20 USC 1134a - Allocation of fellowships

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 26, 2024

§ 1134a.

Allocation of fellowships

(a)

Fellowship Board

(1)

Appointment

(A)

In general

(B)

Qualifications

In making appointments under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall—

(i)

give due consideration to the appointment of individuals who are highly respected in the academic community;

(ii)

appoint members who represent the various geographic regions of the United States;

(iii)

ensure that individuals appointed to the Board are broadly representative of a range of disciplines in graduate education in arts, humanities, and social sciences; and

(iv)

ensure that such individuals include representatives from institutions that are eligible for one or more of the grants under subchapter III or V.

(2)

Duties

The Board shall—

(A)

establish general policies for the program established by this subpart and oversee the program’s operation;

(B)

establish general criteria for the award of fellowships in academic fields identified by the Board, or, in the event that the Secretary enters into a contract with a nongovernmental entity to administer the program assisted under this subpart, by such nongovernmental entity;

(C)

appoint panels of academic scholars with distinguished backgrounds in the arts, humanities, and social sciences for the purpose of selecting fellows, except that, in the event that the Secretary enters into a contract with a nongovernmental entity to administer the program, such panels may be appointed by such nongovernmental entity; and

(D)

prepare and submit to the Congress at least once in every 3-year period a report on any modifications in the program that the Board determines are appropriate.

(3)

Consultations

(4)

Term

(5)

Initial meeting; vacancy

(6)

Quorum; additional meetings

(A)

A majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum.

(B)

The Board shall meet at least once a year or more frequently, as may be necessary, to carry out the Board’s responsibilities.

(7)

Compensation

(b)

Use of selection panels

(c)

Fellowship portability

(Pub. L. 89–329, title VII, § 702, as added Pub. L. 105–244, title VII, § 701, Oct. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1787; amended Pub. L. 110–315, title VII, § 702(b), Aug. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 3345.)

cite as: 20 USC 1134a