Opportunity Information: Apply for DOSGEO 13 GR 001 GEO 031813
Apply for DOSGEO 13 GR 001 GEO 031813
- The U.S. Mission to Georgia in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "University Research Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.900 AEECA/ESF PD Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 18, 2013 and posted on Mar 18, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 1, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Eligibility is limited to U.S. non profit/non governmental organizations subject to 501 (c) (3) of the tax code, U.S. universities, and Georgian universities, educational institutes and non profit/non governmental organizations.
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Opportunity Summary:
The University Research Program grant opportunity is an assistance award offered by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia, aimed at raising the overall quality and visibility of academic research produced in Georgian universities and educational institutes. The program is structured as an open competition under a Request for Proposals (RFP) and is intended to fund a one- to two-year project that helps modernize Georgian research practices while also building stronger links between academic researchers, civil society actors, and government policy makers. In practical terms, the opportunity is designed to move Georgian scholarship closer to international norms by strengthening the research pipeline from skills development to publication and policy relevance.
The core purpose of the project is capacity-building for young Georgian scholars, with a strong emphasis on both quantitative and qualitative research methods and on academic writing skills. The program seeks to support research that directly engages domestic policy issues such as health care, education, environmental policy, civil service and personnel systems, and local governance, among others. It also encourages comparative research that connects U.S. and Georgian experiences, which can help Georgian scholars frame their findings in ways that are legible to broader international academic communities and useful to decision-makers. A key expected outcome is increased publication of Georgian research in respected Western academic journals and/or Georgian peer-reviewed journals, signaling that the work meets recognized scholarly standards and can contribute to both local debate and global knowledge.
Proposals may also include supporting components that remove common barriers to international-level research output. These optional elements can include teaching academic English, which often directly affects researchers ability to write for peer-reviewed outlets and participate in international conferences, as well as updating research library capacities and resources in Georgian institutions. Taken together, these elements indicate the grant is not just about funding individual studies, but about building an enabling environment where research skills, access to literature and data, and professional writing competence reinforce each other over time.
The direct beneficiaries are clearly defined as early-career and emerging academics in Georgia, particularly assistant professors, PhD candidates, and Public Policy MA students. The indirect beneficiaries are their host universities and educational institutes, which would gain stronger faculty research performance, improved institutional capacity, and potentially a stronger reputation through publications and policy engagement. The program also emphasizes interaction with civil society and policy makers, suggesting that the embassy is looking for proposals that not only improve academic technique but also help research findings circulate into real policy conversations and public discourse.
Funding is expected to be awarded as a grant, with a single award anticipated. The total estimated funding is approximately $250,000, with the award floor and ceiling both listed at $250,000, meaning the program appears designed to fund one project at that specific amount. The project period is one to two years, and the announcement notes that PAS may seek additional funding for future years, implying the possibility of continuation or follow-on support if the initial project performs well and aligns with broader embassy priorities. No cost-sharing or matching requirement is indicated.
Eligibility includes U.S. universities and U.S. nonprofit or nongovernmental organizations that fall under 501(c)(3) status, as well as Georgian universities, educational institutes, and Georgian nonprofit/nongovernmental organizations. The funding opportunity is associated with CFDA 19.900 (AEECA/ESF PD Programs), reflecting its public diplomacy and educational-exchange orientation. The opportunity was posted on March 18, 2013, with a proposal deadline of May 1, 2013, and it was archived on May 31, 2013. For applicant questions or access issues, the listed point of contact is Nino Gagua, Grants Officer Representative at the U.S. Mission to Georgia (gaguan@state.gov, phone +995 32 277 628).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the University Research Program grant opportunity?
The University Research Program is an assistance award offered by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia. It is designed to raise the overall quality and visibility of academic research produced in Georgian universities and educational institutes by supporting a one- to two-year, capacity-building project.
Who is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia (U.S. Mission to Georgia).
What is the main purpose of the program?
The central goal is to modernize Georgian research practices and move Georgian scholarship closer to international norms. The program emphasizes strengthening the research pipeline from skills development to publication and policy relevance, while also building stronger links between academic researchers, civil society actors, and government policy makers.
What kinds of projects are expected under this opportunity?
The opportunity is intended to fund a one- to two-year project focused on capacity-building for young Georgian scholars. Projects are expected to strengthen quantitative and qualitative research methods and academic writing skills, and to support research that engages domestic policy issues and connects research findings to policy conversations.
How is the competition structured?
The program is structured as an open competition under a Request for Proposals (RFP).
How much funding is available?
The total estimated funding is approximately $250,000. The award floor and the award ceiling are both listed at $250,000, which indicates the program is designed to fund one project at that specific amount.
How many awards are expected?
A single award is anticipated.
What is the project duration?
The project period is one to two years.
Is this a grant or another type of award?
Funding is expected to be awarded as a grant.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the provided information.
Who are the direct beneficiaries of the program?
The direct beneficiaries are early-career and emerging academics in Georgia, particularly assistant professors, PhD candidates, and Public Policy MA students.
Who are the indirect beneficiaries?
Indirect beneficiaries include host universities and educational institutes in Georgia, which may gain stronger faculty research performance, improved institutional capacity, and enhanced reputation through publications and policy engagement.
What research skills does the program prioritize?
The program strongly emphasizes capacity-building in both quantitative and qualitative research methods, along with academic writing skills.
What subject areas or policy topics are encouraged?
The program seeks to support research that directly engages domestic policy issues such as health care, education, environmental policy, civil service and personnel systems, and local governance, among other domestic policy topics.
Does the program encourage U.S.-Georgia comparative research?
Yes. The opportunity encourages comparative research that connects U.S. and Georgian experiences, with the intent of helping Georgian scholars frame findings in ways that are legible to international academic communities and useful to decision-makers.
What publication outcomes are expected?
A key expected outcome is increased publication of Georgian research in respected Western academic journals and/or Georgian peer-reviewed journals, signaling that the work meets recognized scholarly standards and contributes to local debate and global knowledge.
Does the program focus only on funding individual studies?
No. The information indicates the grant is not only about funding individual studies, but also about building an enabling environment where research skills, access to literature and data, and professional writing competence reinforce each other over time.
Are there optional or supporting components proposals may include?
Yes. Proposals may include components intended to remove common barriers to international-level research output, including teaching academic English and updating research library capacities and resources in Georgian institutions.
Why is academic English mentioned as a possible component?
Academic English is identified as a barrier for many researchers because it affects their ability to write for peer-reviewed outlets and participate in international conferences. The program allows proposals to include training or support in this area as an optional element.
What does the program say about engagement beyond academia?
The program emphasizes interaction with civil society and policy makers. This suggests proposals should help research findings circulate into real policy conversations and public discourse, not only remain within academic settings.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes U.S. universities and U.S. nonprofit or nongovernmental organizations with 501(c)(3) status, as well as Georgian universities, educational institutes, and Georgian nonprofit/nongovernmental organizations.
Is the opportunity tied to a specific CFDA number?
Yes. The opportunity is associated with CFDA 19.900 (AEECA/ESF PD Programs).
When was this opportunity posted and when were proposals due?
The opportunity was posted on March 18, 2013, and the proposal deadline was May 1, 2013.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The announcement was archived on May 31, 2013.
Is there any indication of possible future funding beyond the initial period?
Yes. The announcement notes that PAS may seek additional funding for future years, which implies the possibility of continuation or follow-on support if the initial project performs well and aligns with embassy priorities.
Who should applicants contact with questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact is Nino Gagua, Grants Officer Representative at the U.S. Mission to Georgia: gaguan@state.gov, phone +995 32 277 628.
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