Deadline: 11 June 2020 The Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research is seeking applications to engage an experienced research team to develop a multi-country case study that illustrates how investments in HPSR have contributed to improved policies and stronger health systems in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). The purpose is to identify learning that can inform a document to advocate with country policy-makers as well as funders at national and global levels about the added … [Read more...] about Alliance HPSR announces CFPs for Making the Case for Investing in Health Policy and Systems Research in LMICs
Global Mental Health Youth Seed Program: Grants of up to $250,000 CAD over 18 to 24 months
Deadline: 17 July 2020 The Global Mental Health program is accepting applications for proof-of-concept grants up to $250,000 for innovations that focus on the mental well-being of youth in low- and middle-income countries. The aim of Grand Challenges Canada’s Global Mental Health Program is to seed and scale up, high impact innovations that support individual mental health needs in low and middle-income countries. With funding from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) UK aid … [Read more...] about Global Mental Health Youth Seed Program: Grants of up to $250,000 CAD over 18 to 24 months
NIHR seeking Research Proposals addressing COVID-19 in LMICs
Deadline: 22 June 2020 NIHR is seeking proposals to support applied health research that will address COVID-19 knowledge gaps with the focus on understanding the pandemic and mitigating its health impacts in low and middle-income countries (LMIC) contexts. The call priorities epidemiology, clinical management, infection control and health system responses. The call is supported by: The UK Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) through the National Institute for Health Research … [Read more...] about NIHR seeking Research Proposals addressing COVID-19 in LMICs
Call for Projects: Global youth take action! (Step up. Innovate. Act.)
Deadline: 7 June 2020 This call for proposal has been designed to identify, encourage, and support youth engagement related to water management and climate change adaptation in the current global pandemic context. More specifically this call for proposals aims to support initiatives regarding water & health, water & agriculture, water-related risks, and water sharing. This call for proposals is made possible thanks to International Secretariat for Water. All over the world, youth … [Read more...] about Call for Projects: Global youth take action! (Step up. Innovate. Act.)
Mekong Cultural Hub and British Council launch 2021 SEAΔ Program
Deadline: 15 July 2020 SEAΔ is a program co-created by Mekong Cultural Hub and British Council which creates space for cultural practitioners to reflect on how their work in arts and culture can contribute to sustainable development within South East Asia through their individual and collective leadership. The program has 4 main gatherings spread over a one-year period where Fellows get together. Each gathering takes place in a different country and has a unique purpose: exchange, create, … [Read more...] about Mekong Cultural Hub and British Council launch 2021 SEAΔ Program
Applications Open for ASEAN-India Research Training Fellowship (AI-RTF)
Deadline: 31 August 2020 India has been the dialogue partner for ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) since 1992. In 2012, on the occasion of 20th anniversary as dialogue partner, India-ASEAN celebrated commemorative Summit and declared enhancement of its relations to strategic level. India S&T Collaboration started formally in 1996 with establishment of ASEAN India S&T working Group (AIWGST). Initially, the collaborative ASEAN-India S&T activities were supported … [Read more...] about Applications Open for ASEAN-India Research Training Fellowship (AI-RTF)
Applications Open for Orange Knowledge Programme – Round 2
Deadline: 30 June 2020 The Orange Knowledge Programme aims to advance the development of the capacity, knowledge and quality of both individuals as well as organisations in the field of Technical and Vocational Education and Training and Higher Education and in other fields related to priority themes in the OKP partner countries. The scholarships are awarded in a very competitive selection to highly motivated professionals who are in a position to introduce the newly-acquired skills and … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Orange Knowledge Programme – Round 2
TWAS─Samira Omar Innovation for Sustainability Award
Deadline: 30 June 2020 The “Innovation for Sustainability” Prize will reward scientists for their contribution in an area, albeit multidisciplinary, directly relevant to the science of sustainability. This annual award, named after the TWAS Fellow Samira Omar, will recognize scientists from Least Developed Countries (LDCs). It carries a cash award of USD4,000 generously provided by Professor Omar. The award will honour scientists working in an area relevant to sustainability. Thematic … [Read more...] about TWAS─Samira Omar Innovation for Sustainability Award
EEPSEA announces 2020 Small Research Grant for Cambodia, Lao PDR, or Myanmar
Deadline: 1 June 2020 The Economy and Environment Partnership for Southeast Asia (EEPSEA) is pleased to announce a call for proposals for the 2020 Small Research Grants up to US$ 8,000 for young researchers from Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Myanmar who are starting their career and looking for a chance to gain experience in the field of environmental economics, with close supervision by EEPSEA Senior Economists. EEPSEA has started its mission since 1993 to support training and research in … [Read more...] about EEPSEA announces 2020 Small Research Grant for Cambodia, Lao PDR, or Myanmar
Applications Open for Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – ASEAN
Deadline: 12 June 2020 The Mission of Canada to ASEAN is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). The CFLI is a program designed to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries, which align with Global Affairs Canada’s thematic priority areas for engagement. The program is directed at projects conceived and designed predominantly by local partners. Projects are selected and approved by the relevant Canadian … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – ASEAN
U.S. Embassy Dili, Timor-Leste announces YSEALI Blue Economy Regional Workshop 2020
