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Nuffic
invites applications for Joint Proposals on Food and Nutrition in Ethiopia and
Bangladesh. The Nuffic’s Orange Knowledge Programme aims to strengthen
professionals and organisations through education and training. Proposed
projects must contribute to end hunger, achieve food security and improved
nutrition, promote sustainable agriculture, and ensure availability and
sustainable management of water for all. Applicants must be Dutch or from one
of the participating countries: Bangladesh, Benin, Burundi, Colombia,
Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Indonesia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Myanmar,
Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Vietnam.
Maximum funding per collaboration project is €1.4 million. The deadline for
Ethiopia is 01 July 2019, and for Bangladesh is 08 July
2019.
- Call: Section 1 – Management of Water 2019 Topic 1.1.1 Sustainable groundwater management in water-stressed Mediterranean areas- Deadline Stage 2 Full proposals - 16th July, 2019
- Call: Section 1 – Farming Systems 2019 - Topic 1.2.1 Conserving water and soil in Mediterranean dry-farming, smallholder agriculture Deadline Stage 2 Full proposals - 16th July, 2019
- Call: Section 1 – Farming Systems 2019 - Topic 1.2.2 Sustainability and competitiveness of Mediterranean greenhouse and intensive Horticulture Deadline Stage 2 Full proposals - 16th July, 2019
- Call: Section 1 – Agro-food Value Chain 2019 Topic 1.3.1 Implementation of analytical tools and digital technology to achieve traceability, authenticity control of traditional Mediterranean foods. Deadline Stage 2 Full proposals - 16th July, 2019
- Call: Section 1 – Nexus 2019 RIA Topic 1.4.1 Assessing social, technical and economic benefits of a cross-sectoral governance of the Water-Ecosystems-Food Nexus Stage 2 Full proposals - 16th July, 2019
- Call:
Section 2 – Multi-topic 2019 - Transnational call
funded by Participating States
- Deadline Stage 2 Full proposals – 4th September, 2019
GAFSP
announces its next call for proposals in the Public Sector Window for programs
and projects that strengthen agriculture and lessen food insecurity in
low-income countries. GAFSP intends to fund 4-6 proposals for a total of at
least US$100 million. Applications (English and French) are limited to 24
countries in fragile and conflict-affected situations: Africa, Middle East and
North Africa, East Asia and the Pacific, Eastern Europe, Latin America &
the Caribbean, and South Asia. For the first time, GAFSP is providing technical
assistance for proposal preparation. Application for proposal preparation
assistance have to be submitted by 15 April 2019. The closing date
for full applications is 10 September 2019.
The CFC calls for
proposals that advance commodity development in its member countries. Funding
is targeted mainly to for-profit organizations and social enterprises for
production, value chains, and marketing across a wide group of commodities
(agricultural crops, tree crops, timber, bamboo and rattan, minerals, and
others). This 15th call for proposals has a deadline on 15 October 2019.
Agribusiness
Kinaya Ventures is an innovation and investment platform
with the mission to connect startups, corporations, and investors. The Spring
Fellowship is a 4-month accelerator program, designed for African entrepreneurs
and early to growth-stage startups in the areas Agtech, Foodtech, AdTech,
MarTech, RetailTech. Selected participants will receive a seed grant of US$15
thousand as well as additional support and product perks. The call for
applications closed 07 July 2019.
The European Commission seeks to reduce rural poverty and
malnutrition and to improve rural livelihoods in Zambia. Projects under this
call should focus on (1) Increasing investments in agriculture (including fish
farming), (2) Facilitating the creation and strengthening of smallholder farmer
and agribusiness associations, and (3) Generating employment opportunities, in
particular for women and youth. The overall amount made available under this
call is €26 million. In order to be eligible for a grant, the lead applicant
must an established organization in a Member State of the European Union or
Zambia. The deadline for submission of concept notes is 22 July 2019.
The
Pollination Project (TPP) offers start-up grants of up to US$1 thousand to
compassion-driven visionaries in who need seed capital to get
started. Currently, TPP makes grants for community projects in Kenya
and Uganda. Topics for projects include education, clean water,
afforestation, and many others. The deadlines for applications are 15
April and 01 August 2019.
