Opportunity Information: Apply for ND NOFO 19 110 REPOST
The U.S. Department of State, through the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Mission to India (REPS Office), announced a competitive, discretionary grant opportunity titled "World Affairs in Theory and Practice" (Funding Opportunity Number: ND NOFO 19 110 REPOST). The program is designed to be implemented at the New Delhi American Center (NDAC) and focuses on giving high-achieving undergraduate students a structured way to engage with major international issues using both academic content and hands-on experiential learning.
The target participants are undergraduate-level students who are connected to academic pathways such as international affairs, sustainable development, human rights, health policy, business, and related fields. The core of the program is a series of three Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) offered by American universities, each centered on a specific theme: global health, environmental security, and international trade. Rather than being purely self-paced online learning, these MOOCs are meant to be "expertly facilitated" at NDAC, with weekly meetings that run for about 4 to 6 weeks per course, depending on the MOOC format selected. This facilitation element suggests the grant is intended to provide mentorship, structure, and discussion-based support that helps students complete the courses and connect the material to real-world contexts.
After each MOOC is completed, participants take part in a live simulation of diplomatic negotiations tied to the same theme as the course they just finished. The simulations are meant to bridge the gap between theory and practice by placing students in roles where they must negotiate, collaborate, and problem-solve in ways that resemble real diplomatic or multilateral policy processes. This design emphasizes applied learning outcomes, such as understanding competing national or stakeholder interests, practicing communication and negotiation skills, and grappling with the complexity of global challenges beyond what is captured in lecture content alone.
A final element of the program is an education advising component. Participants are introduced to EducationUSA advisors from the U.S.-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) and receive counseling on opportunities for pursuing higher education in the United States. This adds a practical pipeline element to the program by connecting interested students to credible guidance on U.S. degree options, application processes, and study pathways.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is offered as a grant under the Education activity category (CFDA number 19.040). Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). The announcement anticipates making one award, with a maximum funding level (award ceiling) of $20,000. The opportunity was created on April 24, 2019, with an original closing date of June 23, 2019.Apply for ND NOFO 19 110 REPOST
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to India in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "World Affairs in Theory and Practice" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 24, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 23, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $20,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): World Affairs in Theory and Practice (ND NOFO 19 110 REPOST)
What is the "World Affairs in Theory and Practice" grant opportunity?
"World Affairs in Theory and Practice" is a competitive, discretionary grant opportunity announced by the U.S. Department of State through the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Mission to India (REPS Office). It supports a program to be implemented at the New Delhi American Center (NDAC) that helps high-achieving undergraduate students engage with major international issues through a blend of academic coursework and hands-on experiential learning.
Who is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of State, through the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Mission to India (REPS Office).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is ND NOFO 19 110 REPOST.
Where is the program intended to take place?
The program is designed to be implemented at the New Delhi American Center (NDAC).
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is designed to give high-achieving undergraduate students a structured way to explore major international issues by combining academically grounded learning (through American university MOOCs) with facilitated discussion and practical simulations of diplomatic negotiations.
Who are the intended participants?
The target participants are undergraduate-level students, particularly those connected to academic pathways such as international affairs, sustainable development, human rights, health policy, business, and related fields.
What are the core learning components supported by this opportunity?
The program centers on three Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) offered by American universities. Each MOOC focuses on a specific theme: global health, environmental security, and international trade.
Are the MOOCs fully self-paced online courses?
No. While the courses are MOOCs, they are intended to be "expertly facilitated" at NDAC, with weekly meetings that provide structure, mentorship, and discussion-based support to help students complete the courses and connect course concepts to real-world contexts.
How long does each MOOC portion of the program run?
Each MOOC is paired with weekly meetings that run for about 4 to 6 weeks per course, depending on the MOOC format selected.
What happens after participants complete each MOOC?
After each MOOC is completed, participants take part in a live simulation of diplomatic negotiations tied to the same theme as the course they just finished.
What is the purpose of the diplomatic negotiation simulations?
The simulations are designed to bridge theory and practice by placing students into roles where they must negotiate, collaborate, and solve problems in ways that resemble real diplomatic or multilateral policy processes. The emphasis is on applied learning outcomes such as understanding competing interests, practicing communication and negotiation skills, and grappling with the complexity of global challenges.
Does the program include any advising related to studying in the United States?
Yes. The program includes an education advising component where participants are introduced to EducationUSA advisors from the U.S.-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) and receive counseling on opportunities for pursuing higher education in the United States.
What types of guidance are participants expected to receive from EducationUSA advisors?
Participants receive counseling related to U.S. higher education opportunities, including guidance on U.S. degree options, application processes, and study pathways, as described in the opportunity information.
What activity category is this grant listed under?
The opportunity is offered as a grant under the Education activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 19.040.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
How many awards are anticipated?
The announcement anticipates making one award.
What is the maximum funding amount available under this opportunity?
The maximum funding level (award ceiling) is $20,000.
Is this a competitive opportunity?
Yes. It is described as a competitive, discretionary grant opportunity.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on April 24, 2019.
What was the original closing date for applications?
The original closing date was June 23, 2019.
What themes are covered across the three MOOCs?
The three MOOC themes are global health, environmental security, and international trade.
What makes this program "theory and practice" rather than only academic learning?
The "theory" component comes from the academic content delivered through American university MOOCs. The "practice" component comes from the facilitated weekly meetings at NDAC (discussion and mentorship) and the live simulations of diplomatic negotiations following each MOOC.
What kinds of skills does the program design aim to develop through the simulations?
Based on the description, the simulations are meant to help participants practice negotiation, collaboration, communication, and real-world problem-solving, while learning to account for competing national or stakeholder interests.
How is the program structured across the full experience?
The program is structured as three cycles: (1) a themed MOOC offered by an American university, facilitated through weekly meetings at NDAC for roughly 4 to 6 weeks, followed by (2) a live diplomatic negotiation simulation tied to that theme. In addition, the program includes an education advising element delivered through EducationUSA advisors from USIEF.
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