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VLIR-UOS
is the secretariat of Flemish universities for development cooperation, with
funding by Belgian Development Cooperation. VLIR-UOS announces cooperation
activities for 2020 between its member universities and partner universities
and networks in the developing world. The partner countries are Bolivia, Cambodia,
DR Congo, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Morocco, Peru, Philippines, South Africa,
Rwanda, Tanzania, and Vietnam. Current calls include the JOINT (€ 90 thousand)
and South Initiatives (€ 70 thousand), each with a deadline on 14 May 2019.
The European
Commission is launching an exciting new initiative that will enable vocational
education and training (VET) colleges in the EU to set up student and staff
exchange programmes with colleges in the Western Balkans, Turkey and Africa.
Besides student and staff mobility between colleges, these
mobility partnerships will also share good practice in their countries and regions
and create networks and partnerships for exchange. Deadline: 28 May 2019 @12:00(Brussels
time)
The Forest and Farm Facility is looking for apex regional
(i.e. present in more than one country) and global forest and farm
producers’ organizations, or consortia of such organizations, to
collaborate with and support. This round of grants will focus on ways
organizations can improve their service delivery to their national or local
members. The Objective of the grants is to link local voices and learning to
global processes through genuine participatory processes communication and
information sharing. The Forest and Farm Facility brings together four
international partner organizations: the Food
and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the International Institute
for Environment and Development (IIED), the International Union for
Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and AgriCord. Deadline: 1 June
2019.
The Forumfor Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) has launched the Agricultural
Research and Innovation Fellowship for Africa (ARIFA), a capacity development
component of its Holistic Empowerment
for Livelihoods Program (HELP), which
aims to produce a new generation of fit-for-purpose workforce to re-engineer
African agri-food sector to provide the change factor for rapid agricultural
transformation in the next 10 years.
ARIFA is
based on Integrated Agricultural Research for Development (IAR4D)
approach. Under the program, suitably
qualified Africans will be trained in
ARIFA- affiliated universities and centers of Agricultural Research for
Development (AR4D) in ARIFA affiliated countries including, but not limited to
Brazil, China, Cuba, India, Italy and the Netherlands.
By this inaugural call, FARA and the International Centre
for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM-Bari), Italy, invite
applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates for fully funded
training at MSc level and Advanced Short Courses in Agricultural Research and
Innovation.
The call for applications have been opened and available
online. Please visit Agricultural Research
and Innovation Fellowship for Africa (ARIFA): Inaugural Call for Application for all the details.
For
the purpose of this call, only candidates from Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Niger, Kenya, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania and
Uganda are illegible to apply. Deadline: June 30 2019
- Call:
Section 1 – Management of Water 2019 Topic 1.1.1
Sustainable groundwater management in water-stressed Mediterranean areas- Deadline Stage 2 Full
proposals - 16th July, 2019
- Call:
Section 1 – Farming Systems 2019 - Topic 1.2.1
Conserving water and soil in Mediterranean dry-farming, smallholder
agriculture Deadline Stage 2 Full proposals - 16th
July, 2019
- Call:
Section 1 – Farming Systems 2019 - Topic 1.2.2 Sustainability and
competitiveness of Mediterranean greenhouse and intensive
Horticulture Deadline Stage 2 Full proposals - 16th
July, 2019
- Call:
Section 1 – Agro-food Value Chain 2019 Topic
1.3.1 Implementation of analytical tools and digital technology to achieve
traceability, authenticity control of traditional Mediterranean
foods. Deadline Stage 2 Full proposals - 16th
July, 2019
- Call:
Section 1 – Nexus 2019 RIA Topic 1.4.1 Assessing
social, technical and economic benefits of a cross-sectoral governance of
the Water-Ecosystems-Food Nexus Stage 2 Full proposals - 16th
July, 2019
- Call: Section
2 – Multi-topic 2019 - Transnational call funded by
Participating States
- Deadline Stage
2 Full proposals – 4th September, 2019
GAFSP
announces its next call for proposals in the Public Sector Window for programs
and projects that strengthen agriculture and lessen food insecurity in
low-income countries. GAFSP intends to fund 4-6 proposals for a total of at
least US$100 million. Applications (English and French) are limited to 24
countries in fragile and conflict-affected situations: Africa, Middle East and
North Africa, East Asia and the Pacific, Eastern Europe, Latin America &
the Caribbean, and South Asia. For the first time, GAFSP is providing technical
assistance for proposal preparation. Application for proposal preparation
assistance have to be submitted by 15 April
2019. The
closing date for full applications is 10 September 2019.
