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A G R I C U L T U R E
The Leverhulme Center for Integrative
Research on Agriculture and Health announces the launch of the research
partnership, "Innovative Methods
and Metrics for Agriculture and Nutrition Actions" (IMMANA). IMMANA
intends to accelerate the scientific evidence needed to guide changes in global
agriculture to feed the world’s population. It invites submissions of interest
from researchers on innovative and interdisciplinary methods to explore the
links between agriculture and food systems and health and nutrition outcomes.
In its first round of grants funding, IMMANA intends to award 7-8 grants of up
to £250 thousand each. The deadline for concept memos is 21 November 2014.
European Commission ARIMNet2 is a
network of funding organizations and
research institutions that promote the coordination of agricultural
research and innovation among Mediterranean countries. ARIMNet2 announces a joint call for proposals
2014-2015 which is open to researchers in Algeria, Croatia, Egypt, France,
Greece, Israel, Italy, Malta, Morocco, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Tunisia, and
Turkey. Subject areas include
agricultural productivity, animal and plant health, sustainable aquaculture and
fisheries, agricultural and food policies, sustainable management of
agricultural water, and other topics.
The deadline for pre-proposals is 01 December 2014.
La Caixa Foundation (Barcelona) makes grants for projects in socioeconomic development in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Past grants include many in aspects of agriculture, energy, and environment. The program is open to Spanish nonprofit organizations and local partners for grants up to €450 thousand for up to four years. The closing date for applications is 18 December 2014.
La Caixa Foundation (Barcelona) makes grants for projects in socioeconomic development in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Past grants include many in aspects of agriculture, energy, and environment. The program is open to Spanish nonprofit organizations and local partners for grants up to €450 thousand for up to four years. The closing date for applications is 18 December 2014.
This is an international initiative
supported by different partners aiming to link Brazilian, African and Latin
American and Caribbean (LAC) experts and institutions to develop cooperative
research projects for development.A new call for pre-proposals is now open and
the deadline for submissions is 4 January 2015.
PEER brings together the U.S. Agency for International Development with other agencies of the U.S. government to address critical challenges in international development. PEER invites scientists in developing countries to work with U.S. collaborators in research and capacity building on priority topics defined by regions, countries, and subject areas. The subject areas are water resources, climate change, forests and biodiversity, wildlife conservation, and others. Applicants must be based at academic institutions, non-profit organizations, or government-managed research laboratories, centers, or institutes in eligible countries. Applicants need to have at least one research partner in the U.S. that has grant funding from the U.S. government. Grants will range from US$40 thousand to US$120 thousand per year for one to three years. The deadline for pre-proposals is 09 January 2015.
The Food & Business Applied Research
Fund provides grants to applied research contributing to innovation for food
security and private sector development in the 15 partner countries of Dutch
development cooperation. Proposals may be submitted by consortia consisting of
at least one private or public practitioners organisation active in the partner
countries and one research or higher education organisation. One Dutch partner
is required. Application form 2nd Call for proposals 2014/2015 – Round 2. Deadline:
12 January 2015
and last round 12 May 2015.
The Swiss Program for Research on Global Issues for Development (r4d Program) makes grants for transnational and interdisciplinary research focusing on poverty reduction, global risks, and the provision of public goods. Applications are invited from nonprofit Swiss research institutions in partnerships with research institutions in the developing countries of Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Grants are up to CHF 500 thousand for up to three years. The application deadline for pre-proposals is 06 February 2015.
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.
