Deadline: 01-Aug-20
The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to promote STEM and entrepreneurship through undergraduate academic exchange to the United States.
Program Objectives: Recipient organization will design and implement at least two iterations per 24-month project period of an undergraduate academic exchange program for Ukrainian first- and second-year undergraduate university students. These exchanges should support between five and fifteen participants between both years to study for one academic semester at U.S. public and private colleges and universities in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) and entrepreneurship. In addition to the academic exchange, the program should facilitate networking opportunities for participants, both during and after the exchange period.
The program should consist of the following elements:
- Robust candidate selection process, with recruitment and selection in Ukraine performed either by the grantee or by the U.S. Embassy, in coordination with the grantee (please propose scenarios and budgets for both options). In the case of the U.S. Embassy performing recruitment/selection, grantee would still be responsible to develop and collect online applications.
- Pre-exchange online course to develop skills necessary for academic study in the United States.
- One academic semester study at U.S. college or university.
- Post-exchange networking event in the United States, preferably in coordination with other exchange student programs of a similar nature.
Proposals should also include alumni professional development and networking activities once participants return to Ukraine.
Funding Information
- Length of performance period: 18 to 24 months
- Number of awards anticipated: 1 award
- Award amounts: Awards may range from a minimum of $130,000 to a maximum of $160,000.
- Total available funding: $160,000
Participants and Audiences: Ukrainian citizens, first- and second-year full-time undergraduate university students majoring in STEM or entrepreneurship, age 18- 22. All eligible undergraduate candidates are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility Criteria
- The following organizations are eligible to apply: U.S.-based public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) may submit applications.
- Organizations must demonstrate the capability to administer all components of the program as outlined in this solicitation and in cooperation with the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=327781