Agribusiness
The D-Prize funds pilot projects that more widely distribute
relatively low-cost products and services in the fight against poverty. The
current challenges include social enterprises for innovations in specified
themes of agriculture; energy; and several other categories. The D-Prize will
award up to US$20 thousand to social enterprises that are successful in their
pilot phases. Eligibility to compete extends to entrepreneurs anywhere in the
world, and of any age or background. The D-Prize invites concept notes before 12 May 2019 (early deadline);
02 June 2019 (regular deadline); or 23 June 2019
(limited extension).
The
Agri-Tech Catalyst aims to increase the pace and scale of uptake of
agricultural innovation by farmers in Africa. Projects should focus in any of
three categories: early-stage technical feasibility; industrial research; or late-stage
experimental development. Project leaders must be UK businesses (or UK research
organizations in the case of early-stage technical feasibility), but have to
include at least one consortium member from an eligible African country. The
amount of project co-funding available varies from £100 thousand to £1 million
depending on category and business size. The deadline for registration is 29 May
2019.
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) seeks applications for
the Transform Fund. The fund provides seed money to innovators, startups, SMEs
and institutions that need initial funding and growth capital to develop ideas
and business proposal related to 6 focused Sustainable Development Goals.
Supported goals that fall within the scope of the Terra Viva Grants Directory
are Zero Hunger, Clean Water and Sanitation, and Affordable and Clean Energy.
Funding support is organized in four categories, ranging from US$50 thousand to
US$1 million. Applications are accepted until 31 May
2019.
Internationally, the Caterpillar Foundation has supported
projects in tropical forest conservation
and afforestation; water and sanitation; food and agriculture; alternative
(low-carbon) transportation systems; urban waste recycling; and other themes
related to environment and natural resources. The Foundation makes grants
to nonprofit organizations such as development NGOs, universities and
institutes, foundations, museums, conservation groups, and others. Most grants
are in communities in Asia Pacific,
Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe where Caterpillar has an
active presence. Applicants answer a series of questions about their
eligibility in order to apply. The 2019 grant cycle closes 31 May 2019.
The
Pollination Project (TPP) offers start-up grants of up to US$1 thousand to
compassion-driven visionaries in who need seed capital to get
started. Currently, TPP makes grants for community projects in Kenya
and Uganda. Topics for projects include education, clean water,
afforestation, and many others. The deadlines for applications are 15 April and 01 August 2019.
The Business Partnership Facility awards subsidies to
support and develop private sector involvement in Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs) in developing countries. The projects submitted under this call must
contribute to achieving at least one clearly identified SDG. Funding of up to
€200 thousand is available. Partnerships must comprise of actors from the
private sector, civil society, academia and/or the public sector, with least
one organisation from the for-profit private sector. The application deadline
is 09 September 2019.
Dining
for Women makes grants to non-profit organizations that support women and
girls living in extreme poverty in developing countries. Thematic areas include
access to clean water and sanitation, food security, and education, among
other themes. Applicants may request between US$35 thousand to US$50 thousand.
Eligibility extends to US 5.01(c)3 corporations or international organisations
with a fiscal sponsor which is a US 5.01(c)3 corporation. Dining for Women has
two annual grant cycles. The submission deadlines for 2019 are 24 April and 24 October 2019.
