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Research
The MEPI Local Grants Program seeks
proposals that support inclusive economic growth in the Western Sahara by
improving local economic opportunities. Proposals should develop and
implementing locally-designed solutions to environmental, economic, or social
problems or promote inclusive economic growth that reaches marginalized
communities. (Note: This may include one or more categories of the Terra Viva
Grant Directory.) Budgets should fall between US$50 thousand and US$500
thousand. Eligibility extends to US and foreign organizations and universities
based in based in based in the Middle East and North Africa region (except
Egypt, West Bank, Gaza, United Arab Emirates, and Oman). Project proposals have
to be submitted by 25 February 2020.
The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)
invites applications for the ANSO Scholarship for Young Talents to pursue Masters
and PhD studies in China. Eligible fields of study include agricultural
sciences, various fields of biology, and other areas of the natural sciences
and engineering. The program will award scholarships to non-Chinese applicants
worldwide. The maximum age of applicants is 30 (master) and 35 (PhD).
Applicants are required to provide proof of proficiency of English or Chinese
language. The application deadline is 31 March
2020.
The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) is
inviting applicants for support of commodity development activities in its
member countries. The CFC provides a range of financial and technical
instruments in support or business activities contributing to commodity sector
development in Developing Countries. Examples include agriculture,
commodity value addition and trade, minerals and metals. Besides generating a
viable financial return, eligible activities should also deliver a measurable
social and environmental impact. Deadline: 15
April 2020
Agribusiness
The Yunus&Youth Fellowship
Program is a six-month online program for young social entrepreneurs from all
around the world. The program is designed for young early-stage social business
leaders that have the potential to solve community-based problems with focus on
the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Participants will be matched with a
mentor, participate in expert webinars with business professionals and receive
help with business plan development. In the final stage of the program, fellows
will present their social businesses to a team of real investors to shape their
presentation skills and test their pitch decks. The deadline to submit
applications is 16 February 2020.
Innovate4Climate seeks innovators, startups
and entrepreneurs who develop climate-smart solutions with potential for
transformative impact in reducing emissions and/or increasing resilience to
climate change. Solutions can be goods, services (e.g. financial instruments,
risk management mechanisms), technological solutions, or innovative business
models. The competition aims to support climate-smart cities with innovations
for energy, food/agriculture, waste/water, and two additional categories.The
call for solutions will close on 01 March 2020.
Techstars provides funding and mentorship
programs for entrepreneurs. Techstars Impact Accelerator is for for-profit
founders building tech to solve social & environmental problems. Techstars
Farm to Fork Accelerator is for entrepreneurs focusing on the tech/digital side
of food and agriculture. The Techstars Sustainability Accelerator, in
Partnership with The Nature Conservancy, is for entrepreneurs with commercially
viable technologies that can rapidly scale to help sustainably provide food and
water and address global issues like climate change. Each selected project team
receives up to $100 thousand startup investment. Application deadline is 05 April or 10 May 2020 for most programs.
(please check application deadlines carefully).
Bio-diversity, Environment,
Climate change
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation
funds projects for conservation and science in themes that include climate
change, ocean conservation, agriculture, and others. The Foundation makes
grants to charitable, educational, and scientific organizations in the USA and
other countries. Most grants range from US$20 thousand to US$500 thousand. Potential
applicants should consult Packard’s website for the criteria, guidelines, and
restrictions of grant making. There is no calendar deadline.
The Gadfly Project provides advanced
software to entities committed to promoting peace, environmental
sustainability, economic development, and quality-of-life advancements
worldwide. The Custom Web and Mobile Application Development (CWMAD) program
makes in-kind grants to non-profit organizations needing software to improve
their operations and outreach. The Budget Booster Program offers the company’s
services for half the stated price (50% discount). The Gadfly Project publishes
submission guidelines for each of CWMAD and Budget Booster. Requests for
support can be submitted at any time.
