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Deadline: 31 August 2021
The Joke Waller-Hunter (JWH) Initiative
offers grants to advance the leadership of young individuals working for or
affiliated with environmental civil society organizations in developing and
emerging countries. JWH especially encourages the nomination of young women and
local community leaders. Grants range from €2,500 to €7,000. The next
nomination deadline is 31 August 2021.
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit
Deadline: 31 August 2021
The GIZ ‘Scaling Digital Agriculture
Innovations through Start-ups’ (SAIS) Investment Readiness Program seeks to
scale digital innovations developed by African start-ups that enable their
users in the agricultural or food sector to increase their income. Participating
start-ups will receive virtual coaching and training sessions, in-person
workshops, and access to service providers. This opportunity is aimed at
start-ups (for-profit businesses) registered in Africa with scalable digital
solutions with a clear positive impact on income in the agricultural and/or
food sector. Applications have to be received online by 31 August 2021.
Deadline: 31 August 2021
ERC Advanced Grants support ambitious
research projects with up to € 2,5 million for the duration of 5 years. Up to
an additional €1 million can be requested in exceptional cases to cover (a)
eligible “start-up†costs, (b) the purchase of major equipment, (c) access
to large facilities, and/or (d) other major experimental and field work costs.
The call is open to researchers of any nationality who intend to conduct their
research activity in any EU member state. The applicant must be an established
research leader with a recognized track record of research achievements. The
call will close on 31 August 2021.
Deadline: 31 August 2021
The Future Agro Challenge (FAC) is a global
competition for food and agribusiness startups. Ideas and ventures will be
selected to compete for the title of “Agripreneur of the Year.†The
challenge is open to ideas in many areas such as agroforestry, sustainability,
agriculture tourism, and others. Selected agripreneurs will gain access to
mentors, investors, potential clients, and new market opportunities at the FAC
Global Championships, an event at the Global Agripreneurs Summit. The
application deadline is 31 August 2021. Application deadline and procedure may
vary across countries, please check carefully.
Deadline: 31 August 2021
TRACE and Alfred Friendly provide
fellowships to strengthen investigative journalism (including reporting on
environmental crimes, climate change and others). The program provides training
seminars at the Missouri School of Journalism in Columbia (USA). The fellowship
covers all costs of program-related international and domestic travel, health
insurance and provides a monthly stipend to cover basic living expenses.
Candidates must be between 25-35 years old and have at least three years of
experience as a journalist at a print, online or broadcast media outlet. The
fellowship is open to early-career journalists from developing countries.
Complete applications must be submitted by 31 August 2021.
Deadline: 31 August 2021
TWAS invites scientists from least
developed countries to carry out collaborative research projects. Scientists
have the opportunity to visit research laboratories in Trieste (Italy) to carry
out research work in genetic engineering and biotechnology. TWAS will cover
travel expenses and provide subsistence costs for research stays of up to 6
months. The deadline for receipt of applications is 31 August 2021.
Deadline: 31 August 2021
TWAS invites scientists from least
developed countries to carry out collaborative research projects. Scientists
have the opportunity to visit research laboratories in Cape Town (South Africa)
or New Delhi (India) to carry out research work in genetic engineering and
biotechnology. TWAS will cover travel expenses and provide subsistence costs
for research stays of up to 6 months. The deadline for receipt of applications
is 31 August 2021.
Deadline: 1 September 2021
The Heinrich Böll Foundation annually
funds graduate and doctoral students across all subjects and nationalities for
university studies in Germany. Preference is for applicants working in the
subject areas of the Foundation such as climate and energy, resource
governance, and ecology and green development (among others). The special focus
regions for international students are Central and Eastern Europe; EU
neighborhood countries and the CIS; the Middle East and North Africa;
transition and newly industrialized countries; and conflict regions worldwide.
Applicants should be capable in the German language. The deadline for
international applications (i.e., from outside Germany) is 01 March and 01
September of each year.
Deadline: 7 September 2021
The Atlantic Project Awards honor projects
that showcase success stories and best practices for a more sustainable
Atlantic ocean and Atlantic coastal communities. Projects may focus on blue
economy, ocean literacy, marine renewable energy, ocean health and resilient
coasts, as well as international Atlantic Ocean cooperation. Eligibility
extends to professionals, entrepreneurs, organizations, research institutions,
maritime clusters, associations and NGOs. Note that the Awards only showcase
funded projects (in progress or completed). Project ideas are not eligible. The
winner will be invited to the 7th Atlantic Stakeholder Conference (Ireland,
October 2021). The deadline for applications is 07 September 2021.
Deadline: 7 September 2021
The Business Partnership Facility (BPF)
awards subsidies to support and develop private sector involvement in
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in developing countries. Projects
submitted under this call must contribute to achieving at least one clearly
identified SDG. The BPF provides non-refundable grants between €50 thousand
and €200 thousand that represent a maximum 50% of the total investment.
Eligible countries include several from Asia, Latin America, the Middle East
and North Africa, and Sub-Saharan Africa (full list of eligible countries is
provided in the call). Partnerships must comprise actors from the private
sector, civil society, academia and/or the public sector, with at least one
organization from the for-profit private sector. The application deadline is 07
September 2021.
Global
Agriculture and Food Security Program
Deadline: 8 September 2021
The Global Agriculture and Food Security
Program (GAFSP) announces a call for proposals for programs and projects that
strengthen agriculture and lessen food insecurity in low-income countries. This
funding will support medium- to long-term COVID-19 response efforts for a more
sustainable, inclusive, and resilient recovery of agriculture and food systems
in a changing climate. GAFSP intends to fund 5-8 proposals for a total of at
least US$125 million. Applications (English and French) are invited from
governments in the 56 member countries of the International Development
Association in East Asia and the Pacific; South Asia; Eastern and Central
Europe; the Middle East; Africa; and Latin America. The closing date for
applications is 08 September 2021.
Deadline: 10 September 2021
Feed the Minds supports projects which
empower people in least developed, low income and lower to middle income
countries through the Education for Change program. Projects are implemented by
local non-governmental organizations or community-based organizations working
to support marginalized communities. Specific projects include vocational
training, agriculture, on-farm and off farm income generating activities.
Medium projects with budgets between £25 thousand and £150 thousand will be
supported. Applications should be submitted before 10 September 2021.
United States Agency for International Development
Deadline: 13 September 2021
The United States Agency for International
Development (USAID) seeks concept papers from qualified entities to implement
the Scaling Sustainability and Resilience of Community Conservancies and
Coastal Ecosystems of Kenya program. The goal of this activity is to improve
the resilience of vulnerable populations and environments by increasing the
capability of local communities to mitigate against recurrent environmental,
economic, socio and political risks. USAID intends to provide US$9.8 million to
prevent the loss of biodiversity, up to US$2.5 million for Water Supply,
Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and US$2 million for Feed the Future activities.
Eligibility extends to non-profit and for-profit organizations. The closing date
for applications is 13 September 2021.
Deadline: 14 September 2021
European Commission seeks to improve the
governance of water for agricultural, drinking and pastoral use in Madagascar.
The priorities of this call for proposals are drinking water supply, pastoral
hydraulic works, as well as water, hygiene and sanitation. The overall
indicative amount made available is €1,3 million. Eligibility extends to
non-profit organizations established in a Member State of the European Union or
Madagascar. The application deadline is 14 September 2021.
Deadline: 14 September 2021
TWAS-SISSA-Lincei invites young scientists
from least developed countries to carry out collaborative research projects in
Physics, Neuroscience, Mathematics, Science Outreach as well as COVID-related
projects and that fall under the umbrella of the United Nations Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs). Scientists have the opportunity to visit research
laboratories in Trieste (Italy) to carry out research work in scientific fields
within the SISSA portfolio. TWAS will cover travel expenses and provide
subsistence costs for the stay in Italy. The deadline for receipt of
applications is 14 September 2021.
Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland
Fisheries
Deadline: 15 September 2021
The Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology
and Inland Fisheries (IGB) in Germany invites scientists from all countries and
at different career stages to apply for a research visit. The program offers
fellowships for PhD students, postdocs, and senior scientists for up to 24
months. The position is intended as an opportunity to join IGB to develop and
implement original research ideas in ecology, evolutionary biology,
microbiology, Ecohydrology, chemistry, behavioral ecology, genomics, inland
fisheries and aquaculture. IGB is determined to increase the proportion of
women in science, and particularly encourages female scientists to apply. The
deadlines for applications are 15 February and 15 September each year.
Deadline: 15 September 2021
The Great Thinkers International Fellowship
Program seeks young enthusiastic people with ideas and passion to push humanity
forward by working on the UN SDGs. The program is open to all kinds of
changemakers, including, but not limited to, keynote speakers, authors,
philosophers, travelers, artists, musicians, poets, activists, and
entrepreneurs. During the fellowship, fellows will be engaged in producing
online blogs, talks, events, etc. and gain access to a global network of thinkers.
The application deadline is 15 September 2021.
Deadline: 15 September 2021
The John Z. Duling Grant Program offers
funding up to US$25 thousand during 1-3 years to support exploratory work in
the early stages of untested but potentially transformative research in
arboriculture. In 2022, the program will focus on Propagation, Plant Selection,
Development of New Varieties, and Planting/Establishment. Applicants can be of
any national or ethnic origin. Applicants have to send a brief Letter of
Inquiry (LOI) before 15 September 2021.
Deadline: 15 September 2021
The Jack Kimmel International Grant Program
makes grants to researchers in arboriculture and urban forestry worldwide.
Projects of one to three years are funded to a maximum of US$10 thousand. In
2022, the grant program will be focused specifically on “Arboriculture:
Theory and Practiceâ€. To apply, applicants have to send a brief Letter of
Inquiry (LOI) before 15 September 2021.
Deadline: 15 September 2021
The Tree and Soil Research Grant offers
funding up to US$10 thousand during 1-3 years to support areas of research of
interest to the landscape architecture community with special focus in the area
of trees and the soils that support them. The Fund welcomes research proposals
and applications from a wide range of academic and technical disciplines, of
both a qualitative and a quantitative nature. Applicants have to send a brief
Letter of Inquiry (LOI) before 15 September 2021.
Deadline: 15 September 2021
The Safe Arborist Techniques Fund (SATF)
and the Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund (TREE Fund) support research
into the techniques and equipment that arborists use in climbing to provide a
safer working environment. The maximum grant award is US$15 thousand. The Fund
welcomes research proposals and applications from a wide range of academic and
technical disciplines, of both a qualitative and a quantitative nature.
Applicants have to send a brief Letter of Inquiry (LOI) before 15 September
2021.
United States Agency for International Development
Deadline: 17 September 2021
The United States Agency for International
Development (USAID) seeks applications for a five year cooperative agreement
from qualified entities to implement the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for
Soybean Value Chain Research program. The purpose of the Soybean Innovation Lab
is to develop evidence-based technologies and practices across the soy market
systems in Africa. USAID intends to provide $10 million in total USAID core
funding over a five year period. Eligibility extends to institutions of higher
education. Applications close 17 September 2021.
Deadline: 18 September 2021
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 18
September 2021 will automatically be awarded this scholarship (please read the
instructions carefully).
Deadline: 20 September 2021
In partnership with TWAS, India's
Department of Biotechnology offers a fellowship program for scholars from
developing countries to pursue research towards a PhD in biotechnology. The
TWAS-DBT postgraduate fellowships are tenable at key biotechnology research
institutions in India for a period of up to 5 years. Applicants should not be
older than age 35. DBT will provide a monthly stipend to cover living costs,
food, and health insurance. The application deadline is 20 September 2021.
Geneva Centre for Security Policy
Deadline: 23 September 2021
The Geneva Centre for Security Policy
(GCSP) offers a prize to recognize deserving individuals or organizations that
have an innovative approach to addressing international security challenges.
The prize seeks to reward the most ground-breaking contribution of the year in
the form of an initiative, invention, research publication, or organization.
All disciplines and fields are relevant (including global environmental
security). The amount of the prize is CHF 10 thousand. The application deadline
is 23 September 2021.
International Tropical Timber Organization
Deadline: 23 September 2021
The International Tropical Timber
Organization (ITTO) makes grants through the Freezailah Fellowship Fund in support
of capacity building. The grant can be used 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 developing countries. The next application deadline is 23
September 2021.
Deadline: 24 September 2021
The United Nations – Nippon Foundation
Fellowship provides government officials and other mid-level professionals from
developing states with advanced training on ocean affairs and the law of the
sea. The 9-month fellowship program is composed of two consecutive phases which
provide fellows with advanced and customized research and training
opportunities. Fellows will receive a stipend each month during their fellowship.
The stipend is intended to cover the cost of lodging, boarding and other
essentials such as local transport. In addition to the stipend, fellows will be
provided with a book allowance of US$100 per month. Candidates must be between
the ages of 25 and 40. The call for applications is open until 24 September
2021.
Deadline: 24 September 2021
The Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence
(EiR) scheme aims to increase the knowledge and awareness in UK universities of
cutting edge industrial science, research and innovation. The scheme provides
industrial scientists and entrepreneurs with the opportunity to spend one day a
week at a university developing their project. The EiR awards are for one year.
The value of the scheme is up to a maximum of £20 thousand. The scheme is open
to applicants of any nationality, who are eligible to work in the UK.
Applicants should have a background in science and engineering. The deadline
for applications is 24 September 2021.
Deadline: 27 September 2021
The Johnson & Johnson Scholars Award
Program supports female STEM2D leaders (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math,
Manufacturing and Design). The Scholar Award is paid to the university of the
recipient in support of her studies and research. Applicants must be assistant
female professors or have a global equivalent faculty position at an accredited
academic university, institution or design school. The Scholars Program is open
to females from all around the world. The application process closes on 27
September 2021.
Deadline: 27 September 2021
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 27 September 2021.
UK Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
Deadline: 29 September 2021
BBSRC seeks collaborative research projects
involving collaborative research with at least one company and one academic
partner. Case Studies from the LINKS scheme include the themes of agriculture,
sustainable energy and climate change. Applicants from industry and academia
can request a maximum of £2 million per project. Projects must be based in the
UK, however, where a suitable company cannot be found in the UK, an overseas
partnership may be possible. Applications must be submitted by 29 September
2021.
International
Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
Deadline: 30 September 2021
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 the UK, Italy,
India, and South Africa. For short-term PhD fellowships, the application
deadline is 31 March and 31 September 2021. For doctoral fellowships, the
application deadline is 31 March 2021. For post-doctoral fellowships, the
deadlines are 31 March and 30 September 2021.
International Fund for Agricultural Development
Deadline: 30 September 2021
The Agrobiodiversity Innovation Challenge
seeks new products, services, and best practices that can help farmers,
consumers, and food companies to increase production while conserving agrobiodiversity.
Two selected winners will receive US$5 thousand, mentorship and technical
assistance. Applicants must be individuals, private companies, or institutions
responsible for an innovation with a demonstrated efficiency to enhance and
promote sustainable food and agriculture. The submission deadline is 30
September 2021.
Deadline: 30 September 2021
The Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition (CEC)
invites entrepreneurs from all around the world to submit innovative answers
and ideas to solve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Young
entrepreneurs (age 15-35) submit their ideas and projects in the Youth Citizen
Entrepreneurship category. Entrepreneurs over 30 years apply to the Adult
Citizen Entrepreneurship category. The winners receive a certificate and
international recognition. The deadline for entries is 30 September 2021.
Deadline: 30 September 2021
The Women for Africa Foundation has
launched the 7th Edition of its "Science by Women" program. The
program aims to promote African women’s leadership in scientific research and
technology transfer, and to foster the capacity of the research centers in
their home countries. Thematic areas include agriculture and food security;
water; energy and climate change; and several others. Each Spanish Centers of
Excellence will host one senior woman researcher for a six-month fellowship.
Eligibility to apply extends to women who are nationals of any African country,
and who have a PhD, with at least three years of postdoctoral experience. The
application deadline is 30 September 2021.
