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IRENA/ADFD open new round of funding for renewable energy in developing countries

Deadline: 15 February 2016

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) is currently inviting applications for the fourth round of funding to support renewable energy projects in developing countries.

Thematic Areas

IRENA recommends projects based on:
- technical merit
- commercial viability
- socio-economic and environmental benefits
To be shortlisted for further consideration, projects must be:
- transformative
- replicable / scalable
- innovative
Projects must also:
- Improve energy access
- address energy security
Strategic considerations on projects selected include:
- geographical spread
- diversity of technologies
- alignment with government priorities

Eligibility Criteria

Projects should be submitted by Members of IRENA, Signatories of the Statute, or States in Accession which are developing countries included in the “DAC List of ODA Recipients” from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Preference will be given to project proposals submitted by IRENA Members.
Projects should deploy renewable energy as defined in the Statute of IRENA, including bioenergy, geothermal energy, hydropower, ocean energy, solar energy, and wind energy.

Eligible Countries

IRENA Members:

Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, China, Colombia, Comoros, Cote D’Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, European Union, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guyana, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Latvia, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Republic of Moldova, Romania, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, The former Yugoslav, Republic of Macedonia, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Tuvalu, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

States in the process of becoming Members (Signatories/States in Accession):

Afghanistan, Austria, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Congo, Costa Rica, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Morocco, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Saint Lucia, Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand, Timor-Leste, United Republic of Tanzania, Uzbekistan.

Funding

ADFD funding is available as follows:

The total concessional loans committed per annual project selection cycle is approximately USD 50 million.
The concessional loan value for each project ranges from a minimum of USD 5 million to a maximum of USD 15 million.
The loan amount for each project covers up to 50 percent of the estimated total project cost.
Loan rates vary between 1 percent and 2 percent per annum, with duration of 20 years, including a grace period of 5 years. See website for details.
The project must demonstrate economic feasibility.
Loans are intended to cover as many recipients and regions as possible per application cycle.
There are no limits to the number of project proposals presented by each country, but applicant governments are advised to prioritise their proposals.

How to Apply

Prospective applicants must register to receive notification alerts about opening dates and deadlines for funding cycles.
When new funding cycle opens, the project coordinator can start the application process as follows:
- Registration
- Executive Project Summary application form
If the Executive Project Summary is shortlisted, the applicant is called upon to submit a Full Project Proposal.
All Applications must be submitted in English.

For more information, please visit IRENA/ADFD.

Peace Revolution Fellowships 2016 for African Young Leaders

Deadline: 1 December 2015

Are you a young African peace activist who desires to overcome the aforementioned challenges? Do you want to unlock the door to your inner peace and self-development to help you in your studies, work and life? Peace Revolution offers you the opportunity to cultivate a strong peace culture based on the principle of Peace In, Peace Out.

Peace Revolution is currently inviting applications for its Amandla East and Southern Africa Fellowship 2016 in Lilongwe, Malawi.

Objectives

Empower young people with the tools to inner peace, positive thinking and habits through the practice of mindfulness, self-discipline and meditation.
Connect young people in these regions and enhance their sense of solidarity, compassion and togetherness.
Provide a forum of networking and exchange for future collaboration and partnerships while fostering mutual understanding and intercultural dialogue.

Eligible Countries

Burundi, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Djibouti, Comoros, Eretria, Ethiopia, Somalia, Malawi, Mozambique, Sudan, South Sudan, Botswana, Seychelles, Lesotho, Madagascar, Angola, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Mauritius.

Eligibility Criteria

Be African nationals residing in Eastern and Southern Africa(mentioned above).
Be 20-32 years old at the time of submitting the application in order to receive the airfare support. Applicants above 32 years of age will have to pay their airfare to attend.
Have completed at least 21 days of the 42-day online self-development program. Note that in order to submit the application form, candidates do not need to have completed the online self-development program.
Have good proficiency in written and spoken English language. Those who can speak French will have an added advantage.
Be optimistic, be open-minded, show leadership potential, and have a genuine interest in peace building.
Be young leaders in local, national or international organizations.
Send a recommendation letter from their organizations/institutions.
Pay a commitment fee of 100USD before the arrival to the retreat site (by Bank transfer or Western Union).

