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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 3142
    Reading Time:about 21 minutes

    The Department of Education has announced the opening for applications for the Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad (GPA) Program for fiscal year 2021. This program aims to promote the study of modern foreign languages and area studies by offering opportunities for faculty, teachers, and students to conduct projects overseas. The available funding is approximately $3.5 million, with awards ranging from $50,000 to $250,000 for short-term and long-term projects. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, state educational agencies, nonprofit educational organizations, and consortia of these entities.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Education is letting people know they can apply for money to go study and learn languages in other countries. It's like a special trip for learning, but they must be careful because there might not be enough money to go around for everyone who wants to apply.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 14274
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking comments on a proposed information collection to support the evaluation planning of the Growing Research Access for Nationally Transformative Economic Development (GRANTED) program. This initiative aims to enhance research support services and infrastructure at U.S. institutions of higher education. The NSF plans to conduct structured interviews and focus groups with research administrators to gather data on improving research capacity and support. Comments must be submitted by May 30, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Science Foundation wants people to tell them what they think about how they plan to talk to colleges to help them do better research. They will ask college staff questions and have group talks to figure out how to make research easier and better.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8186
    Reading Time:about 23 minutes

    The Department of Education has announced that it is accepting applications for the Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Program for fiscal year 2021. This program provides grants to doctoral candidates to support dissertation research conducted abroad in modern foreign languages and area studies. Eligible institutions of higher education must compile and submit applications through the G5 system. The total estimated funding available is $4,274,500, with approximately 90 awards ranging from $15,000 to $60,000 expected to be made. Applications must be submitted electronically unless an exception is granted.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Education is giving away money to help students study and research in other countries. They have a lot of rules and steps to apply, which might be tricky for some people.