Technical Review Form

 

Quality of Proposed Project – Quality of Proposed Project (60 points)

 

Quality of Proposed Project – The Secretary reviews each application to determine the quality of the research project proposed by the applicant. The Secretary considers:

 

1.The statement of the major hypotheses to be tested or questions to be examined and the description and justification of the research methods to be used. (15 points)

 

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2.The relationship of the research to the literature on the topic and to major theoretical issues in the field, and the project’s originality and importance in terms of the concerns of the discipline. (10 points)

 

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3.The preliminary research already completed in the United States and overseas orplans for such research prior to going overseas, and the kinds, quality and availability of data for the research in the host country or countries. (10 points)

 

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4.The justification for overseas field research, and preparations to establish appropriate and sufficient research contacts and affiliations abroad. (10 points)

 

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5.The applicant’s plans to share the results of the research in progress and a copy ofthe dissertation with scholars and officials of the host country or countries. (5 points)

 

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6.The guidance and supervision of the dissertation advisor or committee at all stages ofthe project, including guidance in developing the project, understanding research conditions abroad, and acquainting the applicant with research in the field. (10 points)

 

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Qualifications of the Applicant – (40 points)

 

Qualifications of the Applicant – The Secretary reviews each application to determine the qualifications of the applicant. The Secretary considers:

 

1.The overall strength of the applicant’s graduate academic record. (10 points)

 

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2.The extent to which the applicant’s academic record demonstrates a strength in areastudies relevant to the proposed project. (10 points)

 

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3.The applicant’s proficiency in one or more of the languages (other than English andthe applicant’s native language) of the country or countries of research, and the specific measures to be taken to overcome any anticipated language barriers. (15points)

 

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4.The applicant’s ability to conduct research in a foreign cultural context, as evidenced by the applicant’s references or previous overseas experiences, or both. (5points)

 

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