Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAPPD 12 CA 138 SCA 072712
Apply for SCAPPD 12 CA 138 SCA 072712
- The Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Establishment of a University Partnership in Psychology with the Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Peshawar, Pakistan" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.501 Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 30, 2012 and posted on Jul 30, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 7, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
- 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. The Department encourages organizations that have not previously received international program funding from the U.S. Government to apply under this announcement. Applicants must have a demonstrated expertise in the subject area of Psychology. Proposals may propose interdisciplinary efforts as appropriate.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, through the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, offered a competitive cooperative agreement to create a formal university partnership in Psychology between an accredited four-year U.S. college or university and Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University (SBBWU) in Peshawar, Pakistan. The opportunity sits under CFDA 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan) and is framed as an education-focused public diplomacy initiative intended to strengthen academic linkages, build institutional capacity, and promote sustained collaboration between U.S. and Pakistani higher education institutions.
The central purpose of the grant is to support collaborative, non-degree activities that advance Psychology as a discipline at SBBWU while also aligning with the U.S. partner institution's international education and research goals. Priority activities explicitly highlighted for SBBWU include designing and implementing faculty and student exchange programs, expanding academic collaboration such as curriculum development, enabling long-distance instruction and joint engagement through internet-based tools and DVC (distance learning/video conferencing), and providing professional development opportunities for faculty. The solicitation deliberately leaves the methods broad, signaling that applicants are expected to propose creative, tailored approaches rather than follow a single prescribed program model, as long as the proposed work clearly supports the partnership objectives and produces measurable institutional benefits.
A key limitation is that the funding is not intended to support academic degree programs for faculty, staff, or students. In other words, proposals should focus on partnership-building, capacity development, training, curriculum and teaching innovation, joint research or scholarly collaboration (as appropriate), exchanges, and other collaborative programming rather than tuition-based degree study. Applicants were also expected to present a clear, realistic timeline showing how the partnership would reach its goals within the award period, and to spell out the sequencing of activities, milestones, and outputs over the life of the project.
The award structure anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of up to $1,000,000, and the ceiling for the award was also $1,000,000. The planned implementation period was three years, reflecting an emphasis on sustained engagement rather than a short-term series of events. Because the instrument is a cooperative agreement, the U.S. Government would expect a more hands-on partnership role than in a standard grant, typically involving closer coordination, agreed-upon deliverables, and ongoing collaboration with the funding agency during implementation.
Eligibility was limited to U.S. institutions of higher education that are accredited, four-year colleges or universities and that qualify as not-for-profit organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code. Both public/state-controlled and private nonprofit institutions were eligible, but the lead institution and the funding recipient had to be the U.S. accredited university. Applicants needed to demonstrate expertise in Psychology, though interdisciplinary proposals were allowed when they clearly supported the Psychology partnership goals. The announcement also encouraged applications from organizations that had not previously received U.S. Government international program funding, suggesting an interest in broadening the pool of participating institutions beyond the usual set of experienced applicants.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted July 30, 2012, with a proposal deadline of September 7, 2012, and an archive date of October 7, 2012. Questions about accessing the full announcement were directed to Ellen Delage, Program Specialist, at 202-647-9503.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a competitive cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad through the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs. It supports the creation of a formal university partnership in Psychology between an accredited four-year U.S. college or university and Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University (SBBWU) in Peshawar, Pakistan.
Which program or CFDA does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is under CFDA 19.501, titled Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan.
What is the main purpose of the cooperative agreement?
The central purpose is to fund collaborative, non-degree activities that advance Psychology as a discipline at SBBWU while also aligning with the U.S. partner institution's international education and research goals. The initiative is positioned as education-focused public diplomacy intended to strengthen academic linkages, build institutional capacity, and promote sustained collaboration between U.S. and Pakistani higher education institutions.
Who are the intended partner institutions?
The partnership is specifically between (1) an accredited, four-year U.S. college or university and (2) Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University (SBBWU) in Peshawar, Pakistan.
What types of activities does the opportunity prioritize?
Priority activities explicitly highlighted for SBBWU include:
- Designing and implementing faculty exchange programs
- Designing and implementing student exchange programs
- Expanding academic collaboration, including curriculum development
- Enabling long-distance instruction and joint engagement using internet-based tools and DVC (distance learning/video conferencing)
- Providing professional development opportunities for faculty
Are applicants required to follow a specific program model?
No. The solicitation leaves the methods broad and signals that applicants are expected to propose creative, tailored approaches. The key requirement is that proposed work clearly supports partnership objectives and produces measurable institutional benefits.
Is degree study allowed under this funding?
No. A stated limitation is that the funding is not intended to support academic degree programs for faculty, staff, or students. Proposals should focus on partnership-building and non-degree collaboration rather than tuition-based degree study.
What kinds of non-degree work are appropriate under this grant?
Based on the description, appropriate non-degree activities include partnership-building, capacity development, training, curriculum and teaching innovation, joint research or scholarly collaboration (as appropriate), exchanges, and other collaborative programming that strengthens the institutional relationship and Psychology capacity at SBBWU.
How much funding is available?
The award anticipated an estimated total funding amount of up to $1,000,000, and the ceiling for the award was also $1,000,000.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What is the planned project period?
The planned implementation period was three years, reflecting an emphasis on sustained engagement rather than a short-term series of activities.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Because the instrument is a cooperative agreement (rather than a standard grant), the U.S. Government would expect a more hands-on partnership role. This typically involves closer coordination, agreed-upon deliverables, and ongoing collaboration with the funding agency during implementation.
Who is eligible to apply as the lead applicant?
Eligibility was limited to U.S. institutions of higher education that are accredited, four-year colleges or universities and that qualify as not-for-profit organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code.
Are public universities eligible, or only private universities?
Both public/state-controlled and private nonprofit institutions were eligible, as long as they meet the accreditation and 501(c)(3) not-for-profit requirements described in the announcement.
Can a non-U.S. institution be the lead applicant or primary recipient of funds?
No. The lead institution and the funding recipient had to be the U.S. accredited university.
Do applicants need to have expertise in Psychology?
Yes. Applicants needed to demonstrate expertise in Psychology.
Are interdisciplinary proposals allowed?
Yes. Interdisciplinary proposals were allowed when they clearly supported the Psychology partnership goals.
Does prior experience with U.S. Government international program funding matter?
The announcement encouraged applications from organizations that had not previously received U.S. Government international program funding, indicating an interest in broadening participation beyond institutions with extensive prior funding history.
What planning or project management elements were expected in proposals?
Applicants were expected to present a clear, realistic timeline showing how the partnership would reach its goals within the award period, and to spell out sequencing of activities, milestones, and outputs over the life of the project.
When was the opportunity posted and when were proposals due?
The opportunity was posted on July 30, 2012, and the proposal deadline was September 7, 2012.
What is the archive date listed for the opportunity?
The archive date was October 7, 2012.
Who was listed as the contact for questions about accessing the full announcement?
Questions about accessing the full announcement were directed to Ellen Delage, Program Specialist, at 202-647-9503.
Where is SBBWU located?
Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University (SBBWU) is located in Peshawar, Pakistan.
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