Deadline: 1 October 2021
The TWAS Visiting Expert Program supports
visits of internationally renowned scientists to research institutions located
in developing countries, especially least-developed countries. Only persons who
have attained international recognition in their fields of science will be
considered for support. Nominations of women are particularly welcomed.
Applications are made jointly by the host institution in the developing country
and the visiting expert. The deadline for applications is 01 October 2021.
Deadline: 4 October 2021
Microsoft seeks proposals from around the
world that focus on the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning to
better monitor and manage Earth’s natural systems for a more sustainable
future. Funding supports the creation and deployment of open source trained models
and algorithms in the focus core areas of climate change, biodiversity,
agriculture, and water. The grant provides software developers with Azure
compute credits worth up to US$15 thousand. Submissions are accepted on a
rolling basis. The two remaining revision deadlines for project submission in
2021 are 05 July and 04 October 2021.
Deadline: 8 October 2021
Acumen and IKEA invite applications for a Social
Entrepreneurship accelerator program designed to support social entrepreneurs
to develop a scalable business model. The 19-week program aims to strengthen
the capacity of social enterprises in East Africa. Social enterprises
(non-profit or for-profit) based in Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia or Rwanda are
invited to apply. Participants will have the opportunity to compete for US$25
thousand in seed funding. The program runs from 08 June to 08 October 2021.
Applicants are advised to apply before the start of the workshops.
Deadline: 8 October 2021
The Halcyon Incubator program equips
early-stage social entrepreneurs from all around the world with support to
transform their ideas into scalable and sustainable ventures. Ventures may be
for-profit, hybrid, or undecided, as long as the core mission is to create
measurable social change. (Note: This may include business ideas in
agriculture, sustainable energy, or sustainable development.) Ventures structured
as ‘non-profit’ will only be considered if they have a product or service
they are selling. Partnerships (ventures co-founded and led by two individuals)
are eligible. Selected entrepreneurs will receive a $10 thousand stipend per
venture for food and living expenses during the residency phase, mentorship,
one-on-one coaching, and 5 months of free workspace at Halcyon House.
Applications are accepted until 08 October 2021.
Deadline: 10 October 2021
The African Union Commission and the United
States Department of Agriculture invite applicants to apply for a Scientific
Exchange Program. The program supports agricultural research and research
collaborations of agricultural professionals and entities conducting research
.The program benefits the fellow and the
global agricultural sector by improving agricultural productivity through the
transfer of new science and agricultural technologies. Applications must be
received on or before 10 October 2021.
Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in
Higher Education
Deadline: 12 October 2021
The Orange Knowledge Program (OKP) makes
scholarships to mid-career professionals from selected developing countries for
short courses (duration 2 weeks to 12 months) and master's programs (duration
12-24 months). Eligible countries as well as eligible courses are listed in the
announcement. Interested applicants need to first select a course and then
contact the education institution of the course and ask how to apply for the
scholarship. The scholarship program offers three application rounds each year.
The current application deadlines are 23 March, 29 June and 12 October 2021.
International
Centre for development oriented Research in Agriculture
Deadline: 13 October 2021
ICRA supports education and capacity
strengthening in agriculture and the rural sector in the developing world. ICRA
offers specialized training courses for agricultural professionals each year.
ICRA's courses qualify for OKP/MSP scholarships funded by the Dutch government.
Each scholarship program has separate application deadlines. The application
deadline for the MENA Scholarship Program (MSP) is 13 October 2021.
Deadline: 15 October 2021
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation financially
supports the Ibrahim Leadership Fellowship position in the African Development
Bank. The Fellowship allows talented individuals to increase and enhance their
professional capacity, with the intention of contributing to the governance and
development of their countries. The priority for the 2022 selection of the Mo
Ibrahim Fellow includes energy (“lighting up and powering Africaâ€);
agriculture (“feeding Africaâ€); and others. The Fellowship is for young
professionals, mid-career, and/or new executives who are nationals of an
African country, residing anywhere in the world. The application deadline is 15
October 2021.
Deadline: 15 October 2021
The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC)
provides financial and technical instruments to support projects proposed by
enterprises, cooperatives and institutions. Funding is targeted mainly to
for-profit organizations and social enterprises for production, value chains,
and marketing across a wide group of commodities (agricultural crops, tree
crops, timber, bamboo and rattan, minerals, and others). Projects need to focus
on economic, social and environmental sustainability. Innovative solutions for
new agritech applications, access to renewable energy, or expanding
environmental services are especially welcome. This 19th call for proposals has
a deadline on 15 October 2021.
Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland
Fisheries
Deadline: 15 October 2021
The Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology
and Inland Fisheries (IGB) in Germany invites scientists from all countries and
at different career stages to apply for a research visit. The program offers
fellowships for PhD students, postdocs, and senior scientists for up to 24
months. The position is intended as an opportunity to join IGB to develop and
implement original research ideas in ecology, evolutionary biology,
microbiology, Ecohydrology, chemistry, behavioural ecology, genomics, inland
fisheries and aquaculture. IGB is determined to increase the proportion of
women in science, and particularly encourages female scientists to apply. The
deadlines for applications are 15 February, 15 June and 15 October each year.
Deadline: 15 October 2021
The Shuttleworth Foundation offers
fellowships to individuals from all around the world to implement their
innovative ideas for social change. (Note: This could possibly include thematic
areas important in the Terra Viva Grants Directory.) The fellowship grant
covers the cost of the fellow’s time for a year. The amount varies and is
determined by each fellow’s salary equivalent outside of the fellowship.
Application deadline is 15 October 2021.
Deadline: 15 October 2021
The U.S. Embassy in Conakry provides small
grants to registered self-help groups and community-based organizations in
Guinea. Grants are made in support of projects that improve living conditions
in local communities, including but not limited to water-related projects or
income generating activities such as agriculture and fisheries. Awards range
from US$5 thousand to US$15 thousand. Eligibility extends to not-for-profit
organizations, including village associations, women’s groups and civil
society organizations. The closing date for applications is 15 October 2021.
Deadline: 17 October 2021
The Commonwealth Youth Awards for
Excellence in Development Work recognize individuals ages 15 to 29 who lead
innovative development projects in themes that include agriculture, small
enterprise, skills training, climate change, environmental protection,
sustainable livelihoods, and poverty reduction. The program selects regional
winners from each of Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and the Pacific. Winners are
awarded grants of up to a total of £5 thousand in total to advance their
projects. The application deadline is 17 October 2021.
U.S. Agency for International Development
Deadline: 19 October 2021
The United States Agency for International
Development (USAID) seeks applications for a cooperative agreement from
qualified entities to implement the Feed the Future Mozambique Integrated
Resilience in Nutrition & Agriculture (RESINA) program. The goal of this
activity is to recover and pursue pathways out of poverty and take part in
inclusive and sustained economic and social growth. USAID intends to award one
Cooperative Agreement of US$29.5 million in total funding. Eligibility for
application is unrestricted. The closing date for applications is 19 October
2021.
Miller
Center for Social Entrepreneurship
Deadline: 22 October 2021
The Miller Center seeks applications for an
online accelerator program focused on social enterprises that support women’s
economic empowerment. The program does not provide financial assistance but
offers mentorship and capacity building. It is designed for established social
entrepreneurs that directly serve people living in poverty. Non-profit,
for-profit, or hybrid social enterprises that have a clear commitment to an
earned revenue model with the potential for scale are all encouraged to apply.
Social enterprises have to be women-owned or women-led and offer products or
services that substantially improve the lives of women and girls. There are no
geographical limitations. Applications for the online program cohort are due by
22 October 2021.
Deadline: 24 October 2021
Together Women Rise (formerly 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 organizations
with a fiscal sponsor. Dining for Women has two annual grant cycles. The
deadlines for 2021 are 24 April and 24 October 2021.
Deadline: 27 October 2021
The Earth Institute at Columbia University
invites applications for 2-year postdoctoral fellowships that contribute to
understanding critical scientific and social issues in global sustainable
development. Specific areas of research include food security, energy systems,
climate change, poverty reduction, disease, and environmental degradation. The
multi-disciplinary program is open to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens who received
their doctoral degrees within five years of beginning their appointments. The
deadline for applications is 27 October 2021.
Technische Universität Dresden
Deadline: 30 October 2021
The MSc Course in Tropical Forestry taught
at Technische Universität Dresden (TDU) in Germany qualifies students to
develop sustainable forest management strategies and implement
development-relevant interventions in rural and peri-urban areas. Germany's
DAAD (the German Academic Exchange Service) will fund a limited number of
scholarships for applicants from developing countries to enroll in TDU’s
2-year masters program. Applicants must hold a university degree in forestry,
agriculture, horticulture, or other related field. The deadline to apply for
DAAD scholarships is 30 October 2021.
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Deadline: 31 October 2021
The Georg Forster Research Award supports
the work of accomplished researchers who are expected to continue to develop
research-based solutions to specific challenges facing transition and
developing countries. Nominees must be nationals of a developing or transition
country, excluding the People's Republic of China and India. The award amount
is €60 thousand. Additionally, award winners are invited to conduct a
research project of their own choosing in Germany in close collaboration with a
specialist colleague. To support the collaboration, the Foundation may grant
additional funding of up to €25 thousand. Nominations for the Award must be
submitted by an established academic employed by a university or research
institution in Germany. The closing date for nominations is 31 October 2021.
Borlaug Global Rust Initiative
Deadline: 31 October 2021
The Borlaug Global Rust Initiative (BGRI)
offers the Jeanie Borlaug Laube award for the professional development of women
working on wheat research during the early stages of their careers. Recipients
will be supported to participate in the International Wheat Congress (China,
2022). The application deadline is 31 October 2021.
Deadline: 31 October 2021
Grinnell College invites nominations for
the 2022 Grinnell Prize. The Grinnell Prize of US$50 thousand will be awarded
to individuals who show creativity, commitment, and extraordinary
accomplishment in effecting positive social change. Past nominations have
spanned a diversity of social issues related to agriculture and hunger relief,
conservation and environment, and many other thematic areas. Nominees may be
nationals of any country who have earned a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
between 2006 and 2022. Nominees must be nominated by a third party. The closing
date for nominations is 31 October 2021.
Deadline: 31 October 2021
The IDEX Fellowship Program aims to build
the capacity of young professionals for social enterprise in areas such as
agriculture, education, clean energy, sanitation, healthcare, livelihoods, and
impact investing. The program provides six months of leadership training in
enterprise development, including field placements at social enterprises in
India. Candidates should be 21 to 35 years old, with a minimum of one to three
years of professional work experience. IDEX offers a limited number of partial
scholarships on program tuition to a select number of candidates. The
application deadline is 31 October 2021.
Indian
National Academy of Sciences
Deadline: 31 October 2021
India's National Science Academy administers
the JRD-Tata Fellowships to support visiting scientists from the developing
world and promote South-South cooperation. The program is open to applicants
from developing countries (except India) younger than age 45, and who possess
doctorate or masters degrees in science or equivalent degrees in
engineering/medicine. Past participants have included several in agriculture,
biological sciences, and geo-sciences. The fellowship is for three months and
includes transportation, maintenance allowance, accommodation, and
contingencies. The application deadlines are 30 April and 31 October of each
year.
Deadline: 1 November 2021
Bridges for Enterprise (BfE) works with
social impact startups from Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America.
The Incubation Program supports entrepreneurs seeking to solve some of the
world’s most urgent challenges. The program is open to for-profit and
non-profit social enterprises and startups at the pre-seed or seed stage.
Participating entrepreneurs receive 3 to 4 months of professional advice and
mentorship. Applications can be submitted on a rolling basis year-round.
However, social entrepreneurs must submit their application before specific
deadlines to be considered for specific cohorts: 01 May (Autumn Cohort) and 01
November (Spring Cohort).
Iran Ministry of Science and Technology
Deadline: 1 November 2021
The Khwarizmi International Award
recognizes outstanding scientific achievements made by researchers, inventors,
and innovators from all over the world. The disciplinary fields include
Agriculture, Natural Resources, Animal Sciences & Veterinary Medicine,
Biotechnology, Green Technologies, among others. The deadline for submission is
01 November 2021.
UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Deadline: 2 November 2021
The Chevening Scholarships provide full or
partial funding for full-time courses at postgraduate level, normally a
one-year master’s degree, in any subject at any UK university. Chevening
Scholars come from 150 countries, excluding the USA and the EU. Applicants
complete the application forms for their chosen universities. The available
courses include subjects such as agriculture, conservation, climate change, and
others. The current application closes 02 November 2021.
Deadline: 3 November 2021
Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) offers
two-week academic summer programs for high school students from all around the
world. The program offers four interdisciplinary sessions on campus at Yale
(USA), including sessions on Innovations in Science & Technology and
Solving Global Challenges. YYGS offers the opportunity for students to apply
for need-based financial aid. Furthermore, YYGS will waive the application fee
if it constitutes a significant financial burden for the student’s family.
The application deadline is 03 November 2021.
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Deadline: 5 November 2021
The Food and Agriculture Organization of
the United Nations (FOA) calls on children and teens from all over the world
(age 5 to 19) to use their imagination and create a poster of a food journey.
Winners will be promoted by FAO offices around the world and receive a surprise
gift bag. Entries have to be submitted by 05 November 2021.
Deadline: 5 November 2021
Schlumberger Foundation's “Faculty of the
Future†supports women in developing and emerging economies to pursue PhD and
postdoctoral studies at the international level. Grants are in the physical
sciences, engineering, and related fields -- including past grants in subjects
such as ecology and environment. Grants can be up to US$50 thousand per year
for PhD courses and a maximum of US$40 thousand for post-doc research programs.
The deadline to submit new applications is 05 November 2021.
American Association for the Advancement of University
Women
Deadline: 15 November 2021
The American Association for the
Advancement of University Women (AAAUW) provides support for women pursuing
full-time graduate or postdoctoral study in the USA who are not U.S. citizens
or permanent residents. Preference is given to women who show prior commitment
to the advancement of women and girls through civic, community, or professional
work. Fellows represent all subject areas, including those important in the
Terra Viva Grants Directory. Fellows receive between US$18 thousand and US$30
thousand to pursue their studies. The deadline for the submission of
applications is 15 November 2021.
iF International Forum Design GmbH
Deadline: 18 November 2021
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 (student concepts will not be accepted). There is no
deadline, projects can be submitted on a continuous basis. The winners will be
decided twice per year, after 27 May and 18 November 2021.
Deadline: 21 November 2021
The School Enterprise Challenge is an
international business program for schools run by the educational charity Teach
A Man To Fish. It guides and supports teachers and students to plan and set up
real, sustainable school businesses and generate real profits to help support
their school or a social cause of their choice. Thematic areas include agriculture,
drinking water and sanitation, and the environment, among others. Prizes are
between US$250 and US$5 thousand, including in-kind donations like laptops and
cameras. Please note that only pre-primary schools, primary schools, secondary
schools and technical/vocational colleges are eligible (universities are not
eligible to apply). The deadlines for project submission are 21 May, 21 August,
and 21 November 2021.
Deadline: 8 December 2021
The Milken-Motsepe Prize in AgriTech is a
global competition for innovative solutions that address problems faced by
farmers on small to medium-sized farms in Africa. to increase economic value to
farmers. Teams submit a design and business model. An independent panel of
expert judges will then select up to 25 teams to receive US$10 thousand each
and advance in the competition. Registration is open to anyone (anywhere in the
world), with a US$1 million grand prize available for the winning team, and
US$1 million in additional prizes. The application deadline for designs is 08
December 2021.
