A G R I C U L T U R AL
Research
Call
for Concept Notes for Promoting Research & Development into Agricultural
Innovations and Modern Technologies in Nigeria
The West
Africa Trade and Investment Hub Activity (hereinafter referred to as the Trade
Hub) is accepting Registrations and Submissions of Concept Notes from qualified
Applicants under this APS. The purpose of the Trade Hub activity is to promote
and expand employment, trade and investment opportunities, both within West
Africa sub-region and international markets. Deadline Date - 24-Feb-2021.
Fiat Panis Foundation — Prize for Master Thesis in
Food Security
The Fiat Panis
Foundation makes awards for university thesis and dissertation research in
themes of agriculture, ecology and natural resources, with a focus on food
security in developing countries. The Hans Hartwig Ruthenberg Graduate Award is
€7.5 thousand in support of qualified young scientists by honoring their
excellent master thesis in the field of food security. The deadline for
submissions (German, English) is 30 April 2021.
Danish Ministry of Foreign
Affairs — Research Collaboration 2021
Within
the framework of Danish development cooperation, the Danish Ministry of Foreign
Affairs calls for research proposals between Denmark and researchers in partner
countries. Window 1 will fund research (sustainable development and climate
change) with partners in the Danida priority countries. Window 2 will fund
research (renewable energy, environment, water resources, food quality,
maritime development) with partners in growth and transition countries. Window
1 is open to research institutions in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso,
Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Myanmar, Niger, Palestine, Somalia, Tanzania, and
Uganda, in addition to Denmark. Window 2 is open to Danish research
organizations in collaboration with research institutions in Bangladesh, Egypt,
Ethiopia, Ghana, Indonesia, Kenya, Myanmar, South Africa, and Vietnam. For both
windows, the application deadline (Phase 1) is 26
February 2021.
USDA-NIFA:
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program -
Sustainable Agricultural Systems (SAS)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA),
National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is seeking applications for
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Competitive Grants Program -
Sustainable Agricultural Systems (SAS) to support research, education, and
extension work by awarding grants to solve key problems of local, regional,
national, and global importance in sustaining conventional, organic, and urban
agricultural systems. NIFA seeks creative and visionary applications that take
a systems approach and that will significantly improve the supply of abundant,
affordable, safe, nutritious, and accessible food, while providing sustainable
opportunities for expansion of the bioeconomy through novel animal, crop, and
forest products and supporting technologies. These approaches must demonstrate
current and future social, behavioral, economic, health, and environmental
impacts. Deadline - 1 July 2021
Volkswagen Foundation -- Research Workshops and
Summer Schools in Sub-Saharan Africa
In its research
program "Knowledge for Tomorrow," the Volkswagen Foundation funds
research projects of African scientists in cooperation with partners in
Germany. The program supports research across all disciplines. To aid with
project proposals and development, the Volkswagen Foundation makes grants for
workshops, symposia, and summer schools in Africa to help partners discuss and
agree on research priorities and approaches. Applications for workshops and
summer schools can be submitted at any time in consultation
with the Foundation's contact person for the program.
