How can I learn about project and proposal opportunities?
Opportunities are announced through the announcement board on Ritaj by the Office of Grants and Contracts. All calls for proposal and projects are also circulated to the university community via e-mail.
Where can I obtain the Office of Grants and Contacts’ forms?
Sign your Ritaj Account. Go to E-Forms and then Click on- “Office of Grants and Contracts Forms”.
What are the procedures for submitting a project proposal?
Fill out the “Grant Proposal Submission Approval Form.” The approval for each proposal is provided in accordance with the sequence of signatures in the form, followed by the approval of the Office of Grants and Contracts. Applicants are notified when they can move forward with the project proposal and send it to the funder.
What are the procedures to request approval on a grant agreement to your project?
Fill out the “Grant Agreement Form” and attach the original agreement. Send your documents to the Office of Grants and Contracts for technical, formal and legal revision. If there are no comments, the university president will signit.
If a grant agreement was not approved legally, what can you do?
The Office of Grants and Contracts will review and modify each agreement, and will inform the funder about the required modifications in order to proceed with the signing process.
What are steps taken if the funder requires submitting only one proposal by the university?
Fill out the “Grant Proposal Submission Approval Form”. The Office of Grants and Contracts will coordinate and manage the process of submitting one project proposal under the name of Birzeit University.
How can you request an extension for a project that has expired in the “Project Management System”?
Fill out the “Amended Grant Agreement Form” on Ritaj. Attach the Extension Agreement / or the funder’s approval of the extension in accordance with the series of signatures mentioned in the form. The extension agreement will be reviewed by the Office of Grants and Contracts to obtain the required approvals for the extension.
Are there any steps or guidelines for closing the cost centers of projects?
Yes. Guidelines are available here.
Who is authorized to sign project agreements and grants?
The university president. The president can authorize someone else to sign on behalf of him.
Where can I obtain necessary related documents, such as the university’s registration certificate, authorized signatories, certificate of professional license and other documents?
Contact the Office of Grants and Contracts.
If the funder requires a “Letter of Intent” from the university president, to apply for/ or within an already valid project, what are the procedures?
Fill out the “Letter of Intent” form on Ritaj. Sign the forms in accordance with the sequence of signatures mentioned in the form. The form will then be reviewed by the Office of Grants and Contracts to proceed with the signing process.
What are the procedures for signing a Mandate Request by the university president as a requirement from the funder in order to apply for Erasmus+ projects?
Fill out the “Erasmus+ Mandate Request Form” on Ritaj and sign the form in accordance with the defined sequence of signatures. The form should be reviewed by the Office of Grants and Contracts.
Does the Office of Grants and Contracts provide a list of funders?
Yes. you can find the list on Ritaj-(OGC database of Funders).
Does the Office of Grants and Contracts provide a list of the already obtained funded projects?
Yes. Contact the Office of Grants and Contracts.
How can you partner with other universities?
The Office of Grants and Contracts can contact the concerned partners after you submit your project idea.
Are there certain instructions for having consultancy contracts with individuals within the funded projects?
Yes. Contact the Office of Grants and Contracts to provide you the guidelines for signing consultancy contracts with individuals.
Is there an available database that falls under name of Birzeit University in order to apply for projects?
Yes. Birzeit University has a registered to an up to date database. If you wish to apply for a project, contact the Office of Grants and Contracts to be able to submit your proposal under the name of the university.
Does Birzeit University own a database in the European Union database (PADOR)?
Yes. Birzeit University owns a database in the European Union database (PADOR) in addition to a registration number. You can obtain the (PIC) number by contacting the Office of Grants and Contracts.
