Deadline: 15 April 2017 The Al Alfi Foundation and the American University in Cairo (AUC) are seeking applications for its Sustainable Development Fellowship to identify and prepare future leaders who are Egyptian nationals and who have strong knowledge and skills in science, engineering, business, … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Al Alfi Foundation Sustainable Development Fellowship in Egypt!
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View the latest grant funding and resources for Sociology, Social Sciences and Humanities for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals around the world.
ESRC-CREST Call for Applications: Research for Understanding, Mitigating and Countering Security Threats
Deadline: 31 January 2017 The Centre for Research and Evidence on Security Threats (CREST) is seeking to fund innovative and forward-looking economic, behavioural and social science research that will contribute to our understanding of contemporary security threats, or enhance the UK’s capacity to … [Read more...] about ESRC-CREST Call for Applications: Research for Understanding, Mitigating and Countering Security Threats
Call for Proposals 2017: Romania – Research within Priority Sectors
Deadline: 28 April 2017 The European Economic Area (EEA) Grants in partnership with Research Council of Norway (NFR), Icelandic Centre for Research (RANNIS) is seeking applications for its programme "Romania - Research within Priority Sectors" to enhance research-based knowledge development in … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals 2017: Romania – Research within Priority Sectors
NEH: Applications Open for Creating Humanities Communities Challenge Grant across the U.S.
Deadline: 15 February 2017 The National Empowerment for the Humanities (NEH) is currently seeking applications for its Creating Humanities Communities grants, providing matching grants to help stimulate and proliferate meaningful humanities activities in states and U.S. territories underserved by … [Read more...] about NEH: Applications Open for Creating Humanities Communities Challenge Grant across the U.S.
UN Women SAMCO: Seeking Quotations for Value Chain Analysis in the Renewable Energy Sector in South Africa
Deadline: 13 December 2016 The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women South Africa (UN Women SAMCO) is seeking quotations for the "Value Chain Analysis in the Renewable Energy Sector in South Africa" to develop innovative solutions on preventing gender based violence … [Read more...] about UN Women SAMCO: Seeking Quotations for Value Chain Analysis in the Renewable Energy Sector in South Africa
Russell Sage Foundation Grants: The Social, Economic and Political Effects of the Affordable Care Act
Deadline: 9 January 2017 The Russell Sage Foundation is seeking applications for its program entitled "The Social, Economic, and Political Effects of the Affordable Care Act" with the goal of increasing access to health insurance, enhancing the quality of care and moderating the growth in … [Read more...] about Russell Sage Foundation Grants: The Social, Economic and Political Effects of the Affordable Care Act
Wellcome Trust’s Collaborative Awards in Humanities and Social Science: Recognising Innovations Throughout the World
Deadline: 16 January 2017 The Wellcome Trust is currently seeking applications for its Collaborative Awards in Humanities and Social Science to promote the development of new ideas and bring disciplines together to speed the pace of discovery. This scheme funds teams who are tackling major … [Read more...] about Wellcome Trust’s Collaborative Awards in Humanities and Social Science: Recognising Innovations Throughout the World
L’Oréal USA For Women in Science Fellowship Program: Awarding Women Scientists based in the US
Deadline: 3 February 2017 L’Oréal USA For Women in Science Fellowship Program is open for applications and invites women postdoctoral scientists based in the United States to honor their contributions in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields and commitment to serving as role … [Read more...] about L’Oréal USA For Women in Science Fellowship Program: Awarding Women Scientists based in the US
Embassy of Japan in Sweden: Inviting Applicants for Exchange Programme
Deadline: 1 December 2016 The Embassy of Japan in Sweden, under the Japan Foundation is seeking applicants for its Exchange Programme. This supports exchanges between Japan and other countries within the arts and humanities in order to carry out programmes and activities. Program Areas Arts … [Read more...] about Embassy of Japan in Sweden: Inviting Applicants for Exchange Programme
Call for Applications 2017: Africa Science Leadership Programme (ASLP)
Deadline: 16 December 2016 The University of Pretoria in partnership with the Global Young Academy, funded by the Robert Bosch Stiftung, is seeking applications for its initiative "The Africa Science Leadership Programme (ASLP)" to serve early to mid-career researchers in basic and applied science, … [Read more...] about Call for Applications 2017: Africa Science Leadership Programme (ASLP)
ACLS Digital Extension Grants: Supporting Research Projects in the Fields of Humanities and Social Sciences in U.S.
