Deadline: 30 April 2018 Applications for 2018-2019 WZB-ISSC Global Fellowship Programme are now open which enables an outstanding early-career social scientist residing and working in a low- or middle-income country to conduct research at WZB for up to six months. Through their Global … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2018-2019 WZB-ISSC Global Fellowship Programme!
Latest Grants and Resources in South Sudan
View the latest grants and resources for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals in South Sudan.
Applications Open for Palliative Care Development in Africa’s Small Grants Programme!
Deadline: 1 September 2018 The Trustees of the True Colours Trust have set aside funds towards a small grants programme for hospices and palliative care providers across Africa to support the development of palliative care. Applications and approved grants are administered by the African … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Palliative Care Development in Africa’s Small Grants Programme!
Applications Open for Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers 2018!
Deadline: 18 May 2018 Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) is seeking applications for its Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers 2018 to increase motivation among young researchers contributing to research and development in agriculture, … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers 2018!
Applications Open for Accelerating Women Entrepreneurs Prize!
Deadline: 25 April 2018 Feed the Future is currently accepting applications for its Accelerating Women Entrepreneurs prize to access investment advice, business analysis, and other services to take their agribusinesses to the next level. This prize will help women take their businesses to the next … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Accelerating Women Entrepreneurs Prize!
British Council: Seeking Applications for Creative Enterprise Programme
Deadline: 1 April 2018 British Council is seeking applications for its Creative Enterprise Programme to support entrepreneurs who are already in the process of setting up their own creative enterprise. The workshop content and activities are relevant to people whose businesses are up-and-running … [Read more...] about British Council: Seeking Applications for Creative Enterprise Programme
Fund for Internet Research and Development: Africa Grants 2018
Deadline: 6 April 2018 The Fund for Internet Research and Development (FIRE) is currently accepting applications for its Africa Grants 2018. The beneficiaries will be provided with series of institutional strengthening and capacity building activities aimed at providing the knowledge, tools and … [Read more...] about Fund for Internet Research and Development: Africa Grants 2018
China provides US$6 million to assist Refugees and People hit by Drought in Ethiopia
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has announced a contribution of US$6 million from the Government of the People’s Republic of China to assist refugees and people suffering because of drought in the Somali region of Ethiopia. Over the last two years, China has contributed a total of … [Read more...] about China provides US$6 million to assist Refugees and People hit by Drought in Ethiopia
Japan announces US$72.3 million to WFP to meet Hunger needs in 23 Countries
The Government of Japan has announced the contribution of US$72.3 million to WFP to meet urgent hunger needs in 23 countries contribution. The generous infusion of funding will enable WFP to provide vital food and nutrition assistance in 23 countries across the Middle East, Africa, and … [Read more...] about Japan announces US$72.3 million to WFP to meet Hunger needs in 23 Countries
Wellcome Trust: Seeking Applications for Investigator Awards in Science
Deadline: 24 July 2018 The Wellcome Trust is currently accepting applications for its Investigator Awards in Science that enable independent researchers with a compelling research vision to tackle the most important questions in science. Benefits research expenses staff materials … [Read more...] about Wellcome Trust: Seeking Applications for Investigator Awards in Science
Applications Open for the Africa Innovation Summit 2018 to mobilize Innovation Potential of Africa!
Deadline: 30 March 2018 Applications are now open for the Africa Innovation Summit 2018 which is an Africa-wide and home grown initiative aimed at harnessing the innovation potential of the continent. The goal is to engage as many people as possible in order to build a broad constituency in … [Read more...] about Applications Open for the Africa Innovation Summit 2018 to mobilize Innovation Potential of Africa!
Nominations Open for AU-RIATT-ESA Media Award on Reporting Child Marriage in Africa!
Deadline: 23 March 2018 Nominations are open for the AU-RIATT-ESA reporting on Child Marriage in Africa Awards 2018 that are presented to individual journalists that have significantly contributed to the promotion of the principles espoused by the Campaign to end Child Marriage in Africa through … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for AU-RIATT-ESA Media Award on Reporting Child Marriage in Africa!
