PART 61-PAYMENTS TO AND ON BEHALF OF PARTICIPANTS IN THE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM

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61.1 Definitions.

61.2 Applicability of this part under special circumstances. 61.3

Grants to foreign participants to observe, consult, or demonstrate special skills.

61.4 Grants to foreign participants to lecture, teach, and engage in research or training. 61.5 Grants to foreign participants to study. 61.6 Assignment of United States Government employees to consult, lecture, teach, engage in research, or demonstrate special skills. Grants to United States participants to consult, lecture, teach, engage in research, or demonstrate special skills. Grants to United States participants to study.

61.7

61.8

For the purpose of this part the following terms shall have the meaning here given:

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(a) International educational change program of the Department of State. A program to promote mutual understanding between the people of the United States and those of other countries and to strengthen cooperative international relations in connection with which payments are made direct by the Department of State, as well as similar programs carried out by other Government departments and agencies and by private organizations with funds appropriated or allocated to the Department of State when the regulations in this part apply under the provisions of § 61.2 (a) and (b).

(b) Program and Department. For convenience, the international educational exchange program of the Depart

ment of State will hereinafter be referred to as the "program", and the Department of State will hereinafter be referred to as the "Department".

(c) Participant. Any person taking part in the program for purposes listed in §§ 61.3 through 61.8, including both citizens of the United States and citizens and nationals of the other countries with which the program is conducted.

(d) Transportation. A11 necessary travel on railways, airplanes, steamships, busses, streetcars, taxicabs, and other usual means of conveyance.

(e) Excess baggage. Baggage in excess of the weight or size carried free by public carriers on first-class service.

(f) Per diem allowance. Per diem in lieu of subsistence includes all charges for meals and lodging; fees and tips; telegrams and telephone calls reserving hotel accommodations; laundry, cleaning and pressing of clothing; transportation between places of lodging or business and places where meals are taken. Maximum rates of per diem have been approved by the Bureau of the Budget in accordance with Public Law 885, 84th Congress.

§ 61.2 Applicability of this part under special circumstances.

(a) Funds administered by another department or agency. The regulations in this part shall apply to payments made to or on behalf of participants from funds appropriated or allocated to the Department and transferred by the Department to some other department, agency or independent establishment of the Government unless the terms of the transfer provide that such regulations shall not apply in whole or in part or with such modifications as may be prescribed in each case to meet the exigencies of the particular situation.

(b) Funds administered by private organizations. The regulations in this part shall apply to payments made to or on behalf of participants from funds appropriated or allocated to the Department and administered by an institution, facility, or organization in accordance with the terms of a contract or grant made by the Department with or to such

§ 61.3

Grants to foreign participants to observe, consult, or demonstrate special skills.

A citizen or national of a foreign country who has been awarded a grant to observe, consult with colleagues, or demonstrate special skills may be entitled to any or all of the following benefits when authorized by the Department:

(a) Transportation. First-class accommodations on steamship, airplane, railway, or other means of conveyance. For travel in a privately owned vehicle, reimbursement will be in accordance with the provisions of the Standardized Government Travel Regulations.

(b) Excess baggage. Excess baggage as deemed necessary by the Department.

(c) Per diem allowances. Per diem allowance not to exceed $20 in lieu of subsistence expenses while participating in the program in the United States, its territories or possessions and while traveling within or between the United States, its territories or possessions: Provided, however, That, in accordance with standards and procedures prescribed from time to time by the Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs, a per diem allowance of not to exceed $35 may be established in the case of participants whose status and position require special treatment; And provided further, That the Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs may in the case of any particular participant authorize a per diem allowance in excess of $35.

(d) Allowance. An allowance of not to exceed $70 in lieu of per diem while traveling to and from the United States.

(e) Tuition and related expenses. Tuition and related expenses in connection with attendance at seminars and

workshops, professional meetings, or other events in keeping with the purpose of the grant.

(f) Books and educational materials allowance. A reasonable allowance for books and educational materials.

(g) Advance of funds. Advance of funds including per diem.

[22 F.R. 10836, Dec. 27, 1957, as amended by Dept. Reg. 108.468, 26 F.R. 3103, Apr. 12, 1961; Dept. Reg. 108.496, 28 F.R. 6212, June 18, 1963]

§ 61.4 Grants to foreign participants to lecture, teach, and engage in research or training.

A citizen or national of a foreign country who has been awarded a grant to lecture, teach, and engage in research or training may be entitled to any or all of the following benefits when authorized by the Department:

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(a) Transportation. First-class commodations on steamship, airplane, railway, or other means of conveyance. For travel in a privately owned vehicle, reimbursement will be in accordance with the provisions of the Standardized Government Travel Regulations. Upon determination by the Department that difficulties experienced in obtaining the services of well qualified grantees from certain countries warrants it, provision may be made for payment for the travel of one dependent member of the grantee's immediate family.

