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{{Short description|Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affair}}
{{Short description|Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affair}}
For over 60 years, the '''Council for International Exchange of Scholars''' ('''CIES''') has helped administer the [[Fulbright Scholar Program]], the U.S. government's flagship academic exchange effort, on behalf of the [[United States Department of State]], [[Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs]]. Founded in 1947, CIES is a private organization with a staff of around 60 people supplemented by 300 voluntary peer reviewers, primarily [[academic]]s. CIES is a division of the [[Institute of International Education]] (IIE).
For over 60 years, the '''Council for International Exchange of Scholars''' ('''CIES''') has helped administer the [[Fulbright Scholar Program]], the U.S. government's flagship academic exchange effort, on behalf of the [[United States Department of State]], [[Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs]]. Founded in 1947, CIES is a private organization with a staff of around 60 people supplemented by 300 voluntary peer reviewers, primarily [[academic]]s. CIES is a division of the [[Institute of International Education]] (IIE).
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|OrganizationName= Council for International Exchange of Scholars
|OrganizationType= Non-profit
|Mission= The Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES) is dedicated to fostering international scholarly exchange and advancing mutual understanding through academic collaboration. It administers the Fulbright Scholar Program to promote educational and cultural exchange worldwide.
|OrganizationExecutive= Executive Director
|Employees=
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|Services= Scholar Exchange; Program Administration; Cultural Exchange
|ParentOrganization= Institute of International Education
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|Regulations=
|HeadquartersLocation= 38.903225, -77.033751
|HeadquartersAddress= 1400 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA
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'''Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES)''' is a pivotal organization in international academic exchange, primarily known for administering the Fulbright Scholar Program in the United States. CIES facilitates the exchange of scholars, promoting research, teaching, and cultural understanding between the U.S. and countries around the world.
{{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.cies.org/}}
==Mission==
The mission of CIES is to enhance international scholarly collaboration by managing programs that allow academics to study, teach, or conduct research in various countries. It aims to build bridges of understanding through educational and cultural exchanges, particularly through the Fulbright Scholar Program, which is central to its operations<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cies.org/about-us |title=About Us |publisher=Council for International Exchange of Scholars |access-date=January 27, 2025}}</ref>.
==Parent organization==
CIES operates as part of the **Institute of International Education (IIE)**, which is a global leader in international education and exchange<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.iie.org/ |title=Institute of International Education |publisher=IIE |access-date=January 27, 2025}}</ref>.
==Legislation==
CIES was not established through specific legislation but through the cooperative efforts of academic societies in 1947 to support the Fulbright Program, which itself was authorized by the Fulbright-Hays Act of 1961.
==Partners==
- U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs for Fulbright Program administration.
- Numerous international universities and academic institutions.
==Number of employees==
The exact number of employees at CIES is not specified, but it involves a staff supplemented by hundreds of voluntary peer reviewers.
==Organization structure==
CIES's structure includes:
===Leader===
An **Executive Director** leads the organization.
===Divisions===
- **Scholar Services** for managing Fulbright scholars' logistics.
- **Program Development** to expand and innovate on exchange programs.
- **Outreach and Engagement** for promoting the programs globally.
==List of programs==
- **Fulbright Scholar Program** for faculty and professionals<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cies.org/ |title=Fulbright Scholar Program |publisher=CIES |access-date=January 27, 2025}}</ref>.
- **Fulbright Visiting Scholars** for non-U.S. scholars coming to the U.S.
- **Fulbright Specialist Program** for short-term expert exchanges.
==Last total enacted budget==
Specific budget details for CIES are not publicly available from the references provided.
==Staff==
CIES employs a core staff and relies on a network of peer reviewers and academic advisors for program administration.
==Funding==
Funding for CIES primarily comes through its role in administering the Fulbright Program, which is supported by the U.S. government and matched by host countries.
==Services provided==
CIES provides administrative support, manages selection processes, and offers logistical assistance to scholars participating in exchange programs. It also engages in outreach to foster academic collaborations and cultural understanding through educational exchanges<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cies.org/about-us |title=About Us |publisher=Council for International Exchange of Scholars |access-date=January 27, 2025}}</ref>.
==Regulations overseen==
CIES does not oversee regulations but operates within the legal and ethical guidelines applicable to non-profit organizations and international educational exchanges.
==Headquarters address==
1400 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA
==History==
CIES was established in 1947 by four prestigious academic associations to manage the Fulbright Scholar Program, which began as a means to promote international goodwill through educational exchanges. Over the decades, CIES has grown to be synonymous with academic and cultural exchanges, notably through its administration of the Fulbright Scholar Program, which has involved thousands of scholars from around the world<ref>{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Council_for_International_Exchange_of_Scholars |title=Council for International Exchange of Scholars - Wikipedia |access-date=January 27, 2025}}</ref>.


== Background ==
== Background ==
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*[[Bette Loiselle]]
*[[Bette Loiselle]]
*[[Anand A. Yang]]
*[[Anand A. Yang]]
==External links==
* [https://www.cies.org/ Official Website]
* [[wikipedia:Council for International Exchange of Scholars]]
* [https://eca.state.gov/fulbright U.S. Department of State - Fulbright Program]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.cies.org Official website]
* [http://www.cies.org Official website]