Deadline: 11 January 2019
The Study of the U. S. Branch (ECA/A/E/USS), Office of Academic Exchange Programs, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), is seeking proposals from U.S. public and private non-profit organizations and accredited U.S. post-secondary educational institutions (community colleges, liberal arts colleges, public and private universities) for its 2019 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Student Leaders program.
Study of the U.S. Institutes for Student Leaders are intensive academic programs that provide groups of foreign undergraduate students with a deeper understanding of U.S. society, culture, and institutions. The principal objective of the program is to provide foreign student leaders an in-depth examination of a theme in U.S. studies, while also heightening their awareness of the history and evolution of U.S. society, culture, values, and institutions, broadly defined. The Institutes should address the influence of principles and values such as democracy, the rule of law, individual rights, freedom of expression, equality, diversity, and tolerance, and should also incorporate a focus on contemporary American life.
Themes
- The Study of the U.S. Institutes on Civic Engagement
- The Study of the U.S. Institutes on Entrepreneurship and Economic Development
- The Study of the U.S. Institute on Journalism and Media
- The Study of the U.S. Institute on Religious Freedom and Pluralism
- The Study of the U.S. Institute on Youth, Education, and Closing the Skills Gap
- The John McCain Study of the U.S. Institute for Student Leaders on the Rule of Law and Public Service
Funding Information
- Approximate Total Funding (3 years):
- Option A: $7,800,000;
- Option B: $4,350,000.
- These figures represent base year plus two non-competitive continuation years, pending successful performance and the availability of funds.
Eligibility Criteria
Applications may be submitted by U.S. public and private non-profit organizations and post-secondary education institutions (community colleges, liberal arts colleges, public and private universities) meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3).
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
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