Deadline: 31 July 2016 The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) invites applications for its grants program, offering financial assistance to the organizers of international and regional scientific conferences, workshops, symposia and special meetings in the developing world, with funds provided by the … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: TWAS Grants for Scientific Meetings in Developing Country
Latest Grants and Resources in Niger
View the latest grants and resources for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals in Niger.
Nominations Open for UNESCO/Emir Jaber al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah Prize 2016!
Deadline: 15 September 2016 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is seeking nominations for Emir Jaber al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah Prize for Digital Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities with an aim to recognize the outstanding contributions of individuals … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for UNESCO/Emir Jaber al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah Prize 2016!
DST Call for Applications: C. V. Raman International Fellowship for African Researchers 2016
Deadline: 30 September 2016 Department of Science and Technology (DST) and Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India (GoI), through the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) have launched the C.V. Raman Fellowship for African Researchers programme under the … [Read more...] about DST Call for Applications: C. V. Raman International Fellowship for African Researchers 2016
Call for Applications: Understanding the Energy – Health – Natural Disasters nexus in African cities
Deadline: 15 August 2016 The International Council for Science (ICSU), in partnership with the Network of African Science Academies (NASAC) and the International Social Science Council (ISSC), is currently seeking pre-proposals to identify collaborative research projects engaging atleast with two … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Understanding the Energy – Health – Natural Disasters nexus in African cities
KU Leuven ‘s Specialization Grants: Supporting High-Quality & Innovative Research
Deadline: 30 September 2016 KU Leuven is seeking applications for its Specialization Grants for researchers, offers a wide variety of international master’s programmes, all supported by high-quality, innovative, interdisciplinary research. Aims KU Leuven offering travel grants to researchers from … [Read more...] about KU Leuven ‘s Specialization Grants: Supporting High-Quality & Innovative Research
Apply for CROP International Studies in Poverty Prize 2016!
Deadline: 31 July 2016 The Comparative Research Programme on Poverty (CROP) is currently seeking applications for its International Studies in Poverty Prize 2016 with an aim to recognise works challenging the dominant thinking and knowledge about poverty and providing sound contributions to the … [Read more...] about Apply for CROP International Studies in Poverty Prize 2016!
Prince Bernhard Nature Fund: Accepting Proposals to help save Critically Endangered Flora and Fauna
Deadline: 1 September 2016 The Prince Bernhard Nature Fund (PBNF) is currently accepting grant proposals from organizations with an aim to help save critically endangered flora and fauna in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia and Latin America. Organizations from other regions can … [Read more...] about Prince Bernhard Nature Fund: Accepting Proposals to help save Critically Endangered Flora and Fauna
Applications Open for WAAW Foundation’s Annual Scholarship Initiative
Deadline: 1 August 2016 WAAW (Working to Advance Science and Technology Education for African Women) Foundation awards Annual Scholarship to students who demonstrate need and prove their status as full time students in a STEM related course in an African University. The foundation’s annual … [Read more...] about Applications Open for WAAW Foundation’s Annual Scholarship Initiative
Apply for the Young African Entrepreneurs Competition 2016
Deadline: 30 July 2016 The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) is seeking applicants for its Young African Entrepreneurs Competition 2016. The Young African entrepreneurs deserve every opportunity to be supported to succeed in their business ventures; they … [Read more...] about Apply for the Young African Entrepreneurs Competition 2016
Weeden Foundation Grant Programs: Seeking Applications to Protect Biodiversity
Deadline: 5 August 2016 The Weeden Foundation is accepting letter of intents from organizations for its various funding programs in order to protect biodiversity. The Foundation works to protect old-growth forests, expand habitats for endangered species on public and private lands, and link key … [Read more...] about Weeden Foundation Grant Programs: Seeking Applications to Protect Biodiversity
