Monthly Archives: September 2018
Wellcome: Inviting applications for ‘International Master’s Fellowships’ for nationals of low- and middle-income countries the opportunity to receive training at Master’s degree level.
Funding brief: This scheme offers nationals of low- and middle-income countries the opportunity to receive training at Master’s degree level. Before 4th, June, 2018, this scheme was called Master’s Fellowships in Public Health and Tropical Medicine. Donor Name: Wellcome Funding name: International Master’s Fellowships Deadline: ● August 2018 round: Application deadline: 31st, August, 2018, 17:00 BST By […]
Ideas for Action Competition: Inviting applications for ‘Competition’ to provide students and young professionals from around the world with a unique opportunity to help shape the international development agenda and to take an active role in changing the world.
Funding brief: Ideas for Action provides students and young professionals from around the world with a unique opportunity to help shape the international development agenda and to take an active role in changing the world. A joint program of the World Bank Group and the Zicklin Center for Business Ethics Research at the Wharton School, […]
Energy and Economic Growth (EEG): Inviting applications for ‘research proposals’ to explore the implications of the declining costs of solar, wind and storage technologies on regional power trade in South Asia.
Funding brief: EEG is welcoming research proposals that explore the implications of the declining costs of solar, wind and storage technologies on regional power trade in South Asia. The recent paper Barriers to regional cooperation for grid integration of large-scale renewable energy in Eastern South Asia provides detailed insights into the wide spectrum of barriers to regional power […]
The Field Museum: Inviting applications for ‘scholarships and fellowships’ to support basic research on its collections by interested students and scholars throughout the world.
Funding brief: The Field Museum houses some of the world’s finest collections. The Field Museum recognizes the need to support basic research on its collections by interested students and scholars throughout the world. To this end, the Museum offers a modest number of grants and fellowships to visiting scientists and students for research and training […]
CIVICUS: Inviting applications for ‘The Goalkeepers Youth Action Accelerator’ to engage and support up to 30 youth advocates using data to improve local development related to poverty, hunger, health and well-being, education, gender equality and water and sanitation.
Funding brief: The Goalkeepers Youth Action Accelerator is a 12-month pilot project that will engage and support up to 30 youth advocates using data to improve local development related to poverty, hunger, health and well-being, education, gender equality and water and sanitation (Global Goals 1-6). These youth advocates will have access to a suite of […]
The American Association of University Women (AAUW): Inviting applications for ‘International Fellowship program’ to women who show prior commitment to the advancement of women and girls through civic, community, or professional work.
Funding brief: AAUW’s International Fellowship program has been in existence since 1917. The program provides support for women pursuing full-time graduate or postdoctoral study in the U.S. who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. A limited number of awards are available for study outside of the U.S. (excluding the applicant’s home country) to women who are […]
The UK Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC): Inviting applications for ‘The Other Countries Partnering Awards’ to support the development of long-term collaborations with overseas scientists in countries not currently offered though our existing partnering award schemes.
Funding brief: The Other Countries Partnering Awards will provide funding to support the development of long-term collaborations with overseas scientists in countries not currently offered though our existing partnering award schemes. Aims: ● To establish partnerships between UK and overseas laboratories ● To promote the exchange of scientists, particularly early career scientists ● To promote access to facilities […]
Commonwealth Secretariat: Inviting applications for ‘The Commonwealth Secretary-General’s Innovation for Sustainable Development Awards’ to celebrate outstanding innovators and innovations that are helping Commonwealth countries and their people achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and advance the values in the Commonwealth Charter that commit Commonwealth countries to the development of free and democratic societies and the promotion of peace and prosperity.
Funding brief: The Commonwealth Secretary-General’s Innovation for Sustainable Development Awards will celebrate outstanding innovators and innovations that are helping Commonwealth countries and their people achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and advance the values in the Commonwealth Charter that commit Commonwealth countries to the development of free and democratic societies and the promotion of peace […]
International Foundation for Science (IFS): Inviting applications for ‘Call for Individual Research Grant Applications 2019’ to help early-career scientists to play their part, to contribute to accelerating progress towards addressing the global challenges.
Funding brief: The International Foundation for Science (IFS) invitees applications for ‘Call for Individual Research Grant Applications 2019’ to help early-career scientists to play their part, to contribute to accelerating progress towards addressing the global challenges. Research Areas Funded By IFS: The world will need to draw on exceptional individual and collaborative actions, and to […]
Blue Earth Alliance: Inviting applications for ‘fiscal sponsorship’ to documentary projects that educate the public about critical environmental and social issues.
