PhD Scholarships 2023
Deadline: 02
February 2023
Principal
Office: Belgium
Ghent University grants PhD scholarships to promising
students from developing countries who wish to carry out half of their PhD
research at Ghent University in Belgium. Before applying each student needs to
find a professor from Ghent University who is willing to act as their
supervisor. Supported thematic areas include biology, veterinary medicine,
agricultural economics, water management, and many others (a complete list of
faculties and research topics is provided). The deadline for scholarship applications
is 02 February 2023.
Coastal Resilience Story
Grants
Deadline: 06
February 2023
Principal
Office: International
The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) offers reporting grants
to journalists worldwide to support the production of in-depth stories that
will call attention to coastal resiliency and solutions for coastal issues. EJN
welcomes any story ideas that will explore coastal resilience issues, including
ecosystem rehabilitation, livelihood and food security, shelter and infrastructure,
land use and development. EJN expects to award grants of approximately US$1,200
each. The application deadline is 06 February 2023.
Fellowships 2023
Deadline: 07
February 2023
Principal
Office: USA
Echoing Green helps emerging social entrepreneurs around
the world with grants of seed capital and technical assistance to support their
start-up organizations. Seed funding of up to US$80 thousand over 18 months is
offered to for-profit organizations in the form of recoverable grants. Past
fellowships include examples in renewable energy, waste management, smallholder
farming, climate change, and other societal challenges in developing countries.
The next application period is 24 January through 07 February 2023.
Research Collaboration 2023
Deadline: 08
February 2023
Principal
Office: Denmark
Within the framework of Danish development cooperation,
the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls for research proposals between
Denmark and researchers in partner countries. In 2023, the following countries
are eligible for research applications: Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia,
Kenya, Niger, Palestine, Somalia (incl. Somaliland), Tanzania, and Uganda.
Eligible research themes include energy transitions; water resource management;
food and agriculture. The expected duration of research projects is up to 5
years within a maximum grant of DKK 10 million for each project. Only
universities or research-based institutions registered in Denmark and with a
capacity to (co-)supervise Ph.D. students are eligible to submit an
application. The application deadline (Phase 1) is 08 February 2023.
Marie Curie COFUND Program
Deadline: 09
February 2023
Principal
Office: International
The Marie Sklowdowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) support
research training and career development. The MSCA COFUND scheme aims at
stimulating regional, national or international programs to foster excellence
in researchers’ training, mobility, and career development. Each proposal under
the COFUND scheme shall have a sole participant that will be responsible for
matching funds to execute the proposal. Participants submit multi-annual
proposals for new or existing doctoral programs or fellowship programs that may
be run at regional, national, or international level. The application deadline
is 09 February 2023.
Youth Solutions Program
Deadline: 10
February 2023
Principal
Office: International
The Youth Solutions Program provides young innovators with
access to experts, training, and exposure to opportunities. You have an
innovative solution that addresses one or more of the SDGs. The UN Sustainable
Development Solutions Network seeks early-stage startups that have a prototype
and are actively testing with users or beneficiaries. Young entrepreneurs will
benefit from a 6 week program that helps them to become investment ready. The
application deadline is 10 February 2023.
GSMA AgriTech Accelerator
Deadline: 10
February 2023
Principal
Office: Germany
The GSMA AgriTech Accelerator aims to support the growth
of innovative, revenue-generating digital agriculture solutions that support
smallholder farmers' livelihoods and resilience to climate change. The GSMA
will provide up to 10 selected applicants with technical assistance for a
period of two years to support the scaling of their digital solutions. The
application deadline is 10 February 2023.
Next Generation Social
Sciences in Africa 2023
Deadline: 10
February 2023
Principal
Office: USA
The Social Science Research Council offers fellowships to
support the advancement of social science faculty in Sub-Saharan Africa toward
completion of doctoral degrees in topics of peace, security, and development.
Past topics have included some related to climate change and land issues. The
postdoctoral writing fellowship supports up to six months of completing an
article or book manuscript through a stipend of up to US$3,000. Applicants must
be citizens of and reside in a Sub-Saharan African country while holding a
current faculty position at an accredited college or university in Ghana,
Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, or Uganda. The application deadline is
10 February 2023.
Scientific Equipment for
Research and Education
Deadline: 11
February 2023
Principal
Office: USA
Seeding Labs welcomes applications to participate in
Instrumental Access. The program makes high-quality laboratory equipment and
supplies more affordable to university departments in low- and middle-income
countries. Seeding Labs receives donated equipment from a variety of sources,
including research institutions and manufacturers. Applicants submit online
requests for items included in the Seeding Labs equipment inventory. Items are
mainly for biology and chemistry. The average value of the items included in a
shipment, based on the secondary (used) market, is generally in the range of
US$100 thousand. The recipient organizations are charged a fee (based on their
country's income level) for program administration, equipment warehousing,
equipment packing, and ocean freight. The deadline for submissions is 11
February 2023.
