Deadline: 20 June 2016 The Wellcome Trust is currently seeking applications for the Pathfinder Awards, funding innovative discrete pilot studies to develop assets and de-risk future development. Priority Areas Priorities for Pathfinder Award funding include (in no particular order): discrete high-quality experiments to demonstrate proof-of-concept data assay development IP development for a critical experiment to validate IP (in strong cases) stimulating product development that … [Read more...]
Wellcome Trust Pathfinder Awards: Catalyse Innovative Development Projects in areas of Unmet Medical Need
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Apply for MQ Fellows Award 2016: Supporting Researchers around the World!
April 11, 2016 By
Deadline: 5 May 2016 MQ: Transforming Mental Health is seeking applications from talented researchers for its MQ Fellows Award 2016, to support the most promising early career scientists, clinician-scientists and researchers who are asking the difficult and challenging questions that will bring transformational advances in mental health science. Award Information The MQ Fellows Award programme will provide up to £75,000 per year for three years, or up to £225,000 in total … [Read more...]
AHIMA Grace Award: Recognition of Excellence in Health Information Management
April 8, 2016 By
Deadline: 29 May 2016 The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) is currently inviting healthcare delivery organizations across United States for its Grace Award, named after AHIMA's founder Grace Whiting Myers. The Award recognizes the outstanding and innovative approaches in health information management by the Healthcare delivery organizations. AHIMA was established in partnership with the American College of Surgeons to elevate the standards of clinical records in … [Read more...]
Apply for Children’s Prize 2016: A Chance to Win $250,000 USD!
April 7, 2016 By
Deadline: 14 May 2016 Are you ready to implement a plan to save the lives of children under age five? If yes, then apply for the Children’s Prize 2016. The Children's Prize Foundation is currently accepting applications from individuals, teams and organizations from around the globe to submit their proposals to reduce child mortality to save lives. The Prize promote connections between donors and recipients, encouraging modern networking technology while trying to add a new technique to the … [Read more...]
Kurt Schork Memorial Fund: Seeking Journalists for International Journalism Awards 2016
April 6, 2016 By
Deadline: 31 May 2016 The Kurt Schork Memorial Fund (KSMF) is currently inviting applicants for its 2016 awards in international journalism, that seeks to illuminate the human condition through courageous reporting of conflict, corruption, human rights transgressions and other fundamental issues of the day. KSMF invites freelance journalists everywhere to enter the 15th annual edition of the awards, established in 2002 to honour American freelance journalist Kurt Schork, who was killed in 2000 … [Read more...]
Nominations Open for 2016 TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize of USD100, 000!
March 28, 2016 By
Deadline: 16 May 2016 The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) is currently inviting applicants from developing countries for its 2016 TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize. The prize will be given for outstanding achievements in Chemical Sciences. Award Information The prize carries a monetary award of USD100, 000, generously provided by Lenovo, a medal and a certificate bearing a citation highlighting the major contributions for which the prize is awarded. Eligibility Criteria Candidates must be … [Read more...]
Nominations Open for UNEP Champions of the Earth Award 2016!
March 23, 2016 By
Deadline: 30 April 2016 United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is currently inviting applications from individuals and organizations worldwide for its 2016 Champions of the Earth Award. The Award seeks to build on this by highlighting individuals and organizations who show leadership and vision in delivering on the environmental dimension of the sustainable development agenda. The Programme will focus or address the sustainability of natural resources poverty, health, food and … [Read more...]
Nominations Open for Midwives4all Prize 2016: Saving the Lives of Mothers, New born & Families!
March 22, 2016 By
Deadline: 6 April 2016 International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) is currently inviting applicants for its Midwives4all Prize 2016 with a motive to increase the visibility of their good work in saving the lives of mothers, new born and families. The Midwives4all Prize, a certificate of recognition, is awarded to an exceptional midwife who has demonstrated her/his achievements as a change-agent in the midwifery profession through education, provision of services, regulation, research, … [Read more...]
Nominations Open for L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth Awards!
March 22, 2016 By
Deadline: 29 April 2016 Nominations are open for L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth awards with an aim to recognize an inspiring women igniting social change on a local, national or global level. L’Oréal Paris launched the Women of Worth program in 2006 to empower and support women. It honors and awards women who are actively making a positive difference in their communities. It recognizes the achievements of real women who embody the spirit of the L’Oréal brand women who possess self-confidence … [Read more...]
Apply for the World Food Prize for the Borlaug Field Award and Win up to $250,000!
March 21, 2016 By
Deadline: 30 June 2016 The World Food Prize invites nominations from the individuals who have advanced human development by improving the quality, quantity, or availability of food in the world. The World Food Prize is a $250,000 award formally presented at the Laureate Award Ceremony in mid-October, on or around World Food Day, in conjunction with the Borlaug Dialogue international symposium. Eligibility Criteria Nominees must be under the age of 40 (40th birthday not reached before … [Read more...]