Agribusiness
Call for Proposals for Investment Projects Focused
on Agro-Processing in Northern Uganda
The UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) has
launched a call for proposals for the Investment Projects Focused on
Agro-Processing in Northern Uganda to support Agricultural Revitalization and
Transformation (START) Funding Facility for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
in Northern Uganda. UNCDF in partnership with the European Union under the 11th
European Development Fund (EDF) and the Government of Uganda under the Office
of the Prime Minister is implementing a four-year Programme referred to as the
Development Initiative for Northern Uganda (DINU). The general objective
of the Programme is to consolidate stability in Northern Uganda, eradicate
poverty and under-nutrition and strengthen the foundations for sustainable and
inclusive socio-economic development. The programme will benefit 40 districts
in Northern Uganda with a total population of over 7 million people. With
respect to this call for proposals, UNCDF is focusing on improving access to
affordable medium term finance for SMEs engaged in agricultural value
addition/agro-processing through a dedicated facility for business development
services and blended finance. Deadline – 15 March 2021
The United States Government as represented
by the U.S Agency for International Development (USAID), Bureau for Economic
Growth, Education and Environment (E3), Private Sector Engagement Team, invites
applications for Global Development Alliances (GDAs). Consistent with USAID’s
Private Sector Engagement Policy, the focus of this APS is proactive engagement
of and collaboration with the private sector in the identification and
definition of key business and development problems and opportunities; the
development and co-creation of market-based and market-oriented approaches to
solve those problems and seize those opportunities; and the facilitation and
implementation of such approaches. Closing date for application is on December
16, 2022
Bio-diversity,
Environment, Climate change
Call for Applications for AgriTour ZA Limpopo
Programme – South Africa
AgriTour ZA Limpopo Programme is calling
innovators and entrepreneurs to submit digital solutions to help revolutionize
Limpopo's agricultural and tourism sector. The project aims to build a network
of researchers, designers, innovators and entrepreneurs to establish a vibrant
agriculture and tourism technology ecosystem in Limpopo. Polokwane is the ideal
city from which to start building the network and will serve as the hub from
which to expand the network to more remote parts of the Limpopo Province. The
agriculture and tourism sectors boast strong potential for unlocking innovation
opportunities that will help build a thriving economy in the Limpopo Province.
The aim of the mLab RISP Project is to fuel collaboration amongst stakeholders,
and the growth of AgriTech and TravelTech ecosystems in the Limpopo Province by
capitalizing on the region’s entrepreneurial successes, existing networks, and
public-private partnerships. Deadline – 15 January 2021
Critical
Ecosystem Partnership Fund — Protecting Biodiversity of the East Melanesian
Islands
The
Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) invites applications for large
grants (up to US$200 thousand) in support of biodiversity conservation in the
East Melanesian Islands. The focus is the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and the
islands region of Papua New Guinea. Eligibility for funding extends to
community groups and associations, NGOs, private enterprises, universities,
research institutes, and other civil society organizations. CEPF posts the
ecosystem profile and useful information for applicants in the announcement.
The deadline for letters of inquiry is 15 January 2021.
SGP
GEF/PMF FEM Program: Call for Projects for Tunisian NGOs
The
Global Environment Facility / UNDP Microfinance Program Implemented by
the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and executed by the
United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), the Program
Global Environment Facility (GEF) microfinance (PMF )
provides non-governmental organizations and community-based organizations (NGOs
/ CBOs) in developing countries grants to enable them to meet environmental
challenges global, while meeting local sustainable development needs.This
program aims to contribute to the implementation of strategies and plans
national actions for the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity,
sustainable management of natural resources and mitigation of the effects of
climate change. Deadline 16-Jan-2021
European
Commission — Citizen Involvement to Address Climate Change
The
European Commission (EC) seeks to strengthen the active role of citizens and
their direct involvement to address climate change and other human actions
harming the environment. The EC funds projects that directly involve citizens
and communities in contributing to climate action and protecting the
environment, thereby reducing their carbon and environmental footprint. The
Commission considers proposals requesting a contribution between €3-5 million.
A full list of eligible countries is provided in the call. The submission
deadline is 26 January 2021.
European
Commission — Climate-Neutral Cities
The
European Commission (EC) seeks partners to develop a one-stop shop platform
that provides technical, regulatory, financial and socio-economic expertise to
cities for developing and implementing their climate action plans in support of
a climate-neutral economy by 2050. The project can involve research
organizations, academia, social entrepreneurs, NGOs, national and local
authorities and citizens. The platform should facilitate the coordination of
ongoing European activities in the area of climate neutrality for cities. The
Commission considers proposals requesting a contribution of up to €53 million.
A full list of eligible countries is provided in the call. The submission
deadline is 26 January 2021.
InsuResilience
Solutions Fund — Climate Risk Insurance Products
InsuResilience
Solutions Fund (ISF) seeks projects with a holistic approach on disaster relief
and preparedness. The Fund will support the development of new climate risk
insurance products or the scaling-up of already existing products with the aim
to increase the resilience of poor and vulnerable people in developing
countries to climate change. The ISF provides grant-based co-funding of up to
€2.5 million, but requires matching the grant funding (in-kind and/or as a
financial contribution). Eligibility extends to private and public
organizations located in Asia and the Pacific, Africa, Eastern Europe, and
Latin America. The application deadline is 29
January 2021.
