Deadline: 1 September 2017 Applications are currently open for the NextGen Global Competition that engages young entrepreneurs who are seeking careers and business opportunities in the franchising industry. Program seeks 20 outstanding young entrepreneurs who are poised to take off if given the … [Read more...] about The NextGen Global Competition: Inviting Young Entrepreneurs from around the World
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Apply to Participate in National Youth Award for Young Men and Women of India!
Deadline: 14 June 2017 The Government of India is currently seeking applications for the National Youth Award, conferred on young men and women and voluntary organization every year in recognition of their outstanding work in the field of national development and social service. Objectives … [Read more...] about Apply to Participate in National Youth Award for Young Men and Women of India!
Apply for the 7th Regional Residency for African Women Writers!
Deadline: 15 July 2017 FEMRITE is delighted to announce the the call for submissions for the 7th Regional Residency for African Women Writers which will be co-hosted with Karavan, a Swedish literary magazine, with support from the Swedish Institute. The 10-day writing residency will take place, in … [Read more...] about Apply for the 7th Regional Residency for African Women Writers!
Positive Action Challenges: Improving Retention of Breastfeeding Women LWHIV on ART
Deadline: 30 June 2017 The Positive Action Challenges in collaboration with Elizabeth Glaser Paediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) & Every Woman Every Child, currently seek to Identify effective solutions at the community level to improve retention of mothers living with HIV on ART through … [Read more...] about Positive Action Challenges: Improving Retention of Breastfeeding Women LWHIV on ART
RFI Challenge App Africa 2017: Developing Innovative Mobile Solutions in the Field of Girls’ Education in Africa
Deadline: 30 June 2017 Entries are open for RFI Challenge App Africa with an aim to develop innovative mobile solutions in the field of girls’ education in Africa, organized by RFI through the issue of 7 billion neighbors. The main objective of the competition will be to create an application, … [Read more...] about RFI Challenge App Africa 2017: Developing Innovative Mobile Solutions in the Field of Girls’ Education in Africa
TWAS: OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards for Early-Career Women Scientists in the Developing World
Deadline: 1 September 2017 The Elsevier Foundation, the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) and TWAS are currently seeking nominations for an award to recognize and spotlight talented early career women scientists living and working in developing … [Read more...] about TWAS: OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards for Early-Career Women Scientists in the Developing World
Applications Open for UNESCO ‐ Merck Africa Research Summit (MARS) 2017!
Deadline: 30 August 2017 Applications are open for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)-Merck Africa Research Summit (MARS) 2017, with an aim to bring together researchers from across Africa to discuss the generation, sharing and dissemination of research data … [Read more...] about Applications Open for UNESCO ‐ Merck Africa Research Summit (MARS) 2017!
International Gender Equality Prize: Promoting Gender Equality around the World
Deadline: 31 May 2017 Entries are open for International Gender Equality Prize to promote gender equality in the world, to support discussion on equality and to celebrate Finland’s 100 years of independence. Discussion about equality is always topical, and especially today, even in Europe and … [Read more...] about International Gender Equality Prize: Promoting Gender Equality around the World
Call for Participation: CIN Culture Open Source Forum 2017
Deadline: 11 June 2017 The Cultural Innovators Network (CIN) is seeking applications for its "Culture Open Source Forum 2017", which will take place in Berlin, Germany, on the 31st August, 1st and 2nd of September 2017, at the Forum Factory. Culture Open Source is a 10-months project of the … [Read more...] about Call for Participation: CIN Culture Open Source Forum 2017
Apply for Cartier Women’s Initiative Award! An Opportunity for Early-Phase Women Entrepreneurs
Deadline: 31 August 2017 Applications are open for the Cartier Women's Initiative Awards, a unique opportunity for early-phase women entrepreneurs to take their companies to the next level. The Award is looking for committed female entrepreneurs heading initiatives with the potential to grow … [Read more...] about Apply for Cartier Women’s Initiative Award! An Opportunity for Early-Phase Women Entrepreneurs
FRIDA Awards: Recognizing Innovative Initiatives and Practices in Latin America and the Caribbean
Deadline: 23 June 2017 Applications are open for FRIDA Awards to recognize innovative initiatives and practices in Latin America and the Caribbean that, from the field of information and communication technologies, have made a concrete contribution and with demonstrated impact to the social and … [Read more...] about FRIDA Awards: Recognizing Innovative Initiatives and Practices in Latin America and the Caribbean
The North-South Centre of the Council of Europe and the Youth Co-operation Programme on Structured Participation in Democratic Processes
Deadline: 26 May 2017 Applications are open for the Youth Co-operation Programme of the North-South Center (NSC) with an aim to provide training and capacity-building for young people and youth organisations as well as to facilitate their participation in decision and policy making processes. The … [Read more...] about The North-South Centre of the Council of Europe and the Youth Co-operation Programme on Structured Participation in Democratic Processes
Apply for SAG-SEED Starter in Kenya, Ghana, Uganda & South Africa!