Right Sharing of World Resources
Deadline: 30 December 2021
Right Sharing of World Resources (RSWR)
makes seed grants to support income-generating projects led by women. RSWR's
current priorities are grassroots organizations selected states and districts
of India; Quaker groups in Kenya and Sierra Leone. Projects include many in the
production and sale of fruits and vegetables; meat and milk; grain crops; fish;
fuelwood; and other enterprises associated with small-scale agriculture and
rural livelihoods. Grants are usually up to a maximum US$5,500 per year (but
many are considerably smaller), for a maximum of five years. The next
application deadline is 30 December 2021. (However, RSWR recommends earlier
submissions of at least a month prior to the deadline to allow time for
revisions.)
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Deadline: 31 December 2021
The DAAD offers scholarships to qualified
individuals from eligible developing countries for post-graduate studies at
German universities in development-related subjects. The program (EPOS) is open
to individuals who completed their previous academic degrees no longer than six
years previously; who have at least two years of professional experience; and
who are nationals of countries receiving official development assistance (DAC
list of the OECD). The available courses range across water resources;
renewable energy; land management and tenure; agricultural sciences; forest
sciences; ecology; nature conservation; environmental governance; and many
others. Most scholarship deadlines for the 2022-2023 intake fall between August
2021 through December 2021, varying by courses (check carefully).
Deadline: 31 December 2021
small and growing businesses in Africa.
Grants support start-ups and growing businesses in agriculture, fisheries,
energy and water sectors. Small business owners can apply for financing between
US$100 thousand and US$1.5 million. Businesses that operate in Nigeria, Ghana,
Senegal, Ivory Coast, Egypt, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Uganda
are eligible to apply. The application deadline is 31 December 2021.
Deadline: 31 December 2021
MDPI, a publisher of peer-reviewed, open
access journals, invites nominations for the Remote Sensing 2022 Young
Investigator Award. The winner will receive CHF2000. This prize will be given
to one young investigator in recognition of their contribution to the
advancement of remote sensing science or applications. Candidates must be under
35 years and be nominated by senior researchers. The deadline for nominations
is 31 December 2021.
UK National Research Foundation
Deadline: 31 December 2021
The UK National Research Foundation (NRF)
makes research grants and scholarships to students worldwide (but mainly South
African citizens) to pursue studies in all areas of Science, Engineering,
Technology, Social Sciences and Humanities. The allocation of funds is
demand-driven. There is no maximum or minimum proposal request. The NRF makes
one call for proposals starting in February of each year. Please note that
institutions set their own much earlier internal closing dates for
applications, therefore, applicants must check the deadlines of each individual
program very carefully. The call closes 31 December 2021.
Biodiversity
Conservation Wildlife
Agence Nationale De La Recherche
Deadline: 31 August 2021
The Agence Nationale De La Recherche (ANR)
announces the Challenge IA-Biodiv using artificial intelligence to develop
research and knowledge about biodiversity. The challenge is intended for
scientific communities in AI and biodiversity in France and partner countries
in Africa. This call is open to proposals involving at least one French public
research body. Three consortia will be funded with a maximum grant amount of
€500 thousand per project. The application deadline is 31 August 2021.
Deadline: 31 August 2021
The Joke Waller-Hunter (JWH) Initiative
offers grants to advance the leadership of young individuals working for or
affiliated with environmental civil society organizations in developing and
emerging countries. JWH especially encourages the nomination of young women and
local community leaders. Grants range from €2,500 to €7,000. The next
nomination deadline is 31 August 2021.
Deadline: 31 August 2021
ERC Advanced Grants support ambitious
research projects with up to € 2,5 million for the duration of 5 years. Up to
an additional €1 million can be requested in exceptional cases to cover (a)
eligible “start-up†costs, (b) the purchase of major equipment, (c) access
to large facilities, and/or (d) other major experimental and field work costs.
The call is open to researchers of any nationality who intend to conduct their
research activity in any EU member state. The applicant must be an established
research leader with a recognized track record of research achievements. The
call will close on 31 August 2021.
Deadline: 31 August 2021
The Fondation Segré Conservation Action
Fund supports on-the-ground conservation actions with the goal of improving the
status of threatened animal species (terrestrial, freshwater and marine) and
their habitats across Asia, the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean,
Africa, and the Middle East. The maximum grant size is €50 thousand for a
maximum duration of 12 months. Eligibility extends to local or national
non-profit organizations. Applicants can submit applications in English or
French. Deadline for submission of proposals is 31 August 2021.
Deadline: 31 August 2021
The Fondation Segré Research Support
Grants provide support to young and early-career researchers in their research
to improve the knowledge on species and their role in natural ecosystems. The
maximum grant size is €7 thousand for a maximum duration of 12 months.
Applicants have to be enrolled at an academic institution in order to apply.
The call remains open until 31 August 2021.
Deadline: 31 August 2021
The Hawk Conservancy Trust supports
early-career researchers working in projects focused on conservation and/or
research of birds of prey. The maximum award amount is £1,000. Preference will
be given to those applying for support for fieldwork, conference fees to
present work, or travel costs (for fieldwork or conference attendance).
Applications close on 31 August 2021.
Deadline: 31 August 2021
The Jana Robeyst Trust Fund provides
financial resources to small non-profit organizations 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 €1,500 per applicant. Application
deadlines for small conservation grants are 30 April, 31 August and 31 December
each year.
Deadline: 31 August 2021
The Society for Marine Mammalogy makes
grants to its members who are nationals of emerging and developing countries.
Grants are for up to US$2 thousand for field research by early-career
researchers. Applications are particularly welcome from scientists working in
Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Asia-Pacific region, and Russia. The
application period ends 31 August 2021.
Deadline: 31 August 2021
TRACE and Alfred Friendly provide
fellowships to strengthen investigative journalism (including reporting on
environmental crimes, climate change and others). The program provides training
seminars at the Missouri School of Journalism in Columbia (USA). The fellowship
covers all costs of program-related international and domestic travel, health
insurance and provides a monthly stipend to cover basic living expenses.
Candidates must be between 25-35 years old and have at least three years of
experience as a journalist at a print, online or broadcast media outlet. The
fellowship is open to early-career journalists from developing countries.
Complete applications must be submitted by 31 August 2021.
Deadline: 1 September 2021
The American Orchid Society sponsors the
Conservation Awards to honor outstanding work in orchid conservation. One prize
focuses on conservation in North America; the other has no geographical
limitations. The prize is US$500, with an additional two runner-up award of US$250.
The closing date for nominations is 01 September each year.
Deadline: 1 September 2021
The Future for Nature Award aims to
stimulate a new generation of nature conservation leaders. The award is made to
candidates of any nationality or residence, not older than age 35, who have
achieved substantial and long-term benefit to the conservation status of one or
more animal and/or plant species, or that of a specific population. Work
related to the conservation and protection of endangered species is a priority.
The award is made to individuals, not organizations. Each of three award
winners will be given a cash prize and a sculpture. The winners are expected to
invest their prize of €50 thousand in a conservation project of their own
choice. The application deadline is 01 September 2021.
Deadline: 1 September 2021
The Heinrich Böll Foundation annually
funds graduate and doctoral students across all subjects and nationalities for
university studies in Germany. Preference is for applicants working in the
subject areas of the Foundation such as climate and energy, resource
governance, and ecology and green development (among others). The special focus
regions for international students are Central and Eastern Europe; EU
neighborhood countries and the CIS; the Middle East and North Africa;
transition and newly industrialized countries; and conflict regions worldwide.
Applicants should be capable in the German language. The deadline for
international applications (i.e., from outside Germany) is 01 March and 01
September of each year.
Deadline: 1 September 2021
The Waterloo Foundation manages an
Environment Fund that supports projects to manage and conserve marine
resources. Applications are invited from UK charities in partnerships with
local organizations in the developing world, and from non-UK organizations that
can provide suitable references in the UK. The majority of grants range from
£50 thousand to £100 thousand for projects of up to three years. Application
deadlines are 01 March and 01 September
each year.
Deadline: 7 September 2021
The Atlantic Project Awards honor projects
that showcase success stories and best practices for a more sustainable
Atlantic ocean and Atlantic coastal communities. Projects may focus on blue
economy, ocean literacy, marine renewable energy, ocean health and resilient
coasts, as well as international Atlantic Ocean cooperation. Eligibility
extends to professionals, entrepreneurs, organizations, research institutions,
maritime clusters, associations and NGOs. Note that the Awards only showcase
funded projects (in progress or completed). Project ideas are not eligible. The
winner will be invited to the 7th Atlantic Stakeholder Conference (Ireland,
October 2021). The deadline for applications is 07 September 2021.
Deadline: 7 September 2021
The Business Partnership Facility (BPF)
awards subsidies to support and develop private sector involvement in
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in developing countries. Projects
submitted under this call must contribute to achieving at least one clearly
identified SDG. The BPF provides non-refundable grants between €50 thousand
and €200 thousand that represent a maximum 50% of the total investment.
Eligible countries include several from Asia, Latin America, the Middle East
and North Africa, and Sub-Saharan Africa (full list of eligible countries is
provided in the call). Partnerships must comprise actors from the private
sector, civil society, academia and/or the public sector, with at least one
organization from the for-profit private sector. The application deadline is 07
September 2021.
Deadline: 10 September 2021
The British Ecological Society (BES) makes
Research Grants in support of scientific ecological research where there are
limited alternative sources of funding. Small projects can be awarded up to £5
thousand, and early-career ecologists can apply for funding up to £20
thousand. Applicants must be members of BES, however, there are no restrictions
on nationality or residence of applicants, or where they carry out their
research. The application deadline is 10 September 2021.
Deadline: 10 September 2021
The British Ecological Society (BES) makes
grants to PhD students and postgraduate research assistants to meet the costs
of specialist field training courses and to network and publicize their research
at workshops and conferences. Applicants must be members of BES. However, there
are no restrictions on nationality or residence of applicants. Grants of up to
£1 thousand are available. There is no application deadline; instead, there
are two opening dates with the next round of funding opening on 10 September
2021. Grants are awarded on a first come first serve basis.
Deadline: 10 September 2021
The British Ecological Society (BES) makes
grants for ecologists in Africa to carry out innovative ecological research.
Applicants must be scientists and citizens of a country in Africa or its
associated islands; have at least an MSc or equivalent degree; be working for a
university or research institution in Africa that provides basic research
facilities; and carry out the research in a country in Africa or its associated
islands. The maximum value of a grant is £8 thousand for research. An additional
sum up to £2 thousand may be requested to fund travel to help grantees develop
connections with other ecologists outside their usual peer groups. The
application deadline is 10 September 2021.
Deadline: 10 September 2021
The British Ecological Society (BES) makes
Outreach Grants of up to £2 thousand to encourage the promotion of ecological
science to a wide audience. Proposals must be aimed at a non-academic audience.
Awards are open to individuals and organizations to organize ecological public
engagement events, including BES members, researchers, schools, museums,
libraries and community groups. Additionally, BES offers up to £1 thousand to
members who want to undertake public engagement activities within the UK. The
application deadline is 10 September 2021.
United States Agency for International Development
Deadline: 13 September 2021
The United States Agency for International
Development (USAID) seeks concept papers from qualified entities to implement
the Scaling Sustainability and Resilience of Community Conservancies and
Coastal Ecosystems of Kenya program. The goal of this activity is to improve
the resilience of vulnerable populations and environments by increasing the
capability of local communities to mitigate against recurrent environmental,
economic, socio and political risks. USAID intends to provide US$9.8 million to
prevent the loss of biodiversity, up to US$2.5 million for Water Supply,
Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and US$2 million for Feed the Future activities.
Eligibility extends to non-profit and for-profit organizations. The closing
date for applications is 13 September 2021.
Deadline: 14 September 2021
TWAS-SISSA-Lincei invites young scientists
from least developed countries to carry out collaborative research projects in
Physics, Neuroscience, Mathematics, Science Outreach as well as COVID-related
projects and that fall under the umbrella of the United Nations Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs). Scientists have the opportunity to visit research
laboratories in Trieste (Italy) to carry out research work in scientific fields
within the SISSA portfolio. TWAS will cover travel expenses and provide
subsistence costs for the stay in Italy. The deadline for receipt of
applications is 14 September 2021.
Deadline: 15 September 2021
The Afri-Plastics Challenge seeks proposals
that focus on solving the marine plastics problem in Sub-Saharan Africa. The
Challenge aims to reduce marine plastics by developing and scaling innovative
solutions to plastic mismanagement. Challenge prizes are competitions that
offer a reward for the first or best solution to a problem. The process
identifies the most promising and supports them with seed funding and expert
support to develop the idea further. Applicants must be formally constituted
and operating in Sub-Saharan Africa as either a registered business or
non-governmental organization. The closing date for applications is 15
September 2021.
Society for Conservation Biology
Deadline: 15 September 2021
The Society for Conservation Biology
(Marine Section) supports the Conservation Research Small Grants Program. The
program provides grants of US$750 to US$1,000 for marine conservation research
in areas of acute need, especially for research in the developing world or for
organizations with limited access to conservation funding. Applicants must be
members of the Society for Conservation Biology and the SCB Marine Section, or
join the SCB before applying for grants. Applications are accepted annually
between 1 July and 15 September.
Deadline: 15 September 2021
The Great Thinkers International Fellowship
Program seeks young enthusiastic people with ideas and passion to push humanity
forward by working on the UN SDGs. The program is open to all kinds of
changemakers, including, but not limited to, keynote speakers, authors,
philosophers, travelers, artists, musicians, poets, activists, and
entrepreneurs. During the fellowship, fellows will be engaged in producing
online blogs, talks, events, etc. and gain access to a global network of
thinkers. The application deadline is 15 September 2021.
Deadline: 18 September 2021
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 18 September 2021 will automatically be awarded this
scholarship (please read the instructions carefully).
Deadline: 20 September 2021
Primate Conservation, Incorporated (PCI)
supports conservation programs for wild populations of primates. PCI offers
seed monies and matching grants for graduate students, qualified
conservationists, and primatologists to study rare and endangered primates. The
maximum grant amount is US$5 thousand. Preference is for projects that involve
people of the habitat countries. The deadline for grant applications is 20
September of each year.
Endangered Landscapes Programme
Deadline: 23 September 2021
The Endangered Landscapes Programme (ELP)
invites expressions of interest from organizations and partnerships for the
Landscape Restoration Grant. The program supports landscapes and seascapes
restoration in areas that are ecologically degraded, fragmented, disconnected,
missing key species and vulnerable to climate change. The maximum awarded per
project will be US$5 million, over 5 years. The program welcomes applications
for smaller amounts. Each team must identify a Lead partner who will take
responsibility for the project. Lead partners must be not-for-profit
organizations. The deadline for expressions of interest is 23 September 2021.
Geneva Centre for Security Policy
Deadline: 23 September 2021
The Geneva Centre for Security Policy
(GCSP) offers a prize to recognize deserving individuals or organizations that
have an innovative approach to addressing international security challenges.
The prize seeks to reward the most ground-breaking contribution of the year in
the form of an initiative, invention, research publication, or organization.
All disciplines and fields are relevant (including global environmental
security). The amount of the prize is CHF 10 thousand. The application deadline
is 23 September 2021.
Deadline: 24 September 2021
The United Nations – Nippon Foundation
Fellowship provides government officials and other mid-level professionals from
developing states with advanced training on ocean affairs and the law of the
sea. The 9-month fellowship program is composed of two consecutive phases which
provide fellows with advanced and customized research and training
opportunities. Fellows will receive a stipend each month during their
fellowship. The stipend is intended to cover the cost of lodging, boarding and
other essentials such as local transport. In addition to the stipend, fellows
will be provided with a book allowance of US$100 per month. Candidates must be
between the ages of 25 and 40. The call for applications is open until 24
September 2021.
Deadline: 24 September 2021
The Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence
(EiR) scheme aims to increase the knowledge and awareness in UK universities of
cutting edge industrial science, research and innovation. The scheme provides
industrial scientists and entrepreneurs with the opportunity to spend one day a
week at a university developing their project. The EiR awards are for one year.
