A G R I C U L T U R AL
Research
The
Essential Electronic Agricultural Library (TEEAL) is a full-text and
searchable database of articles from high-quality research journals in agriculture and
related sciences, housed at Cornell University in the
USA. TEEAL is an offline tool, not requiring internet or a phone line. For
eligible universities and research institutions in low-income EU-ACP
countries (Africa, Caribbean,
and Pacific), CTA in the Netherlands will provide the initial investment for the
TEEAL base collection (equivalent to US$5 thousand) and the update in
the following year. Applications can be made in English or French.
The CS Fund and Warsh-Mott Legacy take
an activist approach in making grants
to defend traditional management of agriculture and natural
resources in the Global South. Specific interests includes protecting local seeds and reducing chemicals in agriculture; regulating the introduction of genetically modified organisms; and supporting communities in their self-governance of natural resources. Recent grants include several for Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa. Most grants are under US$20 thousand. Letters of inquiry can be sent at any time.
The AQUAEXCEL2020 project invites
proposals from European research groups for scientific research that utilizes
the aquaculture experimental facilities of any of their participating
aquaculture research infrastructures. The transnational access program offers
access to facilities and expertise not available in the applicants’ own
country. Interested researchers can propose projects that involve visits to the
chosen research infrastructure for periods of up to three months. Associated
travel and subsistence expenses will be paid for. Applications have to be
submitted by 06 March 2020.
The Chinese
Academy of Sciences (CAS) invites applications for the ANSO Scholarship for
Young Talents to pursue Masters and PhD studies in China. Eligible fields of
study include agricultural sciences, various fields of biology, and other areas
of the natural sciences and engineering. The program will award scholarships to
non-Chinese applicants worldwide. The maximum age of applicants is 30 (master)
and 35 (PhD). Applicants are required to provide proof of proficiency of
English or Chinese language. The application deadline is 31 March 2020.
The Common Fund
for Commodities (CFC) is inviting applicants for support of commodity
development activities in its member countries. The CFC provides a range of
financial and technical instruments in support or business activities
contributing to commodity sector development in Developing Countries. Examples
include agriculture, commodity value addition and trade, minerals and
metals. Besides generating a viable financial return, eligible activities
should also deliver a measurable social and environmental impact.
Deadline: 15 April 2020
Agribusiness
EIT Food seeks 3 organizations based
in the Southern Europe (including Turkey) and 2 organizations based in the
Eastern Europe to organize a capacity building program for women in
agri-business. The aim of this program is to find innovative solutions that
tackle the problems faced by women entrepreneurs, develop early-stage startups
and create new female led agrifood businesses. The selected organization will
receive funding of up to €21 thousand to cover the costs of the 3 startup
events/workshops and additional activities. Please note that this is a call to
become an organizer of the project activities not a call for participation in
the program. The application deadline is 06 March
2020.
The World
Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger
worldwide, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with
communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. The program seeks profit
and non-profit organizations with great ideas and bold solutions to solve
hunger globally. The Innovation Accelerator
offers financial
support, training and access to WFP partners and technical experts.
Selected teams get an opportunity
to develop their projects and receive up to US$ 100 thousand.
Applications for the 2020 Program (Cohort II) have to be submitted by 08 March 2020.
African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) invites applications for the One Planet Fellowship. The Fellowship seeks to build a network of African and European scientist leaders to help Africa’s smallholder farmers adapt to climate change. Applicants who are a citizen of the following Sub-sahara African countries are eligible to apply: Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo, and Zambia. Selected candidates will participate in intensive training workshops aimed at fostering leadership skills, strengthening scientific research skills including integrating gender into their research. The call for applications closes on
31 March 2020.
The Partnership for Research and
Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) launches a new call for proposals.
Projects should aim to develop eco-friendly food products based on traditional
Mediterranean recipes and ingredients, in order to satisfy consumer demand in
terms of healthiness and use of local ingredients as an element of cultural
identity. Projects can request up to €2 million for a period of 36-48 months.