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-1C-2014/2015: Sustainable terrestrial livestock production: Assessing sustainability of terrestrial livestock production (page 8)SFS-2B-2014/2015: Sustainable crop production: Assessing soil-improving cropping systems (page 10)SFS-3-2014: Practical solutions for native and alien pests affecting plants (page 13)
- SFS-13-2015: Biological contamination of crops and the food chain (page 23)
- 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 3 February 2015
G4AW is a program by the Dutch Ministry
of Foreign Affairs, executed by the Netherlands Space Office, to support
private investments for satellite-based information services that improve the
output of agriculture, livestock, and fishing in 26 emerging and developing
countries. Grants will range from €500 thousand to €5 million for consortia of
Dutch organizations in partnerships with organizations in Angola, Bangladesh,
Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Colombia, Ethiopia, Ghana, Indonesia,
Kenya, Laos, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Myanmar, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, South
Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Vietnam, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The
application deadline is 27 February 2015
CLIMATE CHANGE
IFAD is partnering with the CGIAR to fund
research on better practices in agricultural development under the risks of climate change. The focal countries in this IFAD-CCAFS
Learning Alliance are Bangladesh, Bolivia, Chad, Djibouti, Ghana, Lesotho,
Mali, Mozambique, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Vietnam. Funding will be provided to research
consortia that can deliver scientific knowledge, policy engagement, and
capacity enhancement. The limit on budget requests is US$500 thousand for two
years. The deadline for concept notes is
10 November 2014.
The Nordic Environment Finance
Corporation and the Government of Norway aim to acquire certified emission
reductions (CERs) from registered and commissioned CDM projects and Programs of
Activities under the Kyoto Protocol. The
current purchase will target carbon-reduction projects and activities that face
discontinuation because of low CER prices.
Purchase contracts will be for future deliveries of CERs based on
emission reductions generated from 01 October 2014 to 31 December 2020. The deadline for submissions is 27 November 2014.
The Social Science Research Council (SSRC)
makes research grants through the African Peace Building Network to African
researchers, policy analysts, and practitioners working on conflict and peace
building in Africa. Support is available for research and analysis on issues
that include environmental change and conflict -- among other themes.
Applicants must be African citizens currently residing in a country of
Sub-Saharan Africa. Grants are up to US$15 thousand. The deadline for
applications is 14
December 2014.
BIO DIVERSITY
ERANet-LAC announces its first joint
call on research and innovation with the participation of 20 organizations in
Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The themes of the call include
biodiversity assessment and monitoring; screening for bioactive metabolites and
enzymes; small-scale biorefineries; zero-carbon energy systems for heating and
cooling; and others (related to health). Proposals need to involve at least
four partners from four countries. The deadline for proposals is 27 November
2014
The CEPF invites applications for small
and large (>US$20 thousand) grants to conserve biodiversity in
Mozambique. Eligibility extends to NGOs,
community groups, private enterprises, universities, and other civil society
applicants. The geographical priorities
are the Chimanimani Mountains; Mount Chiperone; Mount Mabu; Mount Namuli; and
Lake Malawi. The application deadline for large grants is 14 November 2014; the
deadline for small grants is 28 November 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. 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.
Début
2015 : Démarrage effectif de
SEPDD ; projets, actions,
opérations-pilotes
USAID's Office of Foreign
Disaster Assistance seeks to fund an NGO that works internationally to build
the capacity and technical knowledge of Kenyan NGOs in matters of disaster risk
reduction at the community level in the event of future droughts. Thematic
areas include management of water supply, agriculture and livestock, and
others. The project will operate in one or more of Turkana, Garissa, Wajir,
Mandera, and Marsabit as the basis for expansion to other organizations across
Kenya. Funding Opportunity APS-OFDA-14-000008. The application deadline is 30
November 2014.
The Crowder-Messersmith
Conservation Fund makes grants for local conservation projects in developing
countries. The grants are intended as seed money for communities and
individuals. The Fund especially invites applications from the developing
countries. Grants are a maximum of US$2 thousand for one year. Applications are
accepted from 01 December through 01 February 2015.
The Scientific Exploration Society (SES)
makes awards to "pioneers with purpose" who combine innovative field
expeditions with important research contributions, including in subject areas
related to environment and conservation.
The awards are intended to provide a financial contribution to the
overall cost of the fieldwork phase of scientific exploration. For 2015, the
SES announces five award categories. The application deadline for all awards is
31 December 2014.
Each year, the Belgian Royal Academy for
Overseas Sciences sponsors a competition to stimulate high-quality research
regarding problems inherent in the developing world. The questions for 2015
include one on the potential contributions of plant and/or animal biodiversity
to improve nutrition security and health in developing countries. Each
award-winning work is granted a prize of €2,500. The deadline is 01 March 2015.