Reporting on Marine
Pollution
Deadline: 12
February 2023
Principal
Office: International
The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) offers reporting grants
to journalists worldwide to support the production of in-depth stories on the
sources and impacts of different forms of marine pollution and solutions to
curb them. EJN welcomes story ideas that focus on marine pollution – its
sources, impacts on ecosystems and marine species; and ongoing efforts to
regulate sources of marine pollution. EJN expects to award grants of
approximately US$1,200 each. The application deadline is 12 February 2023.
Sustainable Investing
Challenge
Deadline: 12
February 2023
Principal
Office: USA
The Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge
invites teams of graduate students from around the world to develop and pitch
creative financial approaches and solutions to tackle pressing social and
environmental challenges. Graduate students from around the world are invited
to participate. The overall winning team receives US$10 thousand and the runner
up receives US$5 thousand. Teams must register in advance to request a mentor
that gives them feedback on their proposal prior to submission. Deadline for
submission of project ideas is 12 February 2023.
Zukunftskolleg Konnect
Fellowships for Early-Career Researchers
Deadline: 13
February 2023
Principal
Office: International
The European Commission, through the Euraxess initiative,
offers the Zukunftskolleg Konnect Fellowships to support early-career
researchers from Africa, Asia and Latin America. ZUKOnnect aims to extend research
networks and environments through on-campus research stays at thirteen
departments of the University of Konstanz. Subject areas include ecology,
limnology, ecotoxicology, botany, amongst many others. The fellowship offers a
stipend of €1,200/month for doctoral students and €2,000/month for postdoctoral
researchers, as well as travel expenses and access to resources and events. The
deadline for applications is 13 February 2023.
Awards 2023
Deadline: 13
February 2023
Principal
Office: Austria
The Energy Globe Award recognizes outstanding projects
worldwide that conserve and protect natural resources, and that employ
renewable energy. Energy Globe seeks innovative projects and smart technologies
in five categories: Earth, Fire, Water, Air, and Youth. The international
winners in each of five categories receive €2000 in prize money. Applicants can
be individuals as well as organizations (i.e., private companies and
corporations, development NGOs, community associations, government agencies,
universities, and others) that contribute to climate change and other
environmental issues. The deadline for applications is 13 February
Biodiversity Conservation Wildlife
PhD Scholarships 2023
Deadline: 02
February 2023
Principal
Office: Belgium
Ghent University grants PhD scholarships to promising
students from developing countries who wish to carry out half of their PhD
research at Ghent University in Belgium. Before applying each student needs to
find a professor from Ghent University who is willing to act as their
supervisor. Supported thematic areas include biology, veterinary medicine,
agricultural economics, water management, and many others (a complete list of
faculties and research topics is provided). The deadline for scholarship
applications is 02 February 2023.
Landscape Restoration Grant
Deadline: 03
February 2023
Principal
Office: UK
The Endangered Landscapes Programme (ELP) invites
expressions of interest from organizations and partnerships for the Landscape
Restoration Grant. The program supports landscapes and seascapes restoration in
areas that are ecologically degraded, fragmented, disconnected, missing key
species and vulnerable to climate change. The maximum grant amount projects can
apply for is €100 thousand. The program welcomes applications for smaller
amounts. Each team must identify a Lead Partner who will take responsibility
for the project. Lead partners must be not-for-profit organizations. The
deadline for expressions of interest is 03 February 2023.
Coastal Resilience Story
Grants
Deadline: 06
February 2023
Principal
Office: International
The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) offers reporting grants
to journalists worldwide to support the production of in-depth stories that
will call attention to coastal resiliency and solutions for coastal issues. EJN
welcomes any story ideas that will explore coastal resilience issues, including
ecosystem rehabilitation, livelihood and food security, shelter and
infrastructure, land use and development. EJN expects to award grants of
approximately US$1,200 each. The application deadline is 06 February 2023.