Companies/enterprises, non-profit organisations, NGOs, public research
organisations, and universities from the following non-EU countries are
eligible: Israel, Tunisia, Turkey, Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Morocco.
The deadline for pre-proposals is 01 April 2020.
Techstars provides funding and mentorship programs for
entrepreneurs. Techstars Impact Accelerator is for for-profit founders building
tech to solve social & environmental problems. Techstars Farm to Fork
Accelerator is for entrepreneurs focusing on the tech/digital side of food and
agriculture. The Techstars Sustainability Accelerator, in Partnership with The
Nature Conservancy, is for entrepreneurs with commercially viable technologies
that can rapidly scale to help sustainably provide food and water and address
global issues like climate change. Each selected project team receives up to
$100 thousand startup investment. Application deadline is 05 April or 10 May 2020 for most programs.
(please check application deadlines carefully).
Bio-diversity, Environment, Climate
change
CI and IUCN intend to support indigenous peoples and communities who are genuine custodians / caretakers of their collective territories and areas. The deadline is 30 April 2020
Ashoka — Act for Biodiversity Challenge
The “Act for Biodiversity
Challenge,” supported by Vittel, seeks already-implemented solutions that
engage people and organizations across sectors to preserve and restore
biodiversity. Solutions can be designed for agriculture, urban environments,
and forests. The applicants must be a nonprofit, for-profit, hybrid
organization, or have a fiscal sponsor with an already implemented project
beyond the idea stage (pilot projects are eligible). Up to four winners will
receive a cash prize (a total of CHF 60 thousand will be distributed among the
winners). Applications have to be submitted by
03
March 2020.
The Agropolis
Foundation seeks to promote the agro-ecological transition by promoting
practices and solutions which conserve natural renewable resources. Therefore,
the Foundation invites research and project proposals along three transversal
axes: Agriculture and climate change: adaptation and mitigation (Axis 1);
Conservation and sustainable management of biodiversity (Axis 2); Responsible
production and consumption (Axis 3). The call will finance two types of
projects. Type 1 projects may request between €150 thousand and €250 thousand,
Type 2 projects may request between €20 thousand and €25 thousand. The lead
proponent should be from one of the research units belonging to the
Foundation’s scientific network. The application deadline is 03 March 2020.
The Climate Change, Agriculture and
Food Security (CCAFS) and Roots Tubers and Bananas (RTB) research programs of
the CGIAR have co-invested in a mini-project to be implemented by the
International Potato Centre (CIP) and the International Institute of Tropical
Agriculture (IITA) that will provide a proof of concept for a systematic
approach towards strategising and prioritizing innovations on climate-smart
agriculture in RTB systems, based on well-informed decisions about target
breeding traits and entry points for resilient farm management in specific
target regions. In particular, the project aims to assess the impacts of
climate-change scenarios on RTB crops, and will mainly focus on: i) developing
relevant analytics of impact on cassava, potato, sweet potato, and banana; and
ii) develop relevant capacity/partnerships for advancing the methodology and
insights from the pilot initiative. It is envisioned that evidence from this
pilot will be valuable for breeding and agronomy research that is focused on
delivering ‘climate-smart’ options/packages for smallholder farming systems.
The deadline for submission is 21:00 (Central Africa Time), 20th March 2020.
CLIFF-GRADS
is a joint initiative of the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change (CCAFS)
low emissions agriculture flagship and the Global Research Alliance on
Agricultural Greenhouse Gases (GRA).
The program aims to
build the capability of early career agricultural students in developing
countries to conduct applied research on climate change mitigation in
agriculture. CLIFF invites applications from PhD students from developing
countries for short-term (4-6 month) scientific training and research stays at
CGIAR research centers or affiliated research
institutions. The focus
of the research is greenhouse gas
emissions and carbon sequestration associated with climate change mitigation in
agriculture in developing
countries. Grants are up to US$12 thousand. The deadline for applications is 01 April 2020.
