AR4D
Funding Opportunities for Africa – November 2020
A G R I C U L T U R AL
Research
The Spencer Foundation has
launched the Research-Practice Partnership (RPP) Grants Program to support
education research projects that engage in collaborative and participatory
partnerships. The Research-Practice Partnership (RPP) Grants Program is
intended to support education research projects that engage in collaborative
and participatory partnerships with project budgets up to $400,000 and
durations of up to three years. We accept Intent to Apply forms once a year in this program. We view partnerships as an
important approach to knowledge generation and the improvement of education,
broadly construed. Over the long term, we anticipate that research conducted by
RPPs will result in new insights into the processes, practices, and policies
that improve education for learners, educators, schools, universities,
families, and communities. Full proposal deadline on December 17, 2020 12:00 PM (Noon) CT.
UK
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council -- Partnerships
Worldwide
The
BBSRC Partnering Awards aim to set up partnership links between UK and overseas
laboratories, promote the exchange of scientists, particularly early career
scientists, and to promote access to facilities. Funding of up to £30 thousand
is available for a period of up to four years for partnerships with life
science laboratories in countries not currently eligible through existing
partnering award schemes. International partnerships fostering a One Health
approach to diseases of zoonotic origin are especially welcome. Funds can only
be used for travel, subsistence and other activities, such as workshops or
exchanges. The application deadline is 12
November 2020.
UK
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council -- Funding for
International Workshops
The UK
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) provides funding
for international workshops to stimulate joint research cooperations. The
workshop can be held overseas or in the UK. Awards are up to £10 thousand.
BBSRC invites applications from countries worldwide, but is particularly
interested in promoting further links with Argentina, Australia, Brazil,
Canada, China, EU Member States, India, Japan, New Zealand, Taiwan and the USA.
This opportunity is open to current BBSRC research grant holders who are in
receipt of BBSRC funding. The deadline is 12
November 2020.
U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service -- Arctic Goose Joint Venture
The
Arctic Goose Joint Venture (AGJV) makes grants for projects and studies that
provide and improve scientific information to support and promote effective
management, monitoring, and conservation of northern-nesting geese. The AGJV
welcomes modest funding requests of up to US$150 thousand for projects of
mainly one to three years. Applications are encouraged from nonprofit
organizations, educational organizations, governments, and individual
companies. This program may provide funding to foreign entities or for projects
conducted outside the United States. The deadline for proposals is 20 November 2020.
Volkswagen Foundation -- Research Workshops and
Summer Schools in Sub-Saharan Africa
In its research
program "Knowledge for Tomorrow," the Volkswagen Foundation funds
research projects of African scientists in cooperation with partners in
Germany. The program supports research across all disciplines. To aid with
project proposals and development, the Volkswagen Foundation makes grants for
workshops, symposia, and summer schools in Africa to help partners discuss and
agree on research priorities and approaches. Applications for workshops and
summer schools can be submitted at any time in consultation
with the Foundation's contact person for the program.
Agribusiness
The
United States Government as represented by the U.S Agency for International
Development (USAID), Bureau for Economic Growth, Education and Environment
(E3), Private Sector Engagement Team, invites applications for Global
Development Alliances (GDAs). Consistent with USAID’s Private Sector Engagement
Policy, the focus of this APS is proactive engagement of and collaboration with
the private sector in the identification and definition of key business and
development problems and opportunities; the development and co-creation of
market-based and market-oriented approaches to solve those problems and seize
those opportunities; and the facilitation and implementation of such approaches.
Closing
date for application is on December 16, 2022
Vital Voices -- Fellowships for Women
Entrepreneurs
Vital Voices offers
GROW Fellowships to women entrepreneurs who own small and medium-sized
businesses. The program includes customized business skills training, technical
assistance, leadership development, and access to networks to grow their
businesses. Thematic business areas may include agriculture, fisheries and
forestry with potential for growth. A limited number of need and merit-based
scholarships will be available. The deadline for applications is 15 December 2020.
