Form 1840-0005 Application for Grants under the Fulbright-Hays Doctoral

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Dear Applicant Letter

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

OFFICE OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

Thank you for your interest in applying for a grant under the Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) program. Included in this application booklet are the program introduction, instructions, and forms needed to submit a complete application package to the U.S. Department of Education.

Institutional grants awarded under the DDRA program provide fellowships to enable doctoral students enrolled in modern foreign language and area studies programs at U.S. institutions of higher education to conduct dissertation research overseas for 6-12 months.

This letter highlights a few items in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 application package that will be important to you in applying for grants under this program. You should review the entire application package carefully before preparing and submitting your application. Information on the DDRA program is accessible at the U.S. Department of Education’s Web site at:

http://www.ed.gov/programs/iegpsddrap/index.html

Applicants should pay particular attention to the section entitled “Competition Highlights” that outlines the absolute, competitive and invitational priorities as well as other program and competition details.

Although the DDRA program funds doctoral student research, the legal applicant is the institution, and if a grant is awarded, the institution of higher education (IHE) is the legal grantee. Students are not eligible to apply for this funding independently. In order for institutions to apply electronically, representatives of IHEs (i.e., project directors) must register in the G5 e-Application system. Project directors who have not already registered must submit the following information, via e-mail, to [email protected]: first and last name of the project director, university, and e-mail address. We recommend that applicant IHEs submit this information as soon as possible to ensure that applicant IHEs obtain access to the G5 e-Application system well before the application deadline date. We suggest that applicant IHEs send this information no later than two weeks prior to the closing date in order to facilitate timely submission of their electronic applications. Please note that the project director cannot be a student applicant.

A list of DDRA institutions and program project directors who have registered in G5 e-Application in previous years is included in this application package. If your institution is not listed, or your project director has changed, please contact Dr. Pamela J. Maimer at [email protected] with the new project director’s contact information as soon as possible.

The Department of Education requires that applications for FY 2016 grants under the DDRA program are submitted electronically using the Department’s G5 e-Application system. The G5 e-Application system is accessible through its portal page at:

www.G5.gov

The application must be submitted on or before the deadline date. Electronic submission of applications via the G5 e-Application system is required unless you qualify for one of the exceptions to the electronic submission requirement as determined by the Notice Inviting Applications. If you think you may need an exception, please review the requirements promptly. Applications submitted late will not be accepted. The Department is required to enforce the established deadline to ensure fairness to all applicants. No changes or additions to an application will be accepted after the deadline date.

You are reminded that the document published in the Federal Register (the Notice Inviting Applications) is the official document and that you should not rely upon any information that is inconsistent with the guidance contained in the official document.

We look forward to receiving your application and appreciate your efforts to promote excellence in international education.

Sincerely,

Mohamed Abdel-Kader

Deputy Assistant Secretary,

International and Foreign Language Education

Competition Highlights

Please note the following program priorities:

Absolute: The Department will only consider applications that meet this priority. This priority is: A research project that focuses on one or more of the following geographic areas: Africa, East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, South Asia, the Near East, Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia, and the Western Hemisphere (excluding the United States and its territories). Please note that applications that propose projects focused on the following countries are not eligible:

Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, or Vatican City.

Competitive Preference Priority 1: Focus on Priority Languages (3 points). A research project that focuses on any of the 78 priority languages selected from the U.S. Department of Education’s list of Less Commonly Taught Languages (LCTLs), as follows:

Akan (Twi-Fante), Albanian, Amharic, Arabic (all dialects), Armenian, Azeri (Azerbaijani), Balochi, Bamanakan (Bamana, Bambara, Mandikan, Mandingo, Maninka, Dyula), Belarusian, Bengali (Bangla), Berber (all languages), Bosnian, Bulgarian, Burmese, Cebuano (Visayan), Chechen, Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Gan), Chinese (Mandarin), Chinese (Min), Chinese (Wu), Croatian, Dari, Dinka, Georgian, Gujarati, Hausa, Hebrew (Modern), Hindi, Igbo, Indonesian, Japanese, Javanese, Kannada, Kashmiri, Kazakh, Khmer (Cambodian), Kirghiz, Korean, Kurdish (Kurmanji), Kurdish (Sorani), Lao, Malay (Bahasa Melayu or Malaysian), Malayalam, Marathi, Mongolian, Nepali, Oromo, Panjabi, Pashto, Persian (Farsi), Polish, Portuguese (all varieties), Quechua, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Sinhala (Sinhalese), Somali, Swahili, Tagalog, Tajik, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Tibetan, Tigrigna, Turkish, Turkmen, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uyghur/Uigur, Uzbek, Vietnamese, Wolof, Xhosa, Yoruba, and Zulu.

Competitive Preference Priority 2: Thematic Focus on Academic Fields (2 points).

A research project conducted in the field of economics, engineering, international development, mathematics, political science, public health, science, comparative or international education, or technology.

Invitational Priority:
Applications from Minority-Serving Institutions. For purposes of this invitational priority, Minority-Serving Institution means an institution that is eligible to receive assistance under part A of title III, under part B of title III, or under title V of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended.

Please note that these priorities are explained in detail in the Federal Register notice. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Federal Register notice carefully before preparing an application.

Please note that, although the DDRA program funds student research, the legal applicant is the institution of higher education (IHE), and if a grant is awarded, the institution is the legal grantee. Students are not able to apply for this funding independently. In order to apply for this fellowship program, it is necessary for the student and the institution to coordinate their competition activities and keep each other informed.

Applications must be submitted electronically via the U.S. Department of Education’s G5 e-Application system. This system may be accessed at www.G5.gov. Both the student and the IHE must complete their portions of the application correctly and submit separately via the G5 e-Application system.

The application must be received on or before the deadline date and time. Please note that the U.S. Department of Education’s grant application deadline is at 4:30:00 pm Washington, DC time. Late applications will not be accepted.

Electronic submission of an application is required unless it qualifies for one of the (rare) exceptions to the electronic submission requirement as outlined in the Federal Register notice.

All applicants are required to adhere to the page limits for the Project Narrative and for the bibliography portion of the application in the Federal Register notice.

A font standard in the notice requires that applicants use one of the following 12 pt. fonts: Times New Roman, Courier, Courier New or Arial. Applications submitted in any other font (including Times Roman, Arial Narrow, etc.) will not be accepted.

Student transcripts must be scanned as one document and uploaded into the student application.

Applicants are reminded that the Federal Register notice is the official document for application guidelines and that applicants should not rely upon any information that is inconsistent with the guidance contained within it.

NIA

4000-01-U

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Applications for New Awards; Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Fellowship Program

AGENCY: Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of Education.

ACTION: Notice.

Overview Information:

Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Fellowship Program

Notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2016.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.022A.

Dates:

Applications Available: [INSERT DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER].

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: [INSERT DATE 45 DAYS AFTER DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER].

Full Text of Announcement

I. Funding Opportunity Description

Purpose of Program: The Fulbright-Hays DDRA Fellowship Program provides opportunities to doctoral candidates to engage in full-time dissertation research abroad in modern foreign languages and area studies. The program is designed to contribute to the development and improvement of the study of modern foreign languages and area studies in the United States.

Priorities: This notice contains one absolute priority, two competitive preference priorities, and one invitational priority. In accordance with 34 CFR 75.105(b)(2)(ii), the absolute and competitive preference priorities are from the regulations for this program (34 CFR 662.21(d)).

Absolute Priority: For FY 2016, this priority is an absolute priority. Under 34 CFR 75.105(c)(3), we consider only applications that meet this priority.

This priority is:

Specific Geographic Regions of the World.

A research project that focuses on one or more of the following geographic areas: Africa, East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, South Asia, the Near East, Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia, and the Western Hemisphere (excluding the United States and its territories). Please note that applications that propose projects focused on the following countries are not eligible: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, or Vatican City.

Competitive Preference Priorities: Within this absolute priority, we give competitive preference to applications that address one or both of the following priorities.

Under 34 CFR 75.105(c)(2)(i), for FY 2016, we award an additional three points to an application that meets Competitive Preference Priority 1 and two points for an application that meets Competitive Preference Priority 2 (up to 5 additional points possible).

These priorities are:

Competitive Preference Priority 1: Focus on Priority Languages (3 points).

A research project that makes use of any of the 78 priority languages selected from the U.S. Department of Education’s list of Less Commonly Taught Languages (LCTLs), as follows:

Competitive Preference Priority 2: Thematic Focus on Academic Fields (2 points).

Invitational Priority: For FY 2016, this priority is an invitational priority. Under 34 CFR 75.105(c)(1), we do not give an application that meets this invitational priority a competitive or absolute preference over other applications.

This priority is:

Applications from Minority-Serving Institutions. For purposes of this invitational priority, Minority-Serving Institution means an institution that is eligible to receive assistance under part A of title III, under part B of title III, or under title V of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended.

Program Authority: 22 U.S.C. 2452(b)(6).

Applicable Regulations: (a) The Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR parts 75, 77, 81, 82, 84, 86, 97, 98, and 99. (b) The OMB Guidelines to Agencies on Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) in 2 CFR part 180, as adopted and amended as regulations of the Department in 2 CFR part 3485. (c) The Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards in 2 CFR part 200, as adopted and amended as regulations of the Department in 2 CFR part 3474. (d) The regulations for this program in 34 CFR part 662.

Note: The regulations in 34 CFR part 86 apply to institutions of higher education (IHEs) only.

II. Award Information

Type of Award: Discretionary grants redistributed as fellowships to individual beneficiaries.

Estimated Available Funds: $3,011,504.

Estimated Range of Awards: $15,000 to $60,000.

Estimated Average Size of Awards: $33,461.

Estimated Number of Awards: 90.

Note: The Department is not bound by any estimates in this notice.

Project Period: The institutional project period is 18 months, beginning October 1, 2016. Students may request funding for a period of no less than six months and no more than 12 months.

III. Eligibility Information

1. Eligible Applicants: Institutions of higher education (IHEs). As part of the application process, students submit individual applications to the IHE. The IHE then officially submits all eligible individual student applications with its grant application to the Department.

Note: As part of its FY 2016 budget request, the Administration proposed to continue to allow funds to be used to support the applications of individuals who plan both to utilize their language skills in world areas vital to United States national security and to apply their language skills and knowledge of these countries in the fields of government, international development, and the professions. Therefore, students planning to apply their language skills in such fields and those planning teaching careers are eligible to apply to IHEs for funds from this program.

2. Cost Sharing or Matching: This program does not require cost sharing or matching.

IV. Application and Submission Information

1. Address to Request Application Package: Both IHEs and student applicants can obtain an application package via the Internet or from the Education Publications Center (ED PUBS). To obtain a copy via the Internet, use the following address: www.G5.gov. To obtain a copy from ED Pubs, write, fax, or call the following: ED Pubs, U.S. Department of Education, P.O. Box 22207, Alexandria, VA 22304. Telephone, toll free: 1-877-433-7827. FAX: (703) 605-6794. If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) or a text telephone (TTY), call, toll free: 1-877-576-7734.

You can contact ED Pubs at its Web site, also: www.EDPubs.gov or at its email address: [email protected].

If you request an application package from ED Pubs, be sure to identify this program as follows: CFDA number 84.022A.

Individuals with disabilities can obtain a copy of the application package in an accessible format (e.g., braille, large print, audiotape, or compact disc) by contacting the person listed under For Further Information Contact in section VII of this notice.

2. Content and Form of Application Submission: Requirements concerning the content of an application, together with the forms the applicant must submit, are in the application package for this program.

Page Limits: The application narrative is where the student applicant addresses the selection criteria that reviewers use to evaluate the application. The student applicant must limit the application narrative to no more than 10 pages and the bibliography to no more than two pages, using the following standards:

● A "page" is 8.5" x 11", on one side only, with 1" margins at the top, bottom, both sides, and portrait orientation.

Note: For purposes of determining compliance with the page limits, each page on which there are words will be counted as one full page.

● Double space (no more than three lines per vertical inch) all text in the application narrative. However, student applicants may single space all text in charts, tables, figures, graphs, titles, headings, footnotes, endnotes, quotations, bibliography, and captions.

● Use a font that is either 12 point or larger, or no smaller than 10 pitch (characters per inch). Student applicants may use a 10-point font in charts, tables, figures, graphs, footnotes, and endnotes. However, these items are considered part of the narrative and counted within the 10-page limit.

● Use one of the following fonts: Times New Roman, Courier, Courier New, or Arial. An application submitted in any other font (including Times Roman or Arial Narrow) will not be accepted.

The page limits only apply to the application narrative and bibliography. The page limits do not apply to the Application for Federal Assistance face sheet (SF 424), the supplemental information form required by the Department of Education, or the assurances and certification. However, student applicants must include their complete responses to the selection criteria in the application narrative.

We will reject a student applicant’s application if the application exceeds the page limits.

3. Submission Dates and Times:

Applications Available: [INSERT DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER].

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: [INSERT DATE 45 DAYS AFTER DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER].

Applications for grants under this program must be submitted electronically using G5, the Department’s grant management system, accessible through the Department’s G5 site. For information (including dates and times) about how to submit an IHE’s application electronically, or in paper format by mail or hand delivery if an IHE qualifies for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, please refer to Other Submission Requirements in section IV of this notice.

We do not consider an application that does not comply with the deadline requirements.

Individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation or auxiliary aid in connection with the application process should contact the person listed under For Further Information Contact in section VII of this notice. If the Department provides an accommodation or auxiliary aid to an individual with a disability in connection with the application process, the individual’s application remains subject to all other requirements and limitations in this notice.

4. Intergovernmental Review: This program is not subject to Executive Order 12372 and the regulations in 34 CFR part 79.

5. Funding Restrictions: We reference regulations outlining funding restrictions in the Applicable Regulations section of this notice.

6. Data Universal Numbering System Number, Taxpayer Identification Number, and System for Award Management:

To do business with the Department of Education, you must--

a. Have a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number and a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN);

b. Register both your DUNS number and TIN with the System for Award Management (SAM) (formerly the Central Contractor Registry), the Government’s primary registrant database;

c. Provide your DUNS number and TIN on your application; and

d. Maintain an active SAM registration with current information while your application is under review by the Department and, if you are awarded a grant, during the project period.

You can obtain a DUNS number from Dun and Bradstreet at the following Web site: http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform. A DUNS number can be created within one to two business days.

If you are a corporate entity, agency, institution, or organization, you can obtain a TIN from the Internal Revenue Service. If you are an individual, you can obtain a TIN from the Internal Revenue Service or the Social Security Administration. If you need a new TIN, please allow two to five weeks for your TIN to become active.

The SAM registration process can take approximately seven business days, but may take upwards of several weeks, depending on the completeness and accuracy of the data you enter into the SAM database. Thus, if you think you might want to apply for Federal financial assistance under a program administered by the Department, please allow sufficient time to obtain and register your DUNS number and TIN. We strongly recommend that you register early.

Note: Once your SAM registration is active, it may be 24 to 48 hours before you can submit an application through G5.

If you are currently registered with SAM, you may not need to make any changes. However, please make certain that the TIN associated with your DUNS number is correct. Also note that you will need to update your registration annually. This may take three or more business days.

Information about SAM is available at www.SAM.gov. To further assist you with obtaining and registering your DUNS number and TIN in SAM or updating your existing SAM account, we have prepared a SAM.gov Tip Sheet, which you can find at: www2.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/sam-faqs.html.

7. Other Submission Requirements: Applications for grants under this program must be submitted electronically unless an IHE qualifies for an exception to this requirement in accordance with the instructions in this section.

a. Electronic Submission of Applications.

Applications for grants under the Fulbright-Hays DDRA Fellowship Program, CFDA number 84.022A, must be submitted electronically using the G5 system, accessible through the Department’s G5 site at: www.G5.gov. While completing your electronic application, both the IHE and the student applicant will be entering data online that will be saved into a database. Neither the IHE nor the student applicant may email an electronic copy of a grant application to us.

We will reject an application if an IHE submits it in paper format unless, as described elsewhere in this section, the IHE qualifies for one of the exceptions to the electronic submission requirement and submits, no later than two weeks before the application deadline date, a written statement to the Department that the IHE qualifies for one of these exceptions. Further information regarding calculation of the date that is two weeks before the application deadline date is provided later in this section under Exception to Electronic Submission Requirement.

Please note the following:

• The process for submitting applications electronically under the Fulbright-Hays DDRA Fellowship Program has several parts. The following is a brief summary of the process; however, all applicants should review and follow the detailed description of the application process that is contained in the application package. In summary, the major steps are:

(1) IHEs must email the following information to [email protected]: name of university and full name and email address of potential project director. We recommend that applicant IHEs submit this information as soon as possible to ensure that they obtain access to G5 well before the application deadline date. We suggest that IHEs send this information no later than two weeks prior to the closing date in order to facilitate timely submission of their applications;

(2) Students must complete their individual applications and submit them to their IHE’s project director using G5;

(3) Persons providing references for individual students must complete and submit reference forms for the students and submit them to the IHE’s project director using G5; and

(4) The IHE’s project director must officially submit the IHE’s application, which must include all eligible individual student applications, reference forms, and other required forms, using G5.

• The IHE must complete the electronic submission of the grant application by 4:30:00 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date. G5 will not accept an application for this competition after 4:30:00 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date. Therefore, we strongly recommend that both the IHE and the student applicant not wait until the application deadline date to begin the application process.

• The hours of operation of the G5 Web site are 6:00 a.m. Monday until 7:00 p.m., Wednesday; and 6:00 a.m. Thursday until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, Washington, DC time. Please note that, because of maintenance, the system is unavailable between 8:00 p.m. on Sundays and 6:00 a.m. on Mondays, and between 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays and 6:00 a.m. on Thursdays, Washington, DC time. Any modifications to these hours are posted on the G5 Web site.

• Student applicants will not receive additional point value because the student submits his or her application in electronic format, nor will we penalize the IHE or student applicant if the applicant qualifies for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, as described elsewhere in this section, and submits an application in paper format.

• IHEs must submit all documents electronically, including all information typically provided on the following forms: the Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424), the Department of Education Supplemental Information for SF 424, Budget Information--Non-Construction Programs (ED 524), and all necessary assurances and certifications.

• If the application is submitted electronically, both IHEs and student applicants must upload any narrative sections and all other attachments to their application as files in a read-only, non-modifiable Portable Document Format (PDF). Do not upload an interactive or fillable PDF file. If you upload a file type other than a read-only, non-modifiable PDF (e.g., Word, Excel, WordPerfect, etc.) or submit a password-protected file, we will not review that material. Please note that this could result in your application not being considered for funding because the material in question--for example, the project narrative--is critical to a meaningful review of your proposal. For that reason it is important to allow yourself adequate time to upload all material as PDF files. The Department will not convert material from other formats to PDF.

• Student transcripts must be submitted electronically through the G5 system.

• Both the IHE’s and the student applicant’s electronic applications must comply with any page limit requirements described in this notice.

• Prior to submitting your electronic application, you may wish to print a copy of it for your records.

• After the individual student applicant electronically submits his or her application to the student’s IHE, the student will receive an automatic acknowledgment. After a person submits a reference electronically, he or she will receive an online confirmation. After the applicant IHE submits its application, including all eligible individual student applications, to the Department, the applicant IHE will receive an automatic acknowledgment that will include a unique PR/Award number for the IHE’s application.

Within three working days after submitting its electronic application--

(1) Print SF 424 from G5;

(2) The applicant IHE's Authorizing Representative must sign this form;

(3) Place the PR/Award number in the upper right hand corner of the hard-copy signature page of the SF 424; and

(4) Fax the signed SF 424 to the Application Control Center at (202) 245-6272.

• We may request that you provide us original signatures on other forms at a later date.

Application Deadline Date Extension in Case of System Unavailability: If an IHE is prevented from electronically submitting its application on the application deadline date because the G5 system is unavailable, we will grant the IHE an extension until 4:30:00 p.m., Washington, DC time, the following business day to enable the IHE to transmit its application electronically, by mail, or by hand delivery. We will grant this extension if--

(1) The IHE is a registered user of the G5 system and the IHE has initiated an electronic application for this competition; and

(2) (a) The G5 system is unavailable for 60 minutes or more between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date; or

(b) G5 is unavailable for any period of time between 3:30 p.m. and 4:30:00 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date.

We must acknowledge and confirm these periods of unavailability before granting the IHE an extension. To request this extension or to confirm our acknowledgment of any system unavailability, an IHE may contact either (1) the person listed under For Further Information Contact in section VII of this notice or (2) the e-Grants help desk at 1-888-336-8930. If G5 is unavailable due to technical problems with the system and, therefore, the application deadline is extended, an email will be sent to all registered users who have initiated a G5 application. Extensions referred to in this section apply only to the unavailability of the G5 system.

Exception to Electronic Submission Requirement: An IHE qualifies for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, and may submit its application in paper format, if the IHE is unable to submit an application through G5 because––

• The IHE or a student applicant does not have access to the Internet; or

• The IHE or a student applicant does not have the capacity to upload large documents to G5;

and

• No later than two weeks before the application deadline date (14 calendar days or, if the fourteenth calendar day before the application deadline date falls on a Federal holiday, the next business day following the Federal holiday), the IHE mails or faxes a written statement to the Department, explaining which of the two grounds for an exception prevents the IHE from using the Internet to submit its application. If an IHE mails a written statement to the Department, it must be postmarked no later than two weeks before the application deadline date. If an IHE faxes its written statement to the Department, we must receive the faxed statement no later than two weeks before the application deadline date.

Address and mail or fax this statement to: Pamela J. Maimer, Ph.D., U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave, SW., room 3E207, Washington, DC 20202. Telephone: (202) 502-7675 or by email: [email protected].

The IHE’s paper application must be submitted in accordance with the mail or hand delivery instructions described in this notice.

b. Submission of Paper Applications by Mail.

If an IHE qualifies for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, the IHE may mail (through the U.S. Postal Service or a commercial carrier) its application to the Department. The IHE must mail the original and two copies of the application, on or before the application deadline date, to the Department at the following address:

U.S. Department of Education

Application Control Center

Attention: (CFDA Number 84.022A)

LBJ Basement Level 1

400 Maryland Avenue, SW.

Washington, DC 20202-4260

The IHE must show proof of mailing consisting of one of the following:

(1) A legibly dated U.S. Postal Service postmark.

(2) A legible mail receipt with the date of mailing stamped by the U.S. Postal Service.

(3) A dated shipping label, invoice, or receipt from a commercial carrier.

(4) Any other proof of mailing acceptable to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education.

If the IHE mails its application through the U.S. Postal Service, we do not accept either of the following as proof of mailing:

(1) A private metered postmark.

(2) A mail receipt that is not dated by the U.S. Postal Service.

Note: The U.S. Postal Service does not uniformly provide a dated postmark. Before relying on this method, the IHE should check with its local post office.

We will not consider applications postmarked after the application deadline date.

c. Submission of Paper Applications by Hand Delivery.

If an IHE qualifies for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, the IHE (or a courier service) may deliver its paper application to the Department by hand. The IHE must deliver the original and two copies of the application, by hand, on or before the application deadline date, to the Department at the following address:

U.S. Department of Education

Application Control Center

Attention: (CFDA Number 84.022A)

550 12th Street, SW.

Room 7039, Potomac Center Plaza

Washington, DC 20202-4260

The Application Control Center accepts hand deliveries daily between 8:00:00 a.m. and 4:30:00 p.m., Washington, DC time, except Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays.

Note for Mail or Hand Delivery of Paper Applications: If an IHE mails or hand delivers its application to the Department--

(1) The IHE must indicate on the envelope and--if not provided by the Department--in Item 11 of the SF 424 the CFDA number, including suffix letter, if any, of the competition under which the IHE is submitting its application; and

(2) The Application Control Center will mail a notification of receipt of the IHE’s grant application. If the IHE does not receive this grant notification within 15 business days from the application deadline date, the IHE should call the U.S. Department of Education Application Control Center at (202) 245-6288.

V. Application Review Information

1. General: For FY 2016, student applications are divided into seven categories based on the world area focus of their research projects, as described in the absolute priority listed in this notice. Language and area studies experts in discrete world area-based panels will review the student applications. Each panel reviews, scores, and ranks its applications separately from the applications assigned to the other world area panels. However, all fellowship applications will be ranked together from the highest to lowest score for funding purposes.

2. Selection Criteria: The selection criteria for this competition are from the regulations for this program in 34 CFR 662.21 and are listed in the application package.

3. Review and Selection Process: We remind potential applicants that in reviewing applications in any discretionary grant competition, the Secretary may consider, under 34 CFR 75.217(d)(3), the past performance of the applicant in carrying out a previous award, such as the applicant’s use of funds, achievement of project objectives, and compliance with grant conditions. The Secretary may also consider whether the applicant failed to submit a timely performance report or submitted a report of unacceptable quality.

In addition, in making a competitive grant award, the Secretary requires various assurances including those applicable to Federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination in programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance from the Department of Education (34 CFR 100.4, 104.5, 106.4, 108.8, and 110.23).

Under 34 CFR 662.22(b), no applicant may receive grants from the Fulbright US Student Program (FUSP) and the Fulbright-Hays DDRA Fellowship Program concurrently. Once a candidate has accepted an award from FUSP and FUSP has expended funds on the student, the student is then ineligible for a grant under the Fulbright-Hays DDRA Fellowship Program. A student applying for a grant under the Fulbright-Hays DDRA Fellowship Program must indicate on the application if the student has currently applied for a FUSP grant. If, at any point, the candidate accepts a FUSP award prior to being notified of the candidate’s status with the Fulbright-Hays DDRA Fellowship Program, the candidate should immediately notify the program contact person listed under For Further Information Contact in section VII of this notice. If, after consultation with FUSP, we determine that FUSP has expended funds on the student (e.g., the candidate has attended the pre-departure orientation or was issued grant funds), the candidate will be deemed ineligible for an award under the Fulbright-Hays DDRA Fellowship Program at that time.

4. Risk Assessment and Special Conditions: Consistent with 2 CFR 200.205, before awarding grants under this program the Department conducts a review of the risks posed by applicants. Under 2 CFR 3474.10, the Secretary may impose special conditions and, in appropriate circumstances, high-risk conditions on a grant if the applicant or grantee is not financially stable; has a history of unsatisfactory performance; has a financial or other management system that does not meet the standards in 2 CFR part 200, subpart D; has not fulfilled the conditions of a prior grant; or is otherwise not responsible.

VI. Award Administration Information

1. Award Notices: If a student application is successful, we notify the IHE’s U.S. Representative and U.S. Senators and send the IHE a Grant Award Notification (GAN); or we may send the IHE an email containing a link to access an electronic version of the GAN. We may notify the IHE informally, also.

If a student application is not evaluated or not selected for funding, we notify the IHE.

2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements: We identify administrative and national policy requirements in the application package and reference these and other requirements in the Applicable Regulations section of this notice.

We reference the regulations outlining the terms and conditions of an award in the Applicable Regulations section of this notice and include these and other specific conditions in the GAN. The GAN also incorporates the approved application as part of the binding commitments under the grant.

3. Reporting: (a) If you apply for a grant under this competition, you must ensure that you have in place the necessary processes and systems to comply with the reporting requirements in 2 CFR part 170 should you receive funding under the competition. This does not apply if you have an exception under 2 CFR 170.110(b).

