Application Deadline Date Extension in Case of e-Application Unavailability: If an IHE is prevented from electronically submitting its application on the application deadline date because e-Application is unavailable, we will grant the IHE an extension of one business day to enable the IHE to transmit its application electronically, by mail, or by hand delivery. We will grant this extension if--

(1) The IHE is a registered user of e-Application and the IHE has initiated an electronic application for this competition; and

(2) (a) E-Application is unavailable for 60 minutes or more between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date; or

(b) The e-Application system is unavailable for any period of time between 3:30 p.m. and 4:30:00 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date.

We must acknowledge and confirm these periods of unavailability before granting the IHE an extension. To request this extension or to confirm our acknowledgement of any system unavailability, an IHE may contact either (1) the person listed elsewhere in this notice under For Further Information Contact (see section VII. Agency Contact) or (2) the e-Grants help desk at 1-888-336-8930. If e-Application is unavailable due to technical problems with the system and, therefore, the application deadline is extended, an e-mail will be sent to all registered users who have initiated an e-Application. Extensions referred to in this section apply only to the unavailability of e-Application.

Exception to Electronic Submission Requirement: An IHE qualifies for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, and may submit its application in paper format, if the IHE is unable to submit an application through e-Application because––

• the IHE or a student applicant does not have access to the Internet; or

• the IHE or a student applicant does not have the capacity to upload large documents to e-Application;

and

• No later than two weeks before the application deadline date (14 calendar days; or, if the fourteenth calendar day before the application deadline date falls on a Federal holiday, the next business day following the Federal holiday), the IHE mails or faxes a written statement to the Department, explaining which of the two grounds for an exception prevents the IHE from using the Internet to submit its application. If an IHE mails a written statement to the Department, it must be postmarked no later than two weeks before the application deadline date. If an IHE faxes its written statement to the Department, we must receive the faxed statement no later than two weeks before the application deadline date.

Address and mail or fax this statement to: Amy Wilson, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street, NW., room 6082, Washington, DC 20006-8521. FAX: (202) 502-7860.

The IHE’s paper application must be submitted in accordance with the mail or hand delivery instructions described in this notice.

b. Submission of Paper Applications by Mail.

If an IHE qualifies for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, the IHE may mail (through the U.S. Postal Service or a commercial carrier) its application to the Department. The IHE must mail the original and two copies of the application, on or before the application deadline date, to the Department at the following address:

U.S. Department of Education

Application Control Center

Attention: (CFDA Number 84.022A)

LBJ Basement Level 1

400 Maryland Avenue, SW.

Washington, DC 20202-4260

The IHE must show proof of mailing consisting of one of the following:

(1) A legibly dated U.S. Postal Service postmark.

(2) A legible mail receipt with the date of mailing stamped by the U.S. Postal Service.

(3) A dated shipping label, invoice, or receipt from a commercial carrier.

(4) Any other proof of mailing acceptable to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education.

If the IHE mails its application through the U.S. Postal Service, we do not accept either of the following as proof of mailing:

(1) A private metered postmark.

(2) A mail receipt that is not dated by the U.S. Postal Service.

If the IHE’s application is postmarked after the application deadline date, we will not consider its application.

Note: The U.S. Postal Service does not uniformly provide a dated postmark. Before relying on this method, the IHE should check with its local post office.

c. Submission of Paper Applications by Hand Delivery.

If an IHE qualifies for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, the IHE (or a courier service) may deliver its paper application to the Department by hand. The IHE must deliver the original and two copies of the application, by hand, on or before the application deadline date, to the Department at the following address:

U.S. Department of Education

Application Control Center

Attention: (CFDA Number 84.022A)

550 12th Street, SW.

Room 7041, Potomac Center Plaza

Washington, DC 20202-4260

The Application Control Center accepts hand deliveries daily between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30:00 p.m., Washington, DC time, except Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays.

Note for Mail or Hand Delivery of Paper Applications: If an IHE mails or hand delivers its application to the Department--

(1) The IHE must indicate on the envelope and--if not provided by the Department--in Item 11 of the SF 424 the CFDA Number, and suffix letter, if any, of the competition under which the IHE is submitting its application; and

(2) The Application Control Center will mail a notification of receipt of the IHE’s grant application. If the IHE does not receive the grant application receipt acknowledgment within 15 business days from the application deadline date, the IHE should call the U.S. Department of Education Application Control Center at (202) 245-6288.

V. Application Review Information

1. General: For FY 2011, student applications are divided into seven categories based on the world area focus of their research projects, as described in the absolute priority listed in this notice. Language and area studies experts in discrete world area-based panels will review the student applications. Each panel reviews, scores, and ranks its applications separately from the applications assigned to the other world area panels. However, all fellowship applications will be ranked together from the highest to lowest score for funding purposes.

2. Selection Criteria: The selection criteria for this competition are from 34 CFR 662.21 and are listed in the following paragraphs. 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 (15 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 in the United States and overseas or plans for such 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 and a copy of the dissertation with scholars and officials of the host country or countries (5 points); and (6) The guidance and supervision of the dissertation advisor or committee at all stages of the project, including guidance in developing the project, understanding research conditions abroad, and acquainting the applicant with research in the field (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 graduate academic record (10 points); (2) The extent to which the applicant’s academic record demonstrates strength in area studies relevant to the proposed project (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 references or previous overseas experience, or both (5 points).

VI. Award Administration Information

1. Award Notices: If a student application is successful, we notify the IHE’s U.S. Representative and U.S. Senators and send the IHE a Grant Award Notice (GAN). We may notify the IHE informally, also.

If a student application is not evaluated or not selected for funding, we notify the IHE.

2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements: We identify administrative and national policy requirements in the application package and reference these and other requirements in the Applicable Regulations section in this notice.

We reference the regulations outlining the terms and conditions of an award in the Applicable Regulations section in this notice and include these and other specific conditions in the GAN. The GAN also incorporates its approved application as part of the binding commitments under the grant.

3. Reporting: At the end of the project period, the IHE must submit a final performance report, including the final reports of all of the IHE’s fellows, and financial information, as directed by the Secretary. The IHE and fellows are required to use the International Resource Information System (IRIS) electronic reporting system to complete the final report.

4. Performance Measures: Under the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993, the objective for the Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Fellowship Program is to provide grants to colleges and universities to fund individual doctoral students to conduct research in other countries in modern foreign languages and area studies for periods of 6 to 12 months.

The Department will use the following DDRA measures to evaluate its success in meeting this objective:

Performance Measure 1: The average language competency score of Fulbright-Hays DDRA Fellowship recipients at the end of their period of research minus their average score at the beginning of the period.

Performance Measure 2: Percentage of DDRA projects judged to be successful by the program officer, based on a review of information provided in annual performance reports.

Efficiency measure: Cost per grantee increasing language competency by at least one level in one (or all three) area.

The information provided by grantees in their performance report submitted via IRIS will be the source of data for this measure. Reporting screens for institutions and fellows may be viewed at:

http://iris.ed.gov/iris/pdfs/DDRA_director.pdf.

http://iris.ed.gov/iris/pdfs/DDRA_fellows.pdf.

VII. Agency Contact

For Further Information Contact: Amy Wilson, International Education Programs Service, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street, NW., room 6082, Washington, DC 20006-8521. Telephone: (202) 502-7700 or by email: amy.wilson@ed.gov.

If you use a TDD, call the FRS, toll free, at 1-800-877-8339.

VIII. Other Information

Accessible Format: Individuals with disabilities can obtain this document and a copy of the application package in an accessible format (e.g., braille, large print, audiotape, or computer diskette) on request to the program contact person listed under For Further Information Contact in section VII of this notice.

Electronic Access to This Document: You can view this document, as well as all other documents of this Department published in the Federal Register, in text or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) on the Internet at the following site: www.ed.gov/news/fedregister.

To use PDF, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available free at this site.

Note: The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: www.gpoaccess.gov/nara/index.html

Delegation of Authority: The Secretary of Education has delegated authority to Daniel T. Madzelan, Director, Forecasting and Policy Analysis for the Office of

Postsecondary Education, to perform the functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education.

Dated: XXXXXXX, 2010

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Daniel T. Madzelan,

Director,

Forecasting and Policy Analysis.

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

34 CFR Parts 606, 607, 611, 637, 648, 656, 657, 658, 660, 661, 662,

663, 664, and 669

Higher Education Programs

AGENCY: Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of Education.

ACTION: Final regulations.

PART 662--FULBRIGHT-HAYS DOCTORAL DISSERTATION RESEARCH ABROAD

FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

40. The authority citation for part 662 continues to read as follows:

Authority: Section 102(b)(6) of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (Fulbright-Hays Act), 22 U.S.C. 2452(b)(6), unless otherwise noted.

41. Section 662.21 is amended by—

A. Removing all of the parentheticals that end in “points)” and removing the parentheticals “(10)”, “(15)”, and “(5)” wherever they appear;

B. In paragraph (c)(2), removing the word “a”; and

C. Revising paragraph (a) to read as follows:

Sec. 662.21 What criteria does the Secretary use to evaluate an application for a fellowship?

(a) General. The Secretary evaluates an application for a fellowship on the basis of the criteria in this section. The Secretary informs applicants of the maximum possible score for each criterion in the application package or in a notice published in the Federal Register.

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[Title 34, Volume 3]

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TITLE 34--EDUCATION

CHAPTER VI--OFFICE OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

PART 662—FULBRIGHT-HAYS DOCTORAL DISSERTATION RESEARCH ABROAD FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Section Contents

Subpart A—General

§ 662.1   What is the Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Fellowship Program?
§ 662.2   Who is eligible to receive an institutional grant under this program?
§ 662.3   Who is eligible to receive a fellowship under this program?
§ 662.4   What is the amount of a fellowship?
§ 662.5   What is the duration of a fellowship?
§ 662.6   What regulations apply to this program?
§ 662.7   What definitions apply to this program?

Subpart B—Applications

§ 662.10   How does an individual apply for a fellowship?
§ 662.11   What is the role of the institution in the application process?

Subpart C—Selection of Fellows

§ 662.20   How is a Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Fellow selected?
§ 662.21   What criteria does the Secretary use to evaluate an application for a fellowship?
§ 662.22   How does the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board select fellows?

Subpart D—Post-award Requirements for Institutions

§ 662.30   What are an institution's responsibilities after the award of a grant?

Subpart E—Post-award Requirements for Fellows

§ 662.41   What are a fellow's responsibilities after the award of a fellowship?
§ 662.42   How may a fellowship be revoked?

Authority:   Section 102(b)(6) of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (Fulbright-Hays Act), 22 U.S.C. 2452(b)(6), unless otherwise noted.

Source:   63 FR 46361, Aug. 31, 1998, unless otherwise noted.

Subpart A—General

§ 662.1   What is the Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Fellowship Program?

(a) The Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Fellowship Program is designed 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 scholars to conduct research abroad.

(b) Under the program, the Secretary awards fellowships, through institutions of higher education, to doctoral candidates who propose to conduct dissertation research abroad in modern foreign languages and area studies.

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

§ 662.2   Who is eligible to receive an institutional grant under this program?

An institution of higher education is eligible to receive an institutional grant.

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

§ 662.3   Who is eligible to receive a fellowship under this program?

An individual is eligible to receive a fellowship if the individual—

(a)(1) Is a citizen or national of the United States; or

(2) Is a permanent resident of the United States;

(b)(1) Is a graduate student in good standing at an institution of higher education; and

(2) When the fellowship period begins, is admitted to candidacy in a doctoral degree program in modern foreign languages and area studies at that institution;

(c) Is planning a teaching career in the United States upon completion of his or her doctoral program; and

(d) Possesses sufficient foreign language skills to carry out the dissertation research project.

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

§ 662.4   What is the amount of a fellowship?

(a) The Secretary pays—

(1) Travel expenses to and from the residence of the fellow and the country or countries of research;

(2) A maintenance stipend for the fellow and his or her dependents related to cost of living in the host country or countries;

(3) An allowance for research-related expenses overseas, such as books, copying, tuition and affiliation fees, local travel, and other incidental expenses; and

(4) Health and accident insurance premiums.

(b) In addition, the Secretary may pay—

(1) Emergency medical expenses not covered by health and accident insurance; and

(2) The costs of preparing and transporting the remains of a fellow or dependent who dies during the term of the fellowship to his or her former home.

(c) The Secretary announces the amount of benefits expected to be available in an application notice published in the Federal Register.

(Authority: 22 U.S.C. 2452(b)(6), 2454(e) (1) and (2))

§ 662.5   What is the duration of a fellowship?

(a) A fellowship is for a period of not fewer than six nor more than twelve months.

(b) A fellowship may not be renewed.

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

§ 662.6   What regulations apply to this program?

The following regulations apply to this program:

(a) The regulations in this part 662; and

(b) The Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) (34 CFR parts 74, 75, 77, 81, 82, 85, and 86).

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

§ 662.7   What definitions apply to this program?

(a) Definitions of the following terms as used in this part are contained in 34 CFR part 77:

Applicant

Application

Award

EDGAR

Fiscal year

Grant

Secretary

(b) The definition of institution of higher education as used in this part is contained in 34 CFR 600.4.

(c) The following definitions of other terms used in this part apply to this program:

Area studies means a program of comprehensive study of the aspects of a society or societies, including the study of their geography, history, culture, economy, politics, international relations, and languages.

Binational commission means an educational and cultural commission established, through an agreement between the United States and either a foreign government or an international organization, to carry out functions in connection with the program covered by this part.

Dependent means any of the following individuals who accompany the recipient of a fellowship under this program to his or her training site for the entire fellowship period if the individual receives more than 50 percent of his or her support from the recipient during the fellowship period:

(1) The recipient's spouse.

(2) The recipient's or spouse's children who are unmarried and under age 21.

J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board means the presidentially-appointed board that is responsible for supervision of the program covered by this part.

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

Subpart B—Applications

§ 662.10   How does an individual apply for a fellowship?

(a) An individual applies for a fellowship by submitting an application to the Secretary through the institution of higher education in which the individual is enrolled.

(b) The applicant shall provide sufficient information concerning his or her personal and academic background and proposed research project to enable the Secretary to determine whether the applicant—

(1) Is eligible to receive a fellowship under §662.3; and

(2) Should be selected to receive a fellowship under subparts C and D of this part.

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

§ 662.11   What is the role of the institution in the application process?

An institution of higher education that participates in this program is responsible for—

(a) Making fellowship application materials available to its students;

(b) Accepting and screening applications in accordance with its own technical and academic criteria; and

(c) Forwarding screened applications to the Secretary and requesting an institutional grant.

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

Subpart C—Selection of Fellows

§ 662.20   How is a Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Fellow selected?

(a) The Secretary considers applications for fellowships under this program that have been screened and submitted by eligible institutions. The Secretary evaluates these applications on the basis of the criteria in §662.21.

(b) The Secretary does not consider applications to carry out research in a country in which the United States has no diplomatic representation.

(c) In evaluating applications, the Secretary obtains the advice of panels of United States academic specialists in modern foreign languages and area studies.

(d) The Secretary gives preference to applicants who have served in the armed services of the United States if their applications are equivalent to those of other applicants on the basis of the criteria in §662.21.

(e) The Secretary considers information on budget, political sensitivity, and feasibility from binational commissions or United States diplomatic missions, or both, in the proposed country or countries of research.

(f) The Secretary presents recommendations for recipients of fellowships to the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, which reviews the recommendations and approves recipients.

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

§ 662.21   What criteria does the Secretary use to evaluate an application for a fellowship?

(a) General. The Secretary evaluates an application for a fellowship on the basis of the criteria in this section. The Secretary informs applicants of the maximum possible score for each criterion in the application package or in a notice published in the Federal Register.

(b) Quality of proposed project. The Secretary reviews each application to determine 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;

(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;

(3) The preliminary research already completed in the United States and overseas or plans for such research prior to going overseas, and the kinds, quality and availability of data for the research in the host country or countries;

(4) The justification for overseas field research and preparations to establish appropriate and sufficient research contacts and affiliations abroad;

(5) The applicant's plans to share the results of the research in progress and a copy of the dissertation with scholars and officials of the host country or countries; and

(6) The guidance and supervision of the dissertation advisor or committee at all stages of the project, including guidance in developing the project, understanding research conditions abroad, and acquainting the applicant with research in the field.

(c) Qualifications of the applicant. The Secretary reviews each application to determine the qualifications of the applicant. The Secretary considers—

(1) The overall strength of the applicant's graduate academic record;

(2) The extent to which the applicant's academic record demonstrates strength in area studies relevant to the proposed project;

(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; and

(4) The applicant's ability to conduct research in a foreign cultural context, as evidenced by the applicant's references or previous overseas experience, or both.

(d) Priorities. (1) The Secretary determines the extent to which the application responds to any priority that the Secretary establishes for the selection of fellows in any fiscal year. The Secretary announces any priorities in an application notice published in the Federal Register.

(2) Priorities may relate to certain world areas, countries, academic disciplines, languages, topics, or combinations of any of these categories. For example, the Secretary may establish a priority for—

(i) A specific geographic area or country, such as the Caribbean or Poland;

(ii) An academic discipline, such as economics or political science;

(iii) A language, such as Tajik or Indonesian; or

(iv) A topic, such as public health issues or the environment.

(Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 1840–0005)

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

[63 FR 46361, Aug. 31, 1998, as amended at 70 FR 13376, Mar. 21, 2005]

§ 662.22   How does the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board select fellows?

(a) The J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board selects fellows on the basis of the Secretary's recommendations and the information described in §662.20(e) from binational commissions or United States diplomatic missions.

(b) No applicant for a fellowship may be awarded more than one graduate fellowship under the Fulbright-Hays Act from appropriations for a given fiscal year.

(Authority: 22 U.S.C. 2452(b)(6), 2456(a)(1))

Subpart D—Post-award Requirements for Institutions

§ 662.30   What are an institution's responsibilities after the award of a grant?

(a) An institution to which the Secretary awards a grant under this part is responsible for administering the grant in accordance with the regulations described in §662.6.

(b) The institution is responsible for processing individual applications for fellowships in accordance with procedures described in §662.11.

(c) The institution is responsible for disbursing funds in accordance with procedures described in §662.4.

(d) The Secretary awards the institution an administrative allowance of $100 for each fellowship listed in the grant award document.

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

Subpart E—Post-award Requirements for Fellows

§ 662.41   What are a fellow's responsibilities after the award of a fellowship?

