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Grantor: EIF - Engineering Information Foundation
EIF grant activity supports developmental projects, instructional projects, and training programs in engineering education and research

Problem Statement:
The technology gap between the developed and developing worlds is getting larger every day. The need for access to engineering resources as well as the skills to use the information effectively is of increasing importance as countries move along in their technological development.
Are there special needs we can address in the developing world?

EIF Goal:
To support and strengthen educational and service center programs that help students and teachers find and use the engineering information they need, from computer and internet sources or by other means. Your project might focus on instruction in engineering schools and libraries, support for acquisition of information systems, or support for internet connectivity in the developing world.

iFOSSF Co-op
RFP Status:
open call
Eligible iFOSSF Partnership:
Non-profit
Eligible iFOSSF Partnership:
Scholar
Eligible iFOSSF Partnership:
International
iFOSSF Partnership Status:
Closed for current round
Open Call Ends:
12/17/2007
iFOSSF Submission Type:
new
Application:
Use general Open Call Application form to apply.
Grantor
Grantor:
EIF
Theme:
Humanity
Theme:
Education
Theme:
Economics
Link to Opportunity:
http://www.eifgrants.org/info/progareas.html
Official Deadline:
02/28/2008
Project Type:
Prototype/Development
Project Type:
Content/Publication
Previous Grantees:
http://www.eifgrants.org/work/devel.html
Grantor PMO:
Hans Rütimann
Award Funds
min/award:
$5,000
max/award:
$25,000
Opportunity Overview
Objectives:

The technology gap between the developed and developing worlds is getting larger every day. The need for access to engineering resources as well as the skills to use the information effectively is of increasing importance as countries move along in their technological development.
Are there special needs we can address in the developing world?

Expected Outcome:

EIF Goal:
To support and strengthen educational and service center programs that help students and teachers find and use the engineering information they need, from computer and internet sources or by other means. Your project might focus on:

  • instruction in engineering schools and libraries,
  • support for acquisition of information systems, or
  • support for internet connectivity in the developing world.

Proposals should begin with a problem statement and make a case for why this problem is significant and why the approach recommended is the best one to solve it.

Grants are awarded based on a good fit with EiF's fields of interest and budgetary considerations. We tend to support smaller projects.

Proposals will be judged on:

  • Overall quality of the project, including its chances to be successfully implemented
  • Potential to contribute to what is known about furthering the goals of the program area
  • Potential for continuing past the funding period