International Science and Education Grants Program

Post Date

November 10th 2009

Application Due Date

January 28th 2010

Funding Opportunity Number

USDA-NIFA-SERDIP-002675

CFDA Number(s)

10.305

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Agriculture
Education
Food and Nutrition

Eligibility Categories

Public and State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Private Institutions of Higher Education
Other

College/university must 1) admit as regular students only persons having a certificate of graduation form a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate, 2) be legally authorized within such State to provide a program of education beyond secondary education, 3) provide an education program for which a BA/BS or any other higher degree is awarded, 4) be a public or other nonprofit institution, & 5) be accredited by a nationally recognized agency.

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $2900000

• Award Range:

  $0 - $150000

Grant Description

The International Science and Education Competitive Grants Program (ISE) supports research, extension, and teaching activities that will enhance the capabilities of American colleges and universities to conduct international collaborative research, extension and teaching. ISE projects are expected to enhance the international content of curricula; ensure that faculty work beyond the U.S. and bring lessons learned back home; promote international research partnerships; enhance the use and application of foreign technologies in the U.S.; and strengthen the role that colleges and universities play in maintaining U.S. competitiveness.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Agriculture

• Office:

  National Institute of Food and Agriculture

• Agency Contact:

  NIFA Help Desk
  Phone: 202-401-5048
  Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays
  

• Agency Mailing Address:

  If you have any questions related to preparing application content

• Agency Email Address:

  electronic@nifa.usda.gov

• More Information:

  International Science and Education Grants Program