A G R I C U L T U R E
Inviting Proposals for Expert Groups
2014-2015. Inter-disciplinary SIANI Expert Groups contribute to understanding
emerging issues related to food security
and nutrition in low-income countries. The groups include diverse
stakeholders in academia, NGOs, private businesses, government, etc., that
promote activities to strengthen Swedish actors and their partners in matters
of agriculture for the developing world. If groups are not based in Sweden,
they must link directly to Swedish organizations and resources. SIANA provides
seed funds to group coordinators. The deadline to submit proposals is 01 August 2014.
The International Plant Nutrition
Institute IPNI Science Award recognizes and promotes distinguished
contributions by scientists involved with global ecological intensification of crop production. The
Award of US$5 thousand is presented each year. Eligibility extends to
agronomists, crop scientists, soil scientists, and food scientists in the
public and private sectors of all countries. The deadline for nominations is 30 September 2014.
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SFS-18-2015: Small farms
but global markets: the role of small and family farms in food and nutrition
security (page
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February 2015
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Southern and East Africa, 8th Call for
Proposals. The EEP for Southern and East Africa announces its 8th call for
proposals. The program invites applications in support of local private sector projects in renewable energy
and energy efficiency that are close to commercial maturity, but that need
a limited amount of bridging finance to enable sustainable business growth.
Projects should be implemented in one or more of the following partner
countries: Botswana, Burundi, Kenya, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda,
Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.The maximum
grant allocation ranges from €200 thousand to €1 million, depending on the
level of co-financing.The deadline for submitting concept notes is 16 July 2014.
The Wellcome Trust announces its 2nd
call for proposals in Sustaining Health. The Trust is particularly interested
in research on the health impacts of
climate change mitigation and adaptation measures, and the health impacts
of feeding a world population of nine billion people by 2050. Pilot projects
may address any aspect of the interplay between health, environment, and
nutrition but key is a focus on health. The Trust encourages new
interdisciplinary and cross-sector partnerships such as between biomedical
researchers and those working in social, economic, environmental, climate,
engineering, agricultural, development, and computer sciences. Awards are of
the order of £250 thousand, exceptionally up to £500 thousand. The deadline for
concept notes is 25 July 2014.
DFID funds BRACED ("Building
Resilience and Adaptation to Climate Extremes and Disasters") to build the
resilience of people to extreme climate
events in selected countries of the Sahel, Sub-Saharan Africa, and South
Asia. Grants are to nonprofit NGOs that lead consortia with project partners
(e.g., other NGOs, local governments, research organizations, UN agencies, and
the private sector). The current call is for full proposals from projects that
were awarded Project Development Grants. The deadline for full proposals is 31 July 2014.
The Energy Globe Award is for projects
that conserve and protect natural
resources, or that employ renewable
energy. The international winner in each category ("earth,"
"water," "fire," "air," and "youth") is
awarded €10 thousand. Applicants can be individuals as well as organizations
(i.e., private companies and corporations, development NGOs, community
associations, government agencies, and others). The deadline for submissions is
22 September
2014.
B I O D I V E R S I T Y
This Competition seeks innovative ways
to reduce the amount of fisheries
by-catch while protecting the environment. The contest is open worldwide
and will be judged by fisheries experts, gear technologists, fishermen,
scientists, researchers, and conservationists. The grand prize is US$30
thousand, and several additional prizes will be offered. The deadline is 31 August 2014.
Axé sur l’opérationnel, SEP2D s’inscrit
dans l’esprit de REDD+, de la mise en œuvre du protocole de Nagoya et de la Stratégie
Mondiale de Conservation des Plantes (SMCP) révisée. Dans tous les domaines,
l’accent sera mis sur les actions, enseignements et projets qui auront un fort
impact REDD+ et/ou participeront à la valorisation
de la biodiversité végétale. Des partenariats seront développés avec le
secteur privé. Six établissements français ont joué un rôle moteur dans SEP :
l’IRD, le MNHN, le CIRAD, le CNRS, et les Universités Pierre et Marie Curie, et
Montpellier.
Mai
2014 : En cas de décision positive de l'AFD, démarrage
de SEPDD
Début
2015 : Démarrage effectif de
SEPDD ; projets, actions,
opérations-pilotes
Co-administered by the UK
Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the UK's
Department for International Development (DFID), the Darwin Initiative contributes
knowledge that links biodiversity conservation and poverty reduction in low and
middle-income countries. There are no restrictions on the nationality or
location of applicants. Closing dates are 03 July 2014 for Main Projects (Stage
1); 08 July 2014 for Post Projects; 04 August 2014 for Darwin Plus (i.e.,
British Overseas Territories); 27 October 2014 for Scoping Awards; and 27
October 2014 for Darwin Fellowships.
