Request for Proposals: Healthcare COIL Program

This opportunity supports faculty from accredited institutions in the United States, Bahrain, Egypt, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates in designing and leading COIL Programs.

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TIEC is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Award, made possible through our grant-funded program with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs. This opportunity supports faculty from accredited institutions in the United States, Bahrain, Egypt, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates in designing and leading COIL Programs. Selected faculty partners will co-develop and deliver virtual, collaborative learning experiences that engage students in the healthcare field across regions, enhance intercultural competencies, and deepen shared understanding of global health issues. Projects may connect institutions across or within the target regions and are encouraged to foster dialogue, academic exchange, and potential pathways for sustainable healthcare partnerships.

Required Outcomes: 

  1. Global Health Perspectives
    • Provide students exposure to diverse healthcare systems, public health priorities, and medical practices across regions, encourage reflection on global challenges in health 
  2. Intercultural Collaboration
    • Develop students’ intercultural communication and teamwork skills by engaging them in structured meaningful interactions with their international peers. 
  3. Joint Academic Engagement 
    • Facilitate co-design virtual learning activities - such as shared case studies or final group project - should be led by faculty from both institutions 

Award Details 

  • Funding Amount: $4,000 USD total per awarded COIL project 
    • This amount is shared between the two faculty partners, each faculty member will receive $2,000 USD to support their participation in the program
    • Funds will be disbursed in two payments:
  • $2,000 USD at the start of the program once curriculum is submitted to TIEC
  • $2,000 USD upon successful completion of program activities and submission of final deliverables
  • Eligible Applicants: Faculty enrolled at a US, Bahrain, Egypt, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and UAE based institutions 

Eligibility

  • Faculty from accredited higher education institutions in the United States, Bahrain, Egypt, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates are eligible to apply.
  • Each COIL proposal must include two faculty collaborators from two different institutions within the target countries listed above.
  • Cross-regional (e.g., U.S.–MENA) and intra-regional (e.g., MENA–MENA ) collaborations are both eligible and encouraged, provided the project promotes meaningful cross-institutional and intercultural learning.

Proposal Requirements 

Applicants must submit: 

  • Program Description: detailing objectives, partner institution, student engagement strategy, and connection to global health topics, curriculum platform  
  • Timeline with major milestones 
  • Letter of Support from institutional leadership
  • Outline of expected outcomes

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on: 

  • Project Relevance and Clarity
     Clearly explains goals, activities, and alignment with global health and intercultural learning objectives.
  • Strength of Collaboration
     Demonstrates balanced, intentional partnership between faculty from two eligible institutions.
  • Student Engagement and Learning Outcomes
     Outlines how students will collaborate and what they are expected to learn through the exchange.
  • Feasibility and Implementation Plan
     Presents a realistic plan and timeline achievable within the program period and funding scope.
  • Use of Virtual Tools and Methods
     Identifies appropriate platforms and approaches for effective virtual collaboration

Deadline

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Once all available funds have been awarded, the application will close and no further submissions will be accepted.

Review Dates:

  • First Round: July 15, 2025
  • Second Round: September 15, 2025
  • Third Round: November 15, 2025

Applicants are encouraged to apply early for the best chance of consideration.

How to Apply 

To submit your proposal, please click here to access the online application form. You’ll be asked to provide information about your proposed COIL project, upload required documents, and confirm eligibility.

If you encounter any issues or have questions about the application process, please reach out to:

Angellina Le – TIEC Program Coordinator at angellina.le@tiec.org.