The Scientific Cooperation Research Program supports applied research and
education projects between U.S. researchers and foreign scientists that create
practical solutions to challenges faced by small farmers. Proposed solutions
should address issues including agricultural trade and market access, animal
and plant health, biotechnology, food safety and security, and sustainable
natural resource management. The program supports up to 10 collaborative
research programs with up to US$50 thousand. Eligibility extends to US public
and private institutions of higher education. The application deadline is 02 March 2020.
The “Act for Biodiversity Challenge,” supported by Vittel, seeks
already-implemented solutions that engage people and organizations across
sectors to preserve and restore biodiversity. Solutions can be designed for
agriculture, urban environments, and forests. The applicants must be a
nonprofit, for-profit, hybrid organization, or have a fiscal sponsor with an
already implemented project beyond the idea stage (pilot projects are
eligible). Up to four winners will receive a cash prize (a total of CHF 60 thousand
will be distributed among the winners). Applications have to be submitted by 03 March 2020.
The Agropolis Foundation seeks to promote
the agro-ecological transition by promoting practices and solutions which
conserve natural renewable resources. Therefore, the Foundation invites
research and project proposals along three transversal axes: Agriculture and
climate change: adaptation and mitigation (Axis 1); Conservation and
sustainable management of biodiversity (Axis 2); Responsible production and
consumption (Axis 3). The call will finance two types of projects. Type 1
projects may request between €150 thousand and €250 thousand, Type 2 projects
may request between €20 thousand and €25 thousand. The lead proponent should be
from one of the research units belonging to the Foundation’s scientific
network. The application deadline is 03 March
2020.
The National Geographic Society seeks
projects that will document underrepresented communities that have
traditionally been given less consideration in stories of the environmental
movement. Proposals may focus on all aspects of local and traditional communities,
e.g., land use issues; indigenous heroes; impacts of environmental degradation;
climate-related migration, etc. Applicants must have strong track records as
storytellers (journalists, photographers, videographers, cartographers).
Applicants may request up to US$80 thousand. The deadline is 22 April 2020.
The Office of Forestry and Biodiversity in
USAID’s Bureau for Economic Growth, Education and Environment seeks
transformational solutions to cross-sectoral development challenges in
biodiverse landscapes. Sectors that may comprise HEARTH concepts are: biodiversity
conservation, health, food security (agriculture and nutrition), governance,
economic development and livelihoods, water supply and sanitation, education,
modern energy solutions, forest management and restoration, and climate
resilience. Eligible priority countries include Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and
South America Regional; Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Madagascar,
Tanzania, and Central Africa Regional; Indonesia, Papua New Guinea,
Philippines, Vietnam and the Regional Development Mission for Asia. Awards
range between US$1 million and US$10 million. The deadline for applications is 15 June 2020.
Fellowships/scholarships/grants
The Noel Buxton Trust makes grants up to £5
thousand per year for up to three years for projects in Africa that promote
economic development, or that support the care of street children. Past recent
projects in the theme of economic development include examples in livestock
raising, aquaculture, and credit for women-led businesses. The Trust especially
welcomes applications in support of initiatives that help build sustainable
futures in the semi-arid areas of Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Uganda, Sudan, and
South Sudan. The Trust invites applications from registered civil society
organisations in Africa, and from UK-based charities — including from diaspora
organisations based in the UK – for projects in the priority countries.
Applications can be submitted at any time.
Each month, the Awesome Foundation makes a
micro-grant of US$1,000 to an organization or project worldwide. Projects
include initiatives in a wide range of areas including arts, technology,
community development, and more. Anyone is eligible for a grant, including
individuals, groups, and organizations. Applications are accepted on a rolling
basis.
The EU’s Forest Law Enforcement, Governance
and Trade (FLEGT) Action Plan includes grants of technical assistance to
benefit government institutions and private-sector organizations. Projects need
to address the identified themes in FLEGT. Currently, requests can be
submitted from entities in VPA countries and non-VPA countries. The VPA
countries are Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Central African Republic, Democratic
Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Liberia, Republic of the Congo, Indonesia,
Lao, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Guyana, and Honduras. Grants are up
to US$55 thousand. Eligibility extends to government institutions and
non-profit organizations. Applications (English, French, Spanish) can be
submitted at any time.
