Establishment of an Academic Partnership in Communication Design with the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture in Karachi, Pakistan
The Public Affairs Section of the U. S. Embassy in Islamabad and the U. S. Consulate General in Karachi announce an open competition for a cooperative agreement to establish an Academic Partnership in Communication Design between a U. S. educational institution and the Indus Valley School of Art and
Architecture (IVS) in Karachi, 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 Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture.
Objectives detailed as priorities for this partnership include:
collaborative research in Design Projects, curriculum development, professional development for faculty by U. S. counterparts, and semester-long faculty and student exchange.
The Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture has also expressed interest in collaborating to organize a seminar or conference on any aspect of design, with papers from partner schools, designers, and various schools to further design education in Pakistan.
IVS also seeks assistance in developing a seminar on the publishing of critical essays, papers and books on design theory for the benefit of students and teachers.
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 Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture.
Objectives detailed as priorities for this partnership include:
collaborative research in Design Projects, curriculum development, professional development for faculty by U. S. counterparts, and semester-long faculty and student exchange.
The Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture has also expressed interest in collaborating to organize a seminar or conference on any aspect of design, with papers from partner schools, designers, and various schools to further design education in Pakistan.
IVS also seeks assistance in developing a seminar on the publishing of critical essays, papers and books on design theory for the benefit of students and teachers.
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 Section 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 lead institution must be registered in the System for Award Management SAM located at www.sam.gov prior to submitting an application or plan; and maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times during which it has an active Federal award or an application or plan under consideration by an agency.
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 Public Policy and/or Public Administration.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
Contact:
Ellen Delage, Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Specialist, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy
Agency Email Description:
Inquiries
Agency Email:
DelageEM@state.gov
Date Posted:
2013-04-17
Application Due Date:
2013-06-21
Archive Date:
2013-07-21
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