Conferences Archives

Asia Pacific Youth Forum 2015 in Kathmandu, Nepal: Sponsorships available

Deadline: 23 August 2015

ICIMOD in collaboration with the Himalayan University Consortium (HUC) is organizing the Asia Pacific Youth Forum from 5-8 October 2015 in Kathmandu, Nepal.

The event will bring together young professionals, including scientists, early career professionals, young politicians, and youth initiative leaders from the region, and will develop their knowledge on mountain and climate change adaptation issues with a focus on sustainable and resilient mountain livelihoods.

Who can apply?

Youth between the ages of 23 and 32 from the Asia-Pacific region with an academic or a professional degree in related fields are eligible to apply.
Youth with demonstrated leadership in sustainable development issues working with governmental and non-governmental organizations are strongly encouraged to apply.

This forum has been made possible with support from the Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation (SDC) under its Sustainable Mountain Development for Global Collaboration (SMD4GC) programme, the Himalayan University Consortium (HUC) and the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD).

Selected participants will be provided with international airfare, accommodation, food, and local transport as applicable.

For more information, visit this the Asia Pacific Youth Forum 2015.

Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health RMNCH Project in Nigeria – Conference and Webinar

Deadline: 7 August 2015

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID/Nigeria) is conducting pre-solicitation conference Webinar for the Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (RMNCH) Project in Nigeria.

Details for the conference and webinar are as follows:

Title: Nigeria RMNCH Bilateral Conference and Webinar (Pre-Solicitation Conference)
Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 10 am – 2 pm EST
Venue: GHPOD Crystal City Training Facility, Potomac Room

Only one representative from each organization register should be physically present.

Participants need to register by the deadline.

For more information, visit this link.

Participate in DISH 2015 Conference at Netherlands

Deadline: 31 August 2015

The DISH 2015 Conference about digital strategies for heritage is seeking proposals from organizations.

Digital Strategies for Heritage (DISH) is the bi-annual international conference on digital heritage and the opportunities it offers to cultural organisations.

DISH2015 will be held on December 7 and 8 2015in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

Triggered by changes in society, heritage organisations face many challenges and need to make strategic decisions about their activities and services. The conference will provide such organizations a beneficial hand with skills and knowledge.

The conference aims are:

inspiration
knowledge
skills
innovation
networking

Theme

The main theme of the conference will be Money and Power and the tracks accompanying it will be:

Lose your modesty!
Stand up for yourself!
Lose control, gain influence!
Power to the people!

Tracks for Participation

Table session
Workshop session
Posters session
Ignite talks
Improvisation session

Eligibility Criteria

Organizations from all countries are eligible to submit their proposals.

How to Apply

Interested applicants can apply by submitting their proposals online via given website.

For more information, please visit DISH 2015 Conference.

Eight Bursaries for Building Bridges Conference in Nepal

Deadline: 14 August 2015

3ie is offering eight bursaries for the third evaluation conclave in Nepal .The conference will be based on the theme ‘Building bridges: use of evaluation for decision making and policy influence’.

The conclave will include professional workshops on building skills around evaluation methodologies and panel presentations and round-tables on experience sharing around evaluation.

This programme is part of 3ie’s efforts toward building capacity in conducting and using high-quality impact evaluations and systematic reviews that can generate policy relevant evidence.

The conclave will be held in Kathmandu, Nepal on 23-27 November 2015.

Objectives

Individual capacity building
Institutional capacity building
Promoting a culture of evidence
Overview of the bursary awards

Focus Areas

The event will address use, participation, equity, and gender as focus areas which will include:

Pre-conclave professional workshops on building skills on evaluation methodologies
Half-day celebration organized by EvalPartners, CoE-SA, CoE-Nepal and Parliamentarians’ Forum
Conclave panel presentations and round-tables on sharing experiences on evaluations

Eligibility Criteria

Nationals residing in a low- or middle-income Asian country and be actively engaged in the field of impact evaluation are eligible to apply for the program.

How to Apply

Interested applicants can apply online via given website.

For more information, please visit Eight Bursaries for Building Bridges.

Scholarships Available to Attend 2015 Independent Sector National Conference

Deadline: 1 August 2015

Join nonprofit and foundation leaders from across the country as they challenge our current thinking and explore creative solutions that will make the nonprofit community even more effective!

The Bush Foundation of USA is currently accepting applications for scholarships to attend Independent Sector National Conference to be held at 26 to 29 October 2015. The scholarship is designed to promote diversity and inclusiveness. The Foundation Main Conference Scholarships are available to charitable sector leaders and professionals in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

The Independent Sector National Conference is the premier opportunity for people from across the nonprofit and philanthropic community to come together and examine pressing issues faced by the organizations and the communities served.

Benefits

Awardees with scholarships that cover hotel accommodations will be assigned a hotel room for a certain number of nights, depending on the programming each awardee is scheduled to attend. Awardees with scholarships that cover flight/travel will be reimbursed after the conference.

Scholarship recipients will also be invited to a special Bush Foundation reception on the first day of the conference, where they can connect with one another.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible participants are established or emerging leaders of small- and mid-sized nonprofit organizations in USA with an annual budget of less than $5 million.
Preference will be given to first-time applicants.
The scholarship application period will run from May 2015 to July 31, 2015 and is open to both IS members and non-members.

How to Apply

Applicants can apply through the website after creating a new account.

In addition to basic information, you will be asked to answer two short essay questions:

Briefly describe your plan to use and share lessons learned at the conference to strengthen your organization’s and the broader nonprofit community’s effectiveness.
Describe your interest and intention to make connections and build networks both with other Bush Foundation scholarship recipients and other conference attendees.

For more information, please visit Scholarships.