As a condition of retaining a fellowship, a fellow shall—

(a) Maintain satisfactory progress in the conduct of his or her research;

(b) Devote full time to research on the approved topic;

(c) Not engage in unauthorized income-producing activities during the period of the fellowship; and

(d) Remain a student in good standing with the grantee institution during the period of the fellowship.

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

§ 662.42   How may a fellowship be revoked?

(a) The fellowship may be revoked only by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board upon the recommendation of the Secretary.

(b) The Secretary may recommend a revocation of a fellowship on the basis of—

(1) The fellow's failure to meet any of the conditions in §662.41; or

(2) Any violation of the standards of conduct adopted by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.

(Authority: 22 U.S.C. 2452(b)(6), 2456, and Policy Statements of the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, 1990)

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Guidelines for Applicant Institutions

There are two parts to this application. The first part contains information and forms for the institution of higher education (IHE). The second part contains instructions and forms for the student applicants.

Although the DDRA program funds student research, the legal applicant is the institution, and if a grant is awarded, the institution is the legal grantee. Students are not able to apply for this funding independently. In order to apply for this program, it is necessary for the student and the institution to coordinate their activities and keep each other informed.

Applications must be submitted electronically via the U.S. Department of Education’s (US/ED) e-Application system. This system may be accessed at http://e-grants.ed.gov. Both the student and the institution must complete their portions of the application correctly and submit via e-Application. Students and Project Directors should read through the following guidelines and the information in this application package very carefully, especially the Closing Date Notice, and follow the instructions in order to submit a timely and complete application to US/ED.

The institution must appoint a Project Director. The Project Director is the individual at the university who will actually submit the application to US/ED, and who will administer the grant and disburse funds, should any students at the university receive funding. This individual is usually someone in the office of the Dean of Graduate Studies or Student Affairs. It is not recommended that a student’s advisor serve as the Project Director. There can be only one Project Director at an institution, and that person administers the grant and serves as the point of contact for all of that institution’s fellows, regardless of research topic or discipline.

Responsibilities of the Institution's Project Director

The Project Director at the applying college or university is responsible for:

1. Registering as the Project Director for his/her university in the e-Application system. In order to obtain a password and login information, he/she must first send his/her contact information to ED staff by the date specified in the Closing Date Notice. If he/she fails to do this, he/she may not be able to access e-Application and will not be able to transmit his/her institution’s application package.

2. Completing Item #22:

1) Screen individual student applications in accordance with the institution's own technical and academic criteria and the program's eligibility requirements;

2. Indicate institutional endorsement of each student application by checking the box adjacent to each student’s name;

3. Indicate, for each student, whether Human Subjects Research Clearance (IRB) will be required by checking “Yes” or “No”. Be sure to include the required narrative for each project involving human subjects as indicated in question #3 on the ED Supplemental Information for SF 424.

1. Transmitting in a single submission all recommended individual Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad applications, including the Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424), the ED Supplemental Information for SF 424, the Assurances -- Non-Construction Programs (ED Form 424B) and the Certification Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements to the U.S. Department of Education in accordance with the guidelines published in the Closing Date Notice for new awards and contained in the transmittal instructions.

2. Announcing the preliminary results of the competition to individual applicants (i.e., candidate status, alternate status, non-selection). An executed copy of the Grant Award Notification between the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the higher education institution listing fellowship holders and award benefits will constitute the official announcement of the award. The announcement will be made between April and June.

3. Administering the grant and disbursing funds.

Supplemental Instructions for the Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424)

The Federal forms that accompany this electronic submission MUST be filled out on paper and faxed to ED. Within 3 business days of the closing date, please print and complete the forms listed below, sign them, and fax them to US/ED’s Application Control Center at (202) 245-6272.

The instructions for the items given below are to be used in conjunction with the general instructions contained in this application packet.

Item 1. Select Application.

Item 2. Select New.

Items 3 – 5a. Enter N/A.

Item 5b. Enter 84.022A

Item 6 Enter date received by state (if appropriate). Otherwise list date of submission.

Item 7 Enter N/A

Item 8. A. Enter the legal name of the institution of higher education.

B. Enter the tax identification number as assigned by the Internal Revenue Service.

C. Provide the institution’s Data Universal Numbering System (D-U-N-S) number. You can obtain your D-U-N-S number at no charge by calling 1-866-705-5711 or by completing a D-U-N-S Number Request Form. The form can be obtained via the Internet at the following URL: http://www.dnb.com

D. Enter the address of the institution of higher education.

5. Enter the organizational unit that will undertake the funding activity

6. Enter the name of the Project Director. The Project Director should be the higher education institution's representative who will be responsible for the daily administration of the program while the researcher is overseas. Enter the title, organizational affiliation, telephone and fax numbers and e-mail address of the Project Director.

Item 9. Select H – Public/State Controlled IHE or O – Private IHE.

Item 10. Enter US Department of Education.

Item 11. Enter 84.022A, Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Program.

Item 12. Enter ED-GRANTS-XXXXXX-XXX, Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Program.

Item 13. Enter N/A.

Item 14. Enter N/A.

Item 15. Enter Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Program.

Item 16. A. Enter the congressional district for the applicant institution; B. Enter N/A.

Item 17. A. Enter 07/01/11.

B. Enter 12/31/12.

Item 18. Enter the total amount requested (the sum of all the student applicants’ requests).

Item 19. Check C. Program is not covered by E.O. 12372.

Item 20. Self-explanatory.

Item 21. Self-explanatory – to be completed by institution’s Authorized Representative.

Item 22. This item will populate automatically when student applicants submit their applications in e-Application. To view a student’s application, click on that student’s name.

The Following Forms can be Found in the Standard Instructions and Forms Section:

ED Supplemental Information for SF 424

Assurances -- Non-Construction Programs (SF 424B)

One copy of this form must be completed by the authorized representative of the college or university and accompany SF 424.

Certification Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements (ED Form 80-0013)

One copy of this form must be completed by the authorized representative of the college or university and accompany SF 424.

Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)

One copy of this form must be completed by the authorized representative of the college or university and accompany SF 424, if applicable.

A complete institutional application to the Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Program is the sum of all completed student applications, plus the Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424), the ED Supplement to the 424, the Assurances -- Non-Construction Programs (SF 424B); Certification Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; Drug-Free Workplace Requirements; and Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (if applicable). University Project Directors must submit the application to the U.S. Department of Education via e-Application, in accordance with the guidelines published in the Closing Date Notice. Failure to meet the deadline published in the Federal Register will mean rejection of the application without consideration. There is no appeal of this requirement.

Frequently Asked Questions for Project Directors

Q. How does the Project Director register in the e-Application system?

A. The registration process for the Project Director involves two (2) steps. The Project Director must first request access to the DDRA Project Director screens from the US/ED program officer. The Project Director must submit the following information to the program officer by the date specified in the published Closing Date Notice: name, institution, and e-mail address. Once the US/ED program officer informs the Project Director that access has been granted, the Project Director can register in the e-Application system. Obtaining access to the system and registering in the e-Application system are 2 separate steps. Current PDs do not need to register again.

Q. How many sections are there to the application, and who fills out what section?

A. There are two major sections to the e-application – the individual student applicant’s section and the Project Director’s section. Upon completion of the individual component of the application, the student submits all portions of the application (narrative, curriculum vitae, individual budget, notifications to his/her references, transcripts, etc.) to the Project Director. The Project Director is responsible for reviewing all individual student applications of his/her institution and submitting them in a single submission, along with the required institutional components, to the US/ED. Only the Project Director can submit an application to US/ED.

Q. When the Project Director submits the e-application, where does it go?

A. After the Project Director hits the submit button, the entire application (both the student and institutional components) is sent electronically to US/ED. The Project Director will receive a confirmation e-mail that states: “Your application for Fulbright Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Program, CFDA 84.022A, was received on XX (the date) at XX (the time submitted) Washington, D.C., time. This message will include the application’s identifier number (P022A1100XX). Only after the Project Director receives this e-mail is the submission complete.

Q. When does the Project Director hit the submit button?

A. The Project Director hits the submit button BEFORE 4:30 pm Washington, D.C., time on the published closing date, and after: 1) All institutional and individual components of each individual student applicant, including graduate and foreign language references are submitted; 2) The Project Director has reviewed all individual applications; 3) The Project Director has approved each individual application by checking the box next to the applicant’s name on “Item 22” on Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424).

Q. How does the Project Director review and approve the student applications for submission to US/ED?

A. The Project Director is able to review only applications that have been submitted to him/her by individual student applicants enrolled at his/her institution. The Project Director should consult “Item 22” on Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424) to see which students have submitted applications. To review an individual application, the Project Director should click on the student’s name. This will link the Project Director to that individual’s application. After the review of all individual applications has been completed, the Project Director indicates his/her approval of each application by clicking the acceptance box next to each name. Only Project Director-approved applications are included in the institutional submission to US/ED.

Q. Whom should the Project Director contact in the event of technical problems with e-application (e.g., problems pulling up a form)?

A. If the Project Director experiences any technical difficulties, the Project Director should contact the e-Application Help Desk at 1-888-336-8930 (TTY: 1-866-697-2696, local 202-401-8363) Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Washington DC time.

Q. If the Project Director has a question specific to the DDRA program (e.g., eligibility requirements) whom should he/she contact?

A. If the Project Director has program specific questions, the Project Director should contact Ms. Amy Wilson at (202) 502-7689; or via email at amy.wilson@ed.gov.

Q. How are the student’s Graduate and Language Reference Forms submitted?

A: The student applicant will submit, via the e-Application system, the referees’ names and e-mail addresses. The referees will then receive e-mails, which are automatically generated from the e-Application system, with directions for completing and returning the reference forms. The e-mails will contain links to the forms and Personal Identify Numbers (PINs) for the referees. The references must click on the links and provide the PINs in order to be linked to the student’s reference forms. Once the forms are completed, the referees click the submit buttons. After the referees hit the submit buttons, the forms have been submitted to the Project Director. Both the student and the Project Director can monitor the submission of, but cannot review, the reference forms by checking the icon next to the reference forms. An icon for a submitted form is a blank piece of paper with a check mark on it. Reference forms must be submitted before the Project Director submits the application to US/ED. We suggest that the Project Director set internal deadlines for the submission of references and remind students to inform their reference writers of this deadline.

Q. Can transcripts be uploaded electronically, or must they still be submitted in paper format?

A. Student applicants now have a place in their application to upload all transcripts. Students must scan all transcripts and upload in the appropriate place. Only one upload is allowed, so all transcripts must be combined into one document. Beginning with the FY 2011 competition, only the electronic submission of transcripts will be accepted.

Q. Should student applicants include their undergraduate transcripts?

A. Yes, undergraduate transcripts may be included if they help to demonstrate the applicant’s language and area studies academic background.

Q. Can the Project Director set his/her own institutional deadline so that he/she can meet the closing date published in the Federal Register?

A. Yes! The Project Director should set an institutional deadline for students and references so that he/she will have ample time to review the individual application material, solve technical problems and submit a complete institutional application in a timely fashion as specified in the Federal Register.

Q. If a Project Director has access to the DDRA Program screens, does the Project Director also have access to the Faculty Research Abroad (FRA) Program Screens?

A. No! Each program is separate and distinct in e-Application. The Project Director must register in each program separately in accordance with the instructions outlined in the Closing Date Notice published in the Federal Register. IEPS strongly suggests that potential Project Directors register in the e-Application system as soon as possible.

Q. What signatures are required for the e-Application?

A. The Project Director is responsible for submitting all documents electronically, including the Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424), and all necessary assurances and certifications. Within three days after submitting the electronic application, the Project Director MUST fax a signed copy of SF 424 to the Application Control Center, after obtaining the institution’s Authorizing Representative’s signature. We ask that Project Directors please place the application’ s identifier number (P022A1100XX) in the upper right hand corner of the hard copy signature page of the SF 424. US/ED may request original signatures on other forms at a later date.

Q. When will the Project Director be notified as to the status of the student applicants?

A. The review process for DDRA Program applications is lengthy and multi-faceted, so announcement times may vary. Candidate status is announced usually in April. It is the responsibility of the institution to inform students of their status. US/ED does not inform students directly.

Q. If an institution is awarded a DDRA grant, how will the Project Director know how to proceed?

A. If an institution receives a grant, the Project Director will receive a handbook with instructions on how to administer the grant. This handbook is intended for use by both the Project Director and fellow.

Q. Who is responsible for submitting the Human Subjects Clearance (IRB) narrative?

A. The Project Director is responsible for collecting all IRB narratives from students who may need IRB approval for their research project. All student narratives must be combined into one document and uploaded in ED Supplemental Form to the SF 424. The narrative questions that must be answered are found in the directions for the ED Supplemental Form to the SF 424.

Institutional DDRA Project Directors

Please check with the listed contact BEFORE completing your application as Project Directors may have changed.

