A G R I C U L T U R AL
Research
APN launches its 2019
call for proposals. The Collaborative Regional Research Programme (CRRP)
supports research on physical, biological, and human dimensions of change in
the Earth’s systems. The Capacity Development Programme (CAPaBLE) focuses on
training, awareness raising, and partnerships. APN lists priority research topics
for each of South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, and Oceania. Applications
can be submitted by researchers, academics, and practitioners working at
institutions based in APN member countries and approved countries. For both
programs, the deadline to submit summary proposals is 10 November 2019.
The Commission of the
African Union is committed to support the use and development of science,
technology and innovation in Africa and has, since 2008 been running the
African Union Kwame Nkrumah Awards for Scientific Excellence (AUKNASE).
These awards are in
memory of the Great Pan-Africanist and First President of the Republic of
Ghana, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, a firm believer in African liberation and unity! A
man who pursued a revolutionary pan-African policy, with a strong vision
extending beyond national boundaries, for the creation of a new Africa, “a
federal union of African states”. He is among the key founding fathers of the
then Organization of African Unity in 1963, an important pan-Africanist
organization, which later become the African Union in 2002. Today the “dream
and determination” of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah inspires Africa in all facets of
development. Deadline: 10 November 2019
2SCALE, one of Africa’s largest agribusiness
incubators and accelerators, is inviting entrepreneurs, startups and SMEs with
digital innovations to apply to their innovation challenge. 2SCALE is an
incubator and accelerator program that manages a portfolio of Public Private Partnerships
(PPPs) for inclusive business in agrifood sectors and industries in eight
countries across Africa. The 2SCALE program is implemented by consortium of
three partners and funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Digital
technologies such as hyperlocal weather forecasting, mobile finance, supply
chain management and traceability solutions are increasingly transforming
agri-food value chains in Africa. They enable farmers and other actors to
produce more, better and safer food while preserving natural resources
and biodiversity. Deadline: 15 November 2019
Applications are now open for Professional Fellows
Program – Advancing Women Agribusiness Entrepreneurs and Innovators
hosted at Michigan State University (MSU) connects Ugandan, Tanzanian, and
Kenyan agribusiness professionals and entrepreneurs with their counterparts in
Michigan for knowledge exchange and capacity building. The Program is
recruiting young Tanzanian, Kenyan, and Ugandan professionals from diverse
backgrounds in private, public, non-governmental, and education sectors
who are either women agribusiness entrepreneurs or individuals working to
increase women’s economic engagement in the agricultural sector. Deadline: 18 November 2019
The
Conservation, Food and Health Foundation is
seeking applications to protect natural resources, improve the production and
distribution of food, and promote public health in Asia, Africa, Latin America,
and the Middle East. The foundation supports projects that demonstrate
local leadership and
promote professional development in the conservation, agricultural, and health
sciences; develop the capacity of local organizations;
and address a particular problem or question in the field. It prefers to
support projects that address under-funded issues and geographic areas. Deadline:
1 January 2020
UK organisations
are inviting to apply for a share of up to £5 million from the Department for
International Development (DFID)
and the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) for projects with partners in
eligible African countries. The aim of this competition is to increase the pace
of innovation in the development of agricultural and food systems in Africa. Applicants project
must result in more use of innovations by farmers and food systems
organisations such as manufacturers, processors, retailers, distributors and
wholesalers. Applicants proposal must show the potential to have a positive
impact on poverty through
the uptake of agricultural and food systems technology and innovation. Deadline:
8 January 2020
This is a great chance for applicants to apply for a
share of up to £5 million from the Department for International Development (DFID)
and the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) to work on agri-tech and food
chain innovations in Africa. The aim of this competition is to increase
the pace of innovation in the development of agricultural and food systems in
Africa. Applicants project must result in more use of innovations by farmers
and food systems organisations such as manufacturers, processors, retailers,
distributors and wholesalers. Applicants proposal must show the potential to
have a positive impact on poverty through the uptake of agricultural
and food systems technology and innovation. Deadline: 8
January 2020
Agribusiness
The Rescued Tools
Foundation (Stichting Gered Gereedschap) collects and refurbishes discarded
tools and small items of equipment in the Netherlands for the benefit of
recipients in Sub-Saharan Africa. The priority countries are Uganda,
Malawi, Tanzania and Ghana. The Foundation favors projects that offer
opportunities for women, marginalized groups, co-operatives, and ecological
awareness and environmental protection. Organizations that meet the Foundation’s
criteria for assistance can fill out an application form.
