Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 092408 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 092408 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fulbright Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Fellowship CFDA 84.022A" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.022 Overseas Programs Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 24, 2008 and posted on Sep 24, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 13, 2008 Applications Available September 24, 2008. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications November 13, 2008.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,731,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 127 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
- Eligible Applicants IHEs. As part of the application process, students submit individual applications to the IHE. The IHE then officially submits all eligible individual student applications with its grant application to the Department.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Fellowship (CFDA 84.022A) is a U.S. Department of Education discretionary grant program intended to support doctoral candidates who need to conduct full-time dissertation research overseas. Its central focus is modern foreign languages and area studies, with the broader goal of strengthening the quality and capacity of international and language-related scholarship in the United States. In practical terms, the fellowship is meant for PhD students whose dissertation work requires extended, on-the-ground research in another country, especially where language proficiency and regional expertise are essential to the project.
A key structural detail is that individual students do not apply directly to the Department of Education as standalone applicants. Instead, eligible institutions of higher education (IHEs) serve as the official applicants and submit a grant application to the Department that includes the student candidates their institution is putting forward. Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are eligible to apply, and as part of the campus process, students submit their materials to their university, which then forwards all eligible student applications as part of its submission package.
For the specific funding cycle described in the notice, the opportunity was posted on September 24, 2008, with applications made available the same day and a deadline for transmittal of applications of November 13, 2008. The program listed an estimated total funding amount of $4,731,000 and an expected 127 awards. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement indicated, which generally means applicant institutions are not required to provide a formal matching contribution as a condition of receiving funds (though institutions may still provide other kinds of support as part of a strong application).
Applications had to be submitted electronically through the Department of Education e-Grants system using e-Application, accessed through the e-Grants portal (http://e-grants.ed.gov). The notice also points applicants to the official Federal Register announcement as the controlling source for requirements and details. That official notice is where applicants would find the binding rules on eligibility specifics, required components, submission instructions, program priorities, performance measures, and any pre-application or technical requirements. Because the synopsis emphasizes that it is not the authoritative document, prospective applicants are expected to consult the Federal Register version to avoid missing required forms, formatting rules, or selection criteria.
The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of Education, and the listing provides support contacts for both technical submission issues and programmatic questions. For e-Grants submission assistance, it includes the e-Grants Helpdesk phone number (1-888-336-8930). It also identifies a system administrator contact (Julius Cotton, (202) 245-6140, julius.cotton@ed.gov) for difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, and a program manager contact within the International Education Programs Service (Amy Wilson, (202) 502-7700) for program-related questions.
Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Fellowship (CFDA 84.022A) - FAQs
What is the Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Fellowship?
The Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Fellowship (CFDA 84.022A) is a U.S. Department of Education discretionary grant program designed to support doctoral candidates who need to conduct full-time dissertation research overseas.
What is the main academic focus of the DDRA Fellowship?
The program focuses on modern foreign languages and area studies, with the broader goal of strengthening international and language-related scholarship capacity and quality in the United States.
What type of research does this fellowship support?
It supports PhD dissertation projects that require extended, on-the-ground research in another country, particularly where language proficiency and regional expertise are central to the work.
Who is the intended beneficiary of the funding?
The fellowship is intended to support doctoral candidates (PhD students) conducting dissertation research abroad, but the official applicant is an eligible institution of higher education submitting on the student's behalf.
Do individual students apply directly to the U.S. Department of Education?
No. Individual students do not apply directly as standalone applicants. Eligible institutions of higher education (IHEs) submit the official application to the Department of Education and include the student candidates in that institutional submission.
How does the application process work for students and universities?
Students submit their materials to their university as part of the campus process. The institution then forwards all eligible student applications as part of its overall grant submission package to the Department of Education.
What types of institutions are eligible to apply as the official applicant?
Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are eligible to apply.
Which federal agency administers this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of Education.
What was the posting date for the funding cycle described?
For the cycle described in the notice, the opportunity was posted on September 24, 2008.
When were applications made available for that cycle?
Applications were made available on September 24, 2008.
What was the deadline to submit applications for that cycle?
The deadline for transmittal of applications was November 13, 2008.
What was the estimated total funding amount listed for this cycle?
The estimated total funding amount listed was $4,731,000.
How many awards were expected for the cycle described?
The listing anticipated 127 awards.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is indicated for this opportunity, meaning institutions are generally not required to provide a formal match as a condition of receiving funds.
Does the absence of a matching requirement prevent institutions from providing additional support?
No. Even when a match is not required, institutions may still provide other forms of support as part of a strong application, but the listing does not indicate a formal matching obligation.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of Education e-Grants system using e-Application, accessed through the e-Grants portal at http://e-grants.ed.gov.
Where are the official, binding requirements for the program found?
The controlling source is the official Federal Register announcement. Applicants are expected to consult the Federal Register notice for the binding rules on eligibility, required components, submission instructions, program priorities, performance measures, and any technical requirements.
Why is the Federal Register notice important if you have a synopsis or listing?
The synopsis emphasizes it is not the authoritative document. The Federal Register notice is the place to confirm required forms, formatting rules, selection criteria, and other mandatory details so nothing is missed.
Who can help with technical issues submitting through e-Grants?
For e-Grants submission assistance, the notice lists the e-Grants Helpdesk at 1-888-336-8930.
Who should be contacted if there is difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically?
The listing identifies a system administrator contact: Julius Cotton at (202) 245-6140 and julius.cotton@ed.gov for difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically.
Who should be contacted for program-related questions?
For program-related questions, the listing provides a program manager contact within the International Education Programs Service: Amy Wilson at (202) 502-7700.
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