april2017
March 20, 2017 | by JanLaarman | Cross-Cutting Subjects
The UK’s NERC invites applications for Knowledge Exchange Fellowships that address issues and opportunities around green infrastructure in urban areas of the UK or developing countries. The objective is to influence local policymakers and businesses to support the development of urban green zones, urban ecosystem services, sustainable drainage systems, and other examples of green infrastructure. […]
Tags: all regions, april2017, fellowships/scholarships, research, travel/mobility
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March 9, 2017 | by JanLaarman | Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry
With funding by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the UK’s Department for International Development, the program “Drivers of Food Choice” solicits applications for research projects that will provide a deep understanding of the drivers of food choice and the relationship with agriculture among the poor in the world’s low- and middle-income countries. Research […]
Tags: Africa, agriculture, april2017, Asia-Pacific, business/enterprise, governments, research, South Asia
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March 9, 2017 | by JanLaarman | Cross-Cutting Subjects
The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) awards research fellowships to international highly qualified PhD students and young postdoctoral researchers. Applicants should be non-Turkish citizens who are age 35 or younger. Preference is for candidates who have the potential to contribute to Turkey’s international cooperation in scientific and technological development. The fields of […]
Tags: agriculture, all regions, april2017, fellowships/scholarships, october2017, research
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March 9, 2017 | by JanLaarman | Energy, Climate Change
The U.S. Agency for International Development announces funding for a three-year program “Comunidades y Energías Renovables” to encourage a transparent process for renewable energy development in Mexico. The goal is to foster a process for renewable energy development that engages local communities, the Mexican government, civil society, and the private sector. Applications for funding are […]
Tags: april2017, business/enterprise, energy, governments, LAC, nonprofit orgs
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March 9, 2017 | by JanLaarman | Energy, Climate Change
The EC calls for proposals to promote women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment in the sustainable energy sector and value chain, with an emphasis on financial services. The action must take place in multiple countries which are recipients of official development aid, including in Sub-Saharan Africa and possibly in other developing regions. Partnerships among academia, civil […]
Tags: Africa, all regions, april2017, business/enterprise, energy, governments, nonprofit orgs, social enterprise
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March 9, 2017 | by JanLaarman | Water Resources
Sponsored by the Tata Group jointly with Australian Aid, the Water Abundance XPRIZE invites teams to revolutionize access to water by creating a device that uses renewable energy to extract a minimum of 2,000 liters of water per day from the atmosphere at a combined operating and capital cost of no more than two cents […]
Tags: all regions, april2017, awards/prizes, research, social enterprise, water
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March 9, 2017 | by JanLaarman | Energy, Climate Change
Smart Villages announces a photo competition on the theme of how energy access changes the life of rural communities around the world. The contest will emphasize the concept of energy “smartness” i.e., how energy is being used in productive, innovative, and even entrepreneurial ways. The competition is open to everyone regardless of nationality, background, age, […]
Tags: all regions, april2017, awards/prizes, energy
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February 28, 2017 | by JanLaarman | Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry
The World Food Program’s Centre of Excellence against Hunger, in partnership with the University Centre of Brasília, invite research papers on the topic ”Sustainable Food and Nutrition Security: Building Bridges between Durable Agricultural Practices and School Feeding Programmes.” The contest is open worldwide to students enrolled in graduate programs, as well as professors and graduate […]
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February 28, 2017 | by JanLaarman | Biodiversity, Conservation, Wildlife
The U.S. Embassy in Bangkok invites proposals from organizations interested in organizing a conference that examines current marine environmental issues in the seas of Southeast Asia. Proposals should encourage think tanks and academia to engage in a comprehensive conversation examining and analyzing international issues related to environmental challenges in the seas of Southeast Asia. Awards […]
Tags: april2017, conservation, fisheries, marine/coastal, workshops/conferences
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February 28, 2017 | by JanLaarman | Biodiversity, Conservation, Wildlife
USAID’s regional office in Central America invites proposals to conserve biodiversity in targeted coastal-marine areas and associated upland ecosystems; to decrease degradation of forest and mangrove landscapes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase resilience to climate change; and to enhance climate-smart economic opportunities and sustainable use of natural resources (“biocommerce” ). Eligibility for funding […]
Tags: april2017, climate, conservation, forests, LAC, marine/coastal, social enterprise
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