Deadline: 14 April 2019 Applications are open for "OFID Scholarship 2019/20" with an aim to support young individuals from developing countries so that they are able to pursue graduate studies in a development-related field. The program, which is currently in its thirteenth year of operation, has to date helped over 50 young people complete their education. Eligibility Criteria Must be between the ages of 23-32 at the time of submitting his/her application. Must have obtained or … [Read more...]
Applications Open for Trust Conference Changemakers Programme 2019
Deadline: 3 May 2019 Applications are open for Trust Conference Changemakers Programme is inviting all applicants working in the areas of modern slavery, women's rights, economic empowerment, refugee support and other human rights areas. Priority will be given to applicants from developing countries who demonstrate that participation in the Trust Conference will enhance their work in their own communities. The Trust Conference Changemakers Programme, formerly known as the Scholarship … [Read more...]
USAID announces Medicines Quality Assurance Systems Strengthening Program (MQASSP)
Deadline: 22 April 2019 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking concept papers from qualified applicants for the Medicines Quality Assurance Systems Strengthening Program (MQASSP). The goal of the MQASSP APS is to sustainably strengthen medical product quality assurance systems in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) including advancing global innovations in this area. The purpose of this APS is to publicize the USG’s plan to fund one or multiple … [Read more...]
Franklin Furnace Fund for Early Career Artists around the World
Deadline: 1 April 2019 Franklin Furnace is seeking applications for its Franklin Furnace Fund which awards grants annually to early career artists to enable them to produce major performance art works in New York. The Franklin Furnace Fund is supported in 2019-20 by Jerome Foundation and the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. The Franklin Furnace Fund 2019-2020 is supported by Jerome Foundation and the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs in … [Read more...]
Global Financing Facility announces CFPs for Sustainable Scale-Up of Innovations for Saving Mothers and Newborns at Birth
Deadline: 30 April 2019 The Global Financing Facility (GFF), in partnership with Laerdal Global Health and the Government of Norway, has announced a Call for Proposals from organizations which can accelerate uptake of proven innovations to reduce maternal and newborn mortality around the time of birth and in the immediate postnatal period. This call supports countries with high maternal and newborn mortality to scale up proven innovations to reduce maternal and newborn mortality around and … [Read more...]
Submit Your Ideas and Projects for Youth Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition 2019
Deadline: 31 July 2019 Applicants are invited to submit their ideas and projects for Youth Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition 2019 which is a global programme to empower young entrepreneurs to create a sustainable world. This global platform empowers young entrepreneurs (age 15-35) from around the world to engage in a more peaceful world. Participants are invited to submit their innovative ideas and projects with a societal impact, which champion and implement one or more of the 17 … [Read more...]
4th Sunhak Peace Prize for Individuals & Organizations to Make the World Better for Future Generations
Deadline: 31 May 2019 The Sunhak Peace Prize Committee is seeking nominations for the 4th Sunhak Peace Prize to honor individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to peace and human development, working to resolve conflict and restore balance to the relationship between humanity and the natural environment. The Sunhak Peace Prize awards distinguished individuals or organizations that have contributed significantly to peace and the welfare of future generations … [Read more...]
“20th University on Youth and Development Activity” for Youth-led and Youth-oriented Organisations
Deadline: 30 March 2019 Applications are open for "20th University on Youth and Development Activity" which is an activity facilitated and coordinated by the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe in partnership with the Spanish Institute for Youth (INJUVE), the European Youth Forum (YFJ), the Spanish Youth Council (CJE) and other youth serving organisations within the Network on Youth and Global Citizenship. The UYD is a framework event where different youth-led and youth-oriented … [Read more...]
Applications Open for IWMF’s Reporting Grants For Women’s Stories
Deadline: 21 April 2019 Applications are now open for the IWMF’s Reporting Grants for Women’s Stories, sponsored by The Secular Society, is a funding initiative supporting journalism produced by and about women. In an era of increased globalization, the need for varied coverage of gendered topics is critical to a free and representative press. These grants support reporting on untold stories surrounding issues that impact women and girls’ daily lives worldwide. The IWMF’s Reporting … [Read more...]
Welcome Trust announces Senior Research Fellowships Program to Support Independent Researchers
Deadline: 25 July 2019 Welcome Trust has announced the Senior Research Fellowships Program 2019 to support independent researchers who want to tackle the most important questions in science and who are leaders in their field. Benefits Senior Research Fellowship is for up to seven years. After this time, applicants can apply for one renewal of up to 5 years. The fellowship may be held on a part-time basis. The award includes: A basic salary A fellowship supplement of … [Read more...]
