Establishment of an Academic Partnership in Gender and Development Studies with the Lahore College for Women University in Lahore, Pakistan
The Public Affairs Section of the U. S. Embassy in Islamabad and the U. S. Consulate General in Lahore announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to establish an Academic Partnership in Gender and Development Studies between a U. S. educational institution and the Lahore College for Women
University (LCWU) in Lahore, Pakistan.
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 the Lahore College for Women University.
Objectives detailed as priorities for this partnership include:
collaborative research, curriculum development, long distance teaching via internet/DVC, professional development for faculty by US counterparts, abroad or locally, and faculty and student exchange.
Faculty exchange programs ranging from a few weeks to a full semester, and shorter-term graduate student exchange programs, are preferred by the Lahore College for Women University.
In addition, the university is interested in training and other assistance in developing multi-media awareness materials, conducting collaborative workshops, and leadership training for women.
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 the Lahore College for Women University.
Objectives detailed as priorities for this partnership include:
collaborative research, curriculum development, long distance teaching via internet/DVC, professional development for faculty by US counterparts, abroad or locally, and faculty and student exchange.
Faculty exchange programs ranging from a few weeks to a full semester, and shorter-term graduate student exchange programs, are preferred by the Lahore College for Women University.
In addition, the university is interested in training and other assistance in developing multi-media awareness materials, conducting collaborative workshops, and leadership training for women.
Agency: Department of State
Office: Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs
Estimated Funding: $1,000,000
Office: Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs
Estimated Funding: $1,000,000
Relevant Nonprofit Program Categories
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Not Available
Additional Information of 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.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
Contact:
Ellen DelageAfghanistan/Pakistan Program SpecialistOffice of Press & Public DiplomacyBureau of South & Central Asian AffairsU.S. Department of State
Agency Email Description:
Inquiries
Agency Email:
DelageEM@state.gov
Date Posted:
2013-04-08
Application Due Date:
2013-05-31
Archive Date:
2013-06-16
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