(b) At the end of your project period, you must submit a final performance report, including financial information, as directed by the Secretary. If you receive a multiyear award, you must submit an annual performance report that provides the most current performance and financial expenditure information as directed by the Secretary under 34 CFR 75.118. Grantees are required to use the electronic data instrument International Resource Information System (IRIS) to complete the final report. The Secretary may also require more frequent performance reports under 34 CFR 75.720(c). For specific requirements on reporting, please go to www.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/appforms/appforms.html.

4. Performance Measures: Under the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993, the objective for the Fulbright-Hays DDRA Fellowship Program is to provide grants to colleges and universities to fund individual doctoral students to conduct research in other countries in modern foreign languages and area studies for periods of 6 to 12 months.

The Department will use the following measures to evaluate its success in meeting this objective:

DDRA GPRA Measure 1: The percentage of DDRA fellows who increased their foreign language scores in speaking, reading, and/or writing by at least one proficiency level.

DDRA GPRA Measure 2: The percentage of DDRA fellows who complete their degree in their program of study within four years of receipt of the fellowship.

DDRA GPRA Measure 3: The percentage of DDRA fellows who found employment that utilized their language and area studies skills within eight years of receiving their award.

DDRA GPRA Measure 4: Efficiency Measure – The cost per DDRA fellow who found employment that utilized their language and area studies skills within eight years.

The information provided by grantees in their performance report submitted via IRIS will be the source of data for this measure. Reporting screens for institutions and fellows may be viewed at:

http://iris.ed.gov/iris/pdfs/DDRA_director.pdf.

http://iris.ed.gov/iris/pdfs/DDRA_fellow.pdf.

VII. Agency Contact

For Further Information Contact: Pamela J. Maimer, Ph.D., International and Foreign Language Education, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave, SW., room 3E207, Washington, DC 20202. Telephone: (202) 453-6891 or by email: [email protected].

If you use a TDD or a TTY, call the FRS, toll free, at 1-800-877-8339.

If you request an application from ED Pubs, be sure to identify this program as follows: CFDA number 84.022A.

VIII. Other Information

Accessible Format: Individuals with disabilities can obtain this document and a copy of the application package in an accessible format (e.g., braille, large print, audiotape, or compact disc) on request to the program contact person listed under For Further Information Contact in section VII of this notice.

Electronic Access to This Document: The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available via the Federal Digital System at: www.gpo.gov/fdsys. At this site you can view this document, as well as all other documents of this Department published in the Federal Register, in text or PDF. To use PDF you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available free at the site.

You may also access documents of the Department published in the Federal Register by using the article search feature at: www.federalregister.gov. Specifically,

through the advanced search feature at this site, you can limit your search to documents published by the Department.

Dated:

Lynn B. Mahaffie,

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy,

Planning, and Innovation, Delegated the Duties of Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education.

Authorizing Legislation

Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961

UNITED STATES CODE

TITLE 22: CHAPTER 33

MUTUAL EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Sec. 2451. - Congressional statement of purpose

The purpose of this chapter is to enable the Government of the United States to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries by means of educational and cultural exchange; to strengthen the ties which unite us with other nations by demonstrating the educational and cultural interests, developments, and achievements of the people of the United States and other nations, and the contributions being made toward a peaceful and more fruitful life for people throughout the world; to promote international cooperation for educational and cultural advancement; and thus to assist in the development of friendly, sympathetic, and peaceful relations between the United States and the other countries of the world.

Sec. 2452. - Authorization of activities

(a) Grants or contracts for educational or cultural exchanges; participation in international fairs and expositions abroad

The Director of the United States Information Agency is authorized, when he considers that it would strengthen international cooperative relations, to provide, by grant, contract, or otherwise, for -

(1) educational exchanges,

(i) by financing studies, research, instruction, and other educational activities -

(A) of or for American citizens and nationals in foreign countries, and

(B) of or for citizens and nationals of foreign countries in American schools and institutions of learning located in or outside the United States;

and

(ii) by financing visits and interchanges between the United States and other countries of students, trainees, teachers, instructors, and professors;

(2) cultural exchanges, by financing -

(i) visits and interchanges between the United States and other countries of leaders, experts in fields of specialized knowledge or skill, and other influential or distinguished persons;

(ii) tours in countries abroad by creative and performing artists and athletes from the United States, individually and in groups, representing any field of the arts, sports, or any other form of cultural attainment;

(iii) United States representation in international artistic, dramatic, musical, sports, and other cultural festivals, competitions, meetings, and like exhibitions and assemblies;

(iv) participation by groups and individuals from other countries in nonprofit activities in the United States similar to those described in subparagraphs (ii) and (iii) of this paragraph, when the Director of the United States Information Agency determines that such participation is in the national interest.

(3) United States participation in international fairs and expositions abroad, including trade and industrial fairs and other public or private demonstrations of United States economic accomplishments and cultural attainments.

(b) Other exchanges

In furtherance of the purposes of this chapter, the President is further authorized to provide for -

(1) interchanges between the United States and other countries of handicrafts, scientific, technical, and scholarly books, books of literature, periodicals, and Government publications, and the reproduction and translation of such writings, and the preparation, distribution, and interchange of other educational and research materials, including laboratory and technical equipment for education and research;

(2) establishing and operating in the United States and abroad centers for cultural and technical interchanges to promote better relations and understanding between the United States and other nations through cooperative study, training, and research;

(3) assistance in the establishment, expansion, maintenance, and operation of schools and institutions of learning abroad, founded, operated, or sponsored by citizens or nonprofit institutions of the United States, including such schools and institutions serving as demonstration centers for methods and practices employed in the United States;

(4) fostering and supporting American studies in foreign countries through professorships, lectureships, institutes, seminars, and courses in such subjects as American history, government, economics, language and literature, and other subjects related to American civilization and culture, including financing the attendance at such studies by persons from other countries;

(5) promoting and supporting medical, scientific, cultural, and educational research and development;

(6) promoting modern foreign language training and area studies in United States schools, colleges, and universities by supporting visits and study in foreign countries by teachers and prospective teachers in such schools, colleges, and universities for the purpose of improving their skill in languages and their knowledge of the culture of the people of those countries, and by financing visits by teachers from those countries to the United States for the purpose of participating in foreign language training and area studies in United States schools, colleges, and universities;

(7) United States representation at international nongovernmental educational, scientific, and technical meetings;

(8) participation by groups and individuals from other countries in educational, scientific, and technical meetings held under American auspices in or outside the United States;

(9) encouraging independent research into the problems of educational and cultural exchange;

(10) promoting studies, research, instruction, and other educational activities of citizens and nationals of foreign countries in American schools, colleges, and universities located in the United States by making available to citizens and nationals of less developed friendly foreign countries for exchange for currencies of their respective countries (other than excess foreign currencies), at United States embassies, United States dollars in such amounts as may be necessary to enable such foreign citizens or nationals who are coming temporarily to the United States as students, trainees, teachers, instructors, or professors to meet expenses of the kind described in section 2454(e)(1) of this title;

(11) interchanges and visits between the United States and other countries of scientists, scholars, leaders, and other experts in the fields of environmental science and environmental management; and

(12) promoting respect for and guarantees of religious freedom abroad by interchanges and visits between the United States and other nations of religious leaders, scholars, and religious and legal experts in the field of religious freedom.

Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Regulations

Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 34, Volume 3]

[Revised as of July 1, 2008]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 34CFR662]

[Page 391-395]

TITLE 34--EDUCATION

CHAPTER VI--OFFICE OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

PART 662—FULBRIGHT-HAYS DOCTORAL DISSERTATION RESEARCH ABROAD FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Section Contents

Subpart A—General

§ 662.1   What is the Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Fellowship Program?
§ 662.2   Who is eligible to receive an institutional grant under this program?
§ 662.3   Who is eligible to receive a fellowship under this program?
§ 662.4   What is the amount of a fellowship?
§ 662.5   What is the duration of a fellowship?
§ 662.6   What regulations apply to this program?
§ 662.7   What definitions apply to this program?

Subpart B—Applications

§ 662.10 How does an individual apply for a fellowship?
§ 662.11 What is the role of the institution in the application process?

Subpart C—Selection of Fellows

§ 662.20   How is a Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Fellow selected?
§ 662.21   What criteria does the Secretary use to evaluate an application for a fellowship?
§ 662.22   How does the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board select fellows?

Subpart D—Post-award Requirements for Institutions

§ 662.30 What are an institution's responsibilities after the award of a grant?

Subpart E—Post-award Requirements for Fellows

§ 662.41 What are a fellow's responsibilities after the award of a fellowship?
§ 662.42 How may a fellowship be revoked?

Authority: Section 102(b)(6) of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (Fulbright-Hays Act), 22 U.S.C. 2452(b)(6), unless otherwise noted.

Source: 63 FR 46361, Aug. 31, 1998, unless otherwise noted.

Subpart A—General

§ 662.1 What is the Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Fellowship Program?

(a) The Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Fellowship Program is designed to contribute to the development and improvement of the study of modern foreign languages and area studies in the United States by providing opportunities for scholars to conduct research abroad.

(b) Under the program, the Secretary awards fellowships, through institutions of higher education, to doctoral candidates who propose to conduct dissertation research abroad in modern foreign languages and area studies.

(Authority: 22 U.S.C. 2452(b)(6))

§ 662.2 Who is eligible to receive an institutional grant under this program?

An institution of higher education is eligible to receive an institutional grant.

(Authority: 22 U.S.C. 2452(b)(6), 2454(e)(1))

§ 662.3 Who is eligible to receive a fellowship under this program?

An individual is eligible to receive a fellowship if the individual—

(a)(1) Is a citizen or national of the United States; or

(2) Is a permanent resident of the United States;

(b)(1) Is a graduate student in good standing at an institution of higher education; and

(2) When the fellowship period begins, is admitted to candidacy in a doctoral degree program in modern foreign languages and area studies at that institution;

(d) Possesses sufficient foreign language skills to carry out the dissertation research project.

(Authority: 22 U.S.C. 2452(b)(6), 2454(e)(1))

§ 662.4 What is the amount of a fellowship?

(a) The Secretary pays—

(1) Travel expenses to and from the residence of the fellow and the country or countries of research;

(2) A maintenance stipend for the fellow and his or her dependents related to cost of living in the host country or countries;

(3) An allowance for research-related expenses overseas, such as books, copying, tuition and affiliation fees, local travel, and other incidental expenses; and

(4) Health and accident insurance premiums.

(b) In addition, the Secretary may pay—

(1) Emergency medical expenses not covered by health and accident insurance; and

(2) The costs of preparing and transporting the remains of a fellow or dependent who dies during the term of the fellowship to his or her former home.

(c) The Secretary announces the amount of benefits expected to be available in an application notice published in the Federal Register.

(Authority: 22 U.S.C. 2452(b)(6), 2454(e) (1) and (2))

§ 662.5 What is the duration of a fellowship?

(a) A fellowship is for a period of not fewer than six nor more than twelve months.

(b) A fellowship may not be renewed.

(Authority: 22 U.S.C. 2452(b)(6))

§ 662.6 What regulations apply to this program?

The following regulations apply to this program:

(a) The regulations in this part 662; and

(b) The Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) (34 CFR parts 74, 75, 77, 81, 82, 85, and 86).

(Authority: 22 U.S.C. 2452(b)(6))

§ 662.7 What definitions apply to this program?

(a) Definitions of the following terms as used in this part are contained in 34 CFR part 77:

Applicant

Application

Award

EDGAR

Fiscal year

Grant

Secretary

(b) The definition of institution of higher education as used in this part is contained in 34 CFR 600.4.

Area studies means a program of comprehensive study of the aspects of a society or societies, including the study of their geography, history, culture, economy, politics, international relations, and languages.

Binational commission means an educational and cultural commission established, through an agreement between the United States and either a foreign government or an international organization, to carry out functions in connection with the program covered by this part.

Dependent means any of the following individuals who accompany the recipient of a fellowship under this program to his or her training site for the entire fellowship period if the individual receives more than 50 percent of his or her support from the recipient during the fellowship period:

(1) The recipient's spouse.

(2) The recipient's or spouse's children who are unmarried and under age 21.

J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board means the presidentially-appointed board that is responsible for supervision of the program covered by this part.

(Authority: 22 U.S.C. 2452(b)(6), 2456)

Subpart B—Applications

§ 662.10 How does an individual apply for a fellowship?

(a) An individual applies for a fellowship by submitting an application to the Secretary through the institution of higher education in which the individual is enrolled.

(b) The applicant shall provide sufficient information concerning his or her personal and academic background and proposed research project to enable the Secretary to determine whether the applicant—

(1) Is eligible to receive a fellowship under §662.3; and

(2) Should be selected to receive a fellowship under subparts C and D of this part.

(Authority: 22 U.S.C. 2452(b)(6))

§ 662.11 What is the role of the institution in the application process?

An institution of higher education that participates in this program is responsible for—

(a) Making fellowship application materials available to its students;

(b) Accepting and screening applications in accordance with its own technical and academic criteria; and

(Authority: 22 U.S.C. 2452(b)(6), 2454(e)(1))

Subpart C—Selection of Fellows

§ 662.20 How is a Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Fellow selected?

(a) The Secretary considers applications for fellowships under this program that have been screened and submitted by eligible institutions. The Secretary evaluates these applications on the basis of the criteria in §662.21.

(b) The Secretary does not consider applications to carry out research in a country in which the United States has no diplomatic representation.

(c) In evaluating applications, the Secretary obtains the advice of panels of United States academic specialists in modern foreign languages and area studies.

(d) The Secretary gives preference to applicants who have served in the armed services of the United States if their applications are equivalent to those of other applicants on the basis of the criteria in §662.21.

(e) The Secretary considers information on budget, political sensitivity, and feasibility from binational commissions or United States diplomatic missions, or both, in the proposed country or countries of research.

(f) The Secretary presents recommendations for recipients of fellowships to the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, which reviews the recommendations and approves recipients.

(Authority: 22 U.S.C. 2452(b)(6), 2456)

§ 662.21 What criteria does the Secretary use to evaluate an application for a fellowship?

(a) General. The Secretary evaluates an application for a fellowship on the basis of the criteria in this section. The Secretary informs applicants of the maximum possible score for each criterion in the application package or in a notice published in the Federal Register.

(b) Quality of proposed project. The Secretary reviews each application to determine the quality of the research project proposed by the applicant. The Secretary considers—

(1) The statement of the major hypotheses to be tested or questions to be examined, and the description and justification of the research methods to be used;

(2) The relationship of the research to the literature on the topic and to major theoretical issues in the field, and the project's originality and importance in terms of the concerns of the discipline;

(3) The preliminary research already completed in the United States and overseas or plans for such research prior to going overseas, and the kinds, quality and availability of data for the research in the host country or countries;

(4) The justification for overseas field research and preparations to establish appropriate and sufficient research contacts and affiliations abroad;

(5) The applicant's plans to share the results of the research in progress and a copy of the dissertation with scholars and officials of the host country or countries; and

(6) The guidance and supervision of the dissertation advisor or committee at all stages of the project, including guidance in developing the project, understanding research conditions abroad, and acquainting the applicant with research in the field.

(c) Qualifications of the applicant. The Secretary reviews each application to determine the qualifications of the applicant. The Secretary considers—

(1) The overall strength of the applicant's graduate academic record;

(2) The extent to which the applicant's academic record demonstrates strength in area studies relevant to the proposed project;

(3) The applicant's proficiency in one or more of the languages (other than English and the applicant's native language) of the country or countries of research, and the specific measures to be taken to overcome any anticipated language barriers; and

(4) The applicant's ability to conduct research in a foreign cultural context, as evidenced by the applicant's references or previous overseas experience, or both.

(d) Priorities. (1) The Secretary determines the extent to which the application responds to any priority that the Secretary establishes for the selection of fellows in any fiscal year. The Secretary announces any priorities in an application notice published in the Federal Register.

(2) Priorities may relate to certain world areas, countries, academic disciplines, languages, topics, or combinations of any of these categories. For example, the Secretary may establish a priority for—

(i) A specific geographic area or country, such as the Caribbean or Poland;

(ii) An academic discipline, such as economics or political science;

(iii) A language, such as Tajik or Indonesian; or

(iv) A topic, such as public health issues or the environment.

(Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 1840–0005)

(Authority: 22 U.S.C. 2452(b)(6), 2456(a)(2))

[63 FR 46361, Aug. 31, 1998, as amended at 70 FR 13376, Mar. 21, 2005]

§ 662.22 How does the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board select fellows?

(a) The J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board selects fellows on the basis of the Secretary's recommendations and the information described in §662.20(e) from binational commissions or United States diplomatic missions.

(b) No applicant for a fellowship may be awarded more than one graduate fellowship under the Fulbright-Hays Act from appropriations for a given fiscal year.

(Authority: 22 U.S.C. 2452(b)(6), 2456(a)(1))

Subpart D—Post-award Requirements for Institutions

§ 662.30 What are an institution's responsibilities after the award of a grant?

(a) An institution to which the Secretary awards a grant under this part is responsible for administering the grant in accordance with the regulations described in §662.6.

(b) The institution is responsible for processing individual applications for fellowships in accordance with procedures described in §662.11.

(d) The Secretary awards the institution an administrative allowance of $100 for each fellowship listed in the grant award document.

(Authority: 22 U.S.C. 2452(b)(6), 2454(e)(1))

Subpart E—Post-award Requirements for Fellows

§ 662.41 What are a fellow's responsibilities after the award of a fellowship?

As a condition of retaining a fellowship, a fellow shall—

(a) Maintain satisfactory progress in the conduct of his or her research;

(b) Devote full time to research on the approved topic;

(d) Remain a student in good standing with the grantee institution during the period of the fellowship.

(Authority: 22 U.S.C. 2452(b)(6))

§ 662.42 How may a fellowship be revoked?

(a) The fellowship may be revoked only by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board upon the recommendation of the Secretary.

(b) The Secretary may recommend a revocation of a fellowship on the basis of—

(1) The fellow's failure to meet any of the conditions in §662.41; or

(2) Any violation of the standards of conduct adopted by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.

(Authority: 22 U.S.C. 2452(b)(6), 2456, and Policy Statements of the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, 1990)

Government Performance and Results Act

What is GPRA?

The Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (GPRA) requires all federal agencies to manage their activities with attention to the consequences of those activities. Each agency is to clearly state what it intends to accomplish, identify the resources required, and periodically report their progress to Congress. In so doing, it is expected that the GPRA will contribute to improvements in accountability for the expenditures of public funds, improve Congressional decision-making through more objective information on the effectiveness of federal programs, and promote a new government focus on results, service delivery, and customer satisfaction.

How has the Department of Education Responded to the GPRA Requirements?

As required by GPRA, the Department of Education has prepared a strategic plan for 2014-2018. This plan reflects the Department’s priorities and integrates them with its mission and program authorities and describes how the Department will work to improve education for all children and adults in the U.S. The 2014-2018 plan includes the following six goals:

Goal 1: Increase college access, affordability, quality, and completion by improving postsecondary education and lifelong learning opportunities for youth and adults

Goal 2: Improve the elementary and secondary system’s ability to consistently deliver excellent instruction aligned with rigorous academic standards while providing effective support services to close achievement and opportunity gaps, and ensure all students graduate high school college- and career-ready

Goal 3: Improve the health, social-emotional, and cognitive outcomes for all children from birth through third grade, so that all children, particularly those with high needs, are on track for graduating from high school college- and career-ready

Goal 4: Increase educational opportunities for and reduce discrimination against underserved students so that all students are well-positioned to succeed

Goal 5: Enhance the education system’s ability to continuously improve through better and more widespread use of data, research, and evaluation, evidence, transparency, innovation, and technology

Goal 6: Improve the organizational capacities of the Department to implement its strategic plan

What are the Performance Indicators for the International Education Programs?

The objective of the DDRA program is to contribute to the development and improvement of the study of modern foreign languages and area studies in the United States by providing opportunities for scholars to conduct research abroad for periods of 6 to 12 months.

The Department has developed (and OMB has approved) the following GPRA measures to evaluate the overall success of this IFLE grant program:

DDRA GPRA Measure 1: Percentage of DDRA fellows who increased their foreign language scores in speaking, reading, and/or writing by at least one proficiency level.

DDRA GPRA Measure 2: Percentage of DDRA fellows who complete their degree in their program of study within four years of receipt of the fellowship.

DDRA GPRA Measure 3: Percentage of DDRA fellows who found employment that utilized their language and area studies skills within eight years of receiving their award.

DDRA GPRA Measure 4: The cost per DDRA fellow who found employment that utilized their language and area studies skills within eight years. *

*(The US/ED IFLE office will be able to calculate Measure 4 (efficiency measure) based on future answers to DDRA GPRA Measure 3.)

Successful applicants (later grantees) will be required to collect data on DDRA GPRA Measures 1 through 3 and report those data to US/ED in their interim and final performance reports.

Guidance for Developing an Evaluation Plan

Overview of GPRA Measures, Program Evaluation, and Project Evaluation

The U.S. Congress passed the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) of 1993 and the GPRA Modernization Act of 2010 to assess and improve federally funded programs. GPRA requires that federal agencies document the achievements of grant-funded programs. Specifically, GPRA requires federal agencies, such as the U.S. Department of Education, to develop and report quantifiable annual and long-term measures to Congress. GPRA stipulates that these measures be limited in number, be specific, and have baselines and targets that are ambitious, yet achievable. Performance reporting occurs at the program level, meaning that the U.S. Department of Education (ED) aggregates data from all International and Foreign Language Education (IFLE) grantees and reports on measures of the IFLE program overall. ED’s challenge is to articulate program-level measures that are relevant to several grant programs and that capture the achievements of many disparate grantees. ED’s Budget Service and the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review and approve IFLE’s GPRA measures to make sure that the measures reflect the programs’ overall goals. Therefore, once approved, GPRA measures remain relatively constant over time.

IFLE must collect data from grantees to respond to the GPRA measures for each program. ED IFLE aggregates the GPRA information reported by all grantees to report the impact of each grant program (e.g., the Center for International Business and Education - CIBE grant program as a whole) to Congress and other interested stakeholders. This information contributes to ED/IFLE’s overall evaluation of each grant program.

By contrast, individual project measures yield specific information that enables grantees to make mid-course corrections in implementing their proposed projects, if necessary. Project-specific evaluation measures are tailored by project leadership to that project’s goals. Project leadership may establish specific measures to garner internal institutional support, attract and train staff, attract and retain students, and sustain the project’s effort beyond the grant period.

Project-specific measures will vary greatly between institutions that have received IFLE grants before and novice applicant institutions. For example, an institution that is a current recipient of a CIBE grant or that has received CIBE grants in the past might offer many Study Abroad programs. Based on feedback from its prior project evaluations, that institution might propose a new Study Abroad program in a world region not previously served, or expand the duration of an existing program. In this case, a project-specific measure might be the number of students enrolled in the new program. However, a first-time CIBE applicant might propose to offer a few short-term Study Abroad summer programs in its first year as part of a multi-year plan that includes expanding the world regions served over time. In this case, a project-specific measure might be the number of faculty qualified to lead a summer program to specific world regions.

The Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (GPRA) and the GPRA Modernization Act of 2010 (GPRAMA)

GPRA and GPRAMA are intended to improve accountability for the expenditure of public funds, enhance congressional decision-making by providing Congress with objective information on the effectiveness of federal programs, and promoting federal programs’ results, delivery of services, and customers’ satisfaction. Accordingly, GPRA and the GPRAMA mandate that federal agencies, including ED, submit three major products to Congress: multi-year strategic plans, annual plans, and annual reports. To comply with GPRA and GPRAMA, ED must state clearly in these products what it intends to accomplish, identify the resources required, and report on its progress annually to Congress.

How has the Department of Education Responded to the GPRA Requirements?

As required by GPRA, ED has developed a strategic plan that reflects its organizational priorities and also integrates IFLE’s mission and program authorities. ED’s stated goal for IFLE is “to meet the nation’s security and economic needs through the development and maintenance of a national capacity in foreign languages, and area and international studies.”

The Title VI international education programs’ overarching goals are to maintain a U.S. higher education system with the capacity to produce experts in less commonly taught languages and area studies who are capable of contributing to the needs of U.S. government, academic, and business institutions. The Fulbright-Hays programs provide opportunities for U.S. educators and postsecondary students to advance their studies of foreign languages, to create and improve curriculum, or to conduct learning and research activities in host country settings. Each IFLE grant program addresses a specific objective related to the overarching goal. The next section of this document provides program-specific guidance to applicants on selecting appropriate performance and evaluation measures.

IFLE Grant Project Evaluation

A strong project proposal by an applicant for an IFLE grant includes a well-designed evaluation plan that is based on clearly stated goals and objectives. The evaluation plan must address all IFLE GPRA measures, as well as include project-specific measures that are tied to the project’s goals and objectives. The evaluation plan also must identify how each of the specific objectives will be achieved, and establish the quantitative and qualitative measures that will be used to demonstrate the successful implementation of the proposed project. The Performance-Measure Form (PMF) serves as a guide for applicants to plan and articulate key aspects of a well-designed evaluation plan.

IFLE offers applicant institutions the following suggestions to consider in developing the Impact and Evaluation section of the grant application.

Developing an Evaluation Plan

Working with an Independent Project Evaluator

Please note that an independent project evaluator may not be required for every IFLE grant program. Applicants and grantees should consult with their IFLE program officer and refer to program-specific materials for guidance.

The independent project evaluator should be involved in the project throughout the entire grant cycle from the proposal development phase through the project’s funding and implementation to ensure that a well-designed evaluation plan is developed and implemented. The independent project evaluator works with key project personnel to draft measurable objectives, identify appropriate progress indicators and benchmarks, and to formalize the data collection, calculation, and analytical methodologies. The primary role of the independent project evaluator is to provide technical support and expertise to the project in order to best demonstrate its progress toward achieving stated goals and objectives. The independent project evaluator may also provide support and guidance for the development of a dissemination plan to publicize the project results to internal and external entities.

A grant applicant may wish to collaborate with other projects on a given campus to pool resources and share the cost of a professional evaluator. The guidance provided in this document is intended to help maximize evaluation resources by streamlining an evaluation process and by supporting collaboration between key project personnel and an independent evaluator. Very small projects may have very limited funds available to compensate an evaluator. In such cases, limited resources are best expended on working with an evaluator at the project’s start, as opposed to its later stages.

To ensure both the quality and the credibility of the evaluation, it should be conducted by a qualified evaluator with appropriate expertise and training. The evaluator should be independent, whether the evaluator is internal or external to the grant project. The applicant should provide a plan to ensure that the evaluator maintains sufficient independence from the project team, thus avoiding any potential or perceived conflict of interest.

Developing Clear Goals and Objectives

A well-designed evaluation plan includes clearly articulated goals, measurable objectives, and a way to collect concrete data to substantiate the project’s progress toward achieving its goals. The evaluation plan should be limited to a few clear and specific objectives that are linked directly to the proposed goals of the project and that can be measured. The applicant/grantee should consider the following when developing measurable objectives and planning for data collection:

What will indicate or demonstrate that the project is meeting its goals? Describe the expected measurable outcomes.
What types and sources of data will best demonstrate that the project is achieving, or will achieve, its objectives? Identify the data and its sources that can serve as indicators or benchmarks that the project is meeting, or will meet, the intended outcomes.
How will the data be collected? Describe access and frequency.
How will the data be analyzed and reported? Describe the methodology and key personnel responsible.
Will the results demonstrate the project’s proposed outcome and impact (e.g., an increase in qualified language instructors, higher graduation rate in international studies, better employment rate of program graduates, etc.)? Describe how the results may demonstrate short-term and long-term outcomes and impact.

