International Conference on Public Policy and Governance-publication opportunities

Deadline:30 March 2012.

Countries/Region:INDIA

The conference explores and assesses emergent governing principles in different sectors and areas of social policy in order to understand the drivers of policy making and change, policy implementation and response, and policy planning. The aim is to bring several perspectives together in order to . . . → Read More: International Conference on Public Policy and Governance-publication opportunities

Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation in South Asia-Call for Proposals

Deadline:29 February 2012

Countries/Region:Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

South Asia is prone to disasters spawned or magnified by extreme climatic events, including floods, droughts, heavy downpours, and heat-waves. The frequency and severity of such events is expected to increase significantly with climate change, manifested both . . . → Read More: Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation in South Asia-Call for Proposals

Women’s Land Rights Visiting Professionals Program

The Women’s Land Rights Visiting Professionals Program will be organized from 4th September 2012 to 15th October in Seattle.

This program is a competitive year long program for experienced and strongly motivated professionals who want to enhance their ability to improve women’s land rights in their countries or communities. Visiting Professionals . . . → Read More: Women’s Land Rights Visiting Professionals Program

UNESCAP 7th Round of Funding: Deadline: 25 January 2012

The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) is calling for project proposals to support the implementation of the objective of the Fund to build and enhance tsunami, disaster and climate preparedness capacities for early warning for coastal hazards. The purpose of the Fund is to contribute to . . . → Read More: UNESCAP 7th Round of Funding: Deadline: 25 January 2012

Fellowships and writing workshops for climate change researchers from South Asia

Applications are invited by climate change researchers from South Asia to apply to participate in a new fellowship programme and a residential writing workshop to be organized in South Asia in 2012.

Through fellowships and residential writing workshops, South Asian scientists and social scientists will be trained and supported to:

Publish . . . → Read More: Fellowships and writing workshops for climate change researchers from South Asia

Samhita- 35 Jamnalal Bajaj Awards

Countries/Region- India

The awards given by the Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation were set up to continue the legacy of Late Mr. Jamnalal Bajaj to serve the society. The Awards recognize constructive work in the area of rural development, application of science and technology, development of women and child, and promotion of Gandhian . . . → Read More: Samhita- 35 Jamnalal Bajaj Awards

Aga Khan International Scholarships for Meritorious Students

The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from developing countries who have no other means of financing their studies. Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant : 50% loan basis through a competitive application process once a year in June or July. . . . → Read More: Aga Khan International Scholarships for Meritorious Students

22nd Annual Conference of the International Environmetrics Society to be held at Hyderabad

Hyderabad is going to host The 22nd Annual Conference of the International Environmetrics Society from January 3to 6, 2012. The topic for this year’s conference is ‘Environmental challenges facing Developing and Developed countries in a globalised world: Quantitative approaches to Comprehensive Solutions’. The event will be jointly organized by the CR Rao Advanced . . . → Read More: 22nd Annual Conference of the International Environmetrics Society to be held at Hyderabad

Call for Papers invited at THIRD INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON VLSI (VLSI 2012)

Call for Papers are invited at the Third International workshop on VLSI 2012 will be organized from July 13 to 15, 2012, at Hyatt Regency, Chennai. This event will be organized in association with NeCoM-2012.  

The workshop will offer an excellent international forum for sharing knowledge and results in theory, . . . → Read More: Call for Papers invited at THIRD INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON VLSI (VLSI 2012)

Applications invited from Citizens of Select Countries for EXPERTS II Grants Program

EXPERTS II is the scholarship project targeted at citizens of Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka and Thailand . . . → Read More: Applications invited from Citizens of Select Countries for EXPERTS II Grants Program

IIT-Chennai to host PIANC-COPEDEC VIII Conference

PIANC-COPEDEC VIII is being hosted by The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) from 20 to 24 February, 2012. This conference is being organized on the subject “Coastal and Port Engineering in Developing Countries.”

The conference has already made an enormous global contribution towards empowering coastal and port engineering communities in . . . → Read More: IIT-Chennai to host PIANC-COPEDEC VIII Conference

XLRI Jamshedpur, India invites Papers for the International Workshop “Making Finance and Insurance Markets Work for the Poor”

XLRI Jamshedpur, India has issued a call for papers/presentations for the International Workshop on Inclusive Financial Innovation entitled “Making Finance and Insurance Markets Work for the Poor” to be held during March 1-3, 2012. . . . → Read More: XLRI Jamshedpur, India invites Papers for the International Workshop “Making Finance and Insurance Markets Work for the Poor”

Agribiz conference will be organized in New Delhi on February 6 and 8, 2012

A global Conference on topic ‘Agri Business Incubation Conference’ will be organized on February 6 and February 8, 2012 at New Delhi, India. Aimed at Promoting agribusiness in the country the conference will be inaugurated by former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. This conference is an initiative of International Crop Research Institute for the Semi . . . → Read More: Agribiz conference will be organized in New Delhi on February 6 and 8, 2012

Ford Motor Company’s International Fellowship of 92nd Street Y for Community Leaders from the NGO Sector

