USAID/Pakistan seeks applications for The Centers of Advance Studies (CAS) project

Deadline- Dec 12, 2012

Countries/Region- U.S, Pakistan

The United States Agency for International Development mission to Pakistan (USAID/Pakistan) invites applicants for the Centers of Advance Studies (CAS) project which will provide support to Pakistan’s economic development by strengthening universities. The project will create a cadre of effective graduates for employment in the private and public sectors in agriculture, water and energy.

The objectives of the Centers for Advanced Studies are to-

Increase access for talented, economically and/or culturally disadvantaged students, as defined by HEC, to high performing Pakistani universities in agriculture, energy and water
Establish Governance structures for improved capacity and sustainability of the CAS at each university
Improve curriculum, better teaching; and upgrade graduate programs
Apply relevant research to meet client (industry, civil society, government) needs.

Eligibility-

Qualified U.S. and non-U.S. colleges and universities (including minority serving institutions, community colleges, and women’s colleges) may apply for USAID funding under this RFA. USG and USAID regulations generally treat colleges and universities as NGOs, rather than governmental organizations; hence, both public and private colleges and universities are eligible. Consortia of colleges and universities or university associations are encouraged to apply. Non-U.S. colleges and universities in countries that are ineligible for assistance under the FAA or related appropriations acts are ineligible.
All Applicants must be registered in CCR and have a DUNS number unless exempt under 22
CFR 25.100 to be eligible to apply under this RFA.

How to apply?

Applicants are required to submit an electronic version and hard copies of the technical proposal and a separate electronic version of the cost proposal. The technical application will be appended to the award as the method of implementation of the program description. Technical portions of the application are to be submitted in an original and three copies, and cost portions of the application in an original and two copies.

Applications shall be submitted in two separate parts: (a) Technical and (b) Cost or Business Application.
Technical applications must be written in English language.
The cost/business application must be written in the English language and there is no
limit on the number of pages for the cost/business application. The cost/business application is to be accompanied by SF-424 series, which includes-