The
Rescued Tools Foundation (Stichting Gered Gereedschap) collects and refurbishes
discarded tools and small items of equipment in the Netherlands for the benefit
of recipients in Sub-Saharan Africa. The priority countries are Uganda,
Malawi, Tanzania and Ghana. The Foundation favors projects that offer
opportunities for women, marginalized groups, co-operatives, and ecological
awareness and environmental protection. Organizations that meet the
Foundation’s criteria for assistance can fill out an application form.
Misereor
is the international development agency of the Catholic Church in Germany. Its
mission is to fight hunger, disease, poverty, and other forms of human
suffering in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Issues and themes include climate
change and justice; food security and agriculture; access to land; energy for
the poor; and extractive industries. Misereor posts guidelines in multiple languages
regarding how to request funding support. Applications can be sent at
any time.
Bio-diversity, environment, climate change
Melania focuses on self-help projects which contribute to
the improvement of the social, economic, and cultural position of women in Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin
America. Projects have to focus on income generating activities, which may
include agriculture, and several others. Melania invites and reviews project
applications. Melania selects and proposes some of these projects to Dutch
women’s groups for requested financial support. There is no calendar deadline.
The Foundation’s interests include marine ecosystems and
protected areas, along with projects promoting sustainable agriculture and land
use. Projects in marine conservation focus heavily on the Asia-Pacific Coral
Triangle, but also include marine protected areas in Sub-Saharan Africa. The
Foundation’s funding for sustainable land use is oriented mainly towards West
Africa. Most grants are to Dutch and international organizations that work with
local partners. Turing does not accept unsolicited applications, but it invites
brief project summaries.
The
First Solar Corporate Charitable Fund seeks to improve the quality of life in communities
around the world. Priority areas are “green” education; access to clean energy
and water in underserved areas; and the development of innovative and
sustainable technologies. In support of these objectives, the Fund donates
solar modules and systems. Applications may also include a request for a grant
(US$10 thousand to US$15 thousand) to help with project support. The next
deadlines for proposals are 01 May, 01 August and 01
November.
The Thomson Reuters Foundation invites journalists from
around the world to participate in a one-week Reporting Rural Poverty and
Agricultural Development workshop in Senegal (June 2019). The Foundation offers
full bursaries for journalists from developing world countries working for
established media organisations. Participating journalists will have access to
high profile delegates, leading experts, technical experts, as well as a number
of smallholder farmers. The application deadline is 22
May 2019.
SNV
invites expressions of interest from private sector-led agribusinesses to
co-invest in the implementation of business models under the Climate Smart
Agriculture East Africa Project (CSA-EA). The goal is to increase the
availability of accessible climate smart food for the population in Kenya,
Tanzania and Uganda. Selected SMEs and cooperatives will receive a maximum
co-investment of 50% or €200 thousand, whichever is lower, for the proposed
solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Cooperatives based in Uganda,
Kenya, and Tanzania are eligible to apply. The deadline for the
submission of expressions of interest (EOIs) is 30 May
2019.
The Rural Resilience activity aims to enable individuals and
communities to engage in strong and sustainable market systems rather than
continuing to rely on humanitarian assistance. Proposed projects need to
provide livelihoods and employment opportunities, build capacity and stimulate
market systems growth with focus on nutrition-sensitive agriculture and natural
resource management. Over the course of five year, USAID will provide US$30
million in funding. Eligibility is not restricted however, local organizations
are encouraged to apply and international organizations are encouraged to seek
local partners. The application deadline is 30 May
2019.
Earthwatch supports scientific field projects in topics of
ecosystems and biodiversity in several world regions. Applicants to lead these
field projects must have a PhD and can be of any nationality. Earthwatch
invites projects that have a strong rationale for using non-specialists
(volunteers) to aid with data collection, scientific observation, or other
research tasks. Annual budgets range between US$20 thousand to US$80 thousand.
