Microfinance Centre (MFC) is a grass-root network of 110 member institutions that play an active role in shaping the microfinance industry in the Europe and Central Asia (ECA) region. Members range from banks, non-governmental organizations, social and commercial investors, to development … [Read more...] about MFC invites applications from national microfinance networks for Social Performance Start-up Fund
Archives for 2011
Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences seeks nominations for the prestigious 2012 Heineken Prizes
The Heineken Prizes are international prizes awarded every other year to five internationally renowned scientists and one highly talented Dutch visual artist for their great merits to science, Dutch art and society. The scientific Heineken Prizes recognise and reward unique achievement in the … [Read more...] about Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences seeks nominations for the prestigious 2012 Heineken Prizes
Application sought for the new cycle of UNESCO/Keizo Obuchi Fellowships for young researchers from developing countries
UNESCO seeks applications from young researchers from developing countries, especially the least developed countries (LDCs), to apply for grants through the UNESCO-Keizo Obuchi Programme (UNESCO/Japan Young Researchers’ Fellowship Programme) financed by the Government of Japan. This programme named … [Read more...] about Application sought for the new cycle of UNESCO/Keizo Obuchi Fellowships for young researchers from developing countries
The 2012 Media for Liberty Award: Entries invited from Print and Electronic Media Journalists
The promotion of economic and political liberties requires continual examination by policy makers both in the United States and across the globe. But the media can play an equally vital role in promoting these freedoms through its treatment of and attention to issues of the day, and the societies, … [Read more...] about The 2012 Media for Liberty Award: Entries invited from Print and Electronic Media Journalists
SAR seeks applications for Campbell Fellowship for Women Scholar-Practitioners from Developing Nations
The School for Advanced Research (SAR), a non-profit organization, was established in Santa Fe, New Mexico in 1907 as a center for the study of the archaeology and ethnology of the American Southwest. Since 1967, the scope of the School’s activities has embraced a global perspective through programs … [Read more...] about SAR seeks applications for Campbell Fellowship for Women Scholar-Practitioners from Developing Nations
A Tool for assessment of policies, systems and services related to SRH and HIV linkages
The importance of linking Sexual & Reproductive Health (SRH) and HIV and AIDS is now widely recognised. The majority of HIV infections are sexually transmitted or are associated with pregnancy, childbirth and breast-feeding. The risk of HIV transmission and acquisition can be further increased … [Read more...] about A Tool for assessment of policies, systems and services related to SRH and HIV linkages
UNECA seeks applications for Governance and Public Administration Division fellowship in Addis Ababa
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa seeks applications for a special fellowship in the Governance and Public Administration Division (GPAD) from candidates who have completed their Masters Degree in international affairs, diplomacy, development economics, public administration, political … [Read more...] about UNECA seeks applications for Governance and Public Administration Division fellowship in Addis Ababa
Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships opportunity for PhD and health professionals to conduct research in Canada
Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships are open to both Canadian and international researchers who have recently completed a PhD, PhD-equivalent or health professional degree offering them two-year fellowships, worth $70,000 (taxable) per year. Program Objective - Attract and retain top-tier … [Read more...] about Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships opportunity for PhD and health professionals to conduct research in Canada
Indian-European Research Networking Programme: Call for proposals to promote joint research activities
The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR, India) in association with the Agence Nationale de la Recherche (ANR, France), the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, Germany), the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC, UK) and the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO, … [Read more...] about Indian-European Research Networking Programme: Call for proposals to promote joint research activities
IDRC Adaptation H2O Graduate Research Awards Opportunity for Researchers from Developing Countries and Canada
Canada’s International Development Research Centre’s (IDRC) support to developing countries has been in the form of research aimed at promoting growth and development thereby resulting innovative and lasting local solutions for the communities that need it most. IDRC’s Climate Change and Water … [Read more...] about IDRC Adaptation H2O Graduate Research Awards Opportunity for Researchers from Developing Countries and Canada