How to Apply

Applicants can apply online through the website.

For more information, please visit Fellowship in Lilongwe, Malawi.

International Foundation for Science (IFS): Individual Research Grants for Researchers in Developing Countries

Deadline: 31 December 2015

International Foundation for Science (IFS) is currently inviting early-career scientists in IFS eligible developing countries to apply for IFS Individual Research Grants and carry out research projects for a period of up to 3 years. An applicant must have at least an MSc/MA, be younger than 35 years of age (for men) or 40 years of age (for women) and must do the research project in an IFS eligible country.

Young researchers wishing to start or consolidate their independent research careers and who fulfil the IFS eligibility criteria are welcome to apply.

Research Areas

Proposals are sought under one of three research areas:

Biological Resources in Terrestrial Systems Including but not limited to: Biodiversity, Forestry, Natural Products, Renewable Energy and Climate Change.
Water and Aquatic Resources Including but not limited to: Water Resources Research; Research on all aspects of freshwater, brackish and marine aquatic organisms and their environments.
Food Security, Dietary Diversity and Healthy Livelihoods Including but not limited to: Research on Food Production; Animal Production and Veterinary Medicine; Crop Science including Underutilized Crops; Food Science and Nutrition, and Food Security issues

Funding

Individual Research grants are awarded on merit in amounts up to USD 12,000 for one to three years.

Eligible Countries

Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Belize, Bhutan, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Rep., Chad, Comoros, Congo, Dem. Rep., Congo, Rep., Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Arab Rep., El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gambia, The Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea, DPR, Lao PDR, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Micronesia, Fed.Sts., Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Philippines, Rwanda, Samoa, São Tomé and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Syrian Arab Rep., Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Vanuatu, Vietnam, West Bank and Gaza, Yemen, Rep., Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants for Individual IFS Research Grants:

must be citizens of an eligible countries, and carry out their research in an eligible country (this does not have to be the country of citizenship)
must have a minimum of an MSc, MA or equivalent academic degree
must be (for men) younger than 35 years of age, and (for women) 40 years of age
Researchers, who are already IFS grantees, are eligible to apply for renewal grant irrespective of age.

How to Apply

Applicants must download the application form available on the website.

For more information, please visit IFS research.

The Other Foundation’s Call for Grant applications

Deadline: 18 November 2015

The Other Foundation is inviting applications for grants from any individual or organization in thirteen eligible southern African countries to support work that addresses discrimination against lesbian women or transgender people.

To be eligible for a grant you must be:

A lesbian woman or a transgender person, or an organization that is led by lesbian women or transgender people; or
A general LGBTI organization that addresses discrimination against transgender people or lesbian women.

Grant applications will be accepted in all four grant categories listed above. However, the grant period will be a maximum of one year only, ending on 30 September 2016.

The maximum amount for Hungwe / Fish Eagle grants will therefore be R150,000 over 12 months and the maximum amount for Mosu / Umbrella Tree grants will be R300,000 over 12 months.

The thirteen eligible countries from which grant applications will be accepted are Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

The Foundation has ZAR 1.5 million for grant allocations in this round of grant making. Decisions about which concept proposals will be taken to the second stage of the process, will be made within three weeks of the closing date for the submission of concept proposals.
The closing date for submission of grant concept proposals is Wednesday, 18 November 2015.

For more information, visit the Other Foundation.

Horizontal Cooperation Scholarship Program 2016 for South Africa, Mozambique and Angola

Deadline: 8 January 2016

The Chilean International Cooperation Agency has announced Horizontal Cooperation Scholarship Program to perform Master Studies in accredited universities or other institutions of higher education in Chile.

The purpose of the AGCI Scholarship Program is to contribute to the formation of advanced human capital, through the participation of professionals in Master programs taught by accredited higher education institutions with a high level of excellence in Chile.

