PR15596830: BSB|PD| Research on Courses Taught in English

The U.S. Embassy in Brazil's Public Diplomacy Section is seeking contractor support to research the prevalence and characteristics of English-taught courses at Brazilian universities outside of the English Teaching Department. The project aims to analyze a representative sample of 150 out of over 2,500 higher education institutions to understand how and why these courses are being developed, focusing on their use as a medium of instruction, motivations behind their implementation, and the challenges faced by faculty. The findings will inform U.S. policy and engagement strategies, fostering internationalization efforts and potential partnerships between U.S. and Brazilian universities. The contract involves conducting detailed interviews with faculty members to gain insights into the sustainability and motivations for offering such courses. A pre-proposal conference will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams on September 10, with interested offerors required to contact the office in advance to receive the meeting link. The solicitation, titled "PR15596830: BSB|PD| Research on Courses Taught in English," was posted on September 8, 2025, with a response deadline of September 19, 2025. The contract is managed by the Department of State’s Office in Washington, D.C., and the project will be executed in Brasília, Brazil. Key contacts include Kevin W. Friloux and Fernanda Vieira, who can be reached via email or phone for further information.