(b) Excess baggage. Excess baggage as deemed necessary by the Department. (c) Per diem allowance. Per diem allowance not to exceed $18 in lieu of subsistence expenses while participating in the program in the United States, its territories or possessions and while travelling within or between the United States, its territories and possessions.

(d) Allowance. An allowance of not to exceed $50 in lieu of per diem while traveling to and from the United States.

(e) Tuition and related expenses. Tuition and related expenses in connection with attendance at educational institutions, seminars and workshops, professional meetings, or other events in keeping with the purpose of the grant. (f) Books and educational materials allowance. A reasonable allowance for books and educational materials.

(g) Advance of funds. Advance of funds including per diem.

[22 F.R. 10836, Dec. 27, 1957, as amended by Dept. Reg. 108.434, 25 F.R. 4743, May 28, 1960; 29 F.R. 13102, Sept. 19, 1964]

8 61.5 Grants to foreign participants to study.

A citizen or national of a foreign country who has been awarded a grant to study may be entitled to any or all of the following benefits when authorized by the Department:

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(a) Transportation. commodations on steamship, airplane, railway, or other means of conveyance. For travel in a privately owned vehicle, reimbursement will be in accordance with the provisions of the Standardized Government Travel Regulations.

(b) Excess baggage. Excess baggage as deemed necessary by the Department. (c) Per diem allowance. (1) Per diem allowance not to exceed $12 in lieu of subsistence expenses while traveling from point of entry in the United States, its territories or possessions, to orientation centers and educational institutions of affiliation, and thence to point of departure, and while participating in authorized field trips or conferences.

(2) Per diem allowance not to exceed $8 while present and in attendance at an educational institution, facility or organization.

(d) Allowance. An allowance of not to execed $35 in lieu of per diem while traveling to and from the United States.

(e) Tuition. Tuition and related fees for approved courses of study.

(f) Books and educational materials allowance. A reasonable allowance for books and educational materials.

(g) Tutoring assistance. Special tutoring assistance in connection with approved courses of study.

(h) Advance of funds. Advance of funds including per diem.

[22 F.R. 10836, Dec. 27, 1957, as amended by Dept. Reg. 108.468, 26 F.R. 3103, Apr. 12, 1961]

§ 61.6 Assignment of United States Government employees to consult, lecture, teach, engage in research, or demonstrate special skills.

An employee of the United States Government who has been assigned for service abroad to consult, lecture, teach, engage in research, or demonstrate special skills, may be entitled to any or

all of the following benefits when authorized by the Department:

(a) Transportation. Transportation and miscellaneous expenses in the United States and abroad, including baggage charges, and per diem in lieu of subsistence at the maximum rates allowable while in a travel status in accordance with the provisions of the Standardized Government Travel Regulations and the Travel Expense Act of 1949, as amended. The participant shall be considered as remaining in a travel status during the entire period covered by his assignment unless otherwise designated.

(b) Advance of funds. Advances of per diem as provided in the Travel Expense Act of 1949, as amended.

(c) Compensation. Compensation in accordance with Civil Service rules; or in accordance with the grade in which the position occupied may be administratively classified; or Foreign Service Act, as amended.

(d) Allowances for cost of living and living quarters. Allowances for living quarters, heat, fuel, light, and to compensate for the increased cost of living in accordance with the Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians, Foreign Areas), when not in a travel status as provided in paragraph (a) of this section.

(e) Books and educational materials allowance. A reasonable allowance for books and educational materials. Such books and materials, unless otherwise specified, shall be selected by the employee and purchased and shipped by the Department or its agent. At the conclusion of the assignment, the books and educational materials shall be transferred to and become the property of an appropriate local institution or be otherwise disposed of as directed by the Department.

(f) Families and effects. Cost of transportation of immediate family and household goods and effects when going to and returning from posts of assignment in foreign countries in accordance with the provisions of the Foreign Service Regulations of the United States of America.

§ 61.3

Grants to foreign participants to observe, consult, or demonstrate special skills.

A citizen or national of a foreign country who has been awarded a grant to observe, consult with colleagues, or demonstrate special skills may be entitled to any or all of the following benefits when authorized by the Department:

(a) Transportation. First-class accommodations on steamship, airplane, railway, or other means of conveyance. For travel in a privately owned vehicle, reimbursement will be in accordance with the provisions of the Standardized Government Travel Regulations.

(b) Excess baggage. Excess baggage as deemed necessary by the Department.