Misereor is the
international development agency of the Catholic Church in Germany. Its mission
is to fight hunger, disease, poverty, and other forms of human suffering in
Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Issues and themes include climate change and
justice; food security and agriculture; access to land; energy for the poor;
and extractive industries. Misereor posts guidelines in multiple languages
regarding how to request funding support. Applications can be sent at
any time.
The Draper
Richards Kaplan Foundation supports early stage, high impact social enterprises
and seeks projects and innovations that dramatically improve the lives of
people and the world. Eligibility extends to non profit, for profit and hybrid
organizations in the early stages of their development that have scaling
potential. The DRK investments are distributed twice a year over a three-year
term, totaling $300 thousand. The Foundation has a rolling online application
process throughout the year; there is no deadline.
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.
The “Professional Fellows Program – Advancing Women
Agribusiness Entrepreneurs and Innovators” at Michigan State University (USA)
promotes knowledge exchange and capacity building. The Program is open to young
female Tanzanian, Kenyan, and Ugandan agribusiness entrepreneurs or individuals
working to increase women’s economic engagement in the agricultural sector.
Participants will take part in a four-week training program with seminars and
internship placement. The application deadline is 18
November 2019.
The World Bank Group invites applications for the
“Sustainable Development Goals and Her Competition.” SDGs & Her is an
online competition for women micro-entrepreneurs to showcase how they are
supporting the SDGs through their business operations. Winners will receive
leadership training, mentoring and will be flown to Washington DC, for an event
at the World Bank Group-IMF Spring Meetings (April 2020). The competition is
open to women who own micro and small enterprises. The deadline for the
competition is 10 January 2020.
Bio-diversity, Environment, Climate change
Collaborate Pacific
aims to support effective governance, leadership, regional cooperation, and
sustainable development in the Pacific. The fund supports small scale
activities in the thematic priority areas: Agriculture, Climate Change, Oceans
and Fisheries, Renewable Energy, and many other development priorities. Funding
can cover travel (including transport, accommodation, and meals) and event
costs (including hosting costs). Pacific Island citizens, NGOs, government
agencies, and civil society are encouraged to apply. Applications are
accepted on a rolling basis.
The Development
Related Infrastructure Investment Vehicle (DRIVE) is a program of Dutch support
for infrastructural projects in the areas of water; climate; food security; and
sexual and reproductive health and rights. The program offers funding support
to entrepreneurs worldwide for construction projects in the eligible DRIVE
subject areas and countries. Funding ranges from €5 million to €60
million. Applications are accepted and reviewed on a continuous basis.
The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation (FTPF) offers
planting materials and technical assistance to establish fruit orchards that
will be used for charitable purposes. Applicants must be nonprofit
organizations, public or nonprofit schools, or government entities serving a
charitable purpose. Most programs are implemented in the USA. However, FTPF
will also consider international projects. Applications are accepted
continuously.
The Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN) seeks
businesses in various sectors, including agriculture, water, and tourism, with
commercially viable projects that deliver climate adaptation benefits, by
reducing climate vulnerability or increasing the resilience of populations to
the effects of climate change. For all projects, the the investment ask should
lie between US$1 million and US$50 million. Energy access and rural
electrification projects (clean cookstoves, solar home systems, etc.) may ask
for smaller sums, starting at US$500 thousand. PFAN strongly encourages
women-led projects to apply for support. PFAN accepts applications for projects
in low- and middle-income countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (various deadlines),
Eastern Europe & Central Asia (deadline 30 November
2019), Central America and Caribbean Islands (deadline 15 December 2019), South Asia & Southeast Asia and
Pacific Islands (deadline 17 December 2019). Please
be aware that application deadlines vary by region (please check carefully).
The Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance invites
ideas that will attract increased investment for a low-carbon and climate
resilient economy. The call for ideas covers four programs, each with distinct
priorities. For 2020, the Lab launches a special call for ideas that target
sustainable energy access, sustainable cities, sustainable agriculture, and
nature-based solutions in India, Brazil, and Southern Africa. Selected ideas
will receive guidance and support from experts and investors, as well as
analytical and communications support. The application deadline is 20 December 2019.
UN Women offers free
online courses across many subject areas through the global online platform for
training for gender equality. Courses include the ‘2030 Agenda for
Sustainable Development and Gender Equality’ which is directed to
government representatives and public servants, officials from the UN System
and other international organizations, Civil Society Organizations
representatives, academics and general public. Many of the courses are free to
take part. Deadline for the Sustainable Development and Gender Equality course
is 31 December
2019.
Fellowships/scholarships/grants
The Netherlands
Organization for Cooperation in Higher Education (NUFFIC) calls for joint
proposals for Orange Knowledge institutional collaboration projects. The
program aims to strengthen professionals and organisations from developing
countries through education and training. The maximum available funding for
this call falls between the amounts of €600 thousand and €2.2 million
(depending on the call for proposals). Programs include subjects in energy and
food security. Application deadlines vary by country (please check carefully),
with remaining deadlines in September and October 2019.
The DAAD offers
scholarships to qualified individuals from eligible developing countries for
post-graduate studies at German universities in development-related subjects.
The program (EPOS) is open to individuals who completed their previous academic
degrees no longer than six years previously; who have at least two years of
professional experience; and who are nationals of countries receiving official
development assistance (DAC list of the OECD). The available courses range
across water resources; renewable energy; land management and tenure;
agricultural sciences; forest sciences; ecology; nature
conservation; environmental governance; and many others. Most scholarship
deadlines for the 2020-2021 intake fall between August 2019 through December 2019, varying by courses (check carefully).
The Scottish
Government’s International Development Small Grants Programme provides project
funding in support of the government’s International Development Policy.
Applications for grants are invited from incorporated not-for-profit
organisations which have a presence in Scotland and an annual turnover of less
than £250 thousand. Project grants should focus on any of Malawi, Rwanda, or
Zambia in themes of food security; renewable energy; climate change; water; and
others. Grants for capacity building and feasibility studies will be accepted
in relation to any country designated as medium/low on the UN’s Human
Development Index — but with priority for Malawi, Rwanda, and Zambia. Awards
are a maximum of £15 thousand for one-year feasibility studies and capacity
building initiatives. The application deadline is 08 November 2019.
UK Aid Match supports
collaborations between charities, the British public and the UK government. UK
Aid Match welcomes applications for funding from charities and non-profit
organisations in support of projects aimed at the poorest people in developing
countries. For every £1 donated to a UK Aid Match charity appeal, the UK
government will provide equal match funding, up to £2 million. Only UK based
charities are eligible to apply but projects have to be implemented in
low-income development countries. The deadline for submissions is 12 November 2019.
The European
Commission seeks to reduce carbon emissions resulting from deforestation and
poor agricultural practices. The objective of this call is to improve the
climate resilience of subsistence farmers in Timor-Leste through the
application of rural climate smart practices and reforestation in targeted
rural areas. The grants requested under this call can be up to €2.7 million.
Eligibility extends to non-profit organizations in a Member State of the
European Union or Timor-Leste. Please be aware that lead applicants from the EU
must have a local co-applicant. The deadline for submission of concept notes
is 12 November 2019.
The P4G Partnership
Fund provides financial support and targeted assistance to public-private
partnerships that implement strategies to achieve the following five
Sustainable Development Goals: Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture; Water
and Sanitation; Clean Energy; Sustainable Cities; and Sustainable Consumption.