Submit your Entries for National Geographic Foundation ‘s World Legacy Award 2016
Deadline: 20 August 2016 The National Geographic Foundation is currently inviting applications for its World Legacy Award 2016 with an aim to support sustainable tourism, including environmental friendly operations, protection of natural and cultural heritage, and support for the well-being of … [Read more...] about Submit your Entries for National Geographic Foundation ‘s World Legacy Award 2016
MTV Staying Alive Grant: Preventing HIV Among Young People
Deadline: 28 August 2016 MTV Staying Alive Grant program invites young people, passionate about HIV awareness, to contribute towards fighting HIV globally. Since 2005, the program has been granting sums of money to young inspiring people, the people fighting to beat HIV in their local communities … [Read more...] about MTV Staying Alive Grant: Preventing HIV Among Young People
Global Entrepreneurship Network: Accepting Applications for Startup Open 2016
Deadline: 30 September 2016 Global Entrepreneurship Network is currently accepting applications for its Startup Open 2016 global competition that is open to entrepreneurs from any industry with a new business that has yet to raise any outside capital from angel investors, venture capital firms or … [Read more...] about Global Entrepreneurship Network: Accepting Applications for Startup Open 2016
EDCTP: Optimizing the Use of Products for Poverty-Related Diseases among People
Deadline: 29 September 2016 The European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) is currently inviting applications for its Clinical Trials and Operational Research Studies to Optimize the Use of Products for Poverty-Related Diseases in Mothers, Newborns, Children and/or … [Read more...] about EDCTP: Optimizing the Use of Products for Poverty-Related Diseases among People
EDCTP: Strategic Actions Supporting Large-Scale Clinical Trials
Deadline: 13 October 2016 The European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) is currently inviting applications for its Strategic Actions Supporting Large-Scale Clinical Trials with an aim to support distinct strategic actions (clinical research activities) which are part of … [Read more...] about EDCTP: Strategic Actions Supporting Large-Scale Clinical Trials
NWO-WOTRO Call for Proposals: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Research Programme
Deadline: 13 October 2016 NWO-WOTRO is currently inviting proposals for its Sexual and Reproductive Health Research (SRHR) Programme with an aim to generate insights in and a better understanding of processes that determine and strengthen the sexual and reproductive health of people, as well as … [Read more...] about NWO-WOTRO Call for Proposals: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Research Programme
ESRC Global Challenges Research Fund: Strengthening Capability for Research and Innovation
Deadline: 6 September 2016 The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) is seeking applicants for its Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) Centres competition 2016 in order to strengthen capability for research and innovation within both UK and developing countries, providing an agile response … [Read more...] about ESRC Global Challenges Research Fund: Strengthening Capability for Research and Innovation
UNESCO MGIEP Conference: TAGe on Prevention of Violent Extremism through Education
Deadline: 5 August 2016 Are you between ages 25 to 35? Are you engaged in PVE/E or related domain as an educator, trainer, practitioner, member of a non-Governmental organization, media professional, documentary filmmaker, private sector professional, policy maker, researcher, academic, or in any … [Read more...] about UNESCO MGIEP Conference: TAGe on Prevention of Violent Extremism through Education
EDCTP: Seeking Applications to Strengthen the Capacity of Health Systems
Deadline: 29 September 2016 The European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) is currently inviting applications for its Strategic Actions Supporting Health Systems/Services Optimization Research Capacities in Cooperation with Development Assistance Initiatives with an aim … [Read more...] about EDCTP: Seeking Applications to Strengthen the Capacity of Health Systems
Open Society Foundation’s Independent Journalism and Innovation Grant Program
Deadline: 30 July 2016 The Open Society Foundation is seeking applicants for its Independent Journalism and Innovation Grant program with an aim to support promising initiatives led by individuals or collectives that strive to improve their journalism under difficult circumstances, such as … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundation’s Independent Journalism and Innovation Grant Program
Call for Proposals: PFAN WAFCEF-3 West Africa Forum for Clean Energy Financing
