The Long-term Assistance and Services for Research: Partners for University-Led Solutions Engine (LASER PULSE) is pleased to announce its first Request for Applications (RFA). LASER PULSE is a five-year program implemented by a consortium, led by Purdue University, which includes the University of Notre Dame, Indiana University, Makerere University, and Catholic Relief Services. LASER PULSE is funded by USAID via Cooperative Agreement 7200AA18CA00009.
Development Sectors of Interest: Basic Education*, Food Security, and Water Security
Region/Countries of Interest: East Africa (Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania)
*Note that Basic Education is limited to Kenya and Uganda only
Award Number and Size: 4 to 6 awards for a period of 12 to 24 months of research and translation; for this RFA we expect to award $1,000,000 in total funding across all awards.
Concept Note Submission Deadline: November 15, 2019
