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A G R I C U L T U R E
The SEED Foundation supports French nonprofit organizations in
partnership with nonprofit organizations in Sub-Saharan Africa for innovative
solutions that address food security. Projects can address agricultural
practices, farming knowledge and capacity, local agricultural products, etc.
Grants range from €7 thousand to €15 thousand, up to 70% of project costs. The
Foundation lists 21 eligible African countries. The deadline for applications
(French, English) is 06 February 2017.
The EC announced funding to improve food
security and income in South Sudan, focusing on sustainable supply of
agriculture and livestock inputs and services through the private sector. This
call for proposals is part of the first and second component of the ZEAT-BEAD
Program (“Zonal Effort for Agricultural
Transformation – Bahal Gazar Effort for Agricultural Development”). Grants
up to a maximum of €3 million will be allocated in four lots according to
geographical regions. The lead applicant should be a nonprofit NGO based in the
EU, the European Economic Area, an ACP State, a least-developed country, or a
member country of OECD/DAC. Participation with co-applicants of South Sudanese
nationality is strongly encouraged. Reference EuropeAid/153933/DD/ACT/SS. The
deadline for concept notes is 16 February 2017.
The Belmont Forum and START announce an opportunity for African scientists to participate in the Belmont Forum Collaborative Research Action on “Sustainable Urban Global Initiative: Food-Water-Energy Nexus.” Principal Investigators and co-PIs should be African nationals based at African institutions. Proposals should include PIs or co-PIs from at least three countries, combining African countries with countries in the Belmont Forum. Funding for the African research is US$100 thousand for one year, with the possibility to extend for another year. The deadline for applications is 15 March 2017. Webinars for applicants February 16, 2017.
Within the framework of Danish development
cooperation, the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls for research
proposals between Denmark and researchers in partner countries. Window 1 will fund research with partners in
Denmark’s priority countries for development assistance. Window 2 will fund research with partners in
growth and transition countries. Window 1 is open to research institutions in Ghana and Tanzania, in addition to Denmark. Window 2 is open to Danish research
organizations in collaboration with research institutions in Bangladesh,
Brazil, China, Colombia, Ghana,
Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Myanmar, South Africa, Turkey, and Vietnam. For both windows, the application deadline (Phase
1) is 03 March 2017
The French Committee for International
Solidarity (Comité Français pour la Solidarité Internationale – CFSI), in
partnership with Fondation de France, funds projects that support small-scale farming in West Africa.
Grants will support projects carried out by partnerships between European and West African nonprofit legal entities in the
following countries: Benin, Burkina
Faso, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia,
Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo. Projects
can range from one to three years. Grants are a maximum of 15 thousand euros
per year, or 50 thousand euros in the case of a 3-year project. The deadline
for project summaries (French, English) is 07 March 2017.
Founded by the United Nations Environment
Program, and in partnership with Switch Africa Green, SEED supports small-scale enterprises in the
developing world which integrate social and environmental benefits into their
business models. The SEED Awards for 2017 are structured in four categories: agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, and
waste management. The eligible countries are Burkina Faso, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, South Africa, and Uganda.
Each award recipient is granted capacity building and networking opportunities.
The application deadline is 08 March 2017.
NWO/WOTRO launched the fourth call of Food & Business Global Challenges Programme (GCP). This call is developed in collaboration with the CGIAR Research Programme on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS). Full applications may be submitted until 18 April 2017, and need to be preceded by a Letter of Intent that may be submitted until 28 March 2017.
Bio-diversity, environment, climate change
Fellowships/scholarships/grants
The Ekhaga Foundation makes grants for
research in ecological agriculture
and biological medicine. Universities, research institutes, etc., from all over
the world are invited to apply. Ekhaga requires cooperation with a Swedish institution for applications
that do not come from Europe or North America. The deadline for applications is
20 May 2017.
The Nestlé Foundation supports research in
human nutrition in low-income and lower middle-income countries. The Foundation
will consider research in areas such as food policy, food production (i.e.,
related to agricultural development), and food technology if the proposed
interventions have high potential for sustainable improvement of nutritional
status. The Foundation offers training grants; pilot grants; small and large
research grants; and re-entry grants to encourage the return of post-graduate
students to their home countries. Interested researchers are invited to submit
letters of intent (LOIs). At any time.
