Deadline: 1-Nov-21 Nominations are now open for the Dan David Prize to recognize and encourage innovative and interdisciplinary research that cuts across traditional boundaries and paradigms. The Dan David Prize awards $3 million each year to early-and-mid-career scholars and practitioners who study the human past. Up to nine annual prizes of $300,000 each will be given to people who have produced, and will continue to produce, outstanding work in this field. In addition, the Prize will … [Read more...] about $3 million Dan David Prize for Scholars and Practitioners
Emerging Global Leader Award to Early Career Research Scientist
Deadline: 11-Dec-23 The Department of Health and Human Services and National Institutes of Health is inviting proposals for the Emerging Global Leader Award to provide research support and protected time (three to five years) to an early career research scientist from a low- or middle-income country (LMIC) who holds a junior faculty position at an LMIC academic or research institution, as defined by the World Bank. The objective of the Emerging Global Leader Award (K43) is to support … [Read more...] about Emerging Global Leader Award to Early Career Research Scientist
African Youth Adaptation Solutions Challenge
Deadline: 6-Oct-21 The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have partnered on a joint mission to accelerate climate adaptation action under the African Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP). With the African Youth Adaptation Solutions (YouthADAPT) Challenge, the AAAP will inspire and support the commercialisation of climate change adaptation solutions driven by the entrepreneurial drive of African Youth entrepreneurs in Africa. The YouthADAPT … [Read more...] about African Youth Adaptation Solutions Challenge
Mophradat launches Grants for Artists Program
Deadline: 1-Oct-21 The Mophradat is pleased to launch the Grants for Artists program to include two components: providing artists with flexible financial support that can be used towards their livelihood, and/or for ongoing research, and/or the realization of a particular proposal. connecting the participating artists with their peers (of the selection committee) with whom they will engage in a structured dialogue over three sessions throughout the grant period. In order to develop … [Read more...] about Mophradat launches Grants for Artists Program
Research-Practice Partnerships Grants: Collaborative research for Educational Change
Deadline: 10-Nov-21 The Spencer Foundation is seeking applications for its Research-Practice Partnership (RRP) Grants Program to support education research projects that engage in collaborative and participatory partnerships. This grant program is open to partnerships between researchers and a broad array of practitioners. They define practitioners as school districts, county offices of education, state educational organizations, policy-makers, universities, community-based organizations, … [Read more...] about Research-Practice Partnerships Grants: Collaborative research for Educational Change
2022 Advocacy Fellows Program in Eastern and Southern Africa
Deadline: 12-Oct-21 The AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition (AVAC) is seeking applications for Advocacy Fellows Program to support emerging and mid-career advocates to design and implement advocacy projects focused on HIV prevention in their countries and communities. In addition to this focus on HIV, Fellows’ project goals may also incorporate a focus on broader health equity, structural issues and/or TB or COVID-19 prevention. Advocacy Fellows carry out their projects while based at Host … [Read more...] about 2022 Advocacy Fellows Program in Eastern and Southern Africa
Small Research Grants Program
Deadline: 1-Dec-21 The Spencer Foundation is pleased to announce Small Research Grants Program that aims to support education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived, with budgets up to $50,000 for projects ranging from one to five years. This program is “field-initiated” in that proposal submissions are not in response to a specific request for a particular research topic, discipline, design, or method. Their goal for this program is to … [Read more...] about Small Research Grants Program
Africa Regional Journalism Workshops 2021
Deadline: 22-Sep-21 The International Center For Journalists (ICFJ) is pleased to announce Africa Regional Journalism Workshops 2021 that aims to focus on equipping African journalists with relevant resources, tools and knowledge covering existing challenges and new ones, such as COVID-19 and misinformation. The program also aims to build lasting professional bonds between African and American journalists, rooted in a shared understanding and appreciation for the role of responsible … [Read more...] about Africa Regional Journalism Workshops 2021
Thomson Reuters Foundation: Reporting on Illicit Finance in Africa
Deadline: 27-Sep-21 The Thomson Reuters Foundation (TRF) is seeking applications for Reporting on Illicit Finance in Africa. Wealth of Nations is a long-term engagement, and journalists who take part must commit to all elements of the scheme, signing an agreement to this effect. These elements include: Intensive training on reporting illicit finance taking place online between 25 October – Friday, 12 November 2021 The production of stories on illicit financial flows A mentoring … [Read more...] about Thomson Reuters Foundation: Reporting on Illicit Finance in Africa
GIST Catalyst Virtual Pitch Competition – Apply Now!
Deadline: 22-Sep-21 The U.S. Department of State is excited to announce the 2021 Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) Catalyst pitch competition that will be taking place virtually during Global Entrepreneurship Week (8-14 November, 2021). What does GIST Catalyst Offer? GIST Catalyst offers young STEM entrepreneurs the opportunity to elevate their pitch and showcase their scale-up on a global stage, while receiving valuable mentorship from American entrepreneurs and … [Read more...] about GIST Catalyst Virtual Pitch Competition – Apply Now!
