Kabul University Faculty of Engineering: Supporting the Teaching of Engineering Principles in English

Post Date

July 31st 2013

Application Due Date

August 30th 2013

Funding Opportunity Number

SCAKAB-13-CA-037-SCA-07312013

CFDA Number(s)

19.501

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Education

Number of Awards

1

Eligibility Categories

Other

Eligibility is open to all accredited U.S. community colleges and universities with direct experience in engineering, a demonstrated knowledge of the Afghan context, and the ability to implement stated activities.

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $500000

• Award Range:

  $None - $500000

Grant Description

The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, invites all eligible organizations to submit a proposal for a cooperative agreement to establish a University Partnership between a college or university in the United States and Kabul University in Kabul, Afghanistan in the content area of Engineering, specifically related to using English as the medium of instruction for teaching engineering principles. Respondents are encouraged to develop innovative proposals that achieve the proposed project objectives while advancing the international education and research goals of both institutions. A successful proposal should demonstrate that the participating institutions are committed to long-term, sustainable mutual support and cooperation in project implementation. Ideally, this RFGP will seed a lasting relationship between the U.S. partner institution and Kabul University.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of State

• Office:

  U.S. Mission to Afghanistan

• Agency Contact:

  Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Inquiries and submissions

• Agency Email Address:

  KabulPDProposals@state.gov