Program themes include among others collaborative ecological research;
ecological restoration; global conservation priorities; ocean ecosystems; and
sustainable agriculture and forestry. The deadline for submitting pre-proposals
is 09 June 2019.
The Embassy of Japan in Uganda provides financial assistance
to non-profit, development-oriented organizations in support of community
development projects in Uganda. Any projects geared towards grassroots
assistance are eligible for financing, including water and sanitation, disaster
relief, and agricultural development. The grant amount per project is generally
under 10 million yen (approx. US$100thousand). Potential recipients are
international or local NGOs, community based organizations, educational
institutions and local governments. The Embassy receives concept papers anytime
throughout the year, but the selection process is conducted twice a year. The
next deadline is 31 July 2019.
Fellowships/scholarships/grants
The European Commission-Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) is seeking proposals for its Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme 2019 with an aim to enhance human capital development in Africa, while strengthening intra-African collaboration as called for by Agenda 2063.
Royal
Society — Fellowships for Independent African Researchers
Ekhaga Foundation – Ecological Agriculture and Biological Medicine 2019
The Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC)
Programme invites international candidates from developing countries to apply
for training courses scheduled during October-December in India. Topics for
this period include courses in the themes of power, renewable & alternative
energy; agriculture and rural development; environment & climate change;
and others. The program covers transportation and visa costs, course fees,
accommodation, and living and book allowances for course participants. Applications
should be submitted preferably 3 months before the commencement of the course.
ProposalsforNGOs, an initiative by FundsforNGOs, invites
applications for the “Small Grant Competition” aimed at NGOs around the world.
The contest aims to help grassroots NGOs to develop a project idea to reality
by submitting a one-page concept note. The winner will be awarded US$500 as
well as a copy of the resource guide ‘The NGO Guide to Proposal Writing: The
complete ‘How to’ for everything proposal related’. The deadline for submission
is 03 May 2019.
The David
Phillips Fellowship (DPF) provides support for UK and international
early-career researchers wishing to establish their first independent
research group. Proposals can be submitted in any area of science, including
agriculture, bioenergy and biotechnology. Awards are up to £1 million for five
years. The application deadline is 09 May 2019.
The African Open Science Platform School of Research Data
Science, in collaboration with the CODATA-RDA Data Schools Initiative will take
place on 17-28 June 2019 at Addis Ababa University. The goal of this school is
to train researchers in Research Data Science (RDS). RDS refers to the
principles and practice of Open Science and research data management and
curation, the use of a range of data platforms and infrastructures, large scale
analysis, statistics, visualization and modelling techniques, software
development and data annotation. These are important tools for extracting
useful information from data and these tools are useful in every research area.
A 10-day school, organized by the African Open Science Platform (AOSP), the
Ethiopian Academy of Sciences (EAS), CODATA: the Committee on Data of the
International Science Council, the Research Data Alliance (RDA), the
International Centre of Theoretical Physics (ICTP) and East African Institute
for Fundamental Research (EAIFR), will be conducted at Addis Ababa University
to introduce participants to the skills of RDS. The deadline for applications
is 10 May 2019.
The Royal Society, in partnership with the African Academy
of Sciences, offers fellowships to African early-career researchers who have
the potential to become leaders in their field. Each FLAIR Fellowship will be
for two years and will offer up to £150 thousand per year, alongside training
and mentoring. Applications should be within the remit of natural sciences,
including agricultural and biological research, among others. Eligibility
extends to early-career researchers from sub-Saharan African countries. The
deadline for applications is 15 May 2019.
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 2020/21. They include 1-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
from developing countries in Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin
America. The scholarship amount varies with a maximum support of €58,320.
Candidates apply directly to the Flemish universities that offer the programs,
requesting scholarship support. The deadline for submission project proposals
to Flemish universities and university colleges is 20
May 2019.
