National Resource Centers and Fellowships Program for Language and Area or Language and International Studies

How to Apply

Award Procedure:
Centers: Final recommendations are made to the Secretary following evaluations from panels of experts that evaluate applications according to published selection criteria. Fellowships: The student should contact his/her sponsoring institution for information concerning application forms, deadlines, and related matters. Institutional proposals are approved or disapproved by the Secretary, following the same procedures as for Center applications.

Preapplication Coordination:
This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.

Application Procedure:
Eligible institutions may submit proposals for the funding of centers only, fellowships only, or both when the announcement of a new competition is issued in the Federal Register. Application forms and guidelines for the submission of proposals are available from the Advanced Training and Research Team of the International Education and graduate programs service (IEGPS). This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110.

Deadlines:
Will be announced in the Federal Register and are usually in November of the year preceding the grant period. Contact the program office for more information.

Range of Approval / Disapproval Time:
About 120 days.

Appeals:
None.

Renewals:
Higher education institutions receiving funds for three year phased program support must submit annual performance reports for the second and third year for continuation of such support. Students seeking fellowships apply to their institutions for each summer or academic year award period. Renewals are subject to the availability of funds.