A G R I C U L T U R E
This Call for proposals
invites consortia composed of private and public practitioners organisations
and research organisations, from the 15 Dutch development partner countries and
from the Netherlands, to submit project proposals for applied research for
innovation. Of the 15 partner countries for Dutch international cooperation,
following countries are from Africa: Benin, Burundi, Ethiopia, Ghana,
Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, South Sudan, Uganda. A grant amounts to a
minimum of 50,000 euro (for six months) to a maximum of 300,000 euro (for 36
months). Proposals can be submitted continuously during the course of this
first Call for proposals. This Call closes at 15 April 2014.
The Swiss Agency for
Development and Cooperation invites abstracts of project proposals in three
themes related to global food security: (1) Agricultural practices and food systems to raise nutrition; (ii)
Rights to adequate food; and (iii) Reduced water use in agriculture. Proposals
have to be relevant at global level and show a clear link to policy frameworks.
Projects are for three years, with possible extensions. The deadline for
abstracts is 23
April 2014.
This BMGF call includes a topic on
"Innovations in Feedback & Accountability Systems for Agricultural
Development" (among others). The Foundation is looking for tools or approaches that enable farmers'
voices to be consistently heard in all phases of projects for agricultural
development. Ideas are invited from anywhere in the world. Funding is up to
US$100 thousand for 18 months. The closing date for submissions is 06 May 2014.
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Sustainable Agricultural
Water Productivity Enhancement For Improved Food Security And Nutrition In
Eastern And Central Africa
·
Facilitating
Implementation Of Policies To Enhance Equitable Access To Input And Output
Markets In Eastern And Central Africa
·
Enhancing Capacities In
Price Forecasting And Input And Output Markets Price Policy Analysis.
·
Enhancing Participation
Of Small And Medium Enterprise Actors In The Higher End Of Value Chains In
Eastern And Central Africa
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Developing And Upscaling
Technologies And Innovations For Management Of Maize Lethal Necrosis Disease In
Eastern And Central Africa
·
Development of
Smallholder Wheat Production Systems And Value Chains In Eastern And Central
Africa
·
Crop-Livestock-Fish
Integration To Enhance Food Security, Nutrition And Resilience of Smallholder
Farms In Eastern And Central Africa
·
Capacity Development For
Sustainable Plant Genetic Resources (PGRS) Utilization And Conservation In
Eastern And Central Africa
·
Strengthening Fruits And
Vegetables Value Chains For Improved Production, Processing, Marketing And
Nutrition Security In Eastern And Central Africa
Deadline: 13 May 2014
The Innovation Fund for
Ethiopia Agriculture invites proposals for innovative projects that link activities in agriculture and health
in order to reduce food security and malnutrition. Applicants are Ethiopian
NGOs and Ethiopian national or private research institutes, optionally working
with external partners (external partners are limited to 25% of the total
agreement). USAID anticipates making three awards, at least one of which will
focus on pastoralist areas. Funding
Opportunity APS-663-14-000002. The application deadline is 15 May 2014.
The Innovation Labs will engage U.S.
university capacity in support of the program "Feed the Future." The
Innovation Labs aim to promote collaboration among universities in the USA and
developing countries, national and international research centers, the private
sector, and NGOs to sustainably intensify
small-holder farming in the developing world. USAID will provide up to
US$50 million over five years for a leader award (program manager) and for
associate awards. Eligibility for the leader award is restricted to U.S.
universities and colleges. The closing date is 15 May 2014.
The Work
Programme on ‘Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine and
maritime and inland water research and the bioeconomy’
offers opportunities in finding
diverse
and innovative solutions to well-identified challenges in key EU policy priorities. Through generic or dedicated topics, a broad multidisciplinary participation is welcomed in these efforts.
Specific topics related to Africa:
and innovative solutions to well-identified challenges in key EU policy priorities. Through generic or dedicated topics, a broad multidisciplinary participation is welcomed in these efforts.