Funding brief: Blue Earth Alliance offers fiscal sponsorship to documentary projects that align with their mission. As a non-profit organization with 501(c) 3 status, Blue Earth Alliance is eligible to receive grants and tax-deductible contributions from private foundations, individuals, or other entities. They extend that exempt status to accepted project photographers allowing them to seek […]
IHE Delft: Inviting applications for ‘DUPC2 Call 2018: Research for Development Proposals Led by Institutes from Developing Countries’ to encourage further collaboration between researchers and practitioners from developing countries, and their engagement in the programme.
Funding brief: IHE Delft works with partners in developing countries to help tackle water and development challenges. Bringing together knowledge and experience from different perspectives helps to find local solutions and strengthen local capacities. The DUPC2 programme supports these partnership activities. The purpose of this call is to encourage further collaboration between researchers and practitioners […]
The International Labour Organization (ILO): Inviting applications for ‘global media competition on labour migration and fair recruitment’ to encourage quality reporting on labour migration and recruitment-related issues.
Funding brief: The international competition aims at encouraging quality reporting on labour migration and recruitment of migrant workers. The International Labour Organization (ILO) is launching the fourth global media competition to recognize exemplary media coverage on labour migration. This year, the competition focuses on labour migration and the fair recruitment of migrant workers. The objective […]
Protected: ETH Zurich: Inviting applications for ‘the Engineering for Development (E4D) doctoral scholarships’ to promote doctoral research for the benefit of underprivileged people in low-income countries.
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UNESCO: Inviting applications for ‘The International José Martí Prize 2019’ to promote and reward an activity of outstanding merit in accordance with the ideals and spirit of José Martí.
Funding brief: UNESCO invites Members States in consultation with their National Commissions, and non-governmental organizations in official partnership with UNESCO and active in a field covered by the Prize to submit nominations for the International UNESCO/José Martí Prize, which will be awarded for the eighth time in 2019. The purpose of the International UNESCO/José Martí […]
Castle Craig Hospital: Inviting applications for ‘International Essay Writing Competition’.
Funding brief: To mark its 30th anniversary, Castle Craig Hospital in Scotland is launching an annual international essay writing competition for students. The competition is intended for all students of medicine, psychology, nursing, psychotherapy and social work. Focusing on Addiction: Entrants can choose from 3 different essay questions on an aspect of addiction, and essays should […]
Homus.org: Inviting applications for ‘Scholarship’ to research and cover the following topic “How E-Commerce Will Look Like in 2030 – Trends and Ideas”.
Funding brief: Homus.org is a new professional home improvement center, our articles provide expert reviews of the top products in particular categories so you could make the best choice. Since its conception in 1991, electronic commerce, or e-commerce, has made revolutionary changes in the way people do business transactions. Prior to e-commerce, consumers had to […]
The Institute for the Study of Human Rights at Columbia University: Inviting applications for ‘The Alliance for Historical Dialogue and Accountability Fellowship for lawyers, journalists, teachers, social workers, community organizers, artists, scholars and other human rights activists working on issues related to dealing with the past such as: transitional justice, historical dialogue, memory studies, historical justice, oral history, history education.
Funding brief: The Program is designed for lawyers, journalists, teachers, social workers, community organizers, artists, scholars and other human rights activists working on issues related to dealing with the past such as: transitional justice, historical dialogue, memory studies, historical justice, oral history, history education. Participants are selected on the basis of their previous work experience […]
Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leaders (EWCL): Inviting applications for ‘grant’ to help jump-start early career conservation professionals through a combination of skills training, networking opportunities and the completion of a wildlife conservation initiative that provides real benefits to imperiled species.
