1. Who is eligible for USIP Public Education for Peacebuilding Support?
The initiative is open to any accredited institution of higher education or public library in the United States. University organizations, department, groups or consortium are eligible to receive support.
2. What type of event is eligible for the program?
The support may be used for a variety of public activities and events, including, but not limited to, educational or training workshops, lecture series, speaker programs, library forums, and web-based forums.
3. What activity themes or topics are eligible for support?
The activity or event must address issues of international conflict and its resolution. Suggested topics include, although are not limited to the following:
- Gender, Conflict, and Peacebuilding
- Science and Technology, and Peacebuilding
- Sustainable Economics, Conflict Resolution, and Peacebuilding
- International and Regional Organization and Conflict Management
- Post-Conflict Transitions
- Negotiation and Mediation
- Media and Peacebuilding
Country and region specific topics are also encouraged. Events addressing domestic conflict issues in the U.S. are not eligible.
4. What is the amount of the support?
Up to $2,000 in matching support.
5. What are the deadlines?
The application cycle 1 submission deadline is November 1, 2012. The second application cycle will open in spring 2013 with an application deadline of May 1, 2013.
6. How are the support recipients selected?
The recipients will be selected through a competitive process based on the following selection criteria: eligibility, relevance, impact, need, and institutional support.
7. Is cost-sharing required to be eligible for support?
Yes, the host institution or organization is required to provide matching support for this initiative. This can be in the form of in-kind contributions, faculty time, and other direct institutional support.
8. Who can I contact with questions about USIP Public Education for Peacebuilding Support?
Please send all inquiries to usipsupport@iie.org.