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The Agriculture Fast Track (AFT) Fund is
facilitating investments in agricultural infrastructure in Africa by lowering
project preparation costs for AFT Grant Recipients. The AFT Fund is a
multi-donor trust fund managed by the African Development Bank with funding
support from the US government represented by USAID (US$ 12 million), the
Danish Government represented by DANIDA (US$ 1.8 million) and the Swedish
Government represented by SIDA (US$ 10 million). The types of projects
envisioned range from rural feeder roads
to agro-processing and marketing facilities to out-grower schemes. The
emphasis will be on projects that contribute to food security and support to
smallholders. The Call for Concept Notes (CNs) under the auspices of the Fund
is currently on with a deadline for online submission of CNs set today Tuesday 16 May,
2017.
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 University of Florida calls for
research and capacity-building proposals in support of the Feed the Future
Innovation Lab for Livestock Systems (LSIL), funded by the U.S. government.
LSIL aims to enhance the production,
marketing, and consumption of animal-source foods in target countries, with
current focus on Burkina Faso and Niger. The program offers two Reach Grants
for projects of up to 38 months and with budgets up to $1 million per project.
It also offers four Focus Grants for projects up to 12 months and budgets up to
US$150 thousand per project. Applications are invited from institutes,
universities, and organizations in Burkina Faso, Niger, USA, and other
countries. The application date is 26 May for Focus Grant proposals.
U.S. Department of State — The program aims
to increase the productivity, competitiveness, and sustainability in selected
value chains and areas of the agribusiness sector to boost Tunisia’s agro-food exports. Eligible applicants include
non-profit organizations; for-profit organizations; private institutions of
higher education, public and state institutions of higher education; public international
organizations; and small businesses. The U.S. Embassy in Tunis strongly
encourages applications from civil society organizations headquartered in the
Middle East and North Africa. Funding Opportunity NEAAC-EMBASSYTUNIS-16-002.
The application deadline is 08 June 2017
The Orange Social Venture Prize is awarded
to entrepreneurs and start-up organizations that make innovative use of ICTs in
agriculture, energy, and other fields of development. The geographical focus is
Africa and the Middle East. Prizes range from €10 thousand to €25 thousand,
plus professional support for a period of six months. The eligible countries
are Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon,
Central African Republic, Dem Rep Congo, Ivory Coast, Egypt, Guinea, Guinea
Bissau, Jordan, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Niger, Liberia, Senegal,
and Tunisia. The registration deadline is 06 June 2017.
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. Deadline for submission of proposals: 15 June 2017
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. Deadline for submission of proposals: 15 June 2017
The 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$20 thousand. The
next deadline for concept applications is 01 July 2017.
Swedish International Agricultural Network
Initiative (SIANI) offers seed funding to expert groups that support its vision
and mission to understand emerging
issues in food security and nutrition in low-income countries. Expert
groups comprise a diverse group of stakeholders (academia, NGOs, private
business, government, etc.) to prepare publications, organize events, and
engage in other activities that strengthen the Swedish resource base and their
partners. Expert groups do not need to be geographically located in Sweden.
However, if an expert group is established outside Sweden, it needs to have a
clear link to the Swedish resource base and Swedish funded activities. The
deadline for proposals is 15 July 2017.
The Erbacher Foundation supports rural development in subject areas that
include livestock husbandry, crop production, drinking water, and environmental
protection. The priority countries are India, Tanzania, and Uganda. Applications are invited from Germany
charitable organizations involved in development cooperation. Applying
organizations need to have partnerships with local NGOs. The German institution
is responsible for project administration and coordination. Next application
deadline is 01 August 2017.
The Monsanto Fund makes grants to strengthen agricultural communities in
several countries around the world. Grants of US$25 thousand and more are
available to tax-exempt charitable organizations for activities and projects
that address farmers’ education and training; food security; community water
and sanitation; and other local needs. Monsanto’s international grants are
administered at the country level. The Fund presents a list of eligible
countries. Monsanto accepts international applications during two periods each
year. The second period ranges from 01 July through 31 August
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.