Benefits

An Introductory Spanish course that can last from 3 up to 6 months, before the master programme begins.
Round trip tickets
Payment of fees, registration and degree costs charged by the respective institution of higher education, for the duration of the postgraduate program, with a maximum of four academic semesters, or six academic quarters, depending on the schedule used by the respective institution.
Payment of a maintenance allowance of four hundred and sixty thousand Chilean pesos ($460.000) throughout the period of the scholarship.
Provision of life, health and accident insurance to the scholarship holder, while the scholarship is in force for events or claims that affect and occur within the territory of Chile.
Awarding the scholarship recipient with a single allocation for textbooks and study materials up to ninety thousand Chilean pesos ($ 90,000) within their first semester of the study program.

Eligibility Criteria

Professionals who are nationals of South Africa, Mozambique or Angola can apply for the scholarship program.

How to Apply

Interested applicants must submit all the required documents at the address given on the pdf.

Note: Scholarships will only be awarded for studies in Chile.

For more information, please download the pdf.

Eni Scholarships for Best African Students: Strengthening African Leadership!

Deadline: 8 January 2016

St Antony’s College, University of Oxford is offering Eni scholarships in partnership with international integrated energy company Eni. This scholarship will allow St Antony’s to admit some of the best African students irrespective of means and will add immeasurably to the diverse and intellectual character of the College.

The scholarship will be awarded for one of the following eligible courses:

MSc African Studies
MSc Economic & Social History
MSc Economics for Development
MSc Global Governance and Diplomacy

Benefits

100% of university and college fees and an annual grant for living costs of £14,057 for 12 month courses and £10,543 for 9 month courses in 2015/16 (the 2016/17 figure will be updated soon). The stipend for courses with different durations will be adjusted accordingly.
The scholarship also covers one economy return airfare from your home country to the UK at the start and end of your course.

Eligible Countries: Angola, Ghana, Libya, Mozambique, Nigeria

Eligibility Criteria

The scholarships are open to applicants who are from eligible countries.
Preference will be given to applicants whose first degree is from an African university and who have clear ambitions to use their accumulated learning to benefit their home country after graduation.

How to Apply

Applicants can apply online via the website, given at the end.

For more details, please visit Eni Scholarships.

French Institute of South Africa: Calling Researchers for 2016 Funding

Deadline: 1 December 2015

The French Institute of South Africa is inviting applicants for its certain research projects in the Human and Social Sciences on Southern Africa. IFAS-Research is a French Research Institute Overseas (IFRE) under the supervision of the French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs and the CNRS, covering Southern Africa.

IFAS has a regional mandate covering ten countries in Southern Africa (South Africa, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Swaziland, Botswana and Namibia). All projects touching on these countries are therefore welcomed by the institute.

Funding Details

IFAS will not exceed EUR – 2 000.00.

Areas of Interest

Archaeology, History and Memory
- Archaeology and multidisciplinary studies of Middle and Late Stone Ages, rock art.
- Medieval, early modern and modern history of Southern Africa, integration of Southern Africa in Atlantic and Indian oceans circulations, history of knowledge, sciences and techniques.
- Current issues of memory in Southern Africa, historical régimes.
Democratic Transformations and Urban Dynamics
- Democratic mutations in Southern Africa, electoral dynamics, citizenship and its transformation, identity policies, education, language policy, nation-building processes.
- Geography and urban studies, historical development of Southern African cities, governance, access to public services, adoption of “best practice” models, migration, xenophobia, spatial justice, right to the city, city memory.
Resources
- Comparative Development Economics, economic policy, sector-focused studies, Formal/informal labour.
- Sustainable development, environmental justice.

How to Apply

Applicants needs to send application form by email, at the address given on the website

For more details, please visit Funding Applications.

The DO School Education Challenge Africa: Join a 3-week Innovation and Entrepreneurship Course in Berlin

Deadline: 11 September 2015

Applications are invited from locally led organisations of Sub-Saharan African countries to participate in Education challenge Africa by the DO School.