The program area “seed funding” of the Innocent
Foundation makes grants to partner NGOs to deliver small-scale agricultural projects that have strong local impacts in
the developing world. In addition to grant for agriculture, past projects
include several that address water, forests, biodiversity, and related issues
in environment and natural resources. Applying organizations must be registered
charities in the UK. Grants are up to £30 thousand per year for three years. At any
time.
Pre-announcement LEAP
AGRI (EU-Africa co fund call AGRIFOOD)
The objective of LEAP-AGRI is to fulfill the ambition of the Europe Africa dialogue in Science and Technology (the HLPD) to launch a joint flagship initiative on its chosen priority area: Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA). This is the list of countries of which the research bodies are bringing in fudning (partners should thus be found within those countries: 2+2 model to create a consortium): 12 African countries: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Kenya, Senegal, South Africa, Egypt, Cameroon , Uganda, Madagascar, Tunis, Madagascar. 10 European partner countries: the Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, Finland, Portugal, Norway, Italy, Turkey and Belgium. Call launch expected in February. Deadline for submission of proposals: 3 months after launching the call.
The objective of LEAP-AGRI is to fulfill the ambition of the Europe Africa dialogue in Science and Technology (the HLPD) to launch a joint flagship initiative on its chosen priority area: Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA). This is the list of countries of which the research bodies are bringing in fudning (partners should thus be found within those countries: 2+2 model to create a consortium): 12 African countries: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Kenya, Senegal, South Africa, Egypt, Cameroon , Uganda, Madagascar, Tunis, Madagascar. 10 European partner countries: the Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, Finland, Portugal, Norway, Italy, Turkey and Belgium. Call launch expected in February. Deadline for submission of proposals: 3 months after launching the call.
The African Union Research Grants (AURG)
programme supports research and innovation in Africa and is supported by the
European Union through the Pan African programme (2014-2020) with a budget of
€17.5 million for two calls in 2016 and 2017. The
closing date for applications in 2016 was 31 August 2016. The focus of the 2017
Edition is expected to be on nutrition.
Bio-diversity, environment, climate change
The Swedish International Development
Agency (Sida) funds short-term training in selected development topics for
participants from developing countries. The training programs include a course
in climate change organized by the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological
Institute (SMHI). SMHI invites
organizations in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to propose candidates for the
course, which will focus on climate change in relation to water resources and
agriculture. Eligibility to nominate
candidates extends to government organizations, private enterprises, and NGOs
at national, regional, and local levels in the three target countries. The
application deadline is 12 February 2017.
The EC announced grants to address climate
vulnerability in São Tomé and Principe. The program will work to provide
tangible benefits for the vulnerable communities of Lembá and Mé-Zóchi in
matters of water supply, rural energy, agricultural diversification, soils
management, and forest management. Principal applicants for funding should be
NGOs eligible under the EC’s rules for external actions. The planned
allocations are €750 thousand for Lembá and €750 thousand for Mé-Zóchi.
Reference EuropeAid/138523/ID/ACT/ST. The application deadline is 16
February 2017.
The Jana Robeyst Trust Fund provides
financial resources for non-profit organisations and individuals to carry out
conservation research in Sub-Saharan Africa. Priority will be given to projects
related to the conservation of forest elephants. Applicants can be based
anywhere in the world. Funding is up to 1,500 euros per applicant. The Fund
accepts applications throughout the year.
The Program for the Endorsement of
Forest Certification (PEFC) offers competitive grants in support of its mission
to improve forest management and expand
forest certification around the world. PEFC invites its members and other
non-profit organizations to apply. Project partners may also include private
and public-sector organizations. PEFC will consider proposals up to CHF 40
thousand for projects up to two years. Grantees must provide at least 35%
co-funding. The deadline for applications is 31 March 2017.
