Research Beyond the Ivory Tower: Policy and Communications Training for University Teams (BIT)

The aim of this project is to increase the capacity of university professionals in the South Caucasus and Central Asia to participate in and set the agenda for public debate. The project will be implemented in two cycles (2013-2015 and 2015-2016). In each cycle we select up to ten university-based research teams from the eight countries targeted in the project (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan).

Selection is based on quality and policy-relevance of the proposed research projects. Emphasis is placed on enabling the teams to communicate the results of their research to relevant stakeholders and the broader public.

During each cycle of the project, three training/networking events will take place: a five-day advanced training workshop in Oslo, mid-term meetings in Tbilisi and Almaty or Bishkek, and a concluding final workshop in Oslo.

Deadline for applying for the second project cycle is 4 March 2015.

For more information on relevant research topics, timeline and eligibility, see

Call for Applications

The application form can be downloaded from here:

Application form

Please note that applications received after the 4 March deadline will not be considered.

Queries and applications should be directed to bit@nupi.no.

Funders

Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Funding program

Project support to ODA-approved OSCE countries in Eurasia