The National
Geographic Society seeks projects that will document underrepresented
communities that have traditionally been given less consideration in stories of
the environmental movement. Proposals may focus on all aspects of local and
traditional communities, e.g., land use issues; indigenous heroes; impacts of
environmental degradation; climate-related migration, etc. Applicants must have
strong track records as storytellers (journalists, photographers,
videographers, cartographers). Applicants may request up to US$80 thousand. The
deadline is 22 April 2020.
The Office of
Forestry and Biodiversity in USAID’s Bureau for Economic Growth, Education and
Environment seeks transformational solutions to cross-sectoral development
challenges in biodiverse landscapes. Sectors that may comprise HEARTH concepts
are: biodiversity conservation, health, food security (agriculture and
nutrition), governance, economic development and livelihoods, water supply and
sanitation, education, modern energy solutions, forest management and
restoration, and climate resilience. Eligible priority countries include
Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and South America Regional; Democratic Republic of
Congo, Kenya, Madagascar, Tanzania, and Central Africa Regional; Indonesia,
Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Vietnam and the Regional Development Mission for
Asia. Awards range between US$1 million and US$10 million. The deadline for
applications is
15 June 2020.
Fellowships/scholarships/grants
The Noel Buxton Trust makes grants up to £5 thousand per year
for up to three years for projects in Africa that promote economic development,
or that support the care of street children. Past recent projects in the theme
of economic development include examples in livestock raising, aquaculture, and
credit for women-led businesses. The Trust especially welcomes applications in
support of initiatives that help build sustainable futures in the semi-arid areas
of Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Uganda, Sudan, and South Sudan. The Trust invites
applications from registered civil society organisations in Africa, and from
UK-based charities — including from diaspora organisations based in the UK –
for projects in the priority countries. Applications can be submitted at any
time.
Each month, the Awesome Foundation makes a micro-grant of
US$1,000 to an organization or project worldwide. Projects include initiatives
in a wide range of areas including arts, technology, community development, and
more. Anyone is eligible for a grant, including individuals, groups, and
organizations. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
The EU’s Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT)
Action Plan includes grants of technical assistance to benefit government
institutions and private-sector organizations. Projects need to address the
identified themes in FLEGT. Currently, requests can be submitted from
entities in VPA countries and non-VPA countries. The VPA countries are
Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the
Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Liberia, Republic of the Congo, Indonesia, Lao, Malaysia,
Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Guyana, and Honduras. Grants are up to US$55
thousand. Eligibility extends to government institutions and non-profit
organizations. Applications (English, French, Spanish) can be submitted at any
time.
Urgent Action Fund Africa (UAF-Africa) is a rapid response
fund to offer financial and technical resources at critical moments of need to
African women’s organizations. Grants are made in five categories, including
one category on natural resources governance & climate change. The Fund
aims to respond to most urgent requests within 24 hours. Grants are up to US$12
thousand. Applications can be submitted in five languages (English, French,
Swahili, Arabic, Portuguese) at any time.
The Violet Jabara Trust supports organizations working in the
developing countries of the Middle East to promote sustainable economic
development, as well as reproductive health and women’s welfare. The Trust’s
thematic interests include environmental issues, among others. Priority
countries are Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Palestine (Occupied
Territories), Yemen, Egypt and North Africa. Countries further afield (such as
the Gulf countries, Sudan, or Afghanistan) may be considered, but will not be
given priority. Eligibility for grants extends to nonprofit groups in the USA
and internationally, with preference for small local organizations. There is no
deadline for submitting letters of inquiry.
Tools with a Mission (TWAM) supports livelihood projects in
Dem Rep Congo, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The program ships tools
and school books to registered charities and NGOs either working in Africa or
based in Africa. Organizations can apply for different kits, including the
Agricultural Tool Kit, the Electricians Kit, and the Plumbers Tool Kit. TWAM
lists the available equipment and books on its website. There is no
application deadline.
