OMB control number
Application for the International Research and Studies (IRS) Program (1894-0001)
OMB 1840-0795 · ED/OPE.
OMB 1840-0795
This information collection (OMB 1840-0795) includes application instructions and forms for the International Research and Studies (IRS) Program (CFDA Number 84.017), authorized under Title VI of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (20 U.S.C. Section 1125). The program provides grants to institutions, public and private agencies, organizations, and individuals to conduct research and studies to improve and strengthen instruction in modern foreign languages, area studies, and other international fields. The type of collection is a revision of the previously approved information collection (application). An extension of the application instructions and forms is necessary for IFLE to conduct the future competitions and complete the Department’s required grant-making activities. This discretionary grant falls under the Streamlined Clearance Process for Discretionary Grant Information Collections, 1894-0001.
The latest form for Application for the International Research and Studies (IRS) Program (1894-0001) expires 2026-10-31 and is listed under ICR 202306-1840-003.
Latest Forms, Documents, and Supporting Material
| Document | Type |
|---|---|
 FY 2020 Application for Grants under the International Research and Studies Program | Form and Instruction |
| Application for the International Research and Studies (IRS) Program | Form and Instruction |
| IRS COLLECTION PACKAGE Supporting Statement Part A 071823.docx | Supporting Statement A |
 FY 2020 Application for Grants under the International Research and Studies Program |
Form and Instruction |
| Application for the International Research and Studies (IRS) Program |
Form and Instruction |
All Historical Document Collections
| Reference | Filing | Received | Concluded | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202306-1840-003 | Revision of a currently approved collection | 2023-07-19 | Approved without change | |
| 202005-1840-004 | Extension without change of a currently approved collection | 2020-05-18 | Approved without change | |
| 201702-1840-007 | Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection | 2017-03-09 | Approved without change | |
| 201002-1840-004 | Revision of a currently approved collection | 2010-02-25 | Approved without change | |
| 200810-1840-001 | No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection | 2008-10-01 | Approved without change | |
| 200706-1840-006 | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number) | 2007-06-25 | Approved without change |
OMB Details
Application for the International Research and Studies (IRS) Program
Federal Enterprise Architecture: Education - Higher Education
| Form | Name | Electronic access | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form N/A | N/A | grants.gov | Form and instruction |
Review document collections for all forms, instructions, and supporting documents - including paper/printable forms.