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USEK secures funds though its Institutional Grants and Projects Office (IGPO), to support faculty, researchers, and administrative departments in launching and leading sustainable initiatives
IGPO’s mission is to create an enabling institutional environment that connects external funding opportunities with USEK’s strategic priorities, strengthens institutional capacity, and promotes the effective and sustainable use of funded resources. Through its work, the Office contributes to the university’s continued development and the achievement of its academic and institutional objectives.
Vision
To become a recognized center of excellence in grants and projects in Lebanon and the region, driving innovation, fostering institutional growth, and advancing sustainable impact through strategic funding and partnerships.
IGPO works across the grant and project lifecycle to make funding opportunities more accessible and funded projects easier to manage.
Providing expert guidance across the entire grant lifecycle
Every initiative supported by IGPO contributes to USEK's broader vision for excellence and global engagement.
By connecting funding opportunities with institutional priorities, IGPO expands international collaboration, strengthens research excellence, accelerates digital transformation, and increases USEK's visibility through meaningful partnerships and impactful projects.
Building and sustaining strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
This phase is dedicated to identifying funding opportunities and preparing competitive proposals.
Once funding is approved, IGPO helps establish the administrative and financial framework needed to begin.
IGPO Keeps USEK’s project compliant, documented, and on track from implementation to completion.
Nahed Rizk, Dr.
Nahed Rizk, Dr.
Razane Ibrahim
The IGPO Special Services Initiative draws on the expertise of USEK’s faculties to provide specialized training and tailored support throughout the grant and project lifecycle. It promotes interdisciplinary knowledge sharing, capacity building, innovation, and societal impact.
IGPO Identifies funding opportunities, develops competitive proposals, builds partnerships, manages funded projects, and provides guidance from planning to successful delivery.
IGPO Identifies funding opportunities, develops competitive proposals, builds partnerships, manages funded projects, and provides guidance from planning to successful delivery.
IGPO provides specialised training and expert consulting delivered by USEK faculty across diverse disciplines, offering tailored solutions that strengthen capacity, innovation, and community impact.
Track our IGPO-led active funding initiatives and those successfully completed.
| Funding Agency | Project Title | Coordinator | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autonomous Region Friuli- Venezia Giulia Italy | Twinning Partnership for Sustainable Small and Medium- sized enterprises Development in Lebanon. | Youssef El Rayess | Active |
| Hungary Helps/ ALIPH | Renovation of the hermitage of Mar Gerges and Challita and the hermitage of Mar Youhanna in Hadchit. | — | Active |
| PHC CEDRE | Backhaul-Constrained Cell-Free Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access | Marie-Rita Hojeij, PhD | Active |
| Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Embassy of Italy in Beirut & Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Beirut | Contribution for Chairs of Italian Language | Nahed Rizk, Dr. | Active |
| U.S. Embassy Beirut, Lebanon, Department of State | Women, Peace, and Security: Empowering the Future Agents of Change | — | Active |
Looking for funding or preparing a proposal? Contact the IGPO team to discuss your project, identify relevant opportunities, and understand your next steps.
Learn about how IGPO provides guidance to the USEK community in identifying funding opportunities, developing project ideas, preparing competitive proposals, and successfully navigating the grant application and submission process
Learn about how IGPO provides guidance to the USEK community in identifying funding opportunities, developing project ideas, preparing competitive proposals, and successfully navigating the grant application and submission process
Explore the policies and guidelines governing grant applications, budgeting, project management, partnerships, and reporting, ensuring transparency, accountability, compliance, and inclusive practices throughout the grant lifecycle.