The Ford Motor Company is accepting applications from community leaders in select countries for the 2013 International Fellowship of 92nd Street Y. . . . → Read More: Ford Motor Company’s International Fellowship of 92nd Street Y for Community Leaders from the NGO Sector

Prime Minister’s Rural Development Fellows Program (India)

The Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India is currently inviting applications for Prime Minister’s Rural Development Fellows (PMRDF) program . . . → Read More: Prime Minister’s Rural Development Fellows Program (India)

IKP Grand Challenges Explorations: $100,000 grant for global health innovation (India)

The IKP Grand Challenges Explorations (IKP-GCE) organized in partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation seeks to identify, nurture and empower revolutionary ideas that address global health challenges. . . . → Read More: IKP Grand Challenges Explorations: $100,000 grant for global health innovation (India)

Online Seminar for NGOs: How to raise Funds from European Foundations

On popular demand, we are again organizing the Online Seminar or Webinar on “How to raise Funds from European Foundations” . . . → Read More: Online Seminar for NGOs: How to raise Funds from European Foundations

Tibet Fund invites applications from Bhutan, India and Nepal for Tibetan Scholarship Program 2013

The Tibet Fund is currently inviting applications for 2013 Tibetan Scholarship Program (TSP). . . . → Read More: Tibet Fund invites applications from Bhutan, India and Nepal for Tibetan Scholarship Program 2013

The British Council seeks Applications for Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships Program

The British Council is currently inviting applications for Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships Program 2012 for Doctoral studies at St. John’s College in University of Cambridge . . . → Read More: The British Council seeks Applications for Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships Program

Setu Foundation’s Grant Opportunity for NGOs in India

The Setu Foundation has launched the Setu Grant Program 2012 to provide funding support for NGOs. . . . → Read More: Setu Foundation’s Grant Opportunity for NGOs in India

CBM SARO(N) seeking new applications for Bihar, Jharkhand and Chattisgarh (India)

CBM works through partner agencies—secular and governmental—enables them to provide high-quality preventive, curative, educational, and rehabilitative services in order to maximize the quality of life of an increasing proportion of people with disabilities and those at risk of disability. . . . → Read More: CBM SARO(N) seeking new applications for Bihar, Jharkhand and Chattisgarh (India)

Challenge Yourself India 2011: Opportunity for Tech Students and Professionals to get Full Fee Waiver in Swedish Universities

Study in Sweden has announced a competition entitled “Challenge Yourself India 2011” offering Indian tech students and professionals (min. BSc) a chance to win scholarships worth Rs 6 million to study at 3 of Sweden’s best technology universities, besides winning many other prizes. . . . → Read More: Challenge Yourself India 2011: Opportunity for Tech Students and Professionals to get Full Fee Waiver in Swedish Universities

Opportunity for Future Leaders to delegate at the 2012 Australia India Youth Dialogue

Steering Committee of the AIYD is seeking applications from young Australian and Indian nationals who share a strong interest in regional affairs and leadership in their respective fields to be a delegate at the conference. . . . → Read More: Opportunity for Future Leaders to delegate at the 2012 Australia India Youth Dialogue

CUD Scholarship Opportunity to pursue International Courses and Trainings in Belgium

The CUD (Cutting-edge International Trainings and Courses for Development) is currently seeking applications for the 2012-2013 Scholarship Program aimed at offering support to candidates from select developing countries to pursue international courses and trainings . . . → Read More: CUD Scholarship Opportunity to pursue International Courses and Trainings in Belgium

Nominations invited for the Villgro Awards-2011 to honor Individuals and Entities

Villgro is now seeking nominations from Indian residents and entities for the Villgro Awards 2011 that are aimed at recognizing and felicitating outstanding individuals, enterprises and institutions in the Innovation & Social Entrepreneurship eco-system, for their contribution in effecting a sustainable change in society. Self-nominations and nominations from third parties are accepted. . . . → Read More: Nominations invited for the Villgro Awards-2011 to honor Individuals and Entities

Call for Hilla Ginwala Scholarships

Applications are invited from Indian residents for Hilla Ginwala Scholarships that are being awarded in partnership with the Clarendon Fund, this year. . . . → Read More: Call for Hilla Ginwala Scholarships

SANDEE seeks Grant Proposals to support Research on Economics of Natural Resource Use and Environmental Change in South Asia

The South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE) is currently seeking concept notes for the Summer 2012 Research Competition on Economics of Natural Resource Use and Environmental Change in South Asia aimed at supporting researchers and institutions in the region. . . . → Read More: SANDEE seeks Grant Proposals to support Research on Economics of Natural Resource Use and Environmental Change in South Asia

Call to Participate in ‘India Is’ Global Video Challenge 2011

Enthusiastic and passionate people are invited to share their videos in a global video challenge entitled ‘India Is.’ The challenge is initiated by the Public Diplomacy Division of the Ministry of External Affairs. . . . → Read More: Call to Participate in ‘India Is’ Global Video Challenge 2011