Henley & Partners announces Global Citizen Award 2019
Deadline: 5 June 2019 Global residence and citizenship advisory firm Henley & Partners has announced the call for nominations for its annual Global Citizen Award.Entering into its fifth year, this unique international accolade honors remarkable individuals tackling the global challenges affecting humanity today. Nominations are open to those who demonstrate vision, courage, and innovation in driving global change, and whose work has a directly positive impact on the lives of people in … [Read more...]
Money Trail: Seeking Applications for Working Grants Program
Deadline: 25 March 2019 In Money Trail, Journalismfund.eu is offering working grants for mixed teams of African, Asian and European journalists to investigate cross-border illicit financial flows, tax abuse and corruption in Africa, Asia and Europe. Grants are awarded to journalists solely by Journalismfund.eu, with no input or oversight at any stage from the consortium as a whole. Funding Information The total amount per call is around 50.000 euro. The money comes from the … [Read more...]
Open Technology Fund announces Core Infrastructure Fund
Deadline:1 May 2019 Open Technology Fund has announced the Core Infrastructure Fund to support the ‘building block’ technologies, infrastructures, and communities relied upon by digital security and circumvention tools strengthening internet freedom, digital security, and the overall health of the internet. Award information OTF awards are performance-based contracts (see an example template here) signed directly with the applicant. Payment is issued on completion of stated objectives, … [Read more...]
Applications Open for Robert Bosch Stiftung Academy Fellowship Program
Deadline: 28 April 2019 Chatham House is inviting applicants for the Robert Bosch Stiftung Academy Fellowship (Central & Eastern Europe and Africa) in the Queen Elizabeth II Academy for Leadership in International Affairs. Components Intensive induction week Weekly discussion seminars Global Introductions off-site visits Leadership workshops Project presentations Personal development coaching Media training ‘Leadership in the 21st Century’ Breakfast Briefings … [Read more...]
IUSSP announces Family Planning, Fertility and Urban Development (Africa and South Asia)
Deadline: 15 April 2019 The International Union for the Scientific Study of Population (IUSSP) has announced the second call for policy-relevant research proposals from early career researchers to: contribute to the evidence base needed to better meet the family planning (FP) and related reproductive health (RH) needs of the most vulnerable in urban areas of countries of sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, and increase the attention paid to FP, fertility and population growth in urban … [Read more...]
ICNL Call for Proposals: 2019 Public Awareness/Advocacy Grants Program
Deadline: 5 April 2019 International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) has announced a call for proposals 2019 Public Awareness/Advocacy Grants program to increase use of the work of the UN Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association (UNSR) in civic space awareness raising and advocacy campaigns at the national and sub-national levels. ICNL is inviting proposals from applicants who would like to develop and implement advocacy and/or public … [Read more...]
Applications Open for WPI’s Mindfulness Grant For The Community
Deadline: 31 March 2019 Are you young leaders or young entrepreneurs willing to use mindfulness to foster sustainable world peace? Do you feel that your startup or organization needs support to improve and move to its next stage? Do you think that you don’t have enough financial support from local organizations and want to reach more people in your community? If yes, then apply for the Mindfulness Grant for the Community program! World Peace Initiative (WPI) has announced its Mindfulness … [Read more...]
Grand Challenges Africa launched Data Science Approaches to Improve Maternal and Child Health Programme
Deadline: 26 April 2019 Grand Challenges Africa (GCA) is seeking applications for its "Data Science Approaches to Improve Maternal and Child Health in Africa", a programme of the African Academy of Sciences (AAS) supported through the AAS funding and programmes implementation platform, the Alliance for Accelerating Excellence in Science in Africa (AESA) - and the African Academy of Sciences with the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC), in collaboration with the Bill & Melinda … [Read more...]
The Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers 2019
Deadline: 22 March 2019 Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) is inviting applications for its Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers 2019 to increase motivation among young researchers contributing to research and development in agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and related industries in developing regions, which is promoted by Japan for the benefit of those countries. Research Fields The award covers research areas in agriculture, … [Read more...]
Application Open For NGO Leadership Transition Fellowship Program in Africa
Deadline: 25 March 2019 ARNOVA and AROCSA, in partnership with the Ford Foundation, have established the NGO Leadership Transition Fellowship Program (LTFP) in Africa that is intended for senior civil society/NGO leaders who are contemplating or have decided to move on from their existing NGO. This program seeks to help that leader develop a succession plan within the organization, contemplate a personal transition plan and also preserve their knowledge and experience. Objectives The … [Read more...]