Examples of possible project-specific quantitative objectives include:

Increase the number of students completing advanced courses in priority languages;
Increase the number of students in business, health, or science majors graduating with foreign language skills;
Increase the number of study abroad opportunities for students on campus; or,
Increase the number of certificates and degrees conferred in targeted programs of study.

Examples of possible project-specific qualitative objectives include:

Improve employment opportunities for students who possess advanced language skills and international experience;
Strengthen collaboration between foreign language departments, international education, and other disciplines; or,
Improve quality of assessment tools for priority and/or less-commonly-taught languages.

Examples of specific activities that may support project objectives include:

Recruit and hire qualified priority language faculty; or,
Create or increase professional development and training sessions for faculty.

Progress indicators that relate to the quantitative and qualitative examples cited in the above sections include, but are not limited to, the following:

Increase in the number of new faculty positions in priority and/or less-commonly-taught languages, area studies courses, or interdisciplinary courses that are institutionalized after grant support has ended;
Increase in the number and type of courses developed, piloted, and subsequently submitted to the institution’s review board for inclusion in the college catalog for the upcoming academic year.

Developing Evaluation Questions

An applicant should formulate evaluation questions that interest all stakeholders and audiences related to the proposed project, and align the questions with appropriate information gathering techniques.

Who/what will change?
When will the change(s) take place?
How much change is expected?
How will change be measured, recorded, or documented?

Planning Data Collection and Analysis

In order to show change, baseline data must be included in the final evaluation plan, submitted to the program office, once the grant is awarded. Applicants should determine if baseline data already exist and where to find them. Data collection instruments that are not readily available need to be developed. Data collection instruments may include surveys, standardized tests, exams, focus groups, and topic guides. Institutions may have additional instruments that are specific to the proposed project. The final evaluation plan must specify the types and sources of data that will be collected and describe how the data will be collected, including access and frequency. The plan must also describe how the data will be compiled, analyzed, and reported, as well as the methodology that will be used and key personnel responsible for these tasks. The institutions should work with evaluation specialists to develop a detailed analysis plan to analyze the data and interpret results. In addition, the evaluation plan should include a timeline to delineate tasks and specify when and how progress benchmarks or indicators will be met. The timeline will help projects to stay on track toward achieving their goals.

Guidelines for Applicant Institutions

There are two parts to this application. The first part contains information and forms for the institution of higher education. The second part contains instructions and forms for the student applicants.

Although the DDRA program funds student research, the legal applicant is the institution, and if a grant is awarded, the institution is the legal grantee. Students are not able to apply for this funding independently. In order to apply for this program, it is necessary for the student and the institution to coordinate their activities and keep each other informed.

Applications must be submitted electronically via the U.S. Department of Education’s (US/ED) G5 e-Application system. This system may be accessed at www.g5.gov. Both the student and the institution must complete their portions of the application correctly and submit via G5 e-Application. Students and Project Directors should read through the following guidelines and the information in this application package carefully, especially the Federal Register notice, and follow the instructions in order to submit a timely and complete application to US/ED.

The institution must appoint a Project Director. The Project Director is the individual at the institution who will actually submit the application to US/ED, and who will administer the grant and disburse funds, should any students at the university receive funding. This individual is usually someone in the office of the Dean of Graduate Studies or Student Affairs. It is not recommended that a student’s advisor serve as the Project Director. There can be only one Project Director at an institution, and that person administers the grant and serves as the point of contact for all of that institution’s fellows, regardless of research topic or discipline.

Responsibilities of the Institution's Project Director

The Project Director at the applying institution of higher education is responsible for:

Registering as the Project Director for his/her university in the G5 e-Application system. In order to obtain a password and login information, he/she must first send his/her contact information to [email protected] by the date specified in the Federal Register notice. If he/she fails to do this, he/she may not be able to access G5 e-Application and will not be able to transmit his/her institution’s application package.
Completing OPE- Fulbright-Hays DDRA Form Item #022:

Screen individual student applications in accordance with the institution's own technical and academic criteria and the program's eligibility requirements;
Indicate, for each student, whether Human Subjects Research Clearance (IRB) will be required by checking “Yes” or “No”. Be sure to include the required narrative for each project involving human subjects as indicated in question #3 on the ED Supplemental Information for SF 424 form.

Transmitting in a single submission all recommended individual Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad student applications. One each of the following forms should be included for each student applicant: Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424), the ED Supplemental Information for SF 424, the Assurances -- Non-Construction Programs (ED Form 424B) and the Certification Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements to the U.S./ED in accordance with the guidelines published in the Federal Register for new awards and contained in the transmittal instructions.
Announcing the preliminary results of the competition to individual applicants (i.e., candidate status, alternate status, non-selection). An executed copy of the Grant Award Notification between the US/ED and the institution of higher education listing fellowship holders and award benefits will constitute the official announcement of the award. We estimate the announcements will be made in September 2016.
Administering the grant and disbursing funds.

Instructions for Assembly, Duplication and Transmission

A complete institutional application to the DDRA Program is the sum of all completed student applications, plus the--

Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424), the ED Supplement to the 424,
Assurances -- Non-Construction Programs (SF 424B);
Certification Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters;
Drug-Free Workplace Requirements; and
Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (if applicable).

Institutional Project Directors must submit the application to the US/ED via G5 e-Application , in accordance with the guidelines published in the Federal Register. Failure to meet the deadline published in the Federal Register will mean rejection of the application without consideration. There is no appeal of this requirement.

Supplemental Instructions for the Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424)

The Federal forms that accompany this electronic submission MUST be filled out on paper and faxed to US/ED. Within three business days of the closing date, please print and complete the forms listed below, sign them, and fax them to US/ED’s Application Control Center at (202) 245-6272.

The instructions for the items given below are to be used in conjunction with the general instructions contained in this application packet.

Item 1. Select Application.

Item 2. Select New.

Items 3 – 5a. Enter N/A.

Item 5b. Enter 84.022A

Item 6 Enter date received by state (if appropriate). Otherwise list date of submission.

Item 7 Enter N/A

Item 8. A. Enter the legal name of the institution of higher education.

B. Enter the tax identification number as assigned by the Internal Revenue Service.

C. Provide the institution’s Data Universal Numbering System (D-U-N-S) number. You can obtain your D-U-N-S number at no charge by calling 1-866-705-5711 or by completing a D-U-N-S Number Request Form. The form can be obtained via the Internet at the following URL: http://www.dnb.com

D. Enter the address of the institution of higher education.

Enter the organizational unit that will undertake the funding activity
Enter the name of the Project Director. The Project Director should be the institution of higher education's representative who will be responsible for the daily administration of the program while the researcher is overseas. Enter the title, organizational affiliation, telephone and fax numbers and e-mail address of the Project Director.

Item 9. Select H – Public/State Controlled IHE or O – Private IHE.

Item 10. Enter US Department of Education.

Item 11. Enter 84.022A, Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Program.

Item 12. Enter ED-GRANTS-XX, Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Program.

Item 13. Enter N/A.

Item 14. Enter N/A.

Item 15. Enter Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Program.

Item 16. A. Enter the congressional district for the applicant institution;

B. Enter N/A.

Item 17. A. Enter 10/1/2016.

B. Enter 03/31/2018.

Item 18. Enter the total amount requested (the sum of all the student applicants’ requests).

Item 19. Check C. Program is not covered by E.O. 12372.

Item 20. Self-explanatory.

Item 21. Self-explanatory – to be completed by institution’s Authorized Representative.

Item 22. This item will populate automatically when student applicants submit their applications in G5 e-Application. To view a student’s application, click on that student’s name.

Frequently Asked Questions for Project Directors

Q1. Who is the Project Director?

A1. The Project Director (PD) is the individual at the institution who will actually submit the application to the U.S. Department of Education (US/ED). This individual will administer the grant and disburse funds, should any students at the university receive the DDRA fellowship. This individual is usually someone in the office of the Dean of Graduate Studies or Student Affairs. It is not recommended that a student’s advisor serve as the Project Director. There can be only one Project Director at an institution to serve as the point of contact for all of that institution’s fellows, regardless of research topic or discipline.

Q2. How does a new Project Director register in the G5 e-Application system?

A2. The registration process for the Project Director involves three (3) steps. First, check the enclosed list of previously registered Project Directors to see if it includes one’s institution. If there is no listing, or the listed information needs to be changed, please request access to the DDRA Project Director screens from the US/ED program officer at [email protected]. Second, request access to the G5 e-Application system by submitting the Project Director’s name, institution, and email address to the program officer at [email protected] by the date specified in the published Notice Inviting Applications. Third, register in the G5 e-Application system at www.G5.gov once the US/ED program officer informs the Project Director that access has been granted. Current PDs do not need to register again. If you have forgotten your G5 log in information, please use the link on the website at www.G5.gov.

Q3. How many sections are there to the application, and who completes which section?

A3. There are two major sections to the G5 e-application. The first section contains information and forms for the IHE. The second section contains instructions and forms for the student applicants. Upon completion of the individual component of the application, the student submits all portions of the application (narrative, curriculum vitae, individual budget, notifications to his/her references, transcripts, etc.) to the Project Director. The Project Director is responsible for reviewing all individual student applications from his/her institution and submitting them in a single student section, along with the required institutional components, to the US/ED. Only the Project Director can submit an application to US/ED.

Q4. How does the Project Director review and approve the student applications for submission to US/ED?

A4. The Project Director is able to review only applications that have been submitted to him/her by individual student applicants enrolled at his/her institution. The Project Director should consult “Item 22” on Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424) to see which students have submitted applications. To review an individual application, the Project Director should click on the student’s name. This will link the Project Director to that individual’s application. After the review of all individual applications for accuracy and eligibility has been completed, the Project Director indicates his/her approval of each application by ensuring that the acceptance box next to each name is checked. Only Project Director-approved applications are included in the institutional submission to US/ED.

Q5. How are the student’s Graduate and Language Reference Forms submitted?

A5: The student applicant will submit, via the G5 e-Application system, the referees’ names and email addresses. The referees will then receive the emails, which are automatically generated from the G5 e-Application system, with directions for completing and returning the reference forms. The emails will contain links to the forms and Personal Identify Numbers (PINs) for the referees. The referees must click on the links and provide the PINs in order to be linked to the student’s reference forms. Once the forms are completed, the referees click the submit buttons. After the referees hit the submit buttons, the forms have been submitted to the Project Director. Both the student and the Project Director can monitor the submission of, but cannot review, the reference forms. Students and Project Directors can monitor the submission of the reference forms by reviewing the “form status”. The status will state “complete” once the referees have completed and submitted their references. All referee forms must be submitted before the Project Director submits the institutional application to US/ED. It would be helpful if the referee sent a copy of the reference and form to the project director as a precaution. We suggest that the Project Director set internal deadlines for the submission of references and remind students to inform their referees of this deadline.

Q6. How does the student applicant upload their transcripts?

A6. Student applicants submit all transcripts electronically, through the G5 e-application. Students scan all transcripts and upload in the application as a single document. Transcripts obtained electronically must have all security features disabled. If the security features are not disabled, US/ED will not have access to review the document and it will not be included in the review.

Q7. Should transcripts be the “official” transcript or are unofficial transcripts allowed?

A7. It is recommended that official transcripts are submitted whenever possible. Unofficial transcripts should contain the student’s name, University ID number, and institution on the document.

Q8. Should student applicants include their undergraduate transcripts?

A8. Yes, undergraduate transcripts should be included if they help to demonstrate the applicant’s language and area studies academic background.

Q9. Can the Project Director schedule his/her own institutional deadline to meet the closing date published in the Federal Register?

A9. Yes. The Project Director should set an institutional deadline for students and referees so there is time to review the individual application material, solve technical problems, and submit a complete institutional application before the official program deadline as specified in the Federal Register.

Q10. If a Project Director has access to the DDRA Program screens, does the Project Director also have access to the Faculty Research Abroad (FRA) Program and other IFLE program screens?

A10. No. Each International Foreign Language Education (IFLE) program is separate and distinct in the G5 e-Application. The Project Director must register for each program in accordance with the instructions outlined in the Federal Register. If a Project Director is considering submitting an application for other programs, IFLE strongly suggests that potential Project Directors registers in the e-Application system as soon as possible.

Q11. What signatures are required for the G5 e-Application?

A11. The Project Director is responsible for submitting all documents electronically, including the Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424), and all necessary assurances and certifications. Within three days after submitting the electronic application, the Project Director MUST obtain the institution’s Authorizing Representative’s signature on the SF 424 and fax it to the Application Control Center. The application’s identifier number (P022A1600XX) must be noted in the upper right hand corner of the faxed signature page of the SF 424. US/ED may request original signatures on other forms at a later date.

Q12. What happens after a Project Director submits the G5 e-Application?

A12. After the Project Director submits the application, the entire application (both the student and institutional sections) is sent electronically to US/ED. The Project Director will receive a confirmation email. This message will include the application’s identifier number (P022A1600XX). The Project Director knows that the submission is successfully transmitted once the Project Director receives the email confirmation.

Q13. When does the Project Director officially submit the e-Application?

A13. The Project Director must submit the e-Application BEFORE 4:30:00 pm Washington, DC time on the published closing date. The Project Director should first ensure that 1) all institutional and individual student applications including graduate and foreign language references are completed and included in the application; 3) each individual student application has been approved by the checked box next to the applicant’s name on “Item 22” in the Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424).

Q14. When is the Project Director notified about the status of the student applications?

A14. The review process for DDRA Program applications is lengthy and multi-faceted, so announcement times may vary. Institutional status will be announced not later than September 30, 2016. It is the responsibility of the institution to inform students of their status. US/ED does not inform students directly.

Q15. What is the next step if an institution is awarded a DDRA grant?

A15. If an institution receives a DDRA grant, the Project Director will receive a handbook with instructions on how to administer the grant. Technical assistance is also provided in a webinar which will be held on the date announced in the award letter. The handbook and webinar are intended for both Project Director and fellows.

Q16. Who is responsible for submitting the Human Subjects Clearance (IRB) narrative?

A16. The Project Director is responsible for collecting all IRB narratives from students who may need IRB approval for their research project. All student narratives must be combined into one document and uploaded in the ED Supplemental Form to the SF 424. The narrative questions that must be answered are found in the directions for the ED Supplemental Form to the SF 424.

Q17. Whom should the Project Director contact in the event of technical problems with G5 e-application (e.g., problems accessing a form)?

A17. Technical difficulties and inquiries regarding the G5 e-Application system must be directed to the G5 e-Application Help Desk at 1-888-336-8930 (TTY: 1-866-697-2696, local 202-401-8363). Assistance is available Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Washington, DC time.

Q18. If the Project Director has a question specific to the DDRA program (e.g., eligibility requirements) whom should he/she contact?

A18. Inquiries about the DDRA Fellowship Program should be directed to the US/ED DDRA program officer at [email protected].

Institutional DDRA Project Directors

Please check with the listed contact BEFORE completing your application as Project Directors may have changed.

Institution Name	First Name	Last Name	Email
American University	Michael	Keynes	[email protected]
Arizona State University	Heather	Clark	[email protected]
Auburn University	George	Crandell	[email protected]
Ball State University	James	Coffin	[email protected]
Binghamton University	Sarah	Lam	[email protected]
Boston University	W. Jeffrey	Hughes	[email protected]
Brandeis University	Meredith	Monaghan	[email protected]
Brigham Young University	Gary	Hooper	[email protected]
Brown University	John	Tyler	[email protected]
California Institute of Integral Studies	Jody	O’Connor	[email protected]
Carnegie Mellon University	Suzanne	Laurich-McIntyre	[email protected]
Case Western Reserve University	Lynmarie	Hamel	[email protected]
Catholic University	John	Convey	[email protected]
City University of New York	Matthew	Schoengood	[email protected]
Clark University	Nancy	Budwig	[email protected]
Clemson University	Bruce	Rafert	[email protected]
College of William and Mary	Cynthia	Corbett	[email protected]
Colorado State University	Marilyn	Morrissey	marilyn.morrissey@colostate.edu
Columbia University	Sandra	Peters	[email protected]
Cornell University	Gil	Levine	[email protected]
Cornell University	Elizabeth	Edmondson	[email protected]
Duke University	Nancy	Robbins	[email protected]
Duke University	Giovanni	Zanalda	Giovanni.zanalda@duke.edu
Emory University	Cathryn	Johnson	[email protected]
Florida A&M University	Donald	Palm	donald.palm@famu.edu
Florida International University	Sonja	Montas-Hunter	[email protected]
Florida State University	Sarah	Cox	[email protected]
George Mason University	Kathryn	Agoston	[email protected]
George Washington University	Geri	Rypkema	[email protected]
Georgetown University	Maria	Snyder	[email protected]
Georgia State University	Amanda	Roshan-Rawaan	[email protected]
Graduate Theological Union	Maureen	Maloney	[email protected]
Harvard University	Cynthia	Verba	[email protected]
Howard University	Constance	Ellison	[email protected]
Indiana University	Yvonne	Dwigans	[email protected]
Indiana University, Bloomington	David	Daleke	[email protected]
Johns Hopkins University	Charles	Bartunek	[email protected]
Kennesaw State University Research and Service Foundation	Natasha	Williams Stark	[email protected]
Kent State University	Sarah	Hull	[email protected]
Lehigh University	Sheri	Bushner	[email protected]
Louisiana State University	Harald	Leder	[email protected]
Loyola University Chicago	Dale	Tamke	[email protected]
Massachusetts Institute of Technology	Kimberly	Benard	[email protected]
Michigan State University	Roger	Bresnahan	[email protected]
New School University	Patty	Bachorz	[email protected]
New York University	Abby	Williams	[email protected]
North Carolina State University	Matt	Ronning	[email protected]
Northeastern University	Erika	Koss	e.koss@neu.edu
Northeastern University	Lawrence	Barnett	[email protected]
Northeastern University	Maureen	Kelleher	m.kelleher@neu.edu
Northern Illinois University	Deborah	Pierce	[email protected]
Northwestern University	Stephen	Hill	[email protected]
Ohio State University	Joanna	Kukielka-Blaser	kukielka-blaser.1@osu.edu
Ohio University	Joseph	Shields	[email protected]
Old Dominion University Research Foundation	Allison	Wiggins	[email protected]
Pennsylvania State University	Sarah	Lyall-Combs	[email protected]
Portland State University	Debra	Clemans	[email protected]
Princeton Theological Seminary	James	Armstrong	james.armstrong@ptsem.edu
Princeton University	Elaine	Willey	[email protected]
Purdue University	Mohan	Dutta	[email protected]
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Mecaila	Smith	[email protected]
Rice University	Pam	On	[email protected]
Rice University	Seiichi	Matsuda	[email protected]
Rutgers University	Teresa	Delcorso	[email protected]
San Diego State University	Dena	Plemmons	[email protected]
Southern Illinois University	Prudence	Rice	[email protected]
Southern Methodist University	James	Quick	[email protected]
Stanford University	John	Pearson	john.pearson@stanford.edu
SUNY Albany	James	Pasquill	[email protected]
SUNY Binghamton	Florence	Margai	margai @binghamton.edu
SUNY Binghamton	Lisa	Gilroy	[email protected]
SUNY Buffalo	Mark	Ashwill	[email protected]
SUNY Stony Brook	Kathleen	Flint Ehm	ehm@stonybrook.edu
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry	Scott	Shannon	[email protected]
Syracuse University	Stuart	Taub	[email protected]
Temple University	Richard	Englert	[email protected]
Texas Christian University	Don	Coerver	d.coerver@tcu.edu
Texas Tech University	Jane	Bell	jane.bell@ttu.edu
Texas Tech University	Kathleen	Harris	[email protected]
The New School	Bernardica	Sculac Stern	[email protected]
Tufts University	Paul	Murphy	Paul.murphy@tufts.edu
Tulane University	Scott	Pentzer	[email protected]
University of Nevada, Reno	Marsha	Read	[email protected]
University of Akron	Karl	Kaltenthaler	[email protected]
University of Arizona	Georgia	Ehlers	[email protected]
University of Arkansas	Kathy	Scheibel	[email protected]
University of Arkansas	Rosemary	Ruff	[email protected]
University of California, Berkeley	Solomon	Lefler	[email protected]
University of California, Davis	Deborah	McCook	[email protected]
University of California, Irvine	Gina	Anzivino	[email protected]
University of California, Los Angeles	Estevan	Hernandez	[email protected]
University of California, Riverside	Joseph	Childers	[email protected]
University of California, San Diego	Mara	Lopez	[email protected]
University of California, San Francisco	Wendy	Winkler	[email protected]
University of California, Santa Barbara	Carol	Genetti	[email protected]
University of California, Santa Barbara	Jenni	Sheffield Bisheff	[email protected]
University of California, Santa Cruz	Suzanne	Ziegler	[email protected]
University of Central Arkansas	Jennifer	Deering	[email protected]
University of Chicago	Jessica	Smith	[email protected]
University of Chicago	Brooke	Noonan	[email protected]
University of Cincinnati	Kurt	Olausen	[email protected]
University of Colorado, Boulder	Alexa	Van Dalsem	[email protected]
University of Colorado, Denver	Brian	Meara	[email protected]
University of Connecticut	LuAnn	Saunders-Kanabay	[email protected]
University of Connecticut	Elizabeth	Mahan	[email protected]
University of Delaware	Trudy	Riley	[email protected]
University of Denver	Lynn	Backstrom Funk	[email protected]
University of Florida	Brian	Prindle	[email protected]
University of Georgia	Judy	Milton	[email protected]
University of Hawaii	Julienne	Maeda	[email protected]
University of Illinois	Sharee	Robinson	[email protected]
University of Illinois at Chicago	Marie	Khan	[email protected]
University of Iowa	Mary	Blackwood	[email protected]
University of Kansas	Sue	Lorenz	[email protected]
University of Kentucky Research Foundation	Brian	Jackson	[email protected]
University of Louisville	Patricia	Condon	[email protected]
University of Maryland	Antoinette	Lawson	[email protected]
University of Massachusetts, Amherst	Heidi	Bauer-Clapp	[email protected]
University of Memphis	Peggy	Vanco	[email protected]
University of Miami	Koren	Bedeau	[email protected]
University of Michigan	Mister	Beni	[email protected]
University of Minnesota	Kevin	Mckoskey	[email protected]
University of Missouri	Suzanne	Ortega	[email protected]
University of New Mexico	Julia	Coonrod	[email protected]
University of New Mexico	Margaret	Gonzales	[email protected].
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill	Beth-Ann	Kutchima	[email protected]
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill	Niklaus	Steiner	[email protected]
University of North Dakota	Barry	Milavetz	[email protected]
University of Notre Dame	Richard	Hilliard	[email protected]
University of Oklahoma	Janis	Paul	[email protected]
University of Oregon	Kathleen	Poole	[email protected]
University of Pennsylvania	Judith	Tjiattas	[email protected]
University of Pennsylvania	Tracey	Turner	[email protected]
University of Pittsburgh	Jennifer	Creamer	[email protected]
University of Pittsburgh	Lawrence	Feick	[email protected]
University of San Francisco	Dan	McPherson	[email protected]
University of South Carolina	Richard	Etheredge	[email protected]
University of South Florida	Peter	Harries	[email protected]
University of South Florida	Richard	Pollenz	[email protected]
University of Southern California	Meredith	Drake Reitan	[email protected]
University of Tennessee	Jim	Simek	[email protected]
University of Texas, Arlington	Jeremy	Forsberg	[email protected]
University of Texas, Austin	Elizabeth	Korves	[email protected]
University of Utah	Joyln	Schleiffarth	[email protected]
University of Virginia	Edward	Barnaby	[email protected]
University of Washington	Helene	Obradovich	[email protected]
University of Wisconsin	Erin	Crawley	[email protected]
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee	Terence	Miller	[email protected]
Utah State University	Nick	Eastmond	[email protected]
Vanderbilt University	Donald	Brown	[email protected]
Virginia Commonwealth University	Susan	Robb	[email protected]
Virginia Polytechnic Institute	S.K.	DeDatta	[email protected]
Washington University	Amy	Suelzer	[email protected]
Wayne State University	Kelli	Dixon	[email protected]
Wesleyan University	Carolyn	Kaufman	[email protected]
Western Michigan University	Wil	Emmert	[email protected]
Yale University	Robert	Harper-Mangels	[email protected]

Technical Review Form

I. NAME OF INDIVIDUAL APPLICANT	NAME OF APPLICANT INSTITUTION	WORLD AREA

Questions		Points Possible	Points Scored
Quality of Proposed Project
Proposed Project		60
	Sub Total	60
Qualifications of Applicant
1. Applicant		40
	Sub Total	40
General Comments
1. General Comments		0
	Sub Total	0
Priority Questions
Competitive Preference Priorities
Preference Priority 1. Language	Sub Total	3
2. Field	Sub Total	2
3. Invitational Priority: MSI	Sub Total	0
Preference Priority	Sub Total	5


	Reader Total	105

DO NOT USE DECIMAL POINTS

Technical Review Form

Quality of Proposed Project - Quality of Proposed Project (60 points)

Quality of Proposed Project - The Secretary reviews each application to determine the quality of the research project proposed by the applicant. The Secretary considers:

The statement of the major hypotheses to be tested or questions to be examined and the description and justification of the research methods to be used. (15 points)

General comments:

Reader's Score:

The relationship of the research to the literature on the topic and to major theoretical issues in the field, and the project's originality and importance in terms of the concerns of the discipline. (10 points)

General Comments:

Reader's Score.

The preliminary research already completed in the United States and overseas or plans for such research prior to going overseas, and the kinds, quality and availability of data for the research in the host country or countries. (10 points)

General Comments:

Reader's Score:

The justification for overseas field research, and preparations to establish appropriate and sufficient research contacts and affiliations abroad. (10 points)

General Comments:

Reader's Score:

The applicant's plans to share the results of the research in progress and a copy of the dissertation with scholars and officials of the host country or countries. (5 points)

General Comments:

Reader's Score:

6. The guidance and supervision of the dissertation advisor or committee at all stages of the project, including guidance in developing the project, understanding research conditions abroad, and acquainting the applicant with research in the field. (10 points)

General Comments:

Readers Score:

Qualifications of the Applicant – (40 points)

Qualifications of the Applicant - The Secretary reviews each application to determine the qualifications of the applicant. The Secretary considers:

The overall strength of the applicant's graduate academic record. (10 points)

General Comments:

Reader's Score.

The extent to which the applicant's academic record demonstrates a strength in area studies relevant to the proposed project. (10 points)

General Comments:

Reader's Score:

The applicant's proficiency in one or more of the languages (other than English and the applicant's native language) of the country or countries of research, and the specific measures to be taken to overcome any anticipated language barriers. (15 points)

General Comments:

Reader's Score:

The applicant's ability to conduct research in a foreign cultural context, as evidenced by the applicant's references or previous overseas experiences, or both. (5 points)

General Comments:

Reader's Score:

General Comments - General Comments

Please provide general comments.

Priority Questions

Competitive Preference Priority 1: Focus on Priority Languages (3 points). A research project that focuses on any of the 78 priority languages selected from the U.S. Department of Education’s list of Less Commonly Taught Languages (LCTLs), as follows:

Competitive Preference Priority 2 (2 points): A research project in the field of economics, engineering, international development, mathematics, political science, public health, science, comparative or international education or technology. Invitational Preference Priority

We encourage applications from Minority-Serving Institutions Note: There are no points awarded for this priority.

