The Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) and the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine have announced the opening of the application period for the KSE Ukraine Global Institute (UGI) grant competition as of August 19, 2024. This competition is part of the “Support for Ukraine’s Recovery and Reconstruction” project, a component implemented by the Kyiv School of Economics with financial backing from the European Union.

Project Objective: 

The grants are intended to support the Ministry of Economy’s strategic initiatives aimed at the country’s recovery. The main focus will be on assessing the current capabilities of the regions and identifying their urgent and strategic needs. This will include an analysis of the economic and demographic situation, an evaluation of human resource needs, identifying critical professions necessary for development, and the regions’ ability to attract financing and implement investment and recovery projects. A significant focus will be on supporting entrepreneurship among socially vulnerable groups, particularly veterans, through implementing specialized financial programs.

The research will also focus on analyzing existing skills, identifying the need for their development, and assessing the necessity of upskilling current employees. This approach will promote the efficient use of resources and ensure economic growth across all regions of Ukraine.

Competition Details:

Grant Size: The competition will award grants of up to €6,500 (or equivalent in UAH). The minimum grant amount is €5,000. Applicants must submit their project proposal budgets in euros.

Implementation Period: October 1 – December 31, 2024. The recommended project implementation period is no more than three months.

Eligibility Criteria:

For research institutions:

• Active research institutions or civil society organizations with the appropriate legal status (NGOs, charitable foundations).

• Experience in economic research or interdisciplinary topics such as damage assessment and recovery, social research, anti-corruption, social impact and human capital development, or economic recovery.

• Proven capacity to implement the project.

• Willingness to participate in project-related training and events.

• At least one recommendation from a government institution.

For individual researchers:

• Experience in economic research or interdisciplinary topics such as damage assessment and recovery, social research, anti-corruption, social impact and human capital development, or economic recovery.

• At least one recommendation from a government institution.

• Willingness to participate in project-related training and events.

Applications must meet the above criteria to be considered.

Application Package:

• Completed application form (in MS Word format, .docx/.doc).

• Budget form (in Excel format, .xlsx/.xls).

• Recommendation from a government institution.

Submission Procedure:

Project proposals along with all required attachments must be submitted electronically to [email protected] by September 23, 2024. The email subject line must include: “Application [Organization Name] for the grant competition under the project ‘Enhancing Research and Policy Consulting for the Government on National Economic Issues.'”

The application deadline is September 23, 2024, at 8:00 PM Kyiv time. Submissions must be on time to be considered. Project proposals must be submitted in Ukrainian.

If an applicant submits multiple applications, each must be submitted in a separate email.

Evaluation Process:

Received project proposals will be reviewed for compliance with competition requirements and forwarded to the selection committee. Proposals will be evaluated based on their alignment with the project’s theme and priorities, the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed activities, the applicant organization’s capacity to implement the project successfully, the justification of expenses, and other relevant factors.

The selection process results will be emailed to applicants. Reasons for a project’s approval or rejection will not be disclosed.

Monitoring and Reporting:

Grant recipients are required to submit a final report on project implementation in the format specified in the grant agreement, as well as other reports (interim, short operational) as requested to monitor project implementation.

Attachments:

• Application Form

• Budget Form