FY 2026 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Academic Fellows Program

The document outlines the Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) for federal government programs, detailing how applicants should report on program objectives and indicators. It emphasizes using the Monitoring Data for ECA (MODE) Framework, which provides standard indicators and survey questions for consistent data collection from program participants. Applicants are required to identify relevant MODE indicators from the solicitation, determine the relevance of additional indicators, and design custom objectives if necessary. The PMP defines key terms such as 'Participant,' 'Host community,' 'Virtual exchange,' and 'Virtual element,' and specifies data collection methods, disaggregation categories, and timing for various performance indicators across multiple objectives. These objectives include advancing cross-cultural competence, increasing community impact, strengthening engagement, and enhancing participant abilities. The document also provides resources for PMP creation and stresses the importance of setting feasible targets and adhering to reporting requirements for both participant survey data and administrative data.

The document outlines the Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) for federal government programs, detailing instructions and indicators for collecting data from participants. It emphasizes the use of the Monitoring Data for ECA (MODE) Framework, which provides standard indicators and survey questions to ensure consistent measurement across all ECA programs. Applicants must review solicitation documents, select relevant MODE indicators, and define custom objectives if necessary, while also setting targets for each indicator. The PMP defines key terms such as 'Participant,' 'Host community,' and 'Virtual exchange,' and provides a comprehensive table of performance indicators categorized by ECA objectives, including demographic questions and measures for cultural competence, community impact, engagement, and skill development. It also specifies data sources, required survey questions, and collection timelines for each indicator. The plan ensures accountability and continuous improvement through systematic monitoring and evaluation.

The Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) document outlines a framework for collecting and measuring data from participants in Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) programs. It details standard indicators and survey questions from the Monitoring Data for ECA (MODE) Framework, emphasizing consistent data collection across all programs. The document provides instructions for applicants on how to complete their PMP, including selecting relevant MODE indicators, designing custom objectives, and setting performance targets. Key definitions for PMP columns such as Performance Indicator, Definition, Disaggregation, Target, Data Source, and When to Collect are provided. It also defines crucial terms like "Participant," "Host community," "Virtual exchange," and "Virtual element." The PMP includes various demographic questions and specific indicators across multiple ECA objectives, focusing on advancing cross-cultural competence, increasing participant impact on communities, strengthening engagement, and enhancing personal/professional abilities. It also addresses the quality and effectiveness of ECA programs by monitoring survey response rates.

The Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) outlines a framework for collecting and analyzing data from participants in programs funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). This document provides instructions for applicants to develop a PMP, emphasizing the use of the Monitoring Data for ECA (MODE) Framework's standard indicators and survey questions to ensure consistent measurement across all ECA programs. Applicants must review solicitation documents for specific MODE indicators, incorporate relevant additional indicators, and may design custom objectives. Key definitions for PMP columns and terms like 'Participant,' 'Host community,' and 'Virtual exchange' are provided. The plan details specific performance indicators across various objectives, including advancing cross-cultural competence, increasing community impact, strengthening engagement, and enhancing participant abilities. Each indicator specifies its definition, disaggregation categories, target (to be completed by the applicant), data source (primarily self-reported surveys), and collection timing (mostly post-program or semi-annually). Core indicators are highlighted throughout the document, with a particular focus on participant demographics, changes in opinions of the U.S. government and people, first-time travel experiences, confidence in making an impact, network expansion, and skill development (job, soft, technical, language, and digital). The PMP also includes administrative data collection for metrics like the total number of participants, program cohorts, scholarships, professional placements, and virtual exchange programs. A crucial objective, E8.0.03, sets a target response rate of 60% for participant surveys, reflecting the emphasis on data collection and program effectiveness.