Cerebro Labs: Seeking Applications for its Cerebro Startup Challenge
Deadline: 23 March 2018 Cerebro Labs is seeking applications for its Cerebro Startup Challenge to help startups create a disruptive value proposition, innovate their business models, and accelerate their business growth through an array of business support services. The challenge aims to assist … [Read more...] about Cerebro Labs: Seeking Applications for its Cerebro Startup Challenge
Health Systems Research Initiative: Providing evidence to strengthen health systems in LMICs
Deadline: 5 June 2018 The Department for International Development (DFID), the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), the Medical Research Council (MRC) and the Wellcome Trust (WT) jointly fund the Health Systems Research Initiative. Aims The funders aim for a significant majority of … [Read more...] about Health Systems Research Initiative: Providing evidence to strengthen health systems in LMICs
Wellcome Foundation: Seeking Applications for Master’s Awards in Humanities and Social Science
Deadline University nomination deadline: 23 March 2018 Application deadline: 2 May 2018 The Wellcome Foundation is seeking applications for its Master's Awards in Humanities and Social Science that enable researchers to undertake humanities or social science Master's courses in any area … [Read more...] about Wellcome Foundation: Seeking Applications for Master’s Awards in Humanities and Social Science
Apply for G(irls)20 Summit in Argentina!
Deadline: 6 April 2018 Applications are open for the G(irls)20 Summit in Argentina. 20+ young women from around the world will arrive in Buenos Aires for a week of leadership training, social enterprise development and mentoring by female leaders in the business and public sectors. Delegates … [Read more...] about Apply for G(irls)20 Summit in Argentina!
Call for Applications: 2018 Mwalimu Nyerere African Union Scholarship Scheme
Deadline: 30 April 2018 Applications are open for the 2018 Mwalimu Nyerere African Union Scholarship Scheme to encourage the participation of young African female students at postgraduate level, for Masters and PhD programmes in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: 2018 Mwalimu Nyerere African Union Scholarship Scheme
Sida: Inviting Applicants for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Training Programme
Deadline: 10 April 2018 The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) has commissioned Lund University (LU) to carry out an advanced training programme on the topic of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). The International Training Programme in SRHR is designed for … [Read more...] about Sida: Inviting Applicants for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Training Programme
ALC Call for Applications: Peace and Security Fellowship for African Women
Deadline: 8 April 2018 The African Leadership Centre (ALC) has announced a call for applications for the Peace and Security Fellowship for African Women for 2018/2019. This Fellowship is an intellectual and financial award to those who are able to portray convincing demonstrable or potential … [Read more...] about ALC Call for Applications: Peace and Security Fellowship for African Women
International Women’s Day: A List of Open Opportunities on Women’s Empowerment
Nominations Open for 2018 UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education! Deadline: 11 May 2018 Nominations are open for the 2018 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education. The UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s … [Read more...] about International Women’s Day: A List of Open Opportunities on Women’s Empowerment
UNESCO U40 Empowered: Women Entrepreneurs Powering the Digital Creative Industries
Deadline: 16 April 2018 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has launched a new initiative with Sabrina Ho “U40 Empowered: Women entrepreneurs powering the digital creative industries”. This initiative expands the actions of the International Fund for Cultural … [Read more...] about UNESCO U40 Empowered: Women Entrepreneurs Powering the Digital Creative Industries
Wellcome Foundation: Seeking Applications for Public Engagement Fund
Deadline: 3 May 2018 The Wellcome Foundation is seeking applications for its Public Engagement Fund that enable individuals and organisations to use creative approaches in engaging the public with health research. Benefits salaries fees for other people who are essential to the proposal, … [Read more...] about Wellcome Foundation: Seeking Applications for Public Engagement Fund
PlanetRomeo Foundation: Funding for Grassroots Emerging LGBTI Projects and Initiatives
Deadline: 1 April 2018 PlanetRomeo Foundation is seeking applications to provide funding up to € 5,000 to grassroots emerging LGBTI projects and initiatives, with a focus on achieving societal change in order to improve the position of LGBTI people throughout the world, with an emphasis on the most … [Read more...] about PlanetRomeo Foundation: Funding for Grassroots Emerging LGBTI Projects and Initiatives
2018 Call for Applications: Investigative Journalism Grants
Deadline: 27 April 2018 The Africa-China Reporting Project (the Project) at Wits Journalism is inviting all journalists to submit proposals for a series of Africa-China investigative journalism grants intended for larger and more expansive investigations. This series of grants will be supervised … [Read more...] about 2018 Call for Applications: Investigative Journalism Grants
Call for pre-proposals: Pathways towards Sustainable African Urban Development
Deadline: 14 May 2018 The International Council for Science (ICSU), in partnership with the Network of African Science Academies (NASAC) and the International Social Science Council (ISSC) is seeking proposals to support up to 11 collaborative research projects across Africa (to the value of up to … [Read more...] about Call for pre-proposals: Pathways towards Sustainable African Urban Development
Wellcome Trust: Seeking Application for Investigator Awards in Science
Deadline: 12 March 2018 The Wellcome Trust is currently accepting applications for its Investigator Awards in Science enabling independent researchers with a compelling research vision to tackle the most important questions in science. Benefits The support includes: Research … [Read more...] about Wellcome Trust: Seeking Application for Investigator Awards in Science
Wellcome Trust: Seeking Applications for Collaborative Awards in Science
Deadline: 24 April 2018 The Wellcome Trust is seeking applications for its Collaborative Awards in Science to promote the development of new ideas and speed the pace of discovery. The scheme fund teams of researchers, consisting of independent research groups, to work together on the most … [Read more...] about Wellcome Trust: Seeking Applications for Collaborative Awards in Science
Applications Open for BBC World News Komla Dumor Award!