Funding brief: The EWCL training program helps jump-start early career conservation professionals through a combination of skills training, networking opportunities and the completion of a wildlife conservation initiative that provides real benefits to imperiled species. EWCL training addresses a long-standing need for capable leaders in the international conservation field who are equipped with a full […]
The Sumitomo Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘grant’ to enhance mutual understanding between Asian countries and Japan through promoting research projects in the field of the social sciences or humanities
Funding brief: The program aims at enhancing mutual understanding between Asian countries and Japan through promoting research projects in the field of the social sciences or humanities that are related to Japan. Donor Name: The Sumitomo Foundation Funding name: No specific fund name Deadline: 31st, October, 2018 Funding details link: Click to view Funding limit: […]
Keidanren Nature Conservation Fund: Inviting applications for ‘grant’ for the categories-(a) Projects carried out for the purpose of nature conservation in developing countries, particularly in the AsiaPacific region. Priority is given to projects for preserving biodiversity; (b) Projects expected to receive appropriate levels of cooperation from the host governmental agencies, related international organizations, nongovernmental organizations, and the local citizenry;(c) Projects that do not serve the special interests of any specific corporation or individuals; (d) Projects that will be carried out by persons with sufficient scientific expertise, or with the advice and cooperation of persons having such expertise;
Funding brief: The Keidanren Nature Conservation Fund seeks projects meeting all of the following four conditions- ● Projects carried out for the purpose of nature conservation in developing countries, particularly in the AsiaPacific region. Priority is given to projects for preserving biodiversity. ● Projects expected to receive appropriate levels of cooperation from the host governmental […]
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘Innovation for WASH in Urban Settings’ to promote access to essential resources and services (clean water, sanitation) and can make a difference in reducing morbidity and mortality to promote healthy, safe, and productive lives.
Funding brief: This request for proposals represents a partnership between the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, UNICEF, Arm, and The African Academy of Sciences (AAS). African entrants located in African organizations should apply through the Grand Challenges Africa (a program of The AAS) portal; entrants located throughout the rest of the world should apply through the Bill & Melinda Gates […]
Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), Japan International Collaboration Agency (JICA): Inviting applications for ‘Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development (SATREPS)’ to promote international joint research targeting global issues with an objective of utilization of research outcomes.
Funding brief: Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) in collaboration with Japan International Collaboration Agency (JICA) is pleased to announce a call for proposals for Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development (SATREPS). Please note that the following information on applying for SATREPS is targeted for researchers who belong to Japanese research institutions/universities in […]
The Explorers Club: Inviting applications for ‘Student Grants’ to recognize the importance of new ideas and avenues of exploration.
Funding brief: The Explorers Club is proud of its history but also looks toward the future by recognizing the importance of new ideas and avenues of exploration. The Club is deeply committed to supporting the fieldwork of serious researchers and, as part of its public service commitment, offers exploration grants in the following categories. ● High […]
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘Innovations Driving Programmatic Performance in Immunization: Service Experience and Data Use + Measurement’ to promote the effective use of timely and relevant data to drive programmatic performance, and thus increase the number of children vaccinated globally, they are looking for innovative ideas.
Funding brief: Within this call to promote the effective use of timely and relevant data to drive programmatic performance, and thus increase the number of children vaccinated globally, they are looking for innovative ideas in the following areas: Innovative ideas for improving the measurement approaches for immunization data (e.g., process, equity, coverage indicators) with a […]
France Libertés – Danielle Mitterrand Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘Call for Proposals’ for the funding theme-‘Water and Climate-Return water to the earth to restore the climate’ learn from these projects, both on the threats to the water cycle caused by human activities and on the actions taken to protect the balance of this cycle in the fight against climate change.
Funding brief: In this call, they focus on the interrelations between water and climate and taking into account their links, in order to integrate the protection of this natural resource in the fight against global warming. The links between Water and Climate have been regularly demonstrated and highlighted, the disruption of one or the other […]
Youth for Water and Climate (YWC): Inviting applications for ‘Call for Proposals: Be Bold. Be Creative. Get Support.’ to identify, encourage and support youth engagement related to water management and climate change adaptation.
Funding brief: The Youth for Water and Climate #YWC Platform is looking for youth-led projects! This call for proposals has been designed to identify, encourage and support youth engagement related to water management and climate change adaptation. It is made possible thanks to the contribution of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and will […]
Thomson Reuters Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘the Reporting Illegal Wildlife Trading programme’ to build the capacity of journalists to report on the issue of illegal online wildlife trade – improving both knowledge and skills and also help journalists to present new viewpoints, promote discussion and dialogue on the most strategic areas for intervention.
Funding brief: Thomson Reuters Foundation is offering a training scheme on Reporting the Illegal Internet Trade in Wildlife for journalists from Africa and Asia, in partnership with The Global Initiative Against Organized Crime (GIATOC) funded by the Government of Norway. In marketplaces across the world the illegal wildlife trade is booming, and enormous, irreparable damage to biodiversity is occurring. […]
The Kectil Program: Inviting applications for ‘grant’ to identify and nurture highly talented youth in developing countries who have the potential to make a positive difference in their communities and countries.