Deadline: Various Do you have a business idea and need expert support to turn it into reality? The SEED and SWITCH-Africa Green is seeking applications for the next round of the Starter Months in Kenya, Ghana, Uganda and South Africa. The SAG-SEED Starter promotes the incubation of new … [Read more...] about Apply for SAG-SEED Starter in Kenya, Ghana, Uganda & South Africa!
Call for Nominations: Václav Havel Human Rights Prize 2017
Deadline: 30 June 2017 The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), in partnership with the Vaclav Havel Library and the Charta 77 Foundation is seeking nominations for the "Václav Havel Human Rights Prize 2017" with an aim to reward outstanding civil society action in defending … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Václav Havel Human Rights Prize 2017
SIDA International Training Programme: Seeking Applications for Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)
Deadline: 31 July 2017 The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) is seeking applicants for its International Training Programme, “Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)” with an aim to increase the integration of environmental and sustainability considerations into … [Read more...] about SIDA International Training Programme: Seeking Applications for Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)
Apply for CROP International Studies in Poverty Prize 2017!
Deadline: 31 July 2017 The Comparative Research Programme on Poverty (CROP), in co-operation with Zed Book is seeking proposals for its CROP International Studies in Poverty Prize 2017 with an aim to recognise works challenging the dominant thinking and knowledge about poverty and providing sound … [Read more...] about Apply for CROP International Studies in Poverty Prize 2017!
Be a Part of “Local Councillors: Everyday Actors of Local Democracy” Workshop!
Deadline: 29 May 2017 The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe is organising a workshop “Local councillors: everyday actors of local democracy” in Odesa on 13-15 June 2017. The workshop will provide a platform for exchange between Ukrainian peers, experts, and members … [Read more...] about Be a Part of “Local Councillors: Everyday Actors of Local Democracy” Workshop!
Apply for 6th Annual Conference of the Historical Dialogues, Justice, and Memory Network!
Deadline: 20 June 2017 Applications are being accepted for the 6th Annual Conference of the Historical Dialogues, Justice, and Memory Network by Columbia University, Institute for the Study of Human Rights, Alliance for Historical Dialogue and Accountability (AHDA). In considering the politics … [Read more...] about Apply for 6th Annual Conference of the Historical Dialogues, Justice, and Memory Network!
Arts Collaboratory Residency Opportunity in Colombia: Inviting Artists, Researchers from Africa, Asia and Middle East
Deadline: 31 July 2017 Applications are open for "2018 Residency Opportunity in Colombia". The residency is based on a desire to promote knowledge exchange, the melding of social and cultural contexts, dialog, experimentation and the intersection of disciplines in order to generate collaborative … [Read more...] about Arts Collaboratory Residency Opportunity in Colombia: Inviting Artists, Researchers from Africa, Asia and Middle East
Apply for The Royal Society’s International Collaboration Awards 2017!
Deadline: 23 May 2017 The Royal Society as part of the Global Challenge Research Fund (GCRF) is seeking applications for its "International Collaboration Awards" to enable outstanding UK research leaders to develop international collaborations with the best leading researchers from around the … [Read more...] about Apply for The Royal Society’s International Collaboration Awards 2017!
Nominations Open for Graham Foundation’s Carter Manny Award!