World Wildlife Day Youth
Art Contest
Deadline: 06
February 2023
Principal
Office: International
The United Nations World Wildlife Day organizes a youth
art contest along the theme of “Partnerships for Wildlife Conservation”.
Organizers seek art that highlights people making a difference for wildlife.
The contest is open to artists from the ages of 4 to 18, entrants will choose a
species that has benefited from conservation, and then illustrate it as an
individual animal or in its native habitat. Artists must submit their artwork
by 06 February 2023.
Fellowships 2023
Deadline: 07
February 2023
Principal
Office: USA
Echoing Green helps emerging social entrepreneurs around
the world with grants of seed capital and technical assistance to support their
start-up organizations. Seed funding of up to US$80 thousand over 18 months is
offered to for-profit organizations in the form of recoverable grants. Past
fellowships include examples in renewable energy, waste management, smallholder
farming, climate change, and other societal challenges in developing countries.
The next application period is 24 January through 07 February 2023.
Marie Curie COFUND Program
Deadline: 09
February 2023
Principal
Office: International
The Marie Sklowdowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) support
research training and career development. The MSCA COFUND scheme aims at
stimulating regional, national or international programs to foster excellence
in researchers’ training, mobility, and career development. Each proposal under
the COFUND scheme shall have a sole participant that will be responsible for
matching funds to execute the proposal. Participants submit multi-annual
proposals for new or existing doctoral programs or fellowship programs that may
be run at regional, national, or international level. The application deadline
is 09 February 2023.
Youth Solutions Program
Deadline: 10
February 2023
Principal
Office: International
The Youth Solutions Program provides young innovators with
access to experts, training, and exposure to opportunities. You have an
innovative solution that addresses one or more of the SDGs. The UN Sustainable
Development Solutions Network seeks early-stage startups that have a prototype
and are actively testing with users or beneficiaries. Young entrepreneurs will
benefit from a 6 week program that helps them to become investment ready. The
application deadline is 10 February 2023.
MSc in Sustainability
Science 2023
Deadline: 10
February 2023
Principal
Office: International
The UNU's Institute for the Advanced Study of
Sustainability (UNU-IAS) offers an MSc degree program to produce scholars who
will become key researchers in the field of sustainability science. UNU-IAS
seeks to incorporate perspectives on global change, specifically those related
to climate change and biodiversity. The Japan Foundation offers the UNU
Scholarship for outstanding applicants from developing countries who can
demonstrate a need for financial assistance. The deadline to apply for the MSc
program is 10 February 2023.
Youth Solutions Program
Deadline: 10
February 2023
Principal
Office: International
The Youth Solutions Program provides young innovators with
access to experts, training, and exposure to opportunities. You have an
innovative solution that addresses one or more of the SDGs. The UN Sustainable
Development Solutions Network seeks early-stage startups that have a prototype
and are actively testing with users or beneficiaries. Young entrepreneurs will
benefit from a 6 week program that helps them to become investment ready. The
application deadline is 10 February 2023.
APN Individual Research
Fellowships
Deadline: 10
February 2023
Principal
Office: USA
The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) offers
fellowships to African researchers, policy analysts, and practitioners working
on conflict and peace building issues. The posted list of issues include
natural resource conflicts and water conflicts. The fellowships are intended to
support six months of field-based research, from June 2023 to December 2023,
with grants up to US$15 thousand. Applicants must be citizens of and reside in
an African country. The application deadline is 10 February 2023.
Scientific Equipment for
Research and Education
Deadline: 11
February 2023
Principal
Office: USA
Seeding Labs welcomes applications to participate in
Instrumental Access. The program makes high-quality laboratory equipment and
supplies more affordable to university departments in low- and middle-income
countries. Seeding Labs receives donated equipment from a variety of sources,
including research institutions and manufacturers. Applicants submit online
requests for items included in the Seeding Labs equipment inventory. Items are
mainly for biology and chemistry. The average value of the items included in a
shipment, based on the secondary (used) market, is generally in the range of
US$100 thousand. The recipient organizations are charged a fee (based on their
country's income level) for program administration, equipment warehousing,
equipment packing, and ocean freight. The deadline for submissions is 11
February 2023.
Crosscutting
Award for Student Research
on Asian Tropical Forest Biology
Deadline: 01
February 2023
Principal
Office: USA
The Arnold Arboretum at Harvard University sponsors the Ashton
Award for Student Research to support graduate and advanced undergraduate
students working on Asian tropical forest biology. Applications are accepted
from advanced undergraduates and graduate students worldwide. Awards are up to
US$4 thousand to support research expenses. The application deadline is 01
February 2023.