Guidelines for Student Applicants

There are two parts to this application. The first section contains information and forms for the institution of higher education (IHE). The second section contains instructions and forms for the student applicants.

Applications must be submitted electronically via the US/ED’s G5 grant management system. This system may be accessed at www.G5.gov. Both the student and the institution must complete their portions of the application correctly and submit via G5. Students and Project Directors should read through the following guidelines and the information in this application package very carefully, especially the Federal Register notice, and follow the instructions in order to submit a timely and complete application to US/ED.

The institution must appoint a Project Director. The Project Director is the individual at the university who will actually submit the application to US/ED, and who will administer the grant and disburse funds, should any students at the university receive funding. This person is usually someone in the office of the Dean of Graduate Studies or Student Affairs. It is not recommended that a student’s advisor serve as the Project Director. There can be only one Project Director at an institution, and that person administers the grant and serves as the point of contact for all of that institution’s fellows, regardless of research topic or discipline.

A student should:

Read the entire application package carefully.
Contact his/her university’s Project Director as soon as possible, to inform him/her that he/she will be submitting an application, and to inquire about any internal deadlines.
Register in the G5 system as a student, and construct his/her application.
Be sure to initiate the e-mails to his/her references as early as possible, to avoid last minute delays. Remind his/her reference writer of the internal deadline set by the institutional project director.
Submit his/her completed application via the G5 e-Application system well in advance of the Closing Date. (It is a good idea for a student to contact the Project Director and let him/her know when the student has submitted his/her application)
Confer with the Project Director before the Closing Date to ensure that all portions of the application were submitted successfully, and no changes need to be made.
Prepare the required narrative, if the project involves Human Subjects Research and/or requires IRB approval, and submit the narrative to the Project Director well in advance of the Closing Date. The instructions regarding Human Subjects Research are located in the Instructions for ED Supplemental Information for SF 424. The student must then submit their narrative to their Project Director for uploading into the application.
Upload a scanned copy of their transcript into G5 e-Application.

Program Objective

Section 102(b)(6) of the Mutual Education and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (Fulbright-Hays Act) has as its objective the promotion, improvement, and development of modern foreign languages and area studies throughout the educational structure of the United States. To help accomplish this objective the Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Program provides opportunities for scholars to conduct research overseas in the field of modern foreign languages and area studies.

For the purpose of these programs, area studies is defined as a program of comprehensive study of the aspects of a society or societies, including the study of their geography, history, culture, economy, politics, international relations, and languages.

Research overseas means research outside the United States and its territories. Research will not be funded in countries in which the United States has no diplomatic representation or which are specifically excluded in the Federal Register notice.

For a complete description of the program, consult the US Department of Education Regulations 34 Code of Federal Regulations Part 662 found earlier in this application package.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to receive a fellowship under the DDRA Program, a student must:

(a) Be a citizen of the United States; or

(b) Be a permanent resident of the United States*;

Be a graduate student in good standing at an eligible institution of higher education and who, when the fellowship period begins, has been admitted to candidacy in a doctoral degree program in modern foreign languages and area studies at that institution;
Plan a teaching career in the United States upon graduation, or plan to apply language skills (in world areas vital to US national security) and knowledge of these countries in the fields of government, international development, and various professions; and
Possess adequate skills in the foreign language(s) necessary to carry out the dissertation research project.
Students may not accept certain grants (Fulbright US Student Program administered by IIE(FUSP), Boren, IREX, Japan Foundation) in the same fiscal year that they receive a US/ED Fulbright-Hays grant.
Student applicants who have received support for more than 6 months under the DDRA Program are not eligible to re-apply.

Special Note on FUSP grants: Under 34 CFR 662.22(b), no applicant may receive concurrently a grant from the FUSP and a grant from the Fulbright-Hays DDRA Fellowship Program. Once a candidate has accepted an award from FUSP and FUSP has expended funds on the student, the student is then ineligible for a grant under the Fulbright-Hays DDRA Fellowship Program. A student applying for a grant under the Fulbright-Hays DDRA Fellowship Program must indicate on DDRA Form 022, Item 23 if he/she has currently applied for a FUSP grant. If, at any point, the candidate accepts a FUSP award prior to being notified of the candidate’s status with the Fulbright-Hays DDRA Fellowship Program, the candidate should immediately notify the program contact person. If, after consultation with FUSP, we determine that FUSP has expended funds on the student (e.g., the candidate has attended the pre-departure orientation or was issued grant funds), the candidate will be deemed ineligible for an award under the Fulbright-Hays DDRA Fellowship Program at that time.

*Please note that for the Fiscal Year 2016 DDRA competition, we will only accept applications from students to conduct research in Russia who are U.S. citizens. Applications from students who are permanent U.S. residents for research in Russia will be found ineligible and will not be reviewed. Additionally, US/ED will not approve travel to countries for which the U.S. Department of State has strongly urged private American citizens to depart immediately for reasons of personal security (i.e., “ordered departure”), or suspended its Fulbright program for the same reason. US/ED will not approve travel to countries under an “authorized departure” where the Ambassador has specifically requested Fulbright fellows to leave for security or health reasons.

Instructions for Students – U.S. Department of Education Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Form 022:

In order that each individual applicant is properly evaluated in accordance with the published procedures, eligibility requirements, and evaluation criteria, each individual scholar applying for the Fulbright-Hays fellowship must complete this electronic form.

Item 1-4: Self-explanatory

Item 5: Select the name of the institution through which you are applying. If your institution does not appear on this drop-down list, please contact your institution’s grants/sponsored research office to inquire about a project director. Only institutions whose project directors have registered in G5 e-Application appear on this list. Please ensure that you choose the right campus (i.e., University of Texas at Austin, University of Texas at Brownsville, etc.). A student planning to conduct dissertation research must apply to the DDRA Program through the university in which he/she or she is enrolled in a doctoral program.

Items 6-7: Self-explanatory

Item 8: Indicate all countries in which you plan to conduct research with Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad support. If successful, these are the only countries you will be approved to conduct research in.

Item 9: Indicate all foreign languages to be used in your research during the fellowship period and obtain a completed Fulbright-Hays Foreign Language Reference Form for each foreign language listed. If English or your native tongue is the language of research, you must list it here, but a Foreign Language Reference Form is not required. Though a reference form is not required, the G5 system mandates a form. For English only, please list yourself as the reference writer and submit the form. This will alleviate any technical problems with the form. Please see criteria 3 under Qualifications of the Applicant.

Item 10: Indicate the start and end dates for conducting your research under the fellowship. Activation of the award may be as early as October 15, 2016, provided: a US/ED Grant Award Notification has been executed; travel has been approved; the appropriate research clearances and research visas have been secured by the individual scholar; and, if requested, human subject research clearance has been obtained. All research and travel must be completed by March 31, 2017. Graduate students may receive fellowships for a period of 6 to 12 months for full time doctoral dissertation research abroad. Fellowships are not renewable.

Item 11: Indicate the date on which you were or will be advanced to candidacy for a doctoral degree. An applicant must be advanced to candidacy by the time his/her or her overseas research begins, but not necessarily at the time of application.

Note: Fellowships are from 6 to 12 consecutive months in the field. Fellows may not leave their research sites for the duration of the research period, except in cases of family or medical emergencies. Fellows have 18 months in which to schedule their research periods. Family events such as weddings or anniversaries, or academic events such as conferences or presentations, should be taken into account by the fellow when planning his or her research.

Item 12: Self-explanatory

Item 13: If resident alien, provide Alien Registration Number, country of birth, and previous citizenship. Please refer to the program's citizenship requirements in the program-specific regulations.

Item 14: Self-explanatory

Item 15: Note that doctoral candidates planning careers other than teaching are eligible to apply.

Item 16: Please list title of research project. Remember to take care when choosing the title. If successful, the review process is multi-layered.

Item 17: Provide an abstract of no more than 120 words describing your proposed research including a summary of the research to be conducted as well as institutional and individual affiliations. Remember to take care when writing the abstract. If successful, the review process is multi-layered.

Item 18: Self-explanatory

Item 19: Indicate previous relevant foreign travel, period of stay and purpose (e.g., participation in an overseas language program) and specify all previous travel to the proposed host countries listed in item 8.

Items 20- Indicate whether you are in default on any U.S. Department of Education Student Financial

21: Assistance loan, U.S. Department of Education grant or any other Federal loan.

Item 22: Indicate all previously held fellowships.

Item 23: Indicate current applications for other fellowships.

Item 24: Enter the name, address and telephone number of the physician or certified nurse practitioner, and the date of recent physical exam. This is to ensure that the applicant is physically capable of carrying out the proposed research project. Do not send a separate medical evaluation. Actual signatures may be requested at a later date.

Item 25a: List, starting with the airport closest to your address, all points of international travel related to your proposed project departure from and return to the United States (e.g., Philadelphia, PA - London, UK – Johannesburg, SA - London, UK - Philadelphia, PA). The itinerary should not exceed a 12-month period and must include all countries for which a maintenance allowance is requested. All international travel estimates should be based on commercial high season rates for jet economy travel on U.S. flag carriers and should also include baggage fees. If approved in advance, international travel by automobile, train, or ship may be authorized in certain cases. The cost of travel by surface carrier may not exceed the cost of jet economy travel via the most direct route for the itinerary listed in the Grant Award Notification. Travel by sea also must be on a U.S. flag carrier. You will not be authorized to travel on grant funds until you have secured the appropriate "research" visas, research permission, and, if necessary, the appropriate affiliation with a host country institution. (Note: please see Important Note Regarding Host Country Research Clearances). All travel paid for with grant funds must be in accordance with the Fly America Act (International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act of 1974, PL 93-624, PL 96-192). This means that travel must be on American carriers wherever available, regardless of cost. In cases of “code-share” tickets between an American and an overseas carrier, the name and flight number of the American carrier, rather than those of the overseas carrier, must be displayed on the airline tickets. Travel must be approved by the US/ED program officer before a fellow departs. No support for dependents' travel is provided.

Item 25b: Enter the maintenance stipend for all countries of research utilizing the information provided in the link to Fulbright-Hays Maintenance Allowances. Allowances from other than personal sources (e.g. fellowships) which duplicate benefits received under this program will be deducted from the fellowship. Adjustments will also be made in cases where other organizations assume all or part of a fellow's maintenance costs.

Item 25c: A dependent means any of the following individuals who will accompany you to your research site

and for whom you will be providing over 50 percent support during the entire overseas research period:

Spouse of program participant ; A student is considered married if the student was legally married in any domestic or foreign jurisdiction that recognizes the relationship as a valid marriage, regardless of where the couple resides. The Department has determined that any legal marriage that is recognized by the jurisdiction in which the marriage was celebrated will be recognized for DDRA program purposes without regard to whether the marriage is between persons of the same sex or opposite sex, and without regard to where the couple resides. It also applies to a student attending an institution located in a jurisdiction that recognizes same-sex marriage and in a jurisdiction (e.g., a state) that does not recognize same-sex marriage. Further, this determination applies only to marriages and does not apply to registered domestic partnerships, civil unions, or similar formal relationships recognized under state law. These definitions are found in United States v. Windsor, 570 U.S.

b. Children unmarried and under 21 years of age.

Note: Dependents must accompany the researcher for the entire research period in order to be

eligible for an allowance. Enter the dependents' allowance by referring to the Fulbright-Hays

Maintenance Allowances.

Item 25d: Compute and justify in detail your needs for this allowance that may include expenses such as books,

copying, hard drives, travel within host countries, affiliation fees, etc. This allowance does not cover any visa fees, passport expenses, including photographs, equipment costs (laptops, digital cameras, recorders, etc.), research or transcription assistants, language tutoring, tuition or fees that might be required by the American grantee institution, or medical expenses such as malaria pills or vaccinations.

Item 25e: The Department of Education will include sufficient funds to enable an institution to purchase basic

health and accident insurance for each student fellowship recipient only. The university may use its discretion whether to use a university-contracted carrier or a student-contracted carrier. Compute the amount requested utilizing group rates of university-contracted carriers for coverage overseas. The amount requested for insurance must be prorated to reflect only the student’s time in the field.

Item 25f: Fixed $100 administrative fee paid to institution.

Item 25g: This will be the sum of 25a-f.

Item 26-27: Self-explanatory

Item 28: The curriculum vita must be uploaded into the G5 e-Application system. It should address those

previously cited evaluation criteria focused on the qualifications of the individual applicant. You should list relevant course work dealing with your language and area studies specialization; indicate fellowships and honors received; describe your publications record and any other items which, in your opinion, give a panel of scholars a comprehensive view of your past achievements, ability to successfully complete the particular research described in this proposal, and overall promise as a teacher and/or research scholar

Item 29:

The application narrative must be uploaded as an attachment into the G5 e-Application system. Please note the page limitations specified in the Federal Register notice. You should develop your application narrative taking into account the evaluation criteria provided in the sample Technical Review Form. It is advised that the applicant review the Technical Review Form provided and write their narrative in a way that answers all questions thoroughly. Do not leave out answers for any questions. Please note that in addition to language and area studies scholars, non-specialists are included in the evaluation process and that host country officials will review your application and ultimately decide whether research permission is granted. You may also wish to consider the following factors when developing your narrative:
1. Host country political sensitivities and interests
2. Host country visa requirements (it is recommended that applicants review host country visa requirements before applying)
3. Feasibility of research
4. Safety and security concerns
5. The use of English that can readily be understood by well-educated non-specialists.

Awards are not made to applicants planning to conduct research on topics that are determined to be politically sensitive or unfeasible by the U.S. Embassy or Fulbright Commission in the host country. It should also be noted that the U.S. Department of Education will not submit to the host country "dummy" proposals (i.e., proposals that do not accurately reflect the research purpose in the hope of avoiding difficulties with host country acceptance of the proposal).

When writing the narrative students should have a well-thought out hypothesis; use well-defined terms and variables. The proposed research should be based on solid reasoning and previous research. It should pose a specific research question with a predicted outcome and a reasonable scope given the time to completion.

The bibliography must be uploaded as an attachment into the G5 grant management system. Please note the page limitations specified in the Federal Register notice.
Host country supporting materials must be uploaded as an attachment into the G5 e-Application system. Host country supporting materials refers to letters of invitation, affiliation, etc. Though not required for the application, this information only serves to strengthen an application. All host country supporting materials must be combined into one document for uploading into the G5 e-Application system.
Transcripts must be uploaded as an attachment into the G5 e-Application system. All transcripts must be combined into one document for uploading into the G5 e-Application system.
Please note the following tips related to attaching images of transcripts to your application: Make a copy of the original file before continuing.
1. Crop the image using any standard image editing tool and remove any unnecessary portions of the picture.
2. Change the overall pixel dimensions to go smaller either by “Image Size,” “Resize,” or “Resample”. Try to make the image dimension closer to 640 x 480 pixel (approximately 4 x 7 image size). This will make the image smaller and easy for sharing.
3. After sizing the image, be sure to do a Save As so you don’t overwrite your original file. Save the image as a JPEG or JPG file.
4. When choosing the compression level, keep quality in the medium to high range. You may want to target a file size of 30 to 100 KB per image. Try not to exceed 100 KB per image.
5. Once the images have been resized and saved as JPEG/JPG format, they will have a small size compared to the original files. Use these new images to create the final document in PDF format.

Instructions for Fulbright-Hays Foreign Language Reference Form

The language reference form, which is required for this program, should be completed by a specialist in the language. Student applicants must initiate an e-mail to their referring specialists via the G5 e-Application system. Upon receipt of this e-mail, the reference will be able to access the G5 e-Application system and complete the reference form. When the reference submits the form, it will automatically become part of the student’s application, so that it is submitted to US/ED when the Project Director transmits the entire application package. All completed reference forms must be submitted to the Project Director for transmittal to US/ED via G5 e-Application. Do not submit your references directly to US/ED, as they will not be accepted or included with your application. Please remind your reference writer to submit the form by the internal deadline set by your institutional Project Director. The G5 e-Application system will not accept submission from web/email accounts and servers not located in the United States.

A completed reference for each language listed in item 9 of the Fulbright-Hays Foreign Language Reference Form must be submitted.

Special Note on Language Acquisition

If an applicant is a native speaker or a heritage language speaker, this should be reflected in the application. The term native speaker means a person who has spoken the language in question from earliest childhood and remains fluent in that language. The term “heritage” speaker is used to refer to a student who is raised in a home where a non-English language is spoken, who speaks or merely understands the heritage language, and who is to some degree bilingual in English and the heritage language, but lacks native level fluency in writing, speaking, and understanding in that language. In most cases, the heritage speaker will have attended schools in which the principal language of instruction is English rather than the language spoken at home.

Applicants who self-identify as a heritage speaker will be evaluated according to their proficiency scores in the application. We recommend that students list their language acquisition status in their CV to clarify their status (native speaker, non-native speaker, heritage speaker). It is the student’s responsibility to ensure their language acquisition status is clear in the application. During the review process, if the language learner status is not clear in the application, the reviewers will score as they feel appropriate based on the information provided.

Please be aware that in our regulations under §662.21 (c)(3), native speakers are not eligible for points (Criterion 3 under “Qualifications of the Applicant”). Heritage speakers may be eligible for up to 10 points, provided that (1) self identifies as a heritage language speaker; (2) the applicant provides information on their primary and secondary education location and primary language of instruction; (2) additionally the applicant must be rated by their Foreign Language Referee as advanced or expert level in language proficiency scores. The reasoning behind this scoring is that the DDRA program is intended to enhance the foreign language competence of individuals trained in American schools, and the criterion gives greater emphasis to having acquired a foreign language and would encourage students to acquire an additional foreign language.

Instructions for Fulbright-Hays Graduate Student Reference Form

One of the three personal references must be obtained from the student's dissertation advisor. Student applicants must initiate an e-mail to their references via the G5 e-Application. Upon receipt of this e-mail, the reference will be able to access the G5 e-Application system and complete the reference form. When the reference submits the form, it will automatically become part of the student’s application, so that it is submitted to US/ED when the Project Director transmits the entire application package. All completed reference forms must be submitted to the Project Director for transmittal to US/ED via the G5 e-Application . Do not submit your references directly to US/ED as they will not be accepted or included with your application. Please remind your reference writer to submit their form by the internal deadline set by your institutional Project Director. The G5 e-Application will not accept submission from web/email accounts and servers not located in the United States. As a precaution, the applicant may want to instruct the referee to send the project director an email with a copy of the reference letter and form.

You must check with your project director to determine if your institution will be submitting all applications via G5, as required in the Federal Register, or if it has been granted a waiver from that requirement. All of the institution’s applications must be submitted in the same format.

Upon submittal via G5 e-Application, students’ applications will become available to their university’s Project Director for review and transmittal to the U.S. Department of Education. Only the Project Director is able to submit the application to the U.S. Department of Education. A completed student application should contain the items specified below:

Fulbright-Hays DDRA Application Form #022
Curriculum vita
Application narrative
Application bibliography
One Fulbright-Hays Foreign Language Reference Form, for each language needed to conduct the research outlined, submitted by your referring specialist via G5 e-Application
Three Fulbright-Hays Graduate Student Reference Forms submitted by your referring specialists via G5 e-Application
Transcripts (Graduate transcripts are required. Undergraduate transcripts are recommended to demonstrate the student’s language and area studies experience.)
Any letters of affiliation you wish to include. Note: Letters of Affiliation must be uploaded to G5 e-Application. Letters of affiliation may not be mailed.

Important Note Regarding Host Country Research Clearances

When Fulbright Commissions or other overseas organizations apply for host country clearance for a DDRA fellow’s project, US/ED expects that the organization will use the proposal submitted to USED by that fellow for the DDRA competition. It is not acceptable to "transfer" clearances from a project submitted under one program's competition to a project submitted under another program's competition, in order to expedite clearance. The project that we fund must be the one submitted to US/ED that was reviewed and scored by US/ED peer reviewers according to the DDRA program’s selection criteria, and has undergone US/ED review procedures. This review process is the basis of US/ED funding decisions, which are approved by officials throughout the Department. US/ED understands that the proposals that students submit for other programs may be "basically" the same, but we simply do not have the ability to verify this. The proposals for other programs often have different page limits, requirements and selection criteria, resulting in an application that is really quite different from what was submitted to US/ED. US/ED can only be responsible for funding the projects submitted under the DDRA program.

US/ED urges fellows to begin the clearance process as soon as possible, and to understand that they may have to be flexible with regard to when they begin their research.

Important Note Regarding Host Country Visa Requirements

It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the research they propose can actually be carried out under the visa issued by the host country. Visa requirements change often and it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure the research proposes meets the requirements/limitations of the visa. Students should review the host country visa requirements BEFORE submitting their application.

Frequently Asked Questions for Student Applicants

Q1. Can a student apply independently of his/her university?

A1. No. Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education in the U.S. The student’s application must be submitted to his/her university and transmitted to US/ED via G5 e-Application by the university’s Project Director.

Q2. How does a student find information about his/her Project Director?

A2: A student should check the list of Project Directors included in this application package. If a university has submitted applications for DDRA funding in any of the previous DDRA competitions, the name(s) of the Project Director(s) might be on the list. If an institution does not appear on the list, it may be necessary for that university’s administration to appoint a Project Director, and ensure that he/she registers in the G5 e-Application system. Do not assume that an institution listed in the drop down list in G5 e-Application has a registered Project Director for the DDRA program. Please check the “Registered Project Director” list provided in the application for this information.

Q3. What is the role of the student’s academic advisor?

A3. The student’s advisor will continue to serve as his/her mentor regarding the academic details of his/her research. Any changes to the student’s research plans as proposed in the application will require the advisor’s written approval. The advisor should not serve as the student’s Project Director. There can be only one current Project Director at an institution, and that person administers the grant and serves as the point of contact for all of that institution’s fellows, regardless of research topic or discipline.

Q4. What is the process for completing the G5 e-Application?

A4. There are two primary sections to G5 e-Application – the student’s individual section and the Project Director section. When the student submits his/her application via the G5 e-Application system, it is transmitted to his/her university’s Project Director for review and submission to US/ED. Student applicants are not able to transmit their applications directly to US/ED. The Project Director is responsible for reviewing each student’s individual application and submitting all student applications as a single form, including the required federal forms, to US/ED. Included in this submission are the graduate and language reference forms that were transmitted to the Project Director by the references. Only the Project Director can submit an application to US/ED.

Q5. When should a student submit his/her application?

A5. The Project Director determines the institutional deadline by which all sections of the application must be submitted. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that the graduate and language references are submitted by references no later than the institutions’ deadline which is determined by the Project Director.

Q6. What is the difference between the institutional deadline and the official Federal Register notice Inviting Applications (NIA)?

A6. The Project Director has authority to determine an institutional deadline to ensure that he/she receives all of the components of the application before the official closing date in the Federal Register notice. The Project Director may not submit an e-Application to US/ED after the published transmittal deadline.

Q7. How will a student know that his/her Project Director has access to his/her application?

A7. After the student submits his/her application via the G5 e-Application system, he/she will receive an email notification noting that his/her application has been received by the Project Director at his/her university. If he/she does not receive this email, the student should immediately contact the Help Desk. The Project Director will be copied on the email notification.

Q8. How does a student know that the Project Director has submitted his/her application to US/ED?

A8. Only the Project Director will receive a notification email once the application has been successfully transmitted to US/ED. The student will not receive an email notification and must check with his/her institution’s Project Director to determine whether the institutional application has been successfully submitted.

Q9. Can transcripts be uploaded electronically, or must they still be submitted in paper format?

A9. Students must scan all transcripts and upload into the G5 e-Application. Only one upload is allowed, so all transcripts must be scanned and combined into one document. Transcripts obtained electronically must have all security features disabled. Failure to disable all security features may result in the inability of the panel reviewers to access the document as part of the official application process.

Q10. Should student applicants include their undergraduate transcripts?

A10. Yes, US/ED recommends that undergraduate transcripts are included with the student’s application to demonstrate the applicant’s language and area studies academic experience. Undergraduate transcripts should be combined with the graduate transcripts and uploaded into the G5 e-Application .

Q11. Should student applicants list their language and area studies course work in their CV?

A11. Yes. A list of language and area studies courses in the student’s CV helps the panel reviewers to rate and score your academic qualifications and to determine if the applicant meets the eligibility requirements.

Q12. May a student apply for support to go to more than one country?

A12. Yes. A student may propose research in multiple countries. Please be aware that a copy of all principal and alternate candidate applications will be sent to the Fulbright Commission or American Embassy in each host country to be reviewed for political sensitivity, feasibility, and budget. Final award decisions for the project as a whole will be based on the project feasibility in each proposed country.

Q13. Even though the DDRA Program doesn’t fund proposals that focus on Western European topics, may a student go to Western Europe to consult or research human or material resources on a non-Western European topic not available in the U.S.?

A13. Yes.

Q14. Are U.S. citizens enrolled at foreign institutions eligible for the DDRA program?

A14. No. Only U.S. institutions of higher education are eligible to apply to the DDRA program.

Q15. How important is the page limit cited in the Federal Register notice?

A15. The page limit is extremely important. If the student’s application narrative exceeds the page limit, the application will be disqualified and will not be reviewed for funding. Please adhere strictly to all of the guidelines in the Federal Register notice.

Q16. Should students include endnotes, footnotes or a bibliography?

A16. Endnotes, footnotes or a bibliography will certainly strengthen an application. However, footnotes and endnotes will be included with the application narrative and bibliography and is subject to the page limit restrictions specified in the NIA.

Q17. What if a student proposes to use a much less commonly taught language and cannot find someone to evaluate him/her?

A17. The applicant should make every effort to find someone to evaluate their language proficiency. An application will be significantly less competitive if a language reference form is not included.

Q18. Should Letters of Affiliation from overseas host institutions or organizations be included in an application?

A18. Yes. Letters of Affiliation are helpful to the panel to review an application Students must upload the letters into the G5 e-Application system and submit them as “Host Country Supporting Materials”. Only one “Host Country Supporting Materials” document may be uploaded, so all letters must be scanned as one document. Letters or references sent in the mail will not be included with the student’s application.

Q19. Do the provisions of the “Fly America Act” apply to this program? Does it benefit a student’s application to request a lower amount, if he/she can find a cheaper non-U.S. carrier airfare?

A19 All travel must comply with the Fly America Act. International travel budget estimates should be based on jet economy high season rates on U.S. Flag carriers where available. Reviewers do not evaluate a student’s budget request as part of the application review process.

Q20. What if a student is planning to get married after he/she applies, or is expecting a baby? Is he/she eligible for a dependent’s allowance?

A20. Availability of funds and the date of the marriage or birth will determine whether an allowance can be awarded. Funds will not be available after September 30, 2016.

Q21. What signatures are required for G5 e-Application?

A22. No signatures are necessary for the student’s application at the time of application submittal. However, signatures from a student’s doctor/nurse practitioner and advisor may be requested at a later date.

Q23. Whom should the student contact in the event of technical problems with G5 e-Application (e.g., problems accessing the form)?

A23. If the student experiences any technical difficulties, he/she should contact the G5 e-Application Help Desk at 1-888-336-8930 (TTY: 1-855-333-2807, local 202-401-6238) Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST time.

Q24. If the student has a question specific to the DDRA program (e.g., eligibility requirements) whom should he/she contact?

A24. The student’s first point of contact is always the institutional Project Director. The Project Director may then contact the US/ED program office at [email protected], if further clarification is needed.

Q25. When will students be notified whether or not they have been selected?

