The European Commission-Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) is seeking proposals for its Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme 2019 with an aim to enhance human capital development in Africa, while strengthening intra-African collaboration as called for by Agenda 2063.
The Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC)
Programme invites international candidates from developing countries to apply
for training courses scheduled during October-December in India. Topics for
this period include courses in the themes of power, renewable & alternative
energy; agriculture and rural development; environment & climate change;
and others. The program covers transportation and visa costs, course fees,
accommodation, and living and book allowances for course participants. Applications
should be submitted preferably 3 months before the commencement of the course.
ProposalsforNGOs, an initiative by FundsforNGOs, invites
applications for the “Small Grant Competition” aimed at NGOs around the world.
The contest aims to help grassroots NGOs to develop a project idea to reality
by submitting a one-page concept note. The winner will be awarded US$500 as
well as a copy of the resource guide ‘The NGO Guide to Proposal Writing: The
complete ‘How to’ for everything proposal related’. The deadline for submission
is 03 May 2019.
The David
Phillips Fellowship (DPF) provides support for UK and international
early-career researchers wishing to establish their first independent
research group. Proposals can be submitted in any area of science, including
agriculture, bioenergy and biotechnology. Awards are up to £1 million for five
years. The application deadline is 09 May 2019.
The African Open Science Platform School of Research Data
Science, in collaboration with the CODATA-RDA Data Schools Initiative will take
place on 17-28 June 2019 at Addis Ababa University. The goal of this school is
to train researchers in Research Data Science (RDS). RDS refers to the
principles and practice of Open Science and research data management and
curation, the use of a range of data platforms and infrastructures, large scale
analysis, statistics, visualization and modelling techniques, software
development and data annotation. These are important tools for extracting
useful information from data and these tools are useful in every research area.
A 10-day school, organized by the African Open Science Platform (AOSP), the
Ethiopian Academy of Sciences (EAS), CODATA: the Committee on Data of the
International Science Council, the Research Data Alliance (RDA), the
International Centre of Theoretical Physics (ICTP) and East African Institute
for Fundamental Research (EAIFR), will be conducted at Addis Ababa University
to introduce participants to the skills of RDS. The deadline for applications
is 10 May 2019.
Royal
Society — Fellowships for Independent African Researchers
The Royal Society, in partnership with the African Academy
of Sciences, offers fellowships to African early-career researchers who have
the potential to become leaders in their field. Each FLAIR Fellowship will be
for two years and will offer up to £150 thousand per year, alongside training
and mentoring. Applications should be within the remit of natural sciences,
including agricultural and biological research, among others. Eligibility
extends to early-career researchers from sub-Saharan African countries. The
deadline for applications is 15 May 2019.
VLIR-UOS
is the secretariat of Flemish universities for development cooperation, with
funding by Belgian Development Cooperation. VLIR-UOS announces courses at
Belgian Flemish universities and university colleges that are eligible for
scholarships in 2020/21. They include 1-year masters’ programs, along with
training courses lasting from two weeks to three months. Subject areas include
aquaculture, marine science, plant breeding, nematology, water resources, rural
development, and others. Eligibility for scholarships extends to applicants
from developing countries in Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin
America. The scholarship amount varies with a maximum support of €58,320.
Candidates apply directly to the Flemish universities that offer the programs,
requesting scholarship support. The deadline for submission project proposals
to Flemish universities and university colleges is 20
May 2019.
In November
2019 the OpenStreetMap community in Africa will come together for our
annual State of the Map Africa conference. The 2019 State of the Map Africa
will build on a new strategy envisioned for Openstreetmap Africa as a renewed,
strong, and growing network, and as part of the global open mapping movement.
This year’s conference will provide a diverse and fun space for everyone
to collaborate and be a part of the openstreetmap Africa community. We will
also lay the foundation that will provide us with a solid base for the open,
collaborative, and participatory community that we want to build and is needed
for our movement to diversify and thrive. You must join us. Submit a Talk before 31 May 2019. Apply for
Scholarship to attend SOTM Africa before 20 May 2019.
Ekhaga Foundation
– Ecological Agriculture and Biological Medicine 2019
The
Ekhaga Foundation makes grants for research in ecological agriculture and
biological medicine. Universities, research institutes, etc., from all over the
world are invited to apply. Ekhaga requires cooperation with a Swedish
institution for applications that do not come from Europe or North America. The
deadline for applications is 20 May 2019.
