Overseas Programs - Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (84.022)
Overseas Programs - Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (Assistance Listing 84.022) is run by the Department of Education. It awarded $12.7 million in 161 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $79,067 per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $59,624. Half of the 161 awards fell between $37,382 and $111,148, and they ranged from $14,632 to $577,925.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$12.7 million
- Grant awards161
- Typical award$59,624
- Awarded in FY 2025-$899,121
- Size rank1,434 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceProject grants
Key findings
- It is the 1434th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 71% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 29 states and territories.
What the program funds
To provide opportunities for graduate students to engage in full-time dissertation research abroad in modern foreign language and area studies with the exception of Western Europe. This program is designed to contribute to the development and improvement of the study of modern foreign languages and area studies in the United States.
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
Funds will be available to enable doctoral candidates to complete field research for their dissertations. Generally, awards will not be available for projects focusing primarily on Western Europe or countries where the United States has no diplomatic representation. Financial provisions include basic stipend computed on the cost-of-living in the country where research is to be conducted; cost of international round trip jet economy air fare for fellow only; baggage allowance, dependents allowance for accompanying dependents based on cost-of-living in host country; project allowance to be utilized for the purchase of expendable materials, services, and supplies, tuition payments to foreign institutions, and local travel expenditures; funds to secure health and accident insurance.
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.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Overseas Programs - Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (84.022) awarded $12.7 million across 161 grant awards, an average of $79,067 per award.
Who usually wins
Colleges and universities received 95% of the money, state and local governments 2.4% and businesses 1.5%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges and universities | 151 | $12.1 million | 95% |
| State and local governments | 4 | $300,921 | 2.4% |
| Businesses | 4 | $184,409 | 1.5% |
| Nonprofits | 2 | $123,159 | 1.0% |
By state
5 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards. They are California, New York, Illinois, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 21 | $3.2 million |
| New York | 18 | $1.7 million |
| Illinois | 11 | $914,736 |
| Massachusetts | 11 | $842,868 |
| Wisconsin | 4 | $724,734 |
| New Jersey | 8 | $665,307 |
| North Carolina | 9 | $589,451 |
| Michigan | 7 | $534,028 |
| Pennsylvania | 11 | $436,356 |
| Connecticut | 5 | $330,595 |
| Texas | 5 | $279,231 |
| Arizona | 3 | $261,948 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $211,599 |
| Ohio | 3 | $209,412 |
| Hawaii | 3 | $206,723 |
| Kansas | 4 | $201,115 |
| Florida | 4 | $198,668 |
| Indiana | 4 | $186,386 |
| Rhode Island | 3 | $182,904 |
| Virginia | 4 | $179,909 |
| Washington | 3 | $145,879 |
| Colorado | 2 | $138,872 |
| Georgia | 4 | $104,303 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $98,940 |
| Missouri | 2 | $85,465 |
| Oregon | 1 | $47,923 |
| Maryland | 2 | $29,794 |
| Iowa | 1 | $22,672 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $13,746 |