Counter Terrorism Photo Contest to Combat Terrorism: Submit Entries to Win $ 350 USD Plus Other Benefits

Deadline: 30 July 2015

The International Secretariat for Youth Action Against Terrorism (IYAAT) is currently accepting photographic submissions for its Counter terrorism photo contest 2015. The top 12 entries shall be used in the buildup of the conference theme and the entrants given a limelight throughout the conference preparation, running, and post-conference period.

Prizes

The three selected winners:

First Prize: $ 350 USD
Second Prize: $ 150 USD
Third Prize: $ 100 USD

Other Benefits

Additionally, the winners in this contest shall participate in the International Youths Conference on Counter Terrorism to held in Nairobi (Kenya) for the period 4th to 6th February 2016, and the winner be installed as IYAAT’s Goodwill Ambassador (For a period of 2 Years) at the conference while the first and second runner’s up shall be considered for positions in the IYAAT’s International Secretariat, and receive prices at the Conference. They shall however have to cater for their travel expenses to and from Nairobi while their accommodation is fully catered for.

Eligibility Criteria

The contest is open to the public as a whole. However, the entrants must observe the following:·

Ensure the entry photograph is clear enough;·
The photograph entry must be original; not owned by a third party/with copyright issues;·
The photograph entry must be of acceptable public standards;
No pornographic, graphic, or provocating photographs etc are allowed

How to Apply

Applicants must create an account on the website and follow the online application process instructions thereon.

For more information, please visit Photo Contest.

IHS Conference and Research Grant 2015

Deadline: 8 August 2015

The Institute for Humane Studies (IHS) is calling applications for the 2015 IHS Conference and Research Grant. It is awarded to current PhD students advancing the principles of personal liberty and economic freedom through an academic career.

Grants up to $750 are available to cover travel, conference fees, and other career-related expenses. The awards are made available exclusively to applicants who are new to IHS or who have recently indicated an interest in academia.

About

IHS was founded in 1961 with the aim to advance a freer society by discovering and facilitating the development of talented, productive students, scholars, and other intellectuals who share an interest in liberty.

Eligibility Information

PhD students currently enrolled in graduate school are eligible for awards from the IHS Conference & Research Grant regardless of their nationality.
Students of any university may apply for this fund.

How to Apply?

All applications must be submitted through our online application.

For more information, visit IHS.

The Taiwan Foundation for Democracy

The Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (TFD) is the first national democracy assistance foundation to be established in Asia, and is devoted to strengthening democracy and human rights in Taiwan and abroad. The Foundation’s primary concerns are to further consolidate Taiwan’s democratic system, to promote democracy in Asia, and to participate actively in the global democratic network. The Foundation is committed to the vision of working together with like-minded organizations and individuals, building on Taiwan’s experience to advance a new wave of democratization worldwide.

Focus Areas

Advocacy projects
Research
Conferences
Publications
Educational programs

Democracy and Human Rights Service Fellowship

Democracy and Human Rights Service Fellowship are open for applicants who are interested in pursuing projects with a more practical focus.

Award Information

The TFD awards all Democracy and Human Rights Service Fellows with a stipend of NT$45,000 per month.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants from all countries except Taiwan are eligible to apply for the fellowship program.
Applicants should possess an MA or equivalent in a field relevant to the proposed project at the time of application.
Applicants should have at least two years of relevant work experience.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are requested to fill up and submit the application form given on the website.

FundsforNGOs Premium Members can download the PDF version of this document here. Not a Premium Member? Sign up here!

Next>>
<<Previous

Fellowships to Attend SEJ’s 25th Annual Conference

Deadline: 7 July 2015

The Society of Environmental Journalists is inviting applications for its 2015 conference fellowships to attend Environmental Journalism 2015, SEJ’s 25th Annual Conference, sponsored and hosted by the University of Oklahoma and the National Weather Centre.

The conference is scheduled from 7th October 2015 to 11th October 2015.

Program Purpose

The purpose of the program is to advance diverse participation and networking in SEJ and enrich future reporting on land use, water, energy, climate change etc.

Benefits

The participants will get:

Full conference registration (including tours and other extra-fee events).
$400 travel stipend to help with hotel and airfare/ground transportation.
A year of membership in SEJ.

Eligibility Criteria

Native American, Asian, Black, First Nation and Latino journalists who are either SEJ members or are eligible for membership in SEJ are eligible to apply for the fellowship program.

How to Apply

Interested applicants can email their application materials to the address given on the website.

For more information, please visit SEJ Scholarship.

Participate in African Youth in Philanthropy Conference 2015

Deadline: 20 June 2015

Ikra Education Training Centre (IETC), Tanzania and the Self Health Foundation, Uganda and convened by Global Alliance for Development Foundation and Nexus Africa are inviting Citizens of Africa, Individuals/Organizations to participate in the African Youth in Philanthropy Conference 2015 to be held in Hotel Arusha, Tanzania on 29^th of June 2015.

2-day interactive conference will host 100 youth delegates from 20 African countries and the Diaspora on the prime objective of a youth focused policies and practices and broader inclusiveness in Africa’s development agenda where youth in philanthropy are recognized as key players. Applicants will have a chance to explore conversation with 100 Youth delegates from different parts of African countries via this conference.

Areas of Interest

Youth focused on Philanthropy and impact investing policies.
Best practices and broader approaches towards an inclusive development in which youth in philanthropy and social entrepreneurship are key change agents.

Who can apply?

Youth from African continent.
Both Individual/Organizations can participate.

How to Register

Interested Individual/Organization can fill the registration form available on the website.

For more details, visit AYP Conference.

Next>>> <<<Previous

Next>>>
<<<Previous