Start-up projects may apply for up to US$100 thousand, scale-up projects may
apply for up to US$1 million. Projects have to be implemented in a developing
country. Eligibility extends to partnerships of at least two non-profit
organizations. The deadline for submission of projects is 14 November 2019.
The WAAW Foundation
supports African women who seek a STEM-focused college education. Applicants
have to be under 32 years old and be enrolled in undergraduate B.S.degree
program at a University or college in Africa. Eligible courses include
Agriculture, Biology, Botany, Environmental Science, Natural Science, Zoology
and many other fields. Application closes on 15
November 2019.
2SCALE invites entrepreneurs, startups and SMEs with
digital innovations to apply to the innovation challenge to boost climate smart
agriculture. Innovation should promote food and nutrition security,
climate-smart (eco-efficient) agriculture, and the inclusion of women and
youth. Furthermore, the innovation should primarily focus on smallholder
farmers. Projects have to be implemented in Kenya, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast,
Ghana, Mali, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, or Niger. The winners will receive
scaling opportunities, technical support, and research support. The application
has to be submitted by 15 November 2019.
The French Agency for Development (AFD) Digital
Challenge seeks digital solutions for sustainable cities, in line with the
United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG). Solutions should focus on
the basic needs of the urban population (e.g., access to water), foster local
economic development (e.g., urban agri-food sector), or support the most
vulnerable (e.g., alert systems in the context of an environmental disaster).
The call is open to startups, associations, and research centers in Africa. The
winner will receive €20 thousand. The deadline for application is 18 November 2019.
The Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Small Scale
Irrigation seeks private sector partners in the areas of irrigation technology
supply, finance and value chain development to accelerate scaling of
small-scale irrigation technologies in Ghana and Ethiopia. Proposed projects
must benefit smallholders and be environmentally sustainable. The proposed
budget should not exceed US$725 thousand. In order to be eligible, for-profit
businesses and social enterprises must have a presence and experience in the
region and/or country of interest. Application submissions are due on 23 November 2019.
The RGS-IBG makes
grants for geographical research, fieldwork, and teaching that include several
awards with deadlines in November. The application deadline is 10 November for
the Journey of a Lifetime Award. The deadline is 23 November for the Ralph
Brown Expedition Award; Thesiger-Oman International Research Fellowships;
Walters Kundert Fellowship; Dudley Stamp Memorial Award; Rob Potter Award;
Postgraduate Research Awards; and Geographical Club Award. The deadline is 30 November for the Neville Shulman Challenge Award.
The
International Foundation for Science invites early-career scientists in
eligible developing countries to apply for the IFS Individual Research Grants.
Themes of the call are: (i) Biological Resources in terrestrial Systems; (ii)
Water and Aquatic Resources; and (iii) Food Security, Dietary Diversity, and
Healthy Livelihoods. Eligibility for funding extends to researchers in low and
lower-middle income countries (IFS provides a list). Applicants must be
attached to a national research institute or a university. Grants are up to
US$15 thousand for projects of 12 to 36 months. The next deadline for
applications (English, French) is 30 November
2019.
GrowthAfrica supports African businesses and
entrepreneurs through an annual Accelerator program. Participants of the
program receive individualized and tailored in-company support, access to
potential investors, leadership training and mentorship. Entrepreneurs in the
fields of Agribusiness, Renewable Energy, and Water & Sanitation are
especially welcome. The program is open to entrepreneurs from Kenya, Uganda,
Ethiopia, Zambia, and Ghana. The application deadline is 01 December 2019
DAAD co-fund research
grants for qualified applicants from Brazil. The aim of the programme is to s
to promote research projects within the context of doctoral studies. The
programme accepts doctoral candidates at universities in Brazil, who have been
awarded a domestic scholarship from CAPES (Co-funder). Subject areas include
natural sciences and agriculture. The domestic doctoral scholarships will be
paid by CAPES during the research stay in Germany, and DAAD will co-fund a
monthly payment of €650, health, accident and personal liability insurance
cover, and travel allowance. The application deadline is 02 December 2019.
