The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations. It is dedicated to developing a balanced and accessible international intellectual property (IP) system, which rewards creativity, stimulates innovation and contributes to economic development while … [Read more...] about WIPO Indigenous Intellectual Property Law Fellowship opportunity in Geneva for recognized and active member of any indigenous community in the world
IEN and WMAN 2011- 2012 Grassroots Communities Mining Mini-Grant Program for community-based organizations, and Tribes or Tribal programs in the US and Canada
Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN) and Western Mining Action Network (WMAN) supported Mining Mini-grants Program aims at supporting and enhancing the capacity building efforts of mining-impacted communities in the U.S. and Canada to assure that mining projects do not adversely affect human, … [Read more...] about IEN and WMAN 2011- 2012 Grassroots Communities Mining Mini-Grant Program for community-based organizations, and Tribes or Tribal programs in the US and Canada
International Partnership for Advancing Transgender Health seminar taking place in Salzburg from October 2-8, 2011
Source: http://www.soros.org/ The Open Society Public Health Program in partnership with the Center of Excellence for Transgender Health at the University of California, San Francisco, is convening a seminar entitled “International Partnership for Advancing Transgender Health” seminar that will be … [Read more...] about International Partnership for Advancing Transgender Health seminar taking place in Salzburg from October 2-8, 2011
South African Government establishes Participation Fund to boost preparations for the upcoming COP17 event in Durban
Source: http://www.buanews.gov.za/news/11/11090710051001 The South African government is establishing a Participation Fund with the purpose of contributing substantially to the costs incurred by civil society and NGOs in their preparations for the 17th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate … [Read more...] about South African Government establishes Participation Fund to boost preparations for the upcoming COP17 event in Durban
Fifth Entertainment Education Conference: Short duration entries invited for Digital Media Competition focused on Motivating Behavior Change around any health topic
Entertainment Education (EE) Conference The first EE Conference was held in 1989 in California; since then international conferences have taken place in the US, Holland and South Africa. This year India – with its kaleidoscope of arts, cutting edge technology and dynamic movie industry – is hosting … [Read more...] about Fifth Entertainment Education Conference: Short duration entries invited for Digital Media Competition focused on Motivating Behavior Change around any health topic
Québec Fund for Nature and Technology Research seeks applications from local candidates for thematic scholarships to pursue Master’s or Doctoral research program
Québec Fund for Nature and Technology Research (FQRNT) is currently seeking applications from eligible candidates for thematic scholarships aimed at fostering student interest in research and to financially assist the best candidates in undertaking or continuing a Master’s or Doctoral research … [Read more...] about Québec Fund for Nature and Technology Research seeks applications from local candidates for thematic scholarships to pursue Master’s or Doctoral research program
USAID and NSF seek proposals under the Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research program
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has consistently been engaged in exploring new opportunities so science and technology could be used to address the world’s development issues. USAID as part of its science and technology strategy is also developing mechanisms to … [Read more...] about USAID and NSF seek proposals under the Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research program
Yale University invites applications for the prestigious World Fellows Program 2012
World Fellows Program at Yale University each year brings to Yale 14-18 highly accomplished men and women from a diverse set of countries around the world. The Fellows spend an intensive semester exploring critical issues and undergoing leadership training, with the full resources of Yale University … [Read more...] about Yale University invites applications for the prestigious World Fellows Program 2012
Asia- Pacific Regional Skills Building Workshop on Primary Prevention, Colombo focussed on GBV
Partners for Prevention: Working to Prevent Violence against Women, is an interagency initiative of UNDP, UNFPA, UN Women and UNV in Asia and the Pacific. This initiative unites four UN partners under a single regional program team, and consolidates the unique strengths, experiences and areas of … [Read more...] about Asia- Pacific Regional Skills Building Workshop on Primary Prevention, Colombo focussed on GBV
North-South Centre at ETH, Zurich seeks proposals for Sawiris Scholarships
Founded in 1855, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), Zurich offers researchers an inspiring environment and students a comprehensive education as one of the leading international universities for technology and the natural sciences. ETH Zurich has more than 16,000 students from … [Read more...] about North-South Centre at ETH, Zurich seeks proposals for Sawiris Scholarships