Urgent Action Fund Africa (UAF-Africa) is a
rapid response fund to offer financial and technical resources at critical
moments of need to African women’s organizations. Grants are made in five
categories, including one category on natural resources governance &
climate change. The Fund aims to respond to most urgent requests within 24
hours. Grants are up to US$12 thousand. Applications can be submitted in five
languages (English, French, Swahili, Arabic, Portuguese) at any time.
The Violet Jabara Trust supports
organizations working in the developing countries of the Middle East to promote
sustainable economic development, as well as reproductive health and women’s
welfare. The Trust’s thematic interests include environmental issues, among
others. Priority countries are Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Palestine
(Occupied Territories), Yemen, Egypt and North Africa. Countries further afield
(such as the Gulf countries, Sudan, or Afghanistan) may be considered, but will
not be given priority. Eligibility for grants extends to nonprofit groups in
the USA and internationally, with preference for small local organizations.
There is no deadline for submitting letters of inquiry.
Tools with a Mission (TWAM) supports livelihood projects in Dem Rep
Congo, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The program ships tools and
school books to registered charities and NGOs either working in Africa or based
in Africa. Organizations can apply for different kits, including the
Agricultural Tool Kit, the Electricians Kit, and the Plumbers Tool Kit. TWAM
lists the available equipment and books on its website. There is no
application deadline.
The Borlaug Fellowship Program supports short-term research projects to
improve agricultural productivity, economic development, and food security in
over developing countries. The program offers training and collaborative
opportunities for agricultural research, international agricultural economics,
leadership, and policy. The program lists the eligible countries, and the
research priorities for each of them. Fellows work one-on-one with a U.S.
mentor who will coordinate the training program. After completion of the 6
months fellowship, the mentor will visit the fellow’s home institution to
continue collaboration. USDA will select U.S. host institutions and mentors for
each fellow. The application deadline is 18 February
2020.
The Turkish Government offers scholarships
to international students. The government-funded scholarship program is awarded
to students that pursue full-time or short-term program at universities in
Turkey. Fields of study include Agriculture, Natural and Applied Sciences,
amongst many others. Applications are open from students from all around the
world. Türkiye Scholarships Burslari provides financial support and university
placements to its awardees. The application deadline is 20 February 2020.
The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) offers grants to journalists based in
eastern India and coastal Bangladesh to report on critical issues related to
climate change. ENJ seeks in-depth stories that focus on climate and
environmental change, such as climate-induced migration, agricultural and water
issues or food security in the Bay of Bengal region. EJN expects to award at
least 10 grants averaging US$1,300 each. Early- or mid-career journalists from
print, web, radio and television are eligible. Freelance reporters should
demonstrate a plan for publication and provide a letter of interest from an
editor. Deadline for applications is 21 February 2020.
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) seeks results
based management approaches to enhance project management for rural
transformation. The selected grant recipient (or consortium) will receive a
three-year grant for a total amount of up to US$2 million (cash and in-kind
co-financing is required). Eligibility to receive cash grants extends to
non-profit organization, universities, vocational training providers, private
sector companies and research institutes. The deadline to receive proposals is 01 March 2020.
The African Center of Excellence in Energy for Sustainable Development
(ACEESD), in collaboration with World Bank and SIDA, invites students and
individuals, both nationals of Rwanda and non-nationals, to submit their
business ideas to develop a product aimed at a practical solution reflecting
the real problems faced by communities in Rwanda and Africa. Selected
entrepreneurs will attend a boot camp and receive mentorship, coaching and
guidance to further develop their idea into a real business. The best five
ideas will receive seed funding. Proposals have to be submitted by 06 March 2020.
