Deadline: 11 September 2017 The Reach Programme is seeking applications for its Postdoctoral African Fellowship in Hydro-Economics to provide an early career researcher an opportunity to develop their career in water security in Africa. The focus of this Fellowship aligns with the REACH Observatory, Sustaining Growth through Water Security. This Fellowship provides the recipient with an opportunity to develop their academic career in water security and in partnership with the REACH … [Read more...]
Apply for Postdoctoral African Fellowship in Hydro-Economics! Sustaining Growth through Water Security
July 28, 2017 By
Applications Open for NRF/STINT Science and Technology Research Collaboration 2018!
July 28, 2017 By
Deadline: 8 September 2017 The National Research Foundation (NRF) and the Swedish Foundation for International Cooperation in Research and Higher Education (STINT) is seeking applications for its NRF/STINT Science and Technology Research Collaboration 2018. The principle objective of the cooperation between the parties is to foster scientific and technological cooperation by facilitating brain circulation between the two countries. Through this joint call, the parties intend to support … [Read more...]
Applications Open for Tata Trusts Research Grants!
July 28, 2017 By
Deadline: 24 August 2017 Tata Trusts is inviting applicants for its Research Grants programme in three areas: Autism, Dyslexia and Public Health. Tata Trusts has played a pioneering role in transforming traditional ideas of charity and introducing the concept of philanthropy to make a real difference to communities. The duration of the research grant varies from six months to one year to two years. Tata Trusts reserves the right to evaluate the projects, with respect to the topic and … [Read more...]
NRF/BELSPO: Supporting Joint Networking Research Activities in Marine & Space Sciences
July 28, 2017 By
Deadline: 20 September 2017 The South African National Research Foundation (NRF) and the Belgian Federal Science Policy Office (BELSPO) are seeking proposals for its joint call for supporting joint networking research activities in Marine and Space Sciences between South African and Belgian young and emerging researchers. Programme Aims To contribute to scientific advancement in both countries through the funding of joint activities in specified research fields. To provide an … [Read more...]
Call for Participants: Strengthening Food Security through Integrated Earth Observations & Ecological Assessments of Ecosystem Services in Kenya
July 27, 2017 By
Deadline: 1 September 2017 Under the Researcher Links scheme offered within the Newton Fund, the British Council, together with Universities of Leicester and University of Nairobi, will be holding a workshop on "Strengthening Food Security through Integrated Earth Observations & Ecological Assessments of Ecosystem Services in Kenya" in Nairobi from Sunday 26th –Thursday 30th November, 2017. The workshop is being coordinated by Prof Heiko Balzter, University of Leicester (UK) and Dr Faith … [Read more...]
DST-Inria-CNRS Call for Proposals: Fostering Collaboration between Scientific Communities
July 24, 2017 By
Deadline: 27 September 2017 Department of Science and Technology (DST) and Institut National de Recherche en Informatique et en Automatique (Inria) jointly with the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique of France (CNRS) have launched a call for proposals to foster collaboration between scientific Communities of two countries in the area of Information and Communication Science & Technology. The Department of Science & Technology, Indo-French Centre for Promotion of Advanced … [Read more...]
Applications Open for Next Einstein Forum (NEF) Ambassadors Programme!
July 24, 2017 By
Deadline: 3 September 2017 Applicants are invited to apply for the Next Einstein Forum (NEF) Ambassadors Programme to build a targeted team of 54 young Ambassadors, one from each African country. NEF Ambassadors, who are all under 42 years, drive the NEF’s local public engagement activities while growing their own careers through the NEF’s partnerships that offer opportunities for mentorship and collaborations with established researchers. The NEF Ambassadors attend the biennial NEF Global … [Read more...]
NRF-JSPS Joint Research Projects 2018: Contributing to Scientific Advancement in Japan and South Africa
July 20, 2017 By
Deadline: 6 September 2017 The National Research Foundation (NRF) has partnered with the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) to support research projects and mobility of researchers, scientists, post-docs and doctoral students between the two countries. Aims of the Programme To contribute to scientific advancement in both countries through the funding of joint research activities in specified research fields; To provide an opportunity for young researchers in the two … [Read more...]
The EQUAL Global Network: Seed Grants for Small-Scale & Pilot Research Projects
July 20, 2017 By
Deadline: 21 August 2017 The Education Quality and Learning for All (EQUAL) Global Network is seeking proposals for its "Seed Grant" from small-scale and pilot research projects based in the Middle East, North Africa and Sub-Saharan African countries. EQUAL aims to engage researchers, research organizations, and education NGOs to support countries in achieving U.N. Sustainable Development Goal 4 and its targets (‘ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning … [Read more...]
Applications Open for CCF’s Young Investigator Award (YIA)!
July 17, 2017 By
Deadline: 21 September 2017 The Conquer Cancer Foundation (CCF) is currently seeking proposals for its Young Investigator Award (YIA) with an aim to provide funding to promising investigators to encourage and promote quality research in clinical oncology. The purpose of this grant is to fund physicians during the transition from a fellowship program to a faculty appointment. Award Information The Young Investigator Award is a one-year grant totaling $50,000 to pay for personnel and/or … [Read more...]