The Beit Trust supports projects for
health, education, welfare, and environment in Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Themes include wildlife conservation. Additionally, the Trust’s interests in
community welfare include drinking water and irrigation water. Grants do not
normally exceed £50 thousand. Applications can be submitted at any time.
Rare and several partner organizations
announce “Solution Search: Farming for Biodiversity” as a competition to
identify and reward promising approaches to conserve biodiversity on
agricultural lands. Examples include integration of biodiversity and ecosystems
in the management of sustainable land use; methods of pest control that reduce
toxic runoff; methods of organic farming for enhanced biodiversity; control of
livestock to protect flora and fauna; and innovations to reduce human-animal
conflict in agricultural areas. The grand prize will be US$30 thousand.
Additional prizes of US$15 thousand will be awarded in each of four special
categories. The best solution submitted before 10 February will be awarded US$5
thousand. Finally, a prize of US$1 thousand will be awarded for winning
nominations. Solution Search is open to all organizations with a proven
solution in biodiversity-friendly agriculture. The application deadline is 10 March
2017.
The JRS Biodiversity Foundation aims to
increase the access to and the use of information for biodiversity conservation
and sustainable development in Sub-Saharan Africa. JRS invites proposals for
multi-year projects, and for planning grants to prepare multi-year projects.
Projects in the theme of freshwater diversity should increase access to and use
of biodiversity information relating to freshwater biodiversity assessment and
the conservation of freshwater ecosystem services in eastern and southern
Africa. Projects in the theme of pollinator biodiversity should increase access
to and use of biodiversity information relating to pollinator biodiversity
assessment and the conservation of pollinator services in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Each multi-year grant will range from about US$50 thousand to about US$250
thousand. Proposals are expected to have strong capacity-building
components. The deadline for submitting
proposals is 22 February 2017.
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 includes selected and conservation
sub-regions of Central America, the Andean region of South America, and West
Africa. Grant seekers should review the
geographical priorities carefully.
Maximum grant size is US$10 thousand, although most grants are smaller.
The next periods for letters of inquiry (English, Spanish) are 01
February through 15 March 2017, and 01 July through
15 August 2017.
Funded by IRD in collaboration with several
other French organizations, the program “Sud Expert Plantes Développement
Durable” (SEP2D) aims to reinforce scientific research on plant biodiversity in
22 tropical countries. The eligible countries are distributed across West
Africa; Central Africa; Indian Ocean; and Southeast Asia. Research themes in
SEP2D are forest biodiversity; mitigation of mining activities; commercial
applications of plant biodiversity; and agro-biodiversity. In comparison with the first call for
proposals, Call 2 does not require prior co-funding. Additionally, research institutions or
operational actors (NGOs, private or public societies, associations and CSOs,
etc) are eligible to lead the partnerships. Funding is up to €40 thousand for
national projects, and up to €80 thousand for regional and international
projects. The application deadline is 01 March 2017
Fellowships/scholarships/grants
With
funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the African Academy of
Sciences and NEPAD jointly announce seed grants to help Africa implement the
Sustainable Development Goals, with focus on SDG3 and SDG9. Challenge 2 in the
current call aims to ignite new ways of communicating
the importance of investments in scientific research and development to
motivate African governments and their citizens to support increased investments
in scientific research. Seed grants are
US$100 thousand for two years. Innovations which receive seed grants and show
promise for scaling up will be eligible to apply for additional funding up to
US$1 million. Grants will go to investigators in African countries, but the
program encourages partnerships with investigators in other countries.
Applicants can be at any level of experience and discipline from colleges and
universities, government laboratories, research institutions, non-governmental,
and non-profit organizations. The
deadline for applications is 17 February 2017.
The Royal Belgian Institute of Natural
Sciences is the country’s focal point for the Global Taxonomy Initiative (GTI).
