Deadline: 30 May 2016 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for its thematic programme “Civil Society Organisations and Local Authorities" to strengthen civil society organisations' and local authorities' contribution to governance and development processes. The programme is divided into two lots: LOT 1 – CSOs (EUR 950 000): To support and strengthen CSOs' capacity to perform their roles as development actors, services providers and agents … [Read more...] about EU-Eritrea: Strengthening the Capacities of Civil Society Organisations & Local Authorities
EACEA Call for Proposals: Supporting Social Inclusion through Education, Training & Youth
Deadline: 30 May 2016 The European Commision in cooperation with the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) is seeking proposals will support projects in the fields of education, training and youth, which aim at upscaling and disseminating innovative good practices falling under the scope of the Declaration on Promoting citizenship and the common values of freedom, tolerance and non-discrimination through education. The programme is divided into two lots Lot 1: … [Read more...] about EACEA Call for Proposals: Supporting Social Inclusion through Education, Training & Youth
CODESRIA/CASB Summer School in African Studies and Area Studies in Africa
Deadline: 31 May 2016 The Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) and The Centre for African Studies Basel (CASB) call for applications for the 2nd CODESRIA/CASB Summer School in African Studies and Area Studies in Africa. The Summer School sets out to stimulate and consolidate interdisciplinary approaches in research on Africa, but also in other regions of the world undertaken from within the African continent. It focuses on African Studies as an instance … [Read more...] about CODESRIA/CASB Summer School in African Studies and Area Studies in Africa
European Union RE-INTEG: Creating a Conductive Environment for Economic & Social Development
Deadline: 15 July 2016 The European Union Emergency Trust Fund is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for “Enhancing Somalia’s responsiveness to the management and reintegration of mixed migration flows" with an aim to contribute to Somalia’s transition out of fragility by strengthening stability and security and by creating a favorable environment for the economic and social development. The programme is divided into five lots: Lot 1: Mogadishu - 12 M€ Lot 2: … [Read more...] about European Union RE-INTEG: Creating a Conductive Environment for Economic & Social Development
ESRC-NRF Newton Call for Collaborative Research: Higher Education in Africa
Deadline: 3 May 2016 The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and National Research Foundation (NRF) invite Collaborative Research between the UK and South Africa, offering additional value to existing programmes of education research, and contribute to the economic development and welfare of South Africa and Africa more broadly. Thematic Areas Proposals addressing the following themes are invited: Organisation of higher education systems, higher education institutions (HEIs) and … [Read more...] about ESRC-NRF Newton Call for Collaborative Research: Higher Education in Africa
Call for EOIs: Financial Inclusion Program at Innovations for Poverty Action
Deadline: 29 April 2016 The Financial Inclusion Program at Innovations for Poverty Action is currently accepting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from teams of researchers and financial service providers to conduct rigorous research on financial product innovations for low-income households in developing countries. Supporting Areas Designing financial and non-financial services linked to digital finance channels, including payments for health and education services. Increasing women’s use … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Financial Inclusion Program at Innovations for Poverty Action
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Seeking Proposals for Youth Engagement, Education and Employment Programs
Deadline: 21 May 2016 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS or Service) National Youth Development Program is seeking proposals from non-profit, state and local government youth-serving organizations with the interest and capacity to work cooperatively with the USFWS to develop and administer projects focused on providing employment, educational and public-service opportunities for U.S. citizens and legal residents. Projects are developed based on needs identified by USFWS offices at the … [Read more...] about U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Seeking Proposals for Youth Engagement, Education and Employment Programs
European Union: Skills and Technical Education Programme in Malawi
Deadline: 26 May 2016 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for its Skills and Technical Education Programme (STEP) in Malawi in order to increase the informal and formal TEVET training and to facilitate innovative research on TEVET training and financing. The programme is divided into two lots: Lot 1: Increasing access to formal and informal training EUR 4.000.000 Lot 2: Innovative research aimed at improving TEVET training and financing of … [Read more...] about European Union: Skills and Technical Education Programme in Malawi
Apply for 2017 Mandela Rhodes Scholarship: Providing Exceptional Educational Opportunities!
Deadline: 2 May 2016 The Mandela Rhodes Foundation is currently accepting applications from young Africans for its 2017 Mandela Rhodes Scholarship, whose aim is to provide exceptional educational opportunities, develop a network of leaders, and thereby help to build leadership capacity in Africa. Benefits Tuition and registration fees as set by the institution. A study materials allowance as set by the MRF. Accommodation and meal allowances as set by the MRF. A medical aid … [Read more...] about Apply for 2017 Mandela Rhodes Scholarship: Providing Exceptional Educational Opportunities!
Apply to Participate in DFID’s Developing Effective Private Education Programme in Nigeria
Deadline: 29 April 2016 Developing Effective Private Education Nigeria (DEEPEN), funded by the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development (DFID) and managed by Cambridge Education, a member of the Mott MacDonald Group, is currently inviting applications for its five-year programme, seeking to improve the quality of education in private schools, especially those serving children from low-income households. It is a programme driven by the demand of parents and children for a better … [Read more...] about Apply to Participate in DFID’s Developing Effective Private Education Programme in Nigeria
