; (2) in subclause (IV), by striking the period and inserting ; or ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (V) the beginning, intermediate, or advanced study of a foreign language related to the graduate student's area of specialization. . 3. International research and innovation Part A of title VI of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1121 et seq.) is amended— (1) by striking sections 605 and 606 and inserting the following: 605. International research and innovation (a) Purpose The purpose of this section is to support international and foreign language education research and innovation projects that encourage and contribute to comprehensive and ongoing assessment and strengthening of the United States capacity in international education, including program development, coordination, delivery, and outcomes in order to meet national needs. (b) Definition of eligible grant recipient In this section, the term eligible grant recipient means the following: (1) An institution of higher education. (2) A public or private nonprofit library. (3) A nonprofit educational organization. (4) An entity that has received a grant under any program under this title for any preceding year. (5) A partnership or consortium of 2 or more entities described in paragraphs (1) through (4). (c) Program authorized (1) In general From amounts made available to carry out this section, the Secretary may— (A) conduct research and studies that contribute to the purposes of this title, including research to provide a systematic understanding of our Nation’s international and foreign language education capacity, structures, and effectiveness in meeting growing demands in the education, government, business, and nonprofit sectors; (B) create innovative paradigms, or enhance or scale up proven strategies and practices, that address systemic challenges to developing and delivering international and foreign language education resources and expertise— (i) for incorporating across educational disciplines and institutions