FY 2026 John McCain Study of the U.S. Institute for Student Leaders on the Rule of Law and Public Service

The Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs is inviting proposal submissions for the design and implementation of the John McCain Study of the U.S. Institute for Student Leaders on the Rule of Law and Public Service. The program aims to provide a group of approximately 20 foreign undergraduate students and recent graduates from military and law enforcement colleges and universities with a deeper understanding of American leadership and how it has shaped global stability and security. The program will include an approximately four-week academic residency at a U.S. educational institution and an approximately one-week integrated academic field experience that will bring participants to a U.S. region distinct from their residency location. The award recipient will be responsible for planning, overseeing, and implementing the program. Key aspects of the program include: • Providing opportunities for participants to engage with other cultures • Promoting cultural exchanges and enhancing understanding between participants and their host communities • Increasing the ability of participants to recognize and counter disinformation • Enhancing the quality and effectiveness of ECA programs by leveraging the Bureau's resources, policy, and stakeholder relationships • Providing a deeper understanding of American leadership and its impact on global stability and security