Specific topics related to Africa:
·
SFS-6-2014: Sustainable
intensification pathways of agro-food systems in Africa (page 14) Deadline 26 June 2014
·
SFS-18-2015: Small farms
but global markets: the role of small and family farms in food and nutrition
security (page
29) Deadline First stage 24
February 2015
C L I M A T E C H A N
G E
The Climate Systems Analysis Group
(CSAG) at the University of Cape Town organizes a "winter school"
intensive course in June-July. The course is presented by facilitators from
CSAG and other institutions to take participants through the full spectrum of topics related to climate and climate
change, with an emphasis on issues in developing countries. CSAG offers
partial sponsorships to some participants. The application deadline is 25 April 2014.
In partnership with the French Committee
of IUCN, the FFEM announces its 2014 call for small-scale initiatives (PPI)
addressing biodiversity conservation and the fight against climate change in West Africa, Madagascar, and
Mozambique. Priority is for African NGOs, and international organizations that
support them, for grants that average €35 thousand (up to 75% of total project
costs). The deadline for pre-proposals is 15 June 2014.
B I O D I V E R S I T Y
The EC will support local governments in
Senegal to address pollution created by solid wastes. Eligibility for funding
extends to local governments and associations in Senegal and in EU countries
for grants of €250 thousand to €350 thousand, subject to cost shares. Reference
EuropeAid/135496/DD/ACT/SN. The closing date is 21 April 2014.
The World Conservation Union in the
Netherlands (IUCN-Netherlands) manages the Purchase of Nature program, funded
by the Dutch Postal Code Lottery. The program provides grants of up to €85
thousand for the purchase and protection
of threatened wildlife habitats and vulnerable ecosystems, mainly in
tropical developing countries. The grants are to local conservation
organizations in those countries. Pre-proposals are due before 01 May 2014.
The thematic focus of the 2014 International
Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture call for proposals
is working towards sustainable food security by assisting farmers to adapt to
climate change via conservation and sustainable
use of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture. Eligibility
extends to governmental and non-governmental organizations in countries that
are contracting parties to the Treaty. Funding is up to US$150 thousand for
projects in one country, and up to US$500 thousand for projects operating
across multiple countries. The deadline for pre-proposals to the national focal
points is 05 May
2014.
The
UK-ESPA-2014 calls for 'blue skies' research
that advances global understanding on the way that ecosystem services contribute to poverty alleviation, with emphasis
on new understanding that can benefit poor people in low-income countries.
Grants will range between £50 thousand and £150 thousand for projects of up to
one year. The application deadline for proposals is 14 May 2014.
The Ekhaga Foundation (Sweden) makes
grants for research in ecological
agriculture and biological medicine. Universities, research institutes, etc.,
from all over the world are invited to apply, although Ekhaga recommends
cooperation with a European institution. The deadline for applications is 31 May 2014.
The Dutch Postcode Lottery offers the
Green Challenge to encourage the development of products and services that
contribute to an environmental lifestyle; that reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and that rate highly in aspects of
quality, design, and convenience. The competition is open globally. The Green
Challenge accepts business plans through 03 June 2014.
This Competition seeks innovative ways
to reduce the amount of fisheries
by-catch while protecting the environment. The contest is open worldwide
and will be judged by fisheries experts, gear technologists, fishermen,
scientists, researchers, and conservationists. The grand prize is US$30
thousand, and several additional prizes will be offered. The deadline is 31 August 2014.
Axé sur l’opérationnel, SEP2D s’inscrit
dans l’esprit de REDD+, de la mise en œuvre du protocole de Nagoya et de la
Stratégie Mondiale de Conservation des Plantes (SMCP) révisée. Dans tous les
domaines, l’accent sera mis sur les actions, enseignements et projets qui
auront un fort impact REDD+ et/ou participeront à la valorisation de la biodiversité végétale. Des partenariats seront
développés avec le secteur privé. Six établissements français ont joué un rôle
moteur dans SEP : l’IRD, le MNHN, le CIRAD, le CNRS, et les Universités Pierre
et Marie Curie, et Montpellier.
