Grant readers needed

One of the best ways to become a successful grant writer is to first be a grant reader. Here are some opportunities:

Panel Readers Needed For US Department Of Education InternationalPrograms

The International Education Programs Service (IEPS) in the U.S.Department of Education administers a variety of international programs. IEPS continually seeks language and area studies specialists to serve as readers for grant competitions.

Readers participate in a panel review of applications (usually no longer than one or two weeks), and are provided with modest compensation. Most reviews are conducted electronically, via the U.S. Department of Education’s e-Reader system, and travel will not be necessary. In cases where travel is necessary, readers are provided
with roundtrip travel, hotel room, and meal allowances. The review process involves orientation, reading of the applications, and daily discussions with other panelists. Scores are based on U.S. Department of Education selection criteria. Programs include:

Fulbright-Hays Programs

• Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad • Faculty Research Abroad •
Group Projects Abroad • Seminars Abroad

Title VI Of The Higher Education Act Programs

• American Overseas Research Centers
• Business and International Education
• Centers for International Business Education • Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships • Institute for International Public Policy • International Research and Studies • Language Resource Centers • National Resource Centers • Technology Innovation and Cooperation for Foreign Information Access • Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language

If you or anyone you know is interested in serving as a reader, please visit the U.S. Department of Education Field Reader System Web site at:

http://opeweb.ed.gov/frs/frsHome.cfm to enter your information.

Thank you for your assistance in expanding and enhancing our reader
pool!
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FOREIGN LANGUAGE CONSULTANTS

The National Foreign Language Center at the University of Maryland is seeking Foreign Language Consultants with a solid understanding of the ILR Language Skill-Level Descriptions and native or near-native proficiency in one of the languages below.

Bosnian, Croatian, Danish, Greek, Hassaniyya Arabic, Mandarin, Pashto, Serbian, Southern Min, Syrian Arabic, Sub-Saharan French and Wu

Duties may include:

• Locating and selecting authentic reading and listening content in the target language according to guidelines

• Creating a glossary

• Creating background notes.

• Reviewing content and online lessons

Requirements:

• Native or near-native speaker of the target language

• Solid understanding of the ILR skill levels

• Must have permission to work in the US

• Good basic computer skills

• Ability to type and read in both the target language and English

• Experience developing language learning materials (preferable)

• Experience teaching the target language (preferable)

The work will begin immediately and continue through January. It is part-time and done from ones home computer. Those interested should send their resume to-- jedwards@nflc.org.