Deadline: 5 July 2016 The Health Foundation is currently inviting applications for its Improvement Science Fellowship that will provide a unique leadership development programme and facilitated action learning sets, enabling Fellows to develop their potential to become leaders in the field and … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Health Foundation’s Improvement Science Fellowship!
NIHCM Foundation’s Grant Program to Support Innovative Research
Deadline: 11 July 2016 The National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM) Foundation is currently inviting applications for its Grant Program to Support Innovative Research with an aim to advance the existing knowledge base in the areas of health care financing, delivery, management and/or … [Read more...] about NIHCM Foundation’s Grant Program to Support Innovative Research
Guzakuza: Accepting Applications for the 2016 Ignite Agribusiness Programme!
Deadline: 3 July 2016 Guzakuza is currently inviting applications for its Ignite Agribusiness Programme with an aim to spark creation of jobs and wealth in young women through Agripreneurship. Ignite nurture and turn the ground-breaking ideas into profitable and sustainable Agribusinesses. … [Read more...] about Guzakuza: Accepting Applications for the 2016 Ignite Agribusiness Programme!
Applications Open for ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Prevention, Inc.’s Academic Scholarship!
Deadline: 26 June 2017 ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Prevention, Inc. is currently inviting applications from women for its Academic Scholarship with an aim to increase the number of women studying and influencing the future of science, including technology, engineering and math. This … [Read more...] about Applications Open for ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Prevention, Inc.’s Academic Scholarship!
2016 ProSPER.Net Leadership Programme: Nurturing Local Leadership towards Sustainable Development
Deadline: 10 June 2016 ProSPER.Net is currently inviting applications for its 2016 ProSPER.Net Leadership Programme with an aim to provide opportunities for participants to develop inter-disciplinary skills to lead sustainable development initiatives appropriate to local, regional or global … [Read more...] about 2016 ProSPER.Net Leadership Programme: Nurturing Local Leadership towards Sustainable Development
Apply for CKDN’s Research Call on Climate Resilient Cities in Latin America!
Deadline: 13 June 2016 The Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CKDN), the International Development Research Centre of Canada (IDRC) and Fundación Futuro Latinoamericano (FFLA) is currently inviting applications for its Research Call on Climate Resilient Cities in Latin America with an aim … [Read more...] about Apply for CKDN’s Research Call on Climate Resilient Cities in Latin America!
Wildlife Acoustics Scientific Product Grant: Supporting Efforts in Conservation and Environmental Stewardship
Deadline: 15 August 2016 Wildlife Acoustics is currently inviting applications for its Wildlife Acoustics Scientific Product Grant 2016 to support efforts in conservation and environmental stewardship. The programme enables those involved in animal biology, research and conservation to do their … [Read more...] about Wildlife Acoustics Scientific Product Grant: Supporting Efforts in Conservation and Environmental Stewardship
African Union Commission: Call for Proposals for 2016 Research Grants
Deadline: 17 August 2016 The African Union Commission (AUC) is currently inviting applications for its Research Grants with an aim to deploy Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) in the Agricultural sector as tool for Africa’s sustainable economic growth, wealth creation, and food and nutrition … [Read more...] about African Union Commission: Call for Proposals for 2016 Research Grants
UNAOC: Call for Applications for 2016 Fellowship Program
Deadline: 26 June 2016 The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is currently inviting applications for its 2016 Fellowship Program with an aim to provide participants with first hand exposure to cultural diversity while interacting with a wide range of local actors and partners. In … [Read more...] about UNAOC: Call for Applications for 2016 Fellowship Program
Applications Open for Wellcome Trust’s Research Fellowships!
Deadline: 6 July 2016 Wellcome Trust is currently inviting applications for its Research Fellowships with an aim to support humanities and social science scholars at all stages of their career but not in an established academic post, who wish to undertake a period of research in any area of human … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Wellcome Trust’s Research Fellowships!
