OpportunityTitle: Science, Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships in Higher Education Program
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: THERE IS NO FUNDING ASSOCIATED WITH THIS UMBRELLA APS, AND ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE DIRECTED TO SPECIFIC ADDENDA PUBLISHED TO THE STIP APS.  As such, specific eligibility criteria will be outlined in each individual Addendum, and eligibility criteria may differ between Addenda.  Addenda under the STIP APS may request Concept Notes/Full Applications (in cases where only a Full Application is requested) from any type of organization, provided they demonstrate significant engagement with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) as well as other institutional partners (public sector, private sector, nonprofit / NGOs, multilateral or international donor organizations, etc.).  In all cases, applicants should defer to the specific guidelines provided in the STIP APS Addendum/ Addenda of interest.
Description: USAID has a long history of engaging higher education institutions (HEIs) to achieve development objectives. Together with HEIs, the U.S. Global Development Lab partners with USAID colleagues, other federal agencies, NGOs, and the private sector to increase the scientific knowledge and evidence directed toward addressing USAID&#8217;s development priorities and improving policy and programming decisions.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: LABCDR_Feedback@usaid.gov
GrantorContactText: Trenae Bonner &lt;br/&gt;Contract and Agreement Specialist
CloseDateExplanation: This annual program statement (APS) is open for a one year period closing on March 4, 2019. Any subsequent addenda issued under this APS must be issued no later than 11:59 PM March 4, 2019.