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Submit a Proposal for a Capacity-Building Project

Request for Letters of Intent

Tell Us About a Priority at Your Institution

Academics Without Borders USA invites colleges and universities in developing countries to submit a Letter of Intent for a project that strengthens their academic capacity.

  • Volunteer expertise donated, with a contribution from your institution
  • Accepted anytime and reviewed on a rolling basis
  • Driven by a priority your institution identifies
Central Luzon State University faculty and staff with volunteer Dr. Samuel Sandoval Solis at a traditional rice varieties exhibit, Philippines

How It Works

A Simple Path from Need to Lasting Impact

Projects range from setting up new initiatives to expanding or enhancing existing programs. The process is straightforward by design, so support reaches the institutions that need it.

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Start with a letter of intent

Every project begins with a need the host institution identifies for itself. A brief letter of intent is accepted at any time and reviewed on a rolling basis, so an institution can reach out the moment a genuine priority emerges. It should address each of the Required Elements.

Download the Required Elements (PDF)
  • Accepted any time
  • Reviewed on a rolling basis
  • Brief preliminary submission
  • Institution-defined need
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Before You Apply

Eligibility for a Letter of Intent

Letters of intent are accepted at any time and reviewed on a rolling basis. Here is who we can work with.

Who Can Apply

Every eligible applicant meets all of the following.

  • Institutions of higher education
  • Located in developing countries with a low or medium Human Development Index
  • Not in regions under a U.S. Department of State travel alert or warning
  • Ready to partner with a volunteer academic
Participants seated in a classroom on the first day of training at Central Luzon State University, Philippines

Get Started

Start With a Letter of Intent

Tell us about the need your institution has identified. There is no fee to apply and no deadline, and every letter is reviewed on a rolling basis.

Your Letter of Intent

Fill in the form below and attach the Required Elements as a completed Word document.

Download the Required Elements (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

Fields marked * are required. Prefer to send your letter by email? Write to director@awbusa.org.