NASEM International Activities WATER AND TECHNOLOGY BOARD

Dr. John Boright, Dr. Dalal Najib U.S. National Academy of , Arab-American Frontiers Symposium Kuwait, November 5, 2018 National Academy of Sciences (NAS) An honorific society of distinguished scholars engaged in scientific and engineering research, dedicated to the furtherance of 1863 NAS Act of Incorporation science and …to "investigate, examine, experiment, and report upon any technology and to subject of science or art" whenever their use for the called upon to do so by any department of the government… general welfare. National Academy of Sciences (1863) ACT OF INCORPORATION

National Academy of National Academy of Engineering Medicine (1964) (2015) Charted under the Act Charted under the Act Methods of Operations

• CONSENSUS STUDIES – Balance and Composition of Committees – Report Reviews • CONVENING ACTIVITIES • OPERATIONAL PROGRAMS – Fellowships – Grants management programs – Capacity Building – Data Banks • Publications – PNAS Unique Strength

• Stature of academies’ membership • Ability to get the very best to serve • Pro bono nature of committee service • Quality assurance and control procedures • Reputation for independence & objectivity Focus Areas in International Activities

• Responding to critical global challenges • Building capacity internationally • Pursuing direct relationships with scientists and organizations worldwide • Advising the U.S. government The InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) The InterAcademy Partnership (IAP)

A global partnership of 138 Strategic Priorities national and regional merit- based academies of science, • Provide evidence-based advice and engineering and medicine. perspectives on global issues; • Build a scientifically literate global citizenry; Committed to making the • Strengthen the global scientific enterprise; voice of science heard on issues of crucial importance • Strengthen the global network of academies, to the future of humankind. including establishing new academies in countries where they do not currently exist. Four regional networks (Asia, Americas, Europe, Africa) Structure IAP for Research

• IAP for Research conducts in-depth studies and consensus reports • NASEM hosts the IAP for Research secretariat • Co-chairs:

Daya Reddy Past President, Richard Catlow Academy of Science Foreign Secretary of South Africa The Royal Society Current IAP-R Projects Improving scientific input Harnessing science, to global policymaking engineering and medicine and the Sustainable to address Africa’s Development Goals challenges IAP for Science and IAP for Health

IAP for Science and Health: • Conduct global programs and support the projects of member academies and regional networks • Support the creation of new academies and programs for young scientists and physicians • Issue evidence based statements offering policy advice on critical global issues IAP for Science co‐chairs IAP for Health co‐chairs

Krishan Lal Volker ter Meulen Detlev Ganten Depei Liu Past president, Past president, President, Past President, Indian National German Academy of World Health Summit Chinese Academy of Science Academy Sciences Leopoldina Medical Sciences Capacity Building of New Science Academies RESEARCH GRANTS PROGRAMS U.S. - Egypt Science and Technology Joint Fund

• Established in 1995 to strengthen scientific and technological capabilities between both countries, supported up to 537 projects

• Matching funds provided by USAID and the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MHESR)

• Implemented in the U.S. by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) and in Egypt by the Science and Technology Development Fund (STDF)

• Other program partners: U.S. Department of State and the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Cycle 19 Call for Proposals Grant Categories (RFP Closed March 2018)

• Collaborative Research Grants: Intended to foster research collaboration between Egyptian and U.S. scientists. – Up to $200,000 USD max for each country's research team – 2- 3 years in duration

• Junior Scientist Development Visit Grants: Short term non-academic training visits for Egyptian researchers to U.S. institutions. – Up to a maximum of $30,000 USD – No more than 9 months in duration Cycle 19 Call for Proposals General Areas (RFP Closed March 2018)

• Agriculture • Health • Energy • Water • Responsible conduct of research in any of the four general areas Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research (PEER)

. Launched in 2011, PEER is a joint program between USAID and the nine U.S. Government-supported agencies shown below. . PEER provides funding for developing-country scientists to conduct development-oriented research in partnership with U.S. government-supported researchers. The PEER Model

U.S. government- supported researcher PEER applicant and PEER applicant applies to PEER for form collaboration USAID support to based on facilitate collaboration complementary Eligible U.S. interests Eligible PEER government-supported applicant researcher

Eligible U.S. government- Successful applicant supported researcher collaborates with U.S. collaborates with government-supported successful PEER researcher applicant

Collaborative research addresses local and global development challenges through outstanding science PEER Award Amounts Generally U.S. $30,000 - $80,000

PEER Award Duration 1 year with possible 6-month no cost extension PEER’s current request for pre-proposals is now open! Pre-proposal deadline: January 14, 2019 PEER Areas of Interest

• The focus areas and funding sources for PEER change from year to year, based on development priorities.

• Most funds for PEER come from USAID’s country and regional missions and bureaus, with some provided by the Global Development Lab. PEER Focus Areas for 2018/2019

Multi Country Focus Area Calls

• Multiple Countries / Last Mile Awards • Multiple Countries / Family Planning and Reproductive Health

Regional and Priority Focus Area Calls

Open to researchers from specific USAID regions or priority countries:

• Multiple Countries / Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in North Africa • Iraq / Water Research and Conservation to Keep People Healthy and Increase Employment • Peru / Strengthening Natural Resource Management in Peru • Tunisia / Economic Growth, ICT, and Small and Medium Enterprises Multiple Countries / Last Mile Awards

• PEER is looking to support one-year projects that will help ensure that previous research findings will lead to development-related policy or programmatic change.

• Proposals under the Last Mile Awards focus area can address a variety of topics (such as biodiversity, agriculture, environment, , clean energy, disaster mitigation, , water/sanitation, , democracy and governance, and education).

• Projects should meet an expressed need or demand by one or more stakeholders interested in research results to inform development challenges. These results could include but are not limited to information, recommendations, technologies, or other expected project outputs.

• Projects must involve a multidisciplinary team with at least one social scientist, economist, communications specialist, or other participant whose expertise would be helpful in achieving policy and programmatic impacts. How Can I Find a Partner? Some of the nine eligible agencies have links to online search sites, while others have given us lists to post on our PEER site, so please review our Find a USG-Supported Partner page carefully. Check the agency with interests closest to your field:

• USDA (ARS, NIFA, and Forest Service): research on agricultural production, food safety, agricultural economics, environment and natural resources • USGS: geology, water, or soil science • NASA: Earth observations for research in water resources, disasters, health and air quality, ecology, land use/cover change or SERVIR-related research • NIH: health • NOAA: climate, oceanography, fisheries • Smithsonian: biodiversity and environmental studies • NSF: a broad range of science and engineering disciplines. More Information

• Visit our website: www.nas.edu/peer • Contact: [email protected] • Webinar on November 14, 2018 • Pre-proposals due on January 14, 2019