Description
The U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic is seeking proposals for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026. The goal of this program is to promote U.S. leadership in higher education, strengthen partnerships between U.S. and Dominican universities, and engage U.S. and Dominican exchange alumni as drivers of innovation and collaboration. Eligible applicants are teams led by U.S. government exchange alumni, in partnership with Dominican and/or U.S. academic institutions. The program will support projects that introduce U.S.-based educational models and best practices, including experiential learning, research mentorship, and student-centered pedagogy, while fostering meaningful partnerships between U.S. and Dominican institutions.
Some key objectives of the project include:
• Promote and showcase U.S. higher education models and best practices
• Strengthen institutional collaboration between U.S. and Dominican higher education institutions
• Enhance alumni leadership and engagement
• Increase awareness and understanding of U.S. higher education opportunities