Pennsylvania State University (USA)
offers an 8-week online course about sustainable dairy production. The course
will offer an international perspective on aspects of dairy management such as
genetics, nutrition, reproduction, etc. Target audiences include the general
public interested; professionals;
livestock producers; and educators and students. Financial aid is available to
individuals who cannot afford the course fee. Course lectures are translated
into Portuguese and Chinese. Enrollment is open. The course starts on 09 March 2020.
The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) invites
proposals to its Global Partnerships Seedcorn Fund 2020 call. The Fund allows
UK environmental science researchers to forge new partnerships and networks
with international researchers from developing countries. Activities under this
grant scheme may include, but are not limited to, programs of exchange visits,
scoping studies, proof of concept studies and workshops. Awards are up to a
maximum of £100 thousand for two years. The deadline to submit a notification
of intent is 12 March 2020.
Taiwan’s program of development assistance includes
scholarships for university students in eligible developing countries to study
in Taiwan. The program provides full scholarships for applicants from selected
countries in the Asia-Pacific region, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean region,
Latin America, and certain other countries. Subject areas at Taiwan’s
participating universities include tropical agriculture, aquaculture technology
and management, environmental sustainable development, and others.
Undergraduate students receive NT$12 thousand per month as an allowance,
Masters Students receive NT$15 thousand per month, and PhD students receive
NT$17 thousand per month, plus travel, fees and other costs for the program.
The application deadline is 15 March 2020.
The Hilden Charitable Fund makes grants in the UK and
developing countries in defined thematic areas. Projects in developing
countries focus on community development, education, and health. (Note:
Projects related to food security, community water supply, local energy, etc.,
may be relevant.) Hilden particularly welcomes projects addressing the needs
and potential of girls and women. Hilden will consider funding for charitable
organizations based in any developing country, that have been active for at
least five years, and that meet its criteria on financial income. Hilden only
accepts applications from UK charities for overseas projects. Projects may be
for more than one year. Average grants are £5 thousand. Applications can be
submitted anytime but the closing date for the next meeting is 18 March 2020.
The New England Biolabs Foundation makes grants to grassroots
and charitable organizations to support conservation of biological diversity;
ecosystem services; community food security; and marine environment. The
geographical scope focuses on regions (specified on the website) in Central
America; South America, and West Africa. Maximum grant size is US$10 thousand.
Most grants are US$3 thousand to US$8 thousand. The deadlines for submission of
LOIs are 23 March 2020 and 10 August 2020.
New Zealand’s government provides a variety of opportunities
for training and university study through the New Zealand Aid Program, Ministry
of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The program has four scholarship schemes,
reaching a total of over 90 countries. The priorities for support often include
agriculture, renewable energy, fisheries, disaster risk management, and other
areas related to natural resources and environment. The eligibility
requirements for scholarships are specific to each country/regional program.
The application deadline for submissions is 28
February 2020 for most developing countries in Southeast Asia, the
Pacific Islands, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean; and 27 March 2020 for Commonwealth countries. Check
the eligible countries and closing dates carefully.
Future Food – A Swiss Research Initiative awards up to ten postdoc
fellowships each year to further expand research and education in the area of
food and nutrition sciences. The fellowship provides personal research funds
for three years, enabling fellows to work on their projects in a Swiss research
laboratory. Applicants must hold a doctorate (PhD). There is no restriction on
nationality. The deadline for applications via the online form is 31 March 2020.
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) invites women scientists
in the field of agriculture (and other sciences) from science and technology
lagging countries to apply for the OWSD PhD Training Fellowships. Each fellow
will receive a monthly allowance to cover basic living expenses, a special
allowance to attend international conferences, travel expenses, medical
insurance, and the opportunity to attend regional science communications workshops
for up to four years. Applications will be accepted until 31 March 2020.