German
Government — International Climate Initiative Small Grants
Germany’s
International Climate Initiative (IKI) supports projects on climate change
mitigation and adaptation, and biodiversity projects that have climate
relevance. The focus of the IKI Small Grants scheme is to provide support to
the implementation of projects addressing the global loss of biodiversity in
connection with climate change. The IKI Small Grants scheme will select project
proposals with a funding volume of up to €200 thousand. Not-for-profit
organizations and for-profit non-government organizations, if they pursue strictly
non-profit objectives, are eligible to apply. The deadline for applications is 09 February 2021.
Orange
Knowledge Programme: Food Security in a Changing Climate 2021
The Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation,
part of Wageningen University & Research, is seeking applications for the
2021 Food Security in a Changing Climate Course. Climate Change has a negative
impact on food security. Societies need to learn to cope with the changes
predicted. That needs appropriate responses by government. However, in many
countries the existing governance structures and leadership are not suited to
manage climate change. In this course you will not only get a full
understanding of climate change but also learn about its impacts and the
adaptation and mitigation concepts. It will also encourage you to become a
facilitator of change. It will strengthen your skills for stakeholder
engagement, policy influencing, advocacy, and negotiation to help you establish
more effective governance structures. Deadline – 16 March 2021.
German
Government — International Climate Initiative: Thematic Selection
The
International Climate Initiative (IKI) funds climate projects that address
pressing challenges in the areas of climate change mitigation and biodiversity
conservation, including the unique issues caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The
funding amount provided by the German Government ranges from €5 million to €30
million per project. Applicants for funding must apply as a consortium.
Nonprofit organizations, enterprises, universities and research institutions as
well as international intergovernmental organizations are eligible. The
selection procedure is done in two stages. In the first stage, interested
implementing organizations submit a project outline. Project outlines must be
submitted by 10 March 2021.
Prince Bernhard Nature Fund —
Conservation of Endangered Species (Flora & Fauna)
The
Prince Bernhard Nature Fund (PBNF) aims to save critically endangered flora and
fauna in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
It gives funding preference to organizations in these regions, sometimes in
partnership with parties in Europe or North America. Projects have to focus on
critically endangered species on the IUCN Red List. Grants are up to €20
thousand or US$20 thousand. The PBNF only supports registered non-profits and
favors smaller grassroots organizations over international organizations. The
next application deadline is 01 February 2021.
Conservation,
Food and Health Foundation — Local Project Support
The Conservation,
Food and Health Foundation supports special projects and programs in the areas
of conservation, food, and health in low- and lower-middle-income countries in
Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. The foundation supports projects
that demonstrate local leadership; develop the capacity of local organizations;
and address a particular problem or question in the field. Eligibility extends
to NGOs, community-based organizations and academic institutions. There is no
maximum grant size. The average grant is approx. US$20 thousand. Grants
exceeding US$30 thousand are rarely awarded. The application deadlines for
concept notes are 01 January and 01 July
2021.
City
Climate Finance Gap Fund -- Urban Climate Action
The City Climate
Finance Gap Fund (Gap Fund) supports cities and local governments in preparing
and prioritizing climate-smart plans and investments with the goal of
attracting more financing and support for implementation. The Fund focuses on
climate-smart urban planning and early-stage project preparation in developing
and emerging countries. Selected proposals will receive technical assistance and
capacity building. Cities and local authorities can apply by submitting an
Expression of Interest. There is no application deadline.
Save Our Species -- Rapid Action Grants: South
Africa
Save Our Species
(SOS) invites proposals for Rapid Action Grants targeting terrestrial or
freshwater threatened species in South Africa. Rapid Action Grants are also
open to projects responding to threats linked to COVID-19 crisis and its
consequences. To be eligible projects should respond to emergency situations
requiring rapid action, rather than proposing programmatic action on
long-standing issues. Applicants can request grants up to €100 thousand (no
matching funds required) for projects of 12 months duration. Applications can be submitted anytime.
