Tribhuvan University Invites Expressions of Interest for Country Focal Person (CFP)

Kathmandu — Tribhuvan University (TU), Centre for International Relations (CIR), Kathmandu, Nepal, has invited Expressions of Interest (EoI) from professors interested in serving as Country Focal Persons (CFPs) at the university.

Section 4.3 of the "Guidelines for Internationalization of Tribhuvan University, 2026," approved by the Vice Chancellor on 13 November 2026, provides for the appointment of Country Focal Persons (CFPs) to strengthen international cooperation by engaging more faculty members.

According to the notice, detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the position have been attached to the EoI announcement.

The Country Focal Person position will be voluntary and honorary. CFPs will be appointed by the Vice Chancellor of Tribhuvan University and will report to the Executive Director of the Centre for International Relations (CIR).

Application Deadline and Submission Process

Interested candidates may submit their Expressions of Interest by completing the prescribed Google Form on or before 25 November 2026.

• Application Deadline: 25 November 2026

• Application Method: Online Google Form

• Application Link: https://forms.gle/L86yTVWuByJwkk3p7

Required Information and Documents for EoI Submission

Applicants must provide the following information and documents when submitting their Expressions of Interest:

1. Name: Full name of the applicant.

2. Email: Email address.

3. Phone Number: Contact telephone number.

4. Academic Title: Such as Assistant Professor (Asst. Prof.), Associate Professor (Assoc. Prof.), or Professor (Prof.).

5. Current Affiliation: Department, Campus, Institute, or Faculty.

6. Country of Interest: The country with which the applicant wishes to strengthen academic and research cooperation.

7. Summary of International Experience: A summary of the applicant's international experience, not exceeding 500 words.

8. Summary of Prior Connection or Engagement with the Country of Interest: Details of previous connections, relationships, or engagement with the selected country, not exceeding 500 words.

9. Proposed Two-Year Action Plan: Applicants must submit a proposed 2-year action plan outlining how they intend to strengthen cooperation with the country of interest.

• The action plan must be attached as a separate file.

• Required File Name: Your Full Name – Action Plan

10. Curriculum Vitae (CV): Applicants must submit a CV clearly highlighting their international experience and activities related to the country of interest.

• The CV must be attached as a separate file.

• Required File Name: Your Full Name – CV

Selection Criteria

Candidates will be selected based on the following criteria:

• International Experience: The applicant's previous international academic or professional experience.

• Prior Connections: Existing relationships, links, or engagement with the country of interest.

• Potential Contribution: The applicant's ability to expand and strengthen research and academic cooperation with the selected country.

Further Information

For detailed information regarding the Country Focal Person position, interested applicants are requested to review the following documents:

• Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Country Focal Person

• Guidelines for Internationalization of Tribhuvan University, 2026

• Other relevant supporting documents

The Expression of Interest must be submitted through the designated online form by 25 November 2026.