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Grant for Academic Partnerships between Serbian and U.S. Universities

This opportunity invites proposals for grants to foster academic partnerships between Serbian and U.S. higher education institutions. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - Sub-agency: U.S. Embassy Belgrade - Office: Public Affairs Section (PAS) - Eligible Applicants: - Serbian public universities - Accredited U.S. universities (public or private) - U.S.-registered non-profit educational foundations - Products/Services Requested: - University Partnership Program (Academic Exchange) - Activities include: - In-person and virtual academic exchanges for students, faculty, and administrators - Curriculum development and needs assessments - Joint online courses and research projects - Development of joint degrees or study abroad programs - Academic conferences and student competitions - Establishment of American Studies courses or centers - Focus fields: - Social sciences (international affairs, security studies, mediation, regional studies, American studies, U.S. history, government, law, Holocaust studies) - Journalism - Education (civics, special education, educational technology) - Economics/business (agro-business, technology, e-commerce, renewable energy, tourism management) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Programs must be completed within 6 to 24 months - Funding per award ranges from $40,000 to $240,000, with a total pool of $240,000 - Projects should support U.S. Embassy objectives in Serbia, including democracy, rule of law, human rights, economic development, regional stability, and EU accession - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant for academic program development.

Description

The U.S. Embassy in Belgrade is offering a grant opportunity to establish or strengthen academic partnerships between Serbian and U.S. institutions of higher learning. The program supports in-person and/or virtual exchanges involving students, faculty, and administrators, focusing on various academic fields such as social sciences, journalism, education, and economics/business. Activities may include curriculum development, joint research, and academic conferences, aiming to strengthen Serbian academic institutions and promote mutual understanding. Eligible applicants include public universities in Serbia, accredited U.S. universities, and non-profit educational foundations registered in the U.S. The grant period ranges from 6 to 24 months with funding from $40,000 to $240,000.

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