Description
The FY 2026 Strengthening Talent, Research, Innovation and Vital Engagement (STRIVE) Program aims to strengthen U.S. global leadership by supporting U.S. higher education institutions in equipping the next generation of American leaders with vital knowledge, skills, and relationships. The program has three main objectives: increase the number of U.S. higher education institutions developing international partnerships, increase the number of U.S. undergraduate and graduate students studying abroad, and increase the strategic locations where U.S. students study abroad. The program provides competitively selected subawards and resources to U.S. colleges and universities to establish international partnerships and programming. Key aspects of the job include:
• Establishing international partnerships and programming
• Preparing U.S. undergraduate and graduate students for careers in industries critical to U.S. prosperity and security
• Increasing the number of U.S. higher education institutions developing international partnerships
• Increasing the number of U.S. students studying abroad
• Aligning global academic innovation with U.S. priorities