september2017
September 20, 2017 | by JanLaarman | Cross-Cutting Subjects
The AAU is pleased to announce the 2017 session of its Small Grants for Theses and Dissertations. The programme aims to facilitate timely completion of post-graduate research in subjects that include agriculture and food security; environment and climate; and others. Applicants should be post-graduate students enrolled in AAU member institutions. Post-graduate students who are lecturers […]
Tags: Africa, agriculture, climate, early-career, individuals, MENA, research, september2017, universities
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September 20, 2017 | by JanLaarman | Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry
The BecA-ILRI Hub is partnering with other organizations to sponsor two training workshops on writing scientific research papers, each followed by four days of training in science communication. The workshops are scheduled for November-December 2017. The major focus is on applicants conducting research in agricultural bio-sciences in Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Dem Rep […]
Tags: Africa, agriculture, research, september2017, training/education, workshops/conferences
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September 11, 2017 | by JanLaarman | Cross-Cutting Subjects
The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany calls for proposals for small development projects in Myanmar. Projects may fall into the one or more thematic areas of the Terra Viva Grants Directory. Selected organizations will receive funds of up to US$9500 and are expected to maintain the project after completion. Submissions are accepted through […]
Tags: community projects, nonprofit orgs, september2017
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September 11, 2017 | by JanLaarman | Cross-Cutting Subjects
The Securing Water for Food (SWFF) Global Water-Agriculture Photo Contest will call attention to the significant issue of water scarcity, while recognizing and celebrating steps being taken around the world to improve water and food security. The four themes for photos are: agriculture; water; technology related to water-agriculture; and men and women working in agriculture. […]
Tags: agriculture, all regions, individuals, media/journalism, september2017, water
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September 11, 2017 | by JanLaarman | Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry
Wageningen University, in collaboration with Uganda’s National Agricultural Research Organisation, seeks concept notes to strengthen seed sector development in Uganda, with a focus on vegetable seed. The fund will support four innovation projects, with a grant size €25 to €50 thousand, with an additional 50% matching contribution from the grantee. Applications are invited from domestic […]
Tags: Africa, agriculture, business/enterprise, research, september2017
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September 11, 2017 | by JanLaarman | Energy, Climate Change
The Asian Cities Climate Change Resilience Network, in partnership with the Thomson Reuters Foundation, announces the ACCCRN Storytelling Competition 2017. The competition invites climate stories about impacts, actions, and innovations under the theme “Beat the Heat: How inclusive cities are coping with rising temperatures”. Shortlisted finalists will be invited to attend an Urban Heat Resilience […]
Tags: Asia-Pacific, climate, individuals, media/journalism, september2017, South Asia, workshops/conferences
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September 11, 2017 | by JanLaarman | Energy, Climate Change
The IUSSTF’s program Bioenergy Awards for Cutting Edge Research (B- ACER) aims to nurture contacts between students and scientists from India and the USA in frontline area of biofuels and bioenergy. Opportunities are available for Indian citizens to pursue internships and fellowships at reputed U.S. scientific/technological institutions or laboratories to undertake the research work. The […]
Tags: energy, individuals, research, september2017, South Asia, travel/mobility
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September 1, 2017 | by Terra Viva Grants | Cross-Cutting Subjects
The Rise Fund is partnering with Forbes and Echoing Green to sponsor the “Under 30 Impact Challenge.” The challenge is designed to celebrate entrepreneurs around the world, under the age of 30, who are building successful for-profit enterprises that drive positive social and environmental impact. The eligible sectors include energy, food and agriculture, and five […]
Tags: agriculture, all regions, awards/prizes, early-career, energy, individuals, september2017, social enterprise
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September 1, 2017 | by Terra Viva Grants | Cross-Cutting Subjects
The Young Professionals Program (YPP) is a three-year leadership opportunity for the development of future leaders at the African Development Bank. The Bank’s priority operational areas include energy, food and agriculture, and others. Candidates for the YPP should possess a master’s degree or equivalent in any field relevant to the Bank, plus three years of […]
Tags: Africa, agriculture, early-career, energy, fellowships/scholarships, individuals, september2017, training/education
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September 1, 2017 | by Terra Viva Grants | Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry
With funding by the UK Government and implementation led by Rothamsted Research, the Agri-Tech in China: Newton Network + (ATCNN) addresses challenges facing the agri-tech and agri-food sector in China. The program will provide UK excellence in satellite imaging, remote sensing, smart sensors, robotics, and data-intensive science for new solutions for agricultural productivity and sustainability […]
Tags: agriculture, Asia-Pacific, business/enterprise, nonprofit orgs, research, september2017
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