USAID’s MERC Program (The Middle East Regional Cooperation Program): Travel and Workshop Grants

MERC supports joint Arab-Israeli projects with researchers and institutions in countries across the Middle East North Africa region.

The program accepts proposals for one-time events, such as regional workshops or scientific exchanges, that promote regional scientific cooperation within the broad areas of the natural, physical, and social sciences and engineering.

Emphasis is given to research and technology subjects of regional importance and relevance to the development of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

Funding: up to $100,000 for one activity, event, or exchange to be completed within one year of the award.

https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/353928

https://www.ra.trdf.co.il/files/MERC NOFO.pdf