American University

Catherine Kirby

ckirby@american.edu

Arizona State University

Janet Burke

jmburke@asu.edu

Auburn University

Lisa Powell

powelli@auburn.edu

Ball State University

James Coffin

jcoffin@bsu.edu

Boston University

J. Scott Whitaker

scott@bu.edu

Brandeis University

Gregory Freeze

freeze@brandeis.edu

Brigham Young University

Gary Hooper

Gary_Hooper@byu.edu

Brown University

David Lindstrom

David_Lindstrom@brown.edu

California Institute of Integral Studies

Lee Lo

lllo@cwnet.com

Case Western Reserve

Denise Douglas

Denise.douglas@case.edu

Catholic University

John Convey

convey@cua.edu

City University of New York

Matt Schoengood

Mschoengood@gc.cuny.edu

Clark University

Nancy Budwig

Nbudwig@clarku.edu

Clemson University

Bruce Rafert

jbruce@clemson.edu

College of William and Mary

Lisa Grimes

lmgrim@wm.edu

Colorado State University

Marilyn Morrissey

Marilyn.morrissey@colostate.edu

Columbia University

Kerry Gluckman

Kag1@columbia.edu

Cornell University

Gilbert Levine

fulbright@is.cornell.edu

Duke University

Rob Sikorski

r.sikorski@duke.edu

Emory University

Mark Risjord

Mark.Risjord@emory.edu

Florida State University

Anne Marie West

amwest@fsu.edu

Florida International University

Allison McComb

mccomba@fiu.edu

George Mason University

Deirdre Moloney

dmoloney@gmu.edu

Georgetown University

Gerald Mara

marag@georgetown.edu

George Washington University

Geri Rypkema

rypkema@gwu.edu

Georgia State Univerity

Daniel Jansen

stddpj@langate.gsu.edu

Graduate Theological Union

Maureen Maloney

maloney@gtu.edu

Harvard University

Cynthia Verba

cverba@fas.harvard.edu

Howard University

Anita Nahal

anahal@Howard.edu

Indiana University

Patrick O'Meara

omeara@indiana.edu

Johns Hopkins University

Michael Alexander

gmalexander@jhu.edu

Kent State University

Carol Toncar

carolt@rags.kent.edu

Louisiana State University

Stephen Lucas

slucas@lsu.edu

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Kimberly Benard

benard@mit.edu

Michigan State University

Frank D’Itri

ditri@msu.edu

New School University

Robert Kostrzewa

kostrzer@newschool.edu

New York University

Kathleen Talvacchia

Kathleen.talvacchia@nyu.edu

Northeastern University

Chirstopher Bosso

c.bosso@neu.edu

Northwestern University

Stephen Hill

s-hill@northwestern.edu

Ohio State University

Joanna Kukielka-Blaser

Kukielka-blaser.1@osu.edu

Ohio University

Shane Gilkey

gilkeys@ohio.edu

Pennsylvania State University

Barbara Struble

Mbqs3@psu.edu

Portland State University

Barbara Sestak

sestakb@pdx.edu

Princeton Theological Seminary

James Armstrong

james.armstrong@ptsem.edu

Princeton University

David N. Redman

dnredman@princeton.edu

Dennis Gornic

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

gornid@rpi.edu

Rice University

Kellie Butler

Ksbutler@rice.edu

Rutgers University

Harvey Waterman

waterman@rci.Rutgers.edu

Southern Illinois University

Prudence Rice

orda@siu.edu

Southern Methodist University

Kathleen Hugley-Cook

khugley@smu.edu

Stanford University

John Pearson

john.pearson@stanford.edu

SUNY Albany

Jennifer Doherty

jdoherty@uamail.albany.edu

SUNY Binghamton

Mary Jan Sager

msager@binghamton.edu

SUNY Buffalo

Mark Ashwill

ashwill@buffalo.edu

SUNY Stony Brook

William Arens

warens@notes.cc.sunysb.edu

SUNY Syracuse

Scott Shannon

sshannon@esf.edu

Syracuse University

Trish Lowney

Plowney@syr.edu

The New School

Lauren Russell

russell@newschool.edu

Temple University

Aquiles Iglesias

iglesias@temple.edu

Texas Christian University

Don Coerver

d.coerver@tcu.edu

Texas Technological University

Jane Bell

Jane.bell@ttu.edu

The New School

Lauren Russell

RussellL@newschool.edu

Tufts University

Charlene Carle

Charlene.carle@tufts.edu

Tulane University

Richard Watts

Rwatts1@tulane.edu

University of Arizona

Georgia Ehlers

gehlers@grad.arizona.edu

University of Arkansas

Rosemary Ruff

rsspinfo@uark.edu

University of California, Berkeley

Solomon Lefler

lefler@berkeley.edu

University of California, Davis

Deborah McCook

dlmccook@ucdavis.edu

University of California, Irvine

Rachel Kaufman

Rachel.kaufman@rgs.uci.edu

University of California, Los Angeles

Carlos Grijalva

uclafellowship@gdnet.ucla.edu

University of California, Riverside

Joseph Childers

graddean@ucr.edu

University of California, San Diego

Linda Vong

lkvong@ucsd.edu

University of California, San Francisco

Kalai Diamond

kalai.diamond@ucsf.edu

University of California, Santa Barbara

Gale Morrison

morrisonpi@graddiv.ucsb.edu

University of California, Santa Cruz

Suzanne Zeigler

szeigler@ucsc.edu

University of Chicago

Brooke Noonan

brookec@uchicago.edu

University of Colorado, Boulder

Stefan Reiss

Stefan.reiss@colorado.edu

University of Colorado, Denver

Mary Francavilla

Mary.francavilla@ucdenver.edu

University of Connecticut

Elizabeth Mahan

Elizabeth.Mahan@uconn.edu

University of Delaware

Carole Blett

cblett@udel.edu

University of Denver

Crystal Streit

cstreit@du.edu

University of Florida

Brian Prindle

ufproposals@rgp.ufl.edu

University of Georgia

David Knauft

dknauft@uga.edu

University of Hawaii

Kenneth Tokuno

tokuno@hawaii.edu

University of Illinois

Deborah Richie

d-richie@uiuc.edu

University of Illinois at Chicago

Lisa Knepshield

lisaknep@uic.edu

Univeristy of Iowa

John Keller

Dsp-contracts@uiowa.edu

University of Kansas

Charles Bankart

cbankart@ku.edu@ku.edu

University of Kentucky

David Bettez

dbettez@pop.uky.edu

University of Maryland

Antoinette Lawson

oraa@umd.edu

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Joshua Kroner

kroner@regs.umass.edu

University of Memphis

Peggy Vanco

pvanco@memphis.edu

University of Michigan

Mark Tessler

iiUSEDFHprojectdirector@umich.edu

University of Minnesota

Kevin Mckoskey

awards@umn.edu

University of Missouri

Suzanne Ortega

Ortegas@missouri.edu

University of New Mexico

Charles Fleddermann

cbf@unm.edu

University of Nevada, Reno

Marsha Read

read@unr.edu

University of North Carolina

Niklaus Steiner

nsteiner@e-mail.unc.edu

University of Notre Dame

Terri Hall

Hall.74@nd.edu

University of Oklahoma

Paul Janis

jpaul@ou.edu

University of Oregon

Kathy Poole

kpoole@uoregon.edu

University of Pennsylvania

Tracey Turner

tturner@sas.upenn.edu

University of Pittsburgh

Lawrence Feick

feick@pitt.edu

University of San Francisco

Dan McPherson

Mcpherson@usfca.edu

University of South California

Steven Etheredge

steven@gwm.sc.edu

University of South Florida

Richard Pollenz

pollenz@cas.usf.edu

University of Southern California

Kathleen Speer

kspeer@usc.edu

University of Tennessee

James Gelhar

gelhar@utk.edu

University of Texas, Austin

Mary Alice Davila

madavila@mail.utexas.edu

University of Virginia

Mary Stegmaier

stegmaier@virginia.edu

University of Washington

Helene Obradovich

helene@u.washington.edu

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Erin Crawley

fellow@intl-institute.wisc.edu

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Terence Miller

tmiller@uwm.edu

Utah State University

Nick Eastmond

Nick.eastmond@usu.edu

Vanderbilt University

Lyn Fulton-John

Lyn.fulton-john@vanderbilt.edu

Virginia Polytechnic Institute

S.K. DeDatta

dedatta@vt.edu

Washington University, St. Louis

Priscilla Stone

pstone@artsci.wustl.edu

Wesleyan University

Karen Anderson

kanderson@wesleyan.edu

Western Michigan State University

Wil Emmert

Wil.emmert@wmich.edu

Yale University

Robert Harper-Mangels

Robert.harper-mangels@yale.ed

OMB No. 1840-0005

Exp. Date TBA

According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 1840-0005 The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average 25 hours for the student respondent and 25 hours for the project director per response, including time to review instructions, search existing data resources, gather the data needed, and complete and review the information collection. If you have any comments concerning the accuracy of the time estimates or suggestions for improving this form, please write to: U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC 20202-4651. If you have comments or concerns regarding the status of your individual submission of this form, write directly to: DDRA Program, IEPS/OPE, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., (1990 K Street, N.W. 6^th Floor) Washington, DC 20202-4651.

Guidelines for Students

There are two parts to this application. The first section contains information and forms for the institution of higher education (IHE). The second section contains instructions and forms for the student applicants.

Although the DDRA program funds student research, the legal applicant is the institution, and if a grant is awarded, the institution is the legal grantee. Students are not able to apply for this funding independently. In order to apply for this program, it is necessary for the student and the institution to coordinate their activities and keep each other informed.

Applications must be submitted electronically via the U.S. Department of Education’s (US/ED) e-Application system. This system may be accessed at http://e-grants.ed.gov. Both the student and the institution must complete their portions of the application correctly and submit via e-Application. Students and Project Directors should read through the following guidelines and the information in this application package very carefully, especially the Closing Date Notice, and follow the instructions in order to submit a timely and complete application to US/ED.

The institution must appoint a Project Director. The Project Director is the individual at the university who will actually submit the application to US/ED, and who will administer the grant and disburse funds, should any students at the university receive funding. This person is usually someone in the office of the Dean of Graduate Studies or Student Affairs. It is not recommended that a student’s advisor serve as the Project Director. There can be only one Project Director at an institution, and that person administers the grant and serves as the point of contact for all of that institution’s fellows, regardless of research topic or discipline.

A student should:

• Read the entire application package carefully.

• Contact his/her university’s Project Director as soon as possible, to inform him/her that he/she will be submitting an application.

• Register in the e-Application system as a student, and construct his/her application.

• Be sure to initiate the e-mails to his/her references as early as possible, to avoid last minute delays. Remind his/her reference writer of the internal deadline set by the institutional project director.

• Submit his/her completed application via the e-Application system well in advance of the Closing Date. (It is a good idea for a student to contact the Project Director and let him/her know when the student has submitted his/her application)

• Confer with the Project Director before the Closing Date to ensure that all portions of the application were submitted successfully, and no changes need to be made.

• Prepare the required narrative, if the project involves Human Subjects Research and/or requires IRB approval, and submit the narrative to the Project Director well in advance of the Closing Date. The instructions regarding Human Subjects Research are located in the Instructions for ED Supplemental Information for SF 424. The student must then submit their narrative to their Project Director for uploading into the application.

• Up-load a scanned copy of their transcript into the e-application.

Program Objective

Section 102(b)(6) of the Mutual Education and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (Fulbright-Hays Act) has as its objective the promotion, improvement, and development of modern foreign languages and area studies throughout the educational structure of the United States. To help accomplish this objective the Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Program provides opportunities for scholars to conduct research overseas in the field of modern foreign languages and area studies.

For the purpose of these programs, area studies is defined as a program of comprehensive study of the aspects of a society or societies, including the study of their geography, history, culture, economy, politics, international relations, and languages.

Research overseas means research outside the United States and its territories. Research will not be funded in countries in which the United States has no diplomatic representation or which are specifically excluded in the Notice of Closing Date contained in this application.

For a complete description of the program, consult the US Department of Education Regulations 34 Code of Federal Regulations Part 662.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to receive a fellowship under the DDRA Program, a student must:

1. (a) Be a citizen of the United States; or

(b) Be a permanent resident of the United States;

2. Be a graduate student in good standing at an eligible institution of higher education and 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, or who plan to apply language skills (in world areas vital to US national security) and knowledge of these countries in the fields of government, international development, and various professions; and

Possess adequate skills in the foreign language(s) necessary to carry out the dissertation research project.

Note: Students may not accept certain grants in the same fiscal year that they receive a US/ED Fulbright-Hays grant. If a student accepts both a US/ED Fulbright-Hays grant and another grant, it may be necessary for the student to choose which grant to accept, or to negotiate a cost-sharing arrangement, so that funding is not duplicated. Student applicants who have received support for more than 6 months under the DDRA Program are not eligible to re-apply.

Instructions for Students - Fulbright-Hays Application Form

In order that each individual applicant is properly evaluated in accordance with the published procedures, eligibility requirements, and evaluation criteria, each individual scholar applying for the Fulbright-Hays fellowship must complete this electronic form.

Item 1-4: Self-explanatory

Item 5: Select the name of the institution through which you are applying. If your institution does not appear on this drop-down list, please contact your project director. Only institutions whose project directors have registered in e-Application appear on this list. Please ensure that you choose the right campus (i.e., University of Texas at Austin, University of Texas at Brownsville, etc.). A student planning to conduct dissertation research must apply to the DDRA Program through the university in which he/she or she is enrolled in a doctoral program.

Items 6-7: Self-explanatory

Item 8: Indicate all countries in which you plan to conduct research with Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad support. If successful, these are the only countries you will be approved to conduct research in.

Item 9: Indicate all foreign languages to be used in your research during the fellowship period and obtain a completed Fulbright-Hays Foreign Language Reference Form for each foreign language listed.

If English or your native tongue is the language of research, you must list it here, but a Foreign Language Reference Form is not required. Please see criteria 3 under Qualifications of the Applicant.

Item 10: Indicate the start and end dates for conducting your research under the fellowship. Activation of the award may be as early as July 1 for students, provided: a US/ED Grant Award Notification has been executed; travel has been approved; the appropriate research clearances and research visas have been secured by the individual scholar; and, if requested, human subject research clearance has been obtained. All research and travel must be completed by December 31 of the year following the year in which the grant is made.

Graduate students may receive fellowships for a period of 6 to 12 months for full time doctoral dissertation research abroad. Fellowships are not renewable.

Item 11: Indicate the date on which you were or will be advanced to candidacy for a doctoral degree. An applicant must be advanced to candidacy by the time his/her or her overseas research begins, but not necessarily at the time of application.

Note: Fellowships are from 6 to 12 consecutive months in the field. Fellows may not leave their research sites for the duration of the research period, except in cases of family or medical emergencies. Fellows have 18 months in which to schedule their research periods. Family events such as weddings or anniversaries, or academic events such as conferences or presentations, should be taken into account by the fellow when planning his or her research.

Item 12: Self-explanatory

Item 13: If resident alien, provide Alien Registration Number, country of birth, and previous citizenship. Please refer to the program's citizenship requirements in the program-specific regulations.

Item 14: Self-explanatory

Item 15: Note that doctoral candidates planning careers other than teaching are eligible to apply.

Item 16: Self-explanatory

Item 17: Provide an abstract of no more than 120 words describing your proposed research including a summary of the research to be conducted as well as institutional and individual affiliations.

Item 18: Self-explanatory

Item 19: Indicate previous relevant foreign travel, period of stay and purpose (e.g., participation in an overseas language program) and specify all previous travel to the proposed host countries listed in item 8.

Items 20-21: Indicate whether you are in default on any U.S. Department of Education Student Financial Assistance loan, U.S. Department of Education grant or any other Federal loan.

Item 22: Indicate all previously held fellowships.

Item 23: Indicate current applications for other fellowships.

Item 24: Enter the name, address and telephone number of the physician or certified nurse practitioner, and the date of recent physical exam. This is to ensure that the applicant is physically capable of carrying out the proposed research project. Do not send a separate medical evaluation. Actual signatures may be requested at a later date.

Item 25a: List, starting with the airport closest to your address, all points of travel related to your proposed project departure from and return to the United States (e.g., Philadelphia, PA - London, UK – Johannesburg, SA - London, UK - Philadelphia, PA). The itinerary should not exceed a 12-month period and must include all countries for which a maintenance allowance is requested.

All international travel estimates should be based on commercial high season rates for jet economy travel on U.S. flag carriers and should also include baggage fees. If approved in advance, international travel by automobile, train, or ship may be authorized in certain cases. The cost of travel by surface carrier may not exceed the cost of jet economy travel via the most direct route for the itinerary listed in the Grant Award Notification. Travel by sea also must be on a U.S. flag carrier.

You will not be authorized to travel on grant funds until you have secured the appropriate "research" visas, research permission, and, if necessary, the appropriate affiliation with a host country institution. (Note: please see Important Note Regarding Host Country Research Clearances).

All travel paid for with grant funds must be in accordance with the Fly America Act (International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act of 1974, PL 93-624, PL 96-192). This means that travel must be on American carriers wherever available, regardless of cost. In cases of “code-share” tickets between an American and an overseas carrier, the name and flight number of the American carrier, rather than those of the overseas carrier, must be displayed on the airline tickets. Travel must be approved by the Education Program Staff, US/ED before a fellow departs. No support for dependents' travel is provided.

Item 25b: Enter the maintenance stipend for all countries of research utilizing the information provided in the link to Fulbright-Hays Maintenance Allowances. Allowances from other than personal sources (e.g. fellowships) which duplicate benefits received under this program will be deducted from the fellowship. Adjustments will also be made in cases where other organizations assume all or part of a fellow's maintenance costs.

Item 25c: A dependent means any of the following individuals who will accompany you to your research site and for whom you will be providing over 50 percent support during the entire overseas research period:

a. spouse of program participant ; The word "marriage" means only a legal union between one man and one woman as husband and wife, and the word "spouse" refers only to a person of the opposite sex who is a husband or a wife. These definitions are found in 1 USC Section 7, commonly known as the “Defense of Marriage Act” and apply to all federal programs; or

b. children unmarried and under 21 years of age.

Note: Dependents must accompany the researcher for the entire research period in order to be eligible for an allowance.

Enter the dependents' allowance by referring to the Fulbright-Hays Maintenance Allowances.

Item 25d: Compute and justify in detail your needs for this allowance that may include expenses such as books, copying, tapes, film, travel within host countries, affiliation fees, etc.

This allowance does not cover any visa fees, passport expenses, including photographs, equipment costs (laptops, digital cameras, recorders, etc.), research or transcription assistants, language tutoring, tuition or fees that might be required by the American grantee institution, or medical expenses such as malaria pills or vaccinations.

Item 25e: The Department of Education will include sufficient funds to enable an institution to purchase basic health and accident insurance for each student fellowship recipient only. The university may use its discretion whether to use a university-contracted carrier or a student-contracted carrier. Compute the amount requested utilizing group rates of university-contracted carriers for coverage overseas. The amount requested for insurance must be prorated to reflect only the student’s time in the field.

Item 25f: Fixed $100 administrative fee paid to institution.

Item 25g: This will be the sum of 25a-f.

Item 26-27: Self-explanatory

Item 28: The curriculum vita must be uploaded into the e-Application system. It should address those previously cited evaluation criteria focused on the qualifications of the individual applicant. You should list relevant course work dealing with your language and area studies specialization; indicate fellowships and honors received; describe your publications record and any other items which, in your opinion, give a panel of scholars a comprehensive view of your past achievements, ability to successfully complete the particular research described in this proposal, and overall promise as a teacher and/or research scholar

Item 29: 1. The application narrative must be uploaded as an attachment into the e-Application system. Please note the page limitations specified in the Closing Date Notice.

You should develop your application narrative taking into account the evaluation criteria provided in the sample Technical Review Form. It is advised that the applicant review the Technical Review Form provided and write their narrative in a way that answers all questions thoroughly. Do not leave out answers for any questions. Please note that in addition to language and area studies scholars, non-specialists are included in the evaluation process and that host country officials will review your application and ultimately decide whether research permission is granted. You may also wish to consider the following factors when developing your narrative:

1. Host country political sensitivities and interests

2. Host country visa requirements

3. Feasibility of research

4. Safety and security concerns

5. The use of English that can readily be understood by well-educated non-specialists.

Awards are not made to applicants planning to conduct research on topics that are determined to be politically sensitive or unfeasible by the US Embassy or Fulbright Commission in the host country. It should also be noted that the U.S. Department of Education will not submit to the host country "dummy" proposals (i.e., proposals that do not accurately reflect the research purpose in the hope of avoiding difficulties with host country acceptance of the proposal).

2. The bibliography must be uploaded as an attachment into the e-Application system. Please note the page limitations specified in the Closing Date Notice.

3. Host country supporting materials must be uploaded as an attachment into the e-Application system. Host country supporting materials refers to letters of invitation, affiliation, etc. Though not required for the application, this information only serves to strengthen an application. All host country supporting materials must be combined into one document for uploading into the e-Application system.

4. Transcripts must be uploaded as an attachment into the e-Application system. All transcripts must be combined into one document for uploading into the e-Application system.

Instructions for Fulbright-Hays Foreign Language Reference Form

The language reference form, which is required for this program, should be completed by a specialist in the language. Student applicants must initiate an e-mail to their referring specialists via the e-Application system. Upon receipt of this e-mail, the reference will be able to access the e-Application system and complete the reference form. When the reference submits the form, it will automatically become part of the student’s application, so that it is submitted to US/ED when the Project Director transmits the entire application package. All completed reference forms must be submitted to the Project Director for transmittal to US/ED via e-Application. Do not submit your references directly to US/ED, as they will not be accepted or included with your application. Please remind your reference writer to submit their form by the internal deadline set by your institutional Project Director.

A completed reference for each language listed in item 9 of the Fulbright-Hays Training Grants Application Form must be submitted.

Instructions for Fulbright-Hays Graduate Student Reference Form

One of the three personal references must be obtained from the student's dissertation advisor. Student applicants must initiate an e-mail to their references via the e-Application system. Upon receipt of this e-mail, the reference will be able to access the e-Application system and complete the reference form. When the reference submits the form, it will automatically become part of the student’s application, so that it is submitted to US/ED when the Project Director transmits the entire application package. All completed reference forms must be submitted to the Project Director for transmittal to US/ED via e-Application. Do not submit your references directly to US/ED as they will not be accepted or included with your application. Please remind your reference writer to submit their form by the internal deadline set by your institutional Project Director.

Instructions for Assembly, Duplication and Transmission

You must check with your institution to determine if your institution will be submitting all applications via e-Grants, as required in the Federal Register, or if it has been granted a waiver from that requirement. All of the institution’s applications must be submitted in the same format.

Upon submittal via e-Application, students’ applications will become available to their university’s Project Director for review and transmittal to the U.S. Department of Education. Only the Project Director is able to submit the application to the U.S. Department of Education. A completed student application should contain the items specified below:

• Fulbright-Hays DDRA Application Form

• Curriculum vita

• Application narrative

• Application bibliography

• One Fulbright-Hays Foreign Language Reference Form, for each language needed to conduct the research outlined, submitted by your referring specialist via e-Application

• Three Fulbright-Hays Graduate Student Reference Forms submitted by your referring specialists via e-Application

• Graduate Transcripts

• Any letters of affiliation you wish to include. Note: Letters of Affiliation must be uploaded to e-Application. Letters of affiliation may not be mailed.

A complete institutional application to the DDRA Program is the sum of all completed student applications, plus the Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424), the ED Supplement to the 424, the Assurances -- Non-Construction Programs (SF 424B); Certification Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; Drug-Free Workplace Requirements; and Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (if applicable). University Project Directors must submit the application to the US/ED via e-Application, in accordance with the guidelines published in the Closing Date Notice. Failure to meet the deadline published in the Federal Register will mean rejection of the application without consideration. There is no appeal of this requirement.