Bio-diversity,
Environment, Climate change
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Smithsonian Institution -- Postdoctoral Fellowship
in Biodiversity Genomics
The
Smithsonian Institution seeks collaborative research proposals in Biodiversity
Genomics, involving comparative genomic approaches such as phylogenomics,
population genomics, metagenomics or transcriptomics, and bioinformatics
analysis. The stipend for postdoctoral and senior fellows is US$50 thousand per
year. Applicants must propose to conduct research in-residence for a period of
12 to 24 months. Applicants contact Smithsonian's staff members (find link in
the announcement) to identify potential advisors, and to determine the
feasibility of their proposed research. The fellowship program is open to
qualified applicants worldwide. All applications must be submitted by 01 November 2020.
U.S. Agency for International Development -- Water Resources
Management for WASH in Nigeria
The
United States Agency for International Development (USAID) accepts concept
papers with focus on reducing water borne diseases. USAID intends to provide
direct awards to new and underutilized local organizations in Nigeria or
locally established partners. Projects should address the priority area of
water and sanitation, behavior change related to WASH practices, or WASH
institutional development and watershed management. USAID intends to provide up
to US$10 million in total funding to be allocated over five years. The closing
date for applications is 02 November 2020.
Lithuanian Development Cooperation -- Development
Cooperation Projects 2021
Lithuanian
Development Cooperation makes grants to fund projects in developing partner
countries. Submitted project applications must conform to the multilateral
and/or bilateral strategic agreements between partner countries in Eastern
Europe (detailed in the announcement), this includes environmental protection
and sustainable agriculture technologies, among other thematic areas. Project
applications worth less than €15 thousand should be primarily submitted to the
diplomatic missions of Lithuania. Deadline for the submission of project
applications is 03 November 2020.
Izele --
Small Grants for Biodiversity Conservation
Izele is a
conservation network website designed for people and organizations working in
biodiversity conservation in Africa. The 2020 Izele Small Grant scheme offers
three grants of US$1,500, one each for an Eswatini-, Mozambique- and South
Africa-based organization contributing to the conservation of biodiversity. The
scheme is open to all conservation areas, organizations, groups, or businesses.
Individuals are not eligible to apply. The deadline to enter is 15 November 2020.
World Wildlife Fund U.S. -- Reforestation Grants
The Reforestation
Grant Program supports communities in deforested and degraded landscapes
through forest restoration and reforestation. Reforestation grants are made to
local organizations that focus on connecting corridors, creating buffer zones,
improving degraded lands, restoring watersheds, and expanding forest cover.
Eligible countries and eco-regions are listed in the announcement. Project
budgets should not exceed US$15 thousand. Application deadline is 25 November 2020.
Keidanren Nature Conservation Fund -- Grant Program
2021
The Keidanren Fund
supports field projects in environment, biodiversity, and natural resources in
developing countries worldwide, with emphasis on the Asia-Pacific region. The
program is open to groups and organizations with appropriate legal status, and
at least three years of experience in nature conservation. Grants are for one
year. The application deadline is 30 November 2020.
Cambridge University -- Masters in Conservation
Leadership
The Cambridge
Masters in Conservation Leadership invites applications for entry in 2021. The
full-time masters program during one year is aimed at graduates of leadership
potential with at least three to five years of experience relevant to
biodiversity conservation. Scholarship programs offer support to students from
developing countries. The application deadline for program admission is 03 December 2020.
Nestlé -- Creating
Shared Value Prize
Nestlé and Ashoka
welcome applications to the Nestlé “Creating Shared Value” Prize. The 2020
Prize seeks innovative solutions to address global pollution challenges and
supports initiatives that work towards a waste-free future. Social enterprises,
for-profit businesses and NGOs worldwide are eligible to apply. Applications
from local grassroots organizations are preferred over applications from
international large-scale organizations. Up to five winners will share a cash
prize of CHF250 thousand. The deadline for applications is 06 December 2020.
Conservation,
Food and Health Foundation — Local Project Support
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 deadlines for
concept notes are 01 January and 01 July
2021.