Deadline: 22 March 2018 Applications are open for BBC World News Komla Dumor Award that is given to an outstanding individual living and working in Africa, who combines strong journalism skills, on air flair, and an exceptional talent in telling African stories with the ambition and potential to … [Read more...] about Applications Open for BBC World News Komla Dumor Award!
Applications Open for African Entrepreneurship Award 2018!
Deadline: 30 April 2018 Are you looking for mentoring to launch or grow your business or idea in Africa? Join the journey to receive free, online mentoring from over 400 entrepreneurs, investors and business owners. African Entrepreneurship Award 2018 is now accepting applications. Throughout … [Read more...] about Applications Open for African Entrepreneurship Award 2018!
SPIDER: Call for Project in Digital Health
Deadline: 12 March 2018 SPIDER is seeking project proposals in the thematic area of ICT for Health & Wellbeing. Project proposals should focus on national/local public health priorities. The proposals should present health projects where ICT is an integral part of implementation, whether basic … [Read more...] about SPIDER: Call for Project in Digital Health
African Union Commission: Call for Proposals for 2018 African Union Research Grants Programme
Deadline: 22 May 2018 The African Union Commission has launched its Second Open Call for Research Proposals under Phase II of the African Union Research Grants programme. The objective of this Call for Proposals is to award grants to finance research projects that aim to Eradicate Hunger and … [Read more...] about African Union Commission: Call for Proposals for 2018 African Union Research Grants Programme
9th Call for Applications: International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD)
Deadline: 16 April 2018 The International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) has launched its 9th call for funding requests. IFCD is a multi-donor fund established under Article 18 of the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions. Its purpose is to … [Read more...] about 9th Call for Applications: International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD)
UNESCO U40 Empowered: Women Entrepreneurs Powering the Digital Creative Industries
Deadline: 16 April 2018 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has launched a new initiative with Sabrina Ho “U40 Empowered: Women entrepreneurs powering the digital creative industries”. This initiative expands the actions of the International Fund for Cultural … [Read more...] about UNESCO U40 Empowered: Women Entrepreneurs Powering the Digital Creative Industries
African Development Bank: Inviting Applicants for Africa of my Dreams Writing Contest
Deadline: 26 March 2018 What does the Africa of your dreams look like? What hopes and dreams do you have? How do you envision the future? African Development Bank is inviting applicants for its Africa of my Dreams Writing Contest. Their goal is to unlock the potential of Africa’s youth. They … [Read more...] about African Development Bank: Inviting Applicants for Africa of my Dreams Writing Contest
Apply for Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program!
Deadline: 12 April 2018 The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) is open to women and men from developing countries with relevant professional experience and a history of supporting their countries development efforts who are applying to a master degree program in a … [Read more...] about Apply for Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program!
Applications Open for TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize!
Deadline: 16 April 2018 TWAS and Lenovo are offering the TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize, which is intended to give international recognition and visibility to outstanding scientific achievements made by individual scientists in developing countries. For the 2018 edition of the prize, TWAS will … [Read more...] about Applications Open for TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize!
Applications Open for STAARS Fellowship!
Deadline: 15 March 2018 The Structural Transformation of African Agriculture and Rural Spaces (STAARS) fellowship program announces a call for concept proposals from early-career African researchers seeking to become STAARS fellows in 2018. The fellowship will cover travel and training. STAARS … [Read more...] about Applications Open for STAARS Fellowship!
9 Open Funding Opportunities for NGOs in Africa
Here is a list of 9 open funding opportunities for NGOs and other agencies in Africa. Africa Matters: Seeking Applications for Emerging African Leaders Programme Deadline: 5 March 2018 The Africa Matters Initiative is seeking applications for its Emerging African Leaders Programme. The Africa … [Read more...] about 9 Open Funding Opportunities for NGOs in Africa
IUCN NL Small Grants for the Purchase of Nature (SPN): Enabling Strong Local Conservation NGOs to Protect Habitat
Deadline: 1 May 2018 The International Union for Conservation of Nature Netherlands (IUCN NL) is currently accepting applications for its Small grants for the Purchase of Nature (SPN) to enable strong local conservation NGOs to secure, connect and efficiently protect habitat of Red List … [Read more...] about IUCN NL Small Grants for the Purchase of Nature (SPN): Enabling Strong Local Conservation NGOs to Protect Habitat
UNDP: Small Grants to Support Victim Groups in Conflict-Affected Communities inside and Outside PoC Sites
Deadline: 2 March 2018 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced a Call for proposals from civil society organizations (CSOs) including NGOs and/or CBOs for the application of small grants to support victim groups in conflict-affected communities inside and outside PoC … [Read more...] about UNDP: Small Grants to Support Victim Groups in Conflict-Affected Communities inside and Outside PoC Sites
Applications Open for 2018 Anzisha Prize for African Youth Entrepreneurs!