Mai
2014 : En cas de décision positive de l'AFD,
démarrage de SEPDD
Début
2015 : Démarrage effectif de
SEPDD ; projets, actions,
opérations-pilotes
Fellowships/Scholarships
The Japan International Research Center
for Agricultural Sciences provides fellowships to researchers in developing
countries to collaborate with Japanese counterparts for research in agriculture, forestry, and fisheries. The
"Tsukuba" fellowships is carried out at the JIRCAS headquarters in
Japan, and the "Project Site" fellowships are at the research
institutes in the developing countries where JIRCAS collaborative research
projects are being implemented. The deadline for applications in both programs
is 21 April 2014.
The Norman E. Borlaug Leadership
Enhancement in Agriculture Program (Borlaug LEAP) offers fellowships for
graduate students from developing countries for agricultural research at universities in the USA. The program
currently invites applications from citizens of USAID-assisted countries in
sub-Saharan Africa. Each research project is coordinated by a university in the
student's home country, a university in the USA, and a mentor in the CGIAR. The
application deadline is 01 May 2014.
Netherlands Organization for Cooperation
in Higher Education (NUFFIC) offers opportunities for professionals in 50
developing countries to pursue masters degrees, PhD studies, and short courses
in the Netherlands. Individuals applying for fellowships must be admitted to
the relevant academic programs in order to be eligible for funding. Programs
include subjects in agricultural and
veterinary sciences; sustainable energy; marine biology; water resources;
environmental governance; and various other areas related to environment
and natural resources. Application deadlines vary by sub-programs -- with
deadlines on 06
May 2014, and 07 October 2014.
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 priorities
often include agriculture, renewable
energy, fisheries, disaster risk management, and other areas related to
natural resources and environment. Application deadlines are specific to each
country/regional program. The deadline for applicants from Africa is 01 August 2014.
The Christensen Fund makes grants to
indigenous-led and community-based organizations for projects that combine
biodiversity with cultural diversity. Most grants are in the range of US$50
thousand to US$100 thousand for one or two years. Application dates are 01 August through
31 August for project pre-proposals from
the African Rift Valley.
O T H E R
The EC will support a twinning project
to strengthen the administrative framework and operational capacity of Egypt's Agricultural Research Center.
The available funding is €1.4 million. Reference EuropeAid/135647/IH/ACT/EG.
The deadline is 01
May 2014.
The overall objective of the E+ STEP is
to advance innovation collaboration between South Africa and Europe. It aims to
provide opportunities for the exchange of information and best practices in
technology transfer between South Africa and Europe; to enhance and promote innovation collaboration
between South Africa and Europe; and to identify and reduce barriers to
innovation collaboration between South Africa and Europe. ESASTAP Plus is
funded by the European Commission to support the deepening of scientific and
technological cooperation between the European Union and South Africa, with a
special focus on innovation. The
application deadline is 16 June 2014.
The SVN Innovation Awards aim to foster
the next generation of cutting-edge leaders who are changing the way the world
does business. Past award winners include some in areas such as irrigation, agricultural fertilization,
solar energy, and other topics relevant for the developing world. Award
winners are offered networking opportunities and professional contacts. Applications
are invited from for-profit and non-profit organizations that meet the
eligibility requirements. The application deadline is 09 May 2014.
The Monsanto Fund makes grants in
support of agricultural communities 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; interested persons should contact the Fund's national liaison.
The second yearly application period is 01 July 2014 through 31 August 2014.
Grants up to US$15 thousand are
available to individual young scientists in countries belonging to the
Organization of the Islamic Conference. Renewable
energy is among the eligible subject areas. The application deadline is 31 August 2014.
The Swiss Forum for International Agricultural Research annually awards
a prize to scientists working at or in association with a Swiss institution in agricultural research for development.
The best PhD or post-doc project wins CHF 5 thousand, and the best masters
project CHF 1 thousand. The application deadline is 15 July 2014.
The Australian Center for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) awards
the John Dillon Fellowships to young agricultural scientists and economists in
developing countries for professional visits to Australia. The fellowships aim
to develop leadership skills in
agricultural research management, agricultural policy, and/or extension
technologies. Applicants are citizens of ACIAR's priority partner countries who
spend several weeks at one or two host Australian organizations. ACIAR funds
eight to ten John Dillon fellowships per year. The deadline for applications is
31 August 2014.
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