In November
2019 the OpenStreetMap community in Africa will come together for our
annual State of the Map Africa conference. The 2019 State of the Map Africa
will build on a new strategy envisioned for Openstreetmap Africa as a renewed,
strong, and growing network, and as part of the global open mapping movement.
Ekhaga Foundation – Ecological Agriculture and Biological Medicine 2019
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 2019.
The IRDC announces the 2019 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 23 May 2019.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International
Cooperation (MAECI) offers grants to foreign citizens and Italian citizens
living abroad for the academic year 2019-2020 in order to foster international
cultural, scientific and technological cooperation. Grants are offered to
pursue study, training, and/or research programs at Italian Higher Education
Institutes. (Note: This may include one
or more categories covered by the Terra Viva Grants Directory). Grantees
will receive a €900 monthly allowance on a quarterly basis and health
insurance. Applicants must provide a certificate of their proficiency in
Italian language (not required for courses entirely taught in English).
Applications must be submitted by 30 May 2019.
The Fellowship is offered to women scientists from Science and
Technology Lagging Countries (STLCs) to undertake PhD
research in the Natural, Engineering and Information Technology sciences at a
host institute in the South. The call for applications is open. Deadline
for submission: 30 May 2019.
ENGIE Africa is currently seeking applications
from innovators and startups who are developing new technologies and
service-based solutions to improve reliable access to energy and
clean water in urban Sub-Saharan Africa.ENGIE Africa is a
long-term partner for Africa’s growing energy needs. It has over 50 years of
experience on the continent and employs 3,000 people of which 98% are
Africans. ENGIE now has over 3,000 MW of energy capacity; it is a leader
in energy services and provides clean off-grid electricity to more than 2
million people. Africa’s business context is particular and needs new
models and technologies which are tailored to its specific needs.In Sub-Saharan
Africa, over 600 million people do not have access to electricity and 2/5 of
the African population on average does not have access to a reliable supply of
electricity even when connected to the grid. ENGIE Africa recognizes the
enormous potential of off-grid solutions and aspires to give access to off-grid
green electricity to 30 million people by 2025, but also to improve the access
to reliable power to those connected to the grid. Concerning the access to
clean water, it is estimated that 17% of the urban sub-Saharan population does
not have access to a sanitary source of water. Deadline: 6 June 2019.
The European Commission seeks to improve the livelihoods for
smallholder farmers and small-scale fishers to develop a competitive and
environmentally-sustainable cocoa sector and climate-resilient aquaculture
value chain in Liberia. Applicants may request up to €4 million unter this call
(varying by activity). Eligibility extends to non-profit organizations
registered in the APC region or the European Union. The deadline for submission
of concept notes is 07 June 2019.
Applications are open for the World Bank/ACE II Masters
Fellowships for African female scientists. Priority areas include agriculture,
among others. Selected fellows will receive financial support that covers
tuition fees, living expenses, research, and travel. Eligibility extends to
female nationals under 35 years from Ethiopia,
Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, or Burundi.
Closing date for applications is 30 June 2019.
The
Conservation, Food and Health Foundation supports special projects and programs
in the areas of conservation, food, and health in low- and lower-middle-income
countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. The foundation
supports projects that demonstrate local leadership; develop the capacity of
local organizations; and address a particular problem or question in the field.
Eligibility extends to NGOs, community-based organizations and academic
institutions. There is no maximum grant size. The average grant is approx.
US$20 thousand. Grants exceeding US$30 thousand are rarely awarded. The
application deadline for concept notes is 01 July 2019.
The U.S. Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund (SSH) is aimed
at assisting Beninese community groups to develop lasting, self-sustaining
projects with focus on development concerns, including sustainable agriculture,
renewable energy, and access to clean water and sanitation. Small grants of up
to US$10 thousand are made to local community-based groups or organizations.
The deadline to submit proposals is 01 July 2019.
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 first period ranges from 01 January through 28
February. The second period ranges from 01 July through 31 August.
