Opportunity Information: Apply for SMK80020PAS004
This grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SMK80020PAS004) is a U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to North Macedonia Public Affairs Section competition to fund a cooperative agreement that creates a formal academic partnership between a U.S. university and the Faculty of Economics at Saints Cyril and Methodius University (UKIM) in Skopje. The central aim is to rebuild and strengthen UKIMs existing MBA track in Strategic Human Resource Management by updating course content and program delivery so it reflects U.S. business practices, U.S.-style teaching and learning methods, and U.S. research approaches, while also creating sustained knowledge exchange between American and North Macedonian faculty.
The program is structured to be flexible, but the expectation is a practical, outcomes-focused collaboration that improves both curriculum and institutional capacity. Proposed activities are meant to include a mix of curriculum reform and new course development, joint or collaborative research projects, faculty exchanges in both directions, and professional development that allows UKIM faculty to expand skills in teaching, research design, and contemporary business and HR management topics. The opportunity notes that the length and format of faculty exchanges can be adjusted depending on what each task requires, which leaves room for short intensive visits, longer residencies, or hybrid models tied to specific deliverables such as revising syllabi, building case-based modules, or launching joint research outputs.
UKIMs Faculty of Economics has identified business management and human resource capacity building as the primary focus areas, so proposals are expected to concentrate on strengthening management education and strategic HRM competencies. Rather than prescribing a single model, the Embassy intentionally leaves the implementation approach broad to encourage innovative designs that fit the needs and priorities of both institutions. At the same time, applicants are expected to coordinate with the Faculty of Economics during proposal development, ensuring that activities match local needs and that the proposal presents a clear, realistic timeline for achieving defined objectives and deliverables.
Eligible applicants are accredited U.S. four-year colleges and universities that meet the requirements associated with 26 USC 501(c)(3). Both public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education may apply. The award is a single expected cooperative agreement (meaning the U.S. government anticipates an active partnership role in the project), with an award ceiling of $250,000. The implementation period is planned for 24 months, with an option for renewal, and proposals should clearly explain how work will be sequenced across that period, including milestones for curriculum updates, exchange visits, training activities, and research collaboration.
A competitive proposal is expected to be cost-effective and tightly aligned with UKIM Faculty of Economics needs, while still delivering meaningful program modernization. Strong applications will typically show how the partnership will translate into tangible improvements such as updated course materials and teaching methods, strengthened faculty expertise, sustainable collaboration mechanisms, and potentially joint publications or research outputs that reinforce the MBA programs academic credibility. The notice also encourages applicants to incorporate UKIMs Faculty of Economics campus as part of the project design, signaling that on-the-ground engagement and integration with local facilities and stakeholders is viewed as an added value.Apply for SMK80020PAS004
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to North Macedonia in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Establishment of an Academic Partnership in Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Strategic Human Resource Management Studies with the Faculty of Economics at Saints Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, North Macedonia" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.900.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 18, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 08, 2020. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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