The value of the scheme is up to a maximum of £20 thousand. The scheme is open
to applicants of any nationality, who are eligible to work in the UK.
Applicants should have a background in science and engineering. The deadline
for applications is 24 September 2021.
Deadline: 27 September 2021
Amphibian Ark offers a wide variety of
conservation grants for amphibian research and conservation. Start-up grants
are one-time grants of US$5 thousand to help newly-launched projects get
started at the very beginning. Start-up grant extensions of US$3 thousand
provide continued support for AArk seed or start-up grant projects. Workshop
grants of up to US$750 are available to attend conservation-related workshops.
Mentorship grants of up to US$1500 are available to organizations which have
previously received an AArk seed or start-up grant. Emergency grants offer
limited funding to past recipients of AArk grants for emergency situations such
as emergency rescue of wild populations facing imminent threat of extinction.
Projects should work with species in their range countries, involve
range-country biologists, conform to biosecurity standards, and observe other
guidelines explained on the website. Applicants are required to submit a brief
Project Outline, prior to submitting a full application. The project outline
deadline for all grants is 27 September 2021.
Deadline: 27 September 2021
The Johnson & Johnson Scholars Award
Program supports female STEM2D leaders (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math,
Manufacturing and Design). The Scholar Award is paid to the university of the
recipient in support of her studies and research. Applicants must be assistant
female professors or have a global equivalent faculty position at an accredited
academic university, institution or design school. The Scholars Program is open
to females from all around the world. The application process closes on 27
September 2021.
Deadline: 27 September 2021
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 27 September 2021.
UK Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs
Deadline: 28 September 2021
The Darwin Initiative funds capacity
building, training, research, and education in support of the major conventions
on biodiversity -- focusing on the developing world. The program invites
applications for main projects, partnership projects, and fellowships.
Applicant organizations can be based in any country. Projects must benefit
biodiversity and local communities in developing countries. Darwin projects
should be a minimum of £100 thousand and no more than £600 thousand. The
application deadline for main projects (Stage 1) is 28 September 2021. The
application deadline for partnership projects and fellowships is 31 January
2022, and they are applied through organizations, not individuals.
Deadline: 30 September 2021
The Erik Hosking Trust supports projects of
scientific and conservation value on birds and other subjects of natural
history through the media of writing, photography, painting, and illustration.
Grants of up to £750 may be awarded to suitable candidates from any country.
The application deadline is 30 September each year.
Deadline: 30 September 2021
The Edward O. Wilson Biodiversity
Postdoctoral Fellowship supports postdoctoral researchers at the Museum of
Comparative Zoology at Harvard University to pursue the discovery and formal
taxonomic description of Earth’s animal species. The fellowship program is
open to both U.S. and non-U.S. citizens. A Ph.D. with relevant research
experience in taxonomy and/or systematics is required. The fellow receives a
stipend of US$55 thousand per year and a research and travel allowance of US$4
thousand per year. The deadline for submissions is 30 September 2021.
International
Center for New Media
Deadline: 30 September 2021
Nominations are open for the World Summit
Awards (WSA) and the WSA Young Innovators awards (young social entrepreneurs
under 26 years of age). Start-ups and social entrepreneurs are asked to submit
their local digital innovations with high social impact. The 8 award categories
include one on Environment & Green Energy (climate, sustainable resources,
agriculture). The winner does not receive a monetary award but does benefit
from partnerships and integrations. Applications are accepted from companies,
organizations or individuals. Deadline to apply for WSA and WSA Young
Innovators is 30 September 2021.
Deadline: 30 September 2021
The Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition
(CEC) invites entrepreneurs from all around the world to submit innovative
answers and ideas to solve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Young
entrepreneurs (age 15-35) submit their ideas and projects in the Youth Citizen
Entrepreneurship category. Entrepreneurs over 30 years apply to the Adult
Citizen Entrepreneurship category. The winners receive a certificate and
international recognition. The deadline for entries is 30 September 2021.
Deadline: 30 September 2021
The Women for Africa Foundation has
launched the 7th Edition of its "Science by Women" program. The
program aims to promote African women’s leadership in scientific research and
technology transfer, and to foster the capacity of the research centers in
their home countries. Thematic areas include agriculture and food security;
water; energy and climate change; and several others. Each Spanish Centers of
Excellence will host one senior woman researcher for a six-month fellowship.
Eligibility to apply extends to women who are nationals of any African country,
and who have a PhD, with at least three years of postdoctoral experience. The
application deadline is 30 September 2021.
Deadline: 30 September 2021
The Zebra Foundation for Veterinary
Zoological Education assists veterinary students and veterinary surgeons from
anywhere in the world to gain additional experience in veterinary zoological
medicine. The program funds seeing practice at an institution specializing in
zoological medicine or research projects (laboratory, field or clinic-based)
leading to advances in zoological. Grants range from £100 to £1000.
Applications are considered twice a year. The application deadlines are 31
March and 30 September 2021.
Association
of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians
Deadline: 1 October 2021
The Association of Reptile and Amphibian
Veterinarians funds clinically-oriented and/or conservation research on
reptiles and amphibians. Proposals submitted by ARAV members will be given
priority. Typical awards range from US$2 thousand to US$3 thousand for research
projects of 12-18 months. The deadline for submissions is 01 October 2021.
Deadline: 1 October 2021
The Woodrow Wilson Center offers a 9-month residential
fellowship to scholars, practitioners, journalists and public intellectuals.
Fellows conduct research in their areas of interest, while interacting with
policymakers in Washington and Wilson Center staff and other scholars in
residence. The Center accepts proposals that address key challenges confronting
the United States and the world. The Center offers a stipend of US$90 thousand.
Fellows are responsible for their own health insurance and travel expenses. The
application deadline is 01 October 2021.
Deadline: 1 October 2021
The TWAS Visiting Expert Program supports
visits of internationally renowned scientists to research institutions located
in developing countries, especially least-developed countries. Only persons who
have attained international recognition in their fields of science will be
considered for support. Nominations of women are particularly welcomed.
Applications are made jointly by the host institution in the developing country
and the visiting expert. The deadline for applications is 01 October 2021.
Deadline: 2 October 2021
The Morris Animal Foundation supports
research on animal health and welfare, including wildlife/exotics. The
Foundation invites proposals in several categories: Established Investigator
(average US$50 thousand per year for 3 years); First Award (US$54 thousand per
year for 2 years); Fellowship Training (average US$50 thousand per year for 2
years); Pilot Study (max US$10 thousand); and Veterinary Students (stipends of
up to US$5 thousand). The application deadline for wildlife/exotics is 02
October 2021.
Deadline: 4 October 2021
Microsoft seeks proposals from around the
world that focus on the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning to
better monitor and manage Earth’s natural systems for a more sustainable
future. Funding supports the creation and deployment of open source trained
models and algorithms in the focus core areas of climate change, biodiversity,
agriculture, and water. The grant provides software developers with Azure
compute credits worth up to US$15 thousand. Submissions are accepted on a
rolling basis. The two remaining revision deadlines for project submission in
2021 are 05 July and 04 October 2021.
Conservation Leadership Program
Deadline: 10 October 2021
The Conservation Leadership Program (CLP)
makes grants to advance the leadership capacity of early-career
conservationists in the developing world. Grants combine research with
conservation. CLP provides support to small teams of at least three
individuals. Future Conservationist Awards are up to US$15 thousand. Follow-Up
Awards and Leadership Awards are up to US$25 thousand and US$50 thousand,
respectively. CLP explains each category of award; eligibility criteria; and
details on how to apply. CLP offers support to early-career conservationists
living and working in low- and middle-income economies in Africa, Asia, the
Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, Eastern and South-eastern Europe and
the Middle East. The application deadline is 10 October 2021.
Oklahoma
City Zoo & Botanical Garden
Deadline: 11 October 2021
The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden
(USA) manages the "Conservation Action Now" program. The program
awards small grants for conservation education, scientific research, and
species preservation anywhere in the world. Grants are up to US$2,500. The application
deadline is 11 October 2021.
Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in
Higher Education
Deadline: 12 October 2021
The Orange Knowledge Program (OKP) makes
scholarships to mid-career professionals from selected developing countries for
short courses (duration 2 weeks to 12 months) and master's programs (duration
12-24 months). Eligible countries as well as eligible courses are listed in the
announcement. Interested applicants need to first select a course and then
contact the education institution of the course and ask how to apply for the
scholarship. The scholarship program offers three application rounds each year.
The current application deadlines are 23 March, 29 June and 12 October 2021.
Deadline: 15 October 2021
Holohil Systems Ltd. supplies
radio-tracking equipment and related services for wildlife research and management.
Holohil manages a grant program to offer transmitters at a reduced or no cost
for projects focusing on wildlife species of especially high research and/or
conservation value. Holohil will contribute up to C$2,500 toward the purchase
of transmitters. Holohil will pay all shipping charges. Eligibility to apply
for the grants extends to conservation professionals and researchers anywhere
in the world. Support is awarded four times a year. The application deadlines
are 15 January, 15 April, 15 July, and 15 October each year.
Deadline: 15 October 2021
The Shuttleworth Foundation offers
fellowships to individuals from all around the world to implement their
innovative ideas for social change. (Note: This could possibly include thematic
areas important in the Terra Viva Grants Directory.) The fellowship grant
covers the cost of the fellow’s time for a year. The amount varies and is
determined by each fellow’s salary equivalent outside of the fellowship.
Application deadline is 15 October 2021.
Deadline: 17 October 2021
The Commonwealth Youth Awards for
Excellence in Development Work recognize individuals ages 15 to 29 who lead
innovative development projects in themes that include agriculture, small
enterprise, skills training, climate change, environmental protection,
sustainable livelihoods, and poverty reduction. The program selects regional
winners from each of Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and the Pacific. Winners are
awarded grants of up to a total of £5 thousand in total to advance their
projects. The application deadline is 17 October 2021.
Deadline: 27 October 2021
The Earth Institute at Columbia University
invites applications for 2-year postdoctoral fellowships that contribute to understanding
critical scientific and social issues in global sustainable development.
Specific areas of research include food security, energy systems, climate
change, poverty reduction, disease, and environmental degradation. The
multi-disciplinary program is open to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens who received
their doctoral degrees within five years of beginning their appointments. The
deadline for applications is 27 October 2021.
Deadline: 31 October 2021
The ABC Conservation Awards (up to £3
thousand) support small and medium-sized bird conservation projects in Africa.
Applicants should normally be resident in Africa. The ABC Expedition Awards (up
to £5 thousand) take place within continental Africa or adjacent islands, with
a strong base in conservation and birds. Applications are reviewed multiple
times a year, with deadlines at the end of February, June, and October.
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Deadline: 31 October 2021
The Georg Forster Research Award supports
the work of accomplished researchers who are expected to continue to develop
research-based solutions to specific challenges facing transition and
developing countries. Nominees must be nationals of a developing or transition
country, excluding the People's Republic of China and India. The award amount
is €60 thousand. Additionally, award winners are invited to conduct a
research project of their own choosing in Germany in close collaboration with a
specialist colleague. To support the collaboration, the Foundation may grant
additional funding of up to €25 thousand. Nominations for the Award must be
submitted by an established academic employed by a university or research
institution in Germany. The closing date for nominations is 31 October 2021.
Deadline: 31 October 2021
Grinnell College invites nominations for
the 2022 Grinnell Prize. The Grinnell Prize of US$50 thousand will be awarded
to individuals who show creativity, commitment, and extraordinary
accomplishment in effecting positive social change. Past nominations have
spanned a diversity of social issues related to agriculture and hunger relief,
conservation and environment, and many other thematic areas. Nominees may be
nationals of any country who have earned a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
between 2006 and 2022. Nominees must be nominated by a third party. The closing
date for nominations is 31 October 2021.
Deadline: 31 October 2021
The IDEX Fellowship Program aims to build
the capacity of young professionals for social enterprise in areas such as
agriculture, education, clean energy, sanitation, healthcare, livelihoods, and
impact investing. The program provides six months of leadership training in
enterprise development, including field placements at social enterprises in
India. Candidates should be 21 to 35 years old, with a minimum of one to three
years of professional work experience. IDEX offers a limited number of partial
scholarships on program tuition to a select number of candidates. The
application deadline is 31 October 2021.
Indian
National Academy of Sciences
Deadline: 31 October 2021
India's National Science Academy
administers the JRD-Tata Fellowships to support visiting scientists from the
developing world and promote South-South cooperation. The program is open to
applicants from developing countries (except India) younger than age 45, and
who possess doctorate or masters degrees in science or equivalent degrees in
engineering/medicine. Past participants have included several in agriculture,
biological sciences, and geo-sciences. The fellowship is for three months and
includes transportation, maintenance allowance, accommodation, and
contingencies. The application deadlines are 30 April and 31 October of each
year.
Deadline: 31 October 2021
The Lawrence Foundation makes grants to
U.S. nonprofit organizations for projects in environment, human services, and
other themes. There is no restriction on the geographical area where grant
activities can be implemented. The average grant size is between US$5 thousand
and US$10 thousand. The deadlines for applications are 30 April and 31 October
of each year.
Mohamed
bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund
Deadline: 31 October 2021
The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation
Fund makes grants to individuals, communities, and organizations for the
conservation of threatened or poorly known animal, plant, and fungi species
worldwide. The Fund uses the IUCN Red List as the primary guide to the
conservation status of a given species, although documented variations for
sub-species, distinct populations and sub-populations will be taken into
account. Grants are up to US$25 thousand. Applications must be submitted in
English. The Fund remains open to receiving online applications despite the
ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The next application deadlines are 30 June and 31
October 2021.
Deadline: 31 October 2021
Grants under the World Heritage Convention
are made to help protect the World Cultural and Natural Heritage sites.
Requests must be transmitted by a State Party National Commission for UNESCO or
Permanent Delegation to UNESCO, or an appropriate governmental department or
ministry. The limits on funding vary with the type of request (e.g., technical
cooperation, training and research, promotion and education, preparatory
assistance, emergency assistance). The next deadline for submitting requests is
31 October 2021.
Deadline: 1 November 2021
Bridges for Enterprise (BfE) works with
social impact startups from Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America.
The Incubation Program supports entrepreneurs seeking to solve some of the
world’s most urgent challenges. The program is open to for-profit and
non-profit social enterprises and startups at the pre-seed or seed stage.
Participating entrepreneurs receive 3 to 4 months of professional advice and
mentorship. Applications can be submitted on a rolling basis year-round.
However, social entrepreneurs must submit their application before specific
deadlines to be considered for specific cohorts: 01 May (Autumn Cohort) and 01
November (Spring Cohort).
Iran Ministry of Science and Technology
Deadline: 1 November 2021
The Khwarizmi International Award
recognizes outstanding scientific achievements made by researchers, inventors,
and innovators from all over the world. The disciplinary fields include
Agriculture, Natural Resources, Animal Sciences & Veterinary Medicine,
Biotechnology, Green Technologies, among others. The deadline for submission is
01 November 2021.
Deadline: 1 November 2021
The Rainforest Trust partners with local
conservation organizations to create new protected areas and expand existing
ones for Critically Endangered and Endangered species. The Initiative invites
applications for conservation partnerships from nonprofit entities and NGOs for
projects in tropical Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Applying organizations
may submit proposals for either a land purchase or a protected area
designation. Applications to create new protected areas are reviewed three
times per year. Application deadlines are 01 February, 01 June, and 01 November
each year.
UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Deadline: 2 November 2021
The Chevening Scholarships provide full or
partial funding for full-time courses at postgraduate level, normally a
one-year master’s degree, in any subject at any UK university. Chevening
Scholars come from 150 countries, excluding the USA and the EU. Applicants
complete the application forms for their chosen universities. The available
courses include subjects such as agriculture, conservation, climate change, and
others. The current application closes 02 November 2021.