Vodafone Foundation seeks Nominations for the WIN Award 2011 – India

The Vodafone Foundation in association with the Digital Empowerment Foundation has launched the Women & Innovation for Mobile (WIN) Award. In this context, nominations are being sought from mobile application developers and content & service producers whose… . . . → Read More: Vodafone Foundation seeks Nominations for the WIN Award 2011 – India

Scholarship Opportunity for research and specialization studies in Israel for Indian Nationals

Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India is seeking applications from eligible Indian nationals for the Israeli Government Scholarships to study at an Israeli University or any Institution of higher education in Israel. . . . → Read More: Scholarship Opportunity for research and specialization studies in Israel for Indian Nationals

Submit an Enterprise Concept for the Asia Social Innovation Award 2011

Social Venture Hong Kong is seeking innovative social enterprise concepts from general for the Asia Social Innovation Award 2011 aimed at promoting the culture of social innovation and enriching people’s knowledge on social issues. . . . → Read More: Submit an Enterprise Concept for the Asia Social Innovation Award 2011

MEASURE PRH Small Grants Opportunity to support Research in Family Planning and Reproductive Health in USAID FP Countries

The MEASURE Evaluation Population & Reproductive Health Associate Award (PRH) has issued a request seeking proposals. . . . → Read More: MEASURE PRH Small Grants Opportunity to support Research in Family Planning and Reproductive Health in USAID FP Countries

ICRISAT seeks Proposals for Research Field Fellowships Project on Village Dynamics Studies in India and Bangladesh

International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is inviting proposals. . . . → Read More: ICRISAT seeks Proposals for Research Field Fellowships Project on Village Dynamics Studies in India and Bangladesh

Charles Wallace India Trust invites Applications for Awards in Various Categories

Applications are invited for awards to be distributed by Charles Wallace India Trust. . . . → Read More: Charles Wallace India Trust invites Applications for Awards in Various Categories

The Water Digest Seeks Nominations from Indian Companies and Organizations for Water Awards 2011-12

Water Digest Water Awards (WDWA) is an initiative of the Water Digest to recognize outstanding environmental achievements. . . . → Read More: The Water Digest Seeks Nominations from Indian Companies and Organizations for Water Awards 2011-12

Sign up now for the Web-based Seminars on How to raise funds

Opportunity for NGO managers and fundraisers to identify and learn about opportunities and resources required for mobilizing funding. . . . → Read More: Sign up now for the Web-based Seminars on How to raise funds

Sida’s International Training Programme on Efficient Energy Use and Planning

The Swedish International Development Agency’s (Sida) International Training Programme on Efficient Energy Use and Planning is intended for decision makers, planners, trainers, managers and specialists qualified to participate in reform processes of strategic importance for the energy sector in the country. The candidate should hold a position with mandate to initiate and implement . . . → Read More: Sida’s International Training Programme on Efficient Energy Use and Planning

Sida International Training Programme on Child Rights, Classroom and School Management

The Swedish International Development Agency’s (Sida) International Training Programme on Child Rights, Classroom and School Management organized in cooperation with Lund University will be held in two parts: Part 1: September 17 – October 11, 2012 in Sweden and Part 2: 10 days in March, 2013 in another participating country.

From . . . → Read More: Sida International Training Programme on Child Rights, Classroom and School Management

eNorth East Seeks Nominations for Award 2011 recognising best practices in ICT in North East India

The eNorth East is a group working to encourage dialogue and consultation about use of information and communication technology for development and governance in North East region of India. The annual event of eNorth East serves as a platform for people to express their ideas and knowledge with other people. The eNorth East . . . → Read More: eNorth East Seeks Nominations for Award 2011 recognising best practices in ICT in North East India

STARS Foundation’s Impact Awards 2012: $100,000 of grant funding to NGOs

The STARS Impact Awards aim to identify and support local NGOs that achieve excellence in the provision of services. . . . → Read More: STARS Foundation’s Impact Awards 2012: $100,000 of grant funding to NGOs

ActionAid Denmark invites development practitioners from select countries to register as Inspirators

ActionAid initiated Inspirators are the cross national placements of development practitioners between 3 to 9 months.

Inspirators are development practitioners with considerable hands on experiences from developing or newly industrialised countries. Inspirators are typically placed with one of our local partner organisations for a shorter period of time to provide capacity . . . → Read More: ActionAid Denmark invites development practitioners from select countries to register as Inspirators

USIEF and CII invite Indian Business Managers to attend a 10-week Leadership in Management Fellowships program

The United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is seeking applications from Indian business managers. . . . → Read More: USIEF and CII invite Indian Business Managers to attend a 10-week Leadership in Management Fellowships program

Charles Wallace India Trust seeks applications from Indian academics, writers and translators for Visiting Fellowships in British Universities

Charles Wallace India Trust seeks applications from Indian academics, writers and translators for Visiting Fellowships enabling the fellows at selected universities in Britain. . . . → Read More: Charles Wallace India Trust seeks applications from Indian academics, writers and translators for Visiting Fellowships in British Universities

Revitalising Rainfed Agriculture Network – India seeks proposals for Action Research on Support Systems

The Revitalising Rainfed Agriculture Network (RRA Network) has developed a framework for implementing an action research program for evolving and pilot testing robust support systems to stimulate inclusive growth in sustainable and integrated agriculture, livestock, fisheries and other production systems in rainfed areas. The pilots will be conducted in representative locations across India.