Deadline: 30 August 2016 The CTI Private Financing Advisory Network (CTI PFAN) is currently accepting proposals from Project developers in West African countries for its 3rd Edition of the West African Forum for Clean Energy Financing (WAFCEF3) Business Plan Competition. The WAFCEF3 Business plan … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: PFAN WAFCEF-3 West Africa Forum for Clean Energy Financing
Bureau of DRL: Seeking Applications for Global Anti-Corruption Consortium Projects
Deadline: 31 August 2016 The United States Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is seeking applications from eligible organisations for the program entitled "Global Anti-Corruption Consortium" with an aim to support civil society-led investigations and efforts … [Read more...] about Bureau of DRL: Seeking Applications for Global Anti-Corruption Consortium Projects
Horowitz Foundation’s 2016 Awards: Understanding the Major Fields of Social Sciences
Deadline: 31 January 2017 The Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy is seeking applicants for its 2016 Awards in order to support the advancement of research and understanding in the major fields of the social sciences. Aim to support emerging scholars through small grants to promote … [Read more...] about Horowitz Foundation’s 2016 Awards: Understanding the Major Fields of Social Sciences
Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program: Inviting Practitioners, Scholars & Journalists Worldwide
Deadline Extended till 1 November 2016 The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is seeking applicants for its Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program, which offers five-month fellowships to practitioners to focus on strategies and best practices for developing democracy in their country of … [Read more...] about Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program: Inviting Practitioners, Scholars & Journalists Worldwide
Africa Open Data Network Research Coordination: Pursuing Data-Driven Sustainable Development
Deadline: 15 August 2016 The Open Data for Development Network (OD4D) is seeking applications for its Africa Open Data Network (AODN) with an aim to support the sharing of emerging evidence among diverse data actors, stakeholders, communities and enthusiasts, mobilizing them for a greater impact. … [Read more...] about Africa Open Data Network Research Coordination: Pursuing Data-Driven Sustainable Development
LAUNCH Nordic Innovation Challenge 2016: Inviting Innovators from Around the World
Deadline: 1 September 2016 The LAUNCH Nordic Innovation Challenge 2016 is accepting applications to address this year's challenge: Closed Loop Solutions for a future of sustainable materials and manufacturing. LAUNCH Nordic is a partnership between pioneering companies and public organizations … [Read more...] about LAUNCH Nordic Innovation Challenge 2016: Inviting Innovators from Around the World
Joint Global Health Trials Scheme: Improving Health in Low and Middle Income Countries
Deadline: 15 September 2016 The UK Department for International Development (DFID), the UK Medical Research Council (MRC), the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and the Wellcome Trust have jointly announced a seventh call for proposals to fund global health trials in order to generate … [Read more...] about Joint Global Health Trials Scheme: Improving Health in Low and Middle Income Countries
2016 ICTD Award: Promoting Mountain Development & Environmental Conservation
Deadline: 30 November 2016 The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) is seeking applicants for its 2016 ICT for Mountain Development Award with an aim to promote mountain development and environmental conservation. ICIMOD‘s mission is to enable sustainable and resilient … [Read more...] about 2016 ICTD Award: Promoting Mountain Development & Environmental Conservation
IWMF Call for Applications: Inviting International Women Journalists for Mexico and Mexico-U.S. Border Reporting Trips
Deadline: 7 August 2016 The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is currently inviting applications from women journalists for its Mexico and Mexico-U.S. Border Reporting Trips with an aim to reduce the gender gap in international media and to support women journalists interested in … [Read more...] about IWMF Call for Applications: Inviting International Women Journalists for Mexico and Mexico-U.S. Border Reporting Trips
PEP Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI): Inviting Applicants for Institutionalization Projects
Deadline: 1 August 2016 The Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP) invites developing country-based research centers/institutes to submit an expression of interest (EOI) to undertake a series of policy research activities from late 2016 to 2018. The Institutionalization project (IP) aims to develop … [Read more...] about PEP Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI): Inviting Applicants for Institutionalization Projects