Deadline: 3 November 2021
Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) offers
two-week academic summer programs for high school students from all around the
world. The program offers four interdisciplinary sessions on campus at Yale
(USA), including sessions on Innovations in Science & Technology and
Solving Global Challenges. YYGS offers the opportunity for students to apply
for need-based financial aid. Furthermore, YYGS will waive the application fee
if it constitutes a significant financial burden for the student’s family.
The application deadline is 03 November 2021.
Deadline: 5 November 2021
Schlumberger Foundation's “Faculty of the
Future†supports women in developing and emerging economies to pursue PhD and
postdoctoral studies at the international level. Grants are in the physical
sciences, engineering, and related fields -- including past grants in subjects
such as ecology and environment. Grants can be up to US$50 thousand per year
for PhD courses and a maximum of US$40 thousand for post-doc research programs.
The deadline to submit new applications is 05 November 2021.
American Association for the Advancement of University
Women
Deadline: 15 November 2021
The American Association for the
Advancement of University Women (AAAUW) provides support for women pursuing
full-time graduate or postdoctoral study in the USA who are not U.S. citizens
or permanent residents. Preference is given to women who show prior commitment
to the advancement of women and girls through civic, community, or professional
work. Fellows represent all subject areas, including those important in the
Terra Viva Grants Directory. Fellows receive between US$18 thousand and US$30
thousand to pursue their studies. The deadline for the submission of
applications is 15 November 2021.
American
Philosophical Society
Deadline: 15 November 2021
The Fund supports doctoral students to
collect specimens and data in disciplines relying heavily on field studies,
e.g., including biology, ecology, geography, and others. Applicants from the
USA may use the grants for research anywhere in the world. Applicants from
other countries must be based at an institution in the USA, or carry out their
work in the USA. The grants are up to US$5 thousand. The closing date for applications
is 15 November 2021.
Deadline: 15 November 2021
Wildlife Acoustics aims to advance animal
biology research, habitat monitoring and environmental conservation through
bio-acoustics recording technology. The Wildlife Acoustics Scientific Product
Grant Program offers US$5 thousand of product-in-kind grants to biologists,
researchers, conservationists, and students who work for charitable,
educational, and other tax-exempt organizations. There are no geographical
limitations. Applications are evaluated quarterly with deadlines on 15
February, 15 May, 15 August, and 15 November.
iF International Forum Design GmbH
Deadline: 18 November 2021
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 (student concepts will not be accepted). There is no deadline,
projects can be submitted on a continuous basis. The winners will be decided
twice per year, after 27 May and 18 November 2021.
Deadline: 21 November 2021
The School Enterprise Challenge is an
international business program for schools run by the educational charity Teach
A Man To Fish. It guides and supports teachers and students to plan and set up
real, sustainable school businesses and generate real profits to help support
their school or a social cause of their choice. Thematic areas include
agriculture, drinking water and sanitation, and the environment, among others.
Prizes are between US$250 and US$5 thousand, including in-kind donations like
laptops and cameras. Please note that only pre-primary schools, primary
schools, secondary schools and technical/vocational colleges are eligible
(universities are not eligible to apply). The deadlines for project submission
are 21 May, 21 August, and 21 November 2021.
Deadline: 30 November 2021
The Beit Trust supports projects for
health, education, welfare, and environment in Malawi and Zambia (Note: Due to
uncertainties within Zimbabwe, funds for the construction of major projects are
not being committed at this time). 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 should be submitted by the end of May and November each year.
Deadline: 30 November 2021
Smithsonian.com accepts submissions from
photographers worldwide in the theme of "Natural World," among other
categories. The Grand Prize is US$2,500 and the winners in each category will
receive US$500 each. The deadline for submissions is 30 November 2021.
British Herpetological Society
Deadline: 1 December 2021
The British Herpetological Society (BHS)
offers small grants to current students in support of herpetological fieldwork
and other research costs. Projects which benefit species of conservation
concern are likely to be favored. The scheme is open to students and research
projects in any country, but applications from countries where funds are
relatively easy to obtain may be at a disadvantage. Applicants do not have to
be BHS members, though this is encouraged. Small grants are up to £300. The
application deadline is 01 December 2021.
Environmental Research and Education Foundation
Deadline: 1 December 2021
The Environmental Research and Education
Foundation (EREF) offers research grants on the management of solid wastes.
Topics include waste minimization; recycling; waste conversion to energy,
biofuels, chemicals, and other products; waste diversion to other uses; and
landfills. There are no geographical restrictions on institutions that can
apply. Previously awarded grants have ranged from US$15 thousand to over US$500
thousand (with an average grant amount of US$160 thousand). The deadlines for
pre-proposals are 01 May and 01 December 2021.
Deadline: 1 December 2021
The Turtle Conservation Fund (TCF) makes
grants to organizations and individuals worldwide for conservation and research
of endangered and critically endangered tortoises and freshwater turtles. TCF
lists priority species. Most regular grants are US$2 thousand to US$5 thousand
per project. The Fund also makes seed grants of US$1 thousand or less.
Application deadlines for both programs are 01 June and 01 December of each
year.
Deadline: 1 December 2021
The Waterloo Foundation manages an
Environment Fund that supports projects to manage and conserve tropical
rainforests. Applications are invited from UK charities in partnerships with
local organizations in the developing world, and from non-UK organizations that
can provide suitable references in the UK. The majority of grants range from
£50 thousand to £100 thousand for projects of up to three years. Application
deadlines are 01 June and 01 December 2021.
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Deadline: 31 December 2021
The DAAD offers scholarships to qualified
individuals from eligible developing countries for post-graduate studies at
German universities in development-related subjects. The program (EPOS) is open
to individuals who completed their previous academic degrees no longer than six
years previously; who have at least two years of professional experience; and
who are nationals of countries receiving official development assistance (DAC
list of the OECD). The available courses range across water resources;
renewable energy; land management and tenure; agricultural sciences; forest
sciences; ecology; nature conservation; environmental governance; and many
others. Most scholarship deadlines for the 2022-2023 intake fall between August
2021 through December 2021, varying by courses (check carefully).
Deadline: 31 December 2021
The Jana Robeyst Trust Fund provides
financial resources to small non-profit organizations 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 €1,500 per applicant. Application
deadlines for small conservation grants are 30 April, 31 August and 31 December
each year.
Deadline: 31 December 2021
MDPI, a publisher of peer-reviewed, open
access journals, invites nominations for the Remote Sensing 2022 Young Investigator
Award. The winner will receive CHF2000. This prize will be given to one young
investigator in recognition of their contribution to the advancement of remote
sensing science or applications. Candidates must be under 35 years and be
nominated by senior researchers. The deadline for nominations is 31 December
2021.
UK National Research Foundation
Deadline: 31 December 2021
The UK National Research Foundation (NRF)
makes research grants and scholarships to students worldwide (but mainly South
African citizens) to pursue studies in all areas of Science, Engineering,
Technology, Social Sciences and Humanities. The allocation of funds is
demand-driven. There is no maximum or minimum proposal request. The NRF makes
one call for proposals starting in February of each year. Please note that
institutions set their own much earlier internal closing dates for
applications, therefore, applicants must check the deadlines of each individual
program very carefully. The call closes 31 December 2021.
Climate Change
Deadline: 31 August 2021
The Joke Waller-Hunter (JWH) Initiative
offers grants to advance the leadership of young individuals working for or
affiliated with environmental civil society organizations in developing and
emerging countries. JWH especially encourages the nomination of young women and
local community leaders. Grants range from €2,500 to €7,000. The next
nomination deadline is 31 August 2021.
Climate and Clean Air Coalition
Deadline: 31 August 2021
The Climate and Clean Air Coalition
launches a call for opportunities to support in-country and regional efforts to
advance climate, air quality and health objectives. Applications seeking
funding must involve in-country or regional capacity building and action, for
example, encouraging peer-to-peer engagement, creating the environment for
policy implementation, and fostering integrated national air pollution and
climate planning. Applications that support the recovery response to the
Covid-19 crisis are highly encouraged. The maximum amount of funding is US$100
thousand. Eligibility extends to policy makers and civil servants. Applications
must be submitted by 31 August 2021.
Deadline: 31 August 2021
ERC Advanced Grants support ambitious
research projects with up to € 2,5 million for the duration of 5 years. Up to
an additional €1 million can be requested in exceptional cases to cover (a)
eligible “start-up†costs, (b) the purchase of major equipment, (c) access
to large facilities, and/or (d) other major experimental and field work costs.
The call is open to researchers of any nationality who intend to conduct their
research activity in any EU member state. The applicant must be an established
research leader with a recognized track record of research achievements. The
call will close on 31 August 2021.
Deadline: 31 August 2021
TRACE and Alfred Friendly provide
fellowships to strengthen investigative journalism (including reporting on
environmental crimes, climate change and others). The program provides training
seminars at the Missouri School of Journalism in Columbia (USA). The fellowship
covers all costs of program-related international and domestic travel, health
insurance and provides a monthly stipend to cover basic living expenses. Candidates
must be between 25-35 years old and have at least three years of experience as
a journalist at a print, online or broadcast media outlet. The fellowship is
open to early-career journalists from developing countries. Complete
applications must be submitted by 31 August 2021.
Deadline: 1 September 2021
The Heinrich Böll Foundation annually
funds graduate and doctoral students across all subjects and nationalities for
university studies in Germany. Preference is for applicants working in the
subject areas of the Foundation such as climate and energy, resource
governance, and ecology and green development (among others). The special focus
regions for international students are Central and Eastern Europe; EU
neighborhood countries and the CIS; the Middle East and North Africa;
transition and newly industrialized countries; and conflict regions worldwide.
Applicants should be capable in the German language. The deadline for
international applications (i.e., from outside Germany) is 01 March and 01
September of each year.
Deadline: 1 September 2021
The Regional Studies Association (RSA)
covers issues in the fields of climate change, energy, migration, and economic
development. RSA makes grants to individual researchers in support of their
research on a topic related to regional studies and regional science.
Individuals can apply for up to £5 thousand. This scheme is restricted to RSA
members who have already published in the field of regional studies and/or
regional science. Grants have no geographical limitation, past grant holders
come from Egypt, Argentina, and China. Expressions of Interest have to be
submitted by 01 September 2021.
Deadline: 7 September 2021
The Business Partnership Facility (BPF)
awards subsidies to support and develop private sector involvement in
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in developing countries. Projects
submitted under this call must contribute to achieving at least one clearly
identified SDG. The BPF provides non-refundable grants between €50 thousand
and €200 thousand that represent a maximum 50% of the total investment.
Eligible countries include several from Asia, Latin America, the Middle East
and North Africa, and Sub-Saharan Africa (full list of eligible countries is
provided in the call). Partnerships must comprise actors from the private
sector, civil society, academia and/or the public sector, with at least one
organization from the for-profit private sector. The application deadline is 07
September 2021.
Deadline: 14 September 2021
TWAS-SISSA-Lincei invites young scientists
from least developed countries to carry out collaborative research projects in
Physics, Neuroscience, Mathematics, Science Outreach as well as COVID-related
projects and that fall under the umbrella of the United Nations Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs). Scientists have the opportunity to visit research
laboratories in Trieste (Italy) to carry out research work in scientific fields
within the SISSA portfolio. TWAS will cover travel expenses and provide
subsistence costs for the stay in Italy. The deadline for receipt of applications
is 14 September 2021.
Deadline: 15 September 2021
The Allianz Climate Risk Research Award
supports scientific research that improves the understanding of climate
change-related risks. PhD students from all around the world who are in the
final stage of their research and postdoctoral researchers whose research
focuses on reducing the risk of extreme weather events that are intensified by
climate change; or fostering resilience by applying technological solutions are
invited to apply. Four finalists will receive a monetary award of up to €7
thousand. The application deadline is 15 September 2021.
Deadline: 15 September 2021
The Great Thinkers International Fellowship
Program seeks young enthusiastic people with ideas and passion to push humanity
forward by working on the UN SDGs. The program is open to all kinds of
changemakers, including, but not limited to, keynote speakers, authors,
philosophers, travelers, artists, musicians, poets, activists, and
entrepreneurs. During the fellowship, fellows will be engaged in producing
online blogs, talks, events, etc. and gain access to a global network of
thinkers. The application deadline is 15 September 2021.
Deadline: 18 September 2021
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 18 September 2021 will automatically be awarded this
scholarship (please read the instructions carefully).
International Geosphere-Biosphere Program
Deadline: 20 September 2021
PAGES (Past Global Changes) supports
research aimed at understanding the earth’s past environment in order to make
predictions for the future. PAGES encourages international and
interdisciplinary collaboration, including the participation of scientists from
developing countries. The program offers funding to qualified organizers of
workshops and educational meetings in support of PAGES objectives. PAGES
support for workshops/meetings is usually between US$5 thousand and US$10
thousand. The next deadline for proposals is 20 September 2021.
Deadline: 20 September 2021
The Regional Studies Association (RSA)
covers issues in the fields of climate change, energy, migration, and economic
development. RSA makes grants to researchers interested in establishing
networks for research collaboration. The maximum funding is £10 thousand for
newly established networks; and £7,500 for renewing networks. A research
network must be organised and managed by active RSA members. Networks are
typically made up of individuals from different countries, without any
geographical limitation. The application deadline is 20 September 2021.
Deadline: 22 September 2021
The EU GCCA+ Youth Awards support young
journalists, writers and photographers to tell powerful climate stories around
the world. Individuals between 18 and 30 years can participate with a video or
a story with photos about climate change cooperation, preferably related to an
EU-funded project in their country. Five award winners will be able to
participate in a 6 weeks masterclass with leading climate reporters and activists.
The deadline for registration and submission is 22 September 2021.
Deadline: 23 September 2021
European Commission seeks applications to
strengthen the Bilateral Cooperation on Research Infrastructures with Africa to
improve the knowledge base on climate change in Africa. Proposed projects are
expected to contribute to enhanced research capacities in Africa for climate
change observation. Grant amounts are equal to or greater than €500 thousand.
Any legal entity is eligible to participate. The application deadline is 23
September 2021.
Geneva Centre for Security Policy
Deadline: 23 September 2021
The Geneva Centre for Security Policy
(GCSP) offers a prize to recognize deserving individuals or organizations that
have an innovative approach to addressing international security challenges.
The prize seeks to reward the most ground-breaking contribution of the year in
the form of an initiative, invention, research publication, or organization.
All disciplines and fields are relevant (including global environmental
security). The amount of the prize is CHF 10 thousand. The application deadline
is 23 September 2021.
Deadline: 24 September 2021
The Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence
(EiR) scheme aims to increase the knowledge and awareness in UK universities of
cutting edge industrial science, research and innovation. The scheme provides
industrial scientists and entrepreneurs with the opportunity to spend one day a
week at a university developing their project. The EiR awards are for one year.
The value of the scheme is up to a maximum of £20 thousand. The scheme is open
to applicants of any nationality, who are eligible to work in the UK.
Applicants should have a background in science and engineering. The deadline
for applications is 24 September 2021.
Deadline: 27 September 2021
The Johnson & Johnson Scholars Award
Program supports female STEM2D leaders (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math,
Manufacturing and Design). The Scholar Award is paid to the university of the
recipient in support of her studies and research. Applicants must be assistant
female professors or have a global equivalent faculty position at an accredited
academic university, institution or design school. The Scholars Program is open
to females from all around the world. The application process closes on 27
September 2021.
Deadline: 27 September 2021
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 27 September 2021.
UK Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
Deadline: 29 September 2021
BBSRC seeks collaborative research projects
involving collaborative research with at least one company and one academic
partner. Case Studies from the LINKS scheme include the themes of agriculture,
sustainable energy and climate change. Applicants from industry and academia
can request a maximum of £2 million per project. Projects must be based in the
UK, however, where a suitable company cannot be found in the UK, an overseas
partnership may be possible. Applications must be submitted by 29 September
2021.