. . . → Read More: Revitalising Rainfed Agriculture Network – India seeks proposals for Action Research on Support Systems

UGC India invites applications for Post Doctoral Fellowship from Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Candidates

University Grants Commission of India (UGC) is currently seeking applications for the award of 100 fellowships under the scheme of “Post Doctoral Fellowship for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Candidates” for the year 2010‐2011.

This scheme has been initiated keeping in view the social background of the candidates from the deprived section of . . . → Read More: UGC India invites applications for Post Doctoral Fellowship from Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Candidates

UGC of India invites applications for Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child for the academic session 2011-2012

In order to achieve and promote girls education, University Grants Commission of India (UGC) has introduced a Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child with an aim to compensate direct costs of girl education to all levels especially for such girls who happen to be the only girl child in their . . . → Read More: UGC of India invites applications for Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child for the academic session 2011-2012

UNDP, India seeks proposals to document the models addressing the SRH needs of MSM and their female partners

Men who have sex with men (MSM) in India are a marginalized population who are in need of evidence based HIV prevention efforts. Given the current reality of the lives that MSM live in India, in that many are married or involved in heterosexual relationships; working with the female partners of MSM is . . . → Read More: UNDP, India seeks proposals to document the models addressing the SRH needs of MSM and their female partners

UNDP, India seeks proposals to develop a comprehensive protection package of social, economic and legal protection to the marginalized groups

UNDP is looking for a suitable agency to develop a comprehensive protection package of social, economic and legal protection to the marginalized groups and demonstrate it in its project districts in the states of Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Orissa, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh from October 2011 to December 2012.

Project Districts

Bihar: Araria, Lakhisarai, Katihar, . . . → Read More: UNDP, India seeks proposals to develop a comprehensive protection package of social, economic and legal protection to the marginalized groups

IIT Madras seeks solutions to create a Stored Energy Solar Cook Stove and Robot capable of waste segregation for the Shaastra Social Innovation Challenge Award 2011

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras will be holding 13th edition of Shaastra, the technical festival of this premier institution, between September 28th and October 2nd. Shaastra 2011 will extend its focus on challenging new boundaries and will be a platform of ingenuity and innovation.

In this context, Shaastra 2011 has . . . → Read More: IIT Madras seeks solutions to create a Stored Energy Solar Cook Stove and Robot capable of waste segregation for the Shaastra Social Innovation Challenge Award 2011

EC call for proposals to promote integrated action at municipality level to reduce poverty and support inclusive and sustainable economic development in India

European Commission has issued a call seeking concept notes at first stage followed by full grant proposals from innovative pilot projects in India to promote integrated action at municipality level to reduce poverty and support inclusive and sustainable economic development in that country.

Program Objectives

The specific objectives are to

promote integrated action . . . → Read More: EC call for proposals to promote integrated action at municipality level to reduce poverty and support inclusive and sustainable economic development in India

Indo-Australian Biotechnology Fund seeks applications from eligible Indian organizations for funding of bilateral collaborative research projects and workshops

The Indo-Australian Biotechnology Fund (IABF) is a platform for bilateral collaboration in science jointly managed and funded by the governments of India and Australia.

Since its establishment in 2006, the IABF has supported collaborative, leading-edge research between scientists in Australia and India across a range of agreed priority areas. It has . . . → Read More: Indo-Australian Biotechnology Fund seeks applications from eligible Indian organizations for funding of bilateral collaborative research projects and workshops

The Marico Foundation invites applications for Innovations for India Awards 2012

The Innovation for India Awards were started in 2006 by the Marico Innovation Foundation with the aim to recognize innovations that bring positive changes for the society and ease problems of people in some sort. In the past four years, 28 breakthrough innovations have been recognized and awarded including organizations such as Kirloskar . . . → Read More: The Marico Foundation invites applications for Innovations for India Awards 2012

UNDP’s Online Course on “Essentials on Anti-Corruption and Human Development”

The UNDP Virtual School will launching the new 10-week online course on “Essentials on Anti-Corruption and Human Development” in September 2011 to  provide participants with essential conceptual knowledge as well as analytical and practical skills on anti-corruption programming including assessment and measurement of corruption.

This course is the first UNDP training . . . → Read More: UNDP’s Online Course on “Essentials on Anti-Corruption and Human Development”

The Alliance for Global Education, LLC invites applications for China and India special spring 2012 scholarship program

The Alliance is currently accepting applications for a special scholarship to be applied to the spring 2012 semester of the Globalization Then and Now: Xi’an and the Silk Road program or the Public Health and Indian Studies program at Manipal University.  The $7,000 merit and need-based scholarship is open to all spring 2012 . . . → Read More: The Alliance for Global Education, LLC invites applications for China and India special spring 2012 scholarship program

EdelGive Foundation’s 4th EdelGive Social Innovation Honours 2012

EdelGive Foundation is an initiative of Edelweiss Financial Services Ltd., one of India’s leading financial services firms. It provides strategic direction to the philanthropic activities of Edelweiss, its employees, clients and associates.

