Opportunity Information: Apply for 20120426
Apply for 20120426
- The U.S. Mission to Tunisia in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "US Tunisian University collaboration in the field of Journalism" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 26, 2012 and posted on Apr 26, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 25, 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 $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 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "US Tunisian University collaboration in the field of Journalism" is a discretionary education grant offered by the U.S. Mission to Tunisia (U.S. Embassy Tunis). Its central goal is to support a structured partnership that will help launch and deliver a one-year masters degree program in Investigative Journalism at the Tunis Journalism and Press Sciences Institute (IPSI). The program is meant to strengthen investigative reporting capacity in Tunisia by providing systematic training that serves both entry-level journalists and mid-career professionals, with a strong focus on practical investigative skills and the legal and ethical frameworks that investigative journalists rely on.
A key feature of the opportunity is that it is not limited to funding classroom teaching alone. Applicants are expected to design an entire program ecosystem: building a curriculum from the ground up, developing instructional and training materials, and creating mechanisms for sustained academic and professional exchange. The announcement highlights virtual exchanges as an explicit component, indicating an interest in ongoing remote collaboration between U.S. and Tunisian partners, such as guest lectures, online workshops, joint newsroom simulations, collaborative investigative projects, or mentorship arrangements that continue beyond a single visit or event. In addition, the grant expects faculty training and mentoring, which implies building IPSI instructor capacity so that the program can be delivered effectively over time and not remain dependent on external trainers.
The subject matter emphasis is clearly defined. The masters program should teach the core building blocks of investigative journalism, including information sourcing (how to find, verify, and cultivate sources, and how to work with documents and data), investigative techniques (methods for planning investigations, interviewing, corroborating claims, organizing evidence, and producing defensible reporting), and law (understanding relevant legal constraints and protections, such as defamation, privacy, access to information, and related journalistic risk management). Taken together, these areas point to a program that is both skills-based and grounded in the realities of reporting where legal and ethical considerations are inseparable from day-to-day investigative work.
Beyond the degree program itself, the opportunity is designed to leave behind an institutional outcome: it "should lead to the creation of a Center for Investigative Reporting in Tunisia." That language signals that proposals should include a plausible plan for sustainability and institutionalization, such as how the center would be structured, what services it would provide (training, research support, mentorship, convenings, publication support, resource libraries, legal guidance referrals, or investigative labs), and how it would continue operating after the grant period. In practical terms, a strong proposal would likely connect curriculum development and faculty mentoring directly to the center, so the center becomes the long-term home for continued training, professional networking, and investigative collaboration.
From an administrative and funding perspective, this is a grant (not a contract) with an estimated total funding amount of $250,000. The award ceiling is $250,000 and the award floor is $100,000, indicating that individual awards are expected to fall within that range. The announcement anticipates up to five awards, and it explicitly states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute additional funds to be eligible. The eligible applicants are institutions of higher education, including both private and public/state-controlled institutions, which aligns with the academic partnership nature of the program and suggests the embassy is seeking universities or similar higher-education entities capable of curriculum design, faculty development, and cross-border academic collaboration.
Timing details in the notice place the posting date at April 26, 2012, with a closing date of May 25, 2012, and an archive date of June 24, 2012. The funding opportunity number is 20120426. For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is the grants administrator, Faouzi Chaouch, reachable by phone at 21671107199. An additional information link is provided in the source data: http://tunisia.usembassy.gov/esf_funding_university_partnership_april_24_2012.html
Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a capacity-building initiative aimed at strengthening investigative journalism education and practice in Tunisia through a formal masters program at IPSI, reinforced by durable institutional structures and professional linkages. The embassy is looking for proposals that combine academic rigor with practical newsroom-relevant training, embed legal and sourcing competencies at the core of investigative work, and produce a sustainable footprint through faculty development, virtual collaboration, and the eventual establishment of a dedicated Center for Investigative Reporting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "US Tunisian University collaboration in the field of Journalism".
Who is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary education grant offered by the U.S. Mission to Tunisia (U.S. Embassy Tunis).
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The central goal is to support a structured U.S.-Tunisian partnership to launch and deliver a one-year masters degree program in Investigative Journalism at the Tunis Journalism and Press Sciences Institute (IPSI), strengthening investigative reporting capacity in Tunisia through systematic training.
Which institution in Tunisia is the degree program intended for?