Deadline: 22 June 2020 The Public Affairs Section of U.S. Embassy Dili, Timor-Leste announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to develop and implement a Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Regional Workshop that strengthens Southeast Asia’s blue economy, in Dili, Timor-Leste pending the availability of funding. YSEALI is the U.S. government’s signature initiative to engage emerging leaders in Southeast Asia. The program aims to create a network of young … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Dili, Timor-Leste announces YSEALI Blue Economy Regional Workshop 2020
UNCDF seeking Proposals for Inclusive Innovations for Driving Financial Health of Low- and Moderate-Income Segments & Small Business
Deadline: 30 May 2020 This RFA is for on-boarding partners that would engage with UNCDF and the Financial Innovation Lab (FinLab). UNCDF would will support partners across different rounds spread over year based on availability of funding, by supplementing their project teams with experts who have the know-how in building solutions linked to financial health. UNCDF can provide technical assistance, mentorship support, enabler engagement, market access support ad grants/capital support on … [Read more...] about UNCDF seeking Proposals for Inclusive Innovations for Driving Financial Health of Low- and Moderate-Income Segments & Small Business
Business Partnership Facility announces Call for Projects “Enterprises for SDGs”
Deadline: 9 July 2020 The Business Partnership Facility (BPF) provides grants to support and develop private sector involvement in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in developing countries. The Facility aims to simultaneously achieve two types of result: Social impact: creation and maintenance of jobs, improvement in average income for families with low incomes, access to affordable goods and services for those on low incomes (by gender), inclusion and economic … [Read more...] about Business Partnership Facility announces Call for Projects “Enterprises for SDGs”
UKRI GCRF/Newton Fund Agile Response Call to address COVID-19 Outbreak
Deadline: 31 July 2020 Proposals are invited for short-term projects addressing and mitigating the health, social, economic, cultural and environmental impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak in Low and Middle Income Countries. This call is funded through the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) and the Newton Fund. These Funds address global challenges through disciplinary and interdisciplinary research and strengthen capability for research and innovation within both the UK and developing … [Read more...] about UKRI GCRF/Newton Fund Agile Response Call to address COVID-19 Outbreak
YSEALI Regional Workshop on Mental Wellness for Reduction of Narcotics Use
Deadline: 19 June 2020 The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Rangoon has announced an open competition for a cooperative agreement to develop and implement a Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Regional Workshop on Mental Wellness (YSEALI) Regional Workshop on Mental Wellness for Reduction of Narcotics Use in Myitkyina, Kachin State, pending the availability of funding. YSEALI is the U.S. government’s signature initiative to engage emerging leaders in Southeast Asia. … [Read more...] about YSEALI Regional Workshop on Mental Wellness for Reduction of Narcotics Use
USAID seeking Applications for Strategies To Prevent (STOP) Spillover Program
Deadline: 1 June 2020 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the Strategies To Prevent (STOP) Spillover program. STOP Spillover will use existing and new evidence to develop, deploy, and evaluate interventions to reduce the spillover of emerging zoonotic viruses at high-risk animal-human interfaces and reduce amplification and spread of these threats at high-risk foci such as … [Read more...] about USAID seeking Applications for Strategies To Prevent (STOP) Spillover Program
GISWatch 2020 Call for Proposals: Technology, the Environment & Sustainable World (Responses from the Global South)
Deadline: 20 May 2020 The Association for Progressive Communications (APC) has announced a Call for Proposals for the Global Information Society Watch (GISWatch) 2020 program. The aim of the Global Information Society Watch (GISWatch) 2020 is to encourage local participation in rights-based issues. Because of this, for this edition it is critical that lead authors or organisations have residence in the country they are writing about. Under certain circumstances, they may accept proposals … [Read more...] about GISWatch 2020 Call for Proposals: Technology, the Environment & Sustainable World (Responses from the Global South)
Japan Foundation, Bangkok announces Small Grant Program (Online based Projects)
Deadline: 30 May 2020 In order to maintain and sustain cultural and social connectivity in the current pandemic crisis, The Japan Foundation, Bangkok is seeking applications for Small Grants program for the online based projects. Categories This program provides grants to cover partial expenses to implement the following types of projects: Category A: Projects concerning Japan (Arts and Culture/Japanese Studies) International cultural exchange to promote deeper understanding of … [Read more...] about Japan Foundation, Bangkok announces Small Grant Program (Online based Projects)
U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of CT announces Countering Violent Extremism – Countering Terrorist Ideology
Deadline: 12 June 2020 The United States Department of State’s Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) announces a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for projects to counter terrorist ideology and the mechanisms of propagation that enable it. Programming locations/beneficiaries should focus on one country in either (1) Southeast Asia - especially Indonesia; or (2) Sahel or Littoral States. Funding Information Award Ceiling: $546,914 Eligibility Criteria U.S. based … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of CT announces Countering Violent Extremism – Countering Terrorist Ideology
Mozilla Fellowship Program for Tech + Society (Global South)
Deadline: 28 May 2020 The Ford Foundation and Mozilla are partnering to strengthen organizations in the Global South by layering technology strategies into their work. This will help create a ‘third space’ where key civil society organizations and tech-focused individuals address issues at the intersection of technology and society. This will also seek to address the political element of technology -- that technology as a neutral tool is affected by its creators and their biases. Benefits, … [Read more...] about Mozilla Fellowship Program for Tech + Society (Global South)