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency
fighting hunger worldwide, delivering food assistance in emergencies and
working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. The program
seeks profit and non-profit organizations with great ideas and bold solutions
to solve hunger globally. The Innovation Accelerator offers financial support,
training and access to WFP partners and technical experts. Selected teams get
an opportunity to develop their projects and receive up to US$ 100 thousand.
Applications for the 2020 Program (Cohort II) have to be submitted by 08 March 2020.
New Zealand’s
government provides a variety of opportunities for training and university
study through the New Zealand Aid Program, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
The program has four scholarship schemes, reaching a total of over 90
countries. The priorities for support often include agriculture, renewable
energy, fisheries, disaster risk management, and other areas related to natural
resources and environment. The eligibility requirements for scholarships are
specific to each country/regional program. The application deadline for
submissions is 28 February 2020 for most
developing countries in Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, Africa, Latin
America and the Caribbean; and 27 March 2020 for
Commonwealth countries. Check the eligible countries and closing dates
carefully.
USADF, in
collaboration with the Government of Benin, invites small and medium-sized
enterprises to submit requests for funding and support for the development of
their local Beninese businesses. Projects focusing on value chains of corn,
cassava, cashew, shea, pineapple, palm oil, rice, peanut and soybean and
off-grid energy and craft industries are eligible. Startups can request a total
of US$50 thousand for projects in processing, crafts and off-grid energy
sectors. Grants range from US$10 thousand to maximum of US$ 250 thousand.
Businesses must provide a minimum contribution of 30% of the total cost of the
project. The application deadline is 28 February 2020.
In partnership with the Food and
Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the government of Hungary
announces scholarships for MSc degrees in agriculture at participating
Hungarian universities. The fields of specialization for the 2020-2021 Academic
Year are Food Safety, Horticultural Engineering, and Animal Nutrition.
Applicants should be residents and nationals of the developing countries listed
in the announcement. The application deadline for scholarships is 28 February 2020.
Wallonie Bruxelles International (WBI)
offers postdoctoral scholarships through the Excellence Scholarship Program.
Focus areas include life sciences, agriculture-industry, environmental technologies,
and others. Applications are open to candidates of any nationality that hold a
doctor higher education diploma. The deadline for applications for long term
scholarships (min. 1 year) is 01 March 2020, and
for short term scholarships (1-3 months) is 01
February 2020 and 01 October 2020.
The TEF Program fosters and supports
start-up enterprises in Africa. TEF combines mentoring, training, forums, seed
capital, and alumni support to individuals in Africa proposing new business
ideas or early-stage companies in sectors that include agriculture, among
others. Participants receive up to US$5 thousand in seed capital. The program
is open to citizens and legal residents ages 18 and older in any African
country. The next application deadline (English, French, Portuguese) is 01 March 2020.
The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) invites proposals to its
Global Partnerships Seedcorn Fund 2020 call. The Fund allows UK environmental
science researchers to forge new partnerships and networks with international
researchers from developing countries. Activities under this grant scheme may
include, but are not limited to, programs of exchange visits, scoping studies,
proof of concept studies and workshops. Awards are up to a maximum of £100
thousand for two years. The deadline to submit a notification of intent is 12 March 2020.
Taiwan’s program of development assistance
includes scholarships for university students in eligible developing countries
to study in Taiwan. The program provides full scholarships for applicants from
selected countries in the Asia-Pacific region, Sub-Saharan Africa, the
Caribbean region, Latin America, and certain other countries. Subject areas at
Taiwan’s participating universities include tropical agriculture, aquaculture
technology and management, environmental sustainable development, and others.
Undergraduate students receive NT$12 thousand per month as an allowance,
Masters students receive NT$15 thousand per month, and PhD students receive
NT$17 thousand per month, plus travel, fees and other costs for the program.
The application deadline is 15 March 2020.
The Hilden Charitable Fund makes grants in the UK and developing
countries in defined thematic areas. Projects in developing countries focus on
community development, education, and health. (Note: Projects related to food
security, community water supply, local energy, etc., may be relevant.) Hilden
particularly welcomes projects addressing the needs and potential of girls and
women. Hilden will consider funding for charitable organizations based in any
developing country, that have been active for at least five years, and that meet
its criteria on financial income. Hilden only accepts applications from UK
charities for overseas projects. Projects may be for more than one year.