The European Commission seeks to promote entrepreneurs
(startups) with innovative solutions that improve the food and nutritional
security in Honduras. Priority areas include mitigating the negative effects of
climate change and unsustainable use of energy and natural resources. The grant
amount requested under this call must be €826 thousand. Eligibility extends to
non-profit organizations, including, but not limited to, scientific and
academic institutions. Deadline for submission of concept notes is 02 August 2019.
Cartier supports women entrepreneurs who lead social
enterprises in their early phases that have potential to grow significantly.
Cartier reviews applications from Latin America, North America, Europe,
Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East & North Africa, and the Asia-Pacific
region. Previous laureates have included several whose work links to
environment and related issues, e.g., product recycling, low-cost energy, water
treatment, fair trade, and others. Each of the selected women entrepreneurs
receives a cash prize of US$100 thousand, networking and visibility
opportunities, and business coaching. 14 finalists will receive US$30 thousand
each. The closing date for applications is 14 August
2019.
The Business
Partnership Facility awards subsidies to support and develop private sector
involvement in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in developing countries.
The projects submitted under this call must contribute to achieving at least
one clearly identified SDG. Funding of up to €200 thousand is available.
Partnerships must comprise of actors from the private sector, civil society,
academia and/or the public sector, with least one organisation from the
for-profit private sector. The application deadline is 09 September 2019.
BBSRC seeks
collaborative research projects involving collaborative research with at least
one company and one research-base partner through the ‘Stand-alone’ LINK
scheme. Case Studies from the LINKS scheme include the themes of agriculture,
sustainable energy and climate change. Applicants from industry and
academia can request a maximum of £1 million per project. Projects must be
based in the UK, however, where a suitable company cannot be found in the UK,
an overseas company may be used. Applications must be submitted by 02 October 2019.
Dining
for Women makes grants to non-profit organizations that support women and
girls living in extreme poverty in developing countries. Thematic areas include
access to clean water and sanitation, food security, and education, among
other themes. Applicants may request between US$35 thousand to US$50 thousand.
Eligibility extends to US 5.01(c)3 corporations or international organisations
with a fiscal sponsor which is a US 5.01(c)3 corporation. Dining for Women has
two annual grant cycles. The submission deadlines for 2019 are 24 April
and 24 October 2019.
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.
Bio-diversity,
Environment, Climate change
The MacArthur Foundation seeks applications for the
100&Change competition. The winner will receive US$100 million to develop
and implement a project that addresses a critical problem affecting people,
places, or the planet. The competition is open to organizations working in any
field of endeavor anywhere in the world. Applicants must identify the problem
they are trying to solve, as well as their proposed solution. Nonprofit and
for-profit organizations can apply. The competition will not accept applications
from individuals or government agencies. Participants in the competition must
register by 16 July 2019.
The United
Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), in collaboration with
the UNDP-GEF Small Grants Program, invites youth ages 18-30 to submit videos
about projects or campaigns that showcase actions on climate change. The three
categories are (1) Nature-based solutions for food and human health (2) Cities
and local action to combat climate change, and (3) Balancing use of land for
people and ecosystems. The videos will be posted on a web page, and the winners
of the competition will have their expenses paid to attend and participate in
the COP25 in Chile (December 2019) as youth reporters. The deadline for video
submissions is 27 July 2019.
The Embassy of
Japan in Uganda provides financial assistance to non-profit,
development-oriented organizations in support of community development projects
in Uganda. Any projects geared towards grassroots assistance are eligible for
financing, including water and sanitation, disaster relief, and agricultural
development. The grant amount per project is generally under 10 million yen
(approx. US$100thousand). Potential recipients are international or local NGOs,
community based organizations, educational institutions and local governments.
The Embassy receives concept papers anytime throughout the year, but the
selection process is conducted twice a year. The next deadline is 31 July 2019.
The
First Solar Corporate Charitable Fund seeks to improve the quality of life in
communities around the world. Priority areas are “green” education; access to
clean energy and water in underserved areas; and the development of innovative
and sustainable technologies. In support of these objectives, the Fund donates
solar modules and systems. Applications may also include a request for a grant
(US$10 thousand to US$15 thousand) to help with project support. The next
deadlines for proposals are 01 May, 01 August and 01 November.