The masters program is intended to be established and delivered at the Tunis Journalism and Press Sciences Institute (IPSI).
How long is the masters program described in the announcement?
The program is described as a one-year masters degree program in Investigative Journalism.
Who is the program meant to serve (target participants)?
The training is intended to serve both entry-level journalists and mid-career professionals, with a strong emphasis on practical investigative skills and the relevant legal and ethical frameworks.
Is this grant only meant to fund classroom teaching?
No. The opportunity explicitly indicates that proposals should go beyond funding teaching alone. Applicants are expected to design an entire program ecosystem, including curriculum creation, instructional and training materials, and durable exchange mechanisms between U.S. and Tunisian partners.
What kinds of activities are applicants expected to design or include?
Based on the announcement description, proposals are expected to cover items such as:
- Building a curriculum from the ground up
- Developing instructional and training materials
- Creating mechanisms for sustained academic and professional exchange
- Faculty training and mentoring to build IPSI instructor capacity
Are virtual exchanges part of what the grant is looking for?
Yes. Virtual exchanges are highlighted as an explicit component, reflecting interest in ongoing remote collaboration between U.S. and Tunisian partners.
What are examples of virtual exchange activities mentioned or implied?
The announcement suggests or implies activities such as guest lectures, online workshops, joint newsroom simulations, collaborative investigative projects, and mentorship arrangements that continue beyond a single visit or event.
What does the grant say about faculty training and mentoring?
The grant expects faculty training and mentoring, implying that proposals should help build IPSI instructor capacity so the masters program can be delivered effectively over time and not remain dependent on external trainers.
What subject areas should the masters program emphasize?
The subject matter emphasis is clearly defined and includes the core building blocks of investigative journalism, especially:
- Information sourcing (finding, verifying, cultivating sources; working with documents and data)
- Investigative techniques (planning investigations, interviewing, corroboration, organizing evidence, producing defensible reporting)
- Law (legal constraints and protections such as defamation, privacy, access to information, and risk management)
Does the opportunity address legal and ethical issues in investigative reporting?
Yes. The program is expected to integrate legal and ethical frameworks as core elements of investigative work, including understanding relevant legal constraints and protections.
What longer-term institutional outcome is the grant intended to produce?
Beyond the degree program, the opportunity is designed to lead to the creation of a Center for Investigative Reporting in Tunisia.
What does the creation of a Center for Investigative Reporting imply for proposals?
The description indicates proposals should include a plausible plan for sustainability and institutionalization, such as how the center would be structured, what it would provide, and how it could continue operating after the grant period.
What kinds of services might the Center for Investigative Reporting provide (as suggested in the description)?
The opportunity description points to potential services such as training, research support, mentorship, convenings, publication support, resource libraries, legal guidance referrals, or investigative labs.
What type of funding instrument is this (grant or contract)?
This opportunity is a grant (not a contract).
How much total funding is estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding amount is $250,000.
What is the award ceiling (maximum award size)?
The award ceiling is $250,000.
What is the award floor (minimum award size)?
The award floor is $100,000.
How many awards does the announcement anticipate?
The announcement anticipates up to five awards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement explicitly states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education, including both private and public/state-controlled institutions.
What overall kind of partnership does the opportunity seek?
The grant seeks a structured partnership capable of curriculum design, faculty development, and sustained academic and professional exchange between U.S. and Tunisian partners to support investigative journalism education and practice.
What is the posting date for this opportunity?
The posting date listed is April 26, 2012.
What is the closing date (application deadline) listed?
The closing date listed is May 25, 2012.
What is the archive date?
The archive date listed is June 24, 2012.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is 20120426.
Who is the point of contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is the grants administrator, Faouzi Chaouch.
What phone number is provided for the point of contact?
The phone number provided is 21671107199.
Where can additional information be found online (as provided in the source)?
An additional information link provided is: http://tunisia.usembassy.gov/esf_funding_university_partnership_april_24_2012.html
What is the grant ultimately trying to strengthen in Tunisia?
It aims to strengthen investigative reporting capacity in Tunisia by supporting a formal masters program with systematic training, practical investigative skills, and the legal and ethical frameworks needed for investigative journalism.
How does sustainability show up in the opportunity description?
Sustainability is reflected in expectations such as faculty training and mentoring (so the program can be delivered over time) and an institutional outcome (creation of a Center for Investigative Reporting) intended to extend impact beyond the initial grant-supported activities.
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