Its key priority is to focus on the areas of education, livelihoods and supporting women’s empowerment. It achieves this . . . → Read More: EdelGive Foundation’s 4th EdelGive Social Innovation Honours 2012

EdelGive Foundation’s 4th EdelGive Social Innovation Honours 2012

EdelGive Foundation is an initiative of Edelweiss Financial Services Ltd., one of India’s leading financial services firms. It provides strategic direction to the philanthropic activities of Edelweiss, its employees, clients and associates.

Its key priority is to focus on the areas of education, livelihoods and supporting women’s empowerment. It achieves this . . . → Read More: EdelGive Foundation’s 4th EdelGive Social Innovation Honours 2012

The Asha-Shree Endowment invites applications for award of scholarship

The Asha-Shree Endowment trust was established by Mrs. Asha in memory of her husband, Shreeram Tryambak Godbole. Shreeram Godbole was a teacher devoted to all-round development of his students. The Asha-Shree Endowment trust is registered in Maharashtra, India and works for the welfare of the students in need of financial support to continue . . . → Read More: The Asha-Shree Endowment invites applications for award of scholarship

University Grants Commission, India invites applications for Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship 2011-12

The University Grants Commission (UGC) India is seeking applications for award of Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNF) 2011-12 for scheduled class (SC) and scheduled tribe (ST) candidates. The number of fellowships to be awarded include 2000 fellowships for SC candidates and 667 fellowships for ST candidates for the year 2011-12. With these scholarships, . . . → Read More: University Grants Commission, India invites applications for Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship 2011-12

GraVITas invites students with innovative ideas to participate in Social Transformers’ 11 competition India

Social Transformers is the initiative towards advancing the culture of social entrepreneurship in India. This social entrepreneurship event at GraVITas, Vellore Institute of Technology’s annual fest, was conceptualised in the spring of 2009 to encourage young minds to find solutions for critical social problems. This event serves as a platform for the participants . . . → Read More: GraVITas invites students with innovative ideas to participate in Social Transformers’ 11 competition India

Fair & Lovely Foundation invites applications for Scholarship 2011 from eligible Indian women

The Fair & Lovely Foundation supports women from different walks of life and provides them opportunities to grow and excel in the world. The foundation boasts of empowering over thousand women from different parts of India and helping them to realize their dreams. The Fair & Lovely Foundation is now inviting applications from . . . → Read More: Fair & Lovely Foundation invites applications for Scholarship 2011 from eligible Indian women

Piramal Foundation invites applications for award of Piramal Fellowships

The Piramal Fellowship for Sustainable Business is a two-year program offered by the Piramal Foundation. The fellowships offer a unique opportunity for aspiring business leaders to create pioneering business models. The fellows get a chance to associate with best social entrepreneurs and realize their business and social aspirations. The Piramal Fellowships offer the . . . → Read More: Piramal Foundation invites applications for award of Piramal Fellowships

Volvo Buses invites nominations for “Sustainable Mobility” award from innovative solutions in India

The Volvo Sustainable Mobility award sponsored by Volvo Buses was established to help and support all groups, organizations, institutes and individuals with innovative ideas for supporting sustainable transport in cities. The main objective for presenting the award is to stress the growing need for development of efficient and realistic urban transport & mobility . . . → Read More: Volvo Buses invites nominations for “Sustainable Mobility” award from innovative solutions in India

CGIAR Call for Proposals: Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security

The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research’s (CGIAR) Climate Change Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) Coordinating Unit has collaborated with the Earth System Science Partnership (ESSP) to launch the open call for proposals on “Agricultural Knowledge Networks, Innovation and Behavioral Change for Climate Change Adaptation.”

This Open Call is for a . . . → Read More: CGIAR Call for Proposals: Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security

Gujarat Chief Minister’s Fellowship Program

The Government of Gujarat, India has launched the Chief Minister’s Fellowship Program to harness youth energy, promote social service and elevate the future development of the country. This program is a chance for the youth to experience Government functioning first hand and immerse themselves in working for a better society.

The . . . → Read More: Gujarat Chief Minister’s Fellowship Program

Wiki Conference India 2011 invites applications for Travel and Accommodation Scholarships for Wiki Conference India 2011

The Wiki Conference India 2011 will be held from November 18 – 20, 2011 in Mumbai. This first-of-its-kind conference in India is supposed to be the annual flagship event for Wikipedia/Wikimedia in India. The conference will offer a platform to all members of Wikimedia in India to share their views with other members. . . . → Read More: Wiki Conference India 2011 invites applications for Travel and Accommodation Scholarships for Wiki Conference India 2011

International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai invites applications for full-time Ph.D. programme 2011-2012 with Government of India Fellowship

International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai invites applications from interested candidates for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Population Studies (3 years full-time) programme 2011-2012 with Government of India Fellowship. The institute also invites applications from UGC-JRF or any population fellowship holders, who hold minimum eligibility conditions, for full-time admission.

