Dean Rusk Grant Application Process

Students are required to meet with the Dean Rusk Office to discuss their project proposal, prior to submission of the application or their application will not be reviewed by the IEC.

We're located in Duke Hall, just across the way from the Alvarez College Union. 

Based on your consultation with the Dean Rusk Office staff, choose your project category. Categories are:

• Exploratory and Reflective Learning
• Research
• Service
• Study Program

Supplemental materials required in the application may differ based on category. 
Review required application components

There are two grant cycles per year, one for Winter break projects and one for Summer projects.

• Winter Break: Grant proposals should meet a minimum time requirement of 2 weeks.

• Summer Break: Grant proposals should meet a minimum time requirement of 3 weeks. The Dean Rusk International Studies Program strongly prefers summer proposals that are for a month or longer.

The U.S. Department of State provides a report that describes the risks and recommended precautions for U.S. citizens in a foreign country. 

Students are allowed to travel to countries with a Level 1-3 Advisory, with a waiver requirement for Level 3. 

A country with Level 4 Advisory will not be considered for a project proposal.

Grants are awarded twice each year. Application deadlines are:

• Winter Break: Applications must be submitted by October 1.

• Summer Break: Applications must be submitted by February 1.

You can expect applications to open roughly eight weeks before the deadline, giving you plenty of time to prepare. You may start your application at any time and continue to edit it until you hit "submit." Once you submit your application, you cannot make any changes.  Applications must be received by the deadline.