§ 657.3 What are the instructional and administrative requirements for an allocation of fellowships?

(a) An allocation of fellowships must support area studies and language instruction that aligns with all of the following requirements: (1) A geographic world area or a geographically designated region that spans multiple world areas and serves as the focus of research, teaching, training, and instruction. (2) Languages specific to the geographic area of focus. (3) Existing programs or proposed instructional programs that will be developed and implemented during the grant period. (b) An allocation of fellowships must be administered according to the institution's written plan for distributing fellowships and allowances to eligible fellows for training and instruction during the academic year or summer, provided that— (1) The fellowship types are described in the budget narrative of an application selected for funding under this part; or (2) The Secretary has approved any proposed changes to an approved Center's or Program's plan.