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 ADAPT-Africa project aims to increase
actions needed at national- and subnational levels in African countries to
attract investment that builds resilience
to climate change. Interested organizations are expected to propose
activities according to their organization’s strengths and experience. The
relevant countries are Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cote D’Ivoire,
Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya,
Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Namibia,
Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo,
Uganda, and Zambia. Eligibility for funding extends to U.S. non-profit NGOs and
for-profit organizations, non-profit organizations in other countries,
educational institutions, and public international organizations. The closing
date is 22 May 2017
UK’s Natural Environment Research
Council (NERC) announced grants that help UK researchers develop and strengthen
collaborative links with international partners. Pump Priming grants are a
maximum of £40 thousand for up to two years. Pump Priming Plus grants are a
maximum of £250 thousand for up to three years. Eligibility is limited to
applicants currently having grants through NERC. The closing date for proposals
is 06 June 2017.
The European Commission (EC) invites
applications to promote expanded access to rural energy in Lesotho. Activities
should focus on commercial opportunities for solar innovations in households;
demonstration of mini-grid projects; and support for businesses that offer sustainable energy products and
services in rural Lesotho. The lead applicant should be an NGO, private
company, research institute, public sector operator, or local authority in
Lesotho or an EU member state. International (inter-governmental) organisations
are also eligible. Reference EuropeAid/155297/DD/ACT/LS. The deadline for
concept notes is 07 June 2017.
Toyota makes grants to support environmental activities implemented by
nonprofit organizations. The themes are “biodiversity conservation” and
“counter measures to global warming.” Grants are made in Japan and
internationally. The international program is open to applicants in Japan, and
to international partners in collaboration with Japanese groups. The
application deadline is 23 June 2017.
Spain’s Biodiversity Foundation funds
conservation field projects, research, education and training, and public
awareness. Most grants are made in Spain. However, the Foundation is willing to
consider international projects proposed by Spanish nonprofit NGOs; by large
international nonprofit NGOs; by nonprofit organizations in other EU member
states; and projects co-funded by AECID (Spain’s agency for international
development cooperation). Grants are up to €50 thousand for one year. The
closing date for the main program of competitive grants is 30 June
2017.
The Van Tienhoven Foundation for
International Nature Protection promotes the protection, conservation, and sustainable use of ecosystems and
their living organisms. The Foundation aims to counter the human-induced causes
of threats to biodiversity. Grants are for projects outside of the Netherlands,
and they should be initiated and owned or widely supported by local
stakeholders. Government organizations are excluded from applying, and academic
studies are not supported. The maximum grant is €10 thousand. The next
application deadline is 15 August 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 is 01 July through 15 August 2017.
The United Nations Framework Convention on
Climate Change Adaptation Fund makes grants for projects and programs that
address the adverse impacts of climate change. Eligibility for grants extends
to countries which are Parties to the Kyoto Protocol, with emphasis on developing countries that are particularly
vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change. Grants are primarily
to government organizations such as national ministries, development
institutes, local government authorities, and others — sometimes in partnership
with civil society organizations. Project proposals are submitted through any
of the Fund’s national, regional, or multilateral implementing entities. The next deadline is 07
August 2017.
Fellowships/scholarships/grants
The Climate Systems Analysis Group (CSAG)
at the University of Cape Town organizes a “winter school” intensive course,
with the next one scheduled for five days in July 2017. 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 19 May 2017.
With financial support from the government
of Sweden, the Association of African Universities (AAU) will make grants of up
to US$600 per person to help post-graduate university students acquire
practical skills via internships of 12-24 weeks. The grants are for training
purposes only, not for the completion of theses or dissertations. The program
is open to students in AAU member institutions. The deadline for applications
(English, French) is 23 May 2017.
The Pan African University (PAU) of the African
Union Commission seeks to develop institutions of excellence in science,
technology, innovation, social sciences, and governance in Africa. The African
Union offers the Pan African University Scholarship for masters and PhD degree
programs at four PAU Institutes (in Algeria,
Cameroon, Kenya, and Nigeria). Subject areas for the postgraduate
educational programs include agriculture, water resources, arid lands
management, energy, environmental management, and many others — varying among
the PAU Institutes. The scholarships program is open to applicants from African
countries and the African Diaspora. The deadline for applications (English,
French) is 31 May 2017.