Danida Market
Development Partnerships promote the achievement of the Sustainable Development
Goals. Focusing on SDG 8, the main objective is to promote sustainable local
economic growth and employment in developing countries in agriculture, energy,
and other sectors. Applications are invited from consortia that include a
business partner and an administrative partner, and possibly including
additional partners from civil society, government, universities, etc. The
program is available in Denmark’s priority countries for development
assistance, and in selected other countries below the World Bank limit of
lower-middle income countries that have a Danish representation. DMDP has
a budget of DKK 100 million in 2019 for 10-12 partnerships. Danida’s
support to the partnership project may cover up to 75% of total project costs.
The deadline for concept notes is 09 August
2019.
The European Commission seeks to support sustainable
agricultural development and contribute to the improvement of the food security
and the resilience to climatic hazards of rural households in Madagascar. Any
grant application under this call must fall between the minimum and maximum
amounts of €700 thousand and €3.28 million. Eligibility extends to non-profit
organizations established in the European Union, or in one of the African,
Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) States, or in one of the least developed countries.
Deadline for submission of concept notes is 11
September 2019.
UNU-WIDER (World Institute for Development Economics
Research) invites applications for its PhD research internships program in
Helsinki, Finland. Preference is for applicants who live or work in developing
countries, and who are in the later stages of their PhD. Program themes in
WIDER include the economics of energy, climate change, food security, and
others. UNU-WIDER provides a travel grant and a monthly stipend of €1,600
during the period of the fellowship. The application deadlines are 31 March and
30 September each year.
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 Jephcott Charitable Trust in the UK makes grants for
charitable purposes in the subject areas of population control, natural
environment, education, and health. Projects in the theme of Natural
Environment include examples in small-scale agriculture, livestock production,
horticulture, agricultural training, community water supply, environmental
education, tree planting, renewable energy, and others. Grants are made in the
range of £2 thousand to £10 thousand (in exceptional cases only, up to £20
thousand). Eligibility for grants extends to registered charities and properly
constituted organizations in all parts of the world. There is no application
deadline.
The program
Scientific Exchanges is aimed at researchers who want to host their own
scientific event in Switzerland; invite colleagues from abroad for a research
visit to Switzerland; or visit their colleagues in another country. For events,
an important criterion is the participation of women speakers and young
researchers. Applicants for scientific exchanges must be employed in
Switzerland, and applications must be submitted at least four months before the
event or visit.
The Global Fund
for Community Foundation (GFCF) accepts concept notes aimed at strengthening
and supporting community philanthropy approaches. Projects may focus on
mobilizing local resources and/or foster the growth of local philanthropy for
progressive social change. (Note: This may include on or more categories of the
Terra Viva Grant directory, including environmental programs.) Grants will be
in the range of US$7 thousand to US$20 thousand. Eligibility extends to CPOs
based in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Central and Eastern Europe, or Latin
America and the Caribbean. Eligible applicants are welcome to submit a concept
note anytime.
RUFORUM’s program
for Graduate Training Assistantships (GTA) grants support for 325 PhD training
opportunities during the next four years. The GTA aims to improve the quality
of higher education and increase the pool of PhD academic staff in RUFORUM’s
member universities by facilitating cross-university PhD studies and teaching.
Applicants need to be nominated for PhD training by his/her university. RUFORUM
Secretariat assists in facilitating placement of the nominated staff to
universities with the appropriate fields of the required training. The GTA
accepts rolling applications (no deadline).
The International
Foundation makes grants in subject areas that include agriculture, water and
sanitation, environment, and several others. Grants are to nonprofit tax-exempt
charitable organizations in the USA. Most grant recipients are small and medium
NGOs in the USA engaged in international development assistance. Grants are up
to US$25 thousand for projects of one year. There are no calendar deadlines for
applications.
The Foundation Fiat Panis supports master and doctoral
theses during their fieldwork. The main objective of this grant is to promote
research projects which are likely to contribute to an improvement in the
nutritional situation of people in developing countries. Applications for
research support can be submitted by professors, directors, and doctoral
supervisors. This program is ongoing and informal. There is no formal
calendar deadline.
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.