The Carnegie
African Diaspora Fellowship Program offers short-term fellowships to
African-born academics at universities in the USA and Canada to collaborate
with African universities in research, curriculum co-development, and/or
graduate student training. Project requests to host scholars are submitted by
universities and other higher education institutions in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria,
South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda. Past scholars in the program have included
several in agriculture, environment, and related disciplines. Scholar
applications must be submitted before 09 December 2019.
The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program
funds citizens and residents of Sub-Saharan Africa for graduate studies at
the University of British Columbia, USA. The fields of study at UBC include
Sustainable Forest Management; Environmental Management; Food Science; Land and
Water Systems; and many others. Each Faculty has different deadlines, please check
carefully. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program application closes 13 December 2019.
The Columbia University invites applications for a
training course in sustainable agriculture. The 2020 program will be held at
Columbia University (USA) in from 09-19 June 2020. The program is designed for
mid-level public sector officials and civil society representatives from low- and
middle-income countries. A limited number of partial scholarships are
available. Scholarship applications are open until 13
December 2019.
The International Fund for Agricultural Development
(IFAD) launches a photo competition to promote youth participation in rural
development in Latin American and the Caribbean. IFAD seeks images that show
young people engaged in rural areas in the region. Ten selected photos will be
exhibited during the official ceremony of the Rural Youth Innovation Award
(June 2020). The top three winners will receive an all expenses paid trip to
the ceremony. Participants should be between 18 and 35 years old. The closing
date is 16 December 2019.
Pennsylvania State University (USA) announces an
8-week online course about sustainable dairy production. The course will offer
an international perspective on aspects of dairy management such as genetics,
nutrition, reproduction, etc. Target audiences include the general public
interested; professionals; livestock producers; and educators and students.
Financial aid is available to individuals who cannot afford the course fee.
Course lectures are translated into Portuguese and Chinese. Enrollment is open.
The course starts on 16 December 2019.
The TSL Schools
Sustainability Challenge is a video contest for schools around the world.
Schools are invited to create a short video (max. 3 minutes) showcasing their
best sustainability-related project. The winning school is awarded with a cash
prize of £500. Schools have to register a Teacher Champion to participate. The
deadline for video entries is 20 December 2019.
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.
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences — Amsterdam
Talent Scholarship
The Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS)
aims to attract excellent students from around the world. The Amsterdam Talent
Scholarship awards € 4 thousand at the end of every academic year to
successful non-EEA students who have been enrolled in one of the programs of
the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. Eligible courses are Agriculture,
Forestry and Fishery, Environmental Sciences, Natural sciences and others.
Students submit their applications after the completion of a full year of
studies before 31 December of each year.
Right Sharing of
World Resources (RSWR) makes seed grants to support income-generating projects
led by women. RSWR’s current priorities are grassroots organizations selected
states and districts of India; Quaker groups in Kenya and Sierra Leone.
Projects include many in the production and sale of fruits and vegetables; meat
and milk; grain crops; fish; fuelwood; and other enterprises associated with
small-scale agriculture and rural livelihoods. RSWR provides micro-credits of
up to US$5,500 for one year projects. The next application deadline is 31 December
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 deadlines for concept notes are 01 January and
01 July 2020.
The Agri-Tech
Catalyst aims to increase the pace and scale of uptake of agricultural
innovation by farmers in Africa. Projects should focus in any of three
categories: early-stage technical feasibility; industrial research; or
late-stage experimental development. Project leaders must be UK businesses (or
UK research organizations in the case of early-stage technical feasibility).
Projects should include at least one consortium member from an eligible African
country. The amount of project co-funding available varies from £100 – £800
thousand depending on category and business size. The deadline for registration
is 08 January 2020.
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 fellowship
supports 6-12 months of PhD dissertation research with grants up to US$15
thousand. 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 January 2020.