Funding brief: The Kectil Program was created to identify and nurture highly talented youth in developing countries who have the potential to make a positive difference in their communities and countries. What Is Kectil? ● Web-Based Mentoring Program ● Monthly Kectil Talks with Leaders in Science, Business, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Public Service ● Assignments & Sharing ● Connect with […]
Climate Justice Resilience Fund (CJRF): Inviting applications for ‘grant’ to focus on four inter-related issues through which climate change may profoundly affect the lives and prospects of our selected constituencies, namely: water access, food security and sovereignty, sustainable livelihoods, and climate-related migration and relocation.
Funding brief: CJRF grants focus on four inter-related issues through which climate change may profoundly affect the lives and prospects of our selected constituencies, namely: water access, food security and sovereignty, sustainable livelihoods, and climate-related migration and relocation. By using these four issue areas as project “entry points,” CJRF aims to address the most profound […]
Niwano Peace Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘grant’ to promote interreligious understanding and cooperation and to build a world of peace and coexistence.
Funding brief: the Niwano Peace Foundation promotes interreligious understanding and cooperation. It also strives to strengthen cooperation among people actively making continuing efforts, in a religious spirit, to achieve a peaceful society. The Foundation does not support any specific religious group. Respecting the uniqueness of all religions and embracing the spirit of tolerance, it aims […]
United Nations (UN): Inviting applications for ‘the United Nations Public Service Awards’ to recognize excellence in public service at the global level.
Funding brief: The United Nations Public Service Awards is the most prestigious international recognition of excellence in public service. It rewards the creative achievements and contributions of public service institutions that lead to a more effective and responsive public administration in countries worldwide. Through an annual competition, the UN Public Service Awards promotes the role, […]
The US National Institutes of Health (NIH): Inviting applications for ‘HIV/AIDS High Priority Drug Abuse Research’ to stimulate high priority research relevant to drug misuse and HIV/AIDS.
Funding brief: The National Institutes of Health has recently announced the HIV/AIDS research priorities for the next three to five years https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-15-137.html. The goal of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to stimulate high priority research relevant to drug misuse and HIV/AIDS. Donor Name: The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding name: HIV/AIDS High Priority […]
USAID: Inviting applications for ‘Development Innovation Ventures (DIV)’ to source innovative ideas, pilots and rigorously tests them, and supports the scale-up of solutions that demonstrate proven impact and cost-effectiveness.
Funding brief: Through a year-round grant competition, Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) sources innovative ideas, pilots and rigorously tests them, and supports the scale-up of solutions that demonstrate proven impact and cost-effectiveness. DIV’s tiered funding model; inspired by venture capital funds, invests comparatively small amounts of funding in a variety of unproven ideas, and provides more substantial […]
Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology (IROST): Inviting applications for ‘The Khwarizmi International Award’ to recognize the efforts made by researchers, innovators and inventors from all over the world and to appreciate their invaluable achievements and contributions to various fields of science and technology.
Funding brief: The Khwarizmi International Award seeks to recognize the efforts made by researchers, innovators and inventors from all over the world and to appreciate their invaluable achievements and contributions to various fields of science and technology. The Khwarizmi International Award is named in memory of the achievements of Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi, the Iranian mathematician and astronomer. […]
Nesta: Inviting applications for ‘Collective Intelligence Experimentation Fund’ to generate new knowledge on how to advance collective intelligence (combining human and machine intelligence) to solve social problems.
Funding brief: Nesta is offering grants of up to £20,000 for projects that generate new knowledge on how to advance collective intelligence (combining human and machine intelligence) to solve social problems. They want to fund applied research/practical experiments that help generate evidence on the best approaches to designing and employing collective intelligence (human and machine […]
The Diana Award: Inviting applications for ‘award’ to accolade a young person aged 9-25 years can revive for their social action or humanitarian work.
Funding brief: Established in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, The Diana Award is the most prestigious accolade a young person aged 9-25 years can revive for their social action or humanitarian work. Criteria: ● Vision: Demonstrates commitment and passion to the cause, evidenced through their service to that cause and through social action. ● Youth led: […]
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium: Inviting applications for ‘Columbus Zoo Fund for Conservation’ to help hundreds of dedicated wildlife heroes across the globe protect threatened and endangered animals and their critical habitats.
