The ICT R&D Grants programme is jointly sponsored by the Pan Asia Networking programme (PAN) of the International Development Research Centre and the Asia Pacific Development Information Programme (APDIP) of UNDP. It is managed by the Asian Media Information and Communication Centre (AMIC).

We are pleased to announce the dates for accepting proposal applications for the second competition round of the year. Interested organisations from the Asia-Pacific region may submit their applications from 1st May 2002. The deadline for submission of completed proposals is 15 July 2002.

The main objective of the Grants Programme is to promote an active R&D environment for Internet-based applications, systems and policy research in the Asia-Pacific region. The Grants Programme aims at fostering local entrepreneurship, building research capacities, and accelerating the use of ICT for development in the region.

Small grants of up to US$9,000 and Project Grants of up to US$30,000 each will be awarded on a competitive basis to successful institutions from the Asia-Pacific region.

The full details are at:http://www.panasia.org.sg/grants/ Kindly use the Guide to the Programme to learn more about the Programme and application and awarding procedures.

Maria Ng Lee Hoon
Senior Regional Program Specialist
Pan Asia Networking (PAN)
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)