Deadline: 8 September 2017 Nominations are open for the 2018 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity, a global humanitarian award granted by the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative on behalf of the survivors of the Armenian Genocide and in gratitude to their saviors. The Aurora Prize is seeking the stories of selfless individuals who demonstrate exceptional courage, commitment and impact at personal risk for the sake of others. The Aurora Prize aims to recognize and support those who risk their life, … [Read more...]
EHRI Fellowship Call: Supporting Holocaust Research Community by Building a Digital Infrastructure and Facilitating Human Networks
June 23, 2017 By
Deadline: 31 December 2017 Applications are currently being accepted for European Holocaust Research Infrastructure, EHRI Fellowship with an intention to support and stimulate Holocaust research by facilitating international access to key archives and collections related to the Holocaust as well as archival and digital humanities knowhow. The fellowships intend to support researchers, archivists, curators, and younger scholars, especially PhD candidates with limited resources. Stipend & … [Read more...]
EU Call for Proposals: Grant Scheme for Grassroots Civil Society Organizations (GRS) in Turkey
June 23, 2017 By
Deadline: 18 August 2017 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for a program entitled “Grant Scheme for Grassroots Civil Society Organizations (GRS)” to strengthen the capacity of grassroots CSOs for active democratic participation in policy and decision making processes. The objective of this call for proposals is to improve the administrative, advocacy and communication skills of grassroots CSOs so that they can participate more effectively in … [Read more...]
Call for Project Proposals: EUREKA Celtic-Plus European Research Initiative to Support R&D Projects
June 23, 2017 By
Deadline: 16 October 2017 Do you want to access new markets, technologies and skills? Do you want to gain recognition through your involvement in an international collaborative R&D project? Do you want to work with partners beyond national borders, develop new products or services, or work on pre-competitive research and development? Then apply for Celtic-Plus, an industry-driven European research initiative to define, perform and finance through public and private funding, common R&D … [Read more...]
Nominations Open for International Equals in Tech Awards: Recognizing ICT Initiatives Empowering Women and Girls
June 22, 2017 By
Deadline: 15 September 2017 Nominations are now being accepted for international ‘Equals in Tech’ Awards recognizing ICT initiatives empowering women and girls. The awards promote and support gender equality in the ICT field. The “Equals in Tech” Awards (formerly the GEM-TECH Awards) is an annual initiative designed to promote gender equality and mainstreaming in technology. The awards are now part of Equals, an ITU and UN Women global partnership to achieve gender equality in the digital age. … [Read more...]
Applications Open for Trust Conference Scholarship Programme!
June 22, 2017 By
Deadline: 31 July 2017 The Trust Conference Scholarship, a part of the Trust Conference is now open for applications inviting all applicants working in the areas of human trafficking, slavery and human rights. Priority will be given to applicants from developing countries who demonstrate their participation at Trust Conference will enhance their work in their own communities. This year, up to 60 scholarships will be awarded to applicants from diverse disciplines that will bring unique … [Read more...]
RIA’s Call for Papers for Symposium on Human Rights and the Humanities!
June 22, 2017 By
Deadline: 1 July 2017 The Royal Irish Academy is calling for papers for Symposium on Human Rights and the Humanities that will be held on 7 December 2017. The keynote lecture will be delivered by Samuel Moyn (Yale). The symposium seeks to consider human rights in a larger perspective, one that the humanities are particularly capable of providing. It will find answers to questions like: what can the future of human rights be in the face of new threats to the world order and the rise of … [Read more...]
EU Call for Proposals: Innovative Approaches for Local Nutrition Governance Program in Bangladesh
June 22, 2017 By
Deadline: 31 August 2017 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for a program entitled "Innovative Approaches for Local Nutrition Governance” with an aim to improve maternal and child nutrition. The objective of this call for proposals is to implement at local level innovative, resilient and scalable nutrition governance pro-poor models which are validated and aligned with national policies. Size of Grants Any grant requested under this … [Read more...]
ASEF Call for Proposals: 17th Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights
June 22, 2017 By
Deadline: 19 July 2017 The Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) is seeking applications for its Informal Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Seminar on Human Rights that promotes mutual understanding and co-operation between Europe and Asia in the area of political dialogue, particularly on human rights issues, and encourages an open and non-confrontational debate between representatives of civil society organisations and officials from all ASEM Partners. The Seminar series is co-organised by the … [Read more...]
EJC’s European Publishers Longterm Reporting Grant: Raising Awareness of Sustainable Development Goals
June 21, 2017 By
Deadline: 26 July 2017 The European Journalism Centre (EJC) is seeking applications for its European Publishers Longterm Reporting Grant Programme to raise awareness of selected United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by way of supporting coverage by media outlets who reach significant audiences in France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden or the United Kingdom. The European Publishers Longterm Reporting Grant is a media funding project operated by the European Journalism … [Read more...]