The Mahmoud S. Rabbani Fellowship is intended for Arab
Students interested in pursuing their education in The Netherlands. A maximum
of €15 thousand is awarded for one year. Eligible fields of study include
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery, Environmental Sciences, Natural sciences and
others. Arab students who have been accepted into a Masters or a PhD program in
the Netherlands and Dutch students who have been accepted into a Masters or a
PhD program in the Arab World are eligible to apply. The application deadline
is 31 March 2020.
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
invites women scientists in the field of agriculture (and other sciences) from
science and technology lagging countries to apply for the OWSD PhD Training
Fellowships. Each fellow will receive a monthly allowance to cover basic living
expenses, a special allowance to attend international conferences, travel
expenses, medical insurance, and the opportunity to attend regional science
communications workshops for up to four years. Applications will be accepted
until 31 March 2020.
MasterCard Foundation has partnered
with the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM;
www.ruforum.org), a network of 125 universities in 38 African countries to
Transform African Agricultural Universities (TAGDev) to meaningfully contribute
to Africa’s growth and development. The aim of the partnership is to transform
African agricultural universities and their graduates to better respond to
developmental challenges through enhanced application of science, technology,
business and innovation for rural agricultural transformation. Under this
partnership, 110 undergraduate and 110 Masters Scholarships will be provided
over a period of eight years. The scholarships target academically deserving
yet economically disadvantaged, marginalized communities and those coming from
conflict and post conflict areas of Africa. The scholarships are tenable at
Egerton University in Kenya and Gulu University in Uganda. Students enrolled
under this scholarship program will receive comprehensive scholarships,
leadership development, life skills support, entrepreneurship training and
mentorship and exposure to community engagement. For the academic year
2020/2021, thirty (30) Master’s Scholarships are available, of which 50% will
be for Kenya and Uganda nationals. Fifty percent (50%) of the scholarships will
be awarded female applicants. The deadline to apply for the MCF@RUFORUM
Scholarships is 31st March 2020 at 17:00 Hours
(GMT+3).
The
Fellowship is offered to women scientists from
science- and
technology-lagging countries (STLCs) to undertake PhD
research in the natural, engineering and information technology sciences at a
host institute in another developing country in the Global South. Deadline for
submission:
31 March 2020.
NextWorldNow (NWN) is committed to working with community
leaders who are solving difficult social problems. This includes social
problems related to water, sanitation, deforestation, smallholder productivity,
and food security — among other subject areas. Grants are up to US$10 thousand.
To apply, community organizations submit a short “Notification of Interest” to
register their intent to submit a formal grant application. NWN will screen the
initial requests and forward a full application form to selected community
organizations. The deadline to submit a Notification of Interest is 31 March 2020.
The Nordic Africa Institute (NAI) provides funding to social
science researchers from Sub-Saharan Africa for short-term collaborative assignments
at the NAI in Uppsala, Sweden. Female researchers are especially encouraged to
apply. The scholarship includes travel (economy class), accommodation, a
subsistence allowance of SEK400 per day plus an installation grant of SEK2,500.
The thematic research programs include the topics of economic growth, poverty
alleviation, sustainable livelihoods, climate change, and sustainable
development, among others. The application deadline is 01 April 2020.
The Latvian State Education Development Agency offers
scholarships to foreign students, researchers and teaching staff for studies,
research and participation in summer schools in Latvian higher education
institutions (HEIs) for the academic year 2020/2021. Study programs include
Agriculture, Environmental Science, Forestry, Energy, among others. The
scholarship amount varies from €500 to €670 per month, depending on the
program. Eligibility extends to countries that signed an agreement on
cooperation in education and science (detailed in the announcement). The
deadline for application is 01 April 2020.