Average grants are £5 thousand. Applications can be submitted anytime but the
closing date for the next meeting is 18 March 2020.
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 are 23 March 2020
and 10 August 2020.
Future Food – A Swiss Research Initiative
awards up to ten postdoc fellowships each year to further expand research and
education in the area of food and nutrition sciences. The fellowship provides
personal research funds for three years, enabling fellows to work on their
projects in a Swiss research laboratory. Applicants must hold a doctorate
(PhD). There is no restriction on nationality. The deadline for applications
via the online form is 31 March 2020.
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) invites women scientists in the
field of agriculture (and other sciences) from science and technology lagging
countries to apply for the OWSD PhD Training Fellowships. Each fellow will
receive a monthly allowance to cover basic living expenses, a special allowance
to attend international conferences, travel expenses, medical insurance, and
the opportunity to attend regional science communications workshops for up to
four years. Applications will be accepted until 31 March
2020.
The Mahmoud S. Rabbani Fellowship is
intended for Arab Students interested in pursuing their education in The
Netherlands. A maximum of €15 thousand is awarded for one year. Eligible
fields of study include Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery, Environmental
Sciences, Natural sciences and others. Arab students who have been accepted
into a Masters or a PhD program in the Netherlands and Dutch students who have
been accepted into a Masters or a PhD program in the Arab World are eligible to
apply. The application deadline is 31 March 2020.
NextWorldNow (NWN) is committed to working
with community leaders who are solving difficult social problems. This includes
social problems related to water, sanitation, deforestation, smallholder
productivity, and food security — among other subject areas. Grants are up to
US$10 thousand. To apply, community organizations submit a short “Notification
of Interest” to register their intent to submit a formal grant application. NWN
will screen the initial requests and forward a full application form to
selected community organizations. The deadline to submit a Notification of
Interest is 31 March 2020.
African Women in Agricultural Research and
Development (AWARD) invites applications for the One Planet Fellowship. The
Fellowship seeks to build a network of African and European scientist leaders to
help Africa’s smallholder farmers adapt to climate change. Applicants who are a
citizen of the following Sub-sahara African countries are eligible to apply:
Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mali,
Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo, and Zambia. Selected candidates will
participate in intensive training workshops aimed at fostering leadership
skills, strengthening scientific research skills including integrating gender
into their research. The call for applications closes on 31 March 2020.
The Nordic Africa Institute (NAI) provides funding to social science
researchers from Sub-Saharan Africa for short-term collaborative assignments at
the NAI in Uppsala, Sweden. Female researchers are especially encouraged to
apply. The scholarship includes travel (economy class), accommodation, a
subsistence allowance of SEK400 per day plus an installation grant of SEK2,500.
The thematic research programs include the topics of economic growth, poverty
alleviation, sustainable livelihoods, climate change, and sustainable
development, among others. The application deadline is 01
April 2020.
The Latvian State Education Development Agency offers scholarships to
foreign students, researchers and teaching staff for studies, research and
participation in summer schools in Latvian higher education institutions (HEIs)
for the academic year 2020/2021. Study programs include Agriculture,
Environmental Science, Forestry, Energy, among others. The scholarship amount
varies from €500 to €670 per month, depending on the program. Eligibility
extends to countries that signed an agreement on cooperation in education and
science (detailed in the announcement). The deadline for application is 01 April 2020.
IDEX invites applications worldwide for its Fellowship Program 2020. The
Fellowships build the capacity of young professionals for social enterprise in
areas such as agriculture, education, clean energy, sanitation, healthcare,
livelihoods, and impact investing. The program provides six months of
leadership training in enterprise development, including field placements at
social enterprises in India. Candidates should be 21 to 35 years old, with a
minimum of one to three years of professional work experience. IDEX offers a
limited number of full and partial scholarships to select candidates. The
application deadline is 05 April 2020.