Deadline: 15 November 2017 The Graham Foundation is inviting applicants for Carter Manny Award, recognition of outstanding doctoral students whose work represents some of the most innovative and advanced scholarship on architecture and its role in the arts, culture, and society. The Carter Manny … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Graham Foundation’s Carter Manny Award!
Nuffic Call for Proposals: Inviting Libyans for MSP-Tailor-Made Training Program
Deadline: 8 June 2017 The Nuffic is seeking proposals for its MSP Tailor-Made Training (TMT) Program to provide training opportunities for Libyans who are not able to participate in the regular MSP programme due to the ongoing political conflict. The ongoing political conflict has affected the … [Read more...] about Nuffic Call for Proposals: Inviting Libyans for MSP-Tailor-Made Training Program
The Dubai International Award for Best Practises to Improve the Living Environment!
Deadline: 31 August 2017 Applications are open for "The Dubai International Award for Best Practises to Improve the Living Environment (DIABP)" in order to recognise and enhance awareness of outstanding and sustainable achievements in improving the living environment as per the basic criteria … [Read more...] about The Dubai International Award for Best Practises to Improve the Living Environment!
UNMA-UNDP Innovations Challenge/Hackathon: Addressing Weather & Climate Information for Planning
Deadline: 22 May 2017 The Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA) in partnership with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is inviting innovators for its Innovations Challenge/Hackathon under the theme "Weather and Climate Information for Planning", that aims at developing innovative … [Read more...] about UNMA-UNDP Innovations Challenge/Hackathon: Addressing Weather & Climate Information for Planning
Department of Health and Human Services: National Communication System for Runaway and Homeless Youth Program
Deadline: 10 July 2017 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Administration for Children & Families is currently accepting applications for its grant programme entitled "National Communication System for Runaway and Homeless Youth Program. The NCS Program is a dedicated … [Read more...] about Department of Health and Human Services: National Communication System for Runaway and Homeless Youth Program
Applications Open for FICA Emerging Artist Award 2017!
Deadline: 15 July 2017 The Foundation for Indian Contemporary Art (FICA) is currently inviting applicants for its Emerging Artist Award 2017 with an aim to promote young artists studying or practicing in India who demonstrate extraordinary skill and promise in the visual arts. FICA is pleased … [Read more...] about Applications Open for FICA Emerging Artist Award 2017!
Apply for LAWARDS 2017: Improving the Cause of Justice!
Deadline: 31 May 2017 The Law Schools Global League is currently inviting applicants for its LAWARDS 2017 with an aim to identify and recognize solutions that promote and improve the cause of justice at the early innovation stage, after the proof of concept stage, but before the growth … [Read more...] about Apply for LAWARDS 2017: Improving the Cause of Justice!
Apply for UNDP’s Communication Campaign: Celebrating UNDP’s 25th Anniversary in Armenia
Deadline: 22 May 2017 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking proposals for its Communications campaign to mark UNDP’s 25th Anniversary in Armenia on the theme "25 Years with Armenia: 25 Ways UNDP Transformed Lives of Armenians”. The 25th anniversary of the United Nations … [Read more...] about Apply for UNDP’s Communication Campaign: Celebrating UNDP’s 25th Anniversary in Armenia
Applications Open for Active Citizens Programme in the UK!
Deadline: 30 May 2017 The British Council is seeking applications for its "Active Citizens Programme" that promotes intercultural dialogue and community-led social development. Involvement in the Active Citizens programme offers a range of opportunities to partners, facilitators, participants and … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Active Citizens Programme in the UK!
Call for Applications: APCC Training on Statistical Downscaling for Agriculture and Water Resources
Deadline: 31 May 2017 The APEC Climate Center (APCC) is currently accepting applications for its training programme on User-oriented Statistical Downscaling of Climate Information in Agriculture and Water Resources on 21–26 August 2017. The one-week training program aims to provide an … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: APCC Training on Statistical Downscaling for Agriculture and Water Resources
BioInnovate Africa Programme: Creating Value for Smallholder Farming Communities through Sustainable Bioinnovations
Deadline: 2 June 2017 BioInnovate Africa Programme has announced a US$ 5 million grant funding over three years (2017–2020) to support scientists, researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs in eastern Africa to link biobased research ideas and technologies to business and the market. The … [Read more...] about BioInnovate Africa Programme: Creating Value for Smallholder Farming Communities through Sustainable Bioinnovations
2017 IPNI Science Award: Protecting Soil & Environmental Quality
Deadline: 30 September 2017 The International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI) is inviting applicants for its IPNI Science award with a motive to recognize and promote distinguished contributions by scientists involved with global ecological intensification as related to crop … [Read more...] about 2017 IPNI Science Award: Protecting Soil & Environmental Quality
Apply for SIDA’s Innovations Against Poverty Challenge!