Important Note Regarding Host Country Research Clearances

When Fulbright Commissions or other overseas organizations apply for host country clearance for a DDRA fellow’s project, US/ED expects that the organization will use the proposal submitted to USED by that fellow for the DDRA competition.  It is not acceptable to "transfer" clearances from a project submitted under one program's competition to a project submitted under another program's competition, in order to expedite clearance.  The project that we fund must be the one submitted to US/ED that was reviewed and scored by US/ED peer reviewers according to the DDRA program’s selection criteria, and has undergone US/ED review procedures.  This review process is the basis of US/ED funding decisions, which are approved by officials throughout the Department.  US/ED understands that the proposals that students submit for other programs may be "basically" the same, but we simply do not have the ability to verify this. The proposals for other programs often have different page limits, requirements and selection criteria, resulting in an application that is really quite different from what was submitted to US/ED.  US/ED can only be responsible for funding the projects submitted under the DDRA program. 

USED urges fellows to begin the clearance process as soon as possible, and to understand that they may have to be flexible with regard to when they begin their research.

Important Note Regarding Host Country Visa Requirements

It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the research they propose can actually be carried out under the visa issued by the host country. Visa requirements change often and it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure the research proposes meets the requirements/limitations of the visa. Students should review the host country visa requirements BEFORE submitting their application.

Frequently Asked Questions for Student Applicants

Q: Can a student apply independently of his/her university?

A: No. Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education in the U.S. The student’s application must be submitted through the appropriate channels at his/her university, and transmitted to US/ED via e-Application by the university’s Project Director.

Q: How does a student know who his/her Project Director is?

A: A student should check the list of Project Directors listed in this application package. If a university has submitted applications for DDRA funding before, chances are there is already an experienced Project Director appointed. If an institution does not appear on the list, it may be necessary for that university’s administration to appoint a Project Director, and ensure that he/she registers in the e-Application system. Do not assume that an institution listed in the drop down list in the e-application has a registered Project Director for the DDRA program. Please check the “Registered Project Director” list provided in the application for this information.

Q: What is the student’s academic advisor’s role?

A: The student’s advisor will continue to serve as his/her mentor regarding the academic details of his/her research, and any changes to the student’s research plans as proposed in the application will require the advisor’s written approval. The advisor should not serve as the student’s Project Director. There can be only one Project Director at an institution, and that person administers the grant and serves as the point of contact for all of that institution’s fellows, regardless of research topic or discipline.

Q: How many sections are there to the e- Application and who fills out what section?

A: There are two primary sections to the e-Application – the student’s individual section and the section to be completed by the Project Director. Upon completion of his/her section, the student submits his/her application to the Project Director via e-Application. The Project Director is responsible for reviewing the student’s individual application and submitting it, along with the Project Director’s portion, which contains the required federal forms, to US/ED. Included in this submission are the graduate and language reference forms that were transmitted to the Project Director by the references. Only the Project Director can submit an application to US/ED.

Q: When the student clicks “submit” in the e-Application system, where does his/her application go?

A: When the student submits his/her application via the e-Application system, it is transmitted to his/her university’s Project Director for review and submission to US/ED. Student applicants are not able to transmit their applications directly to US/ED.

Q: When should a student submit his/her application?

A: The Project Director determines the internal deadline by which all sections of the application must be submitted. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that the graduate and language references are submitted by references no later than the institution’s internal deadline.

Q: To whom does the Closing Date apply?

A: The Closing Date is the date by which the university’s Project Director must submit all components of the application to US/ED via e-Application. It is recommended that the Project Director have access to all sections of the application well in advance of this date. Application materials may not be submitted after the published Closing Date.

Q: How will a student know that his/her Project Director has access to his/her application?

A: After the student submits his/her application via e-Application, he/she will receive a notification e-mail stating that his/her application has been received by the Project Director at his/her university. If he/she does not receive this e-mail, the student should contact the Help Desk immediately. The Project Director will be copied on the email notification; nevertheless, the student may want to contact the Project Director to let the Project Director know that the student has submitted an application.

Q: How does a student know that the Project Director has submitted his/her application to US/ED?

A: The student will not receive a notification e-mail when the Project Director transmits the application to US/ED. Only the Project Director will receive a notification e-mail. The student must check with his/her institution’s Project Director to determine whether the application has been submitted.

Q. Can transcripts be uploaded electronically, or must they still be submitted in paper format?

A. Student applicants now have a place in their application to upload all transcripts. Students must scan all transcripts and upload in the appropriate place. Only one upload is allowed, so all transcripts must be combined into one document. Beginning with the FY 2011 competition, only the electronic submission of transcripts will be accepted.

Q. Should student applicants include their undergraduate transcripts?

A. Yes, undergraduate transcripts may be included if they help to demonstrate the applicant’s language and area studies academic background. These may be combined with the graduate transcripts and uploaded into the e-Application.

Q. Should student applicants list their language and area studies course work in their CV?

A. Yes. If it is not obvious on the transcript which courses are language and area studies courses, please list this information in the CV. This information helps the peer reviewers rate and score your academic qualifications.

Q: May a student apply for support to go to more than one country?

A: Yes, a student may propose research in multiple countries. Please be aware that a copy of all principal and alternate candidate applications will be sent to the Fulbright Commission or American Embassy in each host country for review on political sensitivity, feasibility, and budget.  Final award decisions for the project as a whole will be based on the project feasibility in each country proposed.

Q: Even though the DDRA Program doesn’t fund proposals that focus on Western European topics, may a student go to Western Europe to consult or research human or material resources on a non-Western European topic not available in the U.S.?

A: Yes.

Q: Are U.S. citizens enrolled at foreign institutions eligible for the DDRA program?

A: No, eligible applicants are institutions of higher education in the U.S.

Q: How important is the page limit cited in the Closing Date Notice?

A: The page limit is extremely important. If the student’s application narrative exceeds the page limit, the application will be disqualified and will not be reviewed for funding. Please adhere strictly to the page limit guidelines in the Closing Date Notice.

Q: Should students include endnotes, footnotes or a bibliography? How long should they be?

A: Endnotes, footnotes or a bibliography will certainly strengthen an application. However, footnotes and endnotes will be subject to the page limit restrictions specified in the Closing Date Notice for the application narrative and bibliography.

Q: What if a student proposes to use a much less commonly taught language and cannot find someone to evaluate him/her?

A: The student should call Amy Wilson at (202) 502-7689. We will gladly assist students in finding qualified evaluators. An application will be significantly less competitive if a language reference form is not included.

Q: Should Letters of Affiliation from overseas host institutions or organizations be included in an application?

A: Yes, these letters are helpful to the panel in evaluating an application. Students must scan or upload the letters into the e-Application system as “Host Country Supporting Materials” and submit them electronically as attachments with their applications. Only one document may be uploaded, so all letters must be combined into one document. Letters or references sent in the mail will not be included with the student’s application.

Q: Do the provisions of the “Fly America Act” apply to this program? Does it benefit a student’s application to request a lower amount, if he/she can find a cheaper non-U.S. carrier airfare?

A: No, all travel must comply with the Fly America Act. International travel budget estimates ought to be based on jet economy high season rates on U.S. Flag carriers where available. Reviewers do not evaluate a student’s budget request as part of the application review process.

Q: What if a student is planning to get married after he/she applies, or is expecting a baby? Is he/she eligible for a dependent’s allowance?

A: Availability of funds and the date of the marriage or birth will determine whether an allowance can be awarded.

Q: What signatures are required for e-Application?

A: No signatures are necessary for the student’s application at the time of application submittal. However, signatures from a student’s doctor/nurse practitioner and advisor may be requested at a later date.

Q: Whom should the student contact in the event of technical problems with e-application (e.g., problems pulling up a form)?

A: If the student experiences any technical difficulties, he/she should contact the e-Application Help Desk at 1-888-336-8930 (TTY: 1-866-697-2696, local 202-401-8363) Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Washington D.C., time.

Q: If the student has a question specific to the DDRA program (e.g., eligibility requirements) whom should he/she contact?

A: The student first point of contact is always the institutional Project Director. The Project Director may then contact Amy Wilson at (202) 502-7689; or via email at amy.wilson@ed.gov, if further clarification is needed.

Q: When will students be notified whether or not they have been selected?

A: The review process for DDRA Program applications is lengthy and multi-faceted, so announcement times may vary. Candidate status is announced usually in April. It is the responsibility of the institution to inform students of their status. US/ED does not inform students directly. Awards are issued between May and September.

Q: When may fellowships be activated?

A: A fellowship may be activated after a Grant Award Notification (GAN) has been issued, host country visa and research requirements have been met; human subject research clearance, if required, has been given by the student’s institution; and travel approval has been obtained by the Project Director from US/ED. The GAN will specify the performance and budget periods. All research must be completed during these periods. The performance and budget period for the FY 2011 fellows begins July 1, 2011.

Q: If a student relocates after submitting his/her application, should he/she send US/ED address updates?

A: No, students should provide that information to their Project Directors.

Q: May the university accept the award on a student’s behalf if the student is overseas during the notification period?

A: Yes, provided the student has not received a fellowship that duplicates the DDRA award benefits. The student should leave a letter with the Project Director authorizing him/her to accept the award on the student’s behalf.

Q: Must a fellow apply for his/her own visa and research clearance?

A: Yes. Fellows are advised to contact the host country Fulbright Commissions and US embassies for guidance on obtaining visas and clearances.

Q: May a student request copies of his/her application’s reviewers’ comments?

A: All reviewers’ comments will be sent to the institutional Project Director upon announcement of the awards. Students should contact their Project Director at that time for a copy.

Q: If a student’s research project requires Human Subjects (IRB) approval what information needs to be provided in the DDRA application?

A: If a student applicant knows they will need IRB approval they must submit a completed Human Subjects Narrative. Approval is not needed at the time of application. This narrative must be submitted to their Project Director for uploading into the Project Director’s portion of the application. The instructions for completing the narrative can be found in the instructions for the ED Supplemental Form to the SF 424.

Q: What if my language of research is English or my native tongue? Am I eligible to apply?

A: Yes, students whose language of research is English or their native tongue are eligible to apply. But, applicants using English or their native tongue should review question 3, “Qualifications of the Applicant” on the technical review form. Only applicants that are using languages other than English or a native tongue are eligible to receive points for this criterion.

OMB No. 1840-0005 Form Expires TBA
US Department of Education
Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Program
1.	Last Name, First, Middle
2.	Date of Birth	3.	Country of Birth	4.	Gender	 M
						 F
5.	Name of US Institution of Higher Education			6.	Major Academic Discipline
7.	Language and Area Studies Specialization - Check One Area Only
	 Africa • AF				 Near East • NE
	 Western Hemisphere • WH				 South Asia • SA
	 Central/Eastern Europe and Eurasia • CEE				 Southeast Asia • SEA
	 East Asia • EA
8.	Country(ies) of Research			9.	Language(s) of Research
10.	Dates of Proposed Research			11.	Tentative Date Advanced to Candidacy
12.	Current Address, Phone & E-Mail			13.	Citizenship
					 United States
					 Resident Alien
					Alien Registration No. _______________
14.	Veteran's Status		 Yes	15.	Career Goal	 Teaching
			 No			 Other
16.	Proposed Dissertation Title
17.	Dissertation Abstract (no more than 120 words)

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18.	Name(s) of Accompanying Dependent(s)		Relationship		Age
19.	Previous Overseas Travel
20.	Grant Refunds Due	 Yes	21.	Default on Loans	 Yes
		 No			 No
22.	Previously Awarded Fellowships
	 Group Projects Abroad (GPA)			 Title VI FLAS
	 Jacob Javits			 State Dept. / IIE Fulbright
	 Other (please specify) ____________________
23.	Current Application for Other Fellowships
	 Group Projects Abroad (GPA)			 Social Science Research Council (SSRC)
	 Int'l Research and Exchanges Board (IREX)			 Title VI FLAS
	 Jacob Javits			 State Dept. / IIE Fulbright
	 NSEP / Academy for Educational Development			 Other (please specify) ____________________
24.	Certification
	List date of physical. Enter the name of the physician or certified nurse who can testify that the candidate named in this application is physically and psychologically able to carry out all phases of the project as described in this proposal.
	Name of Physician or Certified Nurse Practitioner			Address		Telephone No.
For Official US/ED Use Only - do not write in the section below

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25.	Budget Request
a.	International Travel and Baggage				$
	Jet travel for the itinerary:
b.	Maintenance Allowance				$
	City and Country	No. of Months	Monthly Rate	Subtotal
c.	Dependent(s) Allowance				$
	1st Dependent	No. of Months	Monthly Rate	Subtotal
	Additional Dependents	No. of Months	Monthly Rate	Subtotal
d.	Project Allowance				$
e.	Health and Accident Insurance (for fellow only)				$
f.	Administrative Fee to US Applicant Institution				$100
g.	Total				$
26.	Student Certification
	I certify that all information provided on this form is correct to the best of my knowledge.
	Name of Applicant				Date
27.	Advisor Review
	Date of advisor’s review of application.
	Name of Dissertation Advisor				Date

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28. Curriculum Vita

29. Project Description

(Application Narrative May Not Exceed the Page Limit as Described in the Closing Date Notice.)

Bibliography

Host Country Supporting Materials

(Only one document may be uploaded. Please combined all materials into one document for uploading)

Transcript(s)

(Only one document may be uploaded. Please combined all materials into one document for uploading)

OMB No. 1840-0005 Form Expires TBA

FULBRIGHT-HAYS FOREIGN LANGUAGE REFERENCE FORM

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

WASHINGTON, DC 20006-8521

Name of Individual Applicant

Name of Institution

Countries of Research

Language

Proposed Project or Dissertation Title

To be completed by a college/university language teacher and sent to the contact person at the applicant's college or university. Under Section 552a(d) of the Privacy Act, the content of this form is subject to review by the applicant and others accompanying him or her, upon request.

Speaking and Listening (check one)

Unable to function in the spoken language

Able to satisfy basic survival needs and maintain very simple conversation on familiar topics

Able to satisfy routine social demands and limited work requirements

Able to participate effectively in most formal and informal conversations on practical and social topics and on professional topics in restricted contexts

Able to use the language fluently and accurately on all levels pertinent to professional needs

Use of the language is functionally equivalent to a well-educated native speaker

Reading (check one)

No practical ability to read the language

Sufficient comprehension to read very simple connected written material in a form equivalent to usual printing or typescript

Sufficient comprehension to read simple, authentic texts on subjects within a familiar context

Able to read within a normal range of speed and with almost complete comprehension a variety of authentic prose material on unfamiliar subjects, as well as technical material

Able to read fluently and accurately all styles and forms of the language pertinent to professional needs, including all materials in one's special field

Reading proficiency is functionally equivalent to a well-educated native speaker

Writing (check one)

No functional ability in writing

Sufficient control of the writing system to meet limited demands

Sufficient control of the writing system to meet most survival needs and limited social demands

Ability to write with some precision and in some detail about most common topics

Able to use the language effectively in most formal and informal written exchanges on practical, social, and professional topics

Writing proficiency is equal to that of a well-educated native speaker

Please indicate briefly how your evaluation was determined (e.g. two years of coursework, a test, etc.).

Name

Position or Title

University

Signature

Date

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Fulbright-Hays Graduate Student Reference Form

U.S. Department of Education

Washington, DC 20006-8521

Name of Individual Applicant

Name of Institution

Countries of Research

Language(s)

Proposed Project or Dissertation Title

To be completed by referee and sent to the contact person at the applicant's college or university. Under Section 552a(d) of the Privacy Act, the content of this form is subject to review by the applicant and others accompanying him or her, upon request. In completing this form, please keep in mind that the applicant for a Fulbright-Hays fellowship may be considered by host country citizens as representing his or her academic community and that his or her university, future U.S. scholars, and his or her country may be judged by the applicant's actions and statements. Consequently, personal suitability, as well as academic excellence, is an important criterion to be considered. 1. How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant? 2. Please indicate the applicant's ability and professional competence in comparison with other individuals whom you have known at similar stages in their careers:

Below Average (lowest 40%)

Average (mid 20%)

Above Average (next 15%)

Very Good (next 10%)

Out–standing (next 10%)

Excep–tional (highest 5%)

Inadequate opportunity to observe

A. General knowledge

B. Knowledge in chosen field

C. Motivation and seriousness of purpose

D. Ability to plan and carry out research

E. Ability to express thoughts in speech and writing

F. Ability to withstand stress

G. Self-reliance and independence

H. Ability to make sound judgments

I. Potential for future growth in chosen field

J. Ability to communicate with people

K. Impression to be made abroad

On an extra 8-1/2" X 11" sheet, please comment specifically on the feasibility of the applicant's project in terms of resources available abroad, ability of the applicant to carry out the project in the allotted time, linguistic preparation for the proposed plan, the candidate's ability to adapt to a different cultural environment, and any other factors which you believe may have a bearing on the candidate's successful experience overseas. Also indicate your opinion as to the merit or validity of the project itself.

