In the grant awarding process the Commission tries to keep a balance between arts and humanities, on the one hand, and sciences on the other. Senior Lecturer Awards offer one or two semesters of lectures in Romanian studies at U.S. universities with relevant departments. The grants are open to experienced faculty. Prefrence same as above. Junior Awards offer studies at master's or doctoral levels or research programs that complement study or research previously conducted in Romania.
Grants are available in all fields of study, except clinical medicine.
The program promotes the strengthening of democracy and open-market economies in Central and East European countries, as well as the development of leaders in key fields as economics, business administration, environmental policies, law, media, public administration and educational administration. The fellowships offer study opportunities at the Master's degree level for one or two years. The program is unique in that it furthers both academic and professional development through the internships offered at US institutions or companies. The Program consists of direct exchanges between Romanian and U.S. teachers. Candidates should be able to document the agreement of the highschool and administrative official to the teacher exchange for one academic year.