International
Center for New Media
Deadline: 30 September 2021
Nominations are open for the World Summit
Awards (WSA) and the WSA Young Innovators awards (young social entrepreneurs
under 26 years of age). Start-ups and social entrepreneurs are asked to submit
their local digital innovations with high social impact. The 8 award categories
include one on Environment & Green Energy (climate, sustainable resources,
agriculture). The winner does not receive a monetary award but does benefit
from partnerships and integrations. Applications are accepted from companies,
organizations or individuals. Deadline to apply for WSA and WSA Young
Innovators is 30 September 2021.
Deadline: 30 September 2021
The Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition
(CEC) invites entrepreneurs from all around the world to submit innovative
answers and ideas to solve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Young
entrepreneurs (age 15-35) submit their ideas and projects in the Youth Citizen
Entrepreneurship category. Entrepreneurs over 30 years apply to the Adult
Citizen Entrepreneurship category. The winners receive a certificate and
international recognition. The deadline for entries is 30 September 2021.
Deadline: 30 September 2021
The Women for Africa Foundation has
launched the 7th Edition of its "Science by Women" program. The
program aims to promote African women’s leadership in scientific research and
technology transfer, and to foster the capacity of the research centers in
their home countries. Thematic areas include agriculture and food security;
water; energy and climate change; and several others. Each Spanish Centers of
Excellence will host one senior woman researcher for a six-month fellowship.
Eligibility to apply extends to women who are nationals of any African country,
and who have a PhD, with at least three years of postdoctoral experience. The
application deadline is 30 September 2021.
Deadline: 1 October 2021
The Trust for Sustainable Living (TSL)
Schools Sustainability Challenge is a video contest for schools around the
world. Schools are invited to create a short video (max. 1 minute) showcasing
their best messages on ‘the need for urgent climate action and driving the
green revolution’. Schools have to register a Teacher Champion to
participate. The deadline for video entries is 01 October 2021.
Deadline: 1 October 2021
The Woodrow Wilson Center offers a 9-month
residential fellowship to scholars, practitioners, journalists and public
intellectuals. Fellows conduct research in their areas of interest, while
interacting with policymakers in Washington and Wilson Center staff and other
scholars in residence. The Center accepts proposals that address key challenges
confronting the United States and the world. The Center offers a stipend of
US$90 thousand. Fellows are responsible for their own health insurance and
travel expenses. The application deadline is 01 October 2021.
Deadline: 1 October 2021
The TWAS Visiting Expert Program supports
visits of internationally renowned scientists to research institutions located
in developing countries, especially least-developed countries. Only persons who
have attained international recognition in their fields of science will be
considered for support. Nominations of women are particularly welcomed.
Applications are made jointly by the host institution in the developing country
and the visiting expert. The deadline for applications is 01 October 2021.
Deadline: 4 October 2021
Microsoft seeks proposals from around the
world that focus on the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning to
better monitor and manage Earth’s natural systems for a more sustainable
future. Funding supports the creation and deployment of open source trained
models and algorithms in the focus core areas of climate change, biodiversity,
agriculture, and water. The grant provides software developers with Azure
compute credits worth up to US$15 thousand. Submissions are accepted on a
rolling basis. The two remaining revision deadlines for project submission in
2021 are 05 July and 04 October 2021.
Minor Foundation for Major Challenges
Deadline: 8 October 2021
The Minor Foundation for Major Challenges
funds communication projects that mitigate anthropogenic climate change.
Proposals should focus on influencing public opinions, providing inspiration,
changing attitudes, spreading information, etc. The Foundation welcomes
applications from all over the world. The Foundation makes small grants of up
to €10 thousand and large grants ranging from €20 thousand to €200
thousand, although larger projects may be considered. The deadline to submit a
Letter of Intent (LOI) is 08 October 2021.
Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in
Higher Education
Deadline: 12 October 2021
The Orange Knowledge Program (OKP) makes
scholarships to mid-career professionals from selected developing countries for
short courses (duration 2 weeks to 12 months) and master's programs (duration
12-24 months). Eligible countries as well as eligible courses are listed in the
announcement. Interested applicants need to first select a course and then
contact the education institution of the course and ask how to apply for the
scholarship. The scholarship program offers three application rounds each year.
The current application deadlines are 23 March, 29 June and 12 October 2021.
Deadline: 15 October 2021
The Shuttleworth Foundation offers
fellowships to individuals from all around the world to implement their
innovative ideas for social change. (Note: This could possibly include thematic
areas important in the Terra Viva Grants Directory.) The fellowship grant
covers the cost of the fellow’s time for a year. The amount varies and is determined
by each fellow’s salary equivalent outside of the fellowship. Application
deadline is 15 October 2021.
Deadline: 17 October 2021
The Commonwealth Youth Awards for
Excellence in Development Work recognize individuals ages 15 to 29 who lead
innovative development projects in themes that include agriculture, small
enterprise, skills training, climate change, environmental protection,
sustainable livelihoods, and poverty reduction. The program selects regional
winners from each of Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and the Pacific. Winners are
awarded grants of up to a total of £5 thousand in total to advance their
projects. The application deadline is 17 October 2021.
Worldwide
Universities Network
Deadline: 22 October 2021
The WUN Research Development Fund (RDF)
provides grants of up to £10 thousand for one year to foster research
collaborations among academic staff (faculty) at WUN member universities.
Applications are open to researchers from WUN member institutions. The RDF
supports research projects that fall under the network’s principal research
theme of sustainable development. The closing date is 22 October 2021. (Note:
Most WUN member universities have earlier internal submission deadlines, and
prospective applicants should contact their local WUN Coordinator as soon as
possible.)
Deadline: 27 October 2021
The Earth Institute at Columbia University
invites applications for 2-year postdoctoral fellowships that contribute to
understanding critical scientific and social issues in global sustainable development.
Specific areas of research include food security, energy systems, climate
change, poverty reduction, disease, and environmental degradation. The
multi-disciplinary program is open to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens who received
their doctoral degrees within five years of beginning their appointments. The
deadline for applications is 27 October 2021.
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Deadline: 31 October 2021
The Georg Forster Research Award supports
the work of accomplished researchers who are expected to continue to develop
research-based solutions to specific challenges facing transition and
developing countries. Nominees must be nationals of a developing or transition
country, excluding the People's Republic of China and India. The award amount
is €60 thousand. Additionally, award winners are invited to conduct a
research project of their own choosing in Germany in close collaboration with a
specialist colleague. To support the collaboration, the Foundation may grant
additional funding of up to €25 thousand. Nominations for the Award must be
submitted by an established academic employed by a university or research
institution in Germany. The closing date for nominations is 31 October 2021.
Deadline: 31 October 2021
Grinnell College invites nominations for
the 2022 Grinnell Prize. The Grinnell Prize of US$50 thousand will be awarded
to individuals who show creativity, commitment, and extraordinary
accomplishment in effecting positive social change. Past nominations have
spanned a diversity of social issues related to agriculture and hunger relief,
conservation and environment, and many other thematic areas. Nominees may be
nationals of any country who have earned a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
between 2006 and 2022. Nominees must be nominated by a third party. The closing
date for nominations is 31 October 2021.
Deadline: 31 October 2021
The IDEX Fellowship Program aims to build
the capacity of young professionals for social enterprise in areas such as
agriculture, education, clean energy, sanitation, healthcare, livelihoods, and
impact investing. The program provides six months of leadership training in
enterprise development, including field placements at social enterprises in
India. Candidates should be 21 to 35 years old, with a minimum of one to three
years of professional work experience. IDEX offers a limited number of partial
scholarships on program tuition to a select number of candidates. The
application deadline is 31 October 2021.
Indian
National Academy of Sciences
Deadline: 31 October 2021
India's National Science Academy
administers the JRD-Tata Fellowships to support visiting scientists from the
developing world and promote South-South cooperation. The program is open to
applicants from developing countries (except India) younger than age 45, and
who possess doctorate or masters degrees in science or equivalent degrees in
engineering/medicine. Past participants have included several in agriculture,
biological sciences, and geo-sciences. The fellowship is for three months and
includes transportation, maintenance allowance, accommodation, and
contingencies. The application deadlines are 30 April and 31 October of each
year.
Deadline: 1 November 2021
Bridges for Enterprise (BfE) works with
social impact startups from Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America.
The Incubation Program supports entrepreneurs seeking to solve some of the
world’s most urgent challenges. The program is open to for-profit and
non-profit social enterprises and startups at the pre-seed or seed stage.
Participating entrepreneurs receive 3 to 4 months of professional advice and
mentorship. Applications can be submitted on a rolling basis year-round.
However, social entrepreneurs must submit their application before specific
deadlines to be considered for specific cohorts: 01 May (Autumn Cohort) and 01
November (Spring Cohort).
Iran Ministry of Science and Technology
Deadline: 1 November 2021
The Khwarizmi International Award
recognizes outstanding scientific achievements made by researchers, inventors,
and innovators from all over the world. The disciplinary fields include
Agriculture, Natural Resources, Animal Sciences & Veterinary Medicine,
Biotechnology, Green Technologies, among others. The deadline for submission is
01 November 2021.
UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Deadline: 2 November 2021
The Chevening Scholarships provide full or
partial funding for full-time courses at postgraduate level, normally a
one-year master’s degree, in any subject at any UK university. Chevening
Scholars come from 150 countries, excluding the USA and the EU. Applicants
complete the application forms for their chosen universities. The available
courses include subjects such as agriculture, conservation, climate change, and
others. The current application closes 02 November 2021.
Deadline: 3 November 2021
Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) offers
two-week academic summer programs for high school students from all around the
world. The program offers four interdisciplinary sessions on campus at Yale
(USA), including sessions on Innovations in Science & Technology and
Solving Global Challenges. YYGS offers the opportunity for students to apply
for need-based financial aid. Furthermore, YYGS will waive the application fee
if it constitutes a significant financial burden for the student’s family.
The application deadline is 03 November 2021.
Deadline: 5 November 2021
Schlumberger Foundation's “Faculty of the
Future†supports women in developing and emerging economies to pursue PhD and
postdoctoral studies at the international level. Grants are in the physical sciences,
engineering, and related fields -- including past grants in subjects such as
ecology and environment. Grants can be up to US$50 thousand per year for PhD
courses and a maximum of US$40 thousand for post-doc research programs. The
deadline to submit new applications is 05 November 2021.
American Association for the Advancement of University
Women
Deadline: 15 November 2021
The American Association for the
Advancement of University Women (AAAUW) provides support for women pursuing
full-time graduate or postdoctoral study in the USA who are not U.S. citizens
or permanent residents. Preference is given to women who show prior commitment
to the advancement of women and girls through civic, community, or professional
work. Fellows represent all subject areas, including those important in the
Terra Viva Grants Directory. Fellows receive between US$18 thousand and US$30
thousand to pursue their studies. The deadline for the submission of
applications is 15 November 2021.
iF International Forum Design GmbH
Deadline: 18 November 2021
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 (student concepts will not be accepted). There is no
deadline, projects can be submitted on a continuous basis. The winners will be
decided twice per year, after 27 May and 18 November 2021.
Deadline: 21 November 2021
The School Enterprise Challenge is an
international business program for schools run by the educational charity Teach
A Man To Fish. It guides and supports teachers and students to plan and set up
real, sustainable school businesses and generate real profits to help support
their school or a social cause of their choice. Thematic areas include
agriculture, drinking water and sanitation, and the environment, among others.
Prizes are between US$250 and US$5 thousand, including in-kind donations like
laptops and cameras. Please note that only pre-primary schools, primary
schools, secondary schools and technical/vocational colleges are eligible
(universities are not eligible to apply). The deadlines for project submission
are 21 May, 21 August, and 21 November 2021.
Deadline: 30 November 2021
The Regional Studies Association (RSA)
covers issues in the fields of climate change, energy, migration, and economic
development. RSA makes travel grants of up to £500 to its members to present
their work, network and participate in non-RSA events. (Note: non-members are
encouraged to apply and join RSA). Grants have no geographical limitation.
Applications are accepted twice a year. The deadlines for travel grant
applications are 29 May and 30 November 2021.
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Deadline: 31 December 2021
The DAAD offers scholarships to qualified
individuals from eligible developing countries for post-graduate studies at
German universities in development-related subjects. The program (EPOS) is open
to individuals who completed their previous academic degrees no longer than six
years previously; who have at least two years of professional experience; and
who are nationals of countries receiving official development assistance (DAC
list of the OECD). The available courses range across water resources;
renewable energy; land management and tenure; agricultural sciences; forest
sciences; ecology; nature conservation; environmental governance; and many
others. Most scholarship deadlines for the 2022-2023 intake fall between August
2021 through December 2021, varying by courses (check carefully).
Deadline: 31 December 2021
MDPI, a publisher of peer-reviewed, open
access journals, invites nominations for the Remote Sensing 2022 Young
Investigator Award. The winner will receive CHF2000. This prize will be given
to one young investigator in recognition of their contribution to the
advancement of remote sensing science or applications. Candidates must be under
35 years and be nominated by senior researchers. The deadline for nominations
is 31 December 2021.
UK National Research Foundation
Deadline: 31 December 2021
The UK National Research Foundation (NRF)
makes research grants and scholarships to students worldwide (but mainly South
African citizens) to pursue studies in all areas of Science, Engineering,
Technology, Social Sciences and Humanities. The allocation of funds is demand-driven.
There is no maximum or minimum proposal request. The NRF makes one call for
proposals starting in February of each year. Please note that institutions set
their own much earlier internal closing dates for applications, therefore,
applicants must check the deadlines of each individual program very carefully.
The call closes 31 December 2021.
Cross Cutting
Deadline: 31 August 2021
The Joke Waller-Hunter (JWH) Initiative
offers grants to advance the leadership of young individuals working for or
affiliated with environmental civil society organizations in developing and
emerging countries. JWH especially encourages the nomination of young women and
local community leaders. Grants range from €2,500 to €7,000. The next
nomination deadline is 31 August 2021.
Deadline: 31 August 2021
ERC Advanced Grants support ambitious
research projects with up to € 2,5 million for the duration of 5 years. Up to
an additional €1 million can be requested in exceptional cases to cover (a)
eligible “start-up†costs, (b) the purchase of major equipment, (c) access
to large facilities, and/or (d) other major experimental and field work costs.
The call is open to researchers of any nationality who intend to conduct their
research activity in any EU member state. The applicant must be an established
research leader with a recognized track record of research achievements. The
call will close on 31 August 2021.
Deadline: 31 August 2021
The Mastercard Foundation funds
economically disadvantaged students from Sub-Saharan Africa for study at
University of Cape Town (UCT). The fields of study at UCT include different
areas of sciences; and many others. The scholarship includes comprehensive
financial assistance with visa applications, travel, tuition, living expenses,
medical aid and accommodation. These scholarships cover the full period of
study and are renewable annually. The scholarship application has to be
submitted no later than 31 August 2021.
Deadline: 31 August 2021
TRACE and Alfred Friendly provide
fellowships to strengthen investigative journalism (including reporting on
environmental crimes, climate change and others). The program provides training
seminars at the Missouri School of Journalism in Columbia (USA). The fellowship
covers all costs of program-related international and domestic travel, health
insurance and provides a monthly stipend to cover basic living expenses.
Candidates must be between 25-35 years old and have at least three years of
experience as a journalist at a print, online or broadcast media outlet. The
fellowship is open to early-career journalists from developing countries.
Complete applications must be submitted by 31 August 2021.
Deadline: 31 August 2021
TWAS invites scientists from least
developed countries to carry out collaborative research projects. Scientists
have the opportunity to visit research laboratories in Trieste (Italy) to carry
out research work in genetic engineering and biotechnology. TWAS will cover
travel expenses and provide subsistence costs for research stays of up to 6
months. The deadline for receipt of applications is 31 August 2021.