IDEX invites applications worldwide for its Fellowship Program
2020. The Fellowships 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 full and partial scholarships to select candidates. The
application deadline is
05 April 2020.
The
University of Louvain (UCLouvain) holds a competition for awarding PhD
scholarships to citizens of developing countries. By doing so, UCLouvain hopes
to contribute to reinforcing the capacity building in Cooperation for
development, but also to create new partnerships between UCLouvain and these partner
institutions. The deadline for application is April 10,
2020.
Engineering for Development (E4D) awards two doctoral
scholarships per year and promotes projects that are directly relevant for
improving the livelihoods of underprivileged people in low-income countries.
Funding of CHF 175 thousand is available to cover salary costs of selected
doctoral students for three years. Interested candidates have to find an ETH
professor who supports their application. The deadline for submissions of
concept notes is 30 April 2020.
The Australian government contributes to the education of
talented individuals in the developing countries through its scholarship
programs. Subject areas for study correspond to priorities of Australia’s aid
programs by regions and countries — and include agriculture, energy, natural
resources, and environment. The call lists countries that are eligible for
Australia Awards Scholarships, and country-specific eligibility criteria. The
application period for the 2020-2021 scholarships is 01 February 2020 through 30 April 2020.
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.
The Fiat Panis Foundation makes awards for university thesis
and dissertation research in themes of agriculture, ecology and natural
resources, with a focus on food security in developing countries. The Hans
Hartwig Ruthenberg Graduate Award is €7.5 thousand. The deadline for
submissions (German, English) is 30 April 2020.
The ICGEB Research Grants support projects in agricultural
biotechnology, environmental bio-remediation, and many other fields. The grants
are intended to facilitate the creation of research facilities in promising
institutes; to promote training of young scientists; and to develop new
research programs in participating countries. The program is open to applicants
who have positions at universities and research institutes in ICGEB’s member
states. Grants are a maximum of €25 thousand per year for projects of up to
three years. The deadline for submitting applications is 30 April 2020.
The
MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at KNUST provides academically talented
yet economically disadvantaged young people in Ghana and Africa with access to
quality university education. The Program offers an opportunity for
its scholars to receive holistic training that empowers them to be change
leaders. The Scholars Program embodies an array of services including
mentorship, cultural transition, etc. that will lead to the scholar’s academic
success, community engagement and transition to employment opportunities which
will further the goal of social and economic transformation of Africa. Deadline
for the Submission of Applications: Friday,
1st May, 2020 at 17:00GMT
The Africa Center of Excellence (ACE)
for Pharm-Biotechnology and Traditional Medicine (PHARMBIOTRAC) is based at the
Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST),
a public university located in Southwestern Uganda
about 260 km from Kampala, the Capital City of Uganda. PHARMBIOTRAC is pleased
to invite applications from highly motivated, talented, practically-focused and
qualified candidates for admission in the Short Course: Certificate of
Production and Quality Assurance of Herbal Medicine. This course shall enable
the holder to be equipped with knowledge and skills in: cultivation,
sustainable harvesting, processing and extraction methods of medicinal plants;
quality assurance and quality control of herbal materials; production and
quality control of liquid, semi-solid and solid herbal dosage forms; research,
commerce, innovation and regulation of herbal medicine. Application Deadline:
Intensive course: 1st May, 2020.
The Nestlé Foundation supports research in human nutrition in
low-income and lower middle-income countries. In relation to agriculture, the
Foundation will consider research on food policy, food production, and food
technology if the intervention has high potential for improved nutritional
status and public health. The Foundation offers training grants, pilot grants,
and full project grants. Priority is for proposals submitted by researchers in
developing countries, or jointly with partners in developed countries. A Letter
of Intent (LOI) can be submitted at any time of the year. The deadlines for
full grant applications are 10 January and 10 May 2020.
India’s Council of Scientific and
Industrial Research (CSIR) offers postdoc fellowships to young scientists from
developing countries (other than India) to pursue postdoctoral research at
CSIR’s laboratories and institutes. The duration of the fellowships is six to
twelve months. Subject areas range across the physical and natural sciences,
including agricultural sciences. CSIR will provide a monthly stipend to cover
living costs, food, and health insurance. The application deadline is 11 May 2020.