Funding brief: Established more than 25 years ago, the Columbus Zoo Fund for Conservation has helped hundreds of dedicated wildlife heroes across the globe protect threatened and endangered animals and their critical habitats. Each year the Zoo awards 70 grants to projects in 30 countries. Donor Name: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Funding name: Columbus Zoo […]
Ockenden International: Inviting applications for ‘Ockenden International Prizes’ to find and reward the most effective self-reliance projects for refugees and/or internally displaced people.
Funding brief: Ockenden International has launched its seventh annual quest to find and reward the most effective self-reliance projects for refugees and/or internally displaced people. The cash prizes recognize and reward innovative work that promotes self-reliance among refugees and/or internally displaced people (IDPs) anywhere in the world – a distinguishing feature of Ockenden International since […]
KR Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘grant’ to address root causes of climate change and environmental degradation, and safeguards the planetary boundaries.
Funding brief: KR Foundation addresses root causes of climate change and environmental degradation, and safeguards the planetary boundaries. The mission of KR Foundation is to help provide answers to, stimulate mind shifts about, and encourage action on, the long-term challenges faced by current and future generations living on a planet with finite resources, fragile ecosystems, […]
MaRINET2: Inviting applications for ‘transnational access program to offer to the users free-of-charge access to the research and testing facilities of the MaRINET2 network.
Funding brief: Evolving from the successful EC-funded MaRINET Infrastructures Network, MaRINET2 is working towards its vision of unlocking the energy potential of our oceans by ensuring the integration and enhancement of leading European research infrastructures specializing in research, development and testing of Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) systems. ORE is an important source of clean energy […]
Echoing Green: Inviting applications for ‘fellowship’ for innovators, instigators, pioneers, and rebels to build a diverse and inclusive social impact space.
Funding brief: This is the fellowship for innovators, instigators, pioneers, and rebels. We know that talent is equally distributed, but opportunity is not—which is why they invest in talent wherever it is. Fellows represent diverse ethnic, religious, and gender experiences, with varied educational, economic, and geographic backgrounds. As they seek to build a diverse and […]
The Walt Disney Company: Inviting applications for ‘the Disney Conservation Fund’ to give priority consideration to holistic programs addressing a significant conservation need.
Funding brief: The Disney Conservation Fund gives priority consideration to holistic programs addressing a significant conservation need (or projects that are part of a program) which reflect: ● Education and community engagement, including measuring results ● Sustainable development programs directly connected to protecting species and habitats ● Scientific field studies on species and habitats (the Disney Conservation Fund […]
European Commission: Inviting applications for ‘ERC Synergy Grant’ to promote substantial advances at the frontiers of knowledge, to cross-fertilize scientific fields, and to encourage new productive lines of enquiry and new methods and techniques, including unconventional approaches and investigations at the interface between established disciplines.
Funding brief: ERC Synergy Grants are intended to enable minimum two to maximum four Principal Investigators and their teams to bring together complementary skills, knowledge, and resources in new ways, in order to jointly address ambitious research problems. The aim is to promote substantial advances at the frontiers of knowledge, to cross-fertilize scientific fields, and […]
The Center for Ethics & Education: Inviting applications for ‘Research Grants’ for research projects in philosophy as it relates to educational policy and practice.
Funding brief: The Center for Education and Ethics announces a new grant program. The Center will make awards of up to $40,000 for research projects in philosophy as it relates to educational policy and practice. They encourage applicants to understand educational policy and practice in broad terms, including issues that directly relate to K-12 schools […]
Europeana: Inviting applications for ‘Europeana Research Grants Programme 2018’ to explore the Europeana 1914-1918 Collection and to submit projects that are transnational in scope.
Funding brief: They invite you to explore the Europeana 1914-1918 Collection and to submit projects that are transnational in scope. The collection hosts 400,000 items aggregated from Europeana partner libraries, archives and museums, including over 600 hours of video, alongside 200,000 items of content contributed by individuals both online and during the 200+ collection days. […]
The Morris Animal Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘grant’ for established Investigator, first award, fellowship training and pilot study grants on topics relevant to wildlife/exotics health and welfare.
Funding brief: The Foundation is now accepting proposals for Established Investigator, First Award, Fellowship Training and Pilot Study grants on topics relevant to wildlife/exotics health and welfare. The mission of Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) is to advance the science of animal health. Toward this aim, they are dedicated to funding hypothesis-driven and humane animal health […]
Mérieux Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘Small Grant Program’ to contribute towards financing projects that aim to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases.