Deadline: 25 January 2017 The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is seeking applications for its "Digital Extension Grants" to support digitally based research projects in all disciplines of the humanities and related social sciences. The program aims to extend the opportunity to … [Read more...] about ACLS Digital Extension Grants: Supporting Research Projects in the Fields of Humanities and Social Sciences in U.S.
APEX Awards 2017: Supporting Researchers based in the UK
Deadline: 13 January 2017 In partnership with the British Academy, the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Royal Society (‘the Academies’) and with generous support from the Leverhulme Trust, the APEX award (Academies Partnership in Supporting Excellence in Cross-disciplinary research award) … [Read more...] about APEX Awards 2017: Supporting Researchers based in the UK
National Endowment for the Humanities: Public Humanities Projects for United States
Deadline: 11 January 2017 National Endowment for the Humanities is seeking applications for its Public Humanities Projects to support projects that bring the ideas and insights of the humanities to life for general audiences. Projects must engage humanities scholarship to analyze significant … [Read more...] about National Endowment for the Humanities: Public Humanities Projects for United States
Call for Applications: Next Einstein Forum Fellows Program Recognize Africa’s Best Young Scientists
Deadline: 27 January 2017 African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) in partnership with the Robert Bosch Stiftung is seeking applications for its initiative "Next Einstein Forum (NEF)" to connect science, society and policy in Africa and the rest of the world - with the goal to leverage … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Next Einstein Forum Fellows Program Recognize Africa’s Best Young Scientists
Washington Center for Equitable Growth Request for Proposals 2017: Providing Grants up to $100,000 to U.S. Applicants
Deadline: 10 March 2017 The Washington Center for Equitable Growth is open for applications and invites proposals for Doctoral/Post-Doctoral Grants. Equitable Growth supports inquiry utilizing many different kinds of evidence, relying on a variety of methodological approaches and cutting across … [Read more...] about Washington Center for Equitable Growth Request for Proposals 2017: Providing Grants up to $100,000 to U.S. Applicants
Research Grants Program: Environmentalism, Impoverishment and Social Justice Movements in Arab
Deadline: 14 December 2016 Arab Council for the Social Sciences has announced its fourth session of the research grants on the subject of "environmentalism, impoverishment and social justice movements: multidisciplinary approaches" program. The Arab Council for the Social Sciences program provides … [Read more...] about Research Grants Program: Environmentalism, Impoverishment and Social Justice Movements in Arab
National Research Fund: Competitive Research Grants for Multidisciplinary Collaborative Research in Kenya
Deadline: 25 November 2016 The National Research Fund (NRF) is seeking researchers for its "Competitive Research Grants" to promote multidisciplinary collaborative research among national innovation delivery agencies to catalyze socio-economic growth in Kenya. National Research Fund is a statutory … [Read more...] about National Research Fund: Competitive Research Grants for Multidisciplinary Collaborative Research in Kenya
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships: Addressing Humanities and Social Sciences
Deadline: 9 December 2016 The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation is currently seeking applications for its Doctoral Scholarships in the humanities and social sciences. Each year, the Foundation awards up to fifteen scholarships to Canadian and foreign doctoral candidates pursuing research related … [Read more...] about Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships: Addressing Humanities and Social Sciences
Apply for Global Challenges Junior and Senior Fellowships 2017-2018!
Deadline: 17 November 2016 Applications are open for the "Global Challenges Fellowship Program" with a goal to encourage fresh perspectives on some of the most pressing global public policy challenges by forging closer ties between policy practitioners and academics from Europe and outside the … [Read more...] about Apply for Global Challenges Junior and Senior Fellowships 2017-2018!