DFID: Enabling Pathways out of Extreme Poverty (EPEP)
Deadline: 30 June 2016 The U.K. Department for International Development (DFID) is seeking applications for its Enabling Pathways out of Extreme Poverty (EPEP) program. Objectives Lift 2 million people out of extreme poverty through an integrated package of livelihoods, markets, nutrition … [Read more...] about DFID: Enabling Pathways out of Extreme Poverty (EPEP)
CRDF Global: Visiting Scholar Fellowship at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
Deadline: 15 June 2016 CRDF Global is currently inviting applications for its Visiting Scholar Fellowship at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) with an aim to facilitate collaborative research projects between Saudi and U.S. researchers and encourage academic exchange … [Read more...] about CRDF Global: Visiting Scholar Fellowship at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
RWJF Call for Proposals: Engaging Businesses for Health
Deadline: 14 June 2016 The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is currently inviting applications for its Engaging Businesses for Health program with an aim to build the evidence base for how private-sector investment can help build a Culture of Health. Funded studies are expected to include … [Read more...] about RWJF Call for Proposals: Engaging Businesses for Health
RWJF: Applications Open for State Health Access Reform Evaluation (SHARE)
Deadline: 1 June 2016 The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is currently inviting applications for its State Health Access Reform Evaluation with an aim to fund timely policy-relevant studies with strong empirical designs that will inform policy and health reform implementation. Eligible … [Read more...] about RWJF: Applications Open for State Health Access Reform Evaluation (SHARE)
Applications Open for RWJF’s Round 10 Grants on Healthy Eating Research: Building Evidence to Prevent Childhood Obesity!
Deadline: 3 August 2016 The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is seeking applications for Round 10 grants of its national program entitled "Healthy Eating Research: Building Evidence to Prevent Childhood Obesity". The program will provide advocates, decision-makers, and policymakers with … [Read more...] about Applications Open for RWJF’s Round 10 Grants on Healthy Eating Research: Building Evidence to Prevent Childhood Obesity!
RWJF: New Connections Grants through Healthy Eating Research Program!
Deadline: 1 June 2016 The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is currently inviting applications for its New Connections Grants through Healthy Eating Research Program with an aim to provide advocates, decision-makers, and policymakers with evidence to reverse the childhood obesity epidemic. The … [Read more...] about RWJF: New Connections Grants through Healthy Eating Research Program!
USIEF: Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships
Deadline: 15 June 2016 The United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) is currently inviting applications for its Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships. The program is designed for outstanding Indians residing in India to pursue a master's degree program at selected U.S. colleges and … [Read more...] about USIEF: Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships
Call for Applications: TWAS-COMSTECH Joint Research Grants for Young Scientists
Deadline: 31 May 2016 The World Academy of Science (TWAS) along OIC Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH) is currently inviting applications form young scientists for its Research Grant with an aim to encourage the pursuit of scientific excellence in Organization … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: TWAS-COMSTECH Joint Research Grants for Young Scientists
Waterbird Society’s Nisbet Research Award: A Chance to Win up to $1,000!
Deadline: 15 July 2016 The Waterbird Society is currently inviting applications for its Nisbet Research Award with an aim to encourage student, professional, or amateur and should focus on those interested in research and conservation on terns and gulls. Selection is made by a committee based on … [Read more...] about Waterbird Society’s Nisbet Research Award: A Chance to Win up to $1,000!
OWSD: Postgraduate Training Fellowships for Women Scientists from Sub-Saharan Africa and Least Developed Countries
Deadline: 31 May 2016 The Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) is currently inviting applications for its Postgraduate Training Fellowships for Women Scientists from Sub-Saharan Africa and Least Developed Countries with an aim to contribute to the emergence of a new … [Read more...] about OWSD: Postgraduate Training Fellowships for Women Scientists from Sub-Saharan Africa and Least Developed Countries
Applications Open for Waterbird Society’s Kushlan Research Award!
Deadline: 15 July 2016 The Waterbird Society is currently inviting applications for its Kushlan Research Award with an aim to encourage significant scientific advances in the biology, ecology, or conservation biology of wading birds (i.e. herons, storks, ibises, and their taxonomic allies). Focus … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Waterbird Society’s Kushlan Research Award!
