Who May Apply (by category): Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs)
Who May Apply (specifically): Graduate students in doctoral programs in the fields of foreign languages and area studies must
apply through the institutions in which they are enrolled.
A student is eligible to receive a fellowship if he or she:
- Is a citizen or national of the United States or is a permanent resident of the United States;
- Is a graduate student in good standing at an institution of higher education in the United States who, when the fellowship begins, is admitted to candidacy in a doctoral program in modern foreign languages and area studies at that institution;
- Is planning a teaching career in the United States upon graduation; and
- Possesses adequate skills in the language(s) necessary to carry out the dissertation project.
Duration of the Grant:
Students may propose research for 6 to 12 months. The fellowship may not be renewed.
Terms and Conditions: A fellow shall:
- Maintain satisfactory progress in the conduct of his or her research;
- Devote full time to research on the approved topic;
- Not engage in any gainful employment during the fellowship period; and
- Remain a student in good standing at his or her institution.
Expenses Covered by the Award:
- Travel expenses, including excess baggage to and from the residence of the fellow to the host country of research;
- Maintenance and dependents allowances based on the cost of living in country(ies) of research for the fellow and his or her dependent(s);
- Project allowance for research related expenses such as books, copying, tuition and affiliation fees, local travel and other incidental expenses;
- Health and accident insurance premiums; and
- $100.00 administrative fee to applicant institution.
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