Engineering for Development (E4D) awards two doctoral scholarships per
year and promotes projects that are directly relevant for improving the
livelihoods of underprivileged people in low-income countries. Funding of CHF
175 thousand is available to cover salary costs of selected doctoral students
for three years. Interested candidates have to find an ETH professor who
supports their application. The deadline for submissions of concept notes is 30 April 2020.
The Australian government contributes to the education of talented
individuals in the developing countries through its scholarship programs.
Subject areas for study correspond to priorities of Australia’s aid programs by
regions and countries — and include agriculture, energy, natural resources, and
environment. The call lists countries that are eligible for Australia Awards
Scholarships, and country-specific eligibility criteria. The application period
for the 2020-2021 scholarships is 01 February 2020 through 30 April 2020.
India’s National Science Academy
administers the JRD-Tata Fellowships to support visiting scientists from the
developing world and promote South-South cooperation. The program is open to
applicants from developing countries (except India) younger than age 45, and
who possess doctorate or masters degrees in science or equivalent degrees in
engineering/medicine. Past participants have included several in agriculture,
biological sciences, and geo-sciences. The fellowship is for three months and
includes transportation, maintenance allowance, accommodation, and
contingencies. The application deadlines are 30
April and 31 October of each year.
The Fiat Panis Foundation makes awards for
university thesis and dissertation research in themes of agriculture, ecology
and natural resources, with a focus on food security in developing countries.
The Hans Hartwig Ruthenberg Graduate Award is €7.5 thousand. The deadline for
submissions (German, English) is 30 April 2020.
The ICGEB Research Grants support projects
in agricultural biotechnology, environmental bio-remediation, and many other
fields. The grants are intended to facilitate the creation of research
facilities in promising institutes; to promote training of young scientists;
and to develop new research programs in participating countries. The program is
open to applicants who have positions at universities and research institutes
in ICGEB’s member states. Grants are a maximum of €25 thousand per year for
projects of up to three years. The deadline for submitting applications is 30 April 2020.
Annie’s Homegrown Sustainable Agriculture Scholarship Program is open to
full-time undergraduate and graduate students studying at an accredited college
or graduate school in the US. Students must be focusing their studies on
sustainable and regenerative agriculture. International students may apply as
long as they are studying at an eligible institution in the US. Funds are
intended for school needs, such as room and board, books, and tuition. The
application deadline is 15 May 2020.
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 30 June
2020.
Tinker’s program of Institutional Grants supports the theme of
sustainable resource management (among others) in Latin America. Particular
issues of interest include sustainable agriculture, sustainable forestry and
non-timber forest products, sustainable tourism, fisheries management, and
payment for environmental services. Tinker is also very interested in issues of
water scarcity and quality for communities. Past grants range from US$200 thousand
to US$600 thousand. The Foundation encourages project collaboration among
organizations in the USA and Latin America. Tinker invites brief letters of
inquiry to the Foundation before proposals are prepared and submitted. The
application deadlines for LOIs are 31 January and 31
July of each year.
The Regional Studies Association (RSA)
covers issues in the fields of climate change, energy, migration, and economic
development. RSA makes grants to researchers interested in establishing
networks for research collaboration. The maximum funding is £10 thousand for
newly established networks; and £7,500 for renewing networks. A research
network must be organised and managed by active RSA members. Networks are
typically made up of individuals from different countries, without any
geographical limitation. The application deadline is 20 September 2020.
AWARDS and O T H E R
The School Enterprise Challenge is
an international business program for schools run by the educational charity
Teach A Man To Fish. It guides and supports teachers and students to plan and
set up real, sustainable school businesses and generate real profits to help
support their school or a social cause of their choice. Thematic areas include
agriculture, drinking water and sanitation, and the environment, among others.