City
Climate Finance Gap Fund -- Urban Climate Action
The City Climate
Finance Gap Fund (Gap Fund) supports cities and local governments in preparing
and prioritizing climate-smart plans and investments with the goal of
attracting more financing and support for implementation. The Fund focuses on
climate-smart urban planning and early-stage project preparation in developing
and emerging countries. Selected proposals will receive technical assistance
and capacity building. Cities and local authorities can apply by submitting an
Expression of Interest. There is no application deadline.
Save Our Species -- Rapid Action Grants: South
Africa
Save Our Species
(SOS) invites proposals for Rapid Action Grants targeting terrestrial or
freshwater threatened species in South Africa. Rapid Action Grants are also
open to projects responding to threats linked to COVID-19 crisis and its
consequences. To be eligible projects should respond to emergency situations
requiring rapid action, rather than proposing programmatic action on
long-standing issues. Applicants can request grants up to €100 thousand (no
matching funds required) for projects of 12 months duration. Applications can be submitted anytime.
Global Innovation Fund -- Social Innovations for
the Developing World
The Global
Innovation Fund (GIF) welcomes proposals of innovative and cost-effective
solutions that address any major development challenge (including energy, water
access, agriculture and fisheries) in any country or in multiple countries of
the developing world. The program is open to teams and coalitions from social
enterprises, for-profit companies, NGOs, government agencies, international
organizations, and researchers anywhere in the world. GIF offers grants, loans,
and equity investments ranging from US$50 thousand to US$15 million. Applicants
should propose the level and type of funding that is appropriate for their
innovation, based on the stage of development. GIF accepts applications on a
continuous basis.
Fellowships/scholarships/grants
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Smithsonian Institution -- Fellowship Program 2021
The Smithsonian
Institution annually awards fellowships for independent study or research at
one or more of the Smithsonian’s 19 units and research centers, including the
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI). The awards include: graduate
student fellowships; predoctoral fellowships; postdoctoral fellowships; and
senior fellowships. Stipends and allowances vary from US$8 thousand for two
weeks to up to US$55 thousand per year, depending on the applicant’s
experience. The fellowship program is open to qualified applicants worldwide.
Applicants contact Smithsonian's staff members (find link in the announcement)
to identify potential advisors, and to determine the feasibility of their
proposed research. The application deadline is 01 November 2020.
Erasmus
Mundus Programme -- Mediterranean Forestry and Natural Resources Management
The Master Degree
Mediterranean Forestry and Natural Resources Management (MEDfOR) is a two-year
international program on the field of Forestry and Sustainability. The MEDfOR
Consortium includes seven European universities with expertise in Mediterranean
forestry. The master course is open to EU and non-EU students. Scholarships to
cover participation costs, travel costs and a monthly subsistence allowance
will be offered by different funding agencies according to specific eligibility
requirements. The program is open to candidates from all over the world, who
have a bachelor degree in Biological Sciences, Environmental and Earth
Sciences, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry or
similar areas. The closing date for applications is 15 December 2020.
United Nations University -- MSc in Geography of
Environmental Risks and Human Security
The United Nations
University (UNU) and the University of Bonn welcome applicants for the
international joint MSc program, “Geography of Environmental Risks and Human
Security.” The ideal candidate has a strong interest or experience in
human-nature relations and risk governance in the Global South. Women and
applicants from developing countries are strongly encouraged to apply. The
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers scholarships to financially
support successful applicants from developing countries. The application
deadline is 15 December 2020.
Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles --
Grants in Herpetology
The Society for the
Study of Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAR) makes 12 grants of US$500 each for
herpetological field research, education, and conservation. Applications are
submitted by individuals. Some grant categories are restricted to SSAR members
and students, while others are open to everyone. The application deadline is 15 December 2020.
Marine Stewardship Council -- Ocean Stewardship
Fund
The Marine
Stewardship Council invites fisheries, scientists, NGOs and postgraduates to
apply for grants from the Ocean Stewardship Fund. The fund supports best
practices in sustainable fishing with the aim to increase the number of
sustainable fisheries around the world. Grants are also available to support
small-scale fisheries and fisheries in the developing world. Furthermore, the
Student Research Grant awards funding to support postgraduate students who are
carrying out research with fisheries engaged or working towards the MSC
program. Awards of between £5 thousand to £50 thousand are available across
five different strands. The application deadline is 06 January 2021.
