The World Bank has set up a new trust fund called "The Strategic Impact Evaluation Fund" (SIEF) with the support of the UK Government's Department for International Development (DFID). The purpose of the Fund is to carry out and support research evaluating the impact of programs on alleviating … [Read more...] about World Bank’s Strategic Impact Evaluation Fund
Archives for 2012
The Mail and Guardian and the Southern Africa Trust invite nominations for 2012 Investing in the Future Awards
This year, the awards honour Dr Ivan May, a social philanthropist, the guiding spirit and member of the panel ever since the Investing in the Future awards were introduced. May provided inspiration and insight over the years into developments in the field of social investment. All entries into the … [Read more...] about The Mail and Guardian and the Southern Africa Trust invite nominations for 2012 Investing in the Future Awards
Request for Proposals – Disability Rights Fund (DRF)
Deadline- June 11, 2012 Countries/Region- Bangladesh, Peru, Uganda The Disability Rights Fund's "Implementing Our Rights" grant cycle has been set up to achieve the goal that persons with disabilities participate fully in society and enjoy equal rights and opportunities. It comprises of two grant … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals – Disability Rights Fund (DRF)
International Water Centre (IWC) Masters Scholarships
The International Water Centre (IWC) Masters Scholarships are currently open for candidates to study IWC Master of Integrated Water Management in 2013. IWC Masters Scholarships offer full-tuition (AU$44,400) and are currently open until 1 August 2012. However, IWC Partial Scholarships (AU$5,000), … [Read more...] about International Water Centre (IWC) Masters Scholarships
Humanitarian Security Innovation-USAID/OFDA
Deadline- Jun 15, 2012 USAID/OFDA’s mandate is to save lives, alleviate human suffering, and reduce the economic and social impact of disasters worldwide. In order to facilitate the achievement of this goal, implementing partners providing humanitarian assistance must be able to effectively manage … [Read more...] about Humanitarian Security Innovation-USAID/OFDA
Doctoral Mobility Scholarships- Call for Application
Deadline- 4 JUNE 2012 Countries/Region- Algeria , Angola , Ascension Island, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Ivory Coast (Cote d'Ivoire), Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Egypt , Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea , Ethiopia, … [Read more...] about Doctoral Mobility Scholarships- Call for Application
PhD Fellowship for Foreign Citizens at Scientific & Technological Research Council- Turkey
Deadline- 14 September 2012 Countries/Region- All Countries Grants in the fields of Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technological Sciences, Medical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities will be awarded to highly qualified students who are intending to complete their PhD … [Read more...] about PhD Fellowship for Foreign Citizens at Scientific & Technological Research Council- Turkey
PhD position- Global Politics of Pesticide Regulation
Deadline- 6 June, 2012 For a pesticide to be registered, huge amounts of information regarding chemical identity, efficacy and environmental and health safety have to be submitted to various regulatory authorities. Currently it is debated whether a pesticide may be registered if it can be … [Read more...] about PhD position- Global Politics of Pesticide Regulation
The Templeton Prize invites nominations from academic leaders, theologians, scholars and scientists
The Templeton Prize is awarded in an annual manner based on the decision of a panel of distinguished judges from different academic disciplines and religious traditions. This prize seeks a diverse pool of significant candidates and invites nominations throughout the world. The public at large is … [Read more...] about The Templeton Prize invites nominations from academic leaders, theologians, scholars and scientists
Call for Nominations invited for Regional Workshops for Indigenous and Local Community
Call for Nominations are invited for Regional Workshops for Indigenous and Local Community representatives of the Latin-American and Caribbean Region. Indigenous and local community organizations from the countries of the Latin-American and Caribbean region are invited to nominate representatives … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations invited for Regional Workshops for Indigenous and Local Community
