Internal Targeted Grant Competition – Labor Market Research and Analysis for East-West University Academic Programs

Internal Targeted Grant Competition – Labor Market Research and Analysis for East-West University Academic Programs

20-10-2026

Internal Targeted Grant Competition

  • Application Deadline: Oct 21 – Nov 21, 2026

  • Grant Amount: Up to GEL 18,000

  • Duration: Up to 4 months

East-West University announces an internal targeted grant competition. The objective of the competition is to ensure the alignment of the university’s academic programs with labor market demands, strengthen curricula, and enhance graduate employability.

Eligibility

The competition is open to university academic staff, researchers, analysts, students, and administrative employees.

Projects can be submitted individually or by a team. Teams may have a maximum of 5 members and must designate a project leader.

Funding and Duration

  • Grant Amount: Maximum of GEL 18,000 (the amount depends on the number of programs covered by the project).

  • Project Duration: Maximum of 4 months from the start date of the project.

Academic Programs to be Researched

Single-Cycle Program:

  • Medical Doctor (MD)

Bachelor’s Programs:

  • International Business

  • Global Management

  • Business Information Systems

Master’s Programs:

  • Executive Master in Leadership and Management

  • Global Management

  • Healthcare Policy and Management

  • Business Analytics

  • Artificial Intelligence in Business

Note: A project may cover one or several selected programs. Results must be presented separately for each program.

Priority Research Directions

  • Labor Demand Analysis

  • Assessment of Employment Potential

  • Global Trends and Forecasting

  • Employer Surveys and Focus Groups

  • Comparative International Research (Adaptation of the ASU model)

Application Process

  1. Fill out the application form.

  2. Attach a detailed budget and CVs of all team members.

  3. Submit by November 21, 2026, via email to: ngamsakhurdia@eastwest.edu.ge

Email Subject Line: “Grant Competition — [Project Title]”.

Notice: Applications submitted after the deadline or with incomplete documentation will not be considered.

Documents

Contact Person: Nino Gamsakhurdia, Head of Research Development Department

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