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IDEAS Program (Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students) is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, World Learning (implementing partner). The IDEAS Program is designed to increase and broaden American student mobility in support of U. S.
foreign policy goals through a grant competition and workshops. It strengthens international higher education partnerships and programs that prepare U.
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IDEAS Program - World Learning Press enter to begin your search Where We Work > Program List DURATION : 09/13/2018 - 07/30/2028 FUNDER : U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs The IDEAS Program is designed to increase and broaden American student mobility in support of U.S. foreign policy goals through a grant competition and workshops.
The IDEAS Program strengthens international higher education partnerships and programs that prepare U.S. undergraduate students to contribute to fields critical to U.S. national security and economic prosperity.
The program provides small grants, trainings, and resources to higher education institutions to increase their capacity to administer international programs for U.S. students in fields such as entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation.
The IDEAS Program increases the number of U.S. students gaining international experiences and broadens the destinations overseas where U.S. students study abroad, particularly to strategic locations where American engagement matters.
Since its inception in 2016, the program has provided more than 247 small grants to U.S. higher education institutions in 48 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, to develop programs and partnerships with higher education institutions in over 100 countries. Who can apply for this program?
The IDEAS grant competition is open to U.S. accredited U.S. colleges and universities physically based in the United States or its territories with a broad range of capacity to administer study abroad programs, including institutions that currently have limited or no experience administering study abroad programs as well as those with established programs. All institutions are encouraged to apply.
Please find more information about the program and application, including criteria and dates, on our website: http://www. studyabroadcapacitybuilding. org/ For more information, contact: The IDEAS Program is a program of the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and supported in its implementation by World Learning.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U. S. accredited colleges and universities physically based in the United States or its territories with a broad range of capacity to administer study abroad programs. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows small grants (more than 247 awarded since inception). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
IDEAS Program (Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students) is funded by U.S. Department of State, World Learning (implementing partner). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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