Graduating seniors and graduate students are encouraged to apply. Selection is based on the academic or professional record of the applicant, the feasibility of the proposed research or study plan, the letters of recommendation and the applicant's language preparation, and personal suitability. Administered by the U.S. Department of Education. Eligibility limited to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. The campus deadline for applications is Friday October 8.
Applications are available now.
These awards are intended to support full time dissertation research abroad in language and related area studies disciplines. Graduate students who will be advanced to doctoral candidacy by the beginning of research under this grant are encouraged to apply. Administered by the U.S. Department of Education to enable faculty to conduct research abroad for up to 12 months. The Faculty Research Abroad Program offers opportunity to faculty members of higher education for research and study in modern foreign languages and area studies. Eligibility limited to U.S. citizens who are faculty at U.S. institutions of higher education.