Deadline: 31 August 2021
TWAS invites scientists from least
developed countries to carry out collaborative research projects. Scientists
have the opportunity to visit research laboratories in Cape Town (South Africa)
or New Delhi (India) to carry out research work in genetic engineering and
biotechnology. TWAS will cover travel expenses and provide subsistence costs
for research stays of up to 6 months. The deadline for receipt of applications
is 31 August 2021.
Deadline: 31 August 2021
The TWAS-CUI Fellowship Program for
Postgraduate Research offers fellowships to young scientists from developing
countries (other than Pakistan) who wish to obtain their PhD in natural
sciences. Fellowships are tenable in the departments and laboratories of the
campuses of the COMSATS University Islamabad (Pakistan). Duration is from six
months to a maximum of 3 years (18 months for a sandwich program). CUI will
provide a monthly stipend which should be used to cover living costs. The call
for applications is open until 31 August 2021.
Deadline: 1 September 2021
The Heinrich Böll Foundation annually
funds graduate and doctoral students across all subjects and nationalities for
university studies in Germany. Preference is for applicants working in the
subject areas of the Foundation such as climate and energy, resource
governance, and ecology and green development (among others). The special focus
regions for international students are Central and Eastern Europe; EU
neighborhood countries and the CIS; the Middle East and North Africa;
transition and newly industrialized countries; and conflict regions worldwide.
Applicants should be capable in the German language. The deadline for
international applications (i.e., from outside Germany) is 01 March and 01
September of each year.
Deadline: 1 September 2021
The Regional Studies Association (RSA)
covers issues in the fields of climate change, energy, migration, and economic
development. RSA makes grants to individual researchers in support of their
research on a topic related to regional studies and regional science.
Individuals can apply for up to £5 thousand. This scheme is restricted to RSA
members who have already published in the field of regional studies and/or
regional science. Grants have no geographical limitation, past grant holders
come from Egypt, Argentina, and China. Expressions of Interest have to be
submitted by 01 September 2021.
Deadline: 5 September 2021
The Specializing Master aims to strengthen
transversal knowledge and support African Universities by contributing to
upgrading their staff and nurturing a qualified generation of skilled young
researchers and lecturers. The program is designed around 6 didactic modules (1
intro module, 2 transversal modules, 3 technical modules). The course is
designed for young talents with an academic perspective: young lecturers and
junior researchers. Scholarships covering the entire cost of the Master will be
available for 35 applicants. The application deadline is 05 September 2021.
Deadline: 7 September 2021
The Atlantic Project Awards honor projects
that showcase success stories and best practices for a more sustainable
Atlantic ocean and Atlantic coastal communities. Projects may focus on blue
economy, ocean literacy, marine renewable energy, ocean health and resilient
coasts, as well as international Atlantic Ocean cooperation. Eligibility
extends to professionals, entrepreneurs, organizations, research institutions,
maritime clusters, associations and NGOs. Note that the Awards only showcase
funded projects (in progress or completed). Project ideas are not eligible. The
winner will be invited to the 7th Atlantic Stakeholder Conference (Ireland,
October 2021). The deadline for applications is 07 September 2021.
Deadline: 7 September 2021
The Business Partnership Facility (BPF)
awards subsidies to support and develop private sector involvement in
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in developing countries. Projects
submitted under this call must contribute to achieving at least one clearly
identified SDG. The BPF provides non-refundable grants between €50 thousand
and €200 thousand that represent a maximum 50% of the total investment.
Eligible countries include several from Asia, Latin America, the Middle East
and North Africa, and Sub-Saharan Africa (full list of eligible countries is
provided in the call). Partnerships must comprise actors from the private
sector, civil society, academia and/or the public sector, with at least one
organization from the for-profit private sector. The application deadline is 07
September 2021.
Deadline: 10 September 2021
Feed the Minds supports projects which
empower people in least developed, low income and lower to middle income
countries through the Education for Change program. Projects are implemented by
local non-governmental organizations or community-based organizations working
to support marginalized communities. Specific projects include vocational training,
agriculture, on-farm and off farm income generating activities. Medium projects
with budgets between £25 thousand and £150 thousand will be supported.
Applications should be submitted before 10 September 2021.
United States Agency for International Development
Deadline: 13 September 2021
The United States Agency for International
Development (USAID) seeks concept papers from qualified entities to implement
the Scaling Sustainability and Resilience of Community Conservancies and
Coastal Ecosystems of Kenya program. The goal of this activity is to improve
the resilience of vulnerable populations and environments by increasing the
capability of local communities to mitigate against recurrent environmental,
economic, socio and political risks. USAID intends to provide US$9.8 million to
prevent the loss of biodiversity, up to US$2.5 million for Water Supply,
Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and US$2 million for Feed the Future activities.
Eligibility extends to non-profit and for-profit organizations. The closing
date for applications is 13 September 2021.
Deadline: 14 September 2021
TWAS-SISSA-Lincei invites young scientists
from least developed countries to carry out collaborative research projects in
Physics, Neuroscience, Mathematics, Science Outreach as well as COVID-related
projects and that fall under the umbrella of the United Nations Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs). Scientists have the opportunity to visit research
laboratories in Trieste (Italy) to carry out research work in scientific fields
within the SISSA portfolio. TWAS will cover travel expenses and provide
subsistence costs for the stay in Italy. The deadline for receipt of
applications is 14 September 2021.
Deadline: 15 September 2021
The Afri-Plastics Challenge seeks proposals
that focus on solving the marine plastics problem in Sub-Saharan Africa. The
Challenge aims to reduce marine plastics by developing and scaling innovative
solutions to plastic mismanagement. Challenge prizes are competitions that
offer a reward for the first or best solution to a problem. The process
identifies the most promising and supports them with seed funding and expert
support to develop the idea further. Applicants must be formally constituted and
operating in Sub-Saharan Africa as either a registered business or
non-governmental organization. The closing date for applications is 15
September 2021.
Deadline: 15 September 2021
The Great Thinkers International Fellowship
Program seeks young enthusiastic people with ideas and passion to push humanity
forward by working on the UN SDGs. The program is open to all kinds of
changemakers, including, but not limited to, keynote speakers, authors,
philosophers, travelers, artists, musicians, poets, activists, and
entrepreneurs. During the fellowship, fellows will be engaged in producing
online blogs, talks, events, etc. and gain access to a global network of
thinkers. The application deadline is 15 September 2021.
Deadline: 18 September 2021
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 18 September 2021 will automatically be awarded this
scholarship (please read the instructions carefully).
Deadline: 20 September 2021
The Regional Studies Association (RSA)
covers issues in the fields of climate change, energy, migration, and economic
development. RSA makes grants to researchers interested in establishing
networks for research collaboration. The maximum funding is £10 thousand for
newly established networks; and £7,500 for renewing networks. A research
network must be organised and managed by active RSA members. Networks are
typically made up of individuals from different countries, without any
geographical limitation. The application deadline is 20 September 2021.
Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement
Deadline: 22 September 2021
The Tyler Prize for Environmental
Achievement grants US$200 thousand to recognize exceptional accomplishments in
environmental science, energy, or medicine. The Tyler Prize can be awarded to
living individuals or public or private institutions anywhere in the world.
Several past prize winners have been distinguished in scientific and technical
areas such as the global nitrogen cycle, global biodiversity assessments,
wastewater treatment in developing countries, and others relevant to the link
between environment and development. The closing date for nominations is 22
September 2021.
Deadline: 23 September 2021
The Young One World Lead2030 Challenge for
SDG 3 seeks innovative, youth-led projects which tackle the causes of air
pollution and focus on the long-term health of young people. Projects should
focus on cities or communities with high levels of air pollution or
pollution-related illness. The challenge welcomes solutions from young
innovators (18-30 years old). The winner will receive a US$50 thousand project
startup grant and 12-months of mentorship from a team of AstraZeneca Young
Health Programme professionals. The application deadline is 23 September 2021.
Geneva Centre for Security Policy
Deadline: 23 September 2021
The Geneva Centre for Security Policy
(GCSP) offers a prize to recognize deserving individuals or organizations that
have an innovative approach to addressing international security challenges.
The prize seeks to reward the most ground-breaking contribution of the year in
the form of an initiative, invention, research publication, or organization.
All disciplines and fields are relevant (including global environmental
security). The amount of the prize is CHF 10 thousand. The application deadline
is 23 September 2021.
Deadline: 24 September 2021
The United Nations – Nippon Foundation
Fellowship provides government officials and other mid-level professionals from
developing states with advanced training on ocean affairs and the law of the
sea. The 9-month fellowship program is composed of two consecutive phases which
provide fellows with advanced and customized research and training opportunities.
Fellows will receive a stipend each month during their fellowship. The stipend
is intended to cover the cost of lodging, boarding and other essentials such as
local transport. In addition to the stipend, fellows will be provided with a
book allowance of US$100 per month. Candidates must be between the ages of 25
and 40. The call for applications is open until 24 September 2021.
Deadline: 24 September 2021
The Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence
(EiR) scheme aims to increase the knowledge and awareness in UK universities of
cutting edge industrial science, research and innovation. The scheme provides
industrial scientists and entrepreneurs with the opportunity to spend one day a
week at a university developing their project. The EiR awards are for one year.
The value of the scheme is up to a maximum of £20 thousand. The scheme is open
to applicants of any nationality, who are eligible to work in the UK.
Applicants should have a background in science and engineering. The deadline
for applications is 24 September 2021.
Deadline: 27 September 2021
The Johnson & Johnson Scholars Award
Program supports female STEM2D leaders (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math,
Manufacturing and Design). The Scholar Award is paid to the university of the
recipient in support of her studies and research. Applicants must be assistant
female professors or have a global equivalent faculty position at an accredited
academic university, institution or design school. The Scholars Program is open
to females from all around the world. The application process closes on 27
September 2021.
Deadline: 27 September 2021
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 27 September 2021.
UK Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
Deadline: 29 September 2021
BBSRC seeks collaborative research projects
involving collaborative research with at least one company and one academic
partner. Case Studies from the LINKS scheme include the themes of agriculture,
sustainable energy and climate change. Applicants from industry and academia
can request a maximum of £2 million per project. Projects must be based in the
UK, however, where a suitable company cannot be found in the UK, an overseas
partnership may be possible. Applications must be submitted by 29 September
2021.
International
Center for New Media
Deadline: 30 September 2021
Nominations are open for the World Summit
Awards (WSA) and the WSA Young Innovators awards (young social entrepreneurs
under 26 years of age). Start-ups and social entrepreneurs are asked to submit
their local digital innovations with high social impact. The 8 award categories
include one on Environment & Green Energy (climate, sustainable resources,
agriculture). The winner does not receive a monetary award but does benefit
from partnerships and integrations. Applications are accepted from companies,
organizations or individuals. Deadline to apply for WSA and WSA Young
Innovators is 30 September 2021.
Deadline: 30 September 2021
The Loyola Foundation supports family-based
charitable organizations in less developed countries worldwide. Past grants
have helped finance the installation of solar power plants, water wells, or the
construction of churches, schools, and health clinics. Generally, the
Foundation accepts requests up to US$20 thousand. Projects must be part of an
overseas catholic mission activity. Completed applications must be received by
30 September 2021.
Deadline: 30 September 2021
The Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition
(CEC) invites entrepreneurs from all around the world to submit innovative
answers and ideas to solve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Young
entrepreneurs (age 15-35) submit their ideas and projects in the Youth Citizen
Entrepreneurship category. Entrepreneurs over 30 years apply to the Adult
Citizen Entrepreneurship category. The winners receive a certificate and
international recognition. The deadline for entries is 30 September 2021.
Deadline: 30 September 2021
The Women for Africa Foundation has
launched the 7th Edition of its "Science by Women" program. The
program aims to promote African women’s leadership in scientific research and
technology transfer, and to foster the capacity of the research centers in
their home countries. Thematic areas include agriculture and food security;
water; energy and climate change; and several others. Each Spanish Centers of
Excellence will host one senior woman researcher for a six-month fellowship.
Eligibility to apply extends to women who are nationals of any African country,
and who have a PhD, with at least three years of postdoctoral experience. The
application deadline is 30 September 2021.
Deadline: 1 October 2021
The Woodrow Wilson Center offers a 9-month
residential fellowship to scholars, practitioners, journalists and public
intellectuals. Fellows conduct research in their areas of interest, while
interacting with policymakers in Washington and Wilson Center staff and other
scholars in residence. The Center accepts proposals that address key challenges
confronting the United States and the world. The Center offers a stipend of
US$90 thousand. Fellows are responsible for their own health insurance and
travel expenses. The application deadline is 01 October 2021.
Deadline: 1 October 2021
The TWAS Visiting Expert Program supports
visits of internationally renowned scientists to research institutions located
in developing countries, especially least-developed countries. Only persons who
have attained international recognition in their fields of science will be
considered for support. Nominations of women are particularly welcomed.
Applications are made jointly by the host institution in the developing country
and the visiting expert. The deadline for applications is 01 October 2021.
Deadline: 1 October 2021
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) offers
eLearning opportunities in technical elements of Biotechnology Policy to
regulators, governmental risk assessors, and relevant technical experts in
least developed countries. The content constitutes a blend of multimedia
training materials, complete with exercises and tests. The deadline for receipt
of applications is 01 October 2021.
Deadline: 4 October 2021
Microsoft seeks proposals from around the
world that focus on the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning to
better monitor and manage Earth’s natural systems for a more sustainable
future. Funding supports the creation and deployment of open source trained
models and algorithms in the focus core areas of climate change, biodiversity,
agriculture, and water. The grant provides software developers with Azure
compute credits worth up to US$15 thousand. Submissions are accepted on a
rolling basis. The two remaining revision deadlines for project submission in
2021 are 05 July and 04 October 2021.
Deadline: 8 October 2021
Acumen and IKEA invite applications for a
Social Entrepreneurship accelerator program designed to support social
entrepreneurs to develop a scalable business model. The 19-week program aims to
strengthen the capacity of social enterprises in East Africa. Social
enterprises (non-profit or for-profit) based in Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia or
Rwanda are invited to apply. Participants will have the opportunity to compete
for US$25 thousand in seed funding. The program runs from 08 June to 08 October
2021. Applicants are advised to apply before the start of the workshops.
Deadline: 8 October 2021
The Halcyon Incubator program equips
early-stage social entrepreneurs from all around the world with support to
transform their ideas into scalable and sustainable ventures. Ventures may be
for-profit, hybrid, or undecided, as long as the core mission is to create
measurable social change. (Note: This may include business ideas in
agriculture, sustainable energy, or sustainable development.) Ventures
structured as ‘non-profit’ will only be considered if they have a product
or service they are selling. Partnerships (ventures co-founded and led by two
individuals) are eligible. Selected entrepreneurs will receive a $10 thousand
stipend per venture for food and living expenses during the residency phase,
mentorship, one-on-one coaching, and 5 months of free workspace at Halcyon
House. Applications are accepted until 08 October 2021.
Deadline: 11 October 2021
The L'Oreal Foundation gives scholarships
to doctoral and postdoctoral women scientists in several world regions. The
program is exclusively dedicated to the national and regional Young Talents.
Fellowship amounts range from €10 thousand to €15 thousand. The available
fellowships, eligibility requirements, and specifications are determined by
region and/or country. The application deadline is 11 October 2021.
Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in
Higher Education
Deadline: 12 October 2021
The Orange Knowledge Program (OKP) makes
scholarships to mid-career professionals from selected developing countries for
short courses (duration 2 weeks to 12 months) and master's programs (duration
12-24 months). Eligible countries as well as eligible courses are listed in the
announcement. Interested applicants need to first select a course and then
contact the education institution of the course and ask how to apply for the
scholarship. The scholarship program offers three application rounds each year.
The current application deadlines are 23 March, 29 June and 12 October 2021.