FELLOWSHIPS/SCHOLARSHIPS
Israel's Agency for International
Development (MASHAV) offers professional short courses in Israel in subject
areas that include agriculture, energy, health, education, and social
development. For most courses, MASHAV covers course fees, accommodation,
medical insurance, and other expenses in Israel. Applications are submitted through
Israel's diplomatic missions. Courses offered in English language for 2015
include biotechnology and bioinformatics (apply before 27 November 2014); integration of
research, extension, and applied agriculture (apply before 21 December 2014);
and others. Interested individuals should monitor MASHAV for other courses
likely to be announced in the next few months.
AGRA and Mali's Katibougou Polytechnic
University call for qualified applicants from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to
undertake masters studies in integrated soil management. Applicants must have
educational qualifications in agriculture or related fields, together with
adequate professional experience. Up to five individuals will be selected for
the masters program of two years. The deadline for applications is 30 November 2014.
CGIAR offers funding for early-career
scientists in developing countries to conduct PhD research on any of 52
research topics that fall under six research themes. The program is open to
qualified and well-rounded rice scientists from the public and private sectors.
Applicants should be not more than 35 years old at the time of application, and
be proficient in English. The
application deadline is 30 November 2014
European Graduate School in Animal Breeding
and Genetics (EGA-ABG) . The EGA-ABG is comprised of four European institutions
of higher education to train current and future generations of animal breeders.
The program announces six funded PhDs to start in September 2015, including
research specific for the developing world. Applicants should have a masters
degree in animal breeding and genetics, and proficiency in English. The
application deadline is 30 November 2014.
The International Council for Science (ICSU)
works with strategic partners to plan and coordinate international research
addressing major issues of relevance to both science and society -- such as
global environmental change; hazards and disasters; ecosystem change; oceans;
space research; and solar-terrestrial physics. The ICSU invites grant
proposals to be led by an ICSU Scientific Union, with encouragement to involve
other organizations as formal supporting applicants. The documents to apply are
available to ICSU members only. The deadline for applications is 01 December 2014.
University of Cambridge. The MPhil
degree in Conservation Leadership at the University of Cambridge is a full-time
interdisciplinary masters course over 11 months in conservation management and
leadership. The program aims to attract graduates that have at least three to
five years of relevant experience. Applicants from less-developed and
developing countries can apply for scholarship support, which is awarded
competitively. The deadline for university admission and scholarship
application is 02
December 2014.
The MasterCard Foundation funds citizens
and residents of Sub-Saharan Africa for graduate studies at Michigan State
University, USA. The fields of study at MSU include agriculture and natural
resources; veterinary medicine; natural sciences; and many others. The deadline
for completed applications is 02 February 2015.
The French-language
universities of Belgium award 150 scholarships and 70 training grants each
year in the ARES program to applicants from developing countries. Subjects
include aquaculture; tropical animal and plant resources; environmental
management; management of natural hazards; and others. Eligibility requirements
are defined by age, previous education, and nationality. The eligible countries
are Algeria, Bangladesh, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi,
Cambodia, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Cuba, Democratic Republic of Congo,
Ecuador, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Guinea, Haïti, India, Indonesia,
Ivory Coast, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Nicaragua, Niger,
Palestinian Territories, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa,
Suriname, Tanzania, Uganda, Vietnam, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The deadline for
applications (French or English) is 11 February 2015.
COURS INTERNATIONAUX - INTERNATIONAL
COURSES
Master complémentaire en aquaculture
Master complémentaire en sciences et gestion de l'environnement dans les pays en développement
Master complémentaire en gestion des ressources animales et végétales en milieux tropicaux
Master complémentaire en gestion des risques naturels
Master complémentaire en sciences et technologie des aliments
Master complémentaire en protection des cultures tropicales et subtropicales
Master complémentaire en développement, environnement et sociétés
STAGES INTERNATIONAUX - INTERNATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMMES
Stage en système d'information géographique
Stage méthodologique en appui à l'innovation en agriculture familiale
Stage en environnement et gestion durable des ressources minérales
VLIR-UOS awards scholarships to attend
one of the selected trainings (7) or Master programmes (15)
taught in English at a Belgian Flemish
university or university college.
