The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad is offering a grant to establish a University Partnership in Psychology between a U.S. college/university and Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University. The grant aims to foster faculty and student exchange programs, curriculum development, and professional development for faculty. The proposal should outline a 3-year plan to achieve the objectives, focusing on international education and research goals. This opportunity does not support academic degree programs and is open to accredited U.S. four-year colleges/universities meeting IRS 501(c)(3) provisions. Closing date for submissions is Sep 07, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 187894
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | SCAPPD-12-CA-138-SCA-072712 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Establishment of a University Partnership in Psychology with the Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Peshawar, Pakistan |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Education |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Jul 30, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Sep 07, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Sep 07, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Oct 07, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $ |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | Eligibility for U.S. institutions is limited to not-for-profit organizations subject to 501 (c) (3) of the tax code.
The lead institution and funding recipient in the project must be an accredited four-year U.S college or university. The Department encourages organizations that have not previously received international program funding from the U.S. Government to apply under this announcement. Applicants must have a demonstrated expertise in the subject area of Psychology. Proposals may propose interdisciplinary efforts as appropriate. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description:: | The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to establish a University Partnership between an accredited, four-year U.S. college or university Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University in Psychology. Accredited U.S. four-year colleges and universities meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) may submit proposals to pursue institutional or departmental objectives in partnership with Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University. Objectives detailed as priorities for the Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University include the development and implementation of faculty and student exchange programs; academic collaboration including: curriculum development, long distance teaching via internet/DVC, and professional development for faculty. The means of achieving these objectives is purposefully left broad to encourage the submission of innovative proposals tailored to the international education and research goals of both institutions. This RFP does not support academic degree programs for faculty, staff or students. The timeframe for achieving the objectives must be clearly outlined in the proposal funding request. The project implementation period should be 3 years. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00135210 |
| Opening Date: | Jul 30, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Sep 07, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Ellen Delage |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] |
| optional_forms |
Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] Attachments [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.501 | PKG00135210 | Jul 30, 2012 | Sep 07, 2012 | View | Ellen Delage | Organization Applicants |