This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110 . Final recommendations are made to the Secretary following evaluations from panels of experts that evaluate applications according to published selection criteria. Institutional proposals are approved or disapproved by the Secretary, following the same procedures as for Center applications. Contact the program office for more information. Students seeking fellowships apply to their institutions for each summer or academic year award period.
Renewals are subject to the availability of funds.
Selection criteria for evaluating applications and selecting centers are listed in the Title VI, International Education Program Regulations in 34 CFR 655.31, 656.21 or 656.22. The Secretary will weigh criteria using points indicated in 656.21 or 656.22. Part 657.21 gives the criteria for selection of institutional awards for fellowship allocations. The Secretary will weigh criteria using points indicated in 657.21. The Center for Advanced Study of International Development and the Women and International Development programs at Michigan State University offer courses and activities focused on development studies in the new era of globalization.