Name

Position or Title

University

Signature

Date

TECHNICAL REVIEW - DOCTORAL DISSERTATION RESEARCH ABROAD
International Education Programs Service • U.S. Department of Education
I. NAME OF INDIVIDUAL APPLICANT				NAME OF APPLICANT INSTITUTION		WORLD AREA
II. CUMULATIVE SCORE OF THE TWO CATEGORIES OF CRITERIA
							READER
							TOTAL
		QUALITY OF PROPOSED PROJECT (Maximum of 60 points)
		QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT (Maximum of 40 points)
		COMPETITIVE PRIORITY (5 points)
		Indicate above the cumulative scores for the three categories (Sections V through VII found on the following pages). Add the scores from the three boxes on the left and place the total in the large box to the right. The sum of the Reader Totals will constitute the Panel's final judgment.
	DO NOT USE DECIMAL POINTS
III. OVERALL COMMENTS
IV. SIGNATURE OF REVIEWER						DATE

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TECHNICAL REVIEW - DOCTORAL DISSERTATION RESEARCH ABROAD Score this application in terms of the Rating Scale. Indicate your score for each criterion in the box to the right. Do not use decimal points. Add the scores of the criteria and enter the sum in the box marked Total Points. Transfer the Total Points to the appropriate block in Section II on the Cover Page.						RATING SCALE
						If total points are:			5	10	15
						Outstanding			5	10	15
						Very Good			4	8	12
						Good			3	6	9
						Average			2	4	6
						Poor			1	2	3
						Unacceptable or			0	0	0
						not described
V. QUALITY OF PROPOSED PROJECT (Maximum of 60 points)
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.
	YOUR COMMENT:
							(15)
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.
	YOUR COMMENT:
							(10)
3.	The preliminary research already completed in the United States and overseas or plans for such research prior to going overseas, and the kinds, quality and availability of data for the research in the host country or countries.
	YOUR COMMENT:
							(10)

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TECHNICAL REVIEW - DOCTORAL DISSERTATION RESEARCH ABROAD Score this application in terms of the Rating Scale. Indicate your score for each criterion in the box to the right. Do not use decimal points. Add the scores of the criteria and enter the sum in the box marked Total Points. Transfer the Total Points to the appropriate block in Section II on the Cover Page.						RATING SCALE
						If total points are:			5	10	15
						Outstanding			5	10	15
						Very Good			4	8	12
						Good			3	6	9
						Average			2	4	6
						Poor			1	2	3
						Unacceptable or			0	0	0
						not described
4.	The justification for overseas field research, and preparations to establish appropriate and sufficient research contacts and affiliations abroad.
	YOUR COMMENT:
							(10)
5.	The applicant's plans to share the results of the research in progress and a copy of the dissertation with scholars and officials of the host country or countries.
	YOUR COMMENT:
							(5)
6.	The guidance and supervision of the dissertation advisor or committee at all stages of the project, including guidance in developing the project, understanding research conditions abroad, and acquainting the applicant with research in the field.
	YOUR COMMENT:
							(10)
QUALITY OF PROPOSED PROJECT					TOTAL
(Please record this total in Section II on the cover page.)					POINTS:
					(0-60)

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TECHNICAL REVIEW - DOCTORAL DISSERTATION RESEARCH ABROAD Score this application in terms of the Rating Scale. Indicate your score for each criterion in the box to the right. Do not use decimal points. Add the scores of the criteria and enter the sum in the box marked Total Points. Transfer the Total Points to the appropriate block in Section II on the Cover Page.						RATING SCALE
						If total points are:			5	10	15
						Outstanding			5	10	15
						Very Good			4	8	12
						Good			3	6	9
						Average			2	4	6
						Poor			1	2	3
						Unacceptable or			0	0	0
						not described
VI. QUALIFICATIONS OF THE APPLICANT (Maximum of 40 points)
1.	The overall strength of the applicant's graduate academic record.
	YOUR COMMENT:
							(10)
2.	The extent to which the applicant's academic record demonstrates a strength in area studies relevant to the proposed project.
	YOUR COMMENT:
							(10)
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.
	YOUR COMMENT:
							(15)
4.	The applicant's ability to conduct research in a foreign cultural context, as evidenced by the applicant's references or previous overseas experiences, or both.
	YOUR COMMENT:
							(5)
					TOTAL
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE APPLICANT					POINTS:
(Please record this total in Section II on the cover page.)					(0-40)

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TECHNICAL REVIEW - DOCTORAL DISSERTATION RESEARCH ABROAD

Score this application in terms of the Rating Scale. Indicate your score for each criterion in the box to the right. Do not use decimal points. Add the scores of the criteria and enter the sum in the box marked Total Points. Transfer the Total Points to the appropriate block in Section II on the Cover Page.

RATING SCALE

If total points are:

5

10

15

Meets the competitive priority

5

Does not meet the competitive priority

0

VII. COMPETITIVE PRIORITY (5 points)

We award an additional five (5) points to an application if it meets this priority:

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Note: The score will be EITHER FIVE (5) OR ZERO (0). Do not enter any other number.

YOUR COMMENT:

(5)

(Please record this total in Section II on the cover page.)