University of Oxford -- Postgraduate Scholarships
2021/2022
The Weidenfeld and
Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme aims to support outstanding
postgraduate students from developing and emerging economies for post-graduate
studies at the University of Oxford, UK. Relevant areas of study include:
Biodiversity Conservation Management, Earth sciences, Environment,
International Wildlife Conservation Practice, Water Science, Zoology, and many
others. The scholarship will cover 100% of course fees and a grant for living
costs (of at least £15 thousand). The closing date for scholarship applications
is 10 January 2021, for most courses.
Harvard University -- Environmental Fellowships
2021
Harvard
University's Center for the Environment awards environmental fellowships. The
fellowships enable recent doctorate recipients to use Harvard’s resources to
tackle complex environmental problems. Eligibility for funding extends to
candidates with a doctorate or equivalent in any subject area from any
university in the world. Candidates may propose research projects in any
discipline. The fellowship includes a salary of US$70 thousand per year, plus
reimbursement for relocation expenses, annual allowance for travel and other
professional expenses. The deadline for applications is 11 January 2021.
International Institute for Applied Systems
Analysis -- Young Scientists Summer Program 2021
IIASA invites
doctoral students worldwide to participate in its Young Scientists Summer
Program held at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis's
headquarters in Laxenburg, Austria. The selected participants work with IIASA’s
senior scientists in research on energy, ecosystem services, water, risk policy
and vulnerability, and other topics. Scholarships are available from IIASA's
national member organizations. A limited number of scholarships are available
from other sources. The deadline for registrations to the 2021 program is 14 January 2021.
German
Federal Environmental Foundation -- PhD Fellowships
The German Federal
Environmental Foundation (DBU) offers 60 research fellowships per year to young
scientists in Germany and internationally across all disciplines of
environmental protection. The funding period is 36 months with a monthly
stipend of €1,500. DBU welcomes subjects of international importance, although
the work has to be done mainly in Germany, and with a clear reference to the
German environmental situation. DBU expects good German language skills from
all applicants. The application deadlines are 15 January and 15 June each year.
University of California at
Berkeley -- Beahrs Environmental Leadership Program 2021
The Beahrs ELP
sponsors an annual three-week summer course in environmental science, policy,
management, and leadership at UC Berkeley. The next course is scheduled for
July 2021. ELP invites applications from mid-career professionals around the
world. Workshops and field trips draw on the strengths of UC Berkeley and the
greater San Francisco Bay Area of California. Course participants continue
their learning and networking through the Berkeley ELP Alumni Network. The
program offers a limited number of partial scholarships. The final deadline for
scholarship review is 29 January 2021.
MasterCard Foundation -- Scholarships for Africans
at McGill University
The Mastercard Foundation
Scholars Program funds citizens from Sub-Saharan Africa for Master graduate
studies at McGill University, Canada. The eligible fields of study under this
program include Food Science & Agricultural Chemistry; Animal Science;
Biotechnology; and many others. The program offers full scholarships to
economically challenged students. The deadline for applications is 31 January
2021.
Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study --
Fellowships for Early-Career African Researchers
The Stellenbosch
Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS) offers the Iso Lomso Fellowships to
early-career African researchers in any discipline. The program provides a
three-year attachment to STIAS in addition to the possibility of a residency at
a sister institute for advanced study in North America, Europe, or elsewhere.
Other benefits include support for attending international conferences or
workshops, and support to the fellow's home institution for lecturer replacement.
The program is aimed at African scholars who have obtained a doctoral degree
within the preceding eight years, and who hold an academic position at a
university or research institution anywhere in Africa. The application deadline
is 15 February 2021.
Erasmus
Mundus -- Joint Master Degree in Aquaculture, Environment, and Society
The Erasmus Mundus
Joint Master Degree in Aquaculture, Environment and Society (EM JMD ACES) is a
full-time master's program for 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 limited scholarships to cover
tuition fees, living, and travel expenses. The closing date for scholarship
applications is 15 February 2021.
