For example: Were institutions outside of academia involved? Did it create ties that did not already exist? Was the program/effort short-term or part of a long-term initiative? Are the ties from or the results of the collaboration likely to endure? Did the program/effort help overcome a barrier to understanding an international question? Did it foster collaboration between academic and non-academic communities to solve an international question?

For example: Did the program/effort relate core ideas in international relations to everyday matters/timely events? Did it explain key aspects of international relations to new audiences? Did it apply knowledge about the international political system, international economics and finance, a world region, and/or functional fields to the work of practitioners, policymakers, or the public? Did it help to move forward a discussion/decision outside of academia by applying international affairs knowledge?

For example: What kinds of constituencies were served by the program/effort? Did the effort develop ties between the member/affiliate and those who have substantial professional experience? Will the project advance the work of faculty, graduate students, or others in meaningful ways? Did it build capacity for teaching, research, leadership, or service in the field of international affairs? Did it build the capacity to understand international affairs among members of the non-academic community?

For example: Did it shape people or ideas that can contribute to international understanding, prosperity, peace, and/or security? Will it create something that can be shared with others? Can it be replicated? To what extent did it involve different disciplines and/or fields within international affairs?