We people in developing countries have always received tremendous support, resources and ideas for our sustainable development from developed countries. Now, how about we provide some support to them as a payback? Although the aid we receive from the developed world has its own issues and … [Read more...] about Design for the First World: Now, people from developing countries can contribute ideas for the betterment of the developed countries
Innovative Libraries for Developing Countries
Organizations which have been planning to write proposals or build up new ideas for projects to establish libraries in developing countries, there is a useful list of such projects listed at this link. The Elsevier Foundation’s Innovative Libraries Program, which issues a call for proposals … [Read more...] about Innovative Libraries for Developing Countries
International Reading Association’s Grants for Literacy Projects in Countries with Developing Economies
Only for members of the International Reading Association (IRA) International Reading Association provides funding support to literacy projects in developing countries for its members. Individuals can become members of the Association and access many other benefits from its resource database. … [Read more...] about International Reading Association’s Grants for Literacy Projects in Countries with Developing Economies
Request for Proposals to Identify and Test Innovative Solutions to Increase Access to Effective Malaria Treatment
“The Clinton Health Access Initiative (“CHAI”) is seeking rigorous and innovative operational research proposals that will test new solutions to improving access to and targeting of effective malaria treatment in order to inform policy and practice at national and global levels. Through funding from … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals to Identify and Test Innovative Solutions to Increase Access to Effective Malaria Treatment
Call for research proposals from civil society organizations
The WHO Scientific Resource Group on Equity Analysis and Research together with the Global Forum for Health Research and People's Health Movement announce a call for research proposals from civil society organizations (CSOs) on the theme: ‘Advancing health equity through research and practice – … [Read more...] about Call for research proposals from civil society organizations
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Examples of high-priority research questions addressing action on social determinants of health Interventions that address health equity implications of current trends in food prices, agricultural policies and food (in)security, and changes in trade and investment in all aspects of food … [Read more...] about Call for research proposals from civil society organizations -2
Nominations for Human Rights Web Archives
"The Human Rights Web Archive is an initiative by Columbia University Libraries and Information Services (CUL) and its Center for Human Rights Documentation & Research (CHRDR), with support from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, to select, preserve, and provide access to freely available internet … [Read more...] about Nominations for Human Rights Web Archives
Call for Applications: Bixby Doctoral Fellowship in Population
The Bixby Doctoral Fellowship supports UCLA/SPH doctoral students who specialize in demographic aspects of public health. The fellowship provides between $5k and $20k for one year (for fees, tuition and stipend) and is renewable for a second year (contingent on funding), if the fellowship holder … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Bixby Doctoral Fellowship in Population
USIP-JR Senior Fellowship
"The Jennings Randolph (JR) Senior Fellowship provides scholars, policy analysts, policy makers, journalists, and other experts with opportunities to spend time in residence at the Institute, reflecting and writing on pressing international peace and security challenges. Senior Fellowships usually … [Read more...] about USIP-JR Senior Fellowship
USIP’s 2010 Annual Grant Competition for Peacebuilding Projects
The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) supports peacebuilding projects implemented by nonprofit organizations including educational institutions, research institutions and civil society organizations. Under its 2010 Annual Grant Competition, it is currently seeking applications from … [Read more...] about USIP’s 2010 Annual Grant Competition for Peacebuilding Projects