Sida funds short-term training in selected development
topics for participants from developing countries. Organizations in Burundi,
Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda are invited to nominate candidates for the
12-months Training Program ‘Healthy Livestock – Safe Food.’ The overall objective
of this program is to reduce poverty and vulnerability among smallholder
farmers. Candidates representing government organisations, private companies or
NGOs at national, regional or local level are encouraged to apply. The training
will take place in Sweden. Sida will cover costs related to all program phases,
except personal expenses, visa fees or any local airport taxes and departure
fees. The closing date for applications is 15 January
2020.
Cisco is looking for innovative technology solutions
from student entrepreneurs around the world that solve the world’s most
pressing social and environmental problems. The Challenge is open to students
and recent alumni from any college or university. A total of US$350 thousand
will be awarded for the adoption and development of breakthrough technologies,
products, and services that drive economic development. Solutions have to be
submitted by 17 January 2020.
GlobalGiving is
an online platform to raise funds for grassroots projects worldwide across many
sectors and themes – including in agriculture, energy, environment, and natural
resources. GlobalGiving announces a new Accelerator program that will offer
virtual training in online fundraising and participation in a two-week
crowdfunding campaign. The program is open to nonprofit organizations anywhere
in the world. Organizations that successfully complete the GlobalGiving
Accelerator by raising at least US$5 thousand total from a minimum 40 different
donors will earn permanent membership with GlobalGiving, in addition to $30
thousand in matching funding and bonus prizes. The application deadline is 24 January 2020.
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 2020.
The United
States–South Pacific Scholarship Program provides opportunities for university
studies (masters and bachelors degrees) at the University of Hawai‘i in fields
that are relevant to the development needs of Pacific island countries.
Priority areas of study include agriculture, environmental studies, and many
others. Candidates from the following countries, who meet specific selection
criteria, are eligible to apply: Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue,
Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. The
application deadline is 01 February 2020.
The University of Antwerp’s Institute of Development
Policy and Management (IOB) offers three specializations for one-year masters
programs in development studies. Topics include poverty, climate change,
conflict, good governance, sustainable development, and others. The Flemish
Inter-University Council (VLIR-UOS) awards scholarships to students from many
countries of Africa, Asia and Latin America for studies at Belgian universities
that include Antwerp’s IOB. Candidates applying for a VLIR-UOS
scholarship have to submit their application by 01
February 2020.
Ghent University grants PhD scholarships to promising
PhD 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 managements, and many others (a complete list of
faculties and research topics is provided). The deadline for applications is 04 February 2020.
The Finnish
Government offers scholarships of 3-9 months for Doctoral studies and research
at Finnish universities or public research institutes. The Scholarship Pool
program is open to young researchers from all academic fields, including agriculture
and forestry, environmental sciences, veterinary medicine, and many others.
Nationals from China, Cuba, Egypt, Mexico, Mongolia, Namibia, Peru, South
Korea, Turkey, Ukraine, Uruguay, and some developed countries are eligible to
apply. The scholarship includes a monthly allowance of € 1,500. Travel expenses
are not covered by the program. The next deadline for the nomination of
scholarship candidates is 15 February 2020. (Important:
Applicants may contact the scholarship authorities in their home country for
information on the national deadline for submitting an application.)
Candidates who are
interested in conducting postdoctoral research at the Jacob Blaustein
Institutes for Desert Research in Israel are invited to apply for fellowships.
Research topics include desert ecology, solar energy, environmental physics,
architecture and urban planning, rainfed and irrigated agriculture, hydrology,
aquaculture, environmental microbiology, desalination and water treatment, and
biotechnology. The current value of a the BCSC fellowship is US$25 thousand.
Candidates should first select a topic of interest and identify a prospective
supervisor. Applications are open worldwide. The application deadline is 02 March 2020.
The Nestlé Foundation
supports research in human nutrition in low-income and lower middle-income
countries. In relation to agriculture, the Foundation will consider research on
food policy, food production, and food technology if the intervention has high
potential for improved nutritional status and public health. The Foundation
offers training grants, pilot grants, and full project grants. Priority is for
proposals submitted by researchers in developing countries, or jointly with
partners in developed countries. A Letter of Intent (LOI) can be submitted at
any time of the year. The deadlines for full grant applications are 10 January and 10 May
2020.