U.S Department of State: Small Grants Program to Promote U.S-Cuba Bilateral Relations
Deadline: 15 August 2016 The U.S. Embassy to Cuba Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is currently inviting applications for its Small Grants Program with an aim to support activities that promote U.S.-Cuba bilateral relations in the following three priority areas: … [Read more...] about U.S Department of State: Small Grants Program to Promote U.S-Cuba Bilateral Relations
ADC: Call for Austrian Partnership Programme in Higher Education and Research for Development
Deadline: 31 May 2016 The Austrian Development Cooperation (ADC) is currently inviting applications for its Austrian Partnership Programme in Higher Education and Research for Development (APPEAR) with an aim to implement its strategy for support of higher education and research for development on … [Read more...] about ADC: Call for Austrian Partnership Programme in Higher Education and Research for Development
USIEF: Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
Deadline: 15 July 2016 The United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) is currently inviting applications for its Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellowships with an aim to provide opportunities to talented faculty and researchers to strengthen their research capacities. Postdoctoral … [Read more...] about USIEF: Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
SEARO/TDR: Joint Small Grants Scheme for Implementation Research in Infectious Diseases of Poverty
Deadline: 20 June 2016 The World Health Organization Regional Office for South-East Asia (SEARO), in collaboration with the Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR) is currently inviting applications for its Joint Small Grants Scheme for Implementation Research in … [Read more...] about SEARO/TDR: Joint Small Grants Scheme for Implementation Research in Infectious Diseases of Poverty
Staff Performance Needs
Different staff members perform differently, but it is also true that all of them have the potential to work and perform well. It is for the organization to tap this potential and use it for overall growth. The following format can be used after the Performance Appraisal and can be integrated in the … [Read more...] about Staff Performance Needs
The Performance Appraisal Form
Appraising of the performance of the staff can consider not only the job outputs of the staff but also his/her personal qualities and behavior. In order to appraise the staff, the supervisor has to keep the Annual Performance Plan and the Monthly Work Plan as references to evaluate the performance. … [Read more...] about The Performance Appraisal Form
Using the Annual Performance Plan for NGO Employees in Performance Management System
The Annual Performance Plan is developed jointly by the NGO supervisor and the employee together after discussing and planning the objectives, activities and results to be undertaken by the employee. The Performance Plan for the year specifically outlines the targets to be achieved by the employee … [Read more...] about Using the Annual Performance Plan for NGO Employees in Performance Management System
Performance Management System
As organizations are run by people, their performance holds the key for achieving results and ensuring growth. Holding up a good team within an organization can be very difficult. Staff members may start to feel frustrated, diverted from their objectives of work and may even leave the organization. … [Read more...] about Performance Management System
How to write a standard employment contract
Once the recruitment of staff is finalized, an appointment letter needs to be issued, which comprises of the information about the final selection. On acceptance of the letter, the new employee will be signing an employment contract with organization. The employment contract comprises of the … [Read more...] about How to write a standard employment contract
Staff Recruitment Policy for NGOs
Staff recruitment is the process of hiring staff to carry out various activities in an organization. In NGOs, staff recruitment is mostly determined by the availability of ongoing projects and how they have been budgeted. Nevertheless, staff recruitment is essential because many donors seek to know … [Read more...] about Staff Recruitment Policy for NGOs
Human Resource Information System for NGO Employees
The Human Resource Information System (HRIS) is a database that records and maintains information about all employees in an organization. This system is useful in job recruitment, developing terms of reference, and monitoring, assessing and coordinating work with each of the employee. This system … [Read more...] about Human Resource Information System for NGO Employees
Why is Human Resource Management Important for NGOs?
Human resource management is the management of the people who work in an organization. They can be managers, employees, project officers, field workers, coordinators. Since the organization is run by these people, they are considered to be a “resource” – ‘a human resource.’ Like we use funds to … [Read more...] about Why is Human Resource Management Important for NGOs?
Human Resource Management for NGOs
Capacity-building for NGOs is an ongoing process. As we move ahead to bring about social change, we also end up facing new and unexpected challenges. However, constant training and exposure to new ideas can lead organizations to address these challenges and improve their organizational growth. We … [Read more...] about Human Resource Management for NGOs
MRC: UK-Indonesia Joint Call for Health Research on Infectious Diseases
Deadline: 15 June 2016 The UK Medical Research Council (MRC) and the Dana Ilmu Pengetahuan Indonesia (DIPI) is currently inviting applications for its Joint Call for Health Research on Infectious Diseases with an aim to support basic biomedical research in health areas of importance to the … [Read more...] about MRC: UK-Indonesia Joint Call for Health Research on Infectious Diseases
ESRC-DFID 2016 Call: Raising Learning Outcomes in Education Systems Research Programme
Deadline: 26 July 2016 The Department for International Development (DFID) and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) in UK are currently accepting applications from researchers based in developing countries for its “Raising Learning Outcomes in Education Systems Research Programme … [Read more...] about ESRC-DFID 2016 Call: Raising Learning Outcomes in Education Systems Research Programme
Zonta International Foundation: Young Women in Public Affairs Award
Deadline: 1 July 2016 Zonta International Foundation is currently inviting applications form young women for its Young Women in Public Affairs Award with an aim to demonstrate leadership skills and commitment to public service and civic causes, and encourage them to continue their participation in … [Read more...] about Zonta International Foundation: Young Women in Public Affairs Award
Clara Lionel Foundation: Applications Open for Global Scholarship Program
Deadline: 10 June 2016 Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF) is currently inviting applications for its Global Scholarship Program with an aim to assist students who are aspiring to reach their fullest potential. The program will provide recipients with the opportunity to receive an education anywhere in … [Read more...] about Clara Lionel Foundation: Applications Open for Global Scholarship Program
CEFIPRA: Inviting for Industry Academia Research & Development Programme
Deadline: 1 July 2016 The Indo-French Centre for Promotion of Advanced Research (CEFIPRA) is currently inviting application for its Industry Academia Research & Development Programme with an aim to support collaborative research programme involving Industry & Academia of both the … [Read more...] about CEFIPRA: Inviting for Industry Academia Research & Development Programme
Call for Proposals: Share-Net International Small Grants Fund 2016
Deadline: 15 June 2016 Share-Net International, the Knowledge Platform on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) is currently inviting applications for its Small Grants Fund with an aim to ensure that knowledge relevant for achieving improved SRHR is identified, shared, generated and used … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Share-Net International Small Grants Fund 2016
OSME Conservation and Research Fund: Supporting Globally Threatened Species and Habitats!
