The $100,000 Lemelson-MIT Award for Global Innovation recognizes individuals whose technological innovations improve the lives of impoverished people in the developing world. The award also establishes (or creates) inventor role models who can inspire youth to solve challenges in the developing … [Read more...] about The $100,000 Lemelson-MIT Award for Global Innovation
Apply for Audrey Reid Grant for NZ Citizens
Deadline- 30 October 2012 Countries/Region- New Zealand Rural Women New Zealand invites applications for Audrey Reid Grant for Short or long term course in the field of Midwifery or agriculture/horticulture, New Zealand. Rural Women New Zealand wishes to offer people the opportunity to extend … [Read more...] about Apply for Audrey Reid Grant for NZ Citizens
Tanzanian Great Business Ideas-Round 2, Apply now
Deadline- 5th Aug 2012 Countries/Region- All Countries The AECF TZAW is a special fund of the AECF that is only open to agribusiness investment in Tanzania. The