National programs are preferrable to regional ones. Inter-engineering programs are preferrable to single discipline programs. Programs should have measurable, but not necessarily numerical, goals. The project must be carried out in North America. No funds will be awarded for overhead charges, operating expenses, capital equipment, building funds or endowment funds.
All proposals are subject to external review in the course of evaluation.
Specifics of the UEF grants program for 2002 will be announced in early 2001.