Training
programmes organized in 2015 (1-4 months)
Technology for Integrated Water Management. Application now open, deadline 1 February
Food Safety, Quality Assurance Systems and Risk Analysis. Application now open, deadline 1 February
Dairy Nutrition. Course dates and applications dates yet to be confirmed
Two-year
Master programmes
Nutrition and Rural Development, main subject: Human Nutrition. Deadline: 1 January 2015
Physical Land Resources. Deadline: 5 January 2015
Aquaculture. Deadline: 15 January 2015
Biology - Specialisation Human Ecology. Deadline: 1 February 2015
Statistics - Specialisation Biostatistics. Deadline: 1 February 2015
Environmental Sanitation. Deadline: 1 February 2015
Nematology. Deadline: 1 February 2015
Food Technology. Applications open on 1 November 2014. Deadline: 1 February 2015
Water Resources Engineering. Applications open on 1 November 2014. Deadline: 1 February 2015
Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management (Oceans & Lakes). Deadline: 1 March 2015
Molecular Biology. Deadline: 31 March 2015
The Heinrich Böll Foundation annually
funds approximately 1,000 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students across
all subjects and nationalities for university studies in Germany. Preference is
for applicants working in the subject areas of the Foundation such as climate
and energy, resource governance, and ecology and green development (among
others). The geographical scope (but not exclusive) for international students
is Central and Eastern Europe; EU neighborhood countries and the CIS; the
Middle East and North Africa; transition and newly industrialized countries;
and conflict regions worldwide. Applicants should be capable in German
language. The deadline for international applications (i.e., from outside
Germany) is 01
March 2015.
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
offers 20 fellowships for young climate experts from developing countries
interested in conducting a project in Germany and pursuing long-term
collaboration. The fellowship allows future leaders to spend a year in Germany
working on a research-based project of their own choice in the field of climate
protection. Fellows choose their own hosts. The fellowship includes intensive
language training and an orientation program at the introduction. The deadline
for applications is 15 March 2015.
The Eppley Foundation supports advanced
scientific research by scientists and medical doctors with established records
of publications in their specialties. These specialties include endangered
animals and ecosystems; climate change; and others. Past grants include
examples related to conservation and ecology in Africa, China, and elsewhere.
Grants may be awarded for research internationally when applicants are based in
the USA, or are associated with U.S. institutions that will administer the
grants. Most grants are under US$25 thousand. The deadlines for letters of inquiry
are 15 March and 15 September 2015.
OTHER
This event is scheduled for 2 till 5 February
2015 in Burkina Faso, and it aims to bring together 150 actors engaged with sustainable family farming.
Organizations, cooperatives, and associations are invited to submit initiatives
that meet the themes of the Camp. The organizers will cover the travel costs of
these participants, and the best initiatives will receive international
publicity. The deadline for applications (French, English) is 8 November 2014.
Impact Amplifier, Growth Africa, VC4Africa and Hivos. The Green Pioneer Accelerator Program aims to help early-stage green entrepreneurs position themselves for national or regional scale in Africa. The program combines a rigorous curriculum with practical experience shared by entrepreneurs, mentors, and investors. Entrepreneurs across Africa can apply to either the Kenya or South Africa cohort. Upon successful graduation, 10 enterprises in each program will be showcased to a group of investors. The application deadline is 01 December 2014.
The Louis Malassis International
Scientific Prize for Agriculture and Food recognizes contributions in research,
development, and capacity building in the North, South, or the Mediterranean
Region to sustainably improve food and
agricultural systems while addressing food security and poverty reduction.
The Prize will be awarded in three categories: distinguished scientist;
promising young scientist; and outstanding career in agricultural development.
The winner of each category will be awarded €20 thousand. Applications are open
to academic and research organizations (private or public), civil society
organizations, and the private sector (e.g., small/medium enterprises). The
deadline for applications is 4 December 2014.
The Conservation, Food, and Health Foundation (CFH) Foundation makes grants to nonprofit organizations worldwide for projects in conservation, sustainable agriculture, and health in developing countries. The average grant is approximately US$17 thousand. The deadlines for concept applications is 01 January 2014.
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