The International Development Research
Centre (IRDC) announces the 2017 round of doctoral research grants for
Canadians, permanent residents of Canada, and citizens of developing countries
pursuing doctoral studies at Canadian
universities Thematic priorities include agriculture and environment
(including climate change), among others. IDRC supports research in all
developing countries, with certain exceptions (explained in the announcement).
The program aims to fund approximately 20 grants at up to CA$20 thousand each.
The deadline for applications (English, French) is 31 May 2017.
The Indian
Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) announced thirty Netaji Subhas-ICAR
international fellowships for doctoral degrees in agriculture and allied
sciences at agricultural universities and institutions in India and abroad. The
priority areas are crop sciences,
horticulture, animal sciences, natural resource management, agricultural
engineering, and fisheries. The application
deadline is 15 June 2017.
India’s National Institute of Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Development (NIESBUD) invites international candidates from developing
countries to apply for six-week training courses scheduled during July-August in India. Course topics for this period include rural
enterprise planning and promotion; women and youth enterprise in water and
sanitation; and others. NIESBUD lists additional courses available later in the
year. The program covers transportation and visa costs, course fees,
accommodation, and living and book allowances for course participants. The application deadline for the July-August
courses is 10 June 2017.
The International Tropical Timber
Organization (ITTO) makes grants through the Freezailah Fellowship Fund for
training opportunities, demonstration tours, participation in conferences and
workshops, preparation of technical papers, and post-graduate degrees. Grants
up to US$10 thousand are in support of sustainable tropical forest management. Applicants are young and mid-career
professionals in ITTO’s member countries; most grants are to individuals in the
developing countries. The next application deadline is 20 June
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
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 in English include one on Clean Technologies from 27 August through 20
September. 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 at country level. The deadline to apply for this
course is 30 June 2017.
RUFORUM is offering support for seven staff
exchanges at the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources
(LUANAR). The goal of the fellowships is to provide opportunities for academics
from outside Malawi to enhance faculty teaching, research, and collaboration at LUANAR. Applications
are invited from permanent teaching faculty staff at a RUFORUM member university. Application deadline: 30 June
2017
The Organization for Women in Science for
the Developing World (OWSD) and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) are
offering postgraduate training fellowships for
women scientists from Sub-Saharan Africa and least developed countries
(LDC) at Centres of Excellence in the South. Application deadline: 30 June
2017
The government of New Zealand sponsors
LEARN (Building Capacity in livestock emissions research). LEARN currently invites applications for
postdoctoral fellowships of one to two years from technical staff and
scientists in developing countries who will work with New Zealand colleagues. Applicants need the collaborative
support of a New Zealand host organization, which will administer the
funds. Expressions of interest (EOI) can
be submitted at any time during the year, and full applications must be
submitted by 30 June 2017.
The Integrated Research on Disaster Risks (IRDR)
Young Scientists Programme invites young researchers worldwide to join its
professional network of professionals and practitioners. Eligibility extends to candidates affiliated
with an academic program (either master or doctorate) as a student or as a
young faculty, and working on research
related to disaster risk reduction and its link to broader issues of
environment and development. Applicants
should be less than age 40 on the date of application. There is no cash grant,
but IRDR Young Scientists are offered opportunities for networking and
training. The deadline for applications is 30 June 2017.
The RUFORUM program for Graduate Training
Assistantships (GTA) is offering support for 325 PhD training opportunities for
the next 5 years under the GTA for the academic year beginning January, 2017.
Eligible applicants must be a staff member at a RUFORUM member university and
nominated for PhD training by their university.
Sida funds short-term training in selected
development topics for participants from developing countries. The Africa
program includes a course on strategic
environmental assessment, with a focus on energy. Participants may be nominated by
organizations and agencies within the energy sector that work actively with
energy plans, policies, and programmes at national or regional levels. The
following countries are invited to nominate candidates: Kenya, Mozambique,
Rwanda, Tanzania, and Zambia. The
training will be provided in two parts, first in Sweden and then to be decided.
