The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia is offering an open competition for a University Research Program. This grant is for U.S. and Georgian non-profit/non-governmental organizations, universities, and educational institutes to submit proposals for a one- to two-year project. The primary purpose is to improve the standards of Georgian academic research, strengthen quantitative and qualitative research skills and academic writing of young Georgian scholars (primarily assistant professors and PhD candidates), and raise Georgian scholarship to an international standard. The program also aims to encourage greater interaction between Georgian academic researchers, civil society, and government policy-makers. Proposals should focus on domestic policy issues and comparative analyses, and may include teaching academic English or updating research library capacities. Approximately $250,000 is available.
Opportunity ID: 55068
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAGEO-10-GR-001-SCA-060910 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | University Research Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 00.000 — Not Elsewhere Classified |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 09, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 19, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 19, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 18, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Preference will be given for Georgian and US non-profits and public universities. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Georgia |
| Description: | The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards through this Request for Proposals (RFP) for a University Research Program. The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia invites U.S. and Georgian non-profit/non-governmental organizations, universities, and educational institutes to submit proposals for a one- to two-year project to improve the standards of Georgian academic research in Georgian universities and educational institutes, and to encourage greater interaction between Georgian academic researchers, civil society, and government policy-makers. The project is meant to strengthen the quantitative and qualitative research skills and the academic writing of young Georgian scholars; raise Georgian scholarship to an international standard; and encourage the publication of Georgian scholarly research in Western academic and/or in Georgian peer reviewed journals in areas directly related to: domestic policy issues (i.e. health care, education, environment, civil service/personnel issues, local government, etc.) and comparative analyses (U.S.-Georgian). The proposal may also include teaching academic English and updating Georgian research library capacities and resources.
The direct beneficiaries of this program will be young Georgian academics, primarily assistant professors and PhD candidates, and the indirect beneficiaries will be their Georgian host universities. PAS will award approximately $250,000 for this one-to-two-year project, and may seek additional funding for future years. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Nino Gagua
Cultural Affairs Assistant/Grants Coordinator Phone +99532277628 Email:gaguan@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 55068 Full Announcement-1 -> rfa univ research.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Nino Gagua Cultural Affairs Assistant/Grants Coordinator Phone +99532277628 Email: gaguan@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00.000 | PKG00019100 | Jun 09, 2010 | Jul 19, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
55068 SF424-2.0.pdf
55068 Budget-1.1.pdf
55068 Project-1.1.pdf
55068 SF424A-1.0.pdf
55068 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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