Annie’s Homegrown Sustainable Agriculture Scholarship Program
is open to full-time undergraduate and graduate students studying at an
accredited college or graduate school in the US. Students must be focusing
their studies on sustainable and regenerative agriculture. International
students may apply as long as they are studying at an eligible institution in
the US. Funds are intended for school needs, such as room and board, books, and
tuition. The application deadline is 15 May 2020.
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. RSWR
provides micro-credits of up to US$5,500 for one year projects. The next
application deadline is 30 June 2020.
Tinker’s program of Institutional Grants supports the theme of
sustainable resource management (among others) in Latin America. Particular
issues of interest include sustainable agriculture, sustainable forestry and
non-timber forest products, sustainable tourism, fisheries management, and
payment for environmental services. Tinker is also very interested in issues of
water scarcity and quality for communities. Past grants range from US$200
thousand to US$600 thousand. The Foundation encourages project collaboration
among organizations in the USA and Latin America. Tinker invites brief letters
of inquiry to the Foundation before proposals are prepared and submitted. The
application deadlines for LOIs are 31 January and 31
July of each year.
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 2020.
The MAN Impact Accelerator seeks social entrepreneurs from
Europe, South Africa, and Brazil to tackle social and environmental challenges
through innovative solutions in the transport and logistics industry. Social
businesses and startups in the key areas agriculture, data analytics (including
environmental data), sensors, among others, are invited to apply. The program
provides indirect grants and support of up to US$50 thousand (no equity or
cash) for each startup. This also includes free access to coaches and mentors
as well as to software and data perks. The application deadline is 01 October 2020.
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 20 February, 20 May, 20 August, and 20 November 2020.
InterAction encourages photographers from all around the world
to submit powerful photos that illustrate innovative, effective, and inspiring
efforts in international relief and development. Examples of empowering women,
innovative technology, food security and environmental development are within
the contest’s theme, though entries are not limited to those areas. The Grand
Prize Winner will receive US$1,000 and the winning photo will be showcased at
InterAction’s 2020 Forum in April 2020, in Washington, DC (USA). The deadline
for submissions is 11 March 2020.
The TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize gives international recognition
to individual scientists in the developing world for their outstanding
scientific achievements. The prize carries a monetary award of US$100 thousand.
In 2020, the prize is for agricultural sciences. Candidates must be nationals
of a developing country, and must have lived and worked in a developing country
for the last 10 years. The deadline for nominations is 10 March 2020.
Each year, the World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) awards nine
awards of US$10 thousand each to individual scientists who have been working
and living in a developing country for at least 10 years. The disciplinary
fields include agricultural sciences, biology, and seven others. TWAS
particularly encourages nominations of women scientists, and scientists from
scientifically-lagging countries. The deadline for nominations is 16 March 2020.
The theme of
the dynamics of knowledge development in Africa opens up debate for many
different topics. In total there are 50 panels and there will be room for 70
panel sessions (so some panels will be double panels), some of which will be
interrelated, to the extent that we can talk about a string of panels around
the same major topic. All the panels included in the Call for Papers have been
initiated and (co)-organized by our partner organizations. Each panel will have
one chair from the initiating institute, and two or more co-chairs, preferably
at least one from a European institute and at least one from an African
institute. Each panel session will have at least four students for technical
and secretarial functions. The conference language will be English, but
non-English speakers can present their paper or poster in their preferred
language, and translation will be provided where possible. The Call for Papers
is now open and closes at 23:59 CET on 31 March
2020.
The Society of Chemical Industry awards travel bursaries to
young PhD students. There are various schemes available, some related to
agriculture and life sciences. Applicants will have preference if they
wish to travel outside their country of residence, especially if they wish to
work in a laboratory abroad. Next deadline cycle for the AJ Banks Award (Food
Science), and the Messel Award (Chemical Science, including all life sciences)
is 31 March 2020.