Check the Selection Criteria and Your Eligibility for Human Rights Awards!
March 18, 2016 By
Selection Criteria The impact of the nominee’s work or contribution in improving the understanding and respect for human rights among the community; The impact of the nominee’s work or contribution in eliminating social injustice as well as discriminatory attitudes and practices; The impact of the nominee’s work in promoting better monitoring and reporting mechanism of human rights abuses; The impact of the nominee’s work in creating an enabling environment conducive to the enjoyment … [Read more...]
Nominations Open for Human Rights Awards! Recognizing Initiatives for the Advancement of Human Rights in Malaysia
March 18, 2016 By
Deadline: 30 June 2016 Nominations are open for Human Rights Awards that will be given to individuals, groups, organisations and agencies that have an outstanding track record in the advancement of human rights in Malaysia. The awards were established in 2011 by the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia and the introduction of the Awards is part of the Commission’s effort to promote human rights and to honor the contributions made by extraordinary individuals, groups, organisations and … [Read more...]
Nominations Open for MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2016!
March 17, 2016 By
Deadline: 30 June 2016 The AEON Environmental Foundation and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity are seeking nominations for its Midori prize for Biodiversity 2016, with an aim to raise public awareness about the importance of biodiversity. The MIDORI Prize honors three individuals who have made outstanding contributions to conservation and sustainable use at local and global levels, and who have influenced and strengthened various biodiversity-related efforts, as well as … [Read more...]
FRIDA 2016 Call for Proposals: Apply for Awards, Grants and Scale-Ups!
March 17, 2016 By
FRIDA has launched its 2016 call for proposals and is inviting applicants for three funding programs in order to contribute towards regional development in Latin America and the Caribbean and provide capacity building and networking opportunities to civil society organizations, enterprises, governments and universities that articulate the potential of information and communications technology. FRIDA, under this call for proposals will provide USD 235K in the form of: FRIDA Awards FRIDA … [Read more...]
FRIDA Awards: Acknowledging Innovative Initiatives and Practices in Latin America and the Caribbean
March 17, 2016 By
The FRIDA Awards seek to acknowledge innovative initiatives and practices in Latin America and the Caribbean that have made concrete contributions through the use of information and communications technologies and have had a proven impact on the region’s social and economic development. Award Information The FRIDA Award consists of a USD 5,000 cash prize plus full travel and accommodation for one representative of each project to attend the awards ceremony, which will be held in Mexico … [Read more...]
Nominations Open for 2016 WWSF Prize for Women’s Creativity in Rural Life!
March 11, 2016 By
Deadline: 30 April 2016 The Women’s World Summit Foundation (WWSF) is currently inviting applicants for its 22nd annual Prize for women’s creativity in rural life, honoring and awarding creative and courageous women and women’s groups around the world working to improve the quality of life in rural communities. The Prize aims to draw international attention to laureate’s contributions to sustainable development, food security and peace. WWSF participates in empowering rural women in their … [Read more...]
Nominations Open for AMA Public Healthcare Awards! Recognizing Extraordinary Contributions to Health and Society in Australia
March 10, 2016 By
Deadline: 22 April 2016 Nominations are open for Australian Medical Association (AMA) Public Healthcare Awards 2016 for people who do extraordinary work in order to recognize their valuable contributions to health and society. The Australian Medical Association (AMA) is the most influential membership organisation representing registered medical practitioners and medical students of Australia. The AMA exists to promote and protect the professional interests of doctors and the health care needs … [Read more...]
Nominations Open for 2016 UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education!
March 9, 2016 By
Deadline: 20 April 2016 Nominations are open for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education 2016 with a motive to improve and promote the educational prospects of girls and women and in turn, the quality of their lives. The purpose of the Prize is to reward outstanding efforts of individuals, institutions or non- governmental organizations that contribute to the advancement of education for girls and women. Award … [Read more...]
Apply for 7th Earth Care Awards 2016: Protecting Land and Water Resources
March 4, 2016 By
Deadline: 31 March 2016 Applications are open for 7th Earth Care Awards (ECAs) 2016 to promote resilience to climate change and reduction of greenhouse gases in the development of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The objective is to reduce emissions, adopt approaches to protect land and water resources and promote innovations for reducing impacts, emphasizing appropriate environmental action. Award Categories Community based mitigation … [Read more...]
Nominations Open for Joseph B. and Toby Gittler Prize! Recognizing Outstanding and Lasting Scholarly Contributions
March 1, 2016 By
Deadline: 1 April 2016 Nominations are open for Joseph B. and Toby Gittler Prize to recognize outstanding and lasting scholarly contributions to racial, ethnic and/or religious relations. The Joseph B. and Toby Gittler Endowed Fund at Brandeis University support this annual award. Brandeis University celebrates a commitment to social justice and strives to reflect the heterogeneity of the United States and of the world community, welcoming students and faculty of every nationality, religion, … [Read more...]