Fulbright-Hays Maintenance Allowances
Fulbright-Hays training grants maintenance allowances are based on current cost-of-living data provided by the Department of State. Additional and more up-to-date information on costs of living obtained at the time individual applications are reviewed by diplomatic missions and binational commissions overseas may require modifications of these rates at a later date. The allowances of fellows jointly sponsored by US/ED and other organizations [e.g., , Social Science Research Council (SSRC)] will be adjusted according to formulas agreed upon between agencies.
LOCALITY					MONTHLY STIPEND	FIRST DEPENDENT	ADD'L DEPENDENT(S)
ALBANIA
	Tirana				2592	1037	518
	Other				1368	547	274
ALGERIA
	Algiers				3231	1292	646
	Other				2295	918	459
ANDORRA
	Andorra				2988	1195	598
ANGOLA					4167	1667	833
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
	Antigua and Barbuda				2538	1015	508
	Other				558	223	112
ARGENTINA
	Buenos Aires				2619	1048	524
	Barhe				2088	835	418
	Cordoba				2079	832	416
	Other				1800	720	360
ARMENIA					2403	961	481
ASCENSION ISLAND					378	151	76
AUSTRALIA
	Adelaide				2475	990	495
	Brisbane				2655	1062	531
	Cairns				2358	943	472
	Canberra				2556	1022	511
	Darwin Northern Territiories				2151	860	430
	Fremantle				2466	986	493
	Hobart				2250	900	450
	Melbourne				2646	1058	529
	Perth				3276	1310	655
	Sydney				2889	1156	578
	Other				1890	756	378
AUSTRIA
	Graz				3222	1289	644
	Linz				3060	1224	612
	Salzburg				3519	1408	704
	Vienna				3366	1346	673
	Other				3060	1224	612
AZERBAIJAN					3357	1343	671
BAHAMAS, THE
	Andros Island				1926	770	385
	Eleuthera Island				2043	817	409
	Grand Bahama Island				2259	904	452
	Nassau				3933	1573	787
	Other				1926	770	385
BAHRAIN					3564	1426	713
BANGLADESH
	Dhaka				1980	792	396
	Other				972	389	194
BARBADOS					3240	1296	648
BELARUS					3537	1415	707
BELGIUM
	Antwerp				3348	1339	670
	Brugge				2493	997	499
	Brussels				3528	1411	706
	Diegem				3528	1411	706
	Gosselies				2178	871	436
	Kleine Brogol				2196	878	439
	Liege				2448	979	490
	Mons				2178	871	436
	SHAPE/Chievres				2178	871	436
	Zaventem				3528	1411	706
	Other				1719	688	344
BELIZE					1647	659	329
	Belize City				1710	684	342
	Belmopan				2106	842	421
	San Pedro				2196	878	439
	Other				1710	684	342
BENIN
	Cotonou				2133	853	427
	Other				1323	529	265
BERMUDA					4482	1793	896
BHUTAN					1161	464	232
BOLIVIA
	Cochabamba				882	353	176
	La Paz				1224	490	245
	Santa Cruz				1287	515	257
	Other				801	320	160
BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA					1899	760	380
BOTSWANA
	Francistown				1323	529	265
	Gaborone				1377	551	275
	Kasane				1449	580	290
	Selebi Phikwe				1089	436	218
	Other				1584	634	317
BRAZIL
	Angra dos Reis				1503	601	301
	Belem				1557	623	311
	Belo Horizonte				1755	702	351
	Brasilia				2439	976	488
	Campinas				1485	594	297
	Campo Grande				1260	504	252
	Fortaleza				1944	778	389
	Foz do Iguacu				2142	857	428
	Goiania				1584	634	317
	Joao Pessoa				1368	547	274
	Manaus				1665	666	333
	Natal				1269	508	254
	Porto Alegre				1467	587	293
	Recife, Pernambuco				2178	871	436
	Rio de Janeiro				3267	1307	653
	Salvador da Bahia				1908	763	382
	Sao Paulo				2259	904	452
	Other				1701	680	340
BRITISH WEST INDIES
	Anguilla				2079	832	416
	Cayman Islands				2637	1055	527
	Virgin Islands, Br				2403	961	481
	Other				1296	518	259
BRUNEI
	Bandar Seri Begawan				2376	950	475
	Other				1107	443	221
BULGARIA
	Bourgas				1188	475	238
	Plovdiv				2043	817	409
	Ruse				963	385	193
	Sofia				2439	976	488
	Varna				1395	558	279
	Other				1359	544	272
BURKINA
	Ouagadougou				1863	745	373
	Other				1386	554	277
BURMA
	Naypyitaw				1161	464	232
	Rangoon				1206	482	241
	Other				1404	562	281
BURUNDI					1791	716	358
CAMBODIA
	Phnom Penh				1692	677	338
	Siem Riep				2178	871	436
	Sihanoukville				1341	536	268
	Other				765	306	153
CAMEROON
	Douala				2709	1084	542
	Yaounde				2673	1069	535
	Other				1125	450	225
CANADA
	Banff (Alta)				3942	1577	788
	Calgary(Alta)				3528	1411	706
	Dartmouth				2637	1055	527
	Edmonton				2610	1044	522
	Fredericton				2502	1001	500
	Gander, Newfoundland				1287	515	257
	Halifax				2637	1055	527
	Mississauga				1746	698	349
	Moncton				2250	900	450
	Montreal				2781	1112	556
	Northwest Territories				1854	742	371
	Ottawa				2439	976	488
	Prince Edward Is.				2439	976	488
	Quebec (Que)				3600	1440	720
	Richmond (BC)				2475	990	495
	Saint John's (Nfld)				2385	954	477
	Sidney				2556	1022	511
	Toronto(Ont)				2709	1084	542
	Vancouver (BC)				2664	1066	533
	Victoria (BC)				2556	1022	511
	Winnipeg				2169	868	434
	Other				2313	925	463
CAPE VERDE
	Boa Vista Island				1953	781	391
	Praia				2043	817	409
	Sal Island				2349	940	470
	Sao Tiago Island				1071	428	214
	Sao Vicente Island				1827	731	365
	Other				1206	482	241
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC					1539	616	308
CHAD
	Ndjamena				3825	1530	765
	Other				648	259	130
CHAGOS ARCHIPELAGO					558	223	112
CHILE					2421	968	484
CHINA
	Beijing				3132	1253	626
	Changchun				1575	630	315
	Chengdu				1899	760	380
	Chongqing				1638	655	328
	Dalian				1791	716	358
	Fuzhou				2034	814	407
	Guangzhou				2745	1098	549
	Guilin				1899	760	380
	Hangzhou				2403	961	481
	Harbin				1494	598	299
	Kunming				1908	763	382
	Lhasa				1647	659	329
	Lijiang				1296	518	259
	Nanjing				1782	713	356
	Qingdao				1764	706	353
	Sanya				2196	878	439
	Shanghai				3240	1296	648
	Shantou				1251	500	250
	Shenyang				1620	648	324
	Shenzhen				2745	1098	549
	Suzhou				2142	857	428
	Tianjin				1998	799	400
	Xiamen				1989	796	398
	Xian				1071	428	214
	Other				1458	583	292
COCOS (KEELING) IS.					972	389	194
COLOMBIA
	Barranquilla				1944	778	389
	Bogota				3240	1296	648
	Buenaventura				1746	698	349
	Cali				1971	788	394
	Cartagena				3429	1372	686
	Medellin				2115	846	423
	San Andres				1818	727	364
	Santa Marta				1548	619	310
	Other				1548	619	310
COMOROS
	Moroni				2214	886	443
	Other				1548	619	310
CONGO, REPUBLIC OF
	Brazzaville				3276	1310	655
	Other				3276	1310	655
	Bukavu				1872	749	374
	Goma				1854	742	371
	Kinshasa				3429	1372	686
	Lubumbashi				2394	958	479
	Mbuji Mayi, Kasai				1611	644	322
	Other				1251	500	250
COOK ISLANDS					1323	529	265
COSTA RICA					2106	842	421
COTE D'IVOIRE
	Abidjan				2466	986	493
	Yamoussoukro				2205	882	441
	Other				927	371	185
CROATIA
	Dubrovnik				4635	1854	927
	Cavtat				4635	1854	927
	Zagreb				2637	1055	527
	Other				2232	893	446
CUBA
	Guantanamo Bay				702	281	140
	Havana				1611	644	322
	Other				1125	450	225
CYPRUS
	Akrotiri				3645	1458	729
	Limassol				3645	1458	729
	Nicosia				3339	1336	668
	Other				2421	968	484
CZECH REPUBLIC
	Prague				3744	1498	749
	Other				1962	785	392
DENMARK
	Aalborg				3600	1440	720
	Copenhagen				3978	1591	796
	Odense				3744	1498	749
	Other				3546	1418	709
DJIBOUTI
	Djibouti City				2574	1030	515
	Other				945	378	189
DOMINICA					1989	796	398
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
	La Romana				2403	961	481
	Puerto Plata				1422	569	284
	Santo Domingo				2250	900	450
	Sosua				1422	569	284
	Other				1710	684	342
EASTER ISLAND					1332	533	266
ECUADOR
	Cuenca				1449	580	290
	Guayaquil				1917	767	383
	Manta				1260	504	252
	Quito				2385	954	477
	Other				1449	580	290
EGYPT
	Alexandria				1881	752	376
	Aswan				1494	598	299
	Bir Taba				1188	475	238
	Cairo				2403	961	481
	El Arish				1287	515	257
	Hurghada				1251	500	250
	Luxor				1881	752	376
	Marsa Matrouh				1053	421	211
	Port Said				1476	590	295
	Sharm el Sheikh				2043	817	409
	Sidi Abdel Rahman				1152	461	230
	St. Catherine				1395	558	279
	Other				1197	479	239
EL SALVADOR
	San Salvador				1989	796	398
	Other				891	356	178
EQUITORIAL GUINEA					3636	1454	727
ERITREA
	Asmara				2034	814	407
	Other				729	292	146
ESTONIA
	Tallinn				2277	911	455
	Other				1656	662	331
ETHIOPIA
	Addis Ababa				3456	1382	691
	Other				648	259	130
FALKLAND ISLANDS					1908	763	382
FAROE ISLANDS					3780	1512	756
FIJI
	Korolevu				1359	544	272
	Nadi				1935	774	387
	Sigatoka				2070	828	414
	Other				1485	594	297
FINLAND
	Helsinki				3546	1418	709
	Other				2862	1145	572
FRANCE
	Aix-en-Provence				2673	1069	535
	Bordeaux				2493	997	499
	Clermont-Ferrand				2754	1102	551
	Istres				1980	792	396
	Le Havre				2304	922	461
	Lille				2637	1055	527
	Lyon				2709	1084	542
	Marseille				2988	1195	598
	Montpellier				1998	799	400
	Nice				4014	1606	803
	Paris				4518	1807	904
	Rennes				2898	1159	580
	Strasbourg				3375	1350	675
	Toulouse				3348	1339	670
	Other				2304	922	461
FRENCH GUIANA					3006	1202	601
FRENCH POLYNESIA					3789	1516	758
GABON
	Libreville				2862	1145	572
	Other				2043	817	409
GAMBIA, THE
	Banjul				1719	688	344
	Other				603	241	121
GEORGIA
	Tbilisi				3042	1217	608
	Adjara Region				2286	914	457
	Gudauri				1863	745	373
	Other				1215	486	243
GERMANY
	Aachen				2862	1145	572
	Bad Honnef				2970	1188	594
	Berlin				4032	1613	806
	Boeblingen				3141	1256	628
	Bonames				3771	1508	754
	Bonn				2970	1188	594
	Bremen				3771	1508	754
	Chemnitz				1971	788	394
	Cologne				3699	1480	740
	Dresden				3213	1285	643
	Duesseldorf				3852	1541	770
	Echterdingen				3141	1256	628
	Eschborn				3771	1508	754
	Esslingen				3141	1256	628
	Frankfurt am Main				3771	1508	754
	Garmisch-Partenkirchen				2133	853	427
	Hamburg				3735	1494	747
	Hannover				2898	1159	580
	Herongen				3852	1541	770
	Hoechst				3771	1508	754
	Kalkar				3852	1541	770
	Koenigswinter				2970	1188	594
	Kornwestheim				3141	1256	628
	Leipzig				2979	1192	596
	Ludwigsburg				3141	1256	628
	Mainz				3312	1325	662
	Moenchen-Gladbach				3852	1541	770
	Munich				3960	1584	792
	Nellingen				3141	1256	628
	Niederbachem				2970	1188	594
	Oberammergau				2133	853	427
	Offenbach				3771	1508	754
	Rhoendorf				2970	1188	594
	Roedelheim				3771	1508	754
	Sindelfingen				3141	1256	628
	Stuttgart				3141	1256	628
	Tuebingen				3141	1256	628
	Twisteden				3852	1541	770
	Wahn				2970	1188	594
	Weimar				2979	1192	596
	Wiesbaden				3204	1282	641
	Other				2790	1116	558
GHANA
	Accra				2772	1109	554
	Other				1287	515	257
GIBRALTAR					1476	590	295
GREECE
	Athens				3222	1289	644
	Other				3105	1242	621
GREENLAND
	Thule				2502	1001	500
	Other				3069	1228	614
GRENADA					2394	958	479
GUADELOUPE
	Saint Martin (French Part)				1908	763	382
	Other				1413	565	283
GUATEMALA
	Guatemala City				2043	817	409
	Other				1638	655	328
GUINEA
	Conakry				1836	734	367
	Other				945	378	189
GUINEA-BISSAU
	Bissau				1953	781	391
	Other				783	313	157
GUYANA					1890	756	378
HAITI
	Petionville				2169	868	434
	Port-au-Prince				2169	868	434
	Other				1161	464	232
HOLY SEE, THE					5184	2074	1037
HONDURAS
	Le Ceiba				1773	709	355
	San Pedro Sula				2277	911	455
	Tegucigalpa				2277	911	455
	Tela				1674	670	335
	Other				1044	418	209
HONG KONG					4311	1724	862
HUNGARY
	Budapest				2106	842	421
	Papa				1503	601	301
	Other				1197	479	239
ICELAND
	Keflavik-Grindavik				1620	648	324
	Reykjavik				2772	1109	554
	Other				1962	785	392
INDIA
	Agra				1818	727	364
	Bangalore				4266	1706	853
	Calcutta				3069	1228	614
	Chennai				2997	1199	599
	Goa				2565	1026	513
	Hyderabad				3483	1393	697
	Mumbai				4635	1854	927
	New Delhi				4374	1750	875
	Pune				3105	1242	621
	Trivandraum				2142	857	428
	Other				1944	778	389
INDONESIA
	Bali				3114	1246	623
	Bandung				1197	479	239
	Batam				1170	468	234
	Jakarta				2097	839	419
	Jayapura				1503	601	301
	Medan				1314	526	263
	Surabaya				1575	630	315
	Timika, Irian Jaya				2898	1159	580
	Other				1314	526	263
IRAN					1395	558	279
IRELAND
	Cork				3132	1253	626
	Dublin				4356	1742	871
	Galway				3249	1300	650
	Other				2898	1159	580
ISRAEL
	Eilat				3870	1548	774
	En Boqeq				2763	1105	553
	Haifa				2934	1174	587
	Sedom				2763	1105	553
	Tel Aviv				3699	1480	740
	Tiberias				2682	1073	536
	Other				2340	936	468
ITALY
	Bari				3033	1213	607
	Bologna				4608	1843	922
	Catania				3186	1274	637
	Ferrara				3177	1271	635
	Florence				4680	1872	936
	Gaeta				2394	958	479
	Genoa				3987	1595	797
	La Spezia				2844	1138	569
	Milan				4869	1948	974
	Modena				3042	1217	608
	Naples				3294	1318	659
	Palermo				3141	1256	628
	Pisa				2637	1055	527
	Ravenna				2844	1138	569
	Reggio Emilia				3204	1282	641
	Rimini				3087	1235	617
	Rome				5184	2074	1037
	Siena				4374	1750	875
	Taormina				3186	1274	637
	Trieste				3735	1494	747
	Turin				4437	1775	887
	Venice				5265	2106	1053
	Verona				3132	1253	626
	Vicenza				1530	612	306
	Other				2745	1098	549
JAMAICA					2349	940	470
JAPAN
	Akashi				3258	1303	652
	Akita				2259	904	452
	Amagasaki				3258	1303	652
	Aomori				2169	868	434
	Asahikawa				2061	824	412
	Ashiya				3384	1354	677
	Awashima				5346	2138	1069
	Beppu				3087	1235	617
	Chitose				1962	785	392
	Fukui				1719	688	344
	Fukuoka				3393	1357	679
	Fukuyama				1791	716	358
	Gifu				3114	1246	623
	Hamamatsu				2565	1026	513
	Hiroshima				2556	1022	511
	Itazuke				3393	1357	679
	Izumisano				3042	1217	608
	Kagoshima				2655	1062	531
	Kanazawa				2106	842	421
	Kitakyushu				3042	1217	608
	Kochi				2223	889	445
	Komaki				2601	1040	520
	Kumamoto				3186	1274	637
	Kurashiki				4167	1667	833
	Kure				2502	1001	500
	Kushiro				1800	720	360
	Kyoto				3960	1584	792
	Matsue				1764	706	353
	Matsuyama				2574	1030	515
	Miyazaki				4149	1660	830
	Morioka				2115	846	423
	Nagasaki				3771	1508	754
	Nagoya				3348	1339	670
	Nara				2214	886	443
	Narita				2970	1188	594
	Niigata				1917	767	383
	Nishinomiya				3384	1354	677
	Obihiro				1782	713	356
	Oita				2358	943	472
	Okayama				2934	1174	587
	Okinawa Prefecture				3474	1390	695
	Osaka-Kobe				3258	1303	652
	Otsu				2709	1084	542
	Oyama				1908	763	382
	Sapporo				2862	1145	572
	Sasebo				1746	698	349
	Sendai				2943	1177	589
	Shiga				2709	1084	542
	Takamatsu				2133	853	427
	Takayama				2736	1094	547
	Tokushima				2115	846	423
	Tokyo City				3879	1552	776
	Tokyo-To				2772	1109	554
	Tottori				2268	907	454
	Toyama				2583	1033	517
	Toyonaka				2997	1199	599
	Tsu				2619	1048	524
	Wakayama				2745	1098	549
	Yamato				2367	947	473
	Yokohama				2691	1076	538
	Yokota				1692	677	338
	Yufuin				2817	1127	563
	Other				2340	936	468
JERUSALEM					3888	1555	778
JORDAN
	Amman				2790	1116	558
	Aqaba				2259	904	452
	Dead Sea/Jordan Valley				2916	1166	583
	Petra				2637	1055	527
	Other				2259	904	452
KAZAKHSTAN
	Almaty				2943	1177	589
	Astana				3033	1213	607
	Other				2124	850	425
KENYA
	Lamu				3384	1354	677
	Malindi				3258	1303	652
	Mombasa				2439	976	488
	Mt. Kenya Area				3051	1220	610
	Nairobi				3402	1361	680
	Nanyuki				567	227	113
	Watamu				2898	1159	580
	Other				1746	698	349
KIRIBATI
	Christmas Island				1044	418	209
	Other				1143	457	229
KOREA
	Changwon				1602	641	320
	Cheju				2907	1163	581
	Chinju				1296	518	259
	Chongju				1467	587	293
	Chonju				1881	752	376
	Chung Ju				1215	486	243
	Incheon				2106	842	421
	Kimhae				1125	450	225
	kumi				1539	616	308
	Kwangju				1683	673	337
	Kyongju				1944	778	389
	Masan				1152	461	230
	Pohang				1692	677	338
	Pusan				3231	1292	646
	Pyongtaek				1197	479	239
	Seoul				3150	1260	630
	Sokcho				1683	673	337
	Taegu				1611	644	322
	Taejon				1629	652	326
	Uijongbu				1071	428	214
	Ulsan				1863	745	373
	Other				1071	428	214
KOREA, DEM PEOPLE'S REP OF					2439	976	488
KOSOVO
	Pristina				1764	706	353
	Other				918	367	184
KUWAIT					4032	1613	806
KYRGYZSTAN
	Bishkek				2772	1109	554
	Other				999	400	200
LAOS
	Luang Prabang				1305	522	261
	Vientiane				1476	590	295
	Other				927	371	185
LATVIA					2502	1001	500
LEBANON					1809	724	362
LESOTHO
	Maseru				1611	644	322
	Other				810	324	162
LIBERIA
	Monrovia				2250	900	450
	Other				1044	418	209
LIBYA
	Benghazi				1764	706	353
	Misurata				1764	706	353
	Sirte				1764	706	353
	Tripoli				4032	1613	806
	Other				1440	576	288
LIECHTENSTEIN					3339	1336	668
LITHUANIA
	Palanga				2493	997	499
	Vilnius				2160	864	432
	Other				1971	788	394
LUXEMBOURG					3267	1307	653
MACAU					3969	1588	794
MACEDONIA					2286	914	457
MADAGASCAR
	Antananarivo				2133	853	427
	Nosy Be				1944	778	389
	Other				1503	601	301
MALAWI
	Blantyre				2151	860	430
	Lilongwe				2097	839	419
	Mangochi				2016	806	403
	Other				1386	554	277
MALAYSIA
	Kuala Lumpur				1467	587	293
	Other				1323	529	265
MALDIVES					2367	947	473
MALI
	Bamako				1971	788	394
	Other				1233	493	247
MALTA					2295	918	459
MARSHALL ISLANDS
	Kwajalein Atoll				1017	407	203
	Majuro				1836	734	367
	Other				747	299	149
MARTINIQUE					1917	767	383
MAURITANIA
	Nouadhibou				1143	457	229
	Nouakchott				1917	767	383
	Other				792	317	158
MAURITIUS					1863	745	373
MEXICO
	Acapulco				2358	943	472
	Cabo San Lucas				1908	763	382
	Campeche				1116	446	223
	Cancun				2646	1058	529
	Chihuahua				1908	763	382
	Ciudad Juarez				1350	540	270
	Ciudad Victoria				1359	544	272
	Colima				1035	414	207
	Cozumel				2070	828	414
	Cuernavaca				1899	760	380
	Culiacan				1143	457	229
	Ensenada				1890	756	378
	Guadalajara				2088	835	418
	Hermosillo				1566	626	313
	Huatulco				1935	774	387
	Ixtapa Zihuatanejo				1683	673	337
	La Paz				1701	680	340
	Manzanillo				1404	562	281
	Matamoros				1359	544	272
	Mazatlan				1674	670	335
	Merida				1584	634	317
	Mexicali				1998	799	400
	Mexico City				2700	1080	540
	Monterrey				2313	925	463
	Morelia				1548	619	310
	Nogales				1737	695	347
	Nuevo Laredo				1440	576	288
	Puebla				1782	713	356
	Puerto Penasco				1845	738	369
	Puerto Vallarta				2340	936	468
	Queretaro				1548	619	310
	San Carlos				1458	583	292
	San Jose Del Cabo				2205	882	441
	San Miguel de Allende				1611	644	322
	Tapachula				1359	544	272
	Tijuana				1818	727	364
	Veracruz				1719	688	344
	Zacatecas				1773	709	355
	Other				1503	601	301
MICRONESIA, FED. STATES OF
	Chuuk				1611	644	322
	Yap				2268	907	454
	Other				1611	644	322
MOLDOVA					1845	738	369
MONACO					3699	1480	740
MONGOLIA
	Ulaanbaatar				1494	598	299
	Other				918	367	184
MONTENEGRO					3429	1372	686
MOROCCO
	Agadir				2610	1044	522
	Casablanca				2997	1199	599
	Fes				3276	1310	655
	Marrakech				3114	1246	623
	Rabat				2448	979	490
	Tangier				2628	1051	526
	Taroudant				2367	947	473
	Other				2160	864	432
MOZAMBIQUE					1944	778	389
NAMIBIA
	Etosha				1440	576	288
	Swakopmund				2214	886	443
	Windhoek				1863	745	373
	Other				1440	576	288
NAURU					945	378	189
NEPAL
	Kathmandu				1917	767	383
	Pokhara				1611	644	322
	Other				918	367	184
NETHERLANDS
	Amsterdam				4257	1703	851
	Hague, The				3672	1469	734
	Lisse				3393	1357	679
	Maastricht				4212	1685	842
	Noordwijk				3357	1343	671
	Papendrecht				3645	1458	729
	Rotterdam				3645	1458	729
	Schiphol				3996	1598	799
	Utrecht				3195	1278	639
	Ypenburg				3672	1469	734
	Other				3429	1372	686
NETHERLANDS ANTILLES
	Aruba				3123	1249	625
	Curacao				2772	1109	554
	Saba				2691	1076	538
	Sint Maarten				2538	1015	508
	Other				2034	814	407
NEW CALEDONIA					2601	1040	520
NEW ZEALAND
	Auckland				2340	936	468
	Christchurch				1953	781	391
	Queenstown				1935	774	387
	Rotarua				1899	760	380
	Wellington				2466	986	493
	Other				1602	641	320
NICARAGUA
	Managua				1854	742	371
	Other				900	360	180
NIGER
	Niamey				1791	716	358
	Other				855	342	171
NIGERIA
	Abuja				4572	1829	914
	Bauchi				2691	1076	538
	Calabar				2079	832	416
	Enugu				2214	886	443
	Ibadan				1422	569	284
	Jos				2205	882	441
	Kaduna				2277	911	455
	Kano				2997	1199	599
	Lagos				3447	1379	689
	Sokoto				1521	608	304
	Warri				2115	846	423
	Yenagoa				2034	814	407
	Other				1674	670	335
NIUE					1071	428	214
NORWAY
	Oslo				3249	1300	650
	Stavanger				3096	1238	619
	Other				3249	1300	650
OMAN
	Muscat				3348	1339	670
	Salah				2736	1094	547
	Other				2736	1094	547
PAKISTAN
	Faisalabad				1611	644	322
	Islamabad				990	396	198
	Karachi				2790	1116	558
	Lahore				2205	882	441
	Peshawar				1809	724	362
	Other				1953	781	391
PALAU					2295	918	459
PANAMA
	Colon				2286	914	457
	Panama City				2286	914	457
	Other				657	263	131
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
	Port Moresby				4365	1746	873
	Other				2808	1123	562
PARAGUAY
	Asuncion				1764	706	353
	Ciudad del Este				1341	536	268
	Other				567	227	113
PERU
	Cuzco				2709	1084	542
	Lima				2385	954	477
	Paracas				1422	569	284
	Other				1377	551	275
PHILIPPINES
	Cebu				1638	655	328
	Davao City				1368	547	274
	Manila				2133	853	427
	Other				1692	677	338
POLAND
	Gdansk				2547	1019	509
	Katowice				2637	1055	527
	Krakow				3384	1354	677
	Poznan				2466	986	493
	Warsaw				2565	1026	513
	Wroclaw				2268	907	454
	Zakopane				1998	799	400
	Other				1863	745	373
PORTUGAL
	Cascais				2286	914	457
	Estoril				2286	914	457
	Faial Island				1944	778	389
	Lisbon				2646	1058	529
	Madeira Islands				1953	781	391
	Oeiras				2286	914	457
	Oporto				1800	720	360
	Ponta Delgada				2493	997	499
	Sao Miguel Island				2493	997	499
	Other				1863	745	373
QATAR					3069	1228	614
REUNION					1989	796	398
ROMANIA
	Bucharest				2970	1188	594
	Constanta				1701	680	340
	Other				1602	641	320
RUSSIA
	Moscow				3672	1469	734
	St. Petersburg				3861	1544	772
	Vladivostok				3015	1206	603
	Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk				3330	1332	666
	Other				2295	918	459
RWANDA
	Akagera				2601	1040	520
	Gisenyi				1539	616	308
	Kigali				2394	958	479
	Ruhengeri				1809	724	362
	Other				1539	616	308
SAINT HELENA					630	252	126
SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS					2754	1102	551
SAINT VINCENT AND THE					2214	886	443
	GRENADINES
SAMOA					2394	958	479
SAN MARINO					2439	976	488
SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE					2592	1037	518
SAUDI ARABIA
	Dhahran Area				2772	1109	554
	Jeddah				2349	940	470
	Medina				2016	806	403
	Riyadh				3132	1253	626
	Taif				1890	756	378
	Other				2349	940	470
SENEGAL
	Dakar				2484	994	497
	Other				1161	464	232
SERBIA
	Belgrade				3204	1282	641
	Other				1485	594	297
SEYCHELLES					4023	1609	805
SIERRA LEONE
	Freetown				1818	727	364
	Other				855	342	171
SINGAPORE					3717	1487	743
SLOVAK REPUBLIC
	Bratislava				3078	1231	616
	Zilina				1710	684	342
	Other				2025	810	405
SLOVENIA
	Portoroz				2637	1055	527
	Other				2646	1058	529
SOLOMON ISLANDS					2457	983	491
SOMALIA
	Mogadishu				1872	749	374
	Other				1521	608	304
SOUTH AFRICA
	Cape Town				2853	1141	571
	Durban				1845	738	369
	Johannesburg				3285	1314	657
	Pretoria				2403	961	481
	Skukuza				2016	806	403
	Stellenbosch				1404	562	281
	Sun City				3051	1220	610
	Other				990	396	198
SPAIN
	Almeria				3051	1220	610
	Balearic Islands				3510	1404	702
	Barcelona				4059	1624	812
	Bilbao				2637	1055	527
	Fuengirola				2727	1091	545
	La Coruna				2664	1066	533
	Las Palmas de Gran Canaria				3168	1267	634
	Madrid				4014	1606	803
	Malaga				2745	1098	549
	Marbella				2745	1098	549
	Oviedo				2358	943	472
	San Sebastian				2529	1012	506
	Santa Cruz de Tenerife				2421	968	484
	Santander				2871	1148	574
	Santiago de Compostela				2997	1199	599
	Valencia				2556	1022	511
	Vigo				2583	1033	517
	Zaragoza				3411	1364	682
	Other				2781	1112	556
SRI LANKA
	Ahungalla				1512	605	302
	Bentota				1314	526	263
	Colombo				1863	745	373
	Galle				1764	706	353
	Other				1143	457	229
ST LUCIA					3114	1246	623
SUDAN
	Khartoum				3672	1469	734
	Other				1962	785	392
SURINAME					1683	673	337
SWAZILAND
	Mbabane				2097	839	419
	Other				1080	432	216
SWEDEN					3303	1321	661
SWITZERLAND
	Basel				3393	1357	679
	Bern				3591	1436	718
	Davos				3636	1454	727
	Geneva				4239	1696	848
	Klosters				3663	1465	733
	Lugano				3456	1382	691
	Montreux				3285	1314	657
	Zurich				3600	1440	720
	Other				3123	1249	625
SYRIA					2943	1177	589
TAIWAN
	Kaohsiung				1836	734	367
	Taichung				1521	608	304
	Taipei				2646	1058	529
	Other				1548	619	310
TAJIKISTAN					2835	1134	567
TANZANIA
	Dar es Salaam				2457	983	491
	Zanzibar				2457	983	491
	Other				1683	673	337
THAILAND
	Bangkok				1962	785	392
	Chiang Mai				1692	677	338
	Chiang Rai				1170	468	234
	Hat Yai				1170	468	234
	Hua Hin				1998	799	400
	Khao Lak				2529	1012	506
	Krabi				2529	1012	506
	Pattaya City				1737	695	347
	Phuket				2529	1012	506
	Samui Island				2088	835	418
	Other				954	382	191
TIMOR-LESTE
	Dili				1890	756	378
	Other				801	320	160
TOGO
	Lama Kara				846	338	169
	Lome				2214	886	443
	Other				621	248	124
TOKELAU ISLANDS					342	137	68
TONGA					1971	788	394
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
	Tobago				3717	1487	743
	Other				3141	1256	628
TUNISIA
	Carthage				1818	727	364
	Gammarth				1818	727	364
	Lamarsa				1818	727	364
	Tunis				1818	727	364
	Other				1026	410	205
TURKEY
	Adana-Incirlik				1998	799	400
	Ankara				2700	1080	540
	Antalya				2547	1019	509
	Aydin				2376	950	475
	Bursa				2340	936	468
	Elmadag				2700	1080	540
	Istanbul				3303	1321	661
	Izmir-Cigli				2340	936	468
	Manzarali				2700	1080	540
	Nevsehir				2097	839	419
	Yamanlar				2340	936	468
	Other				1818	727	364
TURKMENISTAN					1476	590	295
TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS					2106	842	421
TUVALU					873	349	175
UGANDA
	Entebbe				1737	695	347
	Jinja				1377	551	275
	Kampala				2736	1094	547
	Other				918	367	184
UKRAINE
	Kharkiv				2223	889	445
	Kiev				3294	1318	659
	Other				2133	853	427
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
	Abu Dhabi				4464	1786	893
	Dubai				4131	1652	826
	Other				4464	1786	893
UNITED KINGDOM
	Belfast				3420	1368	684
	Birmingham				2682	1073	536
	Bristol				3276	1310	655
	Cardiff, Wales				2889	1156	578
	Caversham				2943	1177	589
	Crawley				3942	1577	788
	Edinburgh				3186	1274	637
	Gatwick				3357	1343	671
	Glasgow				2853	1141	571
	Harrogate				2124	850	425
	High Wycombe				2799	1120	560
	Horley				3357	1343	671
	Liverpool				2592	1037	518
	London				3942	1577	788
	Manchester				3024	1210	605
	Menwith Hill				21267	8507	4253
	Oxford				2565	1026	513
	Reading				2943	1177	589
	Other				2349	940	470
URUGUAY
	Colonia				2385	954	477
	Montevideo				1791	716	358
	Punta del Este				3285	1314	657
	Other				1791	716	358
UZBEKISTAN					1485	594	297
	Tashkent				1854	742	371
	Other				693	277	139
VANUATU
	Port Vila				2763	1105	553
	Santos				1044	418	209
	Tanna Island				999	400	200
	Other				297	119	59
VENEZUELA
	Barquisimeto				3312	1325	662
	Caracas				3825	1530	765
	Maracaibo				3375	1350	675
	Porlamar				3348	1339	670
	Puerto La Cruz				3303	1321	661
	Puerto Ordaz				3861	1544	772
	Punto Fijo				2736	1094	547
	Valencia				3294	1318	659
	Other				1161	464	232
VIETNAM
	Dalat				2196	878	439
	Danang				1674	670	335
	Hanoi				2502	1001	500
	Ho Chi Minh City				2754	1102	551
	Other				1863	745	373
WALLIS AND FUTUNA					1233	493	247
YEMEN
	Aden				1998	799	400
	Sanaa				2178	871	436
	Other				1557	623	311
ZAMBIA
	Chingola				2304	922	461
	Kitwe				1377	551	275
	Livingstone				2925	1170	585
	Lower Zambezi				1719	688	344
	Lusaka				2286	914	457
	Mfuwe				1422	569	284
	Ndola				1674	670	335
	Siavonga				864	346	173
	Other				1008	403	202
ZIMBABWE
	Bulawayo				1908	763	382
	Harare				3006	1202	601
	Victoria Falls				3699	1480	740
	Other				1593	637	319
OTHER FOREIGN LOCALITIES					450	180	90