Funding brief: Fondation Mérieux’s grants programme contributes towards financing projects that aim to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. The projects including as beneficiaries mothers and children will be given priority. The project must meet the following criteria: ● It is run in a developing country by local people; ● It relates to HIV / AIDS, tuberculosis, […]
Open Technology Fund (OTF): Inviting applications for ‘grant’ to support projects and people working on open and accessible technology-centric projects that promote human rights, internet freedom, open societies, and help advance inclusive and safe access to global communications networks for at-risk users including journalists, human rights defenders, civil society activists, and every-day people living within repressive environments who wish to speak freely online.
Funding brief: The Internet Freedom Fund is OTF’s primary way to support projects and people working on open and accessible technology-centric projects that promote human rights, internet freedom, open societies, and help advance inclusive and safe access to global communications networks for at-risk users including journalists, human rights defenders, civil society activists, and every-day people […]
The Waterloo Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘Tropical Rainforests programme’ for initiatives working to protect tropical rainforests for their value to the climate, communities and biodiversity, principally through avoided deforestation.
Funding brief: Under our Tropical Rainforests programme, preference will be given to initiatives working to protect tropical rainforests for their value to the climate, communities and biodiversity, principally through avoided deforestation. They will consider both practical local projects, and strategic initiatives. Local project: Applications for practical local projects that we will consider would typically be […]
Alexander von Humboldt-StiftungFoundation: Inviting applications for ‘International Climate Protection Fellowship for young climate experts from developing countries’ to enable prospective leaders in academia and industry to implement a research-based proposal in the field of climate protection or climate-related resource conservation.
Funding brief: With the International Climate Protection Fellowships, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation enables prospective leaders in academia and industry to implement a research-based proposal in the field of climate protection or climate-related resource conservation during a one-year stay in Germany. Up to 20 International Climate Protection Fellowships are granted annually, funded under the German […]
Ashden: Inviting applications for ‘Ashden Awards 2019’ to receive a prize fund and global recognition for their achievements in increasing access to sustainable energy, promoting sustainable travel and helping build a low-carbon future.
Funding brief: The application process for the 2019 Ashden Awards is now open. On 13 June 2019, 10 winners from around the world will receive a prize fund and global recognition for their achievements in increasing access to sustainable energy, promoting sustainable travel and helping build a low-carbon future. In 2019 they will be awarding […]
Global Social Venture Competition (GSVC): Inviting applications for ‘Competition’ to lead entrant teams through an experiential learning process to develop innovative, scalable solutions to the world’s greatest challenges.
Funding brief: The Global Social Venture Competition leads entrant teams through an experiential learning process to develop innovative, scalable solutions to the world’s greatest challenges. Through our global network of 14 partner schools and competitions, they give teams the connections, support, and exposure needed to advance their social ventures. Each of the competition’s three rounds […]
American Philosophical Society: Inviting applications for ‘Lewis and Clark Fund for Exploration and Field Research’ to encourage exploratory field studies for the collection of specimens and data and to provide the imaginative stimulus that accompanies direct observation.
Funding brief: The Lewis and Clark Fund encourages exploratory field studies for the collection of specimens and data and to provide the imaginative stimulus that accompanies direct observation. Applications are invited from disciplines with a large dependence on field studies, such as archaeology, anthropology, biology, ecology, geography, geology, linguistics, paleontology, and population genetics, but grants […]
The Digital Civil Society Lab: Inviting applications for ‘Non-Resident Fellowship’ to support social sector leaders to dedicate some of their time working on ideas that apply to broad swaths of civil society.
Funding brief: The digital age has expanded the potential for civil society participation and presented new challenges and threats. Our dependencies on digital software and infrastructure that are commercially built and government surveilled require new insights into how these digital systems work and how we can safely and ethically engage them for civil society’s purposes. […]
The Coady International Institute: Inviting applications for ‘the Global Change Leaders program’ to enable women from developing countries to strengthen their leadership capacities in order to contribute to innovation and change in their organizations and communities.
Funding brief: Established in 2011, the Global Change Leaders Program is a seven-week education program offered by Coady Institute’s International Centre for Women’s Leadership. This program enables women from developing countries to strengthen their leadership capacities in order to contribute to innovation and change in their organizations and communities. Program participants engage in learning grounded […]
Facebook: Inviting applications for ‘Fellowship Program’ to encourage and support promising doctoral students who are engaged in innovative and relevant research in areas related to computer science and engineering.