USAID's Office of Foreign
Disaster Assistance seeks to fund an NGO that works internationally to build
the capacity and technical knowledge of Kenyan NGOs in matters of disaster risk
reduction at the community level in the event of future droughts. Thematic
areas include management of water supply, agriculture and livestock, and
others. The project will operate in one or more of Turkana, Garissa, Wajir,
Mandera, and Marsabit as the basis for expansion to other organizations across
Kenya. Funding Opportunity APS-OFDA-14-000008. The application deadline is 30 November
2014. Link
Fellowships/Scholarships
New Zealand's government provides a
variety of opportunities for training and university study through the New
Zealand Aid Program, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The priorities
often include agriculture, renewable
energy, fisheries, disaster risk management, and other areas related to
natural resources and environment. Application deadlines are specific to each
country/regional program. The deadline for applicants from Africa is 01 August 2014.
The Christensen Fund makes grants to
indigenous-led and community-based organizations for projects that combine
biodiversity with cultural diversity. Most grants are in the range of US$50 thousand
to US$100 thousand for one or two years. Application dates are 01 August through
31 August for project pre-proposals from
the African Rift Valley.
In collaboration with the Global Water
Partnership, Australia's International Water Center announces funding for four
international candidates accepted into the Master of Integrated Water
Management. Two scholarships are for female candidates who are nationals in the
85 countries of the Global Water Partnership. Two other scholarships are open
to international students, men and women, anywhere in the world who meet the
eligibility requirements. The application deadline is 01 August 2014.
IDRC makes research awards to citizens
and permanent residents of Canada, and to citizens of developing countries. The
award provides for a one-year paid program of research in addition to hands-on
experience in research management, grant administration, and the use of
knowledge from an international perspective. Program areas include agriculture
and food security; climate change and water; and several others. Applicants
should be enrolled, or have previously completed, their masters or doctoral
degrees at recognized universities. IDRC identifies countries not eligible for
awards, as well as countries requiring prior approval. The deadline for
applications is 06 August 2014.
Organization for Women in Science for
the Developing World (OWSD) -- OWSD supports female scientists in Sub-Saharan
Africa and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) with doctoral fellowships in the
natural sciences. The fellowships are for the pursuit of a doctoral degree at a
host institution in a developing country, but not in the applicant's home
country. Applicants should be qualified young women science graduates
(generally below 40 years of age), who have an M.Sc. degree or outstanding
B.Sc. in the natural sciences. The application deadline is 15 August 2014.
International
Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) -- Freezailah Fellowships, Second Cycle
2014. ITTO makes grants through the Freezailah Fellowship Fund for training
opportunities, demonstration tours, participation in conferences and workshops,
preparation of technical papers, and post-graduate degrees. Grants up to US$10
thousand are in support of sustainable tropical forest management. Applicants
are young and mid-career professionals in ITTO's member countries; most grants
are to individuals in the developing countries. The deadline for the second
application cycle in 2014 is 22 August 2014.
Women scientists who are nationals or
permanent residents of any country in Sub-Saharan Africa can apply for the 2014
L’Oréal-UNESCO regional fellowships. The program offers five fellowships of €5
thousand each to African Ph.D. students, and another five fellowships of €10
thousand each to African postdoctoral researchers. The age limit for applicants
is 40 years for Ph.D students, and 45 years for post-doc researchers. The
application deadline is 21 August 2014.
The Norman E. Borlaug Leadership
Enhancement in Agriculture Program (Borlaug LEAP) offers fellowships for graduate
students from developing countries for agricultural research at universities in
the USA. The program currently invites applications from citizens of
USAID-assisted countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Each research project is
coordinated by a university in the student's home country, a university in the
USA, and a mentor in the Consultative Group for International Agricultural
Research (CGIAR). The next application deadline is 02 December 2014.
Innovative Doctoral Education for Global Food Security
The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (Sweden) and Makerere University (Uganda) invite qualified applicants to participate in the upcoming course(s) and workshop(s) focused on teaching and learning in higher education. The project will cover the costs of travel, housing and meals during the course and/or workshop(s):
1)
Transferable Skills Training for Doctoral Students2)
Workshop for Lecturers: Improving and Internationalizing University Courses3)
Workshop for Doctoral Supervisors
O T H E R
The Monsanto Fund makes grants in
support of agricultural communities around the world. Grants of US$25 thousand
and more are available to tax-exempt charitable organizations for activities
and projects that address farmers'
education and training; food security; community water and sanitation; and
other local needs. Monsanto's international grants are administered at the
country level; interested persons should contact the Fund's national liaison.
The second yearly application period is 01 July 2014 through 31 August 2014.
Grants up to US$15 thousand are
available to individual young scientists in countries belonging to the
Organization of the Islamic Conference. Renewable
energy is among the eligible subject areas. The application deadline is 31 August 2014.
The Swiss Forum for International Agricultural Research annually awards
a prize to scientists working at or in association with a Swiss institution in agricultural research for development.
The best PhD or post-doc project wins CHF 5 thousand, and the best masters
project CHF 1 thousand. The application deadline is 15 July 2014.
The Australian Center for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) awards
the John Dillon Fellowships to young agricultural scientists and economists in
developing countries for professional visits to Australia. The fellowships aim
to develop leadership skills in
agricultural research management, agricultural policy, and/or extension
technologies. Applicants are citizens of ACIAR's priority partner countries who
spend several weeks at one or two host Australian organizations. ACIAR funds
eight to ten John Dillon fellowships per year. The deadline for applications is
31 August 2014.
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