The closing date for applications is 31 July 2017
Australia’s International Water Center announces funding for three
international candidates accepted into the Master of Integrated Water
Management. Two scholarships will cover full tuition and living expenses, and a
third will cover full tuition. Applications are invited from eligible countries
in Asia-Pacific; Africa; Latin
America and Caribbean; the Middle East; Europe; and North America. The application
deadline is 01 August 2017
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.
The International Center for Genetic
Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) offers PhD, Postdoctoral and Short-term
fellowships in Life Sciences to
scientists from ICGEB’s member states. The fellowships are for research at
collaborating universities in Trieste, New Delhi, and Cape Town. Application deadlines: Short-term fellowships 30 June,
30 September, 31 December.
AWARDS & O T H E R
The Japan International Research Center for
Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) makes awards of US$5 thousand to each of up to
three young agricultural researchers
in developing countries who contribute to outstanding research and development
in agriculture, forestry, fisheries and related themes. Candidates need to be
younger than age 40. The deadline for applications is 26 May
2017.
The Global Spatial Data Infrastructure
Association (GSDI Association) makes cash grants of US$ 2,500 to support
national or sub-national activities in developing countries for capacity building related to environment
and sustainable development. Grants can be used to foster partnerships,
develop in-country technical capacity, improve data compatibility and access,
and increase political support for spatial data infrastructure. The application
deadline is 01 June 2017.
The winner for the Africa Food Prize
2017 will be awarded at the Africa Food
Prize gala dinner on 6th September 2017 during AGRF in Abidjan, Ivory
Coast. Nominations for the Africa Food Prize 2017 closes on Monday 5 June
2017.
The British Council Newton Fund grants for
trilateral research workshops between the UK,
Kenya and South Africa + Workshops which bring together early-career
researchers from the UK and South Africa. Eligible subject areas include agriculture, climate and environment,
sustainable energy, reduction of disaster risks, and others. Proposals have
a principal applicant from the UK and a principal applicant from the partner
country. The closing date for submissions is 13 June 2017.
Young Champions of the Earth is a newly
launched initiative co-supported by UN Environment and Covestro to identify and
support outstanding environmental
initiatives of talented people worldwide between the ages of 18 and 30. The
program is a global stage to showcase technological inventions and innovative
business models that improve the planet’s health. The program will select six
Young Champions of the Earth every year — one from each of Africa,
Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America, and West
Asia. Each winner will receive US$15 thousand in seed funding, plus various
opportunities for high-profile networking and entrepreneurship training. The
deadline for applications is 18 June 2017.
CRDF Global invites early-career scientists
working and living in the USA to apply for travel grants to build new research partnerships with
colleagues in South and Southeast Asia; Latin America; and Sub-Saharan Africa. The subject areas are the natural sciences and
engineering. Grants are up to US$10 thousand. The application deadline is 30 June
2017.
SFIAR annually awards a prize to scientists
working at or in association with a Swiss institution in agricultural research
for development. For 2017, the best team project will be awarded CHF 10
thousand, and the best masters project CHF 1 thousand. To be eligible, research
must have been carried out at or in close collaboration
with a Swiss institution. The deadline for applications (French, German,
English) is 13 July 2017.
The Global Development Network (GDN) is
offering six finalists the chance to win a prize of up to US$30,000 for their
creative proposals under this year’s Global Development Awards Competition, an
innovative awards scheme for development practitioners and researchers across
the globe. This year, the competition's theme is ‘Skills Development and
Employment Generation,’ and adopts a sectoral focus which will reward creative
thinking and innovative actions for skilling, technical education and training
in the sectors of agriculture,
manufacturing and digital technology. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 16 July,
2017
The International
Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI) is accepting nominations for its annual
Science Award. The purpose of the award is to recognize distinguished
contributions by scientists involved with global ecological intensification as related to crop production. Private
or public sector agronomists, crop scientists, soil scientists, and food
scientists from all countries are eligible. The winner will receive a plaque
and a monetary award of USD 5,000. Nomination deadline: 30
September
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