Prize for Young Researchers
Deadline: 06
February 2023
Principal
Office: Norway
The Letten Prize is an international prize for young
researchers (under the age of 45) that conduct research aimed at addressing
global challenges within the fields of health, development, environment and
equality in all aspects of human life. The winner is awarded 2,5 million NOK
(ca. US$235 thousand) to be used for research activities. The prize is open to
researchers from all around the world. Women and minorities are encouraged to
apply. The application deadline is 06 February 2023.
Science Immersion Workshop
for Journalists
Deadline: 06
February 2023
Principal
Office: USA
The University of Rhode Island’s Metcalf Institute for
Marine & Environmental Reporting accepts applications for its annual
Science Immersion Workshop for Journalists. The workshop provides journalists
with access to leading scientists and policymakers and a chance to gain a
deeper understanding of science-based stories on natural, social, and
engineering research guiding an equitable transition to clean energy. The
fellowship is designed for early- to mid-career, full-time journalists
worldwide. The 2023 annual workshop will explore the clean energy transition.
The application deadline is 06 February 2023.
Fellowships 2023
Deadline: 07
February 2023
Principal
Office: USA
Echoing Green helps emerging social entrepreneurs around
the world with grants of seed capital and technical assistance to support their
start-up organizations. Seed funding of up to US$80 thousand over 18 months is
offered to for-profit organizations in the form of recoverable grants. Past
fellowships include examples in renewable energy, waste management, smallholder
farming, climate change, and other societal challenges in developing countries.
The next application period is 24 January through 07 February 2023.
Research Collaboration 2023
Deadline: 08
February 2023
Principal
Office: Denmark
Within the framework of Danish development cooperation,
the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls for research proposals between
Denmark and researchers in partner countries. In 2023, the following countries
are eligible for research applications: Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia,
Kenya, Niger, Palestine, Somalia (incl. Somaliland), Tanzania, and Uganda.
Eligible research themes include energy transitions; water resource management;
food and agriculture. The expected duration of research projects is up to 5
years within a maximum grant of DKK 10 million for each project. Only
universities or research-based institutions registered in Denmark and with a
capacity to (co-)supervise Ph.D. students are eligible to submit an
application. The application deadline (Phase 1) is 08 February 2023.
Marie Curie COFUND Program
Deadline: 09
February 2023
Principal
Office: International
The Marie Sklowdowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) support
research training and career development. The MSCA COFUND scheme aims at
stimulating regional, national or international programs to foster excellence
in researchers’ training, mobility, and career development. Each proposal under
the COFUND scheme shall have a sole participant that will be responsible for
matching funds to execute the proposal. Participants submit multi-annual
proposals for new or existing doctoral programs or fellowship programs that may
be run at regional, national, or international level. The application deadline
is 09 February 2023.
Youth Solutions Program
Deadline: 10
February 2023
Principal
Office: International
The Youth Solutions Program provides young innovators with
access to experts, training, and exposure to opportunities. You have an
innovative solution that addresses one or more of the SDGs. The UN Sustainable
Development Solutions Network seeks early-stage startups that have a prototype
and are actively testing with users or beneficiaries. Young entrepreneurs will
benefit from a 6 week program that helps them to become investment ready. The
application deadline is 10 February 2023.
Next Generation Social
Sciences in Africa 2023
Deadline: 10
February 2023
Principal
Office: USA
The Social Science Research Council offers fellowships to
support the advancement of social science faculty in Sub-Saharan Africa toward
completion of doctoral degrees in topics of peace, security, and development.
Past topics have included some related to climate change and land issues. The
postdoctoral writing fellowship supports up to six months of completing an
article or book manuscript through a stipend of up to US$3,000. Applicants must
be citizens of and reside in a Sub-Saharan African country while holding a
current faculty position at an accredited college or university in Ghana,
Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, or Uganda. The application deadline is
10 February 2023.
APN Individual Research
Fellowships
Deadline: 10
February 2023
Principal
Office: USA
The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) offers
fellowships to African researchers, policy analysts, and practitioners working
on conflict and peace building issues. The posted list of issues include
natural resource conflicts and water conflicts. The fellowships are intended to
support six months of field-based research, from June 2023 to December 2023,
with grants up to US$15 thousand. Applicants must be citizens of and reside in
an African country. The application deadline is 10 February 2023.