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ FIRST

U.S. Department of Education

e-Application Submission Procedures and Tips for Applicants

http://e-grants.ed.gov

To Facilitate your use of E-Application, this document includes important application preparation and submission procedures you need to be award of to ensure your application is received in a timely manner and accepted by the Department of Education. Please read and follow these step-by-step directions to create and submit your application.

ATTENTION

Applicants using the Department of Education's e-Application system will need to register first to access an application package. Forms in an application package are completed on line and narratives are uploaded while logged into the system. Therefore, allow sufficient time to complete your application before the closing date. If you have not used e-Application in the past, you may want to walk through the Demo available on the e-Application homepage. If you encounter difficulties, you may also contact the e-Grants help desk on 1-888-336-8930. The following are steps you should follow to successfully complete an application with e-Application

Step 1 – Determine if your program is accepting electronic applications. The Federal Register Notice of each program will indicate whether the program is accepting e-Applications as part of the Department's e-Application program. Here is a link to the Department's Federal Register notices: http://www.ed.gov/news/fedregister/announce/index.html. Additional information on the Department of Education's grant programs can be found at http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocfo/grants/grants.html.

Step 2 – Register in e-Application to access the application package. If you are a new user, you will need to register to use e-Application. From the e-Grants Portal Page http://e-grants.ed.gov/, click on the continue button and click the register button on the right side of the next page. Select the e-Application module and click the next button. Please provide the requested information. Your e-Grants password will be sent to the e-mail address you provide. Once you receive the e-mail, enter your username and password and click the login button

If you already have a username and password for e-Grants, use them to login. If you have access to more than one e-Grants module, you will be directed to select which module you wish to enter. Keep in mind that this username and password will be used for all e-Grants modules. In order to update your registration for additional e-Grants modules, click the appropriate tab on the top of the screen and provide the requested information.

Note the following browser compatibility problems. The site is viewed best in Internet Explorer 5. We currently support IE 5, Netscape 6.2, Firefox 2.2 (along with later versions of IE, Netscape and Firefox). Please make sure that you have Cookies and JavaScript enabled in your browser.

Step 3 - Add Application Package to your Start Page. From your Start Page, click on the "Add" button to see the list of application packages. Click on a specific package link on the List of Application Packages to apply. The package will now appear on your Start Page. From this point forward, you will access your unique application from your Start Page (not the Packages Page).

Step 4 - Begin the Application. Click on the underlined Application Package Title on your Start Page. This brings you to a page where you will see all of the application's forms and narratives listed as underlined links.

Step 5 - Fill out Forms. Enter a form by clicking on the underlined form title in order to enter data. Remember to click the "Save" button at the bottom of the form and check the "Form Completed" box for each form as you complete it.

Step 6 - Upload File(s) for Narrative Responses. Click on an underlined narrative form title for the e-Application. Enter the title of the document, and click on the "Browse" button to locate your file. Remember to click the "Save" button after you upload the document and check the "Form Completed" box when you finish uploading your file(s). Please note for file uploads, we accept .doc, .rtf, and .pdf files only. If you are using Word 2007, please save your document in a lower version of Word before uploading into e-Application.

Step 7 - Verify Information/Print Application. Verify your information is complete and correct on all required forms and narratives. You have the option to print each form at any time by clicking on the print/view icon next to the appropriate form. After submission of the forms and narratives, you have the option to print a complete e-Application package in PDF by clicking on the “Request Complete Package in PDF” on the e-Application PR/Award page. A second window will open informing you that your request has been received and that you will be notified via e-mail once it is available. This process can take anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours. Once you receive the e-mail, click on the link in the text of the message and enter your username and password in the new window. This will open the PDF file from which you can view/print the entire package. In addition, a blank complete package in PDF will be accessible from the package page in e-Application.

Step 8 - Submit your Application. Only authorized individuals for your organization can submit an application. Please check with your Authorizing Representative or sponsored research office before submission. Click on the "Ready to submit" button at the bottom of your application. Enter and verify the Authorizing Representative information. Click the "Submit" button. You will receive an e-mail to confirm that your application was received, and it will include a unique application number. Please print and keep this e-mail for your records. [Reminder: applications must be submitted before 4:30:00 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the deadline date for applications. e-Application will not accept your application if you try to submit it after 4:30:00 on the deadline date.]

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Fulbright-Hays DDRA student applicants may access e-Application on the e-Grants web site and construct their applications. When student applicants submit their application via e-Application, the application IS NOT TRANSMITTED to the U.S. Department of Education; rather, it becomes available to the student applicant’s university project director for review and submittal. It is the institution’s project director who is responsible for transmitting all student applications to the U.S. Department of Education via e-Application by the Closing Date. Student applicants should contact their university’s project director well in advance of the deadline to ensure that the project director has received all of the student’s required application materials.

Project Directors must submit the grant application through the Internet using the software provided on the e-Grants Web site (http://e-grants.ed.gov) by 4:30 p.m. (Washington, DC time) on the application deadline date.

Step 9 - Fax the signed SF 424 Cover Page (or Program Specific Cover Page). Write your unique application number (received in step 8) on the upper right corner of your printed SF 424 Cover Page (or Program Specific Cover Page), and fax it to the Application Control Center (202) 245-6272 within 3 business days of submitting your e-Application.

NOTE: For more detailed information on submitting an e-Application, please see the User Guide. In addition, please try practicing with our e-Application Demo site by clicking on the Demo button found on the upper left corner of the e-Application Home Page. Both the User Guide and Demo can be found at http://e-grants.ed.gov.

Other Submission Tips

1. SUBMIT EARLY - We strongly recommend that you do not wait until the last day to submit your application. The time it takes to upload the narratives for your application will vary depending on a number of factors including the size of the files and the speed of your Internet connection. If you try to submit your application after 4:30:00 p.m., Washington, DC time on the deadline date, the e-Application system will not accept it.

2) If electronic submission is optional and you have problems that you are unable to resolve before the deadline date and time for electronic applications, please follow the transmittal instructions for hard copy applications in the Federal Register notice and get a hard copy application postmarked by midnight on the deadline date.

If electronic submission is required, you must submit an electronic application before 4:30:00 p.m., unless you follow the procedures in the Federal Register notice and qualify for one of the exceptions to the electronic submission requirement and submit, no later than two weeks before the application deadline date, a written statement to the Department that you qualify for one of these exceptions. (See the Federal Register notice for detailed instructions.)

1.Dial-Up Internet Connections - When using a dial-up connection to upload and submit your application, it can take significantly longer than when you are connected to the Internet with a high-speed connection, e.g. cable modem/DSL/T1. While times will vary depending upon the size of your application, it can take a few minutes to a few hours to complete your grant submission using a dial-up connection. If you do not have access to a high-speed connection and electronic submission is required, you may want to consider following the instructions in the Federal Register notice to obtain an exception to the electronic submission requirement no later than two weeks before the application deadline date. (See the Federal Register notice for detailed instructions.)

Attaching Files – Additional Tips

Please note the following tips related to attaching files to your application:

1. Ensure that you only attach the Education approved file types detailed in the Federal Register application notice (.doc, .pdf or .rtf). If using Word 2007, save your file to an earlier version of Word before uploading. Also, do not upload any password-protected files to your application.

2. When attaching files, applicants should limit the size of their file names. Lengthy file names could result in difficulties with opening and processing your application. We recommend you keep your file names to less than 50 characters. In addition, applicants should avoid including special characters in their file names (for example, %, *, /, etc.) Both of these conditions (lengthy file names and/or special characters including in the file names) could result in difficulties opening and processing a submitted application.

Applicants should limit the size of their file attachments. Documents submitted that contain graphics and/or scanned material often greatly increase the size of the file attachments and can result in difficulties opening the files. Please note that each file attachment in e-Application has a file size limitation, which is anywhere from 2 to 8 MB, and the limitation will be indicated on the individual screen when you upload a file. For reference, however, the average discretionary grant application package totals 1 to 2 MB. Therefore, you may want to check the size of your attachments before uploading them into e-Application

Submission of Paper Applications by Mail:

If you submit your application in paper format by mail (through the U.S. Postal Service or a commercial carrier), you must mail the original and two copies of your application, on or before the application deadline date, to the Department at the following address:

U.S. Department of Education

Application Control Center

Attention: (CFDA Number 84.022A)

LBJ Basement Level 1

400 Maryland Avenue, SW

Washington, DC 20202-4260

You must show proof of mailing consisting of one of the following:

(1) A legibly dated U.S. Postal Service postmark.

(2) A legible mail receipt with the date of mailing stamped by the U.S. Postal Service.

(3) A dated shipping label, invoice, or receipt from a commercial carrier.

(4) Any other proof of mailing acceptable to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education.

If you mail your application through the U.S. Postal Service, we do not accept either of the following as proof of mailing:

(1) A private metered postmark.

(2) A mail receipt that is not dated by the U.S. Postal Service.

If your application is postmarked after the application deadline date, we will not consider your application.

Note: The U.S. Postal Service does not uniformly provide a dated postmark. Before relying on this method, you should check with your local post office.

Submission of Paper Applications by Hand Delivery:

If you qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, you (or a courier service) may deliver your paper application to the Department by hand. You must deliver the original and two copies of your application by hand, on or before the application deadline date, to the Department at the following address:

U.S. Department of Education

Application Control Center

Attention: (CFDA Number 84.022A)

550 12th Street, SW.

Room 7041, Potomac Center Plaza

Washington, DC 20202-4260

The Application Control Center accepts hand deliveries daily between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30:00 p.m., Washington, DC time, except Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays.

Note for Mail or Hand Delivery of Paper Applications: If you mail or hand deliver your application to the Department--

(1) You must indicate on the envelope and--if not provided by the Department--in Item 11 of the SF 424 the CFDA number, including suffix letter, if any, of the competition under which you are submitting your application; and

(2) The Application Control Center will mail to you a notification of receipt of your grant application. If you do not receive this notification within 15 business days from the application deadline date, you should call the U.S. Department of Education Application Control Center at (202) 245-6288.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SF-424

This is a standard form required for use as a cover sheet for submission of pre-applications and applications and related information under discretionary programs. Some of the items are required and some are optional at the discretion of the applicant or the federal agency (agency). Required fields on the form are identified with an asterisk (*) and are also specified as “Required” in the instructions below. In addition to these instructions, applicants must consult agency instructions to determine other specific requirements.

Item	Entry:		Item:	Entry:
1.	Type of Submission: (Required) Select one type of submission in accordance with agency instructions. • Pre-application • Application • Changed/Corrected Application – Check if this submission is to change or correct a previously submitted application. Unless requested by the agency, applicants may not use this form to submit changes after the closing date.		10.	Name Of Federal Agency: (Required) Enter the name of the federal agency from which assistance is being requested with this application.
			11.	Catalog Of Federal Domestic Assistance Number/Title: Enter the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number and title of the program under which assistance is requested, as found in the program announcement, if applicable.
2.	Type of Application: (Required) Select one type of application in accordance with agency instructions. • New – An application that is being submitted to an agency for the first time. • Continuation - An extension for an additional funding/budget period for a project with a projected completion date. This can include renewals. • Revision - Any change in the federal government’s financial obligation or contingent liability from an existing obligation. If a revision, enter the appropriate letter(s). More than one may be selected. If "Other" is selected, please specify in text box provided. A. Increase Award D. Decrease Duration B. Decrease Award E. Other (specify) C. Increase Duration		12.	Funding Opportunity Number/Title: (Required) Enter the Funding Opportunity Number and title of the opportunity under which assistance is requested, as found in the program announcement.
			13.	Competition Identification Number/Title: Enter the competition identification number and title of the competition under which assistance is requested, if applicable.
			14.	Areas Affected By Project: This data element is intended for use only by programs for which the area(s) affected are likely to be different than the place(s) of performance reported on the SF-424 Project/Performance Site Location(s) Form. Add attachment to enter additional areas, if needed.
3.	Date Received: Leave this field blank. This date will be assigned by the Federal agency.		15.	Descriptive Title of Applicant’s Project: (Required) Enter a brief descriptive title of the project. If appropriate, attach a map showing project location (e.g., construction or real property projects). For pre-applications, attach a summary description of the project.
4.	Applicant Identifier: Enter the entity identifier assigned buy the Federal agency, if any, or the applicant’s control number if applicable.
5a.	Federal Entity Identifier: Enter the number assigned to your organization by the federal agency, if any.		16.	Congressional Districts Of: 15a. (Required) Enter the applicant’s congressional district. 15b. Enter all district(s) affected by the program or project. Enter in the format: 2 characters state abbreviation – 3 characters district number, e.g., CA-005 for California 5th district, CA-012 for California 12 district, NC-103 for North Carolina’s 103 district. If all congressional districts in a state are affected, enter “all” for the district number, e.g., MD-all for all congressional districts in Maryland. If nationwide, i.e. all districts within all states are affected, enter US-all. If the program/project is outside the US, enter 00-000. This optional data element is intended for use only by programs for which the area(s) affected are likely to be different than place(s) of performance reported on the SF-424 Project/Performance Site Location(s) Form. Attach an additional list of program/project congressional districts, if needed.
5b.	Federal Award Identifier: For new applications leave blank. For a continuation or revision to an existing award, enter the previously assigned federal award identifier number. If a changed/corrected application, enter the federal identifier in accordance with agency instructions.
6.	Date Received by State: Leave this field blank. This date will be assigned by the state, if applicable.
7.	State Application Identifier: Leave this field blank. This identifier will be assigned by the state, if applicable.
8.	Applicant Information: Enter the following in accordance with agency instructions:
	a. Legal Name: (Required) Enter the legal name of applicant that will undertake the assistance activity. This is the organization that has registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). Information on registering with CCR may be obtained by visiting www.Grants.gov.		17.	Proposed Project Start and End Dates: (Required) Enter the proposed start date and end date of the project.
	b. Employer/Taxpayer Number (EIN/TIN): (Required) Enter the employer or taxpayer identification number (EIN or TIN) as assigned by the Internal Revenue Service. If your organization is not in the US, enter 44-4444444.		18.	Estimated Funding: (Required) Enter the amount requested, or to be contributed during the first funding/budget period by each contributor. Value of in-kind contributions should be included on appropriate lines, as applicable. If the action will result in a dollar change to an existing award, indicate only the amount of the change. For decreases, enclose the amounts in parentheses.
	c. Organizational DUNS: (Required) Enter the organization’s DUNS or DUNS+4 number received from Dun and Bradstreet. Information on obtaining a DUNS number may be obtained by visiting www.Grants.gov.		19.	Is Application Subject to Review by State Under Executive Order 12372 Process? (Required) Applicants should contact the State Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for Federal Executive Order 12372 to determine whether the application is subject to the State intergovernmental review process. Select the appropriate box. If “a.” is selected, enter the date the application was submitted to the State.
	d. Address: Enter address: Street 1 (Required); city (Required); County/Parish, State (Required if country is US), Province, Country (Required), 9-digit zip/postal code (Required if country US).		20.	Is the Applicant Delinquent on any Federal Debt? (Required) Select the appropriate box. This question applies to the applicant organization, not the person who signs as the authorized representative. Categories of federal debt include; but, may not be limited to: delinquent audit disallowances, loans and taxes. If yes, include an explanation in an attachment.
	e. Organizational Unit: Enter the name of the primary organizational unit, department or division that will undertake the assistance activity.		21.	Authorized Representative: To be signed and dated by the authorized representative of the applicant organization. Enter the first and last name (Required); prefix, middle name, suffix. Enter title, telephone number, email (Required); and fax number. A copy of the governing body’s authorization for you to sign this application as the official representative must be on file in the applicant’s office. (Certain federal agencies may require that this authorization be submitted as part of the application.)
	f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application: Enter the first and last name (Required); prefix, middle name, suffix, title. Enter organizational affiliation if affiliated with an organization other than that in 7.a. Telephone number and email (Required); fax number.
9.	Type of Applicant: (Required) Select up to three applicant type(s) in accordance with agency instructions.
	A. State Government B. County Government C. City or Township Government D. Special District Government E. Regional Organization F. U.S. Territory or Possession G. Independent School District H. Public/State Controlled Institution of Higher Education I. Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Federally Recognized) J. Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized) K. Indian/Native American Tribally Designated Organization L. Public/Indian Housing Authority	M. Nonprofit N. Private Institution of Higher Education O. Individual P. For-Profit Organization (Other than Small Business) Q. Small Business R. Hispanic-serving Institution S. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) T. Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) U. Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions V. Non-US Entity W. Other (specify)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FOR SF 424

1. Project Director. Name, address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail address of the person to be contacted on matters involving this application.

