Funding-Limited Submission – United States-India Educational Foundation - Obama Singh 21st Century Knowledge Initiative; August 20, 2012

The United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) announces an open competition for the support of projects that strengthen collaboration and build partnerships between American and Indian institutions of higher education. The program’s goals are to encourage mutual understanding between the U.S. and India, facilitate educational reform, foster economic development, and engage civil society through academic cooperation with Indian post-secondary educational institutions.

Proposals in the following fields are eligible: Energy; Sustainable Development; Climate Change; Environmental Studies; Education and Educational Reform; Public Health; and Community Development and Innovation. Exchange activities may include but are not limited to curriculum design, research collaboration, team teaching, focused series of exchanges, seminars, among other activities. 

The maximum award will be $250,000 for a three-year period.  Cost-sharing respective to institutional capacities is encouraged to demonstrate the commitment of all partner institutions to the proposed project.

Limited Submission: USIEF will only accept one proposal per institution.

See the complete solicitation for additional details and requirements: http://www.usief.org.in/Institutional-Collaboration/Obama-Singh-21st-Century-Knowledge-Initiative-Awards.aspx

Internal Competition:  Because USIEF only allows an organization to submit one proposal in this competition, the University of Kentucky has established an internal selection process. Individuals interested in submitting to this program are to submit the following materials electronically to the Office of the Vice President for Research at vpr@email.uky.edu and a copy to their Associate Dean for Research by Monday, August 20, 2012:

· Names and departments of UK Project Director and key personnel

· The Indian partner institution name, location, and key personnel

· A short description (1-2 pages) of the proposed project

· If cost sharing is offered, a budget with match and potential sources of funding for that match. Note:  Because of ongoing commitments, the Office of the Vice President for Research is unable to provide matching funds.

A committee will be appointed to review the information and make a recommendation. The USIEF deadline is November 1, 2012. Questions about the submission process may be sent to Ms. Annette Evans in the Office of the Vice President for Research (alevan4@email.uky.edu or 257-1663).