Opportunity Information: Apply for INL18GR0006 INLAPAFGHANISTAN 12012017
The Afghanistan Master of Laws (LL.M.) Degree Program grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number INL18GR0006) was a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), under CFDA 19.703 in the Law, Justice, and Legal Services category. Released on December 1, 2017, with an original application deadline of January 31, 2018, it anticipated making a single award with a maximum funding level (ceiling) of $2,000,000, using either a cooperative agreement or a grant as the funding instrument. Eligibility was listed broadly as "Others" with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement.
The core purpose of the opportunity was to expand advanced legal education pathways for Afghans preparing for careers in the justice sector, while reinforcing and complementing INL's existing efforts that link Afghan public and private universities with U.S. law schools and legal professionals. The emphasis was on improving access to education opportunities for aspiring Afghan justice professionals both inside Afghanistan and among those outside the country, reflecting a broader capacity-building approach rather than a standalone academic program.
Programmatically, the grant was designed to establish an LL.M. degree program at the American University of Afghanistan (AUAF). Beyond simply creating coursework, the project specifically required strong academic development support: mentoring and pedagogical assistance for AUAF law faculty who would teach the LL.M. curriculum. That focus signals that INL was looking for sustainable institutional capacity, meaning the university would not only host the program but also strengthen teaching quality, curriculum delivery, and faculty expertise over time.
A key operational component was regulatory and institutional alignment with Afghan higher education authorities. The project would work toward securing approval for the LL.M. program from Afghanistan's Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), which is essential for formal recognition, legitimacy, and potential integration into Afghanistan's national higher education framework. This requirement indicates that the implementer would likely need experience navigating government approval processes, coordinating with university leadership, and aligning academic standards with ministry expectations.
Curriculum requirements included a clear substantive mandate: the LL.M. must contain at least one module in advanced criminal law. This detail aligns with INL's broader rule-of-law and justice-sector mission, suggesting the program was expected to contribute to stronger legal understanding and professional competence in areas connected to criminal justice, legal procedure, and potentially issues relevant to narcotics, organized crime, and related enforcement challenges, depending on how AUAF structured the module.
In summary, this opportunity sought one implementing partner to help AUAF launch a ministry-approved LL.M. program, strengthen faculty teaching capacity through mentoring and pedagogical support, and contribute to a wider ecosystem of partnerships between Afghan and U.S. legal education and professional communities, with an explicit requirement that advanced criminal law be included in the graduate curriculum.Apply for INL18GR0006 INLAPAFGHANISTAN 12012017
- The Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Afghanistan Master of Laws (LL.M.) Degree Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.703.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 01, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 31, 2018. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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