october2019
September 9, 2019 | by Ilka | Cross-Cutting Subjects
The Netherlands Organization for Cooperation in Higher Education (NUFFIC) calls for joint proposals for Orange Knowledge institutional collaboration projects. The program aims to strengthen professionals and organisations from developing countries through education and training. The maximum available funding for this call falls between the amounts of €600 thousand and €2.2 million (depending on the call […]
Tags: Africa, agriculture, energy, fisheries, october2019, partnerships/collaboration
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September 9, 2019 | by Ilka | Cross-Cutting Subjects
Ashoka Youth Venture identifies and supports teenagers who have started their own initiatives for addressing social and environmental problems. Selected entrepreneurs gain access to workshops, strategic mentorship, fundraising support, and media partnerships. Candidates from Bangladesh have to be between 12 and 20 years to submit their innovative idea for creating positive change in their community. […]
Tags: october2019, social enterprise, South Asia, training/education, youth
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September 9, 2019 | by Ilka | Cross-Cutting Subjects
Echoing Green helps emerging social entrepreneurs around the world with grants of seed capital and technical assistance to support their start-up organizations. Past fellowships include examples in renewable energy, waste management, smallholder farming, climate change, and other societal challenges in developing countries. The next application period is 18 September through 16 October 2019. Learn more
Tags: agriculture, all regions, biotechnology, climate, energy, fellowships/scholarships, fisheries, forests, marine/coastal, natural disasters, october2019, pollution, social enterprise, water
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September 9, 2019 | by Ilka | Biodiversity, Conservation, Wildlife
The Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund makes grants for wildlife studies, habitat protection, and community conservation and education in critical ecosystems around the world. DWCF supports projects that build on previous work, and that have the potential to contribute to long-term conservation. Eligibility extends to U.S. nonprofit organizations. Applicants from other countries need to apply through […]
Tags: all regions, biodiversity, community projects, conservation, forests, marine/coastal, nonprofit orgs, october2019, research, wildlife
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September 9, 2019 | by Ilka | Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry
The International Centre for development-oriented Research in Agriculture (ICRA) supports education and capacity strengthening in agriculture and the rural sector in the developing world. ICRA offers specialized training courses each year. For 2020, applications are invited for courses in subjects that include (i) education for youth employment in the agri-sector; (ii) coaching partnerships for inclusive […]
Tags: agriculture, all regions, individuals, october2019, training/education
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September 9, 2019 | by Ilka | Cross-Cutting Subjects
The Department of Science & Technology (DST) and the Australian Government provide financial support for joint research activities carried out by Indian and Australian researchers. Relevant priority areas under this call are (1) Climate change mitigation and adaptation; and (2) Food processing, storage and distribution. The program will consider a realistic budget for manpower, consumables, […]
Tags: climate, october2019, partnerships/collaboration, research, South Asia
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September 9, 2019 | by Ilka | Cross-Cutting Subjects
Dining for Women makes grants to non-profit organizations that support women and girls living in extreme poverty in developing countries. Thematic areas include access to clean water and sanitation, food security, and education, among other themes. Applicants may request between US$35 thousand to US$50 thousand. Eligibility extends to US 5.01(c)3 corporations or international organisations with […]
Tags: agriculture, all regions, community projects, energy, fisheries, nonprofit orgs, october2019, water, women
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September 9, 2019 | by Ilka | Cross-Cutting Subjects
The UK Department for International Development (DFID) funds the Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships for candidates from low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries, to undertake full-time study at a UK university. Scholarships are awarded annually across all subjects, with priority for applications that demonstrate strong relevance to development. The program does not accept direct applications for these scholarships, […]
Tags: Africa, Asia-Pacific, fellowships/scholarships, individuals, LAC, october2019, South Asia
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September 9, 2019 | by Ilka | Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry
The IUSSTF announces the 2020 Khorana Program for Scholars. The program will provide a stipend, airfare, and health insurance to enable Indian students to undertake 10-12 weeks of research at U.S. universities in areas of biotechnology, including agricultural biotechnology. The program will cover airfare, stipend and health insurance. The deadline for applications is 31 October […]
Tags: biotechnology, fellowships/scholarships, individuals, october2019, research, South Asia, travel/mobility
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September 9, 2019 | by Ilka | Cross-Cutting Subjects
TWAS funds selected TWAS members to assist with building research capacity building in the least-developed countries (LDCs). During a period of five years, each funded professor will be expected to make three visits to a host institution in a partner LDC, for a minimum stay of one month each visit. TWAS will provide travel support, […]
Tags: all regions, individuals, october2019, partnerships/collaboration, research
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