Funding brief: The Facebook Fellowship Program and Emerging Scholar Awards are designed to encourage and support promising doctoral students who are engaged in innovative and relevant research in areas related to computer science and engineering. Applications will be evaluated based on the strength of the student’s research statement, publication record, and recommendation letters. While open to students […]
Elrha: Inviting applications for ‘Taking a Local Perspective on Measuring the Impact of GBV Programmes in Emergencies’ to review and analyze the practices used to measure the impact of GBV programmes in one specific humanitarian context and identify tangible opportunities for innovation.
Funding brief: Elrha aims to open up a critical space for actors working on humanitarian GBV at community, national and/or regional levels to reflect collectively on current impact measurement practices in their specific contexts and identify fresh lines of enquiry or approach. This Funding Call is directly supported by SIDA and the UK Government (DFID). […]
Doctors of the World Spain (Médicos del Mundo Espana): Inviting applications for ‘LUIS VALTUEÑA International Humanitarian Photography Competition’.
Funding brief: The Doctors of the World Spain (Médicos del Mundo Espana) invites application for LUIS VALTUEÑA International Humanitarian Photography Competition. Themes: The photographs must narrate or tell a story related to these topics: humanitarian action, international cooperation, social exclusion, human rights violations, armed conflicts, natural disasters, refugee and immigrant populations or socially excluded groups. […]
Auckland Zoo: Inviting applications for ‘The Auckland Zoo Conservation Fund Small Grants’ to help provide relatively small levels of funding for ongoing projects or pilot programmes with clear conservation value.
Funding brief: The Auckland Zoo Conservation Fund Small Grants Programme exists to help provide relatively small levels of funding for ongoing projects or pilot programmes with clear conservation value. The Conservation Fund supports conservation efforts in the wild. Funds are raised from visitor admissions and donations. To date, the fund has raised over $2,000,000 to […]
D-Prize: Inviting applications for ‘fund’ to new entrepreneurs who increase access to proven poverty interventions.
Funding brief: D-Prize funds new entrepreneurs who increase access to proven poverty interventions.The world has already invented ways to end poverty, yet the best interventions are not being distributed at mass-scale. Can you design a business or NGO that solves one of the Distribution Challenges below? D-Prize Challenges: ● Girls’ education ● Agriculture ● Energy ● Global health ● Education […]
Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science (ICCS): Inviting applications for ‘The Biodiversity Fellows Programme’ to improve engagement between researchers, conservation practitioners in the international and local NGO sectors, and businesses developing and implementing corporate biodiversity strategies, in order that scientific research is informed by, and meaningful for, real-world conservation issues.
Funding brief: One of the aims of the ICCS group is to improve engagement between researchers, conservation practitioners in the international and local NGO sectors, and businesses developing and implementing corporate biodiversity strategies, in order that scientific research is informed by, and meaningful for, real-world conservation issues. There is a widely recognised problem of a mismatch […]
The Leakey Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘Research Grants’ to fund research into human origins, including paleoanthropology, genetics, primate behavior and the behavioral ecology of contemporary hunter-gatherers.
Funding brief: The Leakey Foundation exclusively funds research into human origins, including paleoanthropology, genetics, primate behavior and the behavioral ecology of contemporary hunter-gatherers. Other areas of study are generally not considered. Criteria: Please consider the following if you are thinking of applying for a Leakey Foundation Research Grant: ● Is my research relevant to human origins […]
ViiV Healthcare: Inviting applications for ‘Positive Action for MSM & Transgender People’ to support community-led efforts to address HIV and AIDS, promote sexual health & wellbeing and advance social & economic justice for MSM and transgender people.
Funding brief: Positive Action for MSM & Transgender People aims to improve sexual health & wellbeing and advance social and economic justice for men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender people in resource-limited and hostile settings. By doing so, we aim to build evidence that shows that community-level interventions which address HIV in combination […]
The Royal Society: Inviting applications for ‘Global Challenges Research Fund Challenge-led Grants’ to support research consortia involving groups in the UK and developing countries to address Global Challenges with a focus on resilience.
Funding brief: This scheme, led by the Royal Society on behalf of the National Academies, provides funding to support research consortia involving groups in the UK and developing countries to address Global Challenges with a focus on resilience. This £8 million call invites proposals from researchers across all academic disciplines. These interdisciplinary consortia will generate […]
CLIFF-GRADS program: Inviting applications for ‘CLIFF-GRADS scholarships for short-term scientific training and research stays on topics related to emissions and carbon storage in agriculture’.