The DO School challenge you to develop a concept for locally led organisations that can roll out an existing education program for children and young people from South Africa to Nigeria, Kenya and beyond. It is an international educational program offered by the Siemens Stiftung that provides teachers and educators with a practical and curriculum-oriented selection of topics in the areas of energy, health, and the environment. Specific instructions, methods, and materials for experiments help to embed the program in teaching.

What you Get

Participants will get innovation and entrepreneurial skills with the opportunity to learn and put into practice the DO School Method, a globally tested approach to help you put your ideas into action. People are using the DO School Method to create their own startups or maximize their professional impact within their organisations. The DO School Method was developed by the internationally recognised DO School, in partnership with renowned entrepreneurs and activists.

Eligibility Criteria

People aged 25 to 35 with a strong connection to SubSaharan Africa who are active in education, community outreach, governmental organisations, activism or with a pedagogical background.
Applicants must have good working knowledge of English language.

How to Apply

Complete the applications for the one-year DO School program through the online application form available on the website.

For more information, please visit DO School Challenge.

MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program 2016: Students from sub-saharan African Countries to Study in Michigan State University, USA

Deadline: 4 January 2016

The Michigan State University is currently inviting applications from the undergraduate and Masters’ students of Sub-saharan African countiries for the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program 2016.

This scholarship provides full tution scholarships to those students who are economically disadvantaged, have demonstrated academic talent and commitment to give back to their countries.

The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program is a $500 million global education initiative that enables young people – particularly from Africa – to lead change in their communities.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidate must be first-time applicants to the Michigan State University.
Candidate must be a residents and citizens of Sub-Saharan African countries.
Applicants must have interest in and capacity to give-back, evidenced by commitment and engagement outside the classroom in the school and/or community.
Applicants must manifest ethical behavior and strong character essential to joining The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Network.
Applicants must have the ability to deal with change, uncertainty, and adversity, as well as interest in other countries and cultures, necessary to succeed as a student overseas and represent one’s home country in this role.
Candidate must have significant financial need and/or from lowest income bracket in country of origin.
Applicants must be committed to give back in ways that enhance the economic growth and social development of Africa.
For Undergraduate program, applicants must have strong academic performance to date in secondary school.
For graduate program, applicants must have completed Bachelor’s Degree in Africa and must be committed to a professional path in line with the area of study that can positively impact Africa.

Application Process

In order to apply for The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at Michigan State University, candidate must apply to MSU and arrange to have required test scores and supporting materials sent to the University.
Applicants must download the application form available on the website and sent it to the university.

For more information, please visit MCF Scholarship.

Norad’s Oil for Development Programme: Grants for NGOs in 12 countries

Deadline: 1 October 2015

The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) has an NGO grant programme called Oil for Development Programme and it is currently accepting proposals from organizations in 12 countries.

The aim of the Oil for Development Programme is to reduce poverty by promoting economically, environmentally and socially responsible management of petroleum resources.

The main approach in the Oil for Development Programme is capacity development through institutional collaboration. Norwegian public institutions enter into long-term agreements with public institutions in a partner country.

However, in order to achieve responsible management of petroleum resources the people must be able to hold the authorities accountable. In this regard, supporting civil society is vital.

The support for civil society will contribute to the Oil for Development Programme’s third outcome: Partner countries authorities are held accountable for the management of petroleum resources. Applications must demonstrate how the project will contribute to this outcome.

In order to achieve the Oil for Development third outcome, four thematic areas are of particular importance. Therefore, applicants are asked to submit proposals within the following thematic areas:

Environmental protection
Transparency in revenue generation and distribution
Local participation in decision-making processes
Labour rights

The geographic priorities for this grant are aligned with the targeted developing countries that have entered into bilateral agreements with the Oil for Development Programme in addition to Kenya and Myanmar which are currently being considered:

Angola
Cuba
Ghana
Iraq
Kenya
Lebanon
Mozambique
Myanmar
South Sudan
Sudan
Tanzania
Uganda

Priority will be given to national civil society actors in addition to Norwegian and international civil society actors.

For more information, visit this link.