Applications Open for IDRC’s Research Awards 2018!
July 17, 2017 By
Deadline: 6 September 2017 The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is seeking applications for its “Research Awards 2018”. Research award recipients will undertake a one-year paid program of research on the topic they have submitted, and will receive hands-on experience in research management, grant administration, and the creation, dissemination, and use of knowledge from an international perspective. Thematic Areas Advisory Committee on Research Ethics Agriculture and … [Read more...]
Applications Open for UNESCO ‐ Merck Africa Research Summit (MARS) 2017!
July 17, 2017 By
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 and to prepare for the road ahead in Africa’s development as an international hub for research excellence and scientific innovation. The annual Summit aims to contribute to building research capacity … [Read more...]
SEAMEO BIOTROP Call for Proposals: Managing Biodiversity of Ecosystems for Greater Sustainability and Resilience in Southeast Asia
July 13, 2017 By
Deadline: 30 August 2017 The Southeast Asian regional Centre for Tropical Biology (SEAMEO), Regional Centre for Tropical Biology (BIOTROP) are seeking project proposals for implementation in 2018 and 2019 on the theme Managing biodiversity of ecosystems for greater sustainability and resilience in Southeast Asia. SEAMEO BIOTROP believes that its new program thrusts are current critical concerns confronting the Southeast Asian region in general. Focus Areas Restoration of degraded … [Read more...]
GCRF Networking Grants: Inviting Researchers from Developing Countries and UK to Address Global Challenges
July 12, 2017 By
Deadline: 6 September 2017 The Academy of Medical Sciences in partnership with the British Academy, the Royal Academy of Engineering, and the Royal Society, is seeking applications for its Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) Networking Grants Program to allow researchers from developing countries and the UK to forge new links and hold networking events to generate innovative and interdisciplinary research ideas to address global challenges. The Networking Grants will bring together novel … [Read more...]
Apply for ISRF Flexible Grants for Small Groups Competition (FG4)!
July 11, 2017 By
Deadline: 1 September 2017 The Independent Social Research Foundation (ISRF) is seeking applications for its "Flexible Grants for Small Groups Competition (FG4)" to support independent-minded researchers to explore and present original research ideas which take new approaches, and suggest new solutions, to real world social problems. Funding Information The amount of an award depends on the nature of the work proposed and individual circumstances – the ISRF expects applications for grants up … [Read more...]
Applications Open for Camargo Core Program: Offering Time and Space in a Contemplative Environment
July 7, 2017 By
Deadline: 17 October 2017 Camarago Foundation is seeking applications for its Camargo Core Program that offers time and space in a contemplative environment to think, create, and connect. By encouraging groundbreaking research and experimentation, it supports the visionary work of artists, scholars and thinkers in the Arts and Humanities. By encouraging multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches, it intends to foster connections between research and creation. Purpose of the … [Read more...]
Seed Money Grants: Strengthening Scientific Exchange between Swiss and Latin American Researchers and Institutions
July 5, 2017 By
Deadline: 30 August 2017 Applications are open for Seed Money Grants to consolidate partnerships with priority countries (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru) according to past activities of the programme and the mapping of scientific links between Switzerland and Latin America carried out during the Funding period 2013-2016. In addition, for the period 2017-2020, the Leading House will support cooperation with potential new partners in the region, promoting mono- or … [Read more...]
Apply for Swedish Research Council for Sport Science’s 2018 Funding Programme!
July 4, 2017 By
Deadline: 15 September 2017 Applicants are invited to apply for funding from the Swedish Research Council for Sport Science for 2018. Sports science may include all areas of research and all applications must be clearly relevant to sport. Two areas of special interest are research projects focusing on sporting excellence and research into sports for children and young people. The total sum to be distributed is approximately SEK 20 million. Funding Categories Project funding: The … [Read more...]
Applications Open for Pak-Turk Researchers’ Mobility Grant Program 2017!
July 4, 2017 By
Deadline: 31 August 2017 Applications are open for Pak-Turk Researchers' Mobility Grant Program 2017 which is one of the upshot of Turkish-Pakistani cooperation within the scope of internationalisation effort of higher education systems. It is implemented in Turkey by the Council of Higher Education (CoHE) and in Pakistan by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) to support the academic/research activities under article-3 of the Agreement of Cooperation in Higher Education between both the … [Read more...]
AHRC-STDF: Inviting Applicants for Cultural Heritage and Development in Egypt
July 3, 2017 By
Deadline: 5 September 2017 The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) of the United Kingdom and the Science & Technology Development Fund (STDF) of Egypt are pleased to announce a joint call for Research Grant proposals addressing the theme of ‘Cultural Heritage and Development in Egypt’. The aim of this Research Grants call is to allow researchers in the UK and Egypt to work collaboratively to address key challenges related to Egypt’s cultural heritage. Thematic Areas … [Read more...]