Qualified individuals from developing countries supported by Belgian Development
Cooperation can apply for study visits in Belgium to train in taxonomic
projects and biodiversity assessment projects that have strong taxonomic
components. Priority is given to projects in the following countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Dem Rep
Congo, Guinea, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Niger, Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, and Uganda. The
application deadline is 19 February 2017.
RUFORUM announced PhD scholarships
available through the German Academic Exchange Services (DAAD) for doctoral
studies at three universities in East Africa. They are the Nelson Mandela
African Institution of Sciences and Technology (Tanzania); Jomo Kenyatta
University of Agriculture and Technology (Kenya); and Makerere University
(Uganda). The relevant doctoral programs are identified in the announcement.
Scholarships are available for in-country applicants, as well as for regional
(all Sub-Saharan) applicants. The application deadline is 20
February 2017.
The Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Program
(TEEP) fosters and supports start-up enterprises in Africa. TEEP 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. The program is open to citizens and legal
residents ages 18 and older in any African country. The period for applications
(English, French, Portuguese) is 01 January through 01 March.
RUFORUM is partnering with the MasterCard
Foundation, Gulu University, and Egerton University to enhance the application
of science, technology, business, and innovation for rural agriculture.
Students who are economically disadvantaged, and students from post-conflict
and conflict-affected areas of Africa, are welcome to apply for admission and
financial support at Gulu University (Uganda) or Egerton University (Kenya).
The announcements lists the available academic programs at each university. The
application deadline is 15 March 2017.
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 are rural development and
agribusiness, horticulture, and agricultural water management. Applicants should be residents and nationals
of the developing countries listed in the announcement. The deadline for
applications is 28 February 2017.
With funding provided by the U.S. Agency
for International Development, the African Water Association offers fellowships
of US$1 thousand for masters research in water and sanitation. Applicants must
be citizens of West African countries who are registered in academic
institutions, and whose research is on any of the following themes: non-revenue water; water quality; water
services in low-income urban areas; faecal sludge management; urban and
peri-urban sanitation; and use of ICTs in providing water and sanitation
services. The application deadline is 28 February 2017.
The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree in
AquaCulture, Environment and Society (EM JMD ACES) is a full-time master’s
program during two years for European and international students. Applicants
are expected to have an appropriate background in aquaculture, marine science,
aquatic biology, biology, environmental sciences, marine resources,
environmental economics, or environmental policy. Participating students will
divide their semesters among universities in the UK, Greece, and France. The
program offers scholarships to cover tuition fees, living, and travel expenses.
The deadline to apply for scholarships is 17 February 2017.
Israel’s Agency for International
Development Cooperation (MASHAV) offers short courses in Israel in subject
areas of agriculture, climate change, and related themes. Courses are available
in English, Spanish, Russian, and French. Courses for 2017 in English include
Integrated Pest Management in March-April (application deadline is 22 January
2017), and Agribusiness for Rural Women
in April-May (application deadline is 24 February 2017). For most courses, MASHAV
offers a limited number of scholarships to cover course fees, accommodation,
medical insurance, and other expenses in Israel (but not international
airfare). Applications are submitted through Israel’s diplomatic missions.
VLIR-UOS is the secretariat of Flemish
universities for development cooperation, with funding by Belgian Development
Cooperation. VLIR-UOS announces courses at Belgian Flemish universities and
university colleges that are eligible for scholarships in 2017. They include
1-year and 2-year masters’ programs, along with training courses lasting from
two weeks to three months. Subject areas include aquaculture, marine science,
plant breeding, nematology, water resources, rural development, and others.
Eligibility for scholarships extends to applicants in 31 developing countries
of Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America. Candidates apply
directly to the Flemish universities that offer the programs, requesting
scholarship support. The admission deadlines vary with each program, with many
having a deadline of 01 March 2017 for non-EU applicants. (Please check
the deadlines carefully!).
The deadline of introduction of application forms is set to the 10
February 2017.
