FY 2026 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Academic Fellows Program

Eligible Applicant Types

Additional Criteria

Eligible applicants include U.S. public and private academic and cultural institutions, such as community colleges, liberal arts colleges, and universities. Other eligible entities are non-profit organizations that meet the provisions described in the Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3). Additionally, Native American tribal organizations may also qualify. Applicants must ensure they submit only one proposal to avoid disqualification.

Overview

This grant is for U.S. public and private academic and cultural institutions, including community colleges, liberal arts colleges, and universities, as well as other non-profit organizations that meet certain tax code provisions. The applicant should be capable of organizing educational programs for international participants.

Likely Disqualifiers

• Submitting more than one proposal
• Not being a U.S. academic or cultural institution or a qualifying non-profit
• Proposing to implement more than two institutes in one calendar year