Partnership to Advance Research and Scientific Evidence (PARSE)
ID: 354953Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement (DOS-INL)

Award Range

$1M - $3M

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Law, Justice and Legal Services

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) of the U.S. Department of State is inviting applications for the Partnership to Advance Research and Scientific Evidence (PARSE) project, aimed at generating evidence-based research to combat crime, illegal drugs, and instability internationally. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and foreign-based NGOs, all of which must demonstrate substantial capacity to manage multiple research projects and produce high-quality research outputs. This initiative is critical for informing strategies to enhance civilian security and strengthen criminal justice systems in partner countries. The total funding available for this cooperative agreement is $2,887,000, with a minimum award of $1,000,000, and applications are due by August 19, 2024. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Program Officer Alejandra Bolanos at bolanosa1@state.gov.

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