Global Innovation Fund -- Social Innovations for
the Developing World
The Global
Innovation Fund (GIF) welcomes proposals of innovative and cost-effective solutions
that address any major development challenge (including energy, water access,
agriculture and fisheries) in any country or in multiple countries of the
developing world. The program is open to teams and coalitions from social
enterprises, for-profit companies, NGOs, government agencies, international
organizations, and researchers anywhere in the world. GIF offers grants, loans,
and equity investments ranging from US$50 thousand to US$15 million. Applicants
should propose the level and type of funding that is appropriate for their
innovation, based on the stage of development. GIF accepts applications on a continuous basis.
Fellowships/scholarships/grants
Association
of Commonwealth Universities — Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
2021/2022
The
Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) supports the Queen Elizabeth
Commonwealth Scholarships for citizens of developing Commonwealth countries.
The scholarship funds studies for a two-years Master’s degree in low- or
middle-income countries of the Commonwealth across many subjects, including
conservation ecology, horticulture, agriculture, animal science, and many
others. Eligibility extends to citizens of (or with refugee status in) a
Commonwealth country other than the country hosting the award. Scholarships
cover tuition fees, living expenses (stipend) for duration of award, return
economy flight, one-off arrival allowance and research support grant (on
request). The application deadline is 18 January
2021.
University of Oxford -- Postgraduate Scholarships
2021/2022
The Weidenfeld and
Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme aims to support outstanding
postgraduate students from developing and emerging economies for post-graduate
studies at the University of Oxford, UK. Relevant areas of study include:
Biodiversity Conservation Management, Earth sciences, Environment,
International Wildlife Conservation Practice, Water Science, Zoology, and many
others. The scholarship will cover 100% of course fees and a grant for living
costs (of at least £15 thousand). The closing date for scholarship applications
is 10 January 2021, for most courses.
Harvard University -- Environmental Fellowships
2021
Harvard
University's Center for the Environment awards environmental fellowships. The
fellowships enable recent doctorate recipients to use Harvard’s resources to
tackle complex environmental problems. Eligibility for funding extends to
candidates with a doctorate or equivalent in any subject area from any university
in the world. Candidates may propose research projects in any discipline. The
fellowship includes a salary of US$70 thousand per year, plus reimbursement for
relocation expenses, annual allowance for travel and other professional
expenses. The deadline for applications is 11 January 2021.
International Institute for Applied Systems
Analysis -- Young Scientists Summer Program 2021
IIASA invites
doctoral students worldwide to participate in its Young Scientists Summer
Program held at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis's
headquarters in Laxenburg, Austria. The selected participants work with IIASA’s
senior scientists in research on energy, ecosystem services, water, risk policy
and vulnerability, and other topics. Scholarships are available from IIASA's
national member organizations. A limited number of scholarships are available
from other sources. The deadline for registrations to the 2021 program is 14 January 2021.
German
Federal Environmental Foundation -- PhD Fellowships
The German Federal
Environmental Foundation (DBU) offers 60 research fellowships per year to young
scientists in Germany and internationally across all disciplines of
environmental protection. The funding period is 36 months with a monthly
stipend of €1,500. DBU welcomes subjects of international importance, although
the work has to be done mainly in Germany, and with a clear reference to the
German environmental situation. DBU expects good German language skills from
all applicants. The application deadlines are 15 January and 15 June each year.
University of California at
Berkeley -- Beahrs Environmental Leadership Program 2021
The Beahrs ELP
sponsors an annual three-week summer course in environmental science, policy,
management, and leadership at UC Berkeley. The next course is scheduled for
July 2021. ELP invites applications from mid-career professionals around the
world. Workshops and field trips draw on the strengths of UC Berkeley and the
greater San Francisco Bay Area of California. Course participants continue
their learning and networking through the Berkeley ELP Alumni Network. The
program offers a limited number of partial scholarships. The final deadline for
scholarship review is 29 January 2021.
MasterCard Foundation -- Scholarships for Africans
at McGill University
The Mastercard
Foundation Scholars Program funds citizens from Sub-Saharan Africa for Master
graduate studies at McGill University, Canada. The eligible fields of study
under this program include Food Science & Agricultural Chemistry; Animal
Science; Biotechnology; and many others. The program offers full scholarships
to economically challenged students. The deadline for applications is 31 January 2021.