The deadline of introduction of application forms is set to the 10
February 2017.
The deadline of introduction of application forms is set to the 10
February 2017.
Master de
spécialisation en production intégrée et préservation des ressources naturelles
en milieu urbain et péri-urbain
Candidates who are interested in conducting
postdoctoral research at the Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research in Israel are invited
to apply for fellowships. Research topics include desert ecology, solar energy,
environmental physics, architecture and urban planning, rainfed and irrigated
agriculture, hydrology, aquaculture, environmental microbiology, desalination
and water treatment, and biotechnology. Candidates should first select a topic
of interest and identify a prospective supervisor. Applications are open
worldwide. The application deadline is 02 March 2017.
The Global Sustainable Electricity
Partnership comprises many of the world’s largest energy companies in
partnership with international organizations, development banks, institutes,
and foundations. The program sponsors ESED (Education for Sustainable Energy
Development) to support outstanding students from developing countries to
pursue masters-level studies directly related to sustainable energy. The
support is US$23 thousand per year for up to two years. Applications are
invited from any developing country on the list of ODA recipients. The next
application deadline is 10 March 2017.
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, and certain other
countries (Jordan, Mongolia, Russia, Turkey). Subject areas at Taiwan’s
participating universities include tropical
agriculture, renewable energy, environmental sciences, conservation and
wildlife management, and others. The application deadline is 17 March
2017.
With funding by the UK’s Department for
International Development, the Commonwealth Shared Scholarships are available
to citizens of Commonwealth countries for masters studies at UK universities,
usually for one year. The participating academic programs include several in
subject areas such as environmental
science and management, agro-forestry, livestock management, remote sensing,
disaster management, wetlands science, etc. The CSC lists the participating
universities and their eligible courses. Potential applicants must check with
the relevant UK university regarding their admission requirements and
guidelines for applying. The deadline for scholarship applications is 29 March
2017.
The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and
the World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) jointly invite applications for the
CAS-TWAS President’s PhD Fellowship Programme to pursue PhD studies in China.
The participating institutions are the University of Chinese Academy of
Sciences; the University of Science and Technology of China; and CAS institutes
around China. Eligible fields of study include agricultural sciences, various
fields of biology, and other areas of the natural sciences and engineering. The
programme will award up to 200 scholarships to non-Chinese applicants
worldwide. The maximum age of applicants is 35. The application deadline is 31 March
2017.
The Arturo Falaschi Fellowships Program
offers long and short-term fellowships to assist in the training of scientists
from ICGEB’s member states, including many developing countries. The
fellowships are for research at collaborating universities in Trieste, New
Delhi, and Cape Town. For doctoral fellowships, the application deadline is 31
March. For post-doctoral fellowships, the deadlines are 31 March and 30 September. For
short-term fellowships, the deadlines are at the end of each calendar quarter.
The Challenge is an annual prize of US$100
thousand to invite ideas to radically advance human well-being and ecosystem
health. Entries in prior years include several in energy, water, agriculture, natural disasters, etc.,
with relevance in developing countries. The application deadline is 31 March
2017.
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 Consultative Group for International
Agricultural Research (CGIAR). The next application deadline is 06 April
2016.
The International Plant Nutrition Institute
(IPNI) Scholar Awards are open to applicants who are graduate students
attending a degree-granting institution located in any country with an IPNI program.
Applicants in Africa can apply if their research connects with international
programs, even if their countries are not in IPNI (see the special criteria for
Africans). Awards of US$2 thousand are available to students in the disciplines
of agronomy, horticulture, ecology, soil
fertility, soil chemistry, crop physiology, and other areas related to plant
nutrition. The deadline for applications is 28 April 2017.