The Bayer International Fellowship Program consists of five
scholarship programs that offer financial support to foreign students and young
professionals pursuing a project in Germany. (Note: German students and young
professionals can apply to realize a study or research project abroad.)
Students in the field of veterinary medicine can apply for the Carl Duisberg
Scholarship. Students in the fields of agro sciences, green biotechnology,
environmental sciences and sustainability can apply for the Jeff Schell
Scholarship. Students in life sciences, including biology, and bio-engineering,
among others, can apply for the Otto Bayer Scholarship. The next round of
applications must be submitted until 14 July 2019.
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.
Through this call, the European Commission aims to support
the development of coffee, tea and horticulture sectors in Tanzania. Priority
areas include the improvement of small-scale farmers’ incomes, gender diversity
in agriculture, and climate smart agriculture. Grants made under this call for
proposals will be up to €6 million (please refer to the call document for
further details). Only non-profit organizations are eligible to apply. Deadline
for submission of concept notes is 26 July 2019.
The GSMA Innovation Fund for Digitisation of Agricultural
Value Chains seeks digital solutions to improve smallholders’ financial
inclusion, livelihood and climate resilience. Projects should be
implemented in Sub-Saharan Africa or South Asia. Funding of up to £220 thousand
per project is available, as well as mentoring, and project support. The Fund
prioritizes enterprise services targeted at organisations (e.g. agribusiness,
cooperatives, etc.). Concept notes have to be submitted by 31 July 2019.
WFP is the
world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide, delivering food
assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and
build resilience. The World Food Programme seeks great ideas and bold solutions
to solve hunger globally. The Innovation Accelerator offers financial support,
training and access to WFP partners and technical experts. Selected teams get
an opportunity to develop their projects and receive up to US$ 100 thousand.
Applications for the 2019 Cohort III have to be submitted by 31 July 2019.
The International
Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the specialised UN agency, funds
journalists from around Africa to attend the workshop ‘Reporting Rural Poverty
and Agricultural Development’. The programme aim is to enable journalists to
tell the story of rural development. Participants will have the
opportunity to attend the African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) in Kigali in
September 2019. Eligibility extends to full-time journalists from across
Africa. Bursaries include air travel expenses (economy class), accommodation,
local transfers and meals. The deadline for applications is 31 July 2019.
The Newton Mosharafa PhD Programme supports Egyptian
researchers to undertake PhD studies at a UK higher education institution. The
program covers all fees and living/travel expenses. The program supports
projects in five priority areas, including sustainable water management;
renewable energy; and sustainable food production. The application deadline is 08 August 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 Newton Fund Researcher Links Travel Grants support
early-career researchers to undertake an international research placement to
strengthen links for future collaboration. UK’s current partner country for
these travel grants is South Africa. Subject areas for the workshops vary by
partner country to include agriculture, climate and environment, sustainable
energy, water and sanitation, and several others. Researchers that reside in
the UK can apply for funding to visit a university or research institution in
one of the listed partner countries. Researchers residing in South Africa can
apply for funding to come to the UK. The application deadline is 09 August 2019.
Newton Fund
Researcher Links Regional Workshops bring together early-career researchers
from the UK and other regional partner countries to allow them to make
international connections that can improve the quality of their research. The
program intends to tackle global challenges – such as climate and environment,
sustainable energy, water and sanitation, rural and urban development, and food
safety among others. Regional Workshops can be proposed between the UK and
Brazil. (Note: Other countries will be available soon.) The application
deadline is 09 August 2019.
The Joke
Waller-Hunter (JWH) Initiative offers grants to advance the leadership of young
individuals working for or affiliated with environmental civil society
organizations in developing and emerging countries. JWH especially encourages
the nomination of young women and local community leaders. Grants range from
€2,500 to €7,000 each. The next nomination deadline is 01 September 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.
In Europe’s
research program Horizon 2020, the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual
Fellowships provide opportunities to acquire and transfer new knowledge and to
work on research in a European context or outside Europe. The scheme
particularly supports the return and re-integration of researchers from outside
Europe who have previously worked there. It also develops or helps to re-start
the careers of individual researchers that show great potential, considering
their experience. Applicants in the EU; their overseas territories; countries
associated to Horizon 2020; and most developing countries are eligible for
consideration. The closing date for applications is 11 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.
