Deadline: 7 October 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 accredited U.S. post-secondary education institutions (community colleges, liberal arts colleges, public and private universities) and other U.S. public and private non-profit organizationsto design and implement two (2) Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSIs) for Scholars.
Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars are intensive academic programs whose purpose is to provide foreign university faculty and other professionals the opportunity to deepen their positive understanding of U.S. society, culture, values, and institutions, broadly defined. The ultimate goal is to advance American foreign policy by promoting American prosperity and advancing American influence as outlined in the National Security Strategy. The Institutes will also enable participants to strengthen curricula and to improve the quality of teaching about the United States in academic institutions abroad.
Institute Themes
- The Institute on Religious Freedom and Pluralism
- The Institute on U.S. Economics and Business
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,750,000
- Award Ceiling: $875,000
Eligible Applicants
Applications may be submitted by U.S. post-secondary education institutions (community colleges, liberal arts colleges, public and private universities) and other U.S. public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3).
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
For more information, please visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=320074