The Barilla Center for Food and Nutrition
sponsors BCFN YES! (Young Earth Solutions) is an international competition for
young researchers on the theme of sustainable food systems. The program offers
one-year research grants up to €20 thousand to PhD and postdoc researchers
worldwide from any background and nationality. The maximum age is 35. Subject
areas include climate change, resilient agriculture, sustainable water
management, ecosystem services, food policy, and many others. The competition
encourages the participation of teams from different disciplines and countries
who wish to combine their expertise in innovative approaches. The deadline for proposals is 28 June
2017
The FAO makes
awards to individuals, institutions, and organizations for outstanding
achievements in fighting hunger. For 2017, FAO will present four awards and one
medal. Proposals for nominations require endorsement by FAO representatives in
countries, regions, or headquarters. The deadline for nominations is 31
January 2017.
The RUFORUM Field Attachment Program Award
is a graduate student internship to link thesis research to application and use
at the community level. The awards are for MSc students supported by RUFORUM,
and who are finalizing their degrees. The grant provides a living stipend and
limited travel for three to four months. Applications will be accepted throughout
2017
AuthorAID announced its first round of
small grants in 2017 to support researchers in developing countries with travel
and workshops. In this first round for 2017, AuthorAID plans to award five
travel grants (US$1,500 each) and five workshop grants (US$2,500 each).
AuthorAID posts the list of eligible developing countries. The deadline to
apply for travel grants is 29 January 2017. The
deadline to apply for workshop grants is 05 February 2017.
Question 3 in the 2017 competition of the Belgium
Royal Academy for Overseas Science is: "A study is requested on the
possibilities of improvement of underutilized plant species based on
characterization of their genetic diversity, with the aim of solving problems
of food security, poverty or climate change adaptation." Each
award-winning work in the yearly competition is granted a prize of €2,500. The
competition is open to all scientists worldwide without age restrictions. The
deadline for submissions is 01 March 2017.
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 01 March 2017.
The West African Research Association (WARC)
Travel Grant supports West African
scholars and graduate students for research visits to other institutions on
the (African) continent. Travel grant funds may be used to attend and present
papers at academic conferences relevant to the applicant’s field of research;
visit libraries or archives in support of the applicant’s current academic
work; engage in collaborative work with colleagues at another institution; and
travel to a research site. The grant provides travel costs up to US$1,500 and a
stipend of US$1,500. The program is open to West African nationals, with
preference given to those affiliated with West African colleges, universities,
and research institutions. The next application period is 15 January 2017
through 15 March 2017.
Each year, the World
Academy of Sciences (TWAS) awards eight prizes of US$15 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 31 March
2017.
Through the
TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits, post-doctoral researchers in Sub-Saharan Africa
make cooperation visits to institutes in
Germany. The visits are limited to three months, with the aim of promoting
longer-term collaboration. Preference is for young PhD-level scientists,
particularly women. The application deadline is 31 March 2017.
The
swissuniversities Development and Cooperation Network (SUDAC) calls for various
types of Swiss higher education institutions to collaborate with each other and
with partners in the Global South to develop and organize Consortia for
Education and Research (COFER). COFER
will aim for stronger integration of research, education, and implementation
through new collaborative networks oriented towards the Sustainable Development
Goals. Each COFER must address at least two SDGs; provide at least 50% matching
funds; and provide funding for partners in the Global South. The application
deadline is 31 March 2017.
The Australian
Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) offers sponsorship
assistance to individuals wishing to attend a conference, seminar, workshop or
field day that directly benefits agricultural research for development. ACIAR
also supports organisations seeking sponsorships for this same objective. The
priority is for events and sponsorships in ACIAR partner countries and related
to ACIAR projects. However, direct involvement in an ACIAR project is not a
prerequisite to apply for funding. The application deadlines are the first
Wednesday of April and the
last Wednesday of October in each calendar year.
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 Hans
Hartwig Ruthenberg Graduate Award is €7.5 thousand. The deadline for
submissions (German, English) is 30 April 2017.
The World Food
Prize Foundation invites nominations for the annual World Food Prize, and for
the annual Borlaug Field Award. 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 Borlaug Field 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
deadlines for nominations are 01 May 2017 for the
World Food Prize, and 30 June 2017 for the
Borlaug Field Award.
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