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Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State

Fosters mutual understanding between the United States and other countries through international educational and training programs. The bureau does so by promoting personal, professional, and institutional ties between private citizens and organizations in the United States and abroad. The Humphrey Fellowships brings mid-level professionals from developing countries to the United States for a year of academic study and professional experiences. Complete program information can be found at: http://www.humphreyfellowship.org/. The Institutional Linkages program support educational partnerships between U.S. and foreign post-secondary institutions through faculty and staff exchanges on themes of mutual interest. Complete program information can be found at: http://www.humphreyfellowship.org/. For a complete listing of programs and opportunities, please visit their web-site at: http://exchanges.state.gov.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Is recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people - at home and abroad, providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through strong partnerships. CDC provides a host of training and fellowship opportunities in areas such as Infectious Diseases, Genetics, Public Health Informatics, and others. For a complete listing of CDC training and fellowship opportunities, write to CDC at 1600 Clifton Rd., Atlanta, GA 30333, U.S.A, Phone: (404) 639-3311. CDC also supports the LIFE Initiative in the Caribbean, with the goal of strengthening existing efforts and institutions through HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment activities. To read about CDC's HIV Strategic Plan, please visit: http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/resources/reports/psp/.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Has several programs that involve cooperation in space and life sciences. For more information, contact the Division of International Relations, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Code I, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546. Or visit NASA at: http://www.nasa.gov/.

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Receives scientists and engineers under its Guest Researcher Program. For further information, contact the Office of International Relations, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20841. Telephone: (301) 975-4119. Or visit NIST at: http://www.nist.gov/.

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Is an independent U.S. government agency responsible for promoting science and engineering through programs that invest over $3.3 billion per year in almost 20,000 research and education projects in science and engineering. NSF's International Research Fellowship Program introduce scientists and engineers in the early stages of their careers to opportunities abroad, thereby furthering NSF's goal of establishing productive, mutually-beneficial relationships between U.S. and foreign science and engineering communities. These awards are available for research in any field of science and engineering research and education supported by NSF. For complete program details, please go to: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2000/nsf00141/nsf00141.htm. Also visit the Americas Program of the Division of International Programs at: http://www.nsf.gov/sbe/int/americas/start.htm.

Additional questions can be addressed to: the AmericasProgram, Suite 935, Division of International Programs, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230, Phone: 703/292-8706; Fax: 703/292-9175, E-mail: Dr. Harold Stolberg, Regional Coordinator: hstolber@nsf.gov. General information about NSF can be found on their web-site at: http://www.nsf.gov.

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS)

Offers several Masters and Doctoral degree programs. These programs are tuition free and open to foreign applicants. Prospective degree students must obtain a living allowance from USUHS or other sources. Further information is available from the Graduate Education Program, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, Maryland 20814. Telephone: (301) 295-3913. Or visit USUHS at: http://www.usuhs.mil/.

United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

Is an independent federal government agency that receives overall foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State. The agency works in six principal areas crucial to achieving both sustainable development and advancing U.S. foreign policy objectives: Economic growth and agricultural development; Population, health and nutrition; Environment; Democracy and governance; Education and training (Human Capacity Development); and Humanitarian assistance. The Bureau of Global Programs, Field Support and Research is the functional division which conducts various programs in the research areas listed above. For complete program information on these and other USAID research programs, please contact USAID directly at: U.S. Agency for International Development Information Center, Ronald Reagan Building, Washington, D.C. 20523-1000, Telephone: 202-712-4810, Fax: 202-216-3524 or visit their website at visit: http://www.usaid.gov/. E-mail requests for information can be sent from the USAID website.

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