Grinnell College invites nominations for the 2020 Grinnell
Prize. The Grinnell Prize of US$100 thousand will be awarded to individuals who
show creativity, commitment, and extraordinary accomplishment in effecting
positive social change. Past nominations have spanned a diversity of social
issues related to agriculture and hunger relief, conservation and environment,
and many other thematic areas. Nominees may be nationals of any country who
have earned a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) between 2003 and 2019. The
closing date for nominations is 07 October 2019.
The Earth Institute at Columbia University invites
applications for 2-year postdoctoral fellowships that contribute to
understanding critical scientific and social issues in global sustainable
development. Specific areas of research include food security, energy systems,
climate change, poverty reduction, disease, and environmental degradation. The
multi-disciplinary program is open to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens who received
their doctoral degrees within five years of beginning their appointments. The
deadline for applications is 30 October 2019.
The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships aim to promote
international exchange and research cooperation between Switzerland and over
180 other countries. Thematic areas for post-graduate scientific research
include Agriculture, Biodiversity and Sustainability, and Poverty Reduction,
among others. Eligibility extends to young researchers from all around the
world who have completed a master’s degree or PhD. Application deadlines vary
by country (please check carefully). Prepare your application by 01 November 2019.
The Catholic Relief Services (CRS) invites individuals
dedicated to a career in international development to submit an
application. Fellows receive training and support CRS’ work in various sectors
such as agriculture/livelihoods, health, water and sanitation, emergency
response, or micro-financing. CRS offers 20-30 fellowships each year. Each
fellow is placed in one of CRS’ overseas country programs for a 12-month
fellowship. The application will be open through 01
November 2019.
ETH Zurich makes
competitive grants in two programs sponsored by its World Food System Center.
They are: (i) Sustainability in Food Value Chains (Cooperative Research
Program); and (ii) Organic Production Systems for Food Security (Mercator
Research Program). Principal Investigators must be current members of the World
Food System Center. Co-applicants can be from other research institutions in
Switzerland or other countries. The deadline for proposals is 01 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.
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.
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.
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.
AWARDS
and O T H E R.
Each year, the Lipman Family Prize awards a total of US$350
thousand in cash to three social impact organizations. The award recognizes and
amplifies the work of organizations devoted to positive social impact and
creating sustainable solutions to significant social and economic challenges.
Past winners include projects in the field of improved sanitation, energy
innovations, and micro-forestry. Eligibility extends to organizations from all
around the world addressing social and economic issues. Applications are
accepted from 01 July – 01 August 2019.
Shell LiveWIRE, the enterprise development programme of
Shell, seeks entrepreneurs with innovations in the theme of Circular Economy.
The categories for this years competition are Agriculture & Food, Energy
& Mobility, and Sustainable Future. The winners will receive US$20 thousand
and runners-up will receive US$10 thousand. The deadline for applications is 10 July 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.
The Hello Tomorrow Global Challenge seeks startup from all
around the world that use advanced technology to answer a societal or
industrial challenge. The challenge includes one category for startups that
focus on energy, food, agriculture & environment, among 10 others. The
grand prize is €100 thousand for the best early-stage startup. The best
early-stage startup in each category will win €10 thousand. The application
process closes on 13 September 2019.
The Canadian International Development Research Center
(IDRC) makes research awards to citizens and permanent residents of Canada, and
citizens of developing countries. The award provides for a one-year paid
program of research in addition to hands-on experience in research management,
grant administration, and the use of knowledge from an international
perspective. Program areas include food systems; climate change; and several
others. Applicants should be enrolled, or have previously completed, their
masters or doctoral degrees at recognized universities. IDRC identifies
countries not eligible for awards, as well as countries requiring prior
approval. The deadline for applications (English, French) is 18 September 2019.
The Society of
Chemical Industry awards travel bursaries to young PhD students. There are
various schemes available, some related to agriculture and life sciences.
Applicants will have preference if they wish to travel outside their
country of residence, especially if they wish to work in a laboratory abroad.
Next deadline cycle for the AJ Banks Award (Food science), and the Messel Award
(Chemical science including all life sciences) is 31
October 2019.
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
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.