Number . . . → Read More: International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai invites applications for full-time Ph.D. programme 2011-2012 with Government of India Fellowship

The Al Gore Sustainable Technology Venture Competition India: Call for Proposals

Founded in 2007, the Al Gore Sustainable Technology Venture Competition is the most prestigious sustainable/clean technology business plan competition of Asia. This competition was planned by Oopali Operajita, CEO, Cicero. The first competition was held in November 2007 and proposals are invited for the 2011 Al Gore Sustainable Technology Venture CompetitionTM India.

. . . → Read More: The Al Gore Sustainable Technology Venture Competition India: Call for Proposals

2011 International Climate Champions Programme: British Council India Invites Applications from youth aged 18-21

International Climate Champions is a youth oriented programme run by the British Council in partnership with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). This programme is part of British Council’s global project called ‘Climate Generation’ which is delivered through a network of Climate Champions across 60 countries and eight Regions. It is directly aimed . . . → Read More: 2011 International Climate Champions Programme: British Council India Invites Applications from youth aged 18-21

BvLF invites applications to appoint consultant for work focused on child malnutrition and morbidity in urban slums and monitoring of ongoing programs in India

The Bernard van Leer Foundation (BvLF) is a private grantmaking foundation with a mission to improve opportunities for children up to age 8 who are growing up in socially and economically difficult circumstances.

The Foundation is currently searching for a consultant that can help them further develop their new India strategy . . . → Read More: BvLF invites applications to appoint consultant for work focused on child malnutrition and morbidity in urban slums and monitoring of ongoing programs in India

Nominations invited for 2011 Citi Micro Entrepreneur Awards aimed at rewarding small-business owners who have risen from desperate poverty

Citi India in partnership with Friends of Women’s World Banking, technical support from MicroSave and grant support from Citi Foundation, USA is seeking nominations for 2011 Citi Micro Entrepreneur Awards.

Awards Description

The Citi Micro Entrepreneur Awards follow a unique model with the individual micro entrepreneur at its epicenter. While recognizing . . . → Read More: Nominations invited for 2011 Citi Micro Entrepreneur Awards aimed at rewarding small-business owners who have risen from desperate poverty

New India Foundation seeks proposals for fellowships to write on various aspects of Independent India

New India Foundation seeks proposals for the sixth round of its Fellowships from scholars and writers working on different aspects of the history of independent India. The duration of the fellowships is twelve months. Fellows are paid Rs. 70, 000 a month. Each year, a mix of young and experienced candidates are selected.

. . . → Read More: New India Foundation seeks proposals for fellowships to write on various aspects of Independent India

Times of India invites nominations for Social Impact Awards

Times of India Group in partnership with J.P. Morgan have announced the Social Impact Awards and invites applications and nominations for these awards. The awards are being organized by Bennett Coleman & Company Limited (BCCL). These awards aim at honoring and popularizing the activities of thousands of people who are not satisfied with . . . → Read More: Times of India invites nominations for Social Impact Awards

ICSSR invites applications for Fellowships (Open and North-East Category)

Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) is seeking proposals for financial support through Fellowships General (Post Doctoral) & Senior (Senior Social Scientist) for the year 2011-12. The research proposals may belong to anyone of the social science disciplines or may be interdisciplinary in nature.  The recognized disciplines include:

(i) Economics . . . → Read More: ICSSR invites applications for Fellowships (Open and North-East Category)

UGC invites applications for Maulana Azad National Fellowships from minority students

University Grants Commission seeks applications for awarding 756 fellowships for the year 2011-12 under the Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF) for the benefit of minority students belonging to Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist and Parsi communities for pursuing studies leading to M.Phil/Ph.D degree (Full time) in Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Humanities & . . . → Read More: UGC invites applications for Maulana Azad National Fellowships from minority students

The SIA Youth Scholarship for excellent Indian Students, who completed standard 10 in 2011, to study in Singapore

Singapore Airlines invites outstanding students (who have completed Standard 10 in 2011) from India for The SIA Youth Scholarships leading to entry at Pre-University 1 in junior colleges in Singapore. Through The SIA Youth Scholarships, the Indian students get an opportunity to study in Singapore that offers high education standards, strong research and . . . → Read More: The SIA Youth Scholarship for excellent Indian Students, who completed standard 10 in 2011, to study in Singapore

2011 Sir Ratan Tata Scholarship opportunity for Indian Nationals to study in UK or US at Master’s level

The Sir Ratan Tata Trust, Mumbai invites applications for one-year scholarships at the Masters’ level from students who wish to study in the UK or two-year scholarships in the USA in the broad field of Development Studies, with special focus on Developmental Economics, Public Health or Science-Technology-Society (STS) Studies.