Funding brief: The CLIFF-GRADS program invites applications from students from developing countries currently enrolled in PhD programs for short-term scientific training and research stays on topics related to the measurement and management of greenhouse gas emissions and carbon storage in agricultural systems. Applicants should have a background in agriculture and climate change research and be pursuing graduate […]
Munich Re Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘The RISK Award’ to fund a project, dedicated to improve risk reduction, risk management or adaptive capacities in regards to the special situation in coastal areas.
Funding brief: The 2019 RISK Award will fund a project, dedicated to improve risk reduction, risk management or adaptive capacities in regards to the special situation in coastal areas. Projects may include eco-system services or infrastructural approaches, capacity building or awareness raising measures, risk-sensitive land use planning, building codes and many more. The alignment of […]
Rabobank: Inviting applications for ‘Food Loss Challenge Asia’ to find an existing tech-based solution that reduces food loss from farm to market in Asia.
Funding brief: Food loss occurs at each stage of the food value chain. Rabobank and our partners want to work with effective startups along the food value chain to promote the adoption of sustainable solutions and practices across the region. Criteria: ● Scalability of Impact ● Strength of Business Model ● Robustness of Solution Bonus Criteria: Positive impact […]
UK Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs and DFID, Darwin Initiative: Inviting applications for ‘grant’ to support developing countries to conserve biodiversity and reduce poverty.
Funding brief: Partnership Projects are small grants intended to help organizations who are new to the Darwin Initiative to develop their application. The awards do this by: ● Connecting organizations new to Darwin with partners who have experience of managing successful Darwin Projects; and/or ● Supporting work to build new partnerships between applicant organizations ● A successful Partnership […]
Prince Bernhard Nature Fund (PBNF): Inviting applications for ‘grant’ to help the conservation of endangered species.
Funding brief: The PBNF helps the conservation of endangered species. If your project proposal is directed towards one or several endangered species, please make sure that you mention the scientific species name in your proposal, and please verify the IUCN Red List status of the species to make sure it is indeed vulnerable, endangered or […]
The Aspen Institute: Inviting applications for ‘New Voices Fellowship’ – a year-long media skills, communication and leadership program designed for standout development professionals from the developing world.
Funding brief: The Aspen Institute’s New Voices Fellowship is a year-long media skills, communication and leadership program designed for standout development professionals from the developing world. Candidates for the Fellowship are expected to have both a record of significant professional achievement and a desire to share their perspectives on global development with a broader international […]
The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize’ to be presented to nonprofit organizations judged to have made extraordinary contributions toward alleviating human suffering.
Funding brief: At $2 million, the Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize is the world’s largest annual humanitarian award presented to nonprofit organizations judged to have made extraordinary contributions toward alleviating human suffering. Every year, The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation receives hundreds of nominations from around the world for the Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize. Nominations are […]
The Commonwealth: Inviting applications for ‘Commonwealth Young Person of the Year’ to find exceptional young people who are making a difference in their communities.
Funding brief: The Commonwealth is offering exceptional young people who are making a difference in their communities a chance to win a Commonwealth Youth Award. Nominations are opening for the 2019 edition of the awards, which includes a cash grant and a trip to attend the awards ceremony in London next March, during Commonwealth Week. […]
Wellcome Trust (WT): Inviting applications for ‘Collaborative Awards in Science’ to promote the development of new ideas and speed the pace of discovery.
Funding brief: Collaborative Awards promote the development of new ideas and speed the pace of discovery. They fund teams of researchers, consisting of independent research groups, to work together on the most important scientific problems that can only be solved through collaborative efforts. Criteria: ● Your proposal should describe a significant piece of work that addresses […]
Transparency International (TI), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark: Inviting applications for ‘A Global Competition: Mini-grants for Social Entrepreneurs’ to solve social problems and develop new methods, tools, and projects to fight corruption.
Funding brief: Transparency International (TI) is calling for young people under 35 years old who are motivated to solve social problems and develop new methods, tools, and projects to fight corruption. TI, with support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark ahead of International Anti-Corruption Conference Series, are together launching a global competition for new project ideas […]
The United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia (United Board): Inviting applications for ‘grant’ to ensure benefit to academic staff, enrich the teaching–learning process, and build the capacity of Asian institutions to design and deliver whole person education in innovative and effective ways.
Funding brief: The United Board has long promoted whole person education in the tradition of the liberal arts colleges and universities in Asia. Whole person education addresses the varied academic, professional, personal, and spiritual needs of students. It empowers students for their own personal and professional growth, and nurtures a sense of responsibility that encourages […]
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