The IRDC announces the 2019 round of doctoral research
grants for Canadians, permanent residents of Canada, and citizens of developing
countries pursuing doctoral studies at Canadian universities. Thematic
priorities include agriculture and environment (including climate change),
among others. IDRC supports research in all developing countries, with certain
exceptions (explained in the announcement). The program aims to fund
approximately 20 grants at up to CA$20 thousand each. The deadline for
applications (English, French) is 23 May 2019.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International
Cooperation (MAECI) offers grants to foreign citizens and Italian citizens
living abroad for the academic year 2019-2020 in order to foster international
cultural, scientific and technological cooperation. Grants are offered to
pursue study, training, and/or research programs at Italian Higher Education
Institutes. (Note: This may include one
or more categories covered by the Terra Viva Grants Directory). Grantees
will receive a €900 monthly allowance on a quarterly basis and health
insurance. Applicants must provide a certificate of their proficiency in
Italian language (not required for courses entirely taught in English).
Applications must be submitted by 30 May 2019.
The Fellowship is offered to women scientists from
Science and
Technology Lagging Countries (STLCs) to undertake PhD
research in the Natural, Engineering and Information Technology sciences at a
host institute in the South. The call for applications is open. Deadline
for submission:
30 May 2019.
The European Commission seeks to improve the livelihoods for
smallholder farmers and small-scale fishers to develop a competitive and
environmentally-sustainable cocoa sector and climate-resilient aquaculture
value chain in Liberia. Applicants may request up to €4 million unter this call
(varying by activity). Eligibility extends to non-profit organizations
registered in the APC region or the European Union. The deadline for submission
of concept notes is 07 June 2019.
Applications are open for the World Bank/ACE II Masters
Fellowships for African female scientists. Priority areas include agriculture,
among others. Selected fellows will receive financial support that covers
tuition fees, living expenses, research, and travel. Eligibility extends to
female nationals under 35 years from Ethiopia,
Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, or Burundi.
Closing date for applications is 30 June 2019.
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 deadline for concept notes is 01 July 2019.
The U.S. Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund (SSH) is aimed
at assisting Beninese community groups to develop lasting, self-sustaining
projects with focus on development concerns, including sustainable agriculture,
renewable energy, and access to clean water and sanitation. Small grants of up
to US$10 thousand are made to local community-based groups or organizations.
The deadline to submit proposals is 01 July 2019.
The
Monsanto Fund makes grants to strengthen agricultural communities in several
countries 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. The Fund presents a
list of eligible countries. Monsanto accepts international applications during
two periods each year. The first period ranges from 01 January through 28
February. The second period ranges from 01 July through 31 August.
TWAS offers postdoc fellowships to young scientists from
developing countries (other than Malaysia) who wish to pursue advanced research
in the natural sciences at the Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) in Penang, Malaysia.
The duration of the fellowships is 12 months to 3 years. Subject areas range
across the physical and natural sciences, including agricultural sciences.
TWAS-USM will provide a monthly stipend to cover living costs, food, and health
insurance. The application deadline is 15 July 2019.
South Africa’s National Research Foundation (NRF) and
Department of Science and Technology (DST), in collaboration with the World
Academy of Sciences (TWAS), invite applications for the NRF-TWAS Doctoral
Fellowships and the NRF-TWAS African Renaissance Doctoral Fellowships. The
programs are open to to scientists from developing countries (other than South
Africa) to enable them to pursue PhD research in the natural sciences such as
agriculture, biology, and others. The application deadline is 15 July 2019.
The
New England Biolabs Foundation makes grants to grassroots and charitable
organizations to support conservation of biological diversity; ecosystem
services; community food security; and marine environment. The geographical
scope focuses on regions (specified on the website) in Central America;
South America, and West Africa. Maximum grant size is US$10 thousand. Most
grants are US$3 thousand to US$8 thousand. The deadlines for submission of LOIs
and proposals are 25 March 2019 and 09 August 2019.
The
flagship Master in Food Systems programme is EIT Food's unique offering to
develop top talent for the food sector. The programme is based on a combination
of essential skills to become effective innovators and entrepreneurs in the
food sector along with key technical skills that are tailored to the individual
career pathway for each student. The approach of the programme is unique in how
students can select study pathways from a wide range of profiles at different
European Universities to suit their career ambitions. The programme will start
in September 2019.
The University of Essex invites applications from African
students who self fund their postgraduate studies. The university offers a
scholarship of £4 thousand to African students that will be paid as a discount
on the tuition fee. Available courses include biological sciences, marine
biology, and biochemistry, among many others. Applicants that meet all the
eligibility criteria and firmly accept the offer of their place by 13 September 2019 will automatically be awarded this
scholarship (please read the instructions carefully).
The
Fulbright Scholar Program invites applications from U.S. scholars for research,
teaching, and creative arts in an international context. Eligibility criteria
include U.S. citizenship and a PhD or equivalent professional degree. The
available openings include several in the developing world in subjects related
to agriculture, environmental and biological sciences, geography, and others.
The deadline for applications is 16 September 2019.
Online Turf offers £500 for full time education of an
agricultural or horticultural subject field. Eligibility extends to students
enrolled full time in an agricultural or horticultural course in university or
college. The scholarship is not restricted to any nationality, but applicants
must study and reside in the U.K. The submission deadline is 30 September 2019.
