Pakistan University Partnerships

Below are the links to the www.grants.gov pages for the two Pakistan University Partnerships that have been posted:

1.) NCA Lahore:

http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=269005

Establishment of a University Partnership with National College of Arts – Lahore,

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 a University Partnership between a four-year college or university in the U.S. and National College of Arts-Lahore in Film & Television Arts. 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 National College of Arts (NCA)- Lahore.

This project will contribute to the learning and teaching of Film & Television, and enhance the impact of the institution through curriculum development, collaborative research, long distance teaching (via Internet/DVC), sharing of resources, professional development for faculty, and faculty and student exchanges.

This is a three-year partnership for a total of up to U.S. $1 million.   Full details of this solicitation are available at www.grants.gov, search for Funding Opportunity Number: SCAISB-15-AW-001-10222014.

2.) University of the Punjab:

http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=269006

Establishment of a University Partnership with University of the Punjab - Lahore, Institute of Communication Studies (ICS)

The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and the U.S. Consulate General in Lahore announce an open competition for a cooperative agreement to establish a University Partnership between a four-year college or university in the United States and University of the Punjab in the two thematic areas of journalism/communication studies and development 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 University of the Punjab.

Objectives detailed as priorities for this partnership include: curriculum development, collaborative research, long distance teaching (via Internet/DVC), sharing of resources, professional development for faculty, and faculty and student exchanges. Faculty and student exchange programs of a full semester are preferred.

This is a three-year partnership for a total of up to U.S. $1 million.   Full details of this solicitation are available at www.grants.gov, search for Funding Opportunity Number: SCAISB-15-AW-002-10222014.