Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS GEO 19 CA 003 070219

The University Research Program in STEM is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi under the U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Georgia). It is designed as a two- to three-year university-led project that focuses on strengthening academic research capacity in Georgia, specifically within science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. The program places a strong emphasis on upgrading the overall quality and rigor of research conducted at Georgian universities and building sustained collaboration between Georgian and American academic communities.

At its core, the opportunity is meant to support practical, skill-building interventions for early-career and young Georgian scholars. Proposed projects are expected to improve both quantitative and qualitative research skills, enhance academic writing, and raise Georgian scholars research performance to international standards. A key goal is to provide structured mentoring and coaching that helps participants produce publishable research and successfully submit manuscripts to peer-reviewed academic journals in both Georgian and Western publishing environments. In other words, the program is not only about training workshops or general exchanges; it is oriented toward measurable research outputs and the development of scholars who can compete in international academic spaces.

The Embassy invites proposals from U.S. and Georgian universities, with eligibility broadly described as "Others" and clarified in the official eligibility section of the announcement. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is education, reflecting the programs emphasis on academic development, research training, and institutional capacity building. The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number DOS GEO 19 CA 003 070219 and is associated with CFDA 19.900, which is commonly tied to U.S. Department of State public diplomacy and educational programs.

In terms of funding scale and competition structure, the announcement anticipates making one award, with an award ceiling of $250,000. The notice was created on July 2, 2019, and the original application deadline was August 19, 2019. Overall, the grant is best understood as a targeted investment in strengthening Georgian university research culture and outputs, using U.S.-Georgia academic partnerships to transfer know-how in research design, methodology, writing, and publication standards within STEM disciplines.

  • The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Georgia in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "University Research Program in STEM" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.900.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Jul 02, 2019.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 19, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • 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: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the University Research Program in STEM?

The University Research Program in STEM is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi under the U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Georgia). It supports a university-led project focused on strengthening academic research capacity in Georgia in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.

Who is offering and administering this grant?

The opportunity is offered by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, operating under the U.S. Department of State as part of the U.S. Mission to Georgia.

What is the main purpose of the program?

The program aims to upgrade the overall quality and rigor of research conducted at Georgian universities and to build sustained collaboration between Georgian and American academic communities, with a strong emphasis on improving research skills and producing internationally competitive outcomes.

What kinds of projects does the program support?

The program is designed for a two- to three-year, university-led project that focuses on practical, skill-building interventions for early-career and young Georgian scholars. Projects are expected to strengthen research capacity, improve research quality, and support concrete research outputs.

What fields are eligible under this opportunity?

The focus is specifically on STEM fields: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

How long is the project period expected to be?

Proposed projects are expected to run for two to three years.

What is the program trying to improve at Georgian universities?

The program emphasizes strengthening academic research capacity, upgrading the quality and rigor of research, improving quantitative and qualitative research skills, enhancing academic writing, and raising research performance to international standards.

Who is the program intended to benefit?

The opportunity is oriented toward early-career and young Georgian scholars and is structured around skill-building, mentoring, coaching, and support to produce publishable research.

Is the program mainly for workshops or exchanges?

No. While training activities may be part of a proposal, the program is described as being oriented toward measurable research outputs rather than general workshops or exchanges alone. It emphasizes mentoring and coaching leading to publishable results.

What kinds of skills are expected to be developed through the project?

Proposals are expected to improve quantitative and qualitative research skills, strengthen academic writing, and develop scholars ability to design and conduct research at a level consistent with international standards.

What research outputs does the program emphasize?

A key goal is structured mentoring and coaching that helps participants produce publishable research and submit manuscripts to peer-reviewed academic journals in both Georgian and Western publishing environments.

Does the program require collaboration between Georgian and U.S. institutions?

The opportunity places a strong emphasis on building sustained collaboration between Georgian and American academic communities, and it is described as using U.S.-Georgia academic partnerships to transfer know-how in research design, methodology, writing, and publication standards.

Who is eligible to apply?

The Embassy invites proposals from U.S. and Georgian universities. Eligibility is broadly described as "Others" and is clarified in the official eligibility section of the announcement.

What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?

The funding instrument is a grant.

What is the activity category for this grant?

The activity category is education, reflecting the emphasis on academic development, research training, and institutional capacity building.

How many awards does the announcement anticipate making?

The announcement anticipates making one award.

What is the maximum funding amount available?

The award ceiling is $250,000.

What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?

The Funding Opportunity Number is DOS GEO 19 CA 003 070219.

What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?

This opportunity is associated with CFDA 19.900, which is commonly tied to U.S. Department of State public diplomacy and educational programs.

When was this notice created?

The notice was created on July 2, 2019.

What was the original application deadline?

The original application deadline was August 19, 2019.

How should applicants think about the overall intent of the grant?

The grant is best understood as a targeted investment to strengthen Georgian university research culture and outputs, using U.S.-Georgia academic partnerships to transfer practical know-how in research design, methodology, writing, and publication standards within STEM disciplines.

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