Establishment of a University Partnership with Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

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Establishment of a University Partnership with Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan: 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 a four-year college or university in the U.S. and Fatima Jinnah Women University in the areas of Behavioral Sciences (defined as Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology), Gender Studies and/or Communication and Media Studies. 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 Fatima Jinnah Women University. U.S. academic institutions with specific expertise in women's education are especially encouraged to apply. Objectives detailed as priorities for Fatima Jinnah Women University include the development and implementation of faculty and/or student exchange programs; academic collaboration including: curriculum development, long distance teaching via internet/DVC, exchange of resource materials and publications of mutual interest, collaborative research, professional development for faculty and other collaborative programs.

Federal Grant Title:	Establishment of a University Partnership with Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Federal Agency Name:	Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs
Grant Categories:	Education
Type of Opportunity:	Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number:	SCAPPD-12-CA-037-SCA-042312
Type of Funding:	Cooperative Agreement
CFDA Numbers:	19.501
CFDA Descriptions:	Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan
Current Application Deadline:	Apr 23, 2012
Original Application Deadline:	Apr 23, 2012
Posted Date:	Mar 01, 2012
Creation Date:	Apr 12, 2012
Archive Date:	May 23, 2012
Total Program Funding:	$1,000,000
Maximum Federal Grant Award:	$1,000,000
Minimum Federal Grant Award:
Expected Number of Awards:	1
Cost Sharing or Matching:	Yes

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Private 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. U.S. four year colleges and universities that have specific expertise in women's education are especially encouraged to apply.
Grant Announcement Contact: Ellen Delage Program Specialist Phone 202-647-9503

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