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CRUX Program Solicitation for One Health and Agricultural STEM University Partnerships

This opportunity invites U.S. higher education institutions to partner with the U.S. Department of State's Embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe, for the Culture of Research and University Exchanges Prep program (CRUX), focused on One Health and Agricultural STEM fields. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy in Harare, Public Diplomacy Section - Program Overview: - Seeks to build research capacity at Zimbabwean universities and foster partnerships with U.S. institutions - Funding available: approximately $150,000 total, with 1-2 cooperative agreements of about $75,000 each - Services Requested: - Online capacity-building sessions for approximately 25 Zimbabwean faculty and staff, covering research methodologies, grant applications, compliance, and fostering a campus-wide research culture - Professional networking activities to promote collaborations in One Health and Agricultural STEM, emphasizing broad U.S. HEI participation and innovative online strategies - Virtual study tour for up to ten Zimbabwean academics and administrators, focusing on research partnerships and international programs - Unique Requirements: - Emphasis on international research standards and innovative online networking - Applicants must be U.S. public or private higher education institutions (including consortia) with relevant academic programs - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for educational and research services

Description

The U.S. Embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe, through its Public Diplomacy section, announces an open competition for U.S. Institutes of Higher Education to apply for the CRUX Program. The program funds approximately one to two grants focused on building research capacity and fostering partnerships between Zimbabwean and U.S. universities in One Health and Agricultural STEM. The 18-month program includes online capacity-building sessions, professional networking activities, and a virtual study tour for Zimbabwean academics. The total funding available is approximately $150,000, with individual awards around $75,000. Applications are due by July 15, 2021.

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