The
Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program supports non-degree academic study and
related professional experiences in the U.S. for experienced professionals from
countries that are undergoing development or political transition. Fellows are
hosted at universities in the USA. Program fields include agriculture and rural
development; natural resources, environmental policy, and climate change; and
many others. Applications are made through the U.S. Embassies or Binational
Fulbright Commissions in eligible countries, with varying deadlines. The
embassies and commissions submit their nominations before 01
October to the Institute of International Education office in Washington,
DC.
Mobility
grants allow researchers and students to build personal contacts and
relationships for collaborations between institutions. Mobility grants can be
awarded to young scientists who hold a Bachelor or Master’s degree and with not
more than 6 years of professional research experience. Activities may include
field work and/or an internship in relation to the applicant’s research
project. The call is open for activities in all scientific disciplines and
fields of research. Priority countries under this call are: Egypt,
Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Qatar, Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates. Mobility
visit should have a minimum duration of 4 weeks and not exceed CHF 5 thousand.
Applications will be accepted until 31 December 2019.
AWARDS and O T H E R
The
Africa Food Prize honors outstanding contributions to agriculture and food
production in the challenge to combat hunger and reduce poverty in Africa. The
Prize can be awarded for a specific contribution or achievement, or for a
series of efforts and results within the last few years. Nominations are open
to qualified candidates irrespective of their nationalities, professions, or
locations. The Prize is US$100 thousand (to be shared if there is more than one
winner), a diploma, and a trophy. The deadline for nominations (English,
French) is 14 May 2019.
The Waislitz Global Citizen Award is an annual cash prize
recognizing the excellence of one individual in their work to end extreme
poverty. The winner is invited to New York to attend the Global Citizen Live
event where they receive $100 thousand. Two Semi-Finalists, the Global Citizen’s
Choice Award and the Youth Innovation Award (for applicants under 35) will each
receive $50 thousand. Past winners include zero waste, environmental protection
and sanitation projects. The deadline for submissions is 19 May 2019.
The
Yves Rocher Foundation’s Photography Award shall be awarded to a professional
photographer who wishes to make a journalistic study of issues relating to the
environment, humanity’s relationship with the planet, or the core challenges to
sustainability. Eligibility extends to professional photojournalists who are
able to write and speak in French or English. The winner will receive an award
of €8 thousand. The closing date for applications is 28 May
2019.
The
Zayed Sustainability Prize recognizes achievements that are driving impact,
innovation and inspiration in environmental stewardship and global
sustainability. The Prize is awarded across several categories: (i)
Health; (ii) Food; (iii) Energy; (iv) Water; and (v) Global high schools (i.e.,
high schools in five world regions). The prize winners will divide US$3
million. The closing date for applications and nominations is 30 May
2019.
The iF Social Impact Prize aims to publish and support
design projects that contribute to solving urgent challenges and help to
improve living conditions in the developing world. Solutions should already be
established and help to solve well known issues in any category of the UN
Sustainable Development Goals. The best projects will share a cash prize of €50
thousand in total. Eligibility extends to non-profit organizations, companies
and foundations. There is no deadline and projects can be submitted on a
continuous basis. The winners will be decided after 05
June and 20 November each year.
The
World Food Prize Foundation invites nominations for the Borlaug Field Award.
The Award (US$10 thousand) recognizes science-based achievement in
international agriculture and food production by an individual under age 40 in
the challenge to eliminate global hunger and poverty. The deadline for
nominations is 15 June 2019.
The annual St Andrews Prize for the Environment recognizes
significant contributions to environmental conservation in the developing
world. The subject areas include human-animal conflicts; water and
biodiversity; sanitation; air quality; solar power; food supply; waste and
recycling; environmental justice; and others. Applications are invited from individuals,
multi-disciplinary teams, and community groups. Research projects will not be
considered. The Prize consists of an award of US$100 thousand and a medal.
Awards of US$25 thousand are presented to each of two other finalists. The
deadline for applications is 21 June 2019.
The Youth Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition is a global
program to mobilize youth-led innovations for the UN Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs). Young entrepreneurs (age 15-35) from around the world are invited
to submit their innovative ideas and projects. Winners of the competition will
be announced at the Entrepreneurship Summit in Berlin in October 2019 and will
receive international recognition. The deadline for entries is 31 July 2019.
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation awards the Sofja
Kovalevskaja Award to young promising researchers from abroad in recognition of
outstanding academic achievements. The award is designed to enable them to
embark on academic careers in Germany by establishing their own junior research
groups at research institutions in Germany. The award winner is entitled to
funds of up to € 1.65 million which may be used to cover all research expenses
(including the necessary equipment and material, personnel, travel expenses,
etc.). The deadline for applications is 31 July 2019.