TWAS offers postdoc fellowships to young scientists from
developing countries (other than Malaysia) who wish to pursue advanced research
in the natural sciences at the Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) in Penang, Malaysia.
The duration of the fellowships is 12 months to 3 years. Subject areas range
across the physical and natural sciences, including agricultural sciences.
TWAS-USM will provide a monthly stipend to cover living costs, food, and health
insurance. The application deadline is 15 July 2019.
South Africa’s National Research Foundation (NRF) and
Department of Science and Technology (DST), in collaboration with the World
Academy of Sciences (TWAS), invite applications for the NRF-TWAS Doctoral
Fellowships and the NRF-TWAS African Renaissance Doctoral Fellowships. The
programs are open to to scientists from developing countries (other than South
Africa) to enable them to pursue PhD research in the natural sciences such as
agriculture, biology, and others. The application deadline is 15 July 2019.
The
New England Biolabs Foundation makes grants to grassroots and charitable
organizations to support conservation of biological diversity; ecosystem
services; community food security; and marine environment. The geographical
scope focuses on regions (specified on the website) in Central America;
South America, and West Africa. Maximum grant size is US$10 thousand. Most
grants are US$3 thousand to US$8 thousand. The deadlines for submission of LOIs
and proposals are 25 March 2019 and 09 August 2019.
The
flagship Master in Food Systems programme is EIT Food's unique offering to
develop top talent for the food sector. The programme is based on a combination
of essential skills to become effective innovators and entrepreneurs in the
food sector along with key technical skills that are tailored to the individual
career pathway for each student. The approach of the programme is unique in how
students can select study pathways from a wide range of profiles at different
European Universities to suit their career ambitions. The programme will start
in September 2019.
The University of Essex invites applications from African
students who self fund their postgraduate studies. The university offers a
scholarship of £4 thousand to African students that will be paid as a discount
on the tuition fee. Available courses include biological sciences, marine
biology, and biochemistry, among many others. Applicants that meet all the
eligibility criteria and firmly accept the offer of their place by 13 September 2019 will automatically be awarded this
scholarship (please read the instructions carefully).
The
Fulbright Scholar Program invites applications from U.S. scholars for research,
teaching, and creative arts in an international context. Eligibility criteria
include U.S. citizenship and a PhD or equivalent professional degree. The
available openings include several in the developing world in subjects related
to agriculture, environmental and biological sciences, geography, and others.
The deadline for applications is 16 September 2019.
Online Turf offers £500 for full time education of an
agricultural or horticultural subject field. Eligibility extends to students
enrolled full time in an agricultural or horticultural course in university or
college. The scholarship is not restricted to any nationality, but applicants
must study and reside in the U.K. The submission deadline is 30 September 2019.
The
Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program supports non-degree academic study and
related professional experiences in the U.S. for experienced professionals from
countries that are undergoing development or political transition. Fellows are
hosted at universities in the USA. Program fields include agriculture and rural
development; natural resources, environmental policy, and climate change; and
many others. Applications are made through the U.S. Embassies or Binational
Fulbright Commissions in eligible countries, with varying deadlines. The
embassies and commissions submit their nominations before 01
October to the Institute of International Education office in Washington,
DC.
Mobility
grants allow researchers and students to build personal contacts and
relationships for collaborations between institutions. Mobility grants can be
awarded to young scientists who hold a Bachelor or Master’s degree and with not
more than 6 years of professional research experience. Activities may include
field work and/or an internship in relation to the applicant’s research
project. The call is open for activities in all scientific disciplines and
fields of research. Priority countries under this call are: Egypt,
Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Qatar, Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates. Mobility
visit should have a minimum duration of 4 weeks and not exceed CHF 5 thousand.
Applications will be accepted until 31 December 2019.