OFRF Research Grants Program: Addressing the Resiliency of Organic Systems
Deadline: 12 December 2016 The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) is seeking proposals for its Research Grants Program that address the resiliency of organic systems to challenges like climate change and/or have economic and social considerations to complement on-farm research. OFRF offers … [Read more...] about OFRF Research Grants Program: Addressing the Resiliency of Organic Systems
Call for Nominations: ESWRA Annual Awards 2017
Deadline: 2 December 2016 The European Social Work Research Association (ESWRA) is seeking nominations from individuals whose research and publication are deemed to have made the most significant contribution to research in social work of those put forward for consideration. Award Categories Two … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: ESWRA Annual Awards 2017
Applications open for African Union Young Scientist National Award 2016!
Deadline: 7 October 2016 The National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) in collaboration with the African Union and Italy based World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) is pleased to announce the Call for Applications for the Young Scientist National Award, open to both male and female young … [Read more...] about Applications open for African Union Young Scientist National Award 2016!
Apply for Roddenberry Prize: $1 million for a Boldly Better Future!
Deadline: 16 November 2016 The Roddenberry Foundation invites daring ideas from innovative thinkers that delivers on the promise of innovation, captures the spirit of discovery and embraces the power of diversity to benefit all humanity. The Roddenberry Foundation was created to build on Star Trek … [Read more...] about Apply for Roddenberry Prize: $1 million for a Boldly Better Future!
Call for Submissions: Europeana Research Grants in the Digital Humanities
Deadline: 14 October 2016 The Europeana Research is seeking submissions for individual research projects which make European Collections for the purpose of employing state of the art tools and methods in the Digital Humanities to address a specific research question. Europeana Research’s mission … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: Europeana Research Grants in the Digital Humanities
PASGR Call for Proposals: Gendering Social Science Research Methods Module
Deadline: 12 October 2016 The Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) is seeking proposals to design "Gendering Social Science Research Methods Module" that aims to promote a vibrant African social science community that addresses key governance and public policy issues on … [Read more...] about PASGR Call for Proposals: Gendering Social Science Research Methods Module
Nominations Open for AU-TWAS Young Scientist National Awards!
Deadline: 21 November 2016 Nominations are open for AU-TWAS Young Scientist National Awards, inviting young African scientists in order to recognize scientific excellence in their countries. Award Categories Life and earth sciences Basic sciences, technology and innovation Award … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for AU-TWAS Young Scientist National Awards!
Nominations Open for 2017 Croatian Women of Influence Award!
Deadline: 10 October 2016 The Croatian Women’s Network is seeking applicants for its second annual Croatian Women of Influence Award and the Top 20-Under-20 Future Leaders Award that recognizes leadership, innovation and community impact of women of Croatian ancestry and will be conferred to … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2017 Croatian Women of Influence Award!
