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Establishment of an Academic Partnership in Business Management and Environmental Sciences with Karakoram International University in Gilgit, Pakistan
The Public Affairs Section of the U. S. Embassy in Islamabad announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to establish an Academic Partnership in Business Management & Environmental Sciences between a U. S. educational institution and the Karakoram International University (KIU) in Gilgit,
Pakistan.
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 the Karakoram International University.
Objectives detailed as priorities for this partnership include:
curriculum development, collaborative research, professional development for faculty by U. S. counterparts, and faculty and student exchange.
The duration of faculty and student exchanges can be managed according to the time required for the specific task or activity of their exchange.
KIU has indicated the primary focus areas should be the environmental sciences programs and the business management programs.
In addition, KIU has expressed a desire for assistance with laboratory equipment and training, involving environmental sciences students and faculty in research, and launching a program for encouraging entrepreneurial aptitude among youth and facilitating their transition to become entrepreneurs.
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 the Karakoram International University.
Objectives detailed as priorities for this partnership include:
curriculum development, collaborative research, professional development for faculty by U. S. counterparts, and faculty and student exchange.
The duration of faculty and student exchanges can be managed according to the time required for the specific task or activity of their exchange.
KIU has indicated the primary focus areas should be the environmental sciences programs and the business management programs.
In addition, KIU has expressed a desire for assistance with laboratory equipment and training, involving environmental sciences students and faculty in research, and launching a program for encouraging entrepreneurial aptitude among youth and facilitating their transition to become entrepreneurs.
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Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Not Available
Additional Information of 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.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
Contact:
Ellen Delage, Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Specialist, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy
Agency Email Description:
inquiries
Agency Email:
DelageEM@state.gov
Date Posted:
2013-06-14
Application Due Date:
2013-07-21
Archive Date:
2013-08-14
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