The Study of the U. S. Branch under the Office of Academic Exchange Programs is offering grants to accredited U.S. post-secondary education institutions and non-profit organizations to design and implement two Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars. The program includes a six-week duration with an academic residency, educational study tour, diverse speakers, and interaction with American peers. The focus areas are Religious Freedom and Pluralism and U.S. Economics and Business, catering to groups of 18 foreign university-level faculty or professionals. Closing date for proposal submissions is Oct 28, 2019.
Opportunity ID: 320080
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0006158 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2020 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Please see full announcement. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.401 — Academic Exchange Programs – Scholars |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 29, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 29, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 28, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 28, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $875,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see full announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Description: | The Study of the U. S. Branch (ECA/A/E/USS), Office of Academic Exchange Programs, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), invites proposal submissions from accredited U.S. post-secondary education institutions (community colleges, liberal arts colleges, public and private universities) and other U.S. public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) (see section C. Eligibility Information) to design and implement two (2) Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSIs) for Scholars, pending the availability of FY 2020 funds.
Each Study of the U.S. Institute will be six weeks in duration, including an approximately four-week academic residency at an academic institution and up to two weeks of an integrated educational study tour. The academic residency should take place on a U.S. university or college campus and should include academic coursework, diverse speakers, time for personal research, and opportunities for interaction with American peers. The study tour should take scholars to another region of the United States and it should complement the academic residency. The programs should conclude in Washington, DC with a minimum stay of two days. The Institutes should be designed for groups of 18 foreign university-level faculty or professionals, focusing on the themes of 1) Religious Freedom and Pluralism and 2) U.S. Economics and Business. For additional details, please see the full announcement.
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| Link to Additional Information: | Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Organizational Funding Opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Hans Posey
Email:poseyhe@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Deadline update. | Aug 29, 2019 | |
| Aug 29, 2019 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0006158 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2020 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Please see full announcement. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.401 — Academic Exchange Programs – Scholars |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 29, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 29, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 28, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 28, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $875,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see full announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Description: | The Study of the U. S. Branch (ECA/A/E/USS), Office of Academic Exchange Programs, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), invites proposal submissions from accredited U.S. post-secondary education institutions (community colleges, liberal arts colleges, public and private universities) and other U.S. public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) (see section C. Eligibility Information) to design and implement two (2) Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSIs) for Scholars, pending the availability of FY 2020 funds.
Each Study of the U.S. Institute will be six weeks in duration, including an approximately four-week academic residency at an academic institution and up to two weeks of an integrated educational study tour. The academic residency should take place on a U.S. university or college campus and should include academic coursework, diverse speakers, time for personal research, and opportunities for interaction with American peers. The study tour should take scholars to another region of the United States and it should complement the academic residency. The programs should conclude in Washington, DC with a minimum stay of two days. The Institutes should be designed for groups of 18 foreign university-level faculty or professionals, focusing on the themes of 1) Religious Freedom and Pluralism and 2) U.S. Economics and Business. For additional details, please see the full announcement.
|
| Link to Additional Information: | Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Organizational Funding Opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Hans Posey
Email:poseyhe@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0006158 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2020 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Please see full announcement. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 0 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.401 — Academic Exchange Programs – Scholars |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 29, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 29, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 28, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $875,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see full announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Description: | The Study of the U. S. Branch (ECA/A/E/USS), Office of Academic Exchange Programs, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), invites proposal submissions from accredited U.S. post-secondary education institutions (community colleges, liberal arts colleges, public and private universities) and other U.S. public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) (see section C. Eligibility Information) to design and implement two (2) Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSIs) for Scholars, pending the availability of FY 2020 funds. Please see full announcement for additional details. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Hans Posey
Email:- |
Related Documents
Folder 320080 Full Announcement-FY20 SUSI Scholars NOFO -> FY 20 SUSI Scholars NOFO.pdf
Folder 320080 Full Announcement-FY20 SUSI Scholars NOFO -> FY20 SUSI Scholar Budget Worksheet.pdf
Folder 320080 Full Announcement-FY20 SUSI Scholars NOFO -> FY 20 SUSI Scholars POGI.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Hans Posey Email: poseyhe@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.401 | SFOP0006158 | FY 2020 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars | PKG00254363 | Aug 29, 2019 | Oct 28, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
320080 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
320080 SF424A-1.0.pdf
320080 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
320080 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
320080 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
320080 SF424B-1.1.pdf
320080 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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