University
of Queensland Australia — Online Course: Making Sense of Climate Science Denial
The
University of Queensland Australia, in partnership with edX, offers an online
course on climate change science. Participants will develop the skills and
knowledge to better understand climate change, identify the techniques and
fallacies that climate myths employ to distort climate science, and learn to
effectively debunk climate misinformation. The course is free and no previous
knowledge on the subject is required. Enrollment is open. The course starts on 09 February 2021.
Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study --
Fellowships for Early-Career African Researchers
The Stellenbosch
Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS) offers the Iso Lomso Fellowships to
early-career African researchers in any discipline. The program provides a
three-year attachment to STIAS in addition to the possibility of a residency at
a sister institute for advanced study in North America, Europe, or elsewhere.
Other benefits include support for attending international conferences or
workshops, and support to the fellow's home institution for lecturer
replacement. The program is aimed at African scholars who have obtained a
doctoral degree within the preceding eight years, and who hold an academic
position at a university or research institution anywhere in Africa. The
application deadline is 15 February 2021.
Call
for Applications for 2021 One Planet Fellowship
Applications are now open for the 2021 One Planet
Fellowship to build a vibrant, highly connected, and inter-generational network
of African and European scientists equipped to use a gender lens to help
Africa’s smallholder farmers adapt to a changing climate. The One Planet
Fellowship is an opportunity for African scientists to share their
context-specific knowledge with European scientists, for emerging European
scientists to gain valuable exposure to the context within which scientific
research is conducted on the continent, and for established scientists from
Europe and Africa to invest in building the next generation of climate
scientists. Deadline – 15 February 2021
Erasmus
Mundus -- Joint Master Degree in Aquaculture, Environment, and Society
The Erasmus Mundus
Joint Master Degree in Aquaculture, Environment and Society (EM JMD ACES) is a
full-time master's program for two years for European and international
students. Applicants are expected to have an appropriate background in
aquaculture, marine science, aquatic biology, biology, environmental sciences,
marine resources, environmental economics, or environmental policy.
Participating students will divide their semesters among universities in the
UK, Greece, and France. The program offers limited scholarships to cover
tuition fees, living, and travel expenses. The closing date for scholarship
applications is 15 February 2021.
African
Women in Agricultural Research and Development — One Planet Fellowship
African
Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) invites applications for
the One Planet Fellowship. The Fellowship seeks to build a network of African
and European scientist leaders to help Africa’s smallholder farmers adapt to
climate change. Applicants from the following Sub-Saharan African countries are
eligible to apply: Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia,
Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo, and Zambia.
Selected candidates will participate in intensive training workshops aimed at
fostering leadership skills, strengthening scientific research skills including
integrating gender into their research. The call for applications closes on 15 February 2021.
World Wildlife Fund U.S. -- Educational Fellowships
2021
The World Wildlife
Fund (WWF-U.S.) supports individuals pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree in
conservation. The Russell E. Train Fellowships provide conservationists from
target countries with financial support for their studies and field research.
The 2021 focuses on achieving sustainable Blue Economy outcomes, with emphasis
on small-scale fisheries and tropical ecosystems across the Pacific, Atlantic,
and Indian Ocean. EFN also provides fellowships to current and aspiring
university faculty that are affiliated with or currently employed at African,
Asian and Latin American universities to pursue a PhD in conservation-related
fields. Applicants may request up to US$30 thousand per year for up to two
years. The application deadline is 01 March 2021.
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation -- International
Climate Protection Fellowships 2021
The Alexander von
Humboldt Foundation offers 15 fellowships for young climate experts from
developing countries interested in conducting a project in Germany and pursuing
long-term collaboration. The fellowship (up to € 2,600 per month) allows future
leaders to spend a year in Germany working on a research-based project of their
own choice in the field of climate protection. Fellows choose their own hosts.
The fellowship includes intensive language training and an orientation program during
the introductory phase. The deadline for applications is 01 March 2021.