UNDP: Undertaking Research project(s) on Preventing and Responding to Violent Extremism in Africa
Deadline: 9 August 2016 UNDP Regional Support Centre for Africa (RSC), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, invites interested universities, think tanks and research institutions to indicate their interest in undertaking research project(s) under the UNDP regional and multi-country Programme on Preventing and … [Read more...] about UNDP: Undertaking Research project(s) on Preventing and Responding to Violent Extremism in Africa
Partnership for Economic Policy: Call for Proposals for Policy Analysis on Growth and Employment Program
Deadline: 15 September 2016 The Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP) has announced a call for proposals for projects on “Policy Analysis on Growth and Employment” (PAGE) in developing countries with an aim to support high quality research, capacity development, and policy engagement for growth and … [Read more...] about Partnership for Economic Policy: Call for Proposals for Policy Analysis on Growth and Employment Program
Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies: Inviting Applicants for Bank of Montreal Visiting Scholar in Women’s Studies
Deadline: 31 December 2016 The Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies at the University of Ottawa is inviting applications for its Bank of Montreal Visiting Scholar in Women’s Studies for 2017-2018. The purpose of this fund is to attract highly qualified researchers working on feminist, women’s … [Read more...] about Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies: Inviting Applicants for Bank of Montreal Visiting Scholar in Women’s Studies
Apply for Humphrey Fellowship Program! Strengthening Leadership Skills through Mutual Exchange of Knowledge
Deadline: 1 October 2016 Applicants are invited for the Humphrey Fellowship Program, is for experienced professionals interested in strengthening their leadership skills through a mutual exchange of knowledge and understanding about issues of common concern in the U.S. and Fellows’ home … [Read more...] about Apply for Humphrey Fellowship Program! Strengthening Leadership Skills through Mutual Exchange of Knowledge
SEI Sida Conference Strategic Fund for Gender Equality, Sustainable Development & Poverty Reduction
Deadline: 30 September 2016 With support from the Government of Sweden, Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) is inviting organizations across Asia to submit concept notes for SEIA Sida Conference Strategic Fund, to promote informed dialogue where different groups and stakeholders can share … [Read more...] about SEI Sida Conference Strategic Fund for Gender Equality, Sustainable Development & Poverty Reduction
Nominations Open for GEM-TECH Awards 2016! Recognizing Exceptional Work in Accelerating Gender Empowerment
Deadline: 31 July 2016 The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) along with UN Women is seeking nominations for its GEM-TECH Awards with an aim to celebrate personal or organizational achievements and innovative strategies to advance Gender Equality and Mainstreaming in the area of … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for GEM-TECH Awards 2016! Recognizing Exceptional Work in Accelerating Gender Empowerment
VGIF Small Grants Program: Seeking Letter of Intent from Grassroot Women-led Projects in Developing Countries
Deadline: 22 July 2016 Virginia Gildersleeve International Fund (VGIF) is seeking letter of intent to provide small grants to the projects that are led by women and that help empower women and girls, in grassroots communities. VGIF was founded in 1969 and has funded over 515 projects in 93 … [Read more...] about VGIF Small Grants Program: Seeking Letter of Intent from Grassroot Women-led Projects in Developing Countries
MacArthur Foundation’s Human Rights Grant Program: Enhancing Criminal Justice & Defend free Expression
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year The MacArthur Foundation is seeking applicants for its Human Rights Grant Program in order to strengthen human rights protections, advance government accountability, and improve the reach and quality of justice. The foundation’s grant … [Read more...] about MacArthur Foundation’s Human Rights Grant Program: Enhancing Criminal Justice & Defend free Expression
Applications Open for Human Rights Essay Award 2017!
Deadline: 1 February 2017 Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law is currently inviting applicants for its Human Rights Essay Award 2017. The Human Rights Essay Award is an annual competition sponsored by the Academy and seeks to stimulate the production of scholarly work in international … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Human Rights Essay Award 2017!
