september2020
September 20, 2020 | by Terra Viva Grants | Biodiversity, Conservation, Wildlife
The Edward O. Wilson Biodiversity Postdoctoral Fellowship supports postdoctoral researchers at the Museum of Comparative Zoology at Harvard University to pursue the discovery and formal taxonomic description of Earth’s animal species. The fellowship program is open to both U.S. and non-U.S. citizens. A Ph.D. with relevant research experience in taxonomy and/or systematics is required. The […]
Tags: all regions, biodiversity, fellowships/scholarships, individuals, research, september2020, wildlife
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September 9, 2020 | by Terra Viva Grants | Cross-Cutting Subjects
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) invites photographers to submit high-quality and artistic photographs which illustrate the theme of World Meteorological Day “The Ocean, our Climate and Weather.” Winning entries will feature in the WMO 2021 online calendar. The competition is open to everybody. The deadline for entry is 15 September 2020. Link to competition
Tags: all regions, awards/prizes, climate, individuals, marine/coastal, media/journalism, september2020
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September 9, 2020 | by Terra Viva Grants | Cross-Cutting Subjects
The YouthLead Ambassador program is a six-month development and leadership program for young changemakers between the ages of 18 and 35 years. The Ambassadors receive a stipend of US$300 at the conclusion of their successful ambassadorship. Eligibility is limited to young changemakers from low-and middle-income countries in the youth-development sector with a proven track record […]
Tags: all regions, september2020, training/education, youth
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September 9, 2020 | by Terra Viva Grants | Energy, Climate Change
The Global University Climate Forum brings student activists together to share ideas and act on the global imperative of addressing climate change. The Forum is a one-year program offering a series of workshops that will cover a range of topics pertaining to climate action. Selected teams will be invited to participate in a series of […]
Tags: all regions, climate, early-career, september2020, training/education, workshops/conferences, youth
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August 30, 2020 | by Terra Viva Grants | Cross-Cutting Subjects
The UNITAR Social Entrepreneurship Training Program for Women aims to empower women with the knowledge and skills of entrepreneurship to address socio-economic challenges in Africa. The training will be delivered in English and consists of mentoring, pitching, planning, and outcome evaluation. This program is open for women, including members of small and medium enterprises, government […]
Tags: Africa, agriculture, biotechnology, business/enterprise, energy, fisheries, forests, governments, september2020, social enterprise, training/education, universities, water, women
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August 30, 2020 | by Terra Viva Grants | Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry, Water Resources
IHE Delft and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) announce a new open online course on “Water Productivity and Water Accounting using WaPOR.” The WaPOR program assists countries in monitoring water productivity, identifying water productivity gaps, proposing solutions to reduce these gaps, and contributing to a sustainable increase in agricultural production. The online course targets practitioners […]
Tags: agriculture, all regions, individuals, september2020, training/education, water
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August 30, 2020 | by Terra Viva Grants | Cross-Cutting Subjects
Startup SG seeks global startups to compete in the Slingshot 2020 Global Startup Competition. Entries to the competition need to present solutions that help businesses and society adapt in the post-COVID world. The five challenge categories include one for Agritech and one for Energy. The Top 100 Global Startups will pitch to a global audience […]
Tags: agriculture, all regions, awards/prizes, biotechnology, business/enterprise, energy, september2020, social enterprise
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August 30, 2020 | by Terra Viva Grants | Water Resources
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) seeks applications for a Cooperative Agreement from qualified local organizations to implement the Kenya Health Partnerships for Quality Services program (including WASH component). The recipient is expected to promote access to safe drinking water, improve sanitation infrastructures through renovations and better hygiene commodities, and increase the adoption […]
Tags: Africa, nonprofit orgs, partnerships/collaboration, september2020, water
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August 30, 2020 | by Terra Viva Grants | Cross-Cutting Subjects
The Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR) scheme aims to increase the knowledge and awareness in UK universities of cutting edge industrial science, research and innovation. The scheme provides industrial scientists and entrepreneurs with the opportunity to spend one day a week at a university developing their project. The EiR awards are for one year. […]
Tags: all regions, individuals, research, september2020, travel/mobility
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August 30, 2020 | by Terra Viva Grants | Cross-Cutting Subjects
Entrepreneurial Solutions Partners (ESP), in partnership with the U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF), provides financial and technical assistance to 300 entrepreneurs impacted by COVID-19. ARIE will support small and mid-scale entrepreneurs from seven countries: Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, and Uganda, and in the following sectors: Agri-Business, Manufacturing, Energy and Renewables, and Essential […]
Tags: Africa, agriculture, business/enterprise, energy, partnerships/collaboration, september2020
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