A25. The review process for DDRA Program applications is lengthy and multi-faceted, so announcement times may vary. Please contact the Project Director for institutional notification deadlines.

Q26. When are fellowships activated?

A26. A fellowship may be activated after a Grant Award Notification (GAN) has been issued, host country visa and research requirements have been met; human subject research clearance, if required, has been given by the student’s institution and US/ED reviewer; and travel approval has been obtained by the Project Director from US/ED. The GAN will specify the performance and budget periods. All research must be completed during these periods. The performance and budget period for the FY 2016 fellows begins October 1, 2016.

Q27. If a student relocates after submitting his/her application, should he/she send US/ED address updates?

A27. No. The Project Director is the first point of contact for students. Students must provide any changes and update to application information to the Project Directors.

Q28. May the university accept the award on a student’s behalf if the student is overseas during the notification period?

A28. Yes. If the student has not received a fellowship that duplicates the DDRA award benefits, the university can accept an award on the student’s behalf. The student should leave a letter with the Project Director authorizing acceptance of the award on his/her behalf.

Q29. Must a fellow apply for his/her own visa and research clearance?

A29. Yes. Fellows are advised to contact the host country’s Fulbright Commissions and U.S. embassies for guidance on obtaining appropriate visas and clearances.

Q30. May a student request copies of his/her application’s panel reviewers’ comments?

A30. All panel reviewers’ comments will be sent to the institutional Project Director upon announcement of the awards. Students should contact their Project Director to request a copy.

Q31. If a student’s research project requires Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval what information needs to be provided in the DDRA application?

A31. Student applicants submit a completed Human Subjects Narrative. IRB approval is not needed at the time of application, however, a narrative must be submitted to the Project Director for uploading into the final application. The instructions for completing the narrative are in the ED Supplemental Form to the SF 424.

Q32. Am I eligible to apply for a DDRA fellowship if my language of research is English or my heritage language?

A32. Yes. Students whose language of research is English or their heritage language are eligible to apply for a DDRA fellowship. However, only applicants who are using languages other than English or a native language are eligible to receive points under the “Qualifications of the Applicant” section criterion #3. Applicants using English or their native language should review Item 3 under “Qualifications of the Applicant” on the technical review form. [Please see section on “Special Note on Language Acquisition” regarding language acquisition information for applicants.]

Q33. May I request funds for hotel, lodging or per diem expenses?

A33. No. The maintenance amount awarded is based on the cities/regions and the research period spent in the approved area and should cover the lodging and other living expenses of the fellow. Therefore, DDRA funds will not be awarded for hotel stays nor for per diem expenses during the same research period when a maintenance allowance is awarded.

Q34. May permanent residents of Russia apply to Russia as one of the research sites?

A34. For the Fiscal Year 2016 DDRA competition, we will only accept applications from students to conduct research in Russia who are U.S. citizens. Applications from students who are permanent U.S. residents for research in Russia will be found ineligible and will not be reviewed.

Q35. What if my research location is not approved for travel by the U.S. Department of State Fulbright Programs?

A35. US/ED will not approve travel to countries for which the U.S. Department of State has strongly urged private American citizens to depart immediately for reasons of personal security (i.e., “ordered departure”), or suspended its Fulbright program for the same reason. US/ED will not approve travel to countries under an “authorized departure” where the Ambassador has specifically requested Fulbright fellows to leave for security or health reasons. For up-to-date information on travel warnings, please consult the U.S. Department of State travel warnings and consular information sheets at http://travel.state.gov/.

Q36. Can I have two Fulbright Fellowships (i.e., DDRA and U.S. Department of State Fulbright US Student Program (FUSP) at the same time?

No. Under 34 CFR 662.22(b), no applicant may receive concurrently a grant from the FUSP and a grant from the Fulbright-Hays DDRA Fellowship Program.

Q37. Can I accept an FUSP award and then pay back the program if I want to accept the DDRA award?

Once a candidate has accepted an award from FUSP and FUSP has expended funds on the student, the student is then ineligible for a grant under the Fulbright-Hays DDRA Fellowship Program. A student applying for a grant under the Fulbright-Hays DDRA Fellowship Program must indicate on the application if the student has currently applied for a FUSP grant. If, at any point, the candidate accepts a FUSP award prior to being notified of the candidate’s status with the Fulbright-Hays DDRA Fellowship Program, the candidate should immediately notify the program contact person. If, after consultation with FUSP, we determine that FUSP has expended funds on the student (e.g., the candidate has attended the pre-departure orientation or was issued grant funds), the candidate will be deemed ineligible for an award under the Fulbright-Hays DDRA Fellowship Program at that time.

Please note that this is a change in policy from previous years and there will be no flexibility on this issue. Likewise, it is understood that, should the candidate apply to both the FUSP and DDRA programs, he/she will be in similar communications with both offices on his/her status.

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Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Program Form 022
1.	Last Name, First, Middle
2.	Date of Birth	3.	Country of Birth	4.	Gender	 M
						 F
5.	Name of US Institution of Higher Education			6.	Major Academic Discipline
7.	Language and Area Studies Specialization - Check One Area Only
	 Africa • AF				 Near East • NE
	 Western Hemisphere • WH				 South Asia • SA
	 Central/Eastern Europe and Eurasia • CEE				 Southeast Asia • SEA
	 East Asia • EA
8.	Country(ies) of Research			9.	Language(s) of Research
10.	Dates of Proposed Research			11.	Tentative Date Advanced to Candidacy
12.	Current Address, Phone & E-Mail			13.	Citizenship
					 United States
					 Resident Alien
					Alien Registration No. _______________
14.	Veteran's Status		 Yes	15.	Career Goal	 Teaching
			 No			 Other
16.	Proposed Dissertation Title
17.	Dissertation Abstract (no more than 120 words)

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18.	Name(s) of Accompanying Dependent(s)		Relationship		Age
19.	Previous Overseas Travel
20.	Grant Refunds Due	 Yes	21.	Default on Loans	 Yes
		 No			 No
22.	Previously Awarded Fellowships
	 Group Projects Abroad (GPA)			 Title VI FLAS
	 Jacob Javits			 State Dept. / IIE Fulbright
	 Other (please specify) ____________________
23.	Current Application for Other Fellowships
	 Group Projects Abroad (GPA)			 Social Science Research Council (SSRC)
	 Int'l Research and Exchanges Board (IREX)			 Title VI FLAS
	 Jacob Javits			 State Dept. / IIE Fulbright
	 NSEP / Academy for Educational Development			 Other (please specify) ____________________
24.	Certification
	List date of physical. Enter the name of the physician or certified nurse who can testify that the candidate named in this application is physically and psychologically able to carry out all phases of the project as described in this proposal.
	Name of Physician or Certified Nurse Practitioner			Address		Telephone No.




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25.	Budget Request
a.	International Travel and Baggage				$
	Jet travel for the itinerary:


b.	Maintenance Allowance				$
	City and Country	No. of Months	Monthly Rate	Subtotal




c.	Dependent(s) Allowance				$
	1st Dependent	No. of Months	Monthly Rate	Subtotal



	Additional Dependents	No. of Months	Monthly Rate	Subtotal



d.	Project Allowance				$
e.	Health and Accident Insurance (for fellow only)				$
f.	Administrative Fee to US Applicant Institution				$100
g.	Total				$

26.	Student Certification
	I certify that all information provided on this form is correct to the best of my knowledge.
	Name of Applicant				Date
27.	Advisor Review
	Date of advisor’s review of application.
	Name of Dissertation Advisor				Date

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28. Curriculum Vita

29. Project Description

(Application Narrative May Not Exceed the Page Limit as Described in the Federal Register.)

Bibliography

Host Country Supporting Materials

(Only one document may be uploaded. Please combine all materials into one document for uploading.)

Unofficial Transcript(s)

(Only one document may be uploaded. Please combine all materials into one document for uploading.)

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FULBRIGHT-HAYS FOREIGN LANGUAGE REFERENCE FORM

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

WASHINGTON, DC 20006-8521

Name of Individual Applicant

Name of Institution

Countries of Research

Language

Proposed Project or Dissertation Title

To be completed by a college/university language teacher and sent to the contact person at the applicant's college or university. Under Section 552a(d) of the Privacy Act, the content of this form is subject to review by the applicant and others accompanying him or her, upon request.

Speaking and Listening (check one)

Unable to function in the spoken language

Able to satisfy basic survival needs and maintain very simple conversation on familiar topics

Able to satisfy routine social demands and limited work requirements

Able to participate effectively in most formal and informal conversations on practical and social

topics and on professional topics in restricted contexts

Able to use the language fluently and accurately on all levels pertinent to professional needs

Use of the language is functionally equivalent to a well-educated native speaker

Reading (check one)

No practical ability to read the language

Sufficient comprehension to read very simple connected written material in a form equivalent to

usual printing or typescript

Sufficient comprehension to read simple, authentic texts on subjects within a familiar context

Able to read within a normal range of speed and with almost complete comprehension a variety of

authentic prose material on unfamiliar subjects, as well as technical material

Able to read fluently and accurately all styles and forms of the language pertinent to professional

needs, including all materials in one's special field

Reading proficiency is functionally equivalent to a well-educated native speaker

Writing (check one)

No functional ability in writing

Sufficient control of the writing system to meet limited demands

Sufficient control of the writing system to meet most survival needs and limited social demands

Ability to write with some precision and in some detail about most common topics

Able to use the language effectively in most formal and informal written exchanges on practical,

social, and professional topics

Writing proficiency is equal to that of a well-educated native speaker

Please indicate briefly how your evaluation was determined (e.g. two years of coursework, a test, etc.).

Name

Position or Title

University

Signature

Date

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Fulbright-Hays Graduate Student Reference Form

U.S. Department of Education

Washington, DC 20006-8521

Name of Individual Applicant

Name of Institution

Countries of Research

Language(s)

Proposed Project or Dissertation Title

To be completed by referee and sent to the contact person at the applicant's college or university. Under Section 552a(d) of the Privacy Act, the content of this form is subject to review by the applicant and others accompanying him or her, upon request.

In completing this form, please keep in mind that the applicant for a Fulbright-Hays fellowship may be considered by host country citizens as representing his or her academic community and that his or her university, future U.S. scholars, and his or her country may be judged by the applicant's actions and statements. Consequently, personal suitability, as well as academic excellence, is an important criterion to be considered.

1. How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant?

2. Please indicate the applicant's ability and professional competence in comparison with other individuals whom you have known

at similar stages in their careers:

Below Average (lowest 40%)

Average (mid 20%)

Above Average (next 15%)

Very Good (next 10%)

Out–standing (next 10%)

Excep–tional (highest 5%)

Inadequate opportunity to observe

A. General knowledge

B. Knowledge in chosen field

C. Motivation and seriousness of purpose

D. Ability to plan and carry out research

E. Ability to express thoughts in speech and writing

F. Ability to withstand stress

G. Self-reliance and independence

H. Ability to make sound judgments

I. Potential for future growth in chosen field

J. Ability to communicate with people

K. Impression to be made abroad

On an extra 8-1/2" X 11" sheet, please comment specifically on the feasibility of the applicant's project in terms of resources

available abroad, ability of the applicant to carry out the project in the allotted time, linguistic preparation for the proposed plan, the candidate's ability to adapt to a different cultural environment, and any other factors which you believe may have a bearing on the candidate's successful experience overseas. Also indicate your opinion as to the merit or validity of the project itself.

Name

Position or Title

University

Signature

Date


Fulbright-Hays Maintenance Allowances

Fulbright-Hays training grants maintenance allowances are based on current cost-of-living data provided by the Department of State. Additional and more up-to-date information on costs of living obtained at the time individual applications are reviewed by diplomatic missions and binational commissions overseas may require modifications of these rates at a later date. The information provided are estimates only. The US/ED retains the right to revise the maintenance amounts based on appropriations. The allowances of fellows jointly sponsored by US/ED and other organizations [e.g., SSRC, NSF] will be adjusted accordingly.