Nominations Open for Stockholm Water Prize 2017: Improving the Human Rights and Basic Service
Deadline: 25 September 2016 Nominations are open for Stockholm Water Prize 2017 by Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) with a mission to generate and promote knowledge, solutions and tools leading to water-wise decisions for sustainable development. Thematic Areas Water … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Stockholm Water Prize 2017: Improving the Human Rights and Basic Service
2016 Open Society Fellowship Programme: Supporting Fundamental Open Society Challenges
Deadline: 7 September 2016 The Open Society Foundation is seeking applications for its 2016 Open Society Fellowship Programme with an aim to support individuals pursuing innovative and unconventional approaches to fundamental open society challenges. The fellowship funds work that will enrich … [Read more...] about 2016 Open Society Fellowship Programme: Supporting Fundamental Open Society Challenges
2016 INGO Call for Proposals: Supporting the Work of Human Rights Defenders
Deadline: 1 August 2016 The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland (MFA) is seeking Proposals from International Non-Governmental Organisations (INGOs) for human rights work that has the development and welfare of developing countries. Focus Areas Fighting Impunity for human rights … [Read more...] about 2016 INGO Call for Proposals: Supporting the Work of Human Rights Defenders
Nominations Open for 2017 International Grinnell Prize of $100,000!
Deadline: 9 October 2016 The Grinnell College is seeking applicants for its 2017 Grinnell Prize. The Grinnell College Innovator for Social Justice Prize, or the Grinnell Prize, directly reflects Grinnell’s historic mission to educate men and women who are prepared in life and work to use their … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2017 International Grinnell Prize of $100,000!
African Women’s Development Fund: Focusing on Respect for Women’s Human Rights
Deadline: 19 September 2016 The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is seeking applicants from local, national, sub-regional and regional organisations in Africa working towards women’s empowerment. The AWDF is an institutional capacity-building and programme development fund, which aims to … [Read more...] about African Women’s Development Fund: Focusing on Respect for Women’s Human Rights
Nominations Open for the Prize for Human Rights 2016: Protecting Human Rights Worldwide
Deadline: 30 September 2016 Nominations are open for the 2016 “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity” Human Rights Prize of the French Republic, awarded by the Prime Minister of the French Government in order to reward actions of civil society, individual and collective, for the defense and protection of … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for the Prize for Human Rights 2016: Protecting Human Rights Worldwide
DFID: Global Learning for Adaptive Management (GLAM) Programme
Deadline: 28 July 2016 The UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) seeks applications for its Global Learning for Adaptive Management (GLAM) programme to support adaptive management in DFID and USAID programmes. Adaptive management has gained traction as an approach to improving … [Read more...] about DFID: Global Learning for Adaptive Management (GLAM) Programme
2016/2017 WISE Accelerator Program: Supporting Innovative Projects in Fields of Education
Deadline: 8 September 2016 The Qatar Foundation is seeking applicants for its 2016/2017 WISE Accelerator program with a motive to support the development of innovative projects in the field of education. The WISE Accelerator serves as an intermediary to connect the selected projects to an … [Read more...] about 2016/2017 WISE Accelerator Program: Supporting Innovative Projects in Fields of Education
Bureau of INL Enforcement Affairs: Legal Education Visiting Scholar Program for Afghanistan
Deadline: 16 August 2016 The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is seeking applications from organizations for a program entitled “Legal Education Visiting Scholar Program for Afghanistan” with an aim to provide Afghan law students at the public universities, from … [Read more...] about Bureau of INL Enforcement Affairs: Legal Education Visiting Scholar Program for Afghanistan
UNESCO Learning City Award 2017: Developing Learning Cities around the World
Deadline: 31 August 2016 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is currently inviting applications for its Learning City Award 2017 with an aim to encourage and reward progress achieved in developing learning cities around the world. The Award is conferred on … [Read more...] about UNESCO Learning City Award 2017: Developing Learning Cities around the World
Positive Action Community Challenges: Empowering Girls in Emergency Settings Prize
Deadline: 5 September 2016 The Positive Action for Woman & Girls, in partnership with Every Woman, Every Child is pleased to announce the launch of an Empowering Girls In Emergency Settings (EmGEmS) Prize to address the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) needs of adolescents girls in … [Read more...] about Positive Action Community Challenges: Empowering Girls in Emergency Settings Prize
