Who May Apply (by category): Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs)

Who May Apply (specifically): Graduate students in doctoral programs in the fields of foreign languages and area studies must apply through the institutions in which they are enrolled.

A student is eligible to receive a fellowship if he or she:

• Is a citizen or national of the United States or is a permanent resident of the United States;
• Is a graduate student in good standing at an institution of higher education in the United States who, when the fellowship begins, is admitted to candidacy in a doctoral program in modern foreign languages and area studies at that institution;
• Is planning a teaching career in the United States upon graduation; and
• Possesses adequate skills in the language(s) necessary to carry out the dissertation project.

Duration of the Grant:
Students may propose research for 6 to 12 months. The fellowship may not be renewed.

Terms and Conditions: A fellow shall:

• Maintain satisfactory progress in the conduct of his or her research;
• Devote full time to research on the approved topic;
• Not engage in any gainful employment during the fellowship period; and
• Remain a student in good standing at his or her institution.

Expenses Covered by the Award:

• Travel expenses, including excess baggage to and from the residence of the fellow to the host country of research;
• Maintenance and dependents allowances based on the cost of living in country(ies) of research for the fellow and his or her dependent(s);
• Project allowance for research related expenses such as books, copying, tuition and affiliation fees, local travel and other incidental expenses;
• Health and accident insurance premiums; and
• $100.00 administrative fee to applicant institution.

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