The FAHAMU, a network of social justice issues, has started a collaborative research project on comparative African Perspectives on China and Other Emerging Powers in Africa. FAHAMU invites proposals from African individuals and institutions for this project in some specific thematic areas. Four … [Read more...] about FAHAMU Invites Proposals for Collaborative Research Project on Comparative African Perspectives on China and Other Emerging Powers in Africa
Sida International Training Programme on Child Rights, Classroom and School Management
The Swedish International Development Agency's (Sida) International Training Programme on Child Rights, Classroom and School Management organized in cooperation with Lund University will be held in two parts: Part 1: September 17 - October 11, 2012 in Sweden and Part 2: 10 days in March, 2013 in … [Read more...] about Sida International Training Programme on Child Rights, Classroom and School Management
EDCTP Invites Proposals for Projects to Support for the Establishment and Strengthening of African National Ethics Committees and Institutional Review Boards
The European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) is an organization dedicated towards development of new clinical interventions to fight HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis in sub-Saharan African region. To achieve this goal, the organization works for integration of … [Read more...] about EDCTP Invites Proposals for Projects to Support for the Establishment and Strengthening of African National Ethics Committees and Institutional Review Boards
amfAR funding opportunity for grassroots organizations linked to MSM/LGBT communities in Africa addressing HIV/AIDS
amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research, is inviting grant proposals for the projects to address HIV/AIDS among gay men, men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender (TG) individuals in Africa. Grassroots organizations led by or closely linked to MSM/LGBT communities in low- and middle-income … [Read more...] about amfAR funding opportunity for grassroots organizations linked to MSM/LGBT communities in Africa addressing HIV/AIDS
Responsive Forest Governance Initiative Program invites applications from social-science researchers
The Responsive Forest Governance Initiative (RFGI) is a program of the Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA), International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). It is being implemented with support … [Read more...] about Responsive Forest Governance Initiative Program invites applications from social-science researchers
Schwab Foundation’s Social Entrepreneur of the Year Competitions
The Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship identifies leading social entrepreneurs in their respective countries and promotes them through the "Social Entrepreneur of the Year Awards." The Foundation, headquartered in Cologny-Geneva, Switzerland works to to advance social entrepreneurship and … [Read more...] about Schwab Foundation’s Social Entrepreneur of the Year Competitions
Greendale Foundation Scholarship for African Students to pursue INSEAD MBA Program
The Education Foundation of Greendale was established with the purpose of generating financial support to provide educational opportunities for students. Their efforts have resulted in funding over $202,953 in student projects and learning opportunities. Greendale Foundation has announced to … [Read more...] about Greendale Foundation Scholarship for African Students to pursue INSEAD MBA Program
People from African, Caribbean and Pacific countries interested in agriculture invited to participate in Youth in Agriculture Blog Competition
The Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation ACP-EU (CTA), in collaboration with FARA, Yam-Pukri, CAFAN, AYF, ANAFE, SPC/PAFPNET is organizing the Youth in Agriculture Blog Competition (YoBloCo Awards). This contest is launched in the framework of the Agriculture Rural Development and … [Read more...] about People from African, Caribbean and Pacific countries interested in agriculture invited to participate in Youth in Agriculture Blog Competition
London School of Economics IDEAS seeks applications for the African Research Fellowship program from scholars in the field of international affairs and security studies sciences
London School of Economics (LSE) IDEAS, a centre for the study of international affairs, diplomacy and grand strategy, aims at using LSE's vast intellectual resources to help train skilled and open-minded leaders and to study international affairs through world-class scholarship and engagement with … [Read more...] about London School of Economics IDEAS seeks applications for the African Research Fellowship program from scholars in the field of international affairs and security studies sciences
Applications invited for the 2012 Innovation Prize for Africa from initiatives contributing towards developing new products, increasing efficiency or saving cost
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in partnership with African Innovation Foundation (AIF) are now accepting applications for the first 2012 Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) aimed at honouring and encouraging innovative achievements of innovators and entrepreneurs in their … [Read more...] about Applications invited for the 2012 Innovation Prize for Africa from initiatives contributing towards developing new products, increasing efficiency or saving cost