The scholarship . . . → Read More: 2011 Sir Ratan Tata Scholarship opportunity for Indian Nationals to study in UK or US at Master’s level

Australia India Institute announces Emerging Leader Fellowships Program 2011-2012 for Indian mid-career professionals

Australia India Institute (AII), established to contribute towards greater understanding, cooperation and partnership between India and Australia, has announced Emerging Leader Fellowships Program 2011-2012 offering Indian professionals from the fields as diverse as media, academia, the civil service and public life to do eight week residential fellowship in the University of Melbourne.

. . . → Read More: Australia India Institute announces Emerging Leader Fellowships Program 2011-2012 for Indian mid-career professionals

Rhodes Scholarship opportunity for Indian students to study at Oxford

The Rhodes Trust is inviting applications from Indian candidates for the 2012 Scholarship awards. Known as the “world’s oldest and most prestigious international graduate scholarship”, the Rhodes Scholarships are administered and awarded by the Rhodes Trust, which was established in 1902 under the terms and conditions of the will of Cecil John Rhodes, . . . → Read More: Rhodes Scholarship opportunity for Indian students to study at Oxford

2011 India Volunteer Awards: Applications invited from individuals, companies and NGOs

Apeejay Surrendra Group, India’s premier corporate house, in association with iVolunteer-India and International Business Leaders Forum, UK (IBLF) with purpose of identifying the role models and champions that the growing volunteering movement in India needs has announced 2011 India Volunteer Awards.

More specifically the awards will recognise volunteers and organisations, raise . . . → Read More: 2011 India Volunteer Awards: Applications invited from individuals, companies and NGOs

Nominations invited by WWF- India and PATA from individuals and institutions for the 2011 Bagh Mitra Awards

Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) invites nominations for the 2011 WWF – Bagh (Tiger) Mitra Awards with the purpose of recognizing the services and initiatives taken by individuals and institutions/community groups for their leadership and transformative contribution to conserve India’s wild tigers and their habitats.

Instituted jointly by WWF- India and . . . → Read More: Nominations invited by WWF- India and PATA from individuals and institutions for the 2011 Bagh Mitra Awards

Acara invites budding social entrepreneurs to Summer Institute 2011 hosted by Honeywell Technology Solutions Lab, India

The Acara Summer Institute (SI) program is aimed at helping the social entrepreneurs streamline their plans and prepare them towards implementing them. The practical hands-on opportunity offered during the SI takes your great ideas to the market, and develop it into a high impact venture. During the program, the social entrepreneurs get the . . . → Read More: Acara invites budding social entrepreneurs to Summer Institute 2011 hosted by Honeywell Technology Solutions Lab, India

Open Space Fellowship opportunity for young Indians who want to change the society through entertaining and inclusive ways

Open Space, an initiative of the Centre for Communication and Development Studies (CCDS), Pune, India is a civil society and youth outreach program aimed at bringing about the social change using the power of social interaction through media, films, art, literature, theatre, discussions and so on.

It is a platform for . . . → Read More: Open Space Fellowship opportunity for young Indians who want to change the society through entertaining and inclusive ways

Call for Villgro Fellowship 2011

The fellowship program has been established by Villgro for empowering rural development by identifying and incubating innovative social enterprises. The main objective of the Villgro fellowship is to builds social leaders, who have the social commitment, leadership and operational skills to contribute to building social enterprises that look at development of rural India, . . . → Read More: Call for Villgro Fellowship 2011

Opportunity for Committed Young Indians to pursue Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships for Leadership Development

United States India Education Foundation (USIEF) every year offers Fulbright scholarships and fellowships to talented Indian students, scholars, teachers, professionals, scientists and artists for studying in US universities and Institutions.

Since its establishment in 1950, the USIEF has facilitated more than 15,000 young Indians pursue studies under the Fulbright scholarship program. . . . → Read More: Opportunity for Committed Young Indians to pursue Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships for Leadership Development

The Jindal Prize

The Sitaram Jindal Foundation is inviting nomination for the Jindal Prize in India. The Jindal prize is awarded to individuals and organizations for their outstanding contribution for the welfare of people in the country. The purpose of this prize is inspired and supports people or organizations those engage in the service of community . . . → Read More: The Jindal Prize

International Women’s Media Foundation announces a Scholarships for New Media Women Entrepreneurs in India

The great opportunity is offered to two women entrepreneurs in the new media sector to join an upcoming class of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women in India by International Women’s Media Foundation. A world class education will be received by the participants through 10,000 Women which is alert on helping industrialist to think big . . . → Read More: International Women’s Media Foundation announces a Scholarships for New Media Women Entrepreneurs in India

Call for Social Entrepreneur Competition of the Year – India 2011

The Schawab Foundation for social Entrepreneurship and Jubilant Bhartia Foundation jointly presents the best social entrepreneur award for the year 2011.

Criteria for the selection of entrepreneur:

-          Who brought about social change by transforming conventional practice, such practices transformation can have been achieved through an innovative product or services.

