| APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS |
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· Award Procedure |
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The awardees are selected by DHS officials based on the reviewers' evaluation, the applicant's statements/essays, and the goal of attaining racial, gender, and geographical diversity among the recipients of awards. The number of awards depends on availability of funds. |
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· Preapplication Coordination |
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None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. |
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· Application Procedure |
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Application information may be found at www.dhs.gov. Eligible applications will be reviewed by external reviewers and/or internal reviewers on the basis of the applications submitted. Award decisions are made by DHS program officials. |
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· Deadlines |
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Application deadlines are located at: htt://www.dhs.gov. |
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· Range of Approval/Disapproval Time |
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Approximately 5 months after receipt of application. |
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· Appeals |
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None. |
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· Renewals |
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Based on availability of funding and academic progress. |