IHE Delft Institute for Water Education — MSc in
Sanitation 2021/2022
IHE Delft accepts
applications for academic admission to the Master of Science Program in
Sanitation. The program is aimed at young and mid-career sanitation
professionals, working in water supply and sewerage companies, municipal
assemblies, government ministries, NGOs and consulting firms. The Bill and
Melinda Gates Foundation offers 10 partial scholarships for the academic year
2021-2022. Partial scholarships cover €15 thousand of the total costs. The
candidate is expected to cover the remaining costs of the program from other
sources. The application deadline for partial scholarship through the Bill and
Melinda Gates Foundation is 01 May 2021.
Orange
Knowledge Programme: Responsible Aquaculture Development 2021
The Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation,
part of Wageningen University & Research, is seeking applications for the
2021 Responsible Aquaculture Development Course. Aquaculture is a fast growing
sector, especially in Asia. Growth has often come with detrimental ecological
and social impacts. In other parts of the world, the aquaculture sector has
difficulties taking off. This course learns professionals involved in
aquaculture sector development with making sector management plans for a
certain region or ecosystem that take ecological, socio-economic and governance
aspects into consideration. It informs you about the possibilities of more
intensive aquaculture techniques such as recirculation systems, better
management practices and environmental certification standards that are growing
in importance in the western food market. Deadline – 16
March 2021.
Orange
Knowledge Programme: Rights-Based Approach to Food and Nutrition Security 2021
The Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation
(WCDI), part of Wageningen University & Research, is seeking applications
for the "Rights-Based Approach to Food and Nutrition Security 2021"
under Orange Knowledge Programme. The programme starts from 01 November 2021
until 26 November 2021. During the course of life not only a decreased
productivity and income-generating are documented but also increased health
risks, such as increased risk on birth complications and obesity are being
observed, exposing the future generation of children to the same risks.
Deadline - 16 March 2021.
Orange
Knowledge Programme: Local Economic Development - towards Local Agribusiness
Cluster Development 2021
The Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation
(WCDI), part of Wageningen University & Research, is seeking applications
for the "Local Economic Development: towards Local Agribusiness Cluster Development
2021" under Orange Knowledge Programme. The programme starts from 01
November 2021 until 17 December 2021. In this regional course given in South
Africa, professionals in the field of rural economic development will increase
their knowledge, improve their skills and enlarge their toolkit in a highly
interactive course. You will bring in your own case and design an intervention
strategy to take home. Deadline - 16 March 2021
Orange
Knowledge Programme: Feeding Cities - Improving Food Systems in Urban Areas
2021
The Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation
(WCDI), part of Wageningen University & Research, is seeking applications
for the "Feeding Cities: Improving Food Systems in Urban Areas 2021"
under Orange Knowledge Programme. The programme starts from
27 September 2021 until 18 November 2021. The world becomes
increasingly urban. In 2050 two thirds of the world’s population lives in
cities, particularly in Africa and Asia. Natural resource scarcity, climate
change and population growth pose challenges. Developing sustainable and
resilient food systems in urbanising areas, using an integral perspective and
facilitating rural-urban integration, is essential to ensure urban food and
nutrition security.
Orange
Knowledge Programme: Farmer Agency for Rural Economies 2021
Family farmers produce food for a rapidly growing
and increasing urban population. How can farmer entrepreneurs improve their
income and well-being through effective collective action? Join this course and
take home many practical tools and approaches for promoting farmer
entrepreneurship and strengthening farmers’ organizations. The Wageningen
Centre for Development Innovation (WDI) is accepting proposals for the 2021
Farmer Agency for Rural Economies Course. Deadline 16 March 2021.
Orange
Knowledge Programme: Youth Entrepreneurship in Agriculture and Changing Food
Systems 2021
The Wageningen Centre for Development
Innovation (WCDI), part of Wageningen University & Research, is seeking
applications for the "Youth Entrepreneurship in Agriculture and Changing
Food Systems 2021" under Orange Knowledge Programme. The programme starts
from 01 November 2021 until 10 December 2021. The global population is growing,
and getting ‘younger’ by the day across Africa and Asia. Young women and men in
these continents need jobs or support to start their own businesses. Food
systems are straining to feed this expanding population and need to evolve to
do this sustainably. Using tools, frameworks, case studies, interactive
sessions and site visits, this course blends practical hands-on training with
cutting-edge research. Deadline – 16 March 2021
Technische Universität Dresden -- Masters in
Tropical Forestry 2021
The MSc Course in
Tropical Forestry taught at Technische Universität Dresden (TDU) in Germany
qualifies students to develop sustainable forest management strategies and
implement development-relevant interventions in rural and peri-urban areas.