Prizes are between US$250 and US$5 thousand, including in-kind donations like
laptops and cameras. Please note that only pre-primary schools, primary
schools, secondary schools and technical/vocational colleges are eligible
(universities are not eligible to apply). The deadlines for project submission
are 20 February, 20 May, 20 August, and 20 November
2020.
InterAction encourages
photographers from all around the world to submit powerful photos that
illustrate innovative, effective, and inspiring efforts in international relief
and development. Examples of empowering women, innovative technology, food
security and environmental development are within the contest’s theme, though
entries are not limited to those areas. The Grand Prize Winner will receive
US$1,000 and the winning photo will be showcased at InterAction’s 2020 Forum in
April 2020, in Washington, DC (USA). The deadline for submissions is 11 March 2020.
The Arrell Food Institute seeks nominations
for the 2020 Arrell Global Food Innovation Awards. The Award recognizes global
excellence in food innovation and community impact through research and food
security. Individuals or teams of any country are eligible for nomination. Two
winners will receive C$100 thousand each, plus up to C$25 thousand for travel
and accommodation to participate in the Arrell Food Summit 2020. Nominations
are accepted until 28 February 2020.
The International Fund for
Agricultural Development (IFAD) launches an award to promote youth initiatives
for innovation in rural areas. The award honors good practices and technologies
resolving issues related to the rural area, especially of small local farmers.
Categories include food security, climate action, and conservation, among
others. Participants must be young nationals (18-35 years) of Latin America and
the Caribbean. Participants will compete for financial resources, products and
services, and loans. Applications have to be submitted by 29 February 2020.
Ideas for Action is a knowledge platform of
the World Bank Group and the Zicklin Center for Business Ethics Research at the
Wharton School. The annual Ideas for Action competition seeks innovative ideas
and actionable projects to support the implementation of the UN Sustainable
Development Goals. Past winners include water solutions for better fish farm yields,
women-led business models to improve sustainable access to energy, web based
solutions for agriculture processes, and many more. Teams must consist of two
to six members and may be formed across different schools, institutions,
companies, or countries. Students and young professionals between the ages of
18-35 years from around the world are invited to participate. The winners of
the competition present their ideas at the annual meeting of the World Bank
Group, receive support from a project incubator and coaching. The deadline for
submissions is 29 February 2020.
The TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize gives
international recognition to individual scientists in the developing world for
their outstanding scientific achievements. The prize carries a monetary award
of US$100 thousand. In 2020, the prize is for agricultural sciences. Candidates
must be nationals of a developing country, and must have lived and worked in a
developing country for the last 10 years. The deadline for nominations is 10 March 2020.
Each year, the World Academy of Sciences
(TWAS) awards nine awards of US$10 thousand each to individual scientists who
have been working and living in a developing country for at least 10 years. The
disciplinary fields include agricultural sciences, biology, and seven others.
TWAS particularly encourages nominations of women scientists, and scientists
from scientifically-lagging countries. The deadline for nominations is 16 March 2020.
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 March 2020.
The Fiat Panis Foundation makes awards for
university thesis and dissertation research in themes of agriculture and
natural resources, with a focus on food security in developing countries. The Josef
G. Knoll European Science Award is made to a young scientist who focuses on
helping to reduce hunger and malnutrition through agricultural research. The
value of the award is €30 thousand. The deadline for applications is 30 April 2020.
The World Food Prize Foundation invites
nominations for the annual World Food Prize. The World Food Prize (US$250
thousand) recognizes an individual or individuals who have made outstanding
achievements to enhance the world’s food production and its distribution to
those most in need. The deadline for nominations is 01 May 2020.
The Global Confederation of Higher
Education Associations for the Agricultural and Life Sciences (GCHERA) supports
innovation and leadership in education, research, and outreach in the
agricultural and life sciences. This year, two World Agriculture Prizes will be
awarded, each to a faculty member from a higher education institution for
lifetime achievements in agriculture and life sciences. At least one prize will
be awarded to a person from a developing country. The amount of the prize is
US$100 thousand. The closing date for nominations is 31
May 2020.
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
2020.