Locality	Location Name		MONTHLY STIPEND		FIRST DEPENDENT		ADD'L DEPENDENT(S)
ALBANIA		[Other]		$1,053	$421	$211
ALBANIA		Tirana		$2,475	$990	$495
ALGERIA		[Other]		$2,736	$1,094	$547
ALGERIA		Algiers		$2,475	$990	$495
ANDORRA		Andorra		$2,988	$1,195	$598
ANGOLA		[Other]		$5,175	$2,070	$1,035
ANGOLA		Luanda		$5,175	$2,070	$1,035
ANGUILLA		Anguilla		$2,178	$871	$436
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA		[Other]		$621	$248	$124
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA		Antigua and Barbuda		$2,691	$1,076	$538
ARGENTINA		[Other]		$2,628	$1,051	$526
ARGENTINA		Bariloche		$2,970	$1,188	$594
ARGENTINA		Buenos Aires		$3,078	$1,231	$616
ARGENTINA		Mendoza		$2,583	$1,033	$517
ARMENIA		[Other]		$2,160	$864	$432
ARMENIA		Yerevan		$2,160	$864	$432
ASCENSION ISLAND		Ascension Island		$378	$151	$76
AUSTRALIA		[Other]		$2,070	$828	$414
AUSTRALIA		Adelaide		$2,430	$972	$486
AUSTRALIA		Bendigo		$3,447	$1,379	$689
AUSTRALIA		Brisbane		$2,313	$925	$463
AUSTRALIA		Broome		$3,771	$1,508	$754
AUSTRALIA		Cairns		$2,070	$828	$414
AUSTRALIA		Canberra		$2,502	$1,001	$500
AUSTRALIA		Darwin, Northern Territory		$2,916	$1,166	$583
AUSTRALIA		Exmouth		$2,502	$1,001	$500
AUSTRALIA		Fremantle		$2,556	$1,022	$511
AUSTRALIA		Hobart		$2,592	$1,037	$518
AUSTRALIA		Melbourne		$2,943	$1,177	$589
AUSTRALIA		Perth		$3,042	$1,217	$608
AUSTRALIA		Richmond, NSW		$2,241	$896	$448
AUSTRALIA		Sydney		$3,465	$1,386	$693
AUSTRIA		[Other]		$3,006	$1,202	$601
AUSTRIA		Graz		$3,069	$1,228	$614
AUSTRIA		Innsbruck		$3,006	$1,202	$601
AUSTRIA		Linz		$2,898	$1,159	$580
AUSTRIA		Salzburg		$3,159	$1,264	$632
AUSTRIA		Vienna		$3,033	$1,213	$607
AZERBAIJAN		[Other]		$1,611	$644	$322
AZERBAIJAN		Baku		$3,249	$1,300	$650
AZERBAIJAN		Ganja		$1,935	$774	$387
AZERBAIJAN		Qabala		$1,908	$763	$382
BAHAMAS		[Other]		$2,394	$958	$479
BAHAMAS		Andros Island		$2,394	$958	$479
BAHAMAS		Eleuthera Island		$3,834	$1,534	$767
BAHAMAS		Grand Bahama Island		$2,817	$1,127	$563
BAHAMAS		Nassau		$4,293	$1,717	$859
BAHRAIN		Bahrain		$3,564	$1,426	$713
BANGLADESH		[Other]		$1,296	$518	$259
BANGLADESH		Chittagong		$1,539	$616	$308
BANGLADESH		Dhaka		$2,610	$1,044	$522
BANGLADESH		Sylhet		$1,566	$626	$313
BARBADOS		Barbados		$2,754	$1,102	$551
BARBADOS		Barbados		$3,834	$1,534	$767
BELARUS		[Other]		$2,763	$1,105	$553
BELARUS		Minsk		$2,763	$1,105	$553
BELGIUM		[Other]		$1,314	$526	$263
BELGIUM		Antwerp		$2,556	$1,022	$511
BELGIUM		Brugge		$1,908	$763	$382
BELGIUM		Brussels		$2,682	$1,073	$536
BELGIUM		Diegem		$2,682	$1,073	$536
BELGIUM		Kleine Brogel		$1,683	$673	$337
BELGIUM		Liege		$1,872	$749	$374
BELGIUM		SHAPE/Chievres		$1,665	$666	$333
BELGIUM		Zaventem		$2,682	$1,073	$536
BELIZE		[Other]		$2,061	$824	$412
BELIZE		Belize City		$2,061	$824	$412
BELIZE		Belmopan		$2,178	$871	$436
BELIZE		Caye Caulker		$2,259	$904	$452
BELIZE		San Pedro		$2,457	$983	$491
BENIN		[Other]		$1,323	$529	$265
BENIN		Cotonou		$1,845	$738	$369
BERMUDA		Bermuda		$5,184	$2,074	$1,037
BHUTAN		Bhutan		$3,528	$1,411	$706
BOLIVIA		[Other]		$999	$400	$200
BOLIVIA		Cochabamba		$1,206	$482	$241
BOLIVIA		La Paz		$1,755	$702	$351
BOLIVIA		Santa Cruz		$1,953	$781	$391
BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA		[Other]		$1,629	$652	$326
BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA		Sarajevo		$1,629	$652	$326
BOTSWANA		[Other]		$1,917	$767	$383
BOTSWANA		Francistown		$1,521	$608	$304
BOTSWANA		Gaborone		$2,016	$806	$403
BOTSWANA		Kasane		$2,034	$814	$407
BOTSWANA		Selebi Phikwe		$1,287	$515	$257
BRAZIL		[Other]		$2,763	$1,105	$553
BRAZIL		Belem		$1,503	$601	$301
BRAZIL		Belo Horizonte		$1,368	$547	$274
BRAZIL		Brasilia		$3,537	$1,415	$707
BRAZIL		Fortaleza		$2,916	$1,166	$583
BRAZIL		Foz do Iguacu		$1,035	$414	$207
BRAZIL		Goiania		$2,925	$1,170	$585
BRAZIL		Manaus		$2,187	$875	$437
BRAZIL		Natal		$2,646	$1,058	$529
BRAZIL		Porto Alegre		$1,476	$590	$295
BRAZIL		Porto Velho		$1,224	$490	$245
BRAZIL		Recife, Pernambuco		$2,628	$1,051	$526
BRAZIL		Rio de Janeiro		$4,662	$1,865	$932
BRAZIL		Salvador da Bahia		$2,898	$1,159	$580
BRAZIL		Sao Paulo		$3,384	$1,354	$677
BRUNEI		[Other]		$1,107	$443	$221
BRUNEI		Bandar Seri Begawan		$2,610	$1,044	$522
BRUNEI		Jerudong		$3,159	$1,264	$632
BULGARIA		[Other]		$1,359	$544	$272
BULGARIA		Bourgas		$1,188	$475	$238
BULGARIA		Plovdiv		$2,043	$817	$409
BULGARIA		Sofia		$2,430	$972	$486
BULGARIA		Varna		$1,395	$558	$279
BURKINA FASO		[Other]		$1,116	$446	$223
BURKINA FASO		Bobo Dioulasso		$1,116	$446	$223
BURKINA FASO		Ouagadougou		$2,286	$914	$457
BURMA		[Other]		$2,871	$1,148	$574
BURMA		Naypyitaw		$2,295	$918	$459
BURMA		Rangoon		$3,123	$1,249	$625
BURUNDI		[Other]		$1,683	$673	$337
BURUNDI		Bujumbura		$1,683	$673	$337
CABO VERDE		[Other]		$927	$371	$185
CABO VERDE		Boa Vista Island		$1,872	$749	$374
CABO VERDE		Fogo		$1,152	$461	$230
CABO VERDE		Praia		$2,061	$824	$412
CABO VERDE		Sal Island		$2,151	$860	$430
CABO VERDE		Sao Tiago Island		$819	$328	$164
CABO VERDE		Sao Vicente Island		$1,683	$673	$337
CAMBODIA		[Other]		$1,503	$601	$301
CAMBODIA		Phnom Penh		$2,124	$850	$425
CAMBODIA		Siem Reap		$2,259	$904	$452
CAMBODIA		Sihanoukville		$1,368	$547	$274
CAMEROON		[Other]		$1,296	$518	$259
CAMEROON		Douala		$2,061	$824	$412
CAMEROON		Limbe		$1,674	$670	$335
CAMEROON		Yaounde		$2,142	$857	$428
CANADA		[Other]		$1,890	$756	$378
CANADA		Banff		$3,177	$1,271	$635
CANADA		Calgary		$3,195	$1,278	$639
CANADA		Dartmouth		$2,097	$839	$419
CANADA		Edmonton		$2,106	$842	$421
CANADA		Fort McMurray, Alberta		$2,718	$1,087	$544
CANADA		Fredericton		$1,917	$767	$383
CANADA		Gander, Newfoundland		$1,908	$763	$382
CANADA		Halifax		$2,097	$839	$419
CANADA		London, Ontario		$1,881	$752	$376
CANADA		Mississauga		$1,395	$558	$279
CANADA		Moncton		$1,989	$796	$398
CANADA		Montreal		$2,250	$900	$450
CANADA		Nanoose Bay		$1,692	$677	$338
CANADA		Northwest Territories		$1,494	$598	$299
CANADA		Ottawa		$1,962	$785	$392
CANADA		Prince Edward Island		$2,403	$961	$481
CANADA		Quebec		$3,573	$1,429	$715
CANADA		Regina, Saskatchewan		$2,547	$1,019	$509
CANADA		Richmond		$2,178	$871	$436
CANADA		Saskatoon, Saskatchewan		$2,502	$1,001	$500
CANADA		Sidney		$2,457	$983	$491
CANADA		St. John's, Newfoundland		$2,349	$940	$470
CANADA		Toronto		$2,547	$1,019	$509
CANADA		Vancouver		$2,961	$1,184	$592
CANADA		Vancouver		$2,169	$868	$434
CANADA		Victoria		$2,457	$983	$491
CANADA		Winnipeg		$2,268	$907	$454
CAYMAN ISLANDS		Cayman Islands		$6,615	$2,646	$1,323
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC				$2,943	$1,177	$589
CHAD		[Other]		$2,457	$983	$491
CHAD		Ndjamena		$2,781	$1,112	$556
CHAGOS ARCHIPELAGO		Chagos Archipelago		$1,224	$490	$245
CHILE		[Other]		$2,439	$976	$488
CHILE		Santiago		$2,754	$1,102	$551
CHINA		[Other]		$2,259	$904	$452
CHINA		Beijing		$3,393	$1,357	$679
CHINA		Changchun		$2,403	$961	$481
CHINA		Chengdu		$2,025	$810	$405
CHINA		Chongqing		$1,638	$655	$328
CHINA		Dalian		$2,466	$986	$493
CHINA		Fuzhou		$2,682	$1,073	$536
CHINA		Guangzhou		$3,663	$1,465	$733
CHINA		Guilin		$2,412	$965	$482
CHINA		Haikou		$2,592	$1,037	$518
CHINA		Hangzhou		$2,637	$1,055	$527
CHINA		Harbin		$2,592	$1,037	$518
CHINA		Jinan		$1,854	$742	$371
CHINA		Lhasa		$1,647	$659	$329
CHINA		Lijiang		$2,574	$1,030	$515
CHINA		Nanjing		$1,890	$756	$378
CHINA		Nanning		$2,250	$900	$450
CHINA		Ningbo		$2,070	$828	$414
CHINA		Qingdao		$2,205	$882	$441
CHINA		Sanya		$2,340	$936	$468
CHINA		Shanghai		$3,618	$1,447	$724
CHINA		Shantou		$2,043	$817	$409
CHINA		Shenyang		$2,700	$1,080	$540
CHINA		Shenzhen		$3,591	$1,436	$718
CHINA		Suzhou		$2,277	$911	$455
CHINA		Tianjin		$2,187	$875	$437
CHINA		Urumqi		$2,025	$810	$405
CHINA		Wuhan		$2,259	$904	$452
CHINA		Xiamen		$2,439	$976	$488
CHINA		Xian		$2,160	$864	$432
CHINA		Zhuhai		$2,250	$900	$450
COCOS (KEELING) ISLANDS		Cocos Islands		$972	$389	$194
COLOMBIA		[Other]		$2,250	$900	$450
COLOMBIA		Barranquilla		$2,016	$806	$403
COLOMBIA		Bogota		$3,438	$1,375	$688
COLOMBIA		Buenaventura		$1,971	$788	$394
COLOMBIA		Cali		$2,241	$896	$448
COLOMBIA		Cartagena		$3,699	$1,480	$740
COLOMBIA		Medellin		$2,358	$943	$472
COLOMBIA		San Andres		$2,250	$900	$450
COLOMBIA		Santa Marta		$2,241	$896	$448
COMOROS		[Other]		$1,287	$515	$257
COMOROS		Moroni		$1,719	$688	$344
COOK ISLANDS		[Other]		$2,736	$1,094	$547
COOK ISLANDS		Rarotonga		$2,736	$1,094	$547
COSTA RICA		[Other]		$2,304	$922	$461
COSTA RICA		San Jose		$2,304	$922	$461
COTE D'IVOIRE		[Other]		$1,404	$562	$281
COTE D'IVOIRE		Abidjan		$2,862	$1,145	$572
COTE D'IVOIRE		Yamoussoukro		$1,287	$515	$257
CROATIA		[Other]		$2,565	$1,026	$513
CROATIA		Cavtat		$4,392	$1,757	$878
CROATIA		Cavtat		$3,294	$1,318	$659
CROATIA		Dubrovnik		$4,392	$1,757	$878
CROATIA		Split		$3,492	$1,397	$698
CROATIA		Zagreb		$2,565	$1,026	$513
CUBA		[Other]		$1,125	$450	$225
CUBA		Guantanamo Bay		$1,008	$403	$202
CUBA		Havana		$2,844	$1,138	$569
CUBA		Holguin		$1,278	$511	$256
CUBA		Matanzas		$1,296	$518	$259
CUBA		Santiago		$1,323	$529	$265
CUBA		Trinidad		$1,251	$500	$250
CYPRUS		[Other]		$2,502	$1,001	$500
CYPRUS		Akrotiri		$2,583	$1,033	$517
CYPRUS		Limassol		$2,583	$1,033	$517
CYPRUS		Nicosia		$2,565	$1,026	$513
CYPRUS		Paphos		$2,538	$1,015	$508
CZECH REPUBLIC		[Other]		$1,962	$785	$392
CZECH REPUBLIC		Brno		$2,502	$1,001	$500
CZECH REPUBLIC		Prague		$3,744	$1,498	$749
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO		[Other]		$1,683	$673	$337
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO		Bukavu		$2,196	$878	$439
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO		Goma		$1,791	$716	$358
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO		Kinshasa		$3,654	$1,462	$731
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO		Lubumbashi		$2,367	$947	$473
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO		Mbuji Mayi, Kasai		$1,629	$652	$326
DENMARK		[Other]		$2,718	$1,087	$544
DENMARK		Aalborg		$2,673	$1,069	$535
DENMARK		Copenhagen		$3,024	$1,210	$605
DENMARK		Lyngby		$3,024	$1,210	$605
DENMARK		Odense		$2,790	$1,116	$558
DJIBOUTI		[Other]		$1,386	$554	$277
DJIBOUTI		Djibouti City		$3,087	$1,235	$617
DOMINICA		Dominica		$1,989	$796	$398
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC		[Other]		$1,710	$684	$342
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC		La Romana		$2,403	$961	$481
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC		Puerto Plata		$1,422	$569	$284
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC		Santo Domingo		$2,250	$900	$450
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC		Sosua		$1,422	$569	$284
ECUADOR		[Other]		$1,818	$727	$364
ECUADOR		Cuenca		$1,818	$727	$364
ECUADOR		Galapagos Islands		$3,735	$1,494	$747
ECUADOR		Guayaquil		$2,475	$990	$495
ECUADOR		Manta		$1,611	$644	$322
ECUADOR		Quito		$2,673	$1,069	$535
EGYPT		[Other]		$1,674	$670	$335
EGYPT		Alexandria		$2,070	$828	$414
EGYPT		Aswan		$2,043	$817	$409
EGYPT		Cairo		$2,403	$961	$481
EGYPT		Luxor		$2,061	$824	$412
EGYPT		Sharm el Sheikh		$2,043	$817	$409
EL SALVADOR		[Other]		$891	$356	$178
EL SALVADOR		San Salvador		$1,989	$796	$398
EQUATORIAL GUINEA		[Other]		$2,772	$1,109	$554
EQUATORIAL GUINEA		Malabo		$2,772	$1,109	$554
ERITREA		[Other]		$1,305	$522	$261
ERITREA		Asmara		$2,187	$875	$437
ERITREA		Keren		$1,305	$522	$261
ERITREA		Massawa		$1,557	$623	$311
ESTONIA		[Other]		$1,494	$598	$299
ESTONIA		Tallinn		$2,052	$821	$410
ETHIOPIA		[Other]		$1,413	$565	$283
ETHIOPIA		Addis Ababa		$3,600	$1,440	$720
FALKLAND ISLANDS		Falkland Islands		$1,710	$684	$342
FAROE ISLANDS		Faroe Islands		$2,763	$1,105	$553
FIJI		[Other]		$2,142	$857	$428
FIJI		Korolevu		$1,296	$518	$259
FIJI		Nadi		$2,493	$997	$499
FIJI		Natadola		$5,157	$2,063	$1,031
FIJI		Sigatoka		$1,989	$796	$398
FIJI		Suva		$2,142	$857	$428
FINLAND		[Other]		$2,250	$900	$450
FINLAND		Helsinki		$2,790	$1,116	$558
FRANCE		[Other]		$2,889	$1,156	$578
FRANCE		Bordeaux		$2,925	$1,170	$585
FRANCE		Cannes		$5,544	$2,218	$1,109
FRANCE		Cannes		$4,185	$1,674	$837
FRANCE		Deauville		$3,942	$1,577	$788
FRANCE		Lyon		$2,988	$1,195	$598
FRANCE		Marseille		$3,186	$1,274	$637
FRANCE		Montpellier		$3,159	$1,264	$632
FRANCE		Nice		$3,069	$1,228	$614
FRANCE		Paris		$4,320	$1,728	$864
FRANCE		Strasbourg		$3,258	$1,303	$652
FRANCE		Toulouse		$3,078	$1,231	$616
FRENCH GUIANA		French Guiana		$2,295	$918	$459
FRENCH POLYNESIA		French Polynesia		$3,789	$1,516	$758
GABON		[Other]		$2,853	$1,141	$571
GABON		Libreville		$4,185	$1,674	$837
GEORGIA		[Other]		$1,215	$486	$243
GEORGIA		Ajara Region		$2,610	$1,044	$522
GEORGIA		Borjomi		$1,458	$583	$292
GEORGIA		Gudauri		$1,575	$630	$315
GEORGIA		Gudauri		$2,151	$860	$430
GEORGIA		Kutaisi		$1,449	$580	$290
GEORGIA		Tbilisi		$3,069	$1,228	$614
GERMANY		[Other]		$2,475	$990	$495
GERMANY		Berlin		$2,781	$1,112	$556
GERMANY		Boeblingen		$2,835	$1,134	$567
GERMANY		Bonames		$3,303	$1,321	$661
GERMANY		Bonn		$2,475	$990	$495
GERMANY		Bremen		$2,691	$1,076	$538
GERMANY		Cologne		$2,970	$1,188	$594
GERMANY		Dresden		$2,736	$1,094	$547
GERMANY		Duesseldorf		$2,709	$1,084	$542
GERMANY		Echterdingen		$2,835	$1,134	$567
GERMANY		Erfurt		$2,772	$1,109	$554
GERMANY		Eschborn		$3,303	$1,321	$661
GERMANY		Esslingen		$2,835	$1,134	$567
GERMANY		Frankfurt am Main		$3,303	$1,321	$661
GERMANY		Garmisch-Partenkirchen		$2,898	$1,159	$580
GERMANY		Hamburg		$2,718	$1,087	$544
GERMANY		Hannover		$2,286	$914	$457
GERMANY		Heidelberg		$2,772	$1,109	$554
GERMANY		Herongen		$2,709	$1,084	$542
GERMANY		Hoechst		$3,303	$1,321	$661
GERMANY		Kalkar		$2,709	$1,084	$542
GERMANY		Koenigswinter		$2,475	$990	$495
GERMANY		Kornwestheim		$2,835	$1,134	$567
GERMANY		Leipzig		$2,583	$1,033	$517
GERMANY		Ludwigsburg		$2,835	$1,134	$567
GERMANY		Mainz		$2,781	$1,112	$556
GERMANY		Moenchen-Gladbach		$2,709	$1,084	$542
GERMANY		Munich		$2,871	$1,148	$574
GERMANY		Nellingen		$2,835	$1,134	$567
GERMANY		Oberammergau		$2,898	$1,159	$580
GERMANY		Offenbach		$3,303	$1,321	$661
GERMANY		Roedelheim		$3,303	$1,321	$661
GERMANY		Sindelfingen		$2,835	$1,134	$567
GERMANY		Stuttgart		$2,835	$1,134	$567
GERMANY		Tuebingen		$2,835	$1,134	$567
GERMANY		Twisteden		$2,709	$1,084	$542
GERMANY		Wiesbaden		$2,637	$1,055	$527
GHANA		[Other]		$1,287	$515	$257
GHANA		Accra		$2,979	$1,192	$596
GHANA		Takoradi		$2,538	$1,015	$508
GIBRALTAR		Gibraltar		$1,323	$529	$265
GREECE		[Other]		$2,088	$835	$418
GREECE		Athens		$2,871	$1,148	$574
GREECE		Iraklion (Crete)		$2,088	$835	$418
GREENLAND		[Other]		$2,340	$936	$468
GREENLAND		Ilulissat		$2,961	$1,184	$592
GREENLAND		Kangerlussuaq		$2,583	$1,033	$517
GREENLAND		Nuuk		$3,159	$1,264	$632
GREENLAND		Thule		$2,502	$1,001	$500
GRENADA		Grenada		$2,493	$997	$499
GRENADA		Grenada		$3,141	$1,256	$628
GUADELOUPE		[Other]		$1,413	$565	$283
GUADELOUPE		Saint Martin (French Part)		$2,223	$889	$445
GUATEMALA		[Other]		$1,638	$655	$328
GUATEMALA		Guatemala City		$2,007	$803	$401
GUINEA		[Other]		$945	$378	$189
GUINEA		Conakry		$2,943	$1,177	$589
GUINEA-BISSAU		[Other]		$1,053	$421	$211
GUINEA-BISSAU		Bissau		$2,142	$857	$428
GUYANA		[Other]		$1,890	$756	$378
GUYANA		Georgetown		$1,890	$756	$378
HAITI		[Other]		$1,620	$648	$324
HAITI		Cap Haitien		$2,169	$868	$434
HAITI		Jacmel		$1,557	$623	$311
HAITI		Montrouis		$2,151	$860	$430
HAITI		Petionville		$2,394	$958	$479
HAITI		Port-au-Prince		$2,394	$958	$479
HOLY SEE		Holy See		$4,383	$1,753	$877
HONDURAS		[Other]		$1,890	$756	$378
HONDURAS		Bay Islands		$2,799	$1,120	$560
HONDURAS		La Ceiba		$2,007	$803	$401
HONDURAS		San Pedro Sula		$2,565	$1,026	$513
HONDURAS		Tegucigalpa		$2,556	$1,022	$511
HONDURAS		Tela		$1,899	$760	$380
HONG KONG		Hong Kong		$4,815	$1,926	$963
HUNGARY		[Other]		$891	$356	$178
HUNGARY		Budapest		$2,277	$911	$455
HUNGARY		Papa		$891	$356	$178
ICELAND		[Other]		$2,484	$994	$497
ICELAND		Akureyri		$2,493	$997	$499
ICELAND		Reykjavik		$3,447	$1,379	$689
ICELAND		Reykjavik		$2,862	$1,145	$572
INDIA		[Other]		$2,619	$1,048	$524
INDIA		Agra		$2,655	$1,062	$531
INDIA		Bangalore		$4,266	$1,706	$853
INDIA		Chennai		$3,699	$1,480	$740
INDIA		Goa		$1,818	$727	$364
INDIA		Hyderabad		$3,105	$1,242	$621
INDIA		Kolkata		$3,744	$1,498	$749
INDIA		Mumbai		$4,635	$1,854	$927
INDIA		New Delhi		$3,600	$1,440	$720
INDIA		Pune		$3,105	$1,242	$621
INDIA		Trivandrum		$2,142	$857	$428
INDONESIA		[Other]		$1,314	$526	$263
INDONESIA		Bali		$3,537	$1,415	$707
INDONESIA		Bandung		$2,925	$1,170	$585
INDONESIA		Denpasar		$3,537	$1,415	$707
INDONESIA		Jakarta		$3,258	$1,303	$652
INDONESIA		Jayapura		$1,503	$601	$301
INDONESIA		Medan		$1,314	$526	$263
INDONESIA		Surabaya		$2,961	$1,184	$592
INDONESIA		Timika, Irian Jaya		$2,898	$1,159	$580
IRAN		[Other]		$1,395	$558	$279
IRAN		Tehran		$1,395	$558	$279
IRAQ		[Other]		$2,961	$1,184	$592
IRAQ		Baghdad		$99	$40	$20
IRAQ		Erbil		$2,484	$994	$497
IRELAND		[Other]		$2,205	$882	$441
IRELAND		Cork		$2,394	$958	$479
IRELAND		Dublin		$3,159	$1,264	$632
IRELAND		Galway		$2,484	$994	$497
ISRAEL		[Other]		$4,059	$1,624	$812
ISRAEL		Eilat		$4,626	$1,850	$925
ISRAEL		En Boqeq		$3,555	$1,422	$711
ISRAEL		Haifa		$3,897	$1,559	$779
ISRAEL		Herzliya-Pituach		$4,797	$1,919	$959
ISRAEL		Sedom		$3,555	$1,422	$711
ISRAEL		Tel Aviv		$5,139	$2,056	$1,028
ISRAEL		Tiberias		$4,059	$1,624	$812
ITALY		[Other]		$2,745	$1,098	$549
ITALY		Bari		$3,402	$1,361	$680
ITALY		Bologna		$3,519	$1,408	$704
ITALY		Bolzano		$2,178	$871	$436
ITALY		Capri		$5,148	$2,059	$1,030
ITALY		Catania		$3,555	$1,422	$711
ITALY		Como		$4,194	$1,678	$839
ITALY		Ferrara		$2,430	$972	$486
ITALY		Florence		$3,573	$1,429	$715
ITALY		Gaeta		$1,818	$727	$364
ITALY		Genoa		$3,051	$1,220	$610
ITALY		La Spezia		$2,169	$868	$434
ITALY		Milan		$4,383	$1,753	$877
ITALY		Modena		$2,313	$925	$463
ITALY		Naples		$2,880	$1,152	$576
ITALY		Palermo		$3,078	$1,231	$616
ITALY		Pisa		$2,007	$803	$401
ITALY		Pordenone-Aviano		$1,404	$562	$281
ITALY		Ravenna		$2,178	$871	$436
ITALY		Reggio Emilia		$2,457	$983	$491
ITALY		Rimini		$2,637	$1,055	$527
ITALY		Rome		$4,383	$1,753	$877
ITALY		Siena		$3,330	$1,332	$666
ITALY		Taormina		$3,555	$1,422	$711
ITALY		Treviso		$2,574	$1,030	$515
ITALY		Trieste		$2,853	$1,141	$571
ITALY		Turin		$3,393	$1,357	$679
ITALY		Venice		$4,518	$1,807	$904
ITALY		Verona		$2,394	$958	$479
ITALY		Vicenza		$1,404	$562	$281
JAMAICA		[Other]		$2,808	$1,123	$562
JAMAICA		Kingston		$2,808	$1,123	$562
JAMAICA		Montego Bay		$3,708	$1,483	$742
JAPAN		[Other]		$2,043	$817	$409
JAPAN		Akashi		$2,538	$1,015	$508
JAPAN		Akita		$1,755	$702	$351
JAPAN		Amagasaki		$2,538	$1,015	$508
JAPAN		Aomori		$1,692	$677	$338
JAPAN		Asahikawa		$1,602	$641	$320
JAPAN		Ashiya		$2,637	$1,055	$527
JAPAN		Awashima		$4,158	$1,663	$832
JAPAN		Beppu		$2,403	$961	$481
JAPAN		Chitose		$1,521	$608	$304
JAPAN		Fukui		$1,341	$536	$268
JAPAN		Fukuoka		$2,646	$1,058	$529
JAPAN		Fukuyama		$1,395	$558	$279
JAPAN		Gifu		$2,412	$965	$482
JAPAN		Hamamatsu		$1,998	$799	$400
JAPAN		Hiroshima		$1,989	$796	$398
JAPAN		Itazuke		$2,646	$1,058	$529
JAPAN		Izumisano		$2,367	$947	$473
JAPAN		Kagoshima		$2,070	$828	$414
JAPAN		Kanazawa		$1,638	$655	$328
JAPAN		Kitakyushu		$2,367	$947	$473
JAPAN		Kochi		$1,728	$691	$346
JAPAN		Komaki		$2,016	$806	$403
JAPAN		Kumamoto		$2,475	$990	$495
JAPAN		Kurashiki		$3,249	$1,300	$650
JAPAN		Kure		$1,953	$781	$391
JAPAN		Kushiro		$1,404	$562	$281
JAPAN		Kyoto		$3,087	$1,235	$617
JAPAN		Matsue		$1,368	$547	$274
JAPAN		Matsuyama		$1,998	$799	$400
JAPAN		Miyazaki City		$3,231	$1,292	$646
JAPAN		Morioka		$1,656	$662	$331
JAPAN		Nagasaki		$2,934	$1,174	$587
JAPAN		Nagoya		$2,601	$1,040	$520
JAPAN		Nara		$1,719	$688	$344
JAPAN		Narita		$2,304	$922	$461
JAPAN		Niigata		$1,494	$598	$299
JAPAN		Nishinomiya		$2,637	$1,055	$527
JAPAN		Obihiro		$1,773	$709	$355
JAPAN		Oita		$1,836	$734	$367
JAPAN		Okayama		$2,286	$914	$457
JAPAN		Okinawa Prefecture		$3,204	$1,282	$641
JAPAN		Osaka-Kobe		$2,538	$1,015	$508
JAPAN		Otsu		$2,115	$846	$423
JAPAN		Oyama		$1,485	$594	$297
JAPAN		Sapporo		$2,493	$997	$499
JAPAN		Sasebo		$1,953	$781	$391
JAPAN		Sendai		$2,286	$914	$457
JAPAN		Shiga		$2,115	$846	$423
JAPAN		Takamatsu		$1,665	$666	$333
JAPAN		Takayama		$2,133	$853	$427
JAPAN		Tokushima		$1,638	$655	$328
JAPAN		Tokyo City		$4,167	$1,667	$833
JAPAN		Tokyo-To		$2,160	$864	$432
JAPAN		Tottori		$1,773	$709	$355
JAPAN		Toyama		$2,007	$803	$401
JAPAN		Toyonaka		$2,331	$932	$466
JAPAN		Tsu		$2,043	$817	$409
JAPAN		Wakayama		$2,133	$853	$427
JAPAN		Yamato		$1,836	$734	$367
JAPAN		Yokohama		$2,097	$839	$419
JAPAN		Yokota		$1,746	$698	$349
JAPAN		Yufuin		$2,187	$875	$437
JERUSALEM		Jerusalem		$4,500	$1,800	$900
JORDAN		[Other]		$2,259	$904	$452
JORDAN		Amman		$3,510	$1,404	$702
JORDAN		Aqaba		$2,259	$904	$452
JORDAN		Dead Sea/Jordan Valley		$2,997	$1,199	$599
JORDAN		Dead Sea/Jordan Valley		$2,844	$1,138	$569
JORDAN		Petra		$2,709	$1,084	$542
KAZAKHSTAN		[Other]		$2,124	$850	$425
KAZAKHSTAN		Aktau		$2,754	$1,102	$551
KAZAKHSTAN		Almaty		$2,844	$1,138	$569
KAZAKHSTAN		Astana		$3,357	$1,343	$671
KENYA		[Other]		$1,746	$698	$349
KENYA		Lamu		$3,780	$1,512	$756
KENYA		Malindi		$2,907	$1,163	$581
KENYA		Malindi		$3,537	$1,415	$707
KENYA		Mara Area Region		$2,997	$1,199	$599
KENYA		Mombasa		$2,439	$976	$488
KENYA		Mt. Kenya Area		$3,447	$1,379	$689
KENYA		Nairobi		$3,690	$1,476	$738
KENYA		Nanyuki		$522	$209	$104
KENYA		Watamu		$2,898	$1,159	$580
KIRIBATI		[Other]		$999	$400	$200
KIRIBATI		Christmas Island		$1,260	$504	$252
KIRIBATI		Tarawa		$999	$400	$200
KOREA		[Other]		$1,107	$443	$221
KOREA		Busan		$3,339	$1,336	$668
KOREA		Changwon		$1,674	$670	$335
KOREA		Cheju		$2,943	$1,177	$589
KOREA		Chinju		$1,359	$544	$272
KOREA		Chongju		$1,098	$439	$220
KOREA		Chonju		$1,971	$788	$394
KOREA		Chung Ju		$1,278	$511	$256
KOREA		Incheon		$2,205	$882	$441
KOREA		Kimhae		$1,179	$472	$236
KOREA		Kumi		$1,611	$644	$322
KOREA		Kwangju		$2,583	$1,033	$517
KOREA		Kyongju		$2,034	$814	$407
KOREA		Masan		$1,206	$482	$241
KOREA		Pyeongchang		$2,547	$1,019	$509
KOREA		Pyongtaek		$1,260	$504	$252
KOREA		Seoul		$3,285	$1,314	$657
KOREA		Sokcho		$1,764	$706	$353
KOREA		Taegu		$2,277	$911	$455
KOREA		Taejon		$1,710	$684	$342
KOREA		Uijongbu		$1,107	$443	$221
KOREA		Ulsan		$2,502	$1,001	$500
KOSOVO		[Other]		$918	$367	$184
KOSOVO		Pristina		$1,431	$572	$286
KUWAIT		[Other]		$3,888	$1,555	$778
KUWAIT		Kuwait City		$3,888	$1,555	$778
KYRGYZSTAN		[Other]		$1,152	$461	$230
KYRGYZSTAN		Bishkek		$2,799	$1,120	$560
KYRGYZSTAN		Issyk-Kul Region		$1,728	$691	$346
LAOS		[Other]		$1,719	$688	$344
LAOS		Luang Prabang		$2,457	$983	$491
LAOS		Vientiane		$1,908	$763	$382
LATVIA		[Other]		$2,106	$842	$421
LATVIA		Riga		$2,106	$842	$421
LEBANON		[Other]		$1,890	$756	$378
LEBANON		Beirut		$1,890	$756	$378
LESOTHO		[Other]		$1,746	$698	$349
LESOTHO		Maseru		$1,287	$515	$257
LIBERIA		[Other]		$1,044	$418	$209
LIBERIA		Monrovia		$2,655	$1,062	$531
LIBYA		[Other]		$1,440	$576	$288
LIBYA		Benghazi		$1,764	$706	$353
LIBYA		Misurata		$1,764	$706	$353
LIBYA		Sirte		$1,764	$706	$353
LIBYA		Tripoli		$189	$76	$38
LIECHTENSTEIN		Liechtenstein		$3,636	$1,454	$727
LITHUANIA		[Other]		$1,998	$799	$400
LITHUANIA		Palanga		$2,799	$1,120	$560
LITHUANIA		Vilnius		$2,925	$1,170	$585
LUXEMBOURG		Luxembourg		$3,528	$1,411	$706
MACAU		Macau		$3,969	$1,588	$794
MACEDONIA		[Other]		$1,629	$652	$326
MACEDONIA		Ohrid		$1,629	$652	$326
MACEDONIA		Skopje		$2,286	$914	$457
MADAGASCAR		[Other]		$1,503	$601	$301
MADAGASCAR		Antananarivo		$2,133	$853	$427
MADAGASCAR		Nosy Be		$1,917	$767	$383
MALAWI		[Other]		$1,854	$742	$371
MALAWI		Blantyre		$2,187	$875	$437
MALAWI		Lilongwe		$2,187	$875	$437
MALAWI		Mangochi		$1,854	$742	$371
MALAWI		Salima		$2,466	$986	$493
MALAYSIA		[Other]		$1,278	$511	$256
MALAYSIA		Kota Kinabalu, Sabah		$1,278	$511	$256
MALAYSIA		Kuala Lumpur		$2,367	$947	$473
MALAYSIA		Kuantan		$1,161	$464	$232
MALAYSIA		Langkawi		$3,051	$1,220	$610
MALAYSIA		Melaka		$1,008	$403	$202
MALAYSIA		Penang		$1,206	$482	$241
MALDIVES		Maldives		$3,942	$1,577	$788
MALI		[Other]		$936	$374	$187
MALI		Bamako		$1,962	$785	$392
MALTA		Malta		$3,789	$1,516	$758
MARSHALL ISLANDS		[Other]		$747	$299	$149
MARSHALL ISLANDS		Kwajalein Atoll		$1,584	$634	$317
MARSHALL ISLANDS		Likiep Atoll		$1,017	$407	$203
MARSHALL ISLANDS		Majuro		$1,935	$774	$387
MARTINIQUE		Martinique		$3,501	$1,400	$700
MAURITANIA		[Other]		$756	$302	$151
MAURITANIA		Kaedi		$720	$288	$144
MAURITANIA		Nouadhibou		$1,224	$490	$245
MAURITANIA		Nouakchott		$1,827	$731	$365
MAURITIUS		Mauritius		$1,899	$760	$380
MAYOTTE ISLANDS		Mayotte Islands		$1,557	$623	$311
MEXICO		[Other]		$1,503	$601	$301
MEXICO		Acapulco		$2,358	$943	$472
MEXICO		Cabo San Lucas		$3,429	$1,372	$686
MEXICO		Campeche		$1,719	$688	$344
MEXICO		Cancun		$3,249	$1,300	$650
MEXICO		Chihuahua		$1,647	$659	$329
MEXICO		Ciudad Juarez		$1,206	$482	$241
MEXICO		Ciudad Victoria		$1,359	$544	$272
MEXICO		Colima		$1,755	$702	$351
MEXICO		Cozumel		$2,070	$828	$414
MEXICO		Cuernavaca		$1,899	$760	$380
MEXICO		Culiacan		$1,143	$457	$229
MEXICO		Ensenada		$1,890	$756	$378
MEXICO		Guadalajara		$2,439	$976	$488
MEXICO		Hermosillo		$1,566	$626	$313
MEXICO		Huatulco		$1,935	$774	$387
MEXICO		Ixtapa Zihuatanejo		$1,683	$673	$337
MEXICO		La Paz		$1,701	$680	$340
MEXICO		Manzanillo		$2,061	$824	$412
MEXICO		Matamoros		$1,359	$544	$272
MEXICO		Mazatlan		$1,674	$670	$335
MEXICO		Merida		$2,160	$864	$432
MEXICO		Mexicali		$1,998	$799	$400
MEXICO		Mexico City, D.F.		$3,258	$1,303	$652
MEXICO		Monterrey		$2,313	$925	$463
MEXICO		Morelia		$1,548	$619	$310
MEXICO		Nogales		$1,737	$695	$347
MEXICO		Nuevo Laredo		$1,440	$576	$288
MEXICO		Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo		$2,061	$824	$412
MEXICO		Puebla		$1,782	$713	$356
MEXICO		Puerto Penasco		$1,845	$738	$369
MEXICO		Puerto Vallarta		$2,520	$1,008	$504
MEXICO		Queretaro		$1,548	$619	$310
MEXICO		San Carlos		$1,458	$583	$292
MEXICO		San Miguel de Allende		$1,611	$644	$322
MEXICO		Tapachula		$1,359	$544	$272
MEXICO		Tijuana		$1,836	$734	$367
MEXICO		Valle del Bravo		$3,033	$1,213	$607
MEXICO		Veracruz		$1,719	$688	$344
MEXICO		Zacatecas		$1,773	$709	$355
MICRONESIA		[Other]		$1,665	$666	$333
MICRONESIA		Chuuk		$1,665	$666	$333
MICRONESIA		Kosrae		$1,782	$713	$356
MICRONESIA		Pohnpei		$1,809	$724	$362
MICRONESIA		Yap		$1,782	$713	$356
MOLDOVA		[Other]		$2,106	$842	$421
MOLDOVA		Chisinau		$2,106	$842	$421
MONACO		Monaco		$4,743	$1,897	$949
MONGOLIA		[Other]		$1,449	$580	$290
MONGOLIA		Ulaanbaatar		$2,565	$1,026	$513
MONTENEGRO		[Other]		$2,385	$954	$477
MONTENEGRO		Podgorica		$2,385	$954	$477
MONTSERRAT		Montserrat		$1,476	$590	$295
MOROCCO		[Other]		$1,782	$713	$356
MOROCCO		Agadir		$1,845	$738	$369
MOROCCO		Casablanca		$2,493	$997	$499
MOROCCO		Fes		$2,682	$1,073	$536
MOROCCO		Marrakech		$2,484	$994	$497
MOROCCO		Rabat		$2,043	$817	$409
MOROCCO		Tangier		$2,178	$871	$436
MOROCCO		Taroudant		$1,962	$785	$392
MOZAMBIQUE		[Other]		$2,727	$1,091	$545
MOZAMBIQUE		Maputo		$2,970	$1,188	$594
MOZAMBIQUE		Pemba		$2,727	$1,091	$545
NAMIBIA		[Other]		$864	$346	$173
NAMIBIA		Etosha		$900	$360	$180
NAMIBIA		Swakopmund		$1,188	$475	$238
NAMIBIA		Walvis Bay		$972	$389	$194
NAMIBIA		Windhoek		$2,178	$871	$436
NAURU		Nauru		$2,241	$896	$448
NEPAL		[Other]		$1,692	$677	$338
NEPAL		Kathmandu		$2,313	$925	$463
NEPAL		Pokhara		$1,656	$662	$331
NETHERLANDS		[Other]		$2,619	$1,048	$524
NETHERLANDS		Amsterdam		$3,258	$1,303	$652
NETHERLANDS		Coevorden		$2,376	$950	$475
NETHERLANDS		Eindhoven		$2,790	$1,116	$558
NETHERLANDS		Lisse		$2,592	$1,037	$518
NETHERLANDS		Maastricht		$3,267	$1,307	$653
NETHERLANDS		Noordwijk		$2,574	$1,030	$515
NETHERLANDS		Papendrecht		$2,772	$1,109	$554
NETHERLANDS		Rotterdam		$2,772	$1,109	$554
NETHERLANDS		Schiphol		$2,790	$1,116	$558
NETHERLANDS		The Hague		$2,700	$1,080	$540
NETHERLANDS		Utrecht		$2,439	$976	$488
NETHERLANDS		Ypenburg		$2,700	$1,080	$540
NETHERLANDS ANTILLES		[Other]		$2,214	$886	$443
NETHERLANDS ANTILLES		Aruba		$3,420	$1,368	$684
NETHERLANDS ANTILLES		Bonaire		$2,214	$886	$443
NETHERLANDS ANTILLES		Curacao		$2,745	$1,098	$549
NETHERLANDS ANTILLES		Saba		$2,691	$1,076	$538
NETHERLANDS ANTILLES		Sint Maarten (Dutch Part)		$2,709	$1,084	$542
NEW CALEDONIA		New Caledonia		$2,601	$1,040	$520
NEW ZEALAND		[Other]		$1,854	$742	$371
NEW ZEALAND		Auckland		$2,538	$1,015	$508
NEW ZEALAND		Christchurch		$2,223	$889	$445
NEW ZEALAND		Queenstown		$1,935	$774	$387
NEW ZEALAND		Rotarua		$1,899	$760	$380
NEW ZEALAND		Wellington		$2,439	$976	$488
NICARAGUA		[Other]		$1,377	$551	$275
NICARAGUA		Corn Island		$1,629	$652	$326
NICARAGUA		Managua		$2,142	$857	$428
NICARAGUA		San Juan del Sur		$2,808	$1,123	$562
NIGER		[Other]		$1,404	$562	$281
NIGER		Niamey		$1,494	$598	$299
NIGERIA		[Other]		$4,041	$1,616	$808
NIGERIA		Abuja		$5,139	$2,056	$1,028
NIGERIA		Kaduna		$3,402	$1,361	$680
NIGERIA		Lagos		$4,005	$1,602	$801
NIGERIA		Port Harcourt		$4,041	$1,616	$808
NIUE		Niue		$1,071	$428	$214
NORWAY		[Other]		$2,385	$954	$477
NORWAY		Oslo		$2,385	$954	$477
NORWAY		Stavanger		$2,277	$911	$455
OMAN		[Other]		$3,429	$1,372	$686
OMAN		Duqm		$2,826	$1,130	$565
OMAN		Muscat		$3,744	$1,498	$749
OMAN		Salalah		$3,429	$1,372	$686
OTHER FOREIGN LOCALITIES		Other Foreign Localities		$495	$198	$99
PAKISTAN		[Other]		$1,953	$781	$391
PAKISTAN		Faisalabad		$1,611	$644	$322
PAKISTAN		Islamabad		$990	$396	$198
PAKISTAN		Karachi		$2,790	$1,116	$558
PAKISTAN		Lahore		$3,087	$1,235	$617
PAKISTAN		Peshawar		$1,809	$724	$362
PAKISTAN		Quetta		$1,953	$781	$391
PALAU		[Other]		$3,060	$1,224	$612
PALAU		Koror		$3,060	$1,224	$612
PANAMA		[Other]		$1,278	$511	$256
PANAMA		Colon		$1,809	$724	$362
PANAMA		David, Chiriqui		$1,755	$702	$351
PANAMA		Panama City		$2,448	$979	$490
PAPUA NEW GUINEA		[Other]		$2,403	$961	$481
PAPUA NEW GUINEA		Port Moresby		$3,735	$1,494	$747
PARAGUAY		[Other]		$1,098	$439	$220
PARAGUAY		Asuncion		$2,439	$976	$488
PARAGUAY		Ciudad del Este		$1,962	$785	$392
PARAGUAY		Pegro Juan		$1,089	$436	$218
PERU		[Other]		$1,773	$709	$355
PERU		Cusco		$2,997	$1,199	$599
PERU		Lima		$3,177	$1,271	$635
PERU		Paracas		$2,466	$986	$493
PHILIPPINES		[Other]		$1,647	$659	$329
PHILIPPINES		Cebu		$1,773	$709	$355
PHILIPPINES		Davao City		$1,404	$562	$281
PHILIPPINES		Mactan		$2,304	$922	$461
PHILIPPINES		Manila		$2,646	$1,058	$529
POLAND		[Other]		$2,205	$882	$441
POLAND		Gdansk		$1,863	$745	$373
POLAND		Katowice		$2,790	$1,116	$558
POLAND		Krakow		$3,204	$1,282	$641
POLAND		Poznan		$2,889	$1,156	$578
POLAND		Warsaw		$2,475	$990	$495
POLAND		Wroclaw		$1,818	$727	$364
POLAND		Zakopane		$1,611	$644	$322
PORTUGAL		[Other]		$1,422	$569	$284
PORTUGAL		Cascais		$1,746	$698	$349
PORTUGAL		Estoril		$1,746	$698	$349
PORTUGAL		Faial Island		$1,530	$612	$306
PORTUGAL		Lisbon		$2,016	$806	$403
PORTUGAL		Madeira Islands		$1,494	$598	$299
PORTUGAL		Oeiras		$1,746	$698	$349
PORTUGAL		Oporto		$1,647	$659	$329
PORTUGAL		Ponta Delgada		$2,097	$839	$419
PORTUGAL		Sao Miguel Island		$2,097	$839	$419
QATAR		[Other]		$3,069	$1,228	$614
QATAR		Doha		$3,069	$1,228	$614
REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO		[Other]		$2,646	$1,058	$529
REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO		Brazzaville		$2,646	$1,058	$529
REUNION		Reunion		$1,989	$796	$398
ROMANIA		[Other]		$1,656	$662	$331
ROMANIA		Bucharest		$2,295	$918	$459
ROMANIA		Constanta		$1,611	$644	$322
RUSSIA		[Other]		$2,664	$1,066	$533
RUSSIA		Moscow		$4,167	$1,667	$833
RUSSIA		Saint Petersburg		$4,374	$1,750	$875
RUSSIA		Sochi		$4,563	$1,825	$913
RUSSIA		Vladivostok		$3,006	$1,202	$601
RUSSIA		Yekaterinburg		$2,664	$1,066	$533
RUSSIA		Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk		$3,330	$1,332	$666
RWANDA		[Other]		$1,449	$580	$290
RWANDA		Akagera		$1,998	$799	$400
RWANDA		Gisenyi		$1,449	$580	$290
RWANDA		Kigali		$2,691	$1,076	$538
RWANDA		Ruhengeri		$1,377	$551	$275
SAINT HELENA		Saint Helena		$576	$230	$115
SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS		Saint Kitts and Nevis		$3,879	$1,552	$776
SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES		Saint Vincent and the Grenadines		$2,367	$947	$473
SAMOA ISLANDS		Samoa		$2,700	$1,080	$540
SAN MARINO		San Marino		$1,863	$745	$373
SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE		Principe		$2,745	$1,098	$549
SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE		Sao Tome		$2,439	$976	$488
SAUDI ARABIA		[Other]		$4,590	$1,836	$918
SAUDI ARABIA		Dhahran Area		$3,924	$1,570	$785
SAUDI ARABIA		Eskan		$1,107	$443	$221
SAUDI ARABIA		Jeddah		$4,590	$1,836	$918
SAUDI ARABIA		Medina		$2,358	$943	$472
SAUDI ARABIA		Riyadh		$4,365	$1,746	$873
SAUDI ARABIA		Taif		$1,998	$799	$400
SENEGAL		[Other]		$1,188	$475	$238
SENEGAL		Dakar		$2,286	$914	$457
SENEGAL		Mbour		$1,512	$605	$302
SERBIA		[Other]		$1,170	$468	$234
SERBIA		Belgrade		$2,610	$1,044	$522
SERBIA		Kopaonik		$1,980	$792	$396
SEYCHELLES		Seychelles		$4,023	$1,609	$805
SIERRA LEONE		[Other]		$1,989	$796	$398
SIERRA LEONE		Freetown		$2,196	$878	$439
SINGAPORE		Singapore		$3,582	$1,433	$716
SLOVAK REPUBLIC		[Other]		$2,025	$810	$405
SLOVAK REPUBLIC		Bratislava		$2,367	$947	$473
SLOVAK REPUBLIC		Zilina		$1,710	$684	$342
SLOVENIA		[Other]		$2,277	$911	$455
SLOVENIA		Ljubljana		$2,277	$911	$455
SLOVENIA		Portoroz		$2,637	$1,055	$527
SOLOMON ISLANDS		Solomon Islands		$2,754	$1,102	$551
SOMALIA		[Other]		$1,521	$608	$304
SOMALIA		Mogadishu		$1,872	$749	$374
SOUTH AFRICA		[Other]		$1,161	$464	$232
SOUTH AFRICA		Bloemfontein		$1,071	$428	$214
SOUTH AFRICA		Cape Town		$2,079	$832	$416
SOUTH AFRICA		Durban		$1,656	$662	$331
SOUTH AFRICA		Johannesburg		$2,043	$817	$409
SOUTH AFRICA		Pretoria		$1,566	$626	$313
SOUTH AFRICA		Sun City		$1,503	$601	$301
SOUTH SUDAN		[Other]		$2,448	$979	$490
SOUTH SUDAN		Juba		$2,448	$979	$490
SPAIN		[Other]		$2,124	$850	$425
SPAIN		Almeria		$2,331	$932	$466
SPAIN		Balearic Islands		$2,682	$1,073	$536
SPAIN		Barcelona		$3,105	$1,242	$621
SPAIN		Bilbao		$2,016	$806	$403
SPAIN		Fuengirola		$2,088	$835	$418
SPAIN		La Coruna		$2,043	$817	$409
SPAIN		Las Palmas de Gran Canaria		$2,412	$965	$482
SPAIN		Madrid		$3,069	$1,228	$614
SPAIN		Malaga		$2,097	$839	$419
SPAIN		Marbella		$2,097	$839	$419
SPAIN		Oviedo		$1,809	$724	$362
SPAIN		San Sebastian		$1,935	$774	$387
SPAIN		Santa Cruz de Tenerife		$1,854	$742	$371
SPAIN		Santander		$2,196	$878	$439
SPAIN		Santiago de Compostela		$2,286	$914	$457
SPAIN		Seville		$2,142	$857	$428
SPAIN		Valencia		$1,953	$781	$391
SPAIN		Vigo		$1,971	$788	$394
SPAIN		Zaragoza		$3,411	$1,364	$682
SRI LANKA		[Other]		$1,368	$547	$274
SRI LANKA		Ahungalla		$1,512	$605	$302
SRI LANKA		Bentota		$1,314	$526	$263
SRI LANKA		Chilaw		$1,359	$544	$272
SRI LANKA		Colombo		$2,853	$1,141	$571
SRI LANKA		Galle		$1,944	$778	$389
SRI LANKA		Kandy		$2,214	$886	$443
SRI LANKA		Trincomalee		$2,079	$832	$416
ST LUCIA		Saint Lucia		$3,096	$1,238	$619
ST LUCIA		Saint Lucia		$3,384	$1,354	$677
SUDAN		[Other]		$3,609	$1,444	$722
SUDAN		Khartoum		$4,365	$1,746	$873
SURINAME		[Other]		$2,070	$828	$414
SURINAME		Paramaribo		$2,070	$828	$414
SWAZILAND		[Other]		$495	$198	$99
SWAZILAND		Mbabane		$1,170	$468	$234
SWEDEN		[Other]		$3,168	$1,267	$634
SWEDEN		Stockholm		$3,168	$1,267	$634
SWITZERLAND		[Other]		$3,402	$1,361	$680
SWITZERLAND		Bad Ragaz		$5,058	$2,023	$1,012
SWITZERLAND		Basel		$3,564	$1,426	$713
SWITZERLAND		Bern		$3,942	$1,577	$788
SWITZERLAND		Davos		$4,617	$1,847	$923
SWITZERLAND		Geneva		$4,257	$1,703	$851
SWITZERLAND		Klosters		$3,996	$1,598	$799
SWITZERLAND		Lugano		$3,744	$1,498	$749
SWITZERLAND		Montreux		$4,320	$1,728	$864
SWITZERLAND		Zurich		$4,914	$1,966	$983
SYRIA		[Other]		$3,096	$1,238	$619
SYRIA		Damascus		$3,096	$1,238	$619
TAIWAN		[Other]		$1,728	$691	$346
TAIWAN		Kaohsiung		$1,764	$706	$353
TAIWAN		Taichung		$1,584	$634	$317
TAIWAN		Taipei		$2,349	$940	$470
TAJIKISTAN		[Other]		$1,395	$558	$279
TAJIKISTAN		Dushanbe		$2,925	$1,170	$585
TAJIKISTAN		Khorog		$2,304	$922	$461
TAJIKISTAN		Kulob		$1,395	$558	$279
TANZANIA		[Other]		$1,413	$565	$283
TANZANIA		Arusha		$2,160	$864	$432
TANZANIA		Dar Es Salaam		$2,781	$1,112	$556
TANZANIA		Morogoro		$1,773	$709	$355
TANZANIA		Zanzibar		$2,583	$1,033	$517
THAILAND		[Other]		$954	$382	$191
THAILAND		Bangkok		$2,214	$886	$443
THAILAND		Chiang Mai		$1,908	$763	$382
THAILAND		Chiang Rai		$1,170	$468	$234
THAILAND		Hat Yai		$1,170	$468	$234
THAILAND		Hua Hin		$1,998	$799	$400
THAILAND		Khao Lak		$2,529	$1,012	$506
THAILAND		Krabi		$2,529	$1,012	$506
THAILAND		Nong Khai		$954	$382	$191
THAILAND		Pattaya City		$1,737	$695	$347
THAILAND		Phuket		$2,529	$1,012	$506
THAILAND		Samui Island		$2,088	$835	$418
THE GAMBIA		[Other]		$603	$241	$121
THE GAMBIA		Banjul		$1,917	$767	$383
TIMOR-LESTE		[Other]		$900	$360	$180
TIMOR-LESTE		Dili		$1,989	$796	$398
TOGO		[Other]		$630	$252	$126
TOGO		Lama Kara		$810	$324	$162
TOGO		Lome		$1,989	$796	$398
TOGO		Sokode		$819	$328	$164
TOKELAU ISLANDS		Tokelau Islands		$342	$137	$68
TONGA		[Other]		$1,935	$774	$387
TONGA		Nukualofa		$1,935	$774	$387
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO		[Other]		$3,384	$1,354	$677
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO		Port of Spain		$3,384	$1,354	$677
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO		Tobago		$3,960	$1,584	$792
TUNISIA		[Other]		$1,485	$594	$297
TUNISIA		Carthage		$1,944	$778	$389
TUNISIA		Gammarth		$1,944	$778	$389
TUNISIA		Jerba		$1,485	$594	$297
TUNISIA		Lamarsa		$1,944	$778	$389
TUNISIA		Tabarka		$1,647	$659	$329
TUNISIA		Tamerza		$1,440	$576	$288
TUNISIA		Tozeur		$1,863	$745	$373
TUNISIA		Tunis		$1,944	$778	$389
TURKEY		[Other]		$1,818	$727	$364
TURKEY		Adana-Incirlik		$2,385	$954	$477
TURKEY		Ankara		$2,916	$1,166	$583
TURKEY		Antalya		$2,547	$1,019	$509
TURKEY		Aydin		$2,376	$950	$475
TURKEY		Bursa		$2,340	$936	$468
TURKEY		Elmadag		$2,916	$1,166	$583
TURKEY		Gaziantep		$2,097	$839	$419
TURKEY		Istanbul		$3,870	$1,548	$774
TURKEY		Izmir-Cigli		$2,691	$1,076	$538
TURKEY		Manzarali		$2,916	$1,166	$583
TURKEY		Nevsehir		$2,097	$839	$419
TURKEY		Yamanlar		$2,691	$1,076	$538
TURKMENISTAN		[Other]		$1,485	$594	$297
TURKMENISTAN		Ashgabat		$2,538	$1,015	$508
TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS		Turks and Caicos Islands		$4,221	$1,688	$844
TUVALU		Tuvalu		$1,746	$698	$349
UGANDA		[Other]		$990	$396	$198
UGANDA		Entebbe		$1,818	$727	$364
UGANDA		Fort Portal		$1,584	$634	$317
UGANDA		Gulu		$990	$396	$198
UGANDA		Jinja		$2,601	$1,040	$520
UGANDA		Kampala		$3,060	$1,224	$612
UGANDA		Mbale		$1,314	$526	$263
UKRAINE		[Other]		$2,133	$853	$427
UKRAINE		Kharkiv		$2,223	$889	$445
UKRAINE		Kyiv		$3,366	$1,346	$673
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES		[Other]		$4,842	$1,937	$968
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES		Abu Dhabi		$4,842	$1,937	$968
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES		Dubai		$4,932	$1,973	$986
UNITED KINGDOM		[Other]		$2,448	$979	$490
UNITED KINGDOM		Belfast		$3,069	$1,228	$614
UNITED KINGDOM		Birmingham		$2,403	$961	$481
UNITED KINGDOM		Bristol		$2,943	$1,177	$589
UNITED KINGDOM		Cardiff, Wales		$2,592	$1,037	$518
UNITED KINGDOM		Caversham		$3,069	$1,228	$614
UNITED KINGDOM		Cheltenham		$2,574	$1,030	$515
UNITED KINGDOM		Crawley		$4,365	$1,746	$873
UNITED KINGDOM		Edinburgh		$2,871	$1,148	$574
UNITED KINGDOM		Fairford		$2,628	$1,051	$526
UNITED KINGDOM		Gatwick		$2,997	$1,199	$599
UNITED KINGDOM		Glasgow		$2,565	$1,026	$513
UNITED KINGDOM		Harrogate		$1,908	$763	$382
UNITED KINGDOM		High Wycombe		$2,502	$1,001	$500
UNITED KINGDOM		Horley		$2,997	$1,199	$599
UNITED KINGDOM		Liverpool		$2,340	$936	$468
UNITED KINGDOM		London		$4,365	$1,746	$873
UNITED KINGDOM		Loudwater		$2,475	$990	$495
UNITED KINGDOM		Manchester		$2,709	$1,084	$542
UNITED KINGDOM		Menwith Hill		$1,908	$763	$382
UNITED KINGDOM		Oxford		$2,295	$918	$459
UNITED KINGDOM		Reading		$3,069	$1,228	$614
URUGUAY		[Other]		$2,268	$907	$454
URUGUAY		Colonia		$2,385	$954	$477
URUGUAY		Montevideo		$2,268	$907	$454
URUGUAY		Punta del Este		$3,501	$1,400	$700
UZBEKISTAN		[Other]		$1,278	$511	$256
UZBEKISTAN		Tashkent		$2,511	$1,004	$502
VANUATU		[Other]		$297	$119	$59
VANUATU		Port Vila		$3,276	$1,310	$655
VANUATU		Santos		$2,421	$968	$484
VANUATU		Tanna Island		$3,204	$1,282	$641
VENEZUELA		[Other]		$4,356	$1,742	$871
VENEZUELA		Barquisimeto		$5,058	$2,023	$1,012
VENEZUELA		Caracas		$5,175	$2,070	$1,035
VENEZUELA		Maracaibo		$5,067	$2,027	$1,013
VENEZUELA		Porlamar		$4,923	$1,969	$985
VENEZUELA		Puerto La Cruz		$4,356	$1,742	$871
VENEZUELA		Puerto Ordaz		$4,491	$1,796	$898
VENEZUELA		Punto Fijo		$4,248	$1,699	$850
VENEZUELA		San Cristobal		$4,914	$1,966	$983
VENEZUELA		Valencia		$4,545	$1,818	$909
VIETNAM		[Other]		$1,863	$745	$373
VIETNAM		Dalat		$2,196	$878	$439
VIETNAM		Danang		$2,169	$868	$434
VIETNAM		Hanoi		$2,502	$1,001	$500
VIETNAM		Ho Chi Minh City		$2,754	$1,102	$551
VIRGIN ISLANDS, BRITISH		Virgin Islands, British		$2,673	$1,069	$535
WALLIS AND FUTUNA		Wallis and Futuna		$1,233	$493	$247
YEMEN		[Other]		$1,557	$623	$311
YEMEN		Aden		$1,998	$799	$400
YEMEN		Sanaa		$4,095	$1,638	$819
ZAMBIA		[Other]		$1,575	$630	$315
ZAMBIA		Livingstone		$3,051	$1,220	$610
ZAMBIA		Lusaka		$2,565	$1,026	$513
ZIMBABWE		[Other]		$1,593	$637	$319
ZIMBABWE		Bulawayo		$1,908	$763	$382
ZIMBABWE		Harare		$3,006	$1,202	$601
ZIMBABWE		Victoria Falls		$3,699	$1,480	$740

Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Program FY 2016 Application Checklist

A complete institutional application to the Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Program is the sum of all completed student applications, plus the Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424), the ED Supplement to the 424, the Assurances -- Non-Construction Programs (SF 424B); Certification Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; Drug-Free Workplace Requirements; and Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (if applicable). Failure to meet the deadline published in the Federal Register notice will mean rejection of the application without consideration. There is no appeal of this requirement.

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Use This Checklist While Preparing Your Application. All items are required.

Institution/Project Director Checklist

S Rectangle 139 F 424 Application for Federal Assistance

O Rectangle 140 PE- Fulbright-Hays DDRA Item #022 which will automatically populate with a list of all students from your university who have submitted applications, their disciplines, countries of research, and amounts requested. Please note that Project Directors must indicate for each student application whether or not Human Subjects Research Clearance (IRB) is required.

E Rectangle 147 D Supplemental information for the SF 424

A Rectangle 141 ssurances for Non-Construction Programs

C Rectangle 142 ertifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters

S Rectangle 146 F-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, if applicable

Project Directors must submit the application by 4:30:00 p.m. Washington, DC time, on the date published in the Federal Register. When Project Directors submit the application via the G5 website, they will receive an automatic email notification when the U.S. Department of Education receives the application.

Student Checklist

F Rectangle 134 ully completed Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Form #022—Which includes:

C Rectangle 145 urriculum Vitae

A Rectangle 135 narrative – submitted via G5 e-Application (Check Federal Register notice for page limitations)

A Rectangle 148 bibliography – submitted via G5 e-Application (Check Federal Register notice for page limitations)

Rectangle 147 Host Country Supporting Materials

U Rectangle 138 nofficial Transcripts—Graduate and Undergraduate--submitted electronically (recommended to help demonstrate the applicant’s language and area studies academic training)

E Rectangle 136 lectronic Graduate Student References – initiate the email to your referees

E Rectangle 137 lectronic Language Reference for each language of research– initiate the email to your referees

Submit your application to your institution’s Project Director via G5 e-Application well in advance of the Federal Register deadline (contact your Project Director for information about institutional deadlines). When students submit the application via the G5 website, they will receive an automatic email notification when the university’s Project Director receives the application.

Instructions for Standard Forms

● G5 Submittal Instructions for Institutional Contact Person

Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424)

● Department of Education Supplemental Form for the SF 424

● Department of Education Budget Summary Form (ED 524)

● Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SF-424

This is a standard form required for use as a cover sheet for submission of pre-applications and applications and related information under discretionary programs. Some of the items are required and some are optional at the discretion of the applicant or the federal agency (agency). Required fields on the form are identified with an asterisk (*) and are also specified as “Required” in the instructions below. In addition to these instructions, applicants must consult agency instructions to determine other specific requirements.

Item	Entry:		Item:	Entry:
1.	Type of Submission: (Required) Select one type of submission in accordance with agency instructions. • Pre-application • Application • Changed/Corrected Application – Check if this submission is to change or correct a previously submitted application. Unless requested by the agency, applicants may not use this form to submit changes after the closing date.		10.	Name Of Federal Agency: (Required) Enter the name of the federal agency from which assistance is being requested with this application.
			11.	Catalog Of Federal Domestic Assistance Number/Title: Enter the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number and title of the program under which assistance is requested, as found in the program announcement, if applicable.
2.	Type of Application: (Required) Select one type of application in accordance with agency instructions. • New – An application that is being submitted to an agency for the first time. • Continuation - An extension for an additional funding/budget period for a project with a projected completion date. This can include renewals. • Revision - Any change in the federal government’s financial obligation or contingent liability from an existing obligation. If a revision, enter the appropriate letter(s). More than one may be selected. If "Other" is selected, please specify in text box provided. A. Increase Award D. Decrease Duration B. Decrease Award E. Other (specify) C. Increase Duration		12.	Funding Opportunity Number/Title: (Required) Enter the Funding Opportunity Number and title of the opportunity under which assistance is requested, as found in the program announcement.
			13.	Competition Identification Number/Title: Enter the competition identification number and title of the competition under which assistance is requested, if applicable.
			14.	Areas Affected By Project: This data element is intended for use only by programs for which the area(s) affected are likely to be different than the place(s) of performance reported on the SF-424 Project/Performance Site Location(s) Form. Add attachment to enter additional areas, if needed.
3.	Date Received: Leave this field blank. This date will be assigned by the Federal agency.		15.	Descriptive Title of Applicant’s Project: (Required) Enter a brief descriptive title of the project. If appropriate, attach a map showing project location (e.g., construction or real property projects). For pre-applications, attach a summary description of the project.
4.	Applicant Identifier: Enter the entity identifier assigned buy the Federal agency, if any, or the applicant’s control number if applicable.
5a.	Federal Entity Identifier: Enter the number assigned to your organization by the federal agency, if any.		16.	Congressional Districts Of: 15a. (Required) Enter the applicant’s congressional district. 15b. Enter all district(s) affected by the program or project. Enter in the format: 2 characters state abbreviation – 3 characters district number, e.g., CA-005 for California 5th district, CA-012 for California 12 district, NC-103 for North Carolina’s 103 district. If all congressional districts in a state are affected, enter “all” for the district number, e.g., MD-all for all congressional districts in Maryland. If nationwide, i.e. all districts within all states are affected, enter US-all. If the program/project is outside the US, enter 00-000. This optional data element is intended for use only by programs for which the area(s) affected are likely to be different than place(s) of performance reported on the SF-424 Project/Performance Site Location(s) Form. Attach an additional list of program/project congressional districts, if needed.
5b.	Federal Award Identifier: For new applications leave blank. For a continuation or revision to an existing award, enter the previously assigned federal award identifier number. If a changed/corrected application, enter the federal identifier in accordance with agency instructions.
6.	Date Received by State: Leave this field blank. This date will be assigned by the state, if applicable.
7.	State Application Identifier: Leave this field blank. This identifier will be assigned by the state, if applicable.
8.	Applicant Information: Enter the following in accordance with agency instructions:
	a. Legal Name: (Required) Enter the legal name of applicant that will undertake the assistance activity. This is the organization that has registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). Information on registering with CCR may be obtained by visiting www.Grants.gov.		17.	Proposed Project Start and End Dates: (Required) Enter the proposed start date and end date of the project.
	b. Employer/Taxpayer Number (EIN/TIN): (Required) Enter the employer or taxpayer identification number (EIN or TIN) as assigned by the Internal Revenue Service. If your organization is not in the US, enter 44-4444444.		18.	Estimated Funding: (Required) Enter the amount requested, or to be contributed during the first funding/budget period by each contributor. Value of in-kind contributions should be included on appropriate lines, as applicable. If the action will result in a dollar change to an existing award, indicate only the amount of the change. For decreases, enclose the amounts in parentheses.
	c. Organizational DUNS: (Required) Enter the organization’s DUNS or DUNS+4 number received from Dun and Bradstreet. Information on obtaining a DUNS number may be obtained by visiting www.Grants.gov.		19.	Is Application Subject to Review by State Under Executive Order 12372 Process? (Required) Applicants should contact the State Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for Federal Executive Order 12372 to determine whether the application is subject to the State intergovernmental review process. Select the appropriate box. If “a.” is selected, enter the date the application was submitted to the State.
	d. Address: Enter address: Street 1 (Required); city (Required); County/Parish, State (Required if country is US), Province, Country (Required), 9-digit zip/postal code (Required if country US).		20.	Is the Applicant Delinquent on any Federal Debt? (Required) Select the appropriate box. This question applies to the applicant organization, not the person who signs as the authorized representative. Categories of federal debt include; but, may not be limited to: delinquent audit disallowances, loans and taxes. If yes, include an explanation in an attachment.
	e. Organizational Unit: Enter the name of the primary organizational unit, department or division that will undertake the assistance activity.		21.	Authorized Representative: To be signed and dated by the authorized representative of the applicant organization. Enter the first and last name (Required); prefix, middle name, suffix. Enter title, telephone number, email (Required); and fax number. A copy of the governing body’s authorization for you to sign this application as the official representative must be on file in the applicant’s office. (Certain federal agencies may require that this authorization be submitted as part of the application.)
	f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application: Enter the first and last name (Required); prefix, middle name, suffix, title. Enter organizational affiliation if affiliated with an organization other than that in 7.a. Telephone number and email (Required); fax number.
9.	Type of Applicant: (Required) Select up to three applicant type(s) in accordance with agency instructions.
	A. State Government B. County Government C. City or Township Government D. Special District Government E. Regional Organization F. U.S. Territory or Possession G. Independent School District H. Public/State Controlled Institution of Higher Education I. Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Federally Recognized) J. Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized) K. Indian/Native American Tribally Designated Organization L. Public/Indian Housing Authority	M. Nonprofit N. Private Institution of Higher Education O. Individual P. For-Profit Organization (Other than Small Business) Q. Small Business R. Hispanic-serving Institution S. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) T. Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) U. Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions V. Non-US Entity W. Other (specify)

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

REQUIRED FOR

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

1. Project Director:

Prefix: *First Name: Middle Name: *Last Name: Suffix:

Address:

Street1:

treet2:

City:

ounty:

State * Zip Code: * Country:

* Phone Number (give area code) Fax Number (give area code)

mail Address:

2. Applicant Experience:

Novice Applicant Yes No Not applicable to this program

3. Human Subjects Research:

Are any research activities involving human subjects planned at any time during the

proposed project Period?

