Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA A E EUR 11 01
Apply for ECA A E EUR 11 01
- The Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Fellowship Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.011 Academic Exchange Programs Special Academic Exchange Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 14, 2010 and posted on May 14, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 23, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $8,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $8,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Please see full announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Fellowship Program is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) grant opportunity designed to fund and administer Master s-level academic exchanges in the United States for high-achieving citizens from a defined group of Eurasian countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. The core purpose is to provide graduate study opportunities that build professional capacity and leadership in fields tied closely to governance, economic development, and public service, while strengthening long-term educational and professional connections with the United States.
Under this program, selected fellows pursue U.S.-based graduate degree, certificate, or non-degree study lasting one to two academic years. The primary eligible fields of study are business administration, economics, law, public administration, and public policy. In addition, applicants from countries other than Russia and Ukraine may also be considered for expanded academic fields, specifically education, environmental management, international affairs, library and information science, journalism/mass communications, and public health, following the detailed guidance in the Project Objectives, Goals, and Implementation (POGI) document referenced in the announcement. The emphasis is on supporting rigorous academic training aligned with public interest and reform-oriented professional tracks.
The funding is structured as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement, meaning the federal agency typically expects substantial involvement in shaping, overseeing, or coordinating aspects of program implementation rather than issuing a hands-off grant. For FY 2011 programming, the award is intended to support a minimum of 140 Master s-level fellows, and the announcement explicitly encourages implementers to maximize the number of fellowships awarded wherever feasible. The total estimated funding amount is $8,500,000, which is also listed as the award ceiling, and the opportunity anticipates making a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1) to one implementing organization or consortium lead.
Cost sharing or matching is required, indicating that the selected recipient must contribute a portion of program resources from non-federal sources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support, depending on the full announcement terms). Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (other than institutions of higher education), as well as private and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education; the notice also lists an "Others" category, with additional eligibility details deferred to the full announcement. The program is cataloged under CFDA 19.011 (Academic Exchange Programs / Special Academic Exchange Programs), consistent with ECA s exchange and fellowship portfolio.
Key administrative details from the posting include Funding Opportunity Number ECA-A-EUR-11-01, a Posted Date and Creation Date of May 14, 2010, and an application deadline (Original and Current Closing Date) of June 23, 2010, with an Archive Date of June 24, 2010. For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the listed program contact is Hans Posey, Program Specialist, reachable at poseyhe@state.gov.
Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Fellowship Program (ECA-A-EUR-11-01) - FAQs
What is the Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Fellowship Program?
The Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Fellowship Program is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) grant opportunity to fund and administer Master’s-level academic exchanges in the United States for high-achieving citizens from a defined group of Eurasian countries. The program’s purpose is to build professional capacity and leadership in fields closely tied to governance, economic development, and public service, while strengthening long-term educational and professional connections with the United States.
Which U.S. government office is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is ECA-A-EUR-11-01.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The funding is structured as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement. This typically means the federal agency expects substantial involvement in shaping, overseeing, or coordinating parts of program implementation rather than issuing a hands-off grant.
Who is this opportunity intended to benefit?
The program is intended to benefit high-achieving citizens from the specified Eurasian countries who will pursue U.S.-based graduate degree, certificate, or non-degree study, with an emphasis on fields that support public interest and reform-oriented professional tracks.
Which countries are included as eligible countries for fellows?
The eligible countries listed are Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.
What level of study does the program support?
The program supports Master’s-level academic exchanges in the United States.
What types of academic programs can fellows pursue?
Selected fellows may pursue U.S.-based graduate degree, certificate, or non-degree study.
How long can a fellowship last?
The fellowship supports study lasting one to two academic years.
What are the primary eligible fields of study?
The primary eligible fields are business administration, economics, law, public administration, and public policy.
Are any additional fields allowed beyond the primary fields?
Yes. Applicants from countries other than Russia and Ukraine may also be considered for expanded fields, specifically education, environmental management, international affairs, library and information science, journalism/mass communications, and public health, following the detailed guidance in the Project Objectives, Goals, and Implementation (POGI) document referenced in the announcement.
Do the additional (expanded) fields apply to all countries?
No. The posting specifies that the expanded academic fields may be considered for applicants from countries other than Russia and Ukraine, subject to the POGI guidance.
What is the core emphasis of the supported study areas?
The emphasis is on rigorous academic training aligned with public interest and reform-oriented professional tracks, especially in areas connected to governance, economic development, and public service.
How many fellows is the program expected to support?
For FY 2011 programming, the award is intended to support a minimum of 140 Master’s-level fellows, and implementers are explicitly encouraged to maximize the number of fellowships awarded wherever feasible.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding amount is $8,500,000.
Is there an award ceiling listed?
Yes. The award ceiling is listed as $8,500,000, matching the total estimated funding amount provided.
How many awards does ECA expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates making a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1) to one implementing organization or a consortium lead.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the selected recipient must contribute a portion of program resources from non-federal sources. The posting notes this can involve cash and/or allowable in-kind support depending on the full announcement terms.
Who is eligible to apply as the implementing organization?
Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (other than institutions of higher education), as well as private and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education. The notice also lists an "Others" category, with additional eligibility details deferred to the full announcement.
Is this opportunity associated with a CFDA number?
Yes. The program is cataloged under CFDA 19.011 (Academic Exchange Programs / Special Academic Exchange Programs).
When was the opportunity posted?
The Posted Date is May 14, 2010, and the Creation Date is also May 14, 2010.
What is the application deadline?
The Original and Current Closing Date listed is June 23, 2010.
Is this opportunity archived?
Yes. The Archive Date is June 24, 2010.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the full announcement?
For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the listed program contact is Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
Where can applicants find guidance on objectives and implementation details (like eligible expanded fields)?
The posting references a Project Objectives, Goals, and Implementation (POGI) document as the place to find detailed guidance, including information related to expanded academic fields for certain countries.
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