Deadline: 24 July 2017 Applications are open for the Innovations Against Poverty (IAP) challenge. IAP is a specialized fund with the specific mandate to identify and support innovative Inclusive Business models that deliver developmental benefits for the low income population while being … [Read more...] about Apply for SIDA’s Innovations Against Poverty Challenge!
Applications Open for Humanitarian Water and Food Awards 2017!
Deadline: 5 June 2017 Applications are open for the Humanitarian Water and Food Awards (WAFA) 2017, to promote outstanding individuals and organisations who are involved in the creation and application of a breakthrough sustainable project in water, air and/or food to apply for the WAF … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Humanitarian Water and Food Awards 2017!
SIANI Call for Applications: Seeking Expert Groups to Promote Sustainable Agriculture
Deadline: 15 July 2017 Have you got an idea about how to make food systems more sustainable and food security better? Do you have in mind people who would make a good team for realizing your idea? Yes?! Then fill in the application as Swedish International Agricultural Network Initiative (SIANI) … [Read more...] about SIANI Call for Applications: Seeking Expert Groups to Promote Sustainable Agriculture
Applications Open for Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers 2017!
Deadline: 26 May 2017 Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) is seeking applications for its Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers 2017 to increase motivation among young researchers contributing to research and development in agriculture, … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers 2017!
LEAP-Agri Call for Proposals: EU-AU Partnership on Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA)
Deadline: 15 June 2017 The LEAP-Agri is currently inviting consortia or private and public practitioners from four of the partner countries to submit project proposals for research and innovation in the countries concerned with an added value for the EU-AU partnership on food and nutrition … [Read more...] about LEAP-Agri Call for Proposals: EU-AU Partnership on Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA)
ZIMDEF-NEPAD SANBio Call for Proposals: Innovative Solutions in Health and Nutrition
Deadline: 19 May 2017 The Zimbabwe Manpower Development Fund (ZIMDEF) in conjunction with NEPAD SANBio (Southern Africa Network for Biosciences) and supported by the BioFISA II Programme (a Finnish-Southern African Partnership Programme to Strengthen NEPAD SANBio) are inviting interested … [Read more...] about ZIMDEF-NEPAD SANBio Call for Proposals: Innovative Solutions in Health and Nutrition
Food Sustainability Media Award: Inviting Professional Journalists and Emerging Talent Worldwide
Deadline: 31 May 2017 The Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition (BCFN) in collaboration with the Thomson Reuters Foundation is seeking applicants for its Food Sustainability Media Award with an aim to recognise the work of professional journalists and emerging talent from all over the world for … [Read more...] about Food Sustainability Media Award: Inviting Professional Journalists and Emerging Talent Worldwide
2017 BCFN Young Earth Solutions (YES) Research Grant: Seeking Young Researchers Worldwide
Deadline: 28 June 2017 The Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition (BCFN) Foundation is seeking young researchers from all over the world for its 2017 BCFN Young Earth Solutions (YES) Research Grant Competition with an aim to reward the best ideas about food and sustainability. The objective … [Read more...] about 2017 BCFN Young Earth Solutions (YES) Research Grant: Seeking Young Researchers Worldwide
Nominations Open for Norman Borlaug Award for Field Research! Recognizing Achievement in International Agriculture and Food Production
Deadline: 30 June 2017 Nominations are open for Norman Borlaug Award for Field Research, endowed by the Rockefeller Foundation, presented every October in Des Moines, Iowa, by the World Food Prize Foundation. This award will recognize exceptional, science-based achievement in international … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Norman Borlaug Award for Field Research! Recognizing Achievement in International Agriculture and Food Production
The r4d Programme Call for Proposals: Supporting Research Contributing to the Solution of Global Problems in LMICs