2. Novice Applicant. Check “Yes” or “No” only if assistance is being requested under a program that gives special consideration to novice applicants. Otherwise, leave blank.

Check “Yes” if you meet the requirements for novice applicants specified in the regulations in 34 CFR 75.225 and included on the attached page entitled “Definitions for Department of Education Supplemental Information for SF 424.” By checking “Yes” the applicant certifies that it meets these novice applicant requirements. Check “No” if you do not meet the requirements for novice applicants.

3. Human Subjects Research. (See I. A. “Definitions” in attached page entitled “Definitions for Department of Education Supplemental Information For SF 424.”)

If Not Human Subjects Research. Check “No” if research activities involving human subjects are not planned at any time during the proposed project period. The remaining parts of Item 3 are then not applicable.

If Human Subjects Research. Check “Yes” if research activities involving human subjects are planned at any time during the proposed project period, either at the applicant organization or at any other performance site or collaborating institution. Check “Yes” even if the research is exempt from the regulations for the protection of human subjects. (See I. B. “Exemptions” in attached page entitled “Definitions for Department of Education Supplemental Information For SF 424.”)

3a. If Human Subjects Research is Exempt from the Human Subjects Regulations. Check “Yes” if all the research activities proposed are designated to be exempt from the regulations. Insert the exemption number(s) corresponding to one or more of the six exemption categories listed in I. B. “Exemptions.” In addition, follow the instructions in II. A. “Exempt Research Narrative” in the attached page entitled “Definitions for Department of Education Supplemental Information For SF 424.”

3a. If Human Subjects Research is Not Exempt from Human Subjects Regulations. Check “No” if some or all of the planned research activities are covered (not exempt). In addition, follow the instructions in II. B. “Nonexempt Research Narrative” in the page entitled “Definitions for Department of Education Supplemental Information For SF 424

3a. Human Subjects Assurance Number. If the applicant has an approved Federal Wide (FWA) on file with the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, that covers the specific activity, insert the number in the space provided. If the applicant does not have an approved assurance on file with OHRP, enter “None.” In this case, the applicant, by signature on the SF-424, is declaring that it will comply with 34 CFR 97 and proceed to obtain the human subjects assurance upon request by the designated ED official. If the application is recommended/selected for funding, the designated ED official will request that the applicant obtain the assurance within 30 days after the specific formal request.

Note about Institutional Review Board Approval. ED does not require certification of Institutional Review Board approval with the application. However, if an application that involves non-exempt human subjects research is recommended/selected for funding, the designated ED official will request that the applicant obtain and send the certification to ED within 30 days after the formal request.

Paperwork Burden Statement. According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 1894-0007. The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average between 15 and 45 minutes per response, including the time to review instructions, search existing data resources, gather the data needed, and complete and review the information collection. If you have any comments concerning the accuracy of the estimate(s) or suggestions for improving this form, please write to: U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20202-4537. If you have comments or concerns regarding the status of your individual submission of this form write directly to: Application Control Center, U.S. Department of Education, Potomac Center Plaza, 550 12^th Street, S.W. Room 7076, Washington, D.C. 20202-4260.

DEFINITIONS FOR

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FOR SF 424

(Attachment to Instructions for Supplemental Information for SF 424)

Definitions:

Novice Applicant (See 34 CFR 75.225). For discretionary grant programs under which the Secretary gives special consideration to novice applications, a novice applicant means any applicant for a grant from ED that—

• Has never received a grant or subgrant under the program from which it seeks funding;

• Has never been a member of a group application, submitted in accordance with 34 CFR 75.127-75.129, that received a grant under the program from which it seeks funding; and

• Has not had an active discretionary grant from the Federal government in the five years before the deadline date for applications under the program. For the purposes of this requirement, a grant is active until the end of the grant’s project or funding period, including any extensions of those periods that extend the grantee’s authority to obligate funds.

In the case of a group application submitted in accordance with 34 CFR 75.127-75.129, a group includes only parties that meet the requirements listed above.

1. PROTECTION OF HUMAN SUBJECTS IN RESEARCH

I. Definitions and Exemptions

A. Definitions.

A research activity involves human subjects if the activity is research, as defined in the Department’s regulations, and the research activity will involve use of human subjects, as defined in the regulations.

—Research

The ED Regulations for the Protection of Human Subjects, Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 97, define research as “a systematic investigation, including research development, testing and evaluation, designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge.” If an activity follows a deliberate plan whose purpose is to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge it is research. Activities which meet this definition constitute research whether or not they are conducted or supported under a program that is considered research for other purposes. For example, some demonstration and service programs may include research activities.

—Human Subject

The regulations define human subject as “a living individual about whom an investigator (whether professional or student) conducting research obtains (1) data through intervention or interaction with the individual, or (2) identifiable private information.” (1) If an activity involves obtaining information about a living person by manipulating that person or that person’s environment, as might occur when a new instructional technique is tested, or by communicating or interacting with the individual, as occurs with surveys and interviews, the definition of human subject is met. (2) If an activity involves obtaining private information about a living person in such a way that the information can be linked to that individual (the identity of the subject is or may be readily determined by the investigator or associated with the information), the definition of human subject is met. [Private information includes information about behavior that occurs in a context in which an individual can reasonably expect that no observation or recording is taking place, and information which has been provided for specific purposes by an individual and which the individual can reasonably expect will not be made public (for example, a school health record).]

B. Exemptions.

Research activities in which the only involvement of human subjects will be in one or more of the following six categories of exemptions are not covered by the regulations:

(1) Research conducted in established or commonly accepted educational settings, involving normal educational practices, such as (a) research on regular and special education instructional strategies, or (b) research on the effectiveness of or the comparison among instructional techniques, curricula, or classroom management methods.

(2) Research involving the use of educational tests (cognitive, diagnostic, aptitude, achievement), survey procedures, interview procedures or observation of public behavior, unless: (a) information obtained is recorded in such a manner that human subjects can be identified, directly or through identifiers linked to the subjects; and (b) any disclosure of the human subjects’ responses outside the research could reasonably place the subjects at risk of criminal or civil liability or be damaging to the subjects’ financial standing, employability, or reputation. If the subjects are children, exemption 2 applies only to research involving educational tests and observations of public behavior when the investigator(s) do not participate in the activities being observed.

Exemption 2 does not apply if children are surveyed or interviewed or if the research involves observation of public behavior and the investigator(s) participate in the activities being observed. [Children are defined as persons who have not attained the legal age for consent to treatments or procedures involved in the research, under the applicable law or jurisdiction in which the research will be conducted.]

(3) Research involving the use of educational tests (cognitive, diagnostic, aptitude, achievement), survey procedures, interview procedures or observation of public behavior that is not exempt under section (2) above, if the human subjects are elected or appointed public officials or candidates for public office; or federal statute(s) require(s) without exception that the confidentiality of the personally identifiable information will be maintained throughout the research and thereafter.

(4) Research involving the collection or study of existing data, documents, records, pathological specimens, or diagnostic specimens, if these sources are publicly available or if the information is recorded by the investigator in a manner that subjects cannot be identified, directly or through identifiers linked to the subjects.

(5) Research and demonstration projects which are conducted by or subject to the approval of department or agency heads, and which are designed to study, evaluate, or otherwise examine: (a) public benefit or service programs; (b) procedures for obtaining benefits or services under those programs; (c) possible changes in or alternatives to those programs or procedures; or (d) possible changes in methods or levels of payment for benefits or services under those programs.

(6) Taste and food quality evaluation and consumer acceptance studies, (a) if wholesome foods without additives are consumed or (b) if a food is consumed that contains a food ingredient at or below the level and for a use found to be safe, or agricultural chemical or environmental contaminant at or below the level found to be safe, by the Food and Drug Administration or approved by the Environmental Protection Agency or the Food Safety and Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

II. Instructions for Exempt and Nonexempt Human Subjects Research Narratives

If the applicant marked “Yes” for Item 3 of Department of Education Supplemental Information for SF 424, the applicant must provide a human subjects “exempt research” or “nonexempt research” narrative. Insert the narrative(s) in the space provided. If you have multiple projects and need to provide more than one narrative, be sure to label each set of responses as to the project they address.

A. Exempt Research Narrative.

If you marked “Yes” for item 3 a. and designated exemption numbers(s), provide the “exempt research” narrative. The narrative must contain sufficient information about the involvement of human subjects in the proposed research to allow a determination by ED that the designated exemption(s) are appropriate. The narrative must be succinct.

B. Nonexempt Research Narrative.

If you marked “No” for item 3 a. you must provide the “nonexempt research” narrative. The narrative must address the following seven points. Although no specific page limitation applies to this section of the application, be succinct.

(1) Human Subjects Involvement and Characteristics: Provide a detailed description of the proposed involvement of human subjects. Describe the characteristics of the subject population, including their anticipated number, age range, and health status. Identify the criteria for inclusion or exclusion of any subpopulation. Explain the rationale for the involvement of special classes of subjects, such as children, children with disabilities, adults with disabilities, persons with mental disabilities, pregnant women, prisoners, institutionalized individuals, or others who are likely to be vulnerable

(2) Sources of Materials: Identify the sources of research material obtained from individually identifiable living human subjects in the form of specimens, records, or data. Indicate whether the material or data will be obtained specifically for research purposes or whether use will be made of existing specimens, records, or data.

(3) Recruitment and Informed Consent: Describe plans for the recruitment of subjects and the consent procedures to be followed. Include the circumstances under which consent will be sought and obtained, who will seek it, the nature of the information to be provided to prospective subjects, and the method of documenting consent. State if the Institutional Review Board (IRB) has authorized a modification or waiver of the elements of consent or the requirement for documentation of consent.

(4) Potential Risks: Describe potential risks (physical, psychological, social, legal, or other) and assess their likelihood and seriousness. Where appropriate, describe alternative treatments and procedures that might be advantageous to the subjects.

(5) Protection Against Risk: Describe the procedures for protecting against or minimizing potential risks, including risks to confidentiality, and assess their likely effectiveness. Where appropriate, discuss provisions for ensuring necessary medical or professional intervention in the event of adverse effects to the subjects. Also, where appropriate, describe the provisions for monitoring the data collected to ensure the safety of the subjects.

(6) Importance of the Knowledge to be Gained: Discuss the importance of the knowledge gained or to be gained as a result of the proposed research. Discuss why the risks to subjects are reasonable in relation to the anticipated benefits to subjects and in relation to the importance of the knowledge that may reasonably be expected to result.

(7) Collaborating Site(s): If research involving human subjects will take place at collaborating site(s) or other performance site(s), name the sites and briefly describe their involvement or role in the research.

Copies of the Department of Education’s Regulations for the Protection of Human Subjects, 34 CFR Part 97 and other pertinent materials on the protection of human subjects in research are available from the U.S. Department of Education, Protection of Human Subjects Coordinator, Office of the

Chief Financial Officer, LBJ Building, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-4250, telephone: (202) 260-3353, and on the U.S. Department of Education’s Protection of Human Subjects in Research Web Site: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocfo/humansub.html

NOTE: The State Applicant Identifier on the SF 424 is for State Use only. Please complete it on the OMB Standard 424 in the upper right corner of the form (if applicable).

Item 22

Names of Individual Applicants Disciplines Country(ies) of Research Human Subjects Activity (Y/N) Amount Requested

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF SF-LLL, DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES

This disclosure form shall be completed by the reporting entity, whether subawardee or prime Federal recipient, at the initiation or receipt of a covered Federal action, or a material change to a previous filing, pursuant to title 31 U.S.C. section 1352. The filing of a form is required for each payment or agreement to make payment to any lobbying entity for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with a covered Federal action. Complete all items that apply for both the initial filing and material change report. Refer to the implementing guidance published by the Office of Management and Budget for additional information.

1. Identify the type of covered Federal action for which lobbying activity is and/or has been secured to influence the outcome of a covered Federal action.

2. Identify the status of the covered Federal action.

3. Identify the appropriate classification of this report. If this is a followup report caused by a material change to the information previously reported, enter the year and quarter in which the change occurred. Enter the date of the last previously submitted report by this reporting entity for this covered Federal action.

4. Enter the full name, address, city, State and zip code of the reporting entity. Include Congressional District, if known. Check the appropriate classification of the reporting entity that designates if it is, or expects to be, a prime or subaward recipient. Identify the tier of the subawardee, e.g., the first subawardee of the prime is the 1st tier. Subawards include but are not limited to subcontracts, subgrants and contract awards under grants.

5. If the organization filing the report in item 4 checks “Subawardee,” then enter the full name, address, city, State and zip code of the prime Federal recipient. Include Congressional District, if known.

6. Enter the name of the federal agency making the award or loan commitment. Include at least one organizational level below agency name, if known. For example, Department of Transportation, United States Coast Guard.

7. Enter the Federal program name or description for the covered Federal action (item 1). If known, enter the full Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number for grants, cooperative agreements, loans, and loan commitments.

8. Enter the most appropriate Federal identifying number available for the Federal action identified in item 1 (e.g., Request for Proposal (RFP) number; Invitations for Bid (IFB) number; grant announcement number; the contract, grant, or loan award number; the application/proposal control number assigned by the Federal agency). Included prefixes, e.g., “RFP-DE-90-001.”

9. For a covered Federal action where there has been an award or loan commitment by the Federal agency, enter the Federal amount of the award/loan commitment for the prime entity identified in item 4 or 5.

10. (a) Enter the full name, address, city, State and zip code of the lobbying registrant under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 engaged by the reporting entity identified in item 4 to influence the covered Federal action.

(b) Enter the full names of the individual(s) performing services, and include full address if different from 10(a). Enter Last Name, First Name, and Middle Initial (MI).

11. The certifying official shall sign and date the form, print his/her name, title, and telephone number.

According to the Paperwork Reduction Act, as amended, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control Number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is OMB No. 0348-0046. Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 10 minutes per response, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0348-0046), Washington, DC 20503

Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA)

What is GPRA?

The Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (GPRA) is a straightforward statute that requires all federal agencies to manage their activities with attention to the consequences of those activities. Each agency is to clearly state what it intends to accomplish, identify the resources required, and periodically report their progress to the Congress. In so doing, it is expected that the GPRA will contribute to improvements in accountability for the expenditures of public funds, improve Congressional decision-making through more objective information on the effectiveness of federal programs, and promote a new government focus on results, service delivery, and customer satisfaction.

How has the Department of Education Responded to the GPRA Requirements?

As required by GPRA, the Department of Education has prepared a strategic plan for 2007-2012. This plan reflects the Department’s priorities and integrates them with its mission and program authorities and describes how the Department will work to improve education for all children and adults in the U.S. The Department’s goals, as listed in the plan, are:

Goal 1: Increase student achievement, reward qualified teachers, and renew troubled schools so that every student can read and do math at grade level by 2014, as called for by the No Child Left Behind Act.

Goal 2: Encourage more rigorous and advanced coursework to improve the academic performance of our middle and high school students.

Goal 3: Work with colleges and universities to improve access, affordability, and accountability, so that our higher education system remains the world’s finest.

The performance indicators for the International Education Programs are part of the Department’s plan for meeting Goal 3.

What is the Performance Indicator for the Fulbright Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Program?

The Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) program, provides grants to colleges and universities to fund individual doctoral students to conduct research in other countries in modern foreign languages and area studies for periods of 6- to -12 months. Under the Government Performance and Results Act, the Department will use the following measures to evaluate the success of the program in meeting this objective.

DDRA Performance Measures:

a. The average language competency score of Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) fellowship recipients at the end of their period of instruction minus their average score at the beginning of the period.

2. Percentage of Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad projects judged to be successful by the program officer, based on a review of information provided in annual performance reports

The information provided by grantees in their performance reports submitted via the electronic International Resource Information System (IRIS) will be the source of data for this measure.

Student Checklist

F ully completed Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad application form

Curriculum Vita

A narrative – submitted via e-Application (Check Closing Date Notice for page limitations)

A bibliography – submitted via e-Application (Check Closing Date Notice for page limitations)

3 Electronic Graduate Student References – initiate the e-mail to your references

1 Electronic Language Reference for each language of research

G raduate School Transcripts (submitted electronically)

Submit your application to your institution’s Project Director via e-Application well in advance of the Closing Date (contact your Project Director for information about internal deadlines).

When students submit the application through the Internet via the e-Grants Web site, they will receive an automatic acknowledgment via e-mail when their university’s Project Director receives the application.

Institution/Project Director Checklist

SF 424 Application for Federal Assistance

I tem 22, which will automatically populate with a list of all students from your university who have submitted applications, their disciplines, countries of research, and amounts requested. Please note that Project Directors must indicate for each student application whether or not Human Subjects Research Clearance (IRB) is required.

ED Supplemental information for the SF 424

Assurances for Non-Construction Programs

C ertifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters

S F-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, if applicable

E nsure that all student applications, along with their references, are submitted BEFORE the institutional portion is submitted

Submit the application by 4:30 p.m., Washington, D.C. time, on the Closing Date published in the Federal Register.

Institutional Project Directors must submit their students’ grant applications through the Internet using the software provided on the e-Grants Web site (http://e-grants.ed.gov) by 4:30 p.m. (Washington, D.C., time) on the Closing Date. The regular hours of operation of the e-Grants Web site are 6:00 a.m. Monday until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday; and 6:00 a.m. Thursday until 8:00 p.m. Sunday (Washington, D.C., time). Please note that the system is unavailable between 8:00 p.m. on Sundays and 6:00 a.m. on Mondays, and between 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays and 6:00 a.m. on Thursdays for maintenance (Washington, D.C., time). Any modifications to these hours are posted on the e-Grants Web site. When Project Directors submit the application through the Internet via the e-Grants Web site, they will receive an automatic acknowledgment via e-mail when the U.S. Department of Education receives the application.