Deadline: 15 October 2021
The Deutsches Museum in Munich offers
scholarships to research scholars interested in working for 6-12 months on
projects involving the museum's collections. The museum for innovative research
focuses on scientific processes and the changing cultures of technology
including Natural Sciences, such as Astronomy, Nanotechnology and
Biotechnology. Applicants have to base their projects on the collections of the
Deutsches Museum and cooperate closely with museum staff when formulating their
research proposals. The museum offers two types of scholar-in residence
stipends: Pre-doctoral stipends of €7,500 (six months) or €15 thousand
(full year); and Post-doctoral stipends of €15 thousand (six months) or €30
thousand (full year). There are no restrictions regarding nationality. The
application deadline is 15 October 2021.
Deadline: 15 October 2021
The Shuttleworth Foundation offers
fellowships to individuals from all around the world to implement their
innovative ideas for social change. (Note: This could possibly include thematic
areas important in the Terra Viva Grants Directory.) The fellowship grant
covers the cost of the fellow’s time for a year. The amount varies and is
determined by each fellow’s salary equivalent outside of the fellowship.
Application deadline is 15 October 2021.
Deadline: 15 October 2021
The U.S. Embassy in Conakry provides small
grants to registered self-help groups and community-based organizations in
Guinea. Grants are made in support of projects that improve living conditions
in local communities, including but not limited to water-related projects or
income generating activities such as agriculture and fisheries. Awards range
from US$5 thousand to US$15 thousand. Eligibility extends to not-for-profit organizations,
including village associations, women’s groups and civil society
organizations. The closing date for applications is 15 October 2021.
Deadline: 17 October 2021
The Commonwealth Youth Awards for
Excellence in Development Work recognize individuals ages 15 to 29 who lead
innovative development projects in themes that include agriculture, small
enterprise, skills training, climate change, environmental protection,
sustainable livelihoods, and poverty reduction. The program selects regional
winners from each of Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and the Pacific. Winners are
awarded grants of up to a total of £5 thousand in total to advance their projects.
The application deadline is 17 October 2021.
Miller
Center for Social Entrepreneurship
Deadline: 22 October 2021
The Miller Center seeks applications for an
online accelerator program focused on social enterprises that support women’s
economic empowerment. The program does not provide financial assistance but
offers mentorship and capacity building. It is designed for established social
entrepreneurs that directly serve people living in poverty. Non-profit,
for-profit, or hybrid social enterprises that have a clear commitment to an
earned revenue model with the potential for scale are all encouraged to apply.
Social enterprises have to be women-owned or women-led and offer products or services
that substantially improve the lives of women and girls. There are no
geographical limitations. Applications for the online program cohort are due by
22 October 2021.
Worldwide
Universities Network
Deadline: 22 October 2021
The WUN Research Development Fund (RDF)
provides grants of up to £10 thousand for one year to foster research
collaborations among academic staff (faculty) at WUN member universities.
Applications are open to researchers from WUN member institutions. The RDF
supports research projects that fall under the network’s principal research
theme of sustainable development. The closing date is 22 October 2021. (Note:
Most WUN member universities have earlier internal submission deadlines, and
prospective applicants should contact their local WUN Coordinator as soon as
possible.)
Deadline: 24 October 2021
Together Women Rise (formerly 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 organizations
with a fiscal sponsor. Dining for Women has two annual grant cycles. The
deadlines for 2021 are 24 April and 24 October 2021.
Deadline: 27 October 2021
The Earth Institute at Columbia University
invites applications for 2-year postdoctoral fellowships that contribute to
understanding critical scientific and social issues in global sustainable
development. Specific areas of research include food security, energy systems,
climate change, poverty reduction, disease, and environmental degradation. The
multi-disciplinary program is open to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens who received
their doctoral degrees within five years of beginning their appointments. The
deadline for applications is 27 October 2021.
Organization for Women in Science for the Developing
World
Deadline: 28 October 2021
The call for applications for the 2022
OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards for Early Career Women Scientists in the
Developing World is open. The applicant must be a woman who has received her
PhD in a scientific discipline within the previous ten years and whose current
scientific research is related to the area of climate action and the
environment. In addition, the applicant must have lived and worked in one of 66
scientifically and technologically lagging countries in Africa, the Arab
region, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America and the Caribbean. The winner receives
a cash prize of US$5 thousand and an all-expenses-paid trip to attend the
Awards Ceremony to be held at the annual meeting of the American Association
for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in February 2022. The deadline for
submitted applications is 28 October 2021.
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Deadline: 31 October 2021
The Georg Forster Research Award supports
the work of accomplished researchers who are expected to continue to develop
research-based solutions to specific challenges facing transition and
developing countries. Nominees must be nationals of a developing or transition
country, excluding the People's Republic of China and India. The award amount
is €60 thousand. Additionally, award winners are invited to conduct a
research project of their own choosing in Germany in close collaboration with a
specialist colleague. To support the collaboration, the Foundation may grant
additional funding of up to €25 thousand. Nominations for the Award must be
submitted by an established academic employed by a university or research
institution in Germany. The closing date for nominations is 31 October 2021.
Deadline: 31 October 2021
Grinnell College invites nominations for
the 2022 Grinnell Prize. The Grinnell Prize of US$50 thousand will be awarded
to individuals who show creativity, commitment, and extraordinary
accomplishment in effecting positive social change. Past nominations have
spanned a diversity of social issues related to agriculture and hunger relief,
conservation and environment, and many other thematic areas. Nominees may be
nationals of any country who have earned a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
between 2006 and 2022. Nominees must be nominated by a third party. The closing
date for nominations is 31 October 2021.
Deadline: 31 October 2021
The IDEX Fellowship Program aims to build
the capacity of young professionals for social enterprise in areas such as
agriculture, education, clean energy, sanitation, healthcare, livelihoods, and
impact investing. The program provides six months of leadership training in
enterprise development, including field placements at social enterprises in
India. Candidates should be 21 to 35 years old, with a minimum of one to three
years of professional work experience. IDEX offers a limited number of partial
scholarships on program tuition to a select number of candidates. The application
deadline is 31 October 2021.
Indian
National Academy of Sciences
Deadline: 31 October 2021
India's National Science Academy
administers the JRD-Tata Fellowships to support visiting scientists from the
developing world and promote South-South cooperation. The program is open to
applicants from developing countries (except India) younger than age 45, and
who possess doctorate or masters degrees in science or equivalent degrees in
engineering/medicine. Past participants have included several in agriculture,
biological sciences, and geo-sciences. The fellowship is for three months and
includes transportation, maintenance allowance, accommodation, and
contingencies. The application deadlines are 30 April and 31 October of each
year.
Deadline: 31 October 2021
The Lawrence Foundation makes grants to
U.S. nonprofit organizations for projects in environment, human services, and
other themes. There is no restriction on the geographical area where grant
activities can be implemented. The average grant size is between US$5 thousand
and US$10 thousand. The deadlines for applications are 30 April and 31 October
of each year.
Deadline: 1 November 2021
Bridges for Enterprise (BfE) works with
social impact startups from Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America.
The Incubation Program supports entrepreneurs seeking to solve some of the
world’s most urgent challenges. The program is open to for-profit and
non-profit social enterprises and startups at the pre-seed or seed stage.
Participating entrepreneurs receive 3 to 4 months of professional advice and
mentorship. Applications can be submitted on a rolling basis year-round.
However, social entrepreneurs must submit their application before specific
deadlines to be considered for specific cohorts: 01 May (Autumn Cohort) and 01
November (Spring Cohort).
Iran Ministry of Science and Technology
Deadline: 1 November 2021
The Khwarizmi International Award
recognizes outstanding scientific achievements made by researchers, inventors,
and innovators from all over the world. The disciplinary fields include
Agriculture, Natural Resources, Animal Sciences & Veterinary Medicine,
Biotechnology, Green Technologies, among others. The deadline for submission is
01 November 2021.
UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Deadline: 2 November 2021
The Chevening Scholarships provide full or
partial funding for full-time courses at postgraduate level, normally a
one-year master’s degree, in any subject at any UK university. Chevening
Scholars come from 150 countries, excluding the USA and the EU. Applicants
complete the application forms for their chosen universities. The available
courses include subjects such as agriculture, conservation, climate change, and
others. The current application closes 02 November 2021.
Deadline: 3 November 2021
Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) offers
two-week academic summer programs for high school students from all around the
world. The program offers four interdisciplinary sessions on campus at Yale
(USA), including sessions on Innovations in Science & Technology and
Solving Global Challenges. YYGS offers the opportunity for students to apply
for need-based financial aid. Furthermore, YYGS will waive the application fee
if it constitutes a significant financial burden for the student’s family.
The application deadline is 03 November 2021.
Deadline: 5 November 2021
The Spirit of Innovation Challenge is a
worldwide competition for youth ages 13-18 to create commercially viable
products or services to address issues of global sustainability. Categories
include "Energy and Environment", among others, and a special
category on “Ocean Plastic Pollutionâ€. Ideas are submitted by student
teams, which can be international, if desired. There is a fee for team
registration (discounted rates may apply for qualified title one schools or
special circumstances). The winning teams are offered seed money to continue
the development of their ideas. The application deadline for round 1 (investor
pitch) is 05 November 2021.
Deadline: 5 November 2021
Schlumberger Foundation's “Faculty of the
Future†supports women in developing and emerging economies to pursue PhD and
postdoctoral studies at the international level. Grants are in the physical
sciences, engineering, and related fields -- including past grants in subjects
such as ecology and environment. Grants can be up to US$50 thousand per year
for PhD courses and a maximum of US$40 thousand for post-doc research programs.
The deadline to submit new applications is 05 November 2021.
American Association for the Advancement of University
Women
Deadline: 15 November 2021
The American Association for the
Advancement of University Women (AAAUW) provides support for women pursuing
full-time graduate or postdoctoral study in the USA who are not U.S. citizens
or permanent residents. Preference is given to women who show prior commitment
to the advancement of women and girls through civic, community, or professional
work. Fellows represent all subject areas, including those important in the
Terra Viva Grants Directory. Fellows receive between US$18 thousand and US$30
thousand to pursue their studies. The deadline for the submission of
applications is 15 November 2021.
Energy
Globe Award for Sustainability
Deadline: 15 November 2021
The Energy Globe Award recognizes outstanding
projects worldwide that conserve and protect natural resources, and that employ
renewable energy. Energy Globe seeks innovative projects and smart technologies
in six categories: Earth, Fire, Water, Air, Youth, and a new special category
Sustainable Start-Up. The international winners in each of five categories
receive €2000 in prize money. Applicants can be individuals as well as
organizations (i.e., private companies and corporations, development NGOs,
community associations, government agencies, universities, and others) that
contribute to climate change and other environmental issues. The deadline for
applications is 15 November 2021.
iF International Forum Design GmbH
Deadline: 18 November 2021
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 (student concepts will not be accepted). There is no
deadline, projects can be submitted on a continuous basis. The winners will be
decided twice per year, after 27 May and 18 November 2021.
Deadline: 21 November 2021
The School Enterprise Challenge is an
international business program for schools run by the educational charity Teach
A Man To Fish. It guides and supports teachers and students to plan and set up
real, sustainable school businesses and generate real profits to help support
their school or a social cause of their choice. Thematic areas include
agriculture, drinking water and sanitation, and the environment, among others.
Prizes are between US$250 and US$5 thousand, including in-kind donations like
laptops and cameras. Please note that only pre-primary schools, primary
schools, secondary schools and technical/vocational colleges are eligible
(universities are not eligible to apply). The deadlines for project submission
are 21 May, 21 August, and 21 November 2021.
Deadline: 30 November 2021
The Beit Trust supports projects for
health, education, welfare, and environment in Malawi and Zambia (Note: Due to
uncertainties within Zimbabwe, funds for the construction of major projects are
not being committed at this time). 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
should be submitted by the end of May and November each year.
Deadline: 30 November 2021
The Regional Studies Association (RSA)
covers issues in the fields of climate change, energy, migration, and economic
development. RSA makes travel grants of up to £500 to its members to present
their work, network and participate in non-RSA events. (Note: non-members are
encouraged to apply and join RSA). Grants have no geographical limitation.
Applications are accepted twice a year. The deadlines for travel grant
applications are 29 May and 30 November 2021.
Deadline: 30 November 2021
Smithsonian.com accepts submissions from
photographers worldwide in the theme of "Natural World," among other
categories. The Grand Prize is US$2,500 and the winners in each category will
receive US$500 each. The deadline for submissions is 30 November 2021.
Environmental Research and Education Foundation
Deadline: 1 December 2021
The Environmental Research and Education
Foundation (EREF) offers research grants on the management of solid wastes.
Topics include waste minimization; recycling; waste conversion to energy,
biofuels, chemicals, and other products; waste diversion to other uses; and
landfills. There are no geographical restrictions on institutions that can
apply. Previously awarded grants have ranged from US$15 thousand to over US$500
thousand (with an average grant amount of US$160 thousand). The deadlines for
pre-proposals are 01 May and 01 December 2021.
United
Nations Women's Guild Vienna
Deadline: 1 December 2021
The United Nations Women's Guild annually
makes grants to registered charities in support of projects in education and
health that benefit disadvantaged children around the world. Past projects
include many focusing on clean drinking water in communities and schools. The
maximum grant is €10 thousand. Applications are accepted in Arabic, Chinese,
English, French, German, Russian, and Spanish. The application deadline is 01
December 2021.
Right Sharing of World Resources
Deadline: 30 December 2021
Right Sharing of World Resources (RSWR) makes
seed grants to support income-generating projects led by women. RSWR's current
priorities are grassroots organizations selected states and districts of India;
Quaker groups in Kenya and Sierra Leone. Projects include many in the
production and sale of fruits and vegetables; meat and milk; grain crops; fish;
fuelwood; and other enterprises associated with small-scale agriculture and
rural livelihoods. Grants are usually up to a maximum US$5,500 per year (but
many are considerably smaller), for a maximum of five years. The next
application deadline is 30 December 2021. (However, RSWR recommends earlier
submissions of at least a month prior to the deadline to allow time for
revisions.)
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Deadline: 31 December 2021
The DAAD offers scholarships to qualified
individuals from eligible developing countries for post-graduate studies at
German universities in development-related subjects. The program (EPOS) is open
to individuals who completed their previous academic degrees no longer than six
years previously; who have at least two years of professional experience; and
who are nationals of countries receiving official development assistance (DAC
list of the OECD). The available courses range across water resources;
renewable energy; land management and tenure; agricultural sciences; forest
sciences; ecology; nature conservation; environmental governance; and many
others. Most scholarship deadlines for the 2022-2023 intake fall between August
2021 through December 2021, varying by courses (check carefully).
Deadline: 31 December 2021
small and growing businesses in Africa.
Grants support start-ups and growing businesses in agriculture, fisheries,
energy and water sectors. Small business owners can apply for financing between
US$100 thousand and US$1.5 million. Businesses that operate in Nigeria, Ghana,
Senegal, Ivory Coast, Egypt, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Uganda
are eligible to apply. The application deadline is 31 December 2021.
Deadline: 31 December 2021
MDPI, a publisher of peer-reviewed, open
access journals, invites nominations for the Remote Sensing 2022 Young
Investigator Award. The winner will receive CHF2000. This prize will be given
to one young investigator in recognition of their contribution to the
advancement of remote sensing science or applications. Candidates must be under
35 years and be nominated by senior researchers. The deadline for nominations
is 31 December 2021.
UK National Research Foundation
Deadline: 31 December 2021
The UK National Research Foundation (NRF)
makes research grants and scholarships to students worldwide (but mainly South
African citizens) to pursue studies in all areas of Science, Engineering,
Technology, Social Sciences and Humanities. The allocation of funds is
demand-driven. There is no maximum or minimum proposal request. The NRF makes
one call for proposals starting in February of each year. Please note that
institutions set their own much earlier internal closing dates for
applications, therefore, applicants must check the deadlines of each individual
program very carefully. The call closes 31 December 2021.