Humboldt Foundation is seeking
applications from Young Climate Experts for its International Climate
Protection Fellowship.
With the International Climate
Protection Fellowships, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation enables prospective leaders in academia
and industry to implement a research based proposal in the field of climate
protection or climate-related resource conservation during a one-year stay
in Germany.
Up to 20
International Climate Protection Fellowships are granted annually, funded under
the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and
Nuclear Safety’s (BMU) International Climate Initiative. The fellowships target
prospective leaders from non European transition and developing countries.
Deadline: 1 March 2020
The MAN Impact
Accelerator seeks social entrepreneurs from Europe, South Africa, and Brazil to
tackle social and environmental challenges through innovative solutions in the
transport and logistics industry. Social businesses and startups in the key
areas agriculture, data analytics (including environmental data), sensors,
among others, are invited to apply. The program provides indirect grants and
support of up to US$50 thousand (no equity or cash) for each startup. This also
includes free access to coaches and mentors as well as to software and data
perks. The application deadline is 01 October
2020.
AWARDS and O T H E R.
The African Union
(AU) honors outstanding African scientists through the Kwame Nkrumah Scientific
Awards. The awards program is implemented at national level for young
researchers; regional level for women scientists; and continental level open to
all scientists. The current announcement calls for submissions at the
African continental level to recognize outstanding science, for which it awards
a prize of US$100 thousand. In addition, the AU makes regional awards of US$20
thousand to female scientists. The closing date for submissions is 10 November 2019.
The D-Prize funds
pilot projects that more widely distribute relatively low-cost products and
services in the fight against poverty. The current challenges include social
enterprises for innovations in specified themes of agriculture; energy; and
several other categories. The D-Prize will award up to US$20 thousand to social
enterprises that are successful in their pilot phases. Eligibility to compete
extends to entrepreneurs anywhere in the world, and of any age or background.
The D-Prize invites concept notes before 10
November 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.
Nominations are open
for the 2019 Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND) International Prize.
The Subject of the 2019 Prince Talal International Prize is “Ensure access to
water and sanitation for all”. Projects
should highlight best practices which aim to improve the living conditions of
the poor and disadvantaged with particular emphasis on women and children.
(Note: This may include one or more categories of the Terra Viva Grants
Directory.) The winners receive between US$400 thousand and US$100 thousand
(depending on their category). Eligibility extends to UN Development Agencies,
NGOs, government ministries, public institutions, social business enterprises
and individuals. There are no geographical restrictions. Nominations are
accepted until 30 November 2019.
The British Council seeks creative digital ideas that
has the potential to change the world and improve the lives of the world’s most
disadvantaged people. Ideas have to focus on one of three Global Goals for
Sustainable Development, including “Decent Work and Economic Growth” (which
fits the category Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry). The winning pitch will get
£20 thousand to invest in their idea and mentorship for a full year. The
competition is open to anyone and everyone across the world. Applicants can
choose to apply as an individual or an organisation. Applications have to be
submitted by 10 January 2020.
The Right Livelihood
Awards are annually made to individuals and organizations offering practical
and exemplary answers to the most urgent challenges facing us today. The Award
is sometimes referred to as the “Alternative Nobel Prize.” Past laureates
include several whose work in issues of environment and natural resources advances
social justice and grassroots development in the developing world. Normally,
the Foundation makes three cash awards and one honorary award each year.
Nominations are invited from anyone worldwide (excluding self-nominations,
close relatives, and Foundation staff and jury). The deadline for proposals
is 01 March of each year.
I don't know why most of the organizations we come across exclude Liberia? Where Liberia is included they limit it to only women. Do they want us to continue to be poor and weak? I am getting so frustrated. If you truly want to Liberia do not limit your funding to only women and children and leave out the men upon shoulders the responsibilities of the family,clan and tribe rest. Men Empowerment Network of Liberia.
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