Germany's DAAD (the German Academic Exchange Service) will fund a limited
number of scholarships for applicants from developing countries to enroll in
TDU’s 2-year masters program. Applicants must hold a university degree in
forestry, agriculture, horticulture, or other related field. The deadline to
apply for DAAD scholarships is 30 October 2021.
AWARDS
and O T H E R
UK registered
higher or further education institutions, RTOs or Catapults can apply for a
share of up to £2 million to help fund an innovation project with another
knowledge base and a business partner registered in Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya or
South Africa. The business partner and African knowledge base partner must both
be based in the same one of the following countries: Republic of Ghana, Federal
Republic of Nigeria, Republic of Kenya or Republic of South Africa. Deadline – 27 January 2021
Nominations are open for the annual Global Water Awards 2021.
Global Water Intelligence seeks technologies, plants, projects, and companies
that made significant contributions to the development of the water sector.
Focus areas include water or wastewater treatment, water conservation and
management, ecologically sustainable industry technologies, and commercial
solutions, among others. Nominations are open to everyone (including
individuals, companies, organizations, or initiatives etc.). Nominations close
on 28
February 2021.
The GET.invest Finance Catalyst supports small- and
medium-scale renewable energy projects and businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa,
the Caribbean, and the Pacific region. The program provides advisory support on
project and business plan development, project and business structuring and
accessing finance, at no costs. Eligible applicants may be private sector
developers, NGOs, universities or research institutions. Applications are
available in English only but applicants can request support to overcome
language-related issues. The Finance Catalyst operates on various submission
rounds all year long. Applications can be submitted anytime.
Seeding
Labs — Scientific Equipment for Research and Education
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 12 February
2021.
Applications Open
for the Arrell Global Food Innovation Awards
The Arrell Global Food
Innovation Awards recognize global excellence in food innovation and community
impact. Arrell Food Institute recognizes global leaders who are ensuring future
food security for the planet, and hopes to inspire new leaders to take bold
steps towards change. Scientific excellence and community engagement are
necessary to overcome the challenges our world will face in feeding 9 billion
people and beyond. Deadline – 28 February 2021.
Iridescent —
Technology Entrepreneurship Program for Girls
Technovation invites teams of
girls from all over the world to learn and apply the skills needed to solve
real-world problems through technology. Girls work with women mentors, find a
problem in their community and develop a mobile app to launch a startup.
Categories may include environment, poverty, health, and others. Eligibility
extends to teams of up to 5 girls (aged 10-18 years). Registration deadline is 12 March 2021.
Paul M.
Angell Family Foundation -- Marine and Ocean Conservation 2021
The Paul M. Angell Family
Foundation makes grants in thematic areas that include marine and ocean
conservation. The Foundation is interested in marine protected areas;
sustainable fisheries; conserving sharks and rays; conservation of coral reefs;
and limiting plastics pollution. Eligibility extends to U.S. nonprofit
organizations that have 501(c)3 registration and international conservation
organizations. The application deadlines for project support in 2021 are 20 November 2020 and 07 June 2021.
American
Society of Mammalogy -- Support to African Graduate Students
The African Graduate Student
Research Fund makes awards to African nationals pursuing graduate degrees in
mammalogy. Projects must be field oriented investigations of natural history,
conservation, ecology, systematics, wildlife biology, biogeography, or
behavior. Each of two awardees will receive US$1,500 and an online membership
to the Society. Applications can be submitted in English or French The
application deadline is 01 April 2021.
Call
for Nominations for World Food Prize
The World Food Prize is awarded
for a specific, exceptionally significant, individual achievement that advances
human development with a demonstrable increase in the quantity, quality,
availability of, or access to food through creative interventions at any point
within the full scope of the food system. The Prize recognizes achievements
made by individuals working in every part of the world, representing the
diversity of the global food and nutrition security community. The Prize aims
to give due recognition to individuals of diverse geographic areas, as well as
gender, age, race and ethnicity. Deadline - 01-May-2021.
