Professional Development-International Educators/Administrators
To provide mutually beneficial training and consultation between overseas-based educational advisers and U.S.-based international education professionals.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 06/30/2004 (Program consolidated into 19.424)
Program Number
19.404 Federal Agency/Office
BUREAU OF EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF STATE Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Project Grants.
Program Accomplishments
Data not available. Authorization
Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, Public Law 87-256, as amended. Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Limited to the ECA core cooperating organization (NAFSA: Association of International Educators). Beneficiary Eligibility
Professionals involved in international education administration. Credentials/Documentation
Not applicable. What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Administered by NAFSA, in cooperation with the Department of State. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure
Programs announced by NAFSA through newsletters, e-mail, websites, and other appropriate means. Applications must be submitted to NAFSA. Award Procedure
State Department selects participants; NAFSA matches participants with host U.S. campuses. Deadlines
Contact the Headquarters Office listed below.
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
Not applicable. Appeals
None. Renewals
None. How are proposals selected?
Value of proposed exchange to participant, receiving institution, and home country audience of prospective international students; multiplier effect; cost sharing. How may assistance be used?
Regional Linkage awards are given for overseas educational advisers to attend regional U.S. conferences on international education and consult with U.S. campus-based representatives. What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Within 30 days of completion of programs. Auditing
Not applicable. Records
As prescribed by grant terms. Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Applicants' home and hosting institutions are expected to contribute to their participation. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Approximately ten days' duration. Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None. Headquarters Office
Ms. Kim Diehl, NAFSA: Association of International Educators, 1307 New York Avenue, NW., Eighth Floor, Washington, DC 20005-4701. Telephone: (202) 737-3699. Fax: (202) 737-3657. E-Mail: KimD@NAFSA.ORG Web: http://www.nafsa.org. State Dept: Catherine L. Friend, ECA/A/S/A, SA#44, Washington, DC 20547. Telephone: (202) 619-5434. Fax: (202) 401-1433. E-Mail: CFRIEND@PD.STATE.GOV. Website Address
http://exchanges.state.gov
Financial Information
Account Identification
19-0201-0-1-154. Obligations
(Grants) FY 02 $52,200; FY 03 est $19,350; and FY 04 est $50,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Average award: $4,000. Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Not applicable. Examples of Funded Projects
Overseas educational advisers traveled to various regions of the U.S. to participate in a professional conference about international education and to conduct campus visits and consultations with representatives of selected U.S. colleges and universities.
