The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has joined with several U.S. Government Agencies, such as NASA, to support Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research (PEER). PEER is a competitive grants program that invites scientists in developing countries to apply for funds to support research and capacity-building activities on topics with strong potential development impacts.
As a NASA-funded PI of an eligible project (which is linked to duration and program area of your project – see below for list of program areas), you are able to serve as an USG-partner in a PEER proposal in water nexus areas and SERVIR. As a result, you may be contacted by developing country investigators who are interested in partnering with you to apply to PEER.
Please note that USAID funding can only be used to support a PEER developing country partner, not USG-funded researchers.
If you have any questions in the meanwhile, please contact Christine Lee ([email protected]) or Nancy Searby ([email protected]) to ensure a timely response. A full description of this opportunity can be found at http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/PEER/. Please review and share with your existing or potential PEER-eligible partners and other networks.
