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The Research Technical Assistance Center is Up and Running!

November 8, 2018

Serving as a strategic resource to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Research Technical Assistance Center (RTAC) leverages the scientific expertise of academic researchers from across the globe to promote evidence-based policies and programs. Through research, specialized training, and short-term technical assistance, RTAC will advance the impact…

NORC at the University of Chicago Awarded $24 Million from USAID to Establish Research Technical Assistance Center

August 2, 2018

​CHICAGO, August 2, 2018 — The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded a contract valued at up to $24 million to NORC at the University of Chicago to establish a Research Technical Assistance Center (RTAC). RTAC is under the portfolio of USAID’s Higher Education Solutions Network programs managed by USAID’s Global Development…

USAID Commits $24 Million to Establish Research Technical Assistance Center

August 2, 2018

USAID COMMITS $24 MILLION TO ESTABLISH RESEARCH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER For Immediate Release Thursday, August 2, 2018 Office of Press Relations Telephone: +1.202.712.4320 | Email: press@usaid.gov The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has committed up to $24 million to establish a Research Technical Assistance Center (RTAC) at the University…