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Design and Implementation of Three Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars Programs

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), is seeking proposals from U.S. academic and cultural institutions for the design and implementation of three Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars (SUSIs for Scholars) programs. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Office of Academic Exchange Programs - Program Overview: - Three distinct academic exchange programs for foreign university faculty, researchers, and practitioners - Each program focuses on a unique theme: Critical Minerals, Digital Transformation, and Economics and Business - Each program hosts approximately 18 participants, totaling about 54 scholars - Programs include a four-week academic residency at a U.S. college or university and a one-week field experience in a different U.S. region - Services Requested: - Design, management, and implementation of three post-graduate level academic exchange programs - Responsibilities include participant support, travel and accommodations, health and safety protocols, alumni engagement, subawards to educational institutions, and compliance with federal regulations (including J visa requirements) - Performance monitoring and reporting using the State Department's MODE Framework - Reasonable accommodations for participants and robust program evaluation - Notable Requirements: - Applicants must be U.S. nonprofit academic or cultural institutions with experience in international exchanges - Programs must include both academic and field components, and ensure compliance with State Department branding and reporting standards - Funding supports staff, travel, accommodations, and follow-on alumni activities - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a service-based academic exchange opportunity - Estimated contract value is approximately $1,500,000 - Place of performance includes U.S. college or university campuses, with potential field experiences at locations such as the Colorado School of Mines, U.S. Geological Survey, Department of Commerce, and New York City

Description

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) invites proposals from U.S. academic and cultural institutions for the design and implementation of three Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars (SUSIs for Scholars) programs. These post-graduate level seminars will be held at U.S. academic institutions for approximately 18 foreign university faculty, researchers, and practitioners per program, focusing on themes of Critical Minerals, Digital Transformation, and Economics and Business. Each program includes a four-week intensive summer residency and a one-week integrated academic field experience in a distinct U.S. region. The award recipient will manage the programs, including subawardees, and ensure alignment with program goals and participant support.

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