NEH: Seeking Proposals for Digital Humanities Advancement Grants (DHAG)
Deadline: 11 January 2017 The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is currently seeking proposals from eligible entities for its grants program entitled- Digital Humanities Advancement Grants (DHAG). DHAG support digital projects throughout their lifecycles, from early start-up phases … [Read more...] about NEH: Seeking Proposals for Digital Humanities Advancement Grants (DHAG)
Wellcome Trust: Investigator Awards in Humanities and Social Science
Deadline: 20 September 2016 The Wellcome Trust is currently seeking applications from researchers for its Investigator Awards in Humanities and Social Science, with an aim to improve health for everyone by helping great ideas to thrive. Benefits The level of funding provided for an … [Read more...] about Wellcome Trust: Investigator Awards in Humanities and Social Science
Call for Proposals: Indo-Korean Joint Programme of Cooperation in Science and Technology
Deadline: 17 October 2016 The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science & Technology of Government of India and Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning (MSIP) of the Republic of Korea are seeking applicants for its Indo-Korean Joint Programme of Cooperation in Science … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Indo-Korean Joint Programme of Cooperation in Science and Technology
2016 Call for Proposals: Promoting Science to the Public-Classic Programme
Deadline: 20 October 2016 Fonds National de la Recherche (FNR) is seeking applications for its Promoting Science to the Public (PSP)-Classic Programme to strengthen the exchange between science and society. The programme co-funds projects that allow lay audiences (general public, school children, … [Read more...] about 2016 Call for Proposals: Promoting Science to the Public-Classic Programme
NACOSTI/JSPS Call for Proposals: Fostering Close Bilateral Cooperative Programs
Deadline: 12 September 2016. The National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) have jointly announced a call for Proposals 2016/2017 with an aim to foster close bilateral cooperative programs between Kenya and Japan in … [Read more...] about NACOSTI/JSPS Call for Proposals: Fostering Close Bilateral Cooperative Programs
Inlaks Research Travel Grants 2016: Supporting Innovative Work in Research
Deadline: 1 October 2016 The Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation is currently inviting applicants for its Inlaks Research Travel Grants 2016 with an aim to support innovative work in research and scholarship. The Inlaks Research Travel Grant is geared to assist registered PhD. Students of Indian … [Read more...] about Inlaks Research Travel Grants 2016: Supporting Innovative Work in Research
ACME Reporting Grant 2016-2017: Inviting Uganda Journalists to Support Ambitious Story Projects
Deadline: 16 September 2016 The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) is currently inviting Uganda journalists for its 5th, 6th and 7th round of Reporting Grant 2016-2017 with an aim to support ambitious story projects that require more than the regular newsroom facilitation to pull … [Read more...] about ACME Reporting Grant 2016-2017: Inviting Uganda Journalists to Support Ambitious Story Projects
DBT/DIIS Indo-Australian Biotechnology Fund: Bilateral Collaboration in Science
Deadline: 19 October 2016 Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India and Department of Industry, Innovation and Science (DIIS), Australian Government is seeking applications for its Indo-Australian Biotechnology Fund for joint research projects to be implemented by Indian scientists in … [Read more...] about DBT/DIIS Indo-Australian Biotechnology Fund: Bilateral Collaboration in Science
Call for Proposals: Nigerian Technical Cooperation Fund 2016
Deadline: 5 September 2016 The Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is seeking proposals for its Nigerian Technical Cooperation Fund (NTCF) 2016 with an aim to promote African solidarity, regional integration and technological advancement as well as economic independence through increased … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Nigerian Technical Cooperation Fund 2016
NOP-HS Scientific Journal Grant 2016: Seeking Proposals to Fund Nordic Scientific Journals within the Humanities and Social Sciences
Deadline: 13 September 2016 The Nordic Board for Periodicals in the Humanities and Social Sciences (NOP-HS) invites proposals for funding of Nordic scientific journals within the humanities and social sciences. The aim of the grant is to promote the dissemination of qualified research results … [Read more...] about NOP-HS Scientific Journal Grant 2016: Seeking Proposals to Fund Nordic Scientific Journals within the Humanities and Social Sciences
3ie Call for Applications: Promoting Latrine Use in Rural India
Deadline: 27 September 2016 The International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie) is seeking applicants for a thematic programme entitled “Promoting Latrine Use in Rural India” with an aim to support the design and evaluation of low-cost, innovative interventions to promote latrine use in rural … [Read more...] about 3ie Call for Applications: Promoting Latrine Use in Rural India
DST- UKIERI Call for Research Proposals 2016: Strengthening the Educational Relations
Deadline: 5 October 2016 The Department of Science & Technology (DST) has launched a call for research proposals for its UK India Education Research Initiative (UKIERI) with an aim to strengthen the educational relations between the two countries and been successful in covering all segments of … [Read more...] about DST- UKIERI Call for Research Proposals 2016: Strengthening the Educational Relations
