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What works to improve drivers of learning for marginalised children in Pakistan?

What works to strengthen front-line education provision quality through building teacher and school capacities?

What works to develop resilient education service delivery continuity through systems coherence?

What works to enhance accountability to improve education system cohesion in Pakistan?
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DARE-RC Research Grants- Call for Applications Cycle 1 is now closed.

CALL FOR APPLICATION - CYCLE 1

DARE-RC is pleased to invite concept notes from eligible organisations for carrying out rigorous research. The results of these researches will provide evidence for policy formulation and support policymakers to improve quality education delivery in Pakistan.

Eligibility

GRANT LIMIT

PKR 14 million to 34 million (inclusive of all taxes) for a single grant with a maximum of 10% to be allocated for overhead cost.

PKR 28 million to 80 million (inclusive of all taxes) for a single grant with a maximum of 10% to be allocated for overhead cost.

DURATION

6 to 12 months duration; longer duration up to 15 months can be considered with justification.

12 to 18 months (We are open to proposals up to 20 months subject to FCDO and OPM agreement).

FOR DETAILS, CRITERIA AND REQUIREMENTS - CLICK BELOW ↓

CALL FOR
APPLICATIONS – CYCLE 1

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) UPTO 12TH SEPTEMBER 2024

(Application Submission Troubleshooting FAQs are in General Category)

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Attention Research Grants Applicants-DARE-RC Call for Application-Cycle 1

Please be advised that the last date for submitting queries regarding the Call for Application-Cycle 1 is 11:59pm, 09th September 2024.

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DARE-RC Research Grants- Call for Applications Cycle 1 is now closed.

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1CONCEPT NOTE TEMPLATE

2UPLOAD REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Name of Applicant

Email

Phone

District

Province/Area

Mailing Address

SELECT YOUR APPLICATION NUMBER

(If This is Your First Application, Please Select 1. If This is Your Second Application, Please Select 2, etc)

RESEARCH QUESTION(S)

(Please Refer to DARE-RC Research Agenda - Cycle 1)

FUNDING MODALITIES

CONCEPT NOTE

Title of the Research Project (Character Limit: 100)

Linkage to DARE-RC Research Agenda (Character Limit: 800)

Research Team Details (Character Limit: 1500)

Research Problem (Character Limit: 2000)

Research Objectives (Character Limit: 1000)

Research Context (Character Limit: 1500)

Research Design and Methodology (Character Limit: 3500)

Policy Implications (Character Limit: 1500)

Expected Outputs and Communication Plan (Character Limit: 700)

Ethical Statement (Character Limit: 1000)

Timeline and Budget Estimates (Character Limit: 1400)

References

References

The Uploaded Documents Shall Be Consistent with the List Provided in Call for Application – Cycle 1 Under ‘Compulsory Supporting Documentation'

Registration Certificate, Memorandum and Articles of Association / Byelaws

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Organisation Profile

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Existing Memorandum of Understanding with Economic Affairs Division (NGOs Only)

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Joint Venture Teaming Agreement

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Tax Registration Certificate

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Affidavit - No Objection Certificate for Carrying Out Research / Data Collection

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Annual Tax Return for the Last Fiscal Year.

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Tax Payment / Exemption Certificate

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Provide a Link or Submit 2 Recent Peer-Reviewed Publications by Lead Investigator/Researcher

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UPLOAD LIMIT IS 6MB

Audited Financial Reports for the Last Two Years

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UPLOAD LIMIT IS 7MB

Profile of Applicant Organisation and CVs of Research Team

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UPLOAD LIMIT IS 3MB

Conflict of Interest Disclosure

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2-Page CV & List of Publications (Lead Investigator/Researcher)

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UPLOAD LIMIT IS 2MB

Three separate affidavits on stamped paper required from the applicant organisation(s) stating;

1 - The applicant is not bankrupt or currently involved in any litigation related to bankruptcy.

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UPLOAD LIMIT IS 333KB

2 - All information regarding any past and current litigation during the last five years in which the applicant has been involved, indicating the parties concerned, the subject of the litigation, the amounts involved, and the final resolution (if already concluded);

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3 - The applicant is not suspended, or debarred, or otherwise identified as ineligible by FCDO, OPM, or any other international organisation.

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UPLOAD LIMIT IS 333KB

PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE SIZE OF EACH ATTACHMENT MATCHES THE SPECIFIED MB LIMIT BELOW THE DROPBOX

Where required please scan multiple documents into one attachment or compress as a Zip File.

Total Upload limit is 34MB

Once you have successfully submitted your concept note application form and uploaded your documents, you will receive an acknowledgment email on your given email address. Please forward the acknowledgment email to confirmation@rcdare.org before the deadline. Please make sure to mention your Application Number, Name of Applicant, Title of Research Project and NTN/FTN Number in the email.

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