Deadline: 31 May 2016 The Ornithological Society of the Middle East (OSME) is currently inviting applications for its Conservation and Research Fund with an aim to support projects benefiting species and habitats, especially Globally Threatened and Near Threatened birds, and sites important for … [Read more...] about OSME Conservation and Research Fund: Supporting Globally Threatened Species and Habitats!
Call for Applications for Multi Million Research Programme led by Disabled People
Deadline: 27 July 2016 Disability Research on Independent Living and Learning (DRILL) is currently inviting applications form Disabled people, their organizations, academics and partners with an aim to find out how disabled people, and those with long term conditions, can participate fully in … [Read more...] about Call for Applications for Multi Million Research Programme led by Disabled People
Apply to Participate in SME Empowerment Challenge 2016!
Deadline: 30 June 2016 HiiL Justice Accelerator, together with the Ford Foundation is currently inviting applications for its SME Empowerment Challenge with an aim to promote justice solutions that empower Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across Africa. The challenge process includes short … [Read more...] about Apply to Participate in SME Empowerment Challenge 2016!
World Wildlife Fund: Seeking Applications for Conservation Fellowships for Myanmar 2016
Deadline: 15 July 2016 World Wildlife Fund's Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program (EFN) is currently inviting applications for its Conservation Fellowships for Myanmar with an aim to pursue graduate-level study anywhere in the world with the goal of advancing conservation in … [Read more...] about World Wildlife Fund: Seeking Applications for Conservation Fellowships for Myanmar 2016
USIEF: Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowship to address Climate Change related Issues
Deadline: 15 July 2016 The United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) is currently inviting applications for its Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowship program with an aim to build long-term capacity to address climate change related issues in both countries. The Government of the United … [Read more...] about USIEF: Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowship to address Climate Change related Issues
Apply to Participate in Power Africa Off-Grid Energy Challenge 2016!
Deadline: 8 June 2016 The U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) is currently inviting applications for its Power Africa Off-Grid Energy Challenge with an aim to promote innovative and sustainable ways to deliver reliable energy to underserved communities. The Power Africa Off‐Grid Energy … [Read more...] about Apply to Participate in Power Africa Off-Grid Energy Challenge 2016!
IRD-AUF-STDF Joint Call for Scientific Projects: Apply to win up to €60 000
Deadline: 30 June 2016 The Research Institute for Development (IRD) in Egypt, the Middle East Office of the AUF and the Egyptian STDF are currently inviting applications for their Joint Call for Scientific Projects with an aim to strengthen scientific cooperation between Egypt and France, but also … [Read more...] about IRD-AUF-STDF Joint Call for Scientific Projects: Apply to win up to €60 000
IWMF’s Reporting Grants for Women’s Stories: Empowering Women Journalists
Deadline: Ongoing The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is currently inviting applications for its Reporting Grants for Women’s Stories with an aim to empower women journalists to access untold stories through new means of funding that emphasizes gender balanced reporting. These grants … [Read more...] about IWMF’s Reporting Grants for Women’s Stories: Empowering Women Journalists
Iso Lomso Fellowships Call for Applications: Inviting Early Career African Researchers
Deadline: 25 May 2016 Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS) is currently inviting applications for its Iso Lomso Fellowships for Early Career African Researchers with an aim to provide career opportunity for Africa's brightest minds in academia. Iso Lomso aims to address the gap that … [Read more...] about Iso Lomso Fellowships Call for Applications: Inviting Early Career African Researchers
European Citizenship Awards 2016: Promoting Active Citizenship
Deadline: 20 May 2016 European Civic Forum together with Volonteurope invites applications for the European Citizenship Awards 2016 with an aim to promote active citizenship and recognition of the importance of social justice to the cohesion of communities across Europe. The Awards celebrate the … [Read more...] about European Citizenship Awards 2016: Promoting Active Citizenship


