IFLE Program Grant

Summary:
The AORC program, funded by the Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE), supports the establishment and operation of overseas research centers dedicated to postgraduate research, exchanges, and area studies. These centers promote foreign language proficiency, regional expertise, and international understanding.

Sponsor:
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE)

Eligibility:

• Consortia of institutions of higher education (IHEs) located in the United States are eligible to apply.
• Consortia must include at least two IHEs, and at least one must be a Minority Serving Institution (MSI).
• Each center must focus on a specific geographic region and cultural area.

Benefits:

• Grants provide funding to:
  • Operate and maintain the overseas center.
  • Organize conferences and workshops.
  • Develop and acquire teaching and research materials.
  • Support research fellowships and faculty visits.
  • Cover salaries for center staff and visiting faculty.
  • Publish and disseminate research findings.
• Awards can significantly enhance an institution’s global engagement and research profile.
• Participating institutions gain access to unique research opportunities and international partnerships.

Deadline:

The next application deadline for the AORC program is March 26, 2024.

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