Microsoft
actively seeks to foster greater levels of diversity in our workforce and in
our pipeline of future researchers. We are always looking for the best and
brightest talent and celebrate individuality. We invite candidates to come as
they are and do what they love. Award submission period closes on April 1, 2020 at 11:59 PM UTC (April 1, 2020 at 4:59 PM PST).
PEER is a
competitive awards program that invites researchers in developing countries
with a USAID presence to apply for funds to support research and capacity
building activities on topics of importance to USAID. The projects funded under
this special call for proposals must be conducted by graduate students and
postdoctoral fellows, working in close partnership with university-based
research mentors. Through PEER, the Lab leverages investments, data and
methodologies funded by USAID and other USG-supported agencies in order to
enhance evaluation and learning, which in turn can lead to improved development
programming. The deadline for application is April 3,
2020.
The Fiat Panis Foundation makes awards for university thesis
and dissertation research in themes of agriculture and natural resources, with
a focus on food security in developing countries. The Josef G. Knoll European
Science Award is made to a young scientist who focuses on helping to reduce
hunger and malnutrition through agricultural research. The value of the award
is €30 thousand. The deadline for applications is 30
April 2020.
The World Food Prize Foundation invites nominations for the
annual World Food Prize. The World Food Prize (US$250 thousand) recognizes an
individual or individuals who have made outstanding achievements to enhance the
world’s food production and its distribution to those most in need. The
deadline for nominations is 01 May 2020.
The Global Confederation of Higher Education Associations for
the Agricultural and Life Sciences (GCHERA) supports innovation and leadership
in education, research, and outreach in the agricultural and life sciences.
This year, two World Agriculture Prizes will be awarded, each to a faculty
member from a higher education institution for lifetime achievements in
agriculture and life sciences. At least one prize will be awarded to a person
from a developing country. The amount of the prize is US$100 thousand. The
closing date for nominations is 31 May 2020.
The GCHERA WORLD AGRICULTURE PRIZE is
the international award of the Global Confederation of Higher Education
Associations for the Agricultural and Life Sciences (GCHERA). The Prize aims to
encourage the development of the mission of higher education institutions in
education, research, innovation and outreach in the agricultural and life
sciences by recognizing the distinguished contribution of individuals to this
mission. Two 100,000 USD prizes will be awarded in 2020 with at least one
recipient coming from a country NOT classified as having a developed economy.The World Agriculture Prize will be closed
for registration and nominations on May 31, 2020 5:00
pm GMT.
The Africa Food Prize honors
outstanding contributions to agriculture and food production in the challenge
to combat hunger and reduce poverty in Africa. The Prize can be awarded for a
specific contribution or achievement, or for a series of efforts and results
within the last few years. Nominations are open to qualified candidates
irrespective of their nationalities, professions, or locations. The Prize is
US$100 thousand (to be shared if there is more than one winner), a diploma, and
a trophy. The deadline for nominations (English, French) is 01 June 2020.
The World Food Prize Foundation invites nominations for the
Borlaug Field Award. The Award (US$10 thousand) recognizes science-based
achievement in international agriculture and food production by an individual
under age 40 in the challenge to eliminate global hunger and poverty. The
deadline for nominations is 15 June 2020.
What
significance do international trade in agriculture and an integrated trade
system have in global food security, and can trade in agriculture and food
contribute to achieving SDG2? Development Goal 2 formulated by the United
Nations stipulate that hunger has to be eliminated and food security and
better nutrition needs to be achieved by 2030 and that sustainable agriculture
must be promoted. This was the context of the European Union’s High-Level Panel
held in the context of the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA) by the
EU Commission in mid-January 2020. Trade-in agriculture and food with African
countries and, in particular, inner-African trade were at the forefront of
discussions.
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