African Youth Ambassadors for Peace to enhance Youth Participation
Deadline: 30-Sep-21 The Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) agenda of the African Union (AU), the Peace and Security Department (now the Political Affairs, Peace and Security Department, PAPS), has launch the Youth for Peace (Africa) Program (Y4P) with the primary objective of facilitating the meaningful participation of African youth in all spectrum of peace and security and dissuading their participation in violence. To enhance youth participation in the peace and security agenda on the … [Read more...] about African Youth Ambassadors for Peace to enhance Youth Participation
Global sign Challenge to support Children’s Language and Communication
Deadline: 10-Dec-21 Applications are now open for the Global sign Challenge, an inclusive competition to celebrate and reward people who are using their national sign languages to support children's language and communication needs. The Global sign Challenge is celebrating national sign languages to enhance children's creative participation, communication and inclusive learning. National sign languages are derived from the natural spoken languages, and can be used in bridging the … [Read more...] about Global sign Challenge to support Children’s Language and Communication
Call for Applications for New Voices Fellowship
Deadline: 20-Oct-21 The New Voices Fellowship at the Aspen Institute is a year-long, non-residential program that provides intensive media and advocacy training for frontline development experts. With support from a team of experienced mentors and trainers, New Voices Fellows develop and amplify their ideas to bring about meaningful change. The Fellowship will recruit a total of 15-20 Fellows for 2022. They recruit Fellows who are development experts in fields such as food security, … [Read more...] about Call for Applications for New Voices Fellowship
Khyentse Foundation Trisong Grants to promote Mental Health and Well-being
Deadline: 30-Sep-21 Applications are now open for the Khyentse Foundation’s Trisong Grants Program to identify and support organizations and individuals who are working to promote mental health and well-being in the world. Grants are intended to help develop programs that are grounded in the principles of kindness and compassion. Although projects don’t need to be expressly Buddhist, they should share in values that alleviate suffering and strengthen both physical and mental … [Read more...] about Khyentse Foundation Trisong Grants to promote Mental Health and Well-being
Submit Nominations for International Human Rights Award
Deadline: 25-Oct-21 The Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship is inviting nominations for International Human Rights Award to recognize the work of foreign institutions and/or individuals residing abroad in the promotion and protection of Human Rights. In order to receive the Mignone Award, an invitation will be sent to the winning individual or to a representative of the winning organization to visit the Argentine Republic for a week. This includes … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for International Human Rights Award
Grants to Fight Hunger through Impact-Driven Agricultural Projects
Deadline: 1-Oct-21 The AGCO Agriculture Foundation (AAF) is now accepting applications for grant funding in 2021 to Fight Hunger through Impact-Driven Agricultural Projects. The AGCO Agriculture Foundation (AAF), initiated by AGCO Corporation in 2018, is a private foundation with the vision to prevent and relieve hunger through agricultural development. They launched the Foundation to focus their philanthropy on impactful programs that help feed their steadily growing world sustainably and … [Read more...] about Grants to Fight Hunger through Impact-Driven Agricultural Projects
Up to $50 Million Available for Projects and Businesses
Deadline: 31-Oct-21 PFAN is now accepting applications from projects and businesses in low- and middle-income countries. Sectors & Technologies PFAN works with projects in a variety of sectors and technologies working towards climate change mitigation and adaptation. Agriculture & Agribusiness Biodiversity & Eco-system Services Clean Cooking Clean Technology Climate Change Adaptation Climate Resilience Infrastructure CoolingEnergy Efficiency & … [Read more...] about Up to $50 Million Available for Projects and Businesses
Grants for Strengthening Civil Society
Deadline: 1-Oct-21 Applications are now open for Strengthening Civil Society in Developing Countries. Aims The aim of the scheme is: Civil society in developing countries has a better ability and capacity to promote: human rights, democracy, gender equality, environment, climate, agriculture, food security, vulnerable groups and inclusive growth. Priorities Strengthening civil society in line with Norad's principles for support for civil society, including a … [Read more...] about Grants for Strengthening Civil Society
UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities
Deadline: 1-Nov-21 Applications are now open for the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities, an international policy-oriented network providing inspiration, know-how and best practice. Members benefit from the sharing of lifelong learning policies and practices, the production and exchange of knowledge on key challenges and solutions, capacity-building and training initiatives, and participation in global events such as the International Conference on Learning Cities. The 229 members … [Read more...] about UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities
Fondation Franklinia’s Grant to Support Conservation of Globally Threatened Trees
Deadline: 24-Oct-21 The Fondation Franklinia's Grant to preserve threatened tree species throughout the world, avoid their extinction and improve their conservation status. The foundation has been supporting primarily concrete on-the-ground conservation projects but also the establishment and maintenance of botanical collections, taxonomic studies, production of floras, compilation of lists of threatened species, reintroduction programmes as well as ex-situ conservation actions undertaken by … [Read more...] about Fondation Franklinia’s Grant to Support Conservation of Globally Threatened Trees