AWARDS and O T H E R
The
Africa Food Prize honors outstanding contributions to agriculture and food
production in the challenge to combat hunger and reduce poverty in Africa. The
Prize can be awarded for a specific contribution or achievement, or for a
series of efforts and results within the last few years. Nominations are open
to qualified candidates irrespective of their nationalities, professions, or
locations. The Prize is US$100 thousand (to be shared if there is more than one
winner), a diploma, and a trophy. The deadline for nominations (English,
French) is 14 May 2019.
The Waislitz Global Citizen Award is an annual cash prize
recognizing the excellence of one individual in their work to end extreme
poverty. The winner is invited to New York to attend the Global Citizen Live
event where they receive $100 thousand. Two Semi-Finalists, the Global Citizen’s
Choice Award and the Youth Innovation Award (for applicants under 35) will each
receive $50 thousand. Past winners include zero waste, environmental protection
and sanitation projects. The deadline for submissions is 19 May 2019.
The
Yves Rocher Foundation’s Photography Award shall be awarded to a professional
photographer who wishes to make a journalistic study of issues relating to the
environment, humanity’s relationship with the planet, or the core challenges to
sustainability. Eligibility extends to professional photojournalists who are
able to write and speak in French or English. The winner will receive an award
of €8 thousand. The closing date for applications is 28 May
2019.
The
Zayed Sustainability Prize recognizes achievements that are driving impact,
innovation and inspiration in environmental stewardship and global
sustainability. The Prize is awarded across several categories: (i)
Health; (ii) Food; (iii) Energy; (iv) Water; and (v) Global high schools (i.e.,
high schools in five world regions). The prize winners will divide US$3
million. The closing date for applications and nominations is 30 May
2019.
BBVA Foundation is inviting applicants for its Biophilia
Award for Environmental Communication to recognize the work of professionals
and organizations in any country that have contributed exceptionally
to improve public understanding and awareness of ecological issues, through
the dissemination of scientific knowledge and by opening up new perspectives on
nature from any disciplinary angle. Deadline: 30 May 2019
The iF Social Impact Prize aims to publish and support
design projects that contribute to solving urgent challenges and help to
improve living conditions in the developing world. Solutions should already be
established and help to solve well known issues in any category of the UN
Sustainable Development Goals. The best projects will share a cash prize of €50
thousand in total. Eligibility extends to non-profit organizations, companies
and foundations. There is no deadline and projects can be submitted on a
continuous basis. The winners will be decided after 05
June and 20 November each year.
The
World Food Prize Foundation invites nominations for the Borlaug Field Award.
The Award (US$10 thousand) recognizes science-based achievement in
international agriculture and food production by an individual under age 40 in
the challenge to eliminate global hunger and poverty. The deadline for
nominations is 15 June 2019.
The annual St Andrews Prize for the Environment recognizes
significant contributions to environmental conservation in the developing
world. The subject areas include human-animal conflicts; water and
biodiversity; sanitation; air quality; solar power; food supply; waste and
recycling; environmental justice; and others. Applications are invited from individuals,
multi-disciplinary teams, and community groups. Research projects will not be
considered. The Prize consists of an award of US$100 thousand and a medal.
Awards of US$25 thousand are presented to each of two other finalists. The
deadline for applications is 21 June 2019.
The Youth Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition is a global
program to mobilize youth-led innovations for the UN Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs). Young entrepreneurs (age 15-35) from around the world are invited
to submit their innovative ideas and projects. Winners of the competition will
be announced at the Entrepreneurship Summit in Berlin in October 2019 and will
receive international recognition. The deadline for entries is 31 July 2019.
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation awards the Sofja
Kovalevskaja Award to young promising researchers from abroad in recognition of
outstanding academic achievements. The award is designed to enable them to
embark on academic careers in Germany by establishing their own junior research
groups at research institutions in Germany. The award winner is entitled to
funds of up to € 1.65 million which may be used to cover all research expenses
(including the necessary equipment and material, personnel, travel expenses,
etc.). The deadline for applications is 31 July 2019.
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