The international Civil Courage Prize is sponsored by the Train Foundation to honor “extraordinary individuals whose acts, undertaken deliberately, over time, have demonstrated ‘steadfast resistance to evil at great personal risk.’” The Prize does not attempt to establish a ranking or give the … [Read more...] about Civil Courage Prize accepting NGO nominations worldwide
World Bank’s Robert S. McNamara Fellowship Program for young researchers
The World Bank is inviting applications from young researchers working in academic and research institutions from eligible countries preparing a doctoral thesis for the Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program. Research grants cover residence costs for a 5 to 10 month period in a renowned university … [Read more...] about World Bank’s Robert S. McNamara Fellowship Program for young researchers
AWARD Call for Applications for 2011 Fellowships
The African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) has issued a call for applications for its 2011 fellowships. AWARD is a professional development program that strengthens the research and leadership skills of African women in agricultural science, empowering them to contribute … [Read more...] about AWARD Call for Applications for 2011 Fellowships
Indigenous Scholarships for Indigenous University Graduate
The Fund for the Development of Indigenous Peoples (FI) has launched a call for the fifth version of the Graduate "Indigenous Peoples, Human Rights, Governance and International Cooperation" to train native leaders and professionals. The scholarship is aimed at professionals and indigenous leaders … [Read more...] about Indigenous Scholarships for Indigenous University Graduate
OECD celebrates its 50th Anniversary by launching a video competition
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has launched the Young people's video competition on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. Young people around the world are invited to submit a short video describing their vision of "Progress." The competition is open to young … [Read more...] about OECD celebrates its 50th Anniversary by launching a video competition
Foundation Ensemble’s Small Grants Fund
Foundation Ensemble's Small Grants Fund provides funding in the areas of animal biodiversity, water and sanitation and sustainable development. However, nearly 50% of this fund is focused upon supporting projects related to biodiversity such as protecting species of animals that are under threat … [Read more...] about Foundation Ensemble’s Small Grants Fund
Foundation Ensemble’s Call for Proposals for “Sustainable Development and Job Creation”
The Foundation Ensemble has renewed its call for proposals for the year 2011 under the "Sustainable Development and Job Creation," supporting the emergence of local microstructures and environmentally-friendly sources of employment. As this is a Program Fund of the Foundation, covering 85% of its … [Read more...] about Foundation Ensemble’s Call for Proposals for “Sustainable Development and Job Creation”
TB REACH’s Wave 2 funding call for proposals
The TB REACH's second wave of funding has this call for proposals to fund projects that promote early and increased case detection of tuberculosis (TB) cases and ensure their timely treatment, while maintaining high cure rates within National TB Programmes. TB REACH encourages the development and … [Read more...] about TB REACH’s Wave 2 funding call for proposals
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship 2011/12
The Institute of Education (IOE) at the University of London and the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission are jointly funding the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship 2011/12 to provide support for undertaking a master's degree. The eligible programmes under the scholarship are: MA in Education and … [Read more...] about Commonwealth Shared Scholarship 2011/12
Carr Center’s Gebran G. Tueni Human Rights Fellowship
The 2010-2011 Carr Center for Human Rights Policy Fellowship Program at the Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government has two opportunities available under its Gebran G. Tueni Human Rights Fellowship. The Gebran G. Tueni Human Rights Fellowship is a stipendiary fellowship. In … [Read more...] about Carr Center’s Gebran G. Tueni Human Rights Fellowship