(c) Per diem allowances. Per diem allowance not to exceed $20 in lieu of subsistence expenses while participating in the program in the United States, its territories or possessions and while traveling within or between the United States, its territories or possessions: Provided, however, That, in accordance with standards and procedures prescribed from time to time by the Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs, a per diem allowance of not to exceed $35 may be established in the case of participants whose status and position require special treatment; And provided further, That the Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs may in the case of any particular participant authorize a per diem allowance in excess of $35.

(d) Allowance. An allowance of not to exceed $70 in lieu of per diem while traveling to and from the United States.

(e) Tuition and related expenses. Tuition and related expenses in connection with attendance at seminars and

workshops, professional meetings, or other events in keeping with the purpose of the grant.

(f) Books and educational materials allowance. A reasonable allowance for books and educational materials.

(g) Advance of funds. Advance of funds including per diem.

[22 F.R. 10836, Dec. 27, 1957, as amended by Dept. Reg. 108.468, 26 F.R. 3103, Apr. 12, 1961; Dept. Reg. 108.496, 28 F.R. 6212, June 18, 1963]

§ 61.4 Grants to foreign participants to lecture, teach, and engage in research or training.

A citizen or national of a foreign country who has been awarded a grant to lecture, teach, and engage in research or training may be entitled to any or all of the following benefits when authorized by the Department:

(b) Excess baggage. Excess baggage as deemed necessary by the Department. (c) Per diem allowance. Per diem allowance not to exceed $18 in lieu of subsistence expenses while participating in the program in the United States, its territories or possessions and while travelling within or between the United States, its territories and possessions.

(d) Allowance. An allowance of not to exceed $50 in lieu of per diem while traveling to and from the United States.

(e) Tuition and related expenses. Tuition and related expenses in connection with attendance at educational institutions, seminars and workshops, professional meetings, or other events in keeping with the purpose of the grant. (f) Books and educational materials allowance. A reasonable allowance for books and educational materials.

(g) Advance of funds. Advance of funds including per diem.

[22 F.R. 10836, Dec. 27, 1957, as amended by Dept. Reg. 108.434, 25 F.R. 4743, May 28, 1960; 29 F.R. 13102, Sept. 19, 1964]

§ 61.5 Grants to foreign participants to study.

A citizen or national of a foreign country who has been awarded a grant to study may be entitled to any or all of the following benefits when authorized by the Department:

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(a) Transportation. commodations on steamship, airplane, railway, or other means of conveyance. For travel in a privately owned vehicle, reimbursement will be in accordance with the provisions of the Standardized Government Travel Regulations.

(b) Excess baggage. Excess baggage as deemed necessary by the Department. (c) Per diem allowance. (1) Per diem allowance not to exceed $12 in lieu of subsistence expenses while traveling from point of entry in the United States, its territories or possessions, to orientation centers and educational institutions of affiliation, and thence to point of departure, and while participating in authorized field trips or conferences.

(2) Per diem allowance not to exceed $8 while present and in attendance at an educational institution, facility or organization.

(d) Allowance. An allowance of not to execed $35 in lieu of per diem while traveling to and from the United States.

(e) Tuition. Tuition and related fees for approved courses of study.

(f) Books and educational materials allowance. A reasonable allowance for books and educational materials.

(g) Tutoring assistance. Special tutoring assistance in connection with approved courses of study.

(h) Advance of funds. Advance of funds including per diem.

[22 F.R. 10836, Dec. 27, 1957, as amended by Dept. Reg. 108.468, 26 F.R. 3103, Apr. 12, 1961]

all of the following benefits when authorized by the Department:

(a) Transportation. Transportation and miscellaneous expenses in the United States and abroad, including baggage charges, and per diem in lieu of subsistence at the maximum rates allowable while in a travel status in accordance with the provisions of the Standardized Government Travel Regulations and the Travel Expense Act of 1949, as amended. The participant shall be considered as remaining in a travel status during the entire period covered by his assignment unless otherwise designated.

(b) Advance of funds. Advances of per diem as provided in the Travel Expense Act of 1949, as amended.

(c) Compensation. Compensation in accordance with Civil Service rules; or in accordance with the grade in which the position occupied may be administratively classified; or Foreign Service Act, as amended.

(d) Allowances for cost of living and living quarters. Allowances for living quarters, heat, fuel, light, and to compensate for the increased cost of living in accordance with the Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians, Foreign Areas), when not in a travel status as provided in paragraph (a) of this section.

(e) Books and educational materials allowance. A reasonable allowance for books and educational materials. Such books and materials, unless otherwise specified, shall be selected by the employee and purchased and shipped by the Department or its agent. At the conclusion of the assignment, the books and educational materials shall be transferred to and become the property of an appropriate local institution be otherwise disposed of as directed by the Department.

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(f) Families and effects. Cost of transportation of immediate family and household goods and effects when going to and returning from posts of assignment in foreign countries in accordance with the provisions of the Foreign Service Regulations of the United States of America.