Looking for Peer Reviewers!

The International and Foreign Language Education office (IFLE) of the U.S. Department of Education administers a variety of international education programs. IFLE continually seeks qualified individuals, in particular, world language and area/international studies specialists, to serve as readers for grant competitions.

Selected readers participate in a panel review of applications and are provided with modest compensation. Most reviews are conducted electronically via the Department’s G5 system and travel will not be necessary. In cases where travel is necessary, readers are provided with roundtrip travel, lodging, and per diem. The review process involves orientation, reading of applications, and regularly scheduled discussions with other panelists. Application scores are based on pre-determined selection criteria and any announced priorities for each program. Panel reviews normally last one to two weeks.

If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity and feel that you have the appropriate qualifications, please see the attached flyer for instructions on how to apply.

Once online, you will be asked to submit your application, including your resume/CV, and provide background information outlining your expertise and background. You will also be able to indicate for which IFLE programs you are interested in being considered. Your application to become a field reader will be reviewed by OPE staff members to determine whether you have the subject area expertise and appropriate background needed for upcoming competitions.

For Fiscal Year 2014, we are seeking peer reviewers for the following programs:

            Fulbright-Hays Programs:

• Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA)
• Group Projects Abroad (GPA)
• Seminars Abroad (SA) (East Asia specialists only for Fiscal Year 2014)

Title VI of the Higher Education Act Programs:

• Centers for International Business Education (CIBE)
• Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships (FLAS)
• Language Resource Centers (LRC)
• National Resource Centers (NRC)
• Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language (UISFL)

To learn more about IFLE Programs, please visit our web site at www.ed.gov/ope/iegps or sign up for the IFLE listserv at https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USED/subscriber/new?topic_id=USED_61.