Educational Exchange-University Lecturers (Professors) and Research Scholars (19.401)
Program
19.401 Educational Exchange-University Lecturers (Professors) and Research Scholars
Federal Agency
BUREAU OF EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Authorization
Public Law 87-256, as amended, 22 U.S.C. 2451 et seq.
Program Number
19.401
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To improve and strengthen the international relations of the United States by promoting mutual understanding among the peoples of the world through educational exchanges.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Grants for professors (university lecturers) and research scholars are usually, although not always, for a full academic year, and generally tenable in one country. The lectureships permit the grantees to lecture, usually serving as visiting professors in institutions of higher learning. The research grants offer opportunities for U.S. citizens to undertake postdoctoral research at overseas universities, colleges, and certain research centers and institutes. Grants specify terms and conditions to meet the educational goals proposed by the grantee and approved by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board in making the award. Individual grants generally include round-trip transportation, for the grantee and in some cases for one or two dependents, a maintenance allowance payable in foreign currency where available, and an allowance for travel, books and services essential to the assignment. Where maintenance is payable in foreign currency, lecturers may also receive a supplemental dollar allowance.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
To individuals with the following qualifications: (1) U.S. citizenship at the time of application. (2) Foreign language proficiency, in some cases. (3) For lecturing: college or university teaching experience at the level for which application is made. (4) For research: a doctoral degree or, in some fields, recognized professional standing as demonstrated by faculty rank, publications, compositions, exhibition record, concerts, etc. Candidates for a doctorate and persons wishing to undertake other predoctoral professional training abroad should write to the Institute of International Education, 809 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017.
Beneficiary Eligibility
U.S. citizens who are educational professionals on the post graduate level, or able to lecture or conduct research in professional fields such as law, business, journalism, etc.
Credentials/Documentation
See Applicant Eligibility.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Not applicable. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Persons who meet the eligibility requirements and who wish to receive a booklet announcing openings (includes application forms) should contact the Council For International Exchange of Scholars, 3007 Tilden Street, NW., Suite 5M, Washington, DC 20008. Telephone: (202) 686-7866. In many cases this material is also available from U.S. college and university campus contacts.
Award Procedure
Final selection of grantees is made by the Presidentially appointed J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.
Deadlines
Subject to change, but generally applications are to be submitted by August 1; November 1 for a small number of specialized positions. Major deadlines can be waived under very special circumstances such as an inadequate number of sufficiently qualified candidates for specific awards. After deadlines, applicants should contact CIES to determine availability of awards.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Extensions considered where appropriate.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Up to 1 academic year.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Reports by all grantees are required at the end of their grant period.
Audits
Under the total audit concept, audits will be made on an organization-wide basis (rather than grant- by-grant) under GAO guidelines, Standards for Audit of Governmental Organizations, Programs, Activities and Functions, and for programs covered by A-102, Attachment P.
Records
None.
Program Accomplishments
In fiscal year 2003, an estimated 850 grants will be awarded.
Financial Information
Account Identification
19-0201-0-1-154.
Obligations
(Grants) FY 02 $22,000,000; FY 03 est $24,000,000; and FY 04 est $25,000,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$3,500 to $80,000. Average: $50,000 in FY 01.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Annual announcement: Fulbright Scholar Program: Grants for Faculty and Professionals issued by Council For International Exchange of Scholars, 3007 Tilden Street, NW., Suite 5M, Washington, DC 20008.
Related Programs
19.400, Educational Exchange_Graduate Students.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Council For International Exchange of Scholars, 3007 Tilden Street, NW., Suite 5M, Washington, DC 20008.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Projects were funded: 1) Giving general lectures on the major problems of Global Biogeochemistry and Global Sedimentary Geochemistry; 2) conducting a series of interviews with elderly Ukrainians in order to develop a needs survey regarding the long-term health care needs of the elderly; and 3) researching current developments in ethnic studies, or/and in interpretations of contemporary social and cultural transformations in popular culture analyses and globalization questions.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
1) Is proposal feasible and practical. 2) Is proposal already being done (no need for duplication). 3) Is project important to an advancement of the discipline. 4) Is proposal responsive to Fulbright priorities for collaborative and mutual understanding. 5) Is proposal a country priority. 6) Applicant's likelihood for effectiveness as a lecturer abroad.