. . . → Read More: Call for Social Entrepreneur Competition of the Year – India 2011

Call for Applications for Action Research Project Grants 2011-2012

The Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute with funding assistance from the Canadian International Development agency (CIDA) is calling for applications for the Action Research Project Grants (ARPG) with a specific objective of supporting applied and participatory research to find local solutions that will have lasting impacts on communities in India by improving the human condition. . . . → Read More: Call for Applications for Action Research Project Grants 2011-2012

Training opportunity for grassroots women leaders in India

The Women’s Earth Alliance (WEA), USA and the Gorakhpur Environmental Action Group, India is organizing a year-long capacity building program called “The India Women, Food and Climate Change Training Program” to equip rural women leaders with appropriate solutions, knowledge and networking support to manage climate change and environmental crises to improve their food . . . → Read More: Training opportunity for grassroots women leaders in India

Australia-India Council: Australian Studies Fellowships and Young Media Fellowships

The Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade through the Australia-India Council (AIC) has announced a call for applications for Australian Studies Fellowships and Young Media Fellowships.

The primary purpose of the AIC Studies Fellowship program is to more fully acquaint visiting Indian scholars with Australian Studies centres and programs . . . → Read More: Australia-India Council: Australian Studies Fellowships and Young Media Fellowships

USAID-India seeking concept notes for the EDOTS Program

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in India is seeking concept papers and later on full applications from institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations and commercial organizations under the Economic Development of Tibetan Settlements (EDOTS) program.

The program aims to:

(1) support the development of organic agriculture, for . . . → Read More: USAID-India seeking concept notes for the EDOTS Program

US Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs in India

The Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) at the US Department of State has announced a funding opportunity for NGO programs benefiting Sri Lankan refugees in Tamil Nadu, India.

PRM will prioritize funding for proposed non-governmental organization (NGO) activities that best meet the Bureau’s priorities for Sri Lankan refugees in . . . → Read More: US Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs in India

Ravi Sankaran Fellowships in India

The Ravi Sankaran Fellowships is a biodiversity conservation initiative of Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation for young persons who have a passion for wildlife. The fellowships provide an opportunity for selected young persons to use their energy and skills to make a difference to biodiversity conservation in India.

The Program funds three major activities: A . . . → Read More: Ravi Sankaran Fellowships in India

World Bank’s 2011 Development Marketplace in India accepting proposals

The World Bank’s competitive grant program, “Development Marketplace” (DM) provides funding to innovative social enterprises working on projects with high potential for development impact. The Program is currently accepting proposals from such projects in India.

The India DM is focused on identifying Inclusive Business Models that can scale impact in the . . . → Read More: World Bank’s 2011 Development Marketplace in India accepting proposals

Government of India’s Right to Information Fellowship

The Department of Personnel and Training (DOPT), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India is offering five short-term Right to Information (RTI) fellowships to media personnel, civil society professionals and RTI trainers. The fellowships are part of the new scheme titled ‘Improving Transparency and Accountability in Government through effective Implementation . . . → Read More: Government of India’s Right to Information Fellowship

CSO Partners’ Outstanding Annual Report Awards 2011

Organizations working in the voluntary sector in India are invited to submit entries for the CSO Partners’ Outstanding Annual Report Awards 2011.

The Outstanding Annual Report Awards 2011 is a call for the voluntary sector to showcase the most important tool for demonstrating their good work, best practices, accountability and transparency . . . → Read More: CSO Partners’ Outstanding Annual Report Awards 2011

Ministry of Culture’s Scheme of Financial Assistance for Cultural Programmes to Indian NGOs

The Government of India has decided to celebrate the 150th Birth Anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore and has constituted a National Committee under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister and a National Implementation Committee under the Finance Minister, to plan and take up commemorative programmes and projects at the national and international level.

. . . → Read More: Ministry of Culture’s Scheme of Financial Assistance for Cultural Programmes to Indian NGOs

Deshpande Fellowship Program

The Deshpande Fellowship Program is currently accepting applications for its next cohort of fellows. The fellowship consists of a seven-month program geared towards providing a budding batch of social entrepreneurs with the skills they need to create positive change in society. This unique opportunity grants fellows a hands-on learning experience in matters relating . . . → Read More: Deshpande Fellowship Program

Brooke India seeking expression of interest from NGOs to provide funding on Animal Welfare Projects

Brooke India is planning to expand its existing operational areas and potential new locations across India for new partnership development in the following states and it is currently seeking expression of interest from social/rural/animal welfare organizations having their operations in these districts in the area of Equine (horses, mules, donkeys)/Animal Welfare.

Katra, in . . . → Read More: Brooke India seeking expression of interest from NGOs to provide funding on Animal Welfare Projects

Send in your Nominations for the 2010 Good Governance Awards

Instituted by the Good Governance Magazine, the Good Governance Award 2010 is dedicated towards individual excellence in governance and public service delivery using ICTs and e-Governance applications and platforms at National, State & Regional level. Awards are being conferred on pioneering steps and derivations having sustainable citizen impact from project initiation and implementation . . . → Read More: Send in your Nominations for the 2010 Good Governance Awards

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