Deadline: 31 March 2018 African Leadership Academy is seeking applications for the 2018 Anzisha Prize that seeks to award young entrepreneurs who have developed and implemented innovative solutions to social challenges or started successful businesses within their communities. Award … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2018 Anzisha Prize for African Youth Entrepreneurs!
Applications Open for Frame’s Travel Grant for Foreign Art Experts for Travelling to Finland!
Deadline: 28 February 2018 Applications are open for the Frame’s Travel Grant for Foreign Art Experts for Travelling to Finland to promote the international mobility and networking of art experts in order to promote the opportunities of Finnish art and artists for international interaction and the … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Frame’s Travel Grant for Foreign Art Experts for Travelling to Finland!
Nestlé Foundation Research Grants: Supporting Research in Human Nutrition
Deadline: 10 May 2018 The Nestlé Foundation is seeking applications for its Research Grants program to initiates and support research in human nutrition with public health relevance in low-income and lower middle-income countries. The results of the research projects should ideally provide a basis … [Read more...] about Nestlé Foundation Research Grants: Supporting Research in Human Nutrition
Nominations Open for Norman Borlaug Award for Field Research!
Deadline: 15 June 2018 Nominations are open for the Norman Borlaug Award for Field Research, endowed by the Rockefeller Foundation, presented every October in Des Moines, Iowa, by the World Food Prize Foundation. This award will recognize exceptional, science-based achievement in international … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Norman Borlaug Award for Field Research!
Nominations Open for The World Food Prize 2018!
Deadline: 1 May 2018 Nominations are open for “The World Food Prize” that is awarded for a specific, exceptionally significant, individual achievement at any point along the full range of the food production and distribution chain. Fields of achievement include, but are not limited to: soil and … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for The World Food Prize 2018!
National Geographic Society: Inviting Applicants for Early Career Grant
Deadline: 4 April 2018 The National Geographic Society is currently inviting applicants for its Early Career Grant which is a request for funding that offers less experienced individuals an opportunity to lead a project. The National Geographic Society awards grants for conservation, education, … [Read more...] about National Geographic Society: Inviting Applicants for Early Career Grant
National Geographic Society: Inviting Applicants for Standard Grants
Deadline: 4 April 2018 The National Geographic Society is currently inviting applicants for its Standard Grants which is a request for funding by an experienced project lead. The National Geographic Society awards grants for conservation, education, research, storytelling, and technology through … [Read more...] about National Geographic Society: Inviting Applicants for Standard Grants
Apply for UNFCCC–UNU Early Career Climate Fellowship Programme!
Deadline: 28 February 2018 Applications are open for UNFCCC–UNU Early Career Climate Fellowship Programme to offer young people from developing countries a unique opportunity to start their career at the interface between international climate policy development and research. Fellowships may last … [Read more...] about Apply for UNFCCC–UNU Early Career Climate Fellowship Programme!
Apply for USAID Partnership for Enhanced Engagement in Research Women in Science Mentoring Program!
Deadline: 16 March 2018 Applications are now open for the USAID Partnership for Enhanced Engagement in Research (PEER) Women in Science Mentoring Program. The program receives applications from across the globe, with the numbers varying regionally by gender. The PEER Program has received more … [Read more...] about Apply for USAID Partnership for Enhanced Engagement in Research Women in Science Mentoring Program!
P4G Partnership Fund: Supporting Innovative Public-Private Sector Partnerships
Deadline: 30 March 2018 Applicants are invited to submit concept notes for P4G Partnership Fund, whose purpose is to support innovative public-private sector partnerships that address global sustainable development needs. The P4G Partnership Fund will contribute to overcoming barriers related to … [Read more...] about P4G Partnership Fund: Supporting Innovative Public-Private Sector Partnerships
Apply for Research Awards for Health Professionals!
Deadline: 6 July 2018 The Wellcome Trust is inviting applications for the Research Awards for Health Professionals offering practising health professionals the opportunity to carry out humanities or social science research, in any area of health. Benefits An award will not usually be above … [Read more...] about Apply for Research Awards for Health Professionals!
