David L. Boren Awards for International Study

Boren Fellowships can be used to fund overseas study that is a minimum of 12 weeks and a maximum of one year.  The funding/award period must be for consecutive time overseas, and funding for multi-year overseas proposals with large breaks will not be considered.

Maximum award amounts for overseas study are:

• $12,000 for 12-24 weeks
• $20,000 for 25-36 weeks
• $24,000 for 37-52 weeks 

The actual award amount is based on project costs and justifiable project-related expenses, which you will need to itemize in the overseas program budget section of the online application.  Use the guidelines below to estimate the costs for your overseas study program. 

Please note that underestimating your expenses will not make your application more competitive. Be as accurate as possible as increases to award amounts are not guaranteed.

The cost of obtaining a passport and visa is not covered by the Boren Fellowship. The cost of vaccinations, expenses for dependents, and personal travel expenses are also not covered by the Fellowship.  All amounts should be given in U.S. dollars.Itemized Overseas Expenses

1. Tuition
   1. Home Institution:  Indicate minimal tuition costs to maintain matriculation at U.S. university while overseas, if applicable.
   2. Other Entities:  List tuition costs for organized programs, tuition costs to foreign institutions, and the costs of language tutors and research assistants, if applicable. No more than $3,000 will be provided for research assistants and no more than $1,000 will be provided for translators.  
2. Living Expenses
   1. Food & Housing:  If specific program guidance is unavailable, estimates should be calculated based on prior experience in the area and/or in consultation with colleagues, professors, or others who are familiar with the area.
   2. Other Living Expenses:  Itemize and explain. (maximum amount $200; costs for recreation and entertainment not allowable). 
3. Books, Supplies, Equipment
   1. Books :  $500 maximum per year
   2. Supplies $200 maximum per year 
   3. Equipment:  Itemize and explain need.  (maximum amount $1,500)
4. Travel Expenses
   1. Airfare:  One international round-trip economy class ticket on a U.S. airline from the United States to your destination. This ticket must be in compliance with the Fly America Act or the cost of the ticket will be subtracted from your award amount.
      
      Please note that the round-trip itinerary must be purchased before receipt of the first check from Boren. If you are unable to purchase a flight for your actual return date, you will still need to purchase a return ticket. You may need to pay a change fee to change your ticket. You should budget accordingly. 
      
      
   2. Surface transportation:  Indicate mode, distance, destination, and costs involved in surface transportation for specific trips.
5. Insurance:  All Boren Fellows are required to have health insurance that covers medical expenses (including emergency medical evacuation), accident, and repatriation of remains while overseas. Health insurance policies vary greatly in cost but many study abroad program include health insurance as part of program fees. Contact your study abroad program (if applicable) to see if you would be covered under the program’s health insurance policy. 
   
   
6. Other Expenses: Itemize and explain.