Summer Institute in Social Science Research and Public Policy for Ukrainian Social Scientists; Notice: Request for Proposals (RFP)

Résumé

The Branch for the Study of the United States of the U.S. Information Agency's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announces an open competition for an assistance award. Public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in IRS regulation 26 CFR 1.501(C) may apply to develop and implement a post-graduate level academic institute and related programs for a group of 18 Ukrainian social scientists. The U.S. Information Agency proposes to assist Ukraine through a joint initiative with the European Union (EU) to train young Ukrainian social scientists through an intensive six-week academic Summer Institute in the United States and through joint follow-on activities in Ukraine. Additionally, the EU plans to award a grant to a European ``partner'' organization that will implement a parallel academic institute in Europe. The program is intended to provide participants with a deeper understanding of contemporary social science theory and research methods, together with an understanding of how theoretical and empirical research informs the development and implementation of public policy in the United States in the fields of economics, political science and pu