European Journalism Centre: Innovation in Development Reporting Grant (IDR) Programme
June 21, 2017 By
Deadline: 6 September 2017 The European Journalism Centre (EJC) is currently seeking applications for its Innovation in Development Reporting Grant (IDR) Programme with an aim to advance innovative reporting approaches, thus enabling a better coverage of international development issues. Focus Issues Food production and food security Health and nutrition Food trade and markets Grant Information The average grant given is around €20,000 and the programme is open to both … [Read more...]
Partnership for Clean Competition: Apply for Anti-Doping Research Grant
June 21, 2017 By
Deadline: 1 July 2017 The Partnership for Clean Competition (PCC) is currently accepting applications for its Anti-Doping Research Grant program, to contribute to a movement in addressing doping’s root causes and ultimately decreasing the use of performance-enhancing drugs by all participants in all sports at all levels of play. Research Priorities The PCC research priorities are as follows: Developing methods of cost-effective testing to detect and deter the use of banned and illegal … [Read more...]
International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies: Inviting Applicants for 8th World Summit on Arts and Culture!
June 20, 2017 By
Deadline: 6 July 2017 International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA) is inviting applicants for its World Summit on Arts and Culture that will be held in Kuala Lumpur on 11-14 March 2019. It is co-hosted by IFACCA and the National Department for Culture and Arts (JKKN) of the Malaysian Ministry of Tourism and Culture and is expected to attract arts leaders and key policy makers from up to 80 countries. To refine the theme and develop the structure and contents of the … [Read more...]
Nordic Innovation Challenge 2017: Design and Manufacturing for a Circular Economy
June 20, 2017 By
Deadline: 1 September 2017 The LAUNCH Nordic Innovation Challenge 2017 is accepting applications to address this year’s challenge: Design and Manufacturing for a Circular Economy. LAUNCH Nordic seeks to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable society through open innovation, industry collaboration, and global systems mobilization. To meet this goal, LAUNCH Nordic seeks innovations from around the globe with the potential to create the shift towards a circular economy. The core … [Read more...]
IWMF’s Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists: Supporting Production of Ambitious Projects Globally
June 20, 2017 By
Deadline: 25 July 2017 The International Women Media Foundation (IWMF) is currently inviting women journalists from around the world for its Howard G. Buffett Fund to support the production of ambitious projects and underreported, globally important stories. The Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists, the first funding initiative of its kind, enables the IWMF to dramatically expand its support of women journalists. Funding Information The IWMF will make an annual total of $230,000 … [Read more...]
Nominations Open for D-Prize: Recognizing Aspiring Entrepreneurs from Across the Globe
June 20, 2017 By
Deadline: 30 July 2017 Can you design a business or NGO that solves one of the Distribution Challenges? Nominations are now open for the D-Prize, recognizing new entrepreneurs who increase access to proven poverty interventions. D-Prize Challenges Girl's Education Agriculture Energy Global Health Education Governance and Infrastructure Custom Prize If selected, winner will be awarded with up to $20,000 to launch a pilot in any region where extreme poverty … [Read more...]
Opportunities Knock Your Door: Seeking Applications for City Ambassadors “1 Million Impacts Campaign”
June 19, 2017 By
Deadline: 25 June 2017 Opportunities Knock Your Door is seeking applications for City Ambassadors as a part of the 1 Million Impacts Campaign. City Ambassadors are passionate individuals from all over the world who volunteer to promote United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) in their respective cities. Through this opportunity, City Ambassadors get to create and implement their action plans along with their Country Ambassadors with regards to various SDG awareness programs that … [Read more...]
European Commission: Seeking Applications for CEF Energy Program 2017
June 19, 2017 By
Deadline: 12 October 2017 European Commission is inviting applicants for its CEF Energy program that aims to enable projects of common interest to be prepared and implemented within the framework of the trans-European networks policy in the energy sector. In particular, the call shall contribute to supporting energy infrastructure projects of common interest that have significant societal benefits and that ensure greater solidarity among Member States, but which do not receive adequate … [Read more...]
Colchester Zoo’s Action for the Wild Charitable Trust: Supporting Conservation Projects Worldwide
June 16, 2017 By
Deadline: 30 December 2017 Colchester Zoo’s Action for the Wild Charitable Trust is seeking applications for its grant programme to assist conservation projects worldwide. The Fund supports and encourages conservation projects that address conservation priorities at both local and global levels. Objectives Colchester Zoo aims to provide financial assistance and technical advice to in situ projects in order to support the conservation of endangered species and their habitats. … [Read more...]
Call for Participants: 6th Asia Pacific Youth Parliament for Water
June 16, 2017 By
Deadline: 4 July 2017 Applicants are invited for the 6th Asia Pacific Youth Parliament for Water (APYPW) which is a gathering of youth delegates representing different countries within the Asia Pacific region. The APYPW is to bring a diversity of young voices together toward global water issues and in the process encouraging them to deeply ponder and investigate pragmatic solutions for water-related challenges that are confronted today. By offering a variety of programs and activities from … [Read more...]
