Middle East Regional Cooperation Program

The overall goal of the MERC Program is to enhance research and development cooperation between Israel and its regional neighbors – in support of achieving a comprehensive and lasting Middle East peace. As part of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the MERC Program is seeking to fund proposals in the following categories:
•    Continuation grants: Funding to extend existing or recently ended MERC awards.
•    Travel and workshop grants: Support for workshops, meetings, and researcher exchange.
Funding: up to $500,000.