Yes No

Are ALL the research activities proposed designated to be exempt from the regulations?

Yes Provide Exemption(s) #:

No Provide Assurance #, if available:

Please attach an explanation Narrative:

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FOR SF 424

Project Director. Name, address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail address of the person to be contacted on matters involving this application.

2. Novice Applicant. Check “Yes” or “No” only if assistance is being requested under a program that gives special consideration to novice applicants. Otherwise, leave blank.

Check “Yes” if you meet the requirements for novice applicants specified in the regulations in 34 CFR 75.225 and included on the /attached page entitled “Definitions for Department of Education Supplemental Information for SF 424.” By checking “Yes” the applicant certifies that it meets these novice applicant requirements. Check “No” if you do not meet the requirements for novice applicants.

3. Human Subjects Research. (See I. A. “Definitions” in attached page entitled “Definitions for Department of Education Supplemental Information For SF 424.”)

If Not Human Subjects Research. Check “No” if research activities involving human subjects are not planned at any time during the proposed project period. The remaining parts of Item 3 are then not applicable.

If Human Subjects Research. Check “Yes” if research activities involving human subjects are planned at any time during the proposed project period, either at the applicant organization or at any other performance site or collaborating institution. Check “Yes” even if the research is exempt from the regulations for the protection of human subjects. (See I. B. “Exemptions” in attached page entitled “Definitions for Department of Education Supplemental Information For SF 424.”)

3a. If Human Subjects Research is Exempt from the Human Subjects Regulations. Check “Yes” if all the research activities proposed are designated to be exempt from the regulations. Insert the exemption number(s) corresponding to one or more of the six exemption categories listed in I. B. “Exemptions.” In addition, follow the instructions in II. A. “Exempt Research Narrative” in the attached page entitled “Definitions for Department of Education Supplemental Information For SF 424.”

3a. If Human Subjects Research is Not Exempt from Human Subjects Regulations. Check “No” if some or all of the planned research activities are covered (not exempt). In addition, follow the instructions in II. B. “Nonexempt Research Narrative” in the page entitled “Definitions for Department of Education Supplemental Information For SF 424

3a. Human Subjects Assurance Number. If the applicant has an approved Federal Wide (FWA) on file with the Office for Human /Research Protections (OHRP), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, that covers the specific activity, insert the number in the space provided. If the applicant does not have an approved assurance on file with OHRP, enter “None.” In this case, the applicant, by signature on the SF-424, is declaring that it will comply with 34 CFR 97 and proceed to obtain the human subjects assurance upon request by the designated ED official. If the application is recommended/selected for funding, the designated ED official will request that the applicant obtain the assurance within 30 days after the specific formal request.

Note about Institutional Review Board Approval. ED does not require certification of Institutional Review Board approval with the application. However, if an application that involves non-exempt human subjects research is recommended/selected for funding, the designated ED official will request that the applicant obtain and send the certification to ED within 30 days after the formal request.

Paperwork Burden Statement. According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 1894-0007. The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average between 15 and 45 minutes per response, including the time to review instructions, search existing data resources, gather the data needed, and complete and review the information collection. If you have any comments concerning the accuracy of the estimate(s) or suggestions for improving this form, please write to: U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20202-4537. If you have comments or concerns regarding the status of your individual submission of this form write directly to: Application Control Center, U.S. Department of Education, Potomac Center Plaza, 550 12^th Street, S.W. Room 7076, Washington, D.C. 20202-4260.

DEFINITIONS FOR

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FOR SF 424

(Attachment to Instructions for Supplemental Information for SF 424)

Definitions:

Novice Applicant (See 34 CFR 75.225). For discretionary grant programs under which the Secretary gives special consideration to novice applications, a novice applicant means any applicant for a grant from ED that—

Has never received a grant or subgrant under the program from which it seeks funding;

Has never been a member of a group application, submitted in accordance with 34 CFR 75.127-75.129, that received a grant under the program from which it seeks funding; and

Has not had an active discretionary grant from the Federal government in the five years before the deadline date for applications under the program. For the purposes of this requirement, a grant is active until the end of the grant’s project or funding period, including any extensions of those periods that extend the grantee’s authority to obligate funds.

In the case of a group application submitted in accordance with 34 CFR 75.127-75.129, a group includes only parties that meet the requirements listed above.

PROTECTION OF HUMAN SUBJECTS IN RESEARCH

I. Definitions and Exemptions

A. Definitions.

A research activity involves human subjects if the activity is research, as defined in the Department’s regulations, and the research activity will involve use of human subjects, as defined in the regulations.

—Research

The ED Regulations for the Protection of Human Subjects, Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 97, define research as “a systematic investigation, including research development, testing and evaluation, designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge.” If an activity follows a deliberate plan whose purpose is to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge it is research. Activities which meet this definition constitute research whether or not they are conducted or supported under a program that is considered research for other purposes. For example, some demonstration and service programs may include research activities.

—Human Subject

The regulations define human subject as “a living individual about whom an investigator (whether professional or student) conducting research obtains (1) data through intervention or interaction with the individual, or (2) identifiable private information.” (1) If an activity involves obtaining information about a living person by manipulating that person or that person’s environment, as might occur when a new instructional technique is tested, or by communicating or interacting with the individual, as occurs with surveys and interviews, the definition of human subject is met. (2) If an activity involves obtaining private information about a living person in such a way that the information can be linked to that individual (the identity of the subject is or may be readily determined by the investigator or associated with the information), the definition of human subject is met. [Private information includes information about behavior that occurs in a context in which an individual can reasonably expect that no observation or recording is taking place, and information which has been provided for specific purposes by an individual and which the individual can reasonably expect will not be made public (for example, a school health record).]

B. Exemptions.

Research activities in which the only involvement of human subjects will be in one or more of the following six categories of exemptions are not covered by the regulations:

(1) Research conducted in established or commonly accepted educational settings, involving normal educational practices, such as (a) research on regular and special education instructional strategies, or (b) research on the effectiveness of or the comparison among instructional techniques, curricula, or classroom management methods.

(2) Research involving the use of educational tests (cognitive, diagnostic, aptitude, achievement), survey procedures, interview procedures or observation of public behavior, unless: (a) information obtained is recorded in such a manner that human subjects can be identified, directly or through identifiers linked to the subjects; and (b) any disclosure of the human subjects’ responses outside the research could reasonably place the subjects at risk of criminal or civil liability or be damaging to the subjects’ financial standing, employability, or reputation. If the subjects are children, exemption 2 applies only to research involving educational tests and observations of public behavior when the investigator(s) do not participate in the activities being observed.

Exemption 2 does not apply if children are surveyed or interviewed or if the research involves observation of public behavior and the investigator(s) participate in the activities being observed. [Children are defined as persons who have not attained the legal age for consent to treatments or procedures involved in the research, under the applicable law or jurisdiction in which the research will be conducted.]

(3) Research involving the use of educational tests (cognitive, diagnostic, aptitude, achievement), survey procedures, interview procedures or observation of public behavior that is not exempt under section (2) above, if the human subjects are elected or appointed public officials or candidates for public office; or federal statute(s) require(s) without exception that the confidentiality of the personally identifiable information will be maintained throughout the research and thereafter.

(4) Research involving the collection or study of existing data, documents, records, pathological specimens, or diagnostic specimens, if these sources are publicly available or if the information is recorded by the investigator in a manner that subjects cannot be identified, directly or through identifiers linked to the subjects.

(5) Research and demonstration projects which are conducted by or subject to the approval of department or agency heads, and which are designed to study, evaluate, or otherwise examine: (a) public benefit or service programs; (b) procedures for obtaining benefits or services under those programs; (c) possible changes in or alternatives to those programs or procedures; or (d) possible changes in methods or levels of payment for benefits or services under those programs.

(6) Taste and food quality evaluation and consumer acceptance studies, (a) if wholesome foods without additives are consumed or (b) if a food is consumed that contains a food ingredient at or below the level and for a use found to be safe, or agricultural chemical or environmental contaminant at or below the level found to be safe, by the Food and Drug Administration or approved by the Environmental Protection Agency or the Food Safety and Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

II. Instructions for Exempt and Nonexempt Human Subjects Research Narratives

If the applicant marked “Yes” for Item 3 of Department of Education Supplemental Information for SF 424, the applicant must provide a human subjects “exempt research” or “nonexempt research” narrative. Insert the narrative(s) in the space provided. If you have multiple projects and need to provide more than one narrative, be sure to label each set of responses as to the project they address.

A. Exempt Research Narrative.

If you marked “Yes” for item 3 a. and designated exemption numbers(s), provide the “exempt research” narrative. The narrative must contain sufficient information about the involvement of human subjects in the proposed research to allow a determination by ED that the designated exemption(s) are appropriate. The narrative must be succinct.

B. Nonexempt Research Narrative.

If you marked “No” for item 3 a. you must provide the “nonexempt research” narrative. The narrative must address the following seven points. Although no specific page limitation applies to this section of the application, be succinct.

(1) Human Subjects Involvement and Characteristics: Provide a detailed description of the proposed involvement of human subjects. Describe the characteristics of the subject population, including their anticipated number, age range, and health status. Identify the criteria for inclusion or exclusion of any subpopulation. Explain the rationale for the involvement of special classes of subjects, such as children, children with disabilities, adults with disabilities, persons with mental disabilities, pregnant women, prisoners, institutionalized individuals, or others who are likely to be vulnerable

(2) Sources of Materials: Identify the sources of research material obtained from individually identifiable living human subjects in the form of specimens, records, or data. Indicate whether the material or data will be obtained specifically for research purposes or whether use will be made of existing specimens, records, or data.

(3) Recruitment and Informed Consent: Describe plans for the recruitment of subjects and the consent procedures to be followed. Include the circumstances under which consent will be sought and obtained, who will seek it, the nature of the information to be provided to prospective subjects, and the method of documenting consent. State if the Institutional Review Board (IRB) has authorized a modification or waiver of the elements of consent or the requirement for documentation of consent.

(4) Potential Risks: Describe potential risks (physical, psychological, social, legal, or other) and assess their likelihood and seriousness. Where appropriate, describe alternative treatments and procedures that might be advantageous to the subjects.

(5) Protection Against Risk: Describe the procedures for protecting against or minimizing potential risks, including risks to confidentiality, and assess their likely effectiveness. Where appropriate, discuss provisions for ensuring necessary medical or professional intervention in the event of adverse effects to the subjects. Also, where appropriate, describe the provisions for monitoring the data collected to ensure the safety of the subjects.

(6) Importance of the Knowledge to be Gained: Discuss the importance of the knowledge gained or to be gained as a result of the proposed research. Discuss why the risks to subjects are reasonable in relation to the anticipated benefits to subjects and in relation to the importance of the knowledge that may reasonably be expected to result.

(7) Collaborating Site(s): If research involving human subjects will take place at collaborating site(s) or other performance site(s), name the sites and briefly describe their involvement or role in the research.

Copies of the Department of Education’s Regulations for the Protection of Human Subjects, 34 CFR Part 97 and other pertinent materials on the protection of human subjects in research are available from the U.S. Department of Education, Protection of Human Subjects Coordinator, Office of the

Chief Financial Officer, LBJ Building, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-4250, telephone: (202) 260-3353, and on the U.S. Department of Education’s Protection of Human Subjects in Research Web Site: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocfo/humansub.html

NOTE: The State Applicant Identifier on the SF 424 is for State Use only. Please complete it on the OMB Standard 424 in the upper right corner of the form (if applicable).

NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS

The purpose of this enclosure is to inform you about a new provision in the Department of Education's General Education Provisions Act (GEPA) that applies to applicants for new grant awards under Department programs. This provision is Section 427 of GEPA, enacted as part of the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994 (Public Law (P.L.) 103-382).

To Whom Does This Provision Apply?

Section 427 of GEPA affects applicants for new grant awards under this program. ALL APPLICANTS FOR NEW AWARDS MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION IN THEIR APPLICATIONS TO ADDRESS THIS NEW PROVISION IN ORDER TO RECEIVE FUNDING UNDER THIS PROGRAM.

(If this program is a State-formula grant program, a State needs to provide this description only for projects or activities that it carries out with funds reserved for State-level uses. In addition, local school districts or other eligible applicants that apply to the State for funding need to provide this description in their applications to the State for funding. The State would be responsible for ensuring that the school district or other local entity has submitted a sufficient section 427 statement as described below.)

What Does This Provision Require?

Section 427 requires each applicant for funds (other than an individual person) to include in its application a description of the steps the applicant proposes to take to ensure equitable access to, and participation in, its Federally-assisted program for students, teachers, and other program beneficiaries with special needs. This provision allows applicants discretion in developing the required description. The statute highlights six types of barriers that can impede equitable access or participation: gender, race, national origin, color, disability, or age. Based on local circumstances, you should determine whether these or other barriers may prevent your students, teachers, etc. from such access or participation in, the Federally-funded project or activity. The description in your application of steps to be taken to overcome these barriers need not be lengthy; you may provide a clear and succinct description of how you plan to address those barriers that are applicable to your circumstances. In addition, the information may be provided in a single narrative, or, if appropriate, may be discussed in connection with related topics in the application.

Section 427 is not intended to duplicate the requirements of civil rights statutes, but rather to ensure that, in designing their projects, applicants for Federal funds address equity concerns that may affect the ability of certain potential beneficiaries to fully participate in the project and to achieve to high standards. Consistent with program requirements and its approved application, an applicant may use the Federal funds awarded to it to eliminate barriers it identifies.

What are Examples of How an Applicant Might Satisfy the Requirement of This Provision?

The following examples may help illustrate how an applicant may comply with Section 427.

(1) An applicant that proposes to carry out an adult literacy project serving, among others, adults with limited English proficiency, might describe in its application how it intends to distribute a brochure about the proposed project to such potential participants in their native language.

(2) An applicant that proposes to develop instructional materials for classroom use might describe how it will make the materials available on audio tape or in braille for students who are blind.

(3) An applicant that proposes to carry out a model science program for secondary students and is concerned that girls may be less likely than boys to enroll in the course, might indicate how it intends to conduct "outreach" efforts to girls, to encourage their enrollment.

We recognize that many applicants may already be implementing effective steps to ensure equity of access and participation in their grant programs, and we appreciate your cooperation in responding to the requirements of this provision.

Estimated Burden Statement for GEPA Requirements

According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 1894-XXXX. The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average 1.5 hours per response, including the time to review instructions, search existing data resources, gather the data needed, and complete and review the information collection. If you have any comments concerning the accuracy of the time estimate(s) or suggestions for improving this form, please write to: U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20202-4537.

OMB Approval No. 0348-0040

ASSURANCES - NON-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS

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Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 15 minutes per response, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0348-0040), Washington, DC 20503

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. SEND IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY.

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Note: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program. If you have questions, please contact the awarding agency. Further, certain Federal awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additional assurances. If such is the case, you will be notified.

As the duly authorized representative of the applicant I certify that the applicant:

1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance, and the institutional, managerial and financial capability (including funds sufficient to pay the non-Federal share of project cost) to ensure proper planning, management, and completion of the project described in this application.

2. Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General of the United States, and if appropriate, the State, through any authorized representative, access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to the award; and will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency directives.

3. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest, or personal gain.

4. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency.

5. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4728-4763) relating to prescribed standards for merit systems for programs funded under one of the 19 statutes or regulations specified in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of Personnel Administration (5 C.F.R. 900, Subpart F).

6. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin; (b) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. 1681-1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps; (d) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C.  6101-6107), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; (e) the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-255), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; (f) the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; (g)  523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C.  290 dd-3 and 290 ee 3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records; (h) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C.  3601 et seq.), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; (i) any other nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s) under which application for Federal assistance is being made; and (j) the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s) which may apply to the application.

7. Will comply, or has already complied, with the requirements of Titles II and III of the uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-646) which provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or whose property is acquired as a result of Federal or federally assisted programs. These requirements apply to all interests in real property acquired for project purposes regardless of Federal participation in purchases.

8. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. 1501-1508 and 7324-7328) which limit the political activities of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds.

9. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 276a to 276a-7), the Copeland Act (40 U.S.C. 276c and 18 U.S.C. 874) and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C.  327-333), regarding labor standards for federally assisted construction subagreements.

10. Will comply, if applicable, with flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-234) which requires recipients in a special flood hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and acquisition is $10,000 or more.

11. Will comply with environmental standards which may be prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) institution of environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-190) and Executive Order (EO) 11514; (b) notification of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c) protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d) evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance with EO 11988; (e) assurance of project consistency with the approved State management program developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1451 et seq.); (f) conformity of Federal actions to State (Clear Air) Implementation Plans under Section 176(c) of the Clear Air Act of 1955, as amended (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.); (g) protection of underground sources of drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended, (P.L. 93-523); and (h) protection of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, (P.L. 93-205).

SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED CERTIFYING OFFICIAL

TITLE

APPLICANT ORGANIZATION

DATE SUBMITTED

12 Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. 1721 et seq.) related to protecting components or potential components of the national wild and scenic rivers system.

13. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470), EO 11593 (identification and protection of historic properties), and the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 469a-1 et seq.).

14. Will comply with P.L. 93-348 regarding the protection of human subjects involved in research, development, and related activities supported by this award of assistance.

15. Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966 (P.L. 89-544, as amended, 7 U.S.C. 2131 et seq.) pertaining to the care, handling, and treatment of warm blooded animals held for research, teaching, or other activities supported by this award of assistance.

16. Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. 4801 et seq.) which prohibits the use of lead- based paint in construction or rehabilitation of residence structures.

17. Will cause to be performed the required financial and compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular No. A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations.

18. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Federal laws, executive orders, regulations and policies governing this program.

Standard Form 424B (Rev. 7-97) Back

CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING

Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans and Cooperative Agreements.

The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:

(1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal Loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative agreement.

2) If any funds other Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loam or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form – LLL, “Disclosure of Lobbying Activities,” in accordance with its instructions.

(3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.

Statement for Loan Guarantees and Loan Insurance.

The undersigned states, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:

If any funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee or any agency, a member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this commitment providing for the United States to insure or guarantee a loan, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, “Disclosure of Lobbying Activities,” in accordance with its instructions. Submission of this statement is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required statement shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.

Applicant’s Organization

Printed Name of Authorized Representative Printed Title of Authorized Representative

Signature Date

ED 80-0013 08/05

Disclosure of Lobbying Activities

Complete this form to disclose lobbying activities pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1352

(See reverse for public burden disclosure)

Type of Federal Action:

a. contract

____ b. grant

c. cooperative agreement

d. loan

e. loan guarantee

f. loan insurance

Status of Federal Action:

a. bid/offer/application

_____ b. initial award

c. post-award

Report Type:

a. initial filing

_____ b. material change

For material change only:

Year _______ quarter _______

Date of last report___________

Name and Address of Reporting Entity:

____ Prime _____ Subawardee

Tier______, if Known:

Congressional District, if known:

If Reporting Entity in No. 4 is Subawardee, Enter Name and Address of Prime:

Congressional District, if known:

Federal Department/Agency:

7. Federal Program Name/Description:

CFDA Number, if applicable: __________________

Federal Action Number, if known:

9. Award Amount, if known:

10. a. Name and Address of Lobbying Registrant

(if individual, last name, first name, MI):

b. Individuals Performing Services (including address if different from No. 10a)

(last name, first name, MI):

11. Information requested through this form is authorized by title 31 U.S.C. section 1352. This disclosure of lobbying activities is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed by the tier above when this transaction was made or entered into. This disclosure is required pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1352. This information will be reported to the Congress semi-annually and will be available for public inspection. Any person who fails to file the required disclosure shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.

Signature: __________________________________

Print Name: _____

Title: _____

Telephone No.: ____________ Date: _______

Federal Use Only

Authorized for Local Reproduction

Standard Form - LLL (Rev. 7-97)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF SF-LLL, DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES

This disclosure form shall be completed by the reporting entity, whether subawardee or prime Federal recipient, at the initiation or receipt of a covered Federal action, or a material change to a previous filing, pursuant to title 31 U.S.C. section 1352. The filing of a form is required for each payment or agreement to make payment to any lobbying entity for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with a covered Federal action. Complete all items that apply for both the initial filing and material change report. Refer to the implementing guidance published by the Office of Management and Budget for additional information.

1. Identify the type of covered Federal action for which lobbying activity is and/or has been secured to influence the outcome of a covered Federal action.

2. Identify the status of the covered Federal action.

3. Identify the appropriate classification of this report. If this is a followup report caused by a material change to the information previously reported, enter the year and quarter in which the change occurred. Enter the date of the last previously submitted report by this reporting entity for this covered Federal action.

4. Enter the full name, address, city, State and zip code of the reporting entity. Include Congressional District, if known. Check the appropriate classification of the reporting entity that designates if it is, or expects to be, a prime or subaward recipient. Identify the tier of the subawardee, e.g., the first subawardee of the prime is the 1st tier. Subawards include but are not limited to subcontracts, subgrants and contract awards under grants.

5. If the organization filing the report in item 4 checks “Subawardee,” then enter the full name, address, city, State and zip code of the prime Federal recipient. Include Congressional District, if known.

6. Enter the name of the federal agency making the award or loan commitment. Include at least one organizational level below agency name, if known. For example, Department of Transportation, United States Coast Guard.

7. Enter the Federal program name or description for the covered Federal action (item 1). If known, enter the full Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number for grants, cooperative agreements, loans, and loan commitments.

8. Enter the most appropriate Federal identifying number available for the Federal action identified in item 1 (e.g., Request for Proposal (RFP) number; Invitations for Bid (IFB) number; grant announcement number; the contract, grant, or loan award number; the application/proposal control number assigned by the Federal agency). Included prefixes, e.g., “RFP-DE-90-001.”

9. For a covered Federal action where there has been an award or loan commitment by the Federal agency, enter the Federal amount of the award/loan commitment for the prime entity identified in item 4 or 5.

10. (a) Enter the full name, address, city, State and zip code of the lobbying registrant under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 engaged by the reporting entity identified in item 4 to influence the covered Federal action.

(b) Enter the full names of the individual(s) performing services, and include full address if different from 10(a). Enter Last Name, First Name, and Middle Initial (MI).

11. The certifying official shall sign and date the form, print his/her name, title, and telephone number.

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File Type	application/msword
File Title	DATED MATERIAL - OPEN IMMEDIATELY
Author	Pamela Maimer
Last Modified By	Kate Mullan
File Modified	2016-03-11
File Created	2016-03-11

Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
* 1. Type of Submission: Preapplication Application Changed/Corrected Application	* 2. Type of Application: New Continuation Revision			* If Revision, select appropriate letter(s):
				*Other (Specify):
* 3. Date Received: 4. Applicant Identifier:
5a. Federal Entity Identifier:			*5b. Federal Award Identifier:
State Use Only:
6. Date Received by State:		7. State Application Identifier:
8. APPLICANT INFORMATION:
* a. Legal Name:
* b. Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN):			* c. Organizational DUNS:
d. Address:
* Street 1:
Street 2:
* City:
County/Parish:
*State:
Province:
*Country:
* Zip / Postal Code:
e. Organizational Unit:
Department Name:			Division Name:
f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application:
P refix: *First Name:
Middle Name:
* Last Name:
Suffix:
Title:
Organizational Affiliation:
*Telephone Number: Fax Number:
*Email:

Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
9 . Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type:
Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type:
Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type:
*Other (Specify)
* 10 Name of Federal Agency:
11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: CFDA Title:
* 12 Funding Opportunity Number: * Title:
13. Competition Identification Number: Title:
14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.):
* 15. Descriptive Title of Applicant’s Project: Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions.

Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
1 6. Congressional Districts Of: a. Applicant: b. Program/Project:
Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed.
1 7. Proposed Project: a. Start Date: b. End Date:
18. Estimated Funding ($):
* a. Federal * b. Applicant * c. State * d. Local * e. Other * f. Program Income *g. TOTAL






* 19. Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process? a. This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on b. Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review. c. Program is not covered by E.O. 12372.
* 20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If “Yes,” provide explanation in attachment.) Yes No If “Yes”, provide explanation and attach.
2 1. By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements contained in the list of certifications* and (2) that the statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U. S. Code, Title 218, Section 1001) I AGREE ** The list of certifications and assurances, or an internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency specific instructions.
Authorized Representative:
P refix: First Name: M iddle Name: Last Name: Suffix:
* Title:
* Telephone Number:					Fax Number:
* Email:
*Signature of Authorized Representative:						*Date Signed:

Form 1840-0005 Application for Grants under the Fulbright-Hays Doctoral

Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Program 1894-0001

FY16 DDRA Application DRAFT CLEAN

Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Program - Institutions

OMB: 1840-0005

Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Program

Fiscal Year 2016 Application Materials

Expiration Date:04/30/2017

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Table of Contents

The Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (GPRA) and the GPRA Modernization Act of 2010 (GPRAMA)

How has the Department of Education Responded to the GPRA Requirements?

IFLE Grant Project Evaluation

Developing an Evaluation Plan

FULBRIGHT-HAYS FOREIGN LANGUAGE REFERENCE FORM

U.S. Department of Education