World Wildlife Fund U.S. -- Educational Fellowships
2021
The World Wildlife
Fund (WWF-U.S.) supports individuals pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree in
conservation. The Russell E. Train Fellowships provide conservationists from
target countries with financial support for their studies and field research.
The 2021 focuses on achieving sustainable Blue Economy outcomes, with emphasis
on small-scale fisheries and tropical ecosystems across the Pacific, Atlantic,
and Indian Ocean. EFN also provides fellowships to current and aspiring
university faculty that are affiliated with or currently employed at African,
Asian and Latin American universities to pursue a PhD in conservation-related
fields. Applicants may request up to US$30 thousand per year for up to two
years. The application deadline is 01 March 2021.
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation -- International
Climate Protection Fellowships 2021
The Alexander von
Humboldt Foundation offers 15 fellowships for young climate experts from
developing countries interested in conducting a project in Germany and pursuing
long-term collaboration. The fellowship (up to € 2,600 per month) 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 during
the introductory phase. The deadline for applications is 01 March 2021.
IHE Delft Institute for Water Education — MSc in
Sanitation 2021/2022
IHE Delft accepts
applications for academic admission to the Master of Science Program in Sanitation.
The program is aimed at young and mid-career sanitation professionals, working
in water supply and sewerage companies, municipal assemblies, government
ministries, NGOs and consulting firms. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
offers 10 partial scholarships for the academic year 2021-2022. Partial
scholarships cover €15 thousand of the total costs. The candidate is expected
to cover the remaining costs of the program from other sources. The application
deadline for partial scholarship through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
is 01 May 2021.
AWARDS
and O T H E R
The Munich Re Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2021 RISK Award to increase people’s resilience to
disasters. Disasters are often a consequence of natural hazards impacting
social systems and societies. The 2021 RISK Award, endowed with 100,000 €
project funding, is looking for project proposals in the field of nature-based
DRR solutions that also highlight the importance of social and economic
stability. These solutions can also make a significant contribution to
addressing challenges related to the climate emergency. In this sense, the 2021
RISK Award reflects a combined approach from three major UN frameworks, namely
the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015-2030), the 2030 Agenda
for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change 2015.
Project proposals may include all kinds of ecosystems, be it forests, wetlands,
coastal areas, drylands, mountain ecosystems and many more.
Paul M.
Angell Family Foundation -- Marine and Ocean Conservation 2021
The Paul M. Angell Family Foundation makes grants in
thematic areas that include marine and ocean conservation. The Foundation is
interested in marine protected areas; sustainable fisheries; conserving sharks
and rays; conservation of coral reefs; and limiting plastics pollution.
Eligibility extends to U.S. nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)3
registration and international conservation organizations. The application
deadlines for project support in 2021 are 20 November
2020 and 07 June 2021.
African
Union -- Kwame Nkrumah Scientific Awards 2020
The African Union (AU) honors outstanding African scientists
through the Kwame Nkrumah Awards for Scientific Excellence. The awards program
is implemented at national level for young researchers; regional level for
women scientists; and continental level open to all scientists. The current
announcement calls for submissions at the African continental level to
recognize outstanding science, for which it awards a prize of US$100 thousand.
The closing date for submissions is 25 November 2020.
Hult Prize
Foundation -- Hult Prize Challenge
The Hult Prize is a start-up accelerator for social
entrepreneurship which brings together college and university students to solve
the world’s most pressing issues. The 2021 theme is "Food for Good".
Students past or present from any college or university in the world are
invited to form small teams. The Hult Prize runs regional competitions around
the world, campus events, a national competition, and an online for the chance
to join the Global Accelerator Program. The winning team will be awarded US$1
million in seed capital. The application deadline is 23
December 2020.
American
Society of Mammalogy -- Support to African Graduate Students
The African Graduate Student Research Fund makes awards to
African nationals pursuing graduate degrees in mammalogy. Projects must be
field oriented investigations of natural history, conservation, ecology,
systematics, wildlife biology, biogeography, or behavior. Each of two awardees
will receive US$1,500 and an online membership to the Society. Applications can
be submitted in English or French The application deadline is 01 April 2021.