Gerald D. Feldman Travel Grants: Improving the Opportunities for Humanities & Social Science
Deadline: 10 October 2016 The Max Weber Foundation is seeking applicants for its Gerald D. Feldman Travel Grants with an aim to improve the professional opportunities for outstanding, internationally orientated humanities and social science academics. The Max Weber Foundation Feldman travel … [Read more...] about Gerald D. Feldman Travel Grants: Improving the Opportunities for Humanities & Social Science
Applications Open for Minerva Short-Term Research Grants: Inviting Young German & Israeli Scientists
Deadline: 2 November 2016 The German Federal Ministry for Education and Research and the Israeli Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) have jointly announced a Minerva Short-Term Research Grants (MRG) in order to give young German and Israeli scientists the opportunity to visit research … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Minerva Short-Term Research Grants: Inviting Young German & Israeli Scientists
SERB Theme-Based Call for Proposals: Addressing Scientific Issues in India
Deadline: 31 October 2016 Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB) has announced a special theme-based call for R & D proposals with an aim to support proposals that are new, challenge existing hypothesis, and provide 'out of box' thinking on important problems. It should contain … [Read more...] about SERB Theme-Based Call for Proposals: Addressing Scientific Issues in India
British Council’s Newton-Bhabha Fund: Developing Individual Capacity of Scholars
Deadline: 16 August 2016 The British Council is currently inviting applicants for its Newton-Bhabha Fund with an aim to develop individual capacity of scholars through PhD placements. The Newton Fund aims to promote the economic development and social welfare of India through working with India, … [Read more...] about British Council’s Newton-Bhabha Fund: Developing Individual Capacity of Scholars
National Research Foundation: 2016 Joint Call for Project Proposals
Deadline: 21 September 2016 The National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa and the Swedish Foundation for International Cooperation in Research and Higher Education (STINT) is seeking project proposals to support research and development activities and other forms of scientific and … [Read more...] about National Research Foundation: 2016 Joint Call for Project Proposals
Newton Mobility Grants 2016: Supporting International Researchers
Deadline: 14 September 2016 The Newton Fund is currently inviting researchers for its Newton Mobility Grants, as part of the UK’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) commitment. These grants provide support for international researchers based in a country covered by the Newton Fund to establish … [Read more...] about Newton Mobility Grants 2016: Supporting International Researchers
Rothamsted International Fellowship Scheme: Supporting Scientists from Developing Countries
Deadline: 7 November 2016 Rothamsted International (RI) is currently inviting applications for its Fellowship Scheme with an aim to support the exchange of skills and technologies between scientists from developing countries and Rothamsted Research. It is expected that RI Fellowships will benefit … [Read more...] about Rothamsted International Fellowship Scheme: Supporting Scientists from Developing Countries
Department of Energy/Office of Science: Early Career Research Program
Deadline: 14 November 2016 The Office of Science of the Department of Energy is currently inviting applications for its Early Career Research Program with an aim to support the development of individual research programs of outstanding scientists early in their careers and to stimulate research … [Read more...] about Department of Energy/Office of Science: Early Career Research Program
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: Inviting Organizations to Support & Strengthen Geospatial Data in Africa
Deadline: 5 August 2016 The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is currently inviting applications from eligible organizations for its Geospatial Data in Africa with an aim to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of creating and using location-based analysis to accelerate the reduction of … [Read more...] about Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: Inviting Organizations to Support & Strengthen Geospatial Data in Africa
British Council’s Researcher Links Workshop Grants: Inviting Early-Career Researchers
Deadline: 19 September 2016 The British Council is currently inviting applicants for its Researcher Links Workshop Grants with an aim to provide financial support to bring together a UK/partner country bilateral cohort of early career researchers to take part in workshops. Objectives … [Read more...] about British Council’s Researcher Links Workshop Grants: Inviting Early-Career Researchers
S-K Grant Program: Addressing the Needs of Fishing Communities in Optimizing Economic Benefits
Deadline: 20 September 2016 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking applicants for its Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Program in order to address the needs of fishing communities in optimizing economic benefits by building and maintaining sustainable fisheries and practices, … [Read more...] about S-K Grant Program: Addressing the Needs of Fishing Communities in Optimizing Economic Benefits
