Overseas Programs - Faculty Research Abroad (84.019)
Overseas Programs - Faculty Research Abroad (Assistance Listing 84.019) is run by the Department of Education. It awarded $2.2 million in 28 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $76,989 per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $51,362. Half of the 28 awards fell between $41,783 and $109,837, and they ranged from $7,050 to $249,582.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$2.2 million
- Grant awards28
- Typical award$51,362
- Awarded in FY 2025$0
- Size rank1,749 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceProject grants
Key findings
- It is the 1749th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 94% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 20 states and territories.
What the program funds
To contribute to the development and improvement of modern foreign language and area studies in the U.S. by providing opportunities for scholars to conduct research abroad.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
Institutions of higher education may apply.
What the money can and cannot pay for
Generally, awards are not available for projects focusing primarily on Western Europe or on countries where the United States has no diplomatic representation. This program funds fellowships through institutions of higher education (IHEs) to faculty members who propose to conduct research abroad in modern foreign languages and area studies to improve their skill in languages and knowledge of the culture of the people of these countries. Funds support: travel expenses to and from the residence of the fellow and the country or countries of research, a maintenance stipend for the fellow related to his or her academic year salary, and an allowance for research-related expenses overseas such as books and photocopying, tuition, affiliation fees, local travel, and other incidental expenses. Fellowships are adjusted for duplicating support.
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Award range and average, in the agency's words
Varies by competition
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Overseas Programs - Faculty Research Abroad (84.019) awarded $2.2 million across 28 grant awards, an average of $76,989 per award.
Who usually wins
Colleges and universities received 95% of the money, state and local governments 2.0% and nonprofits 1.6%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges and universities | 24 | $2.1 million | 95% |
| State and local governments | 2 | $42,738 | 2.0% |
| Nonprofits | 1 | $33,933 | 1.6% |
| Businesses | 1 | $28,606 | 1.3% |
By state
No state received $1 million or 10 awards from this program, so it has no state pages.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $488,033 |
| Ohio | 2 | $285,989 |
| Indiana | 2 | $187,909 |
| Michigan | 1 | $145,426 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $115,143 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $113,455 |
| Arizona | 1 | $111,967 |
| Virginia | 1 | $105,705 |
| Florida | 3 | $94,011 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $80,776 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $53,011 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $47,989 |
| Maryland | 1 | $46,184 |
| Illinois | 1 | $44,324 |
| Texas | 1 | $43,851 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $43,832 |
| New York | 1 | $41,800 |
| Washington | 1 | $41,733 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $35,688 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $28,867 |