Description
The Department of War, via the Institute of International Education, is seeking U.S. colleges and universities to develop cost‑reimbursable undergraduate “Flagship” programs in Arabic or Chinese. Selected institutions will receive up to $325,000 per year (plus a separate $75,000 student‑scholarship pool for Summer 2027) to design a 4‑ or 5‑year curriculum that brings students from beginner to professional‑level proficiency, includes AI‑enhanced pedagogy, and culminates in a one‑year overseas capstone in Morocco or Taiwan. The award is a two‑year grant (Sept 15 2026–May 31 2028) with strict compliance requirements (no DEI, gender‑ideology, or environmental‑justice content) and a focus on recruiting veterans/ROTC cadets and supporting Boren scholarships.
• Funding: Max $325k operational annually + $75k summer scholarship (not budgeted by applicant).
• Program scope: Curriculum design, staffing (Director, Coordinator, admin), recruitment plan for ≥80 students, capstone preparation, AI‑driven instruction, reporting, and compliance.
• Eligibility: U.S. public or private IHEs with existing Arabic/Chinese capacity, no Confucius Institute involvement (or waiver), and ability to provide institutional support (faculty lines, space, scholarships).