Deadline: 12 June 2017 The Swiss Programme for Research on Global Issues for Development (r4d programme) is currently seeking proposals for its funding programme for development-relevant research on global issues. The main goals of the “Swiss Programme for Research on Global Issues for … [Read more...] about The r4d Programme Call for Proposals: Supporting Research Contributing to the Solution of Global Problems in LMICs
Africa Food Prize 2017: Leading the Effort to Change the Reality of Farming in Africa
Deadline: 5 June 2017 Africa Food Prize 2017 is now open for nominations, recognizing an outstanding individual or institution that is leading the effort to change the reality of farming in Africa—from a struggle to survive to a business that thrives. The Africa Food Prize recognizes … [Read more...] about Africa Food Prize 2017: Leading the Effort to Change the Reality of Farming in Africa
FONTAGRO Call for Proposals 2017: Innovations for Sustainable Intensification of Family Agriculture in the Face of Climate Change
Deadline: 30 June 2017 FONTAGRO has announced a Call for Proposals 2017 for the presentation of projects on “Innovations for sustainable intensification of family agriculture in the face of climate change” with an aim to promote technological, organizational and / or institutional innovations for … [Read more...] about FONTAGRO Call for Proposals 2017: Innovations for Sustainable Intensification of Family Agriculture in the Face of Climate Change
A List of Open Grant Opportunities on Sustainable Food Production and Agricultural Development
Here is a list of open opportunities for organisations/individuals working for the production of food, its safety and agricultural development around the world. G4AW Grant Program: Increasing and Enhancing Sustainable Food Production Deadline for Advisory Opinion: 15 June 2017 Deadline for … [Read more...] about A List of Open Grant Opportunities on Sustainable Food Production and Agricultural Development
Human Rights Monitoring and Safety and Security Workshop: Inviting Human Rights Defenders from the South Caucasus and Central Asia
Deadline: 16 May 2017 The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (OSCE/ODIHR) is organizing six-day training on human rights monitoring and safety and security for human rights defenders (HRDs) from the South Caucasus and Central Asia from 26 June to 1 July 2017 in Georgia. The … [Read more...] about Human Rights Monitoring and Safety and Security Workshop: Inviting Human Rights Defenders from the South Caucasus and Central Asia
UN Women Request for Proposals: Strengthening the Protection and Empowerment of Women Migrant Workers in Crisis and Disaster Situations
Deadline: 18 May 2017 The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) is seeking proposals from qualified proposers for a programme entitled “Strengthening the Protection and Empowerment of Women Migrant Workers in Crisis and Disaster … [Read more...] about UN Women Request for Proposals: Strengthening the Protection and Empowerment of Women Migrant Workers in Crisis and Disaster Situations
Apply to Participate in Startup Open Global Competition for Entrepreneurs from across the World
Deadline: 30 September 2017 The Global Entrepreneurship Network is currently seeking applications for Startup Open, a global competition that is open to entrepreneurs from any industry with a new business that has yet to raise any outside capital from angel investors, venture capital firms or other … [Read more...] about Apply to Participate in Startup Open Global Competition for Entrepreneurs from across the World
Apply for The Brower Youth Awards for Environmental Leadership!
Deadline: 15 May 2017 Earth Island Institute is currently inviting eligible applicants for The Brower Youth Award for Environmental Leadership, established to honor renowned environmental advocate David Brower. The Award recognizes outstanding youth leaders who are making strides in the … [Read more...] about Apply for The Brower Youth Awards for Environmental Leadership!
Visit the Budget information and Eligibility Criteria for Life Action Grants 2017!
The 2017 Life Action Grants budget information and eligibility criteria can be found below. Budget Information The total budget for project action grants for this call is EUR 240,811,337. Of this, EUR 184,141,337 is foreseen for the sub-programme for Environment and EUR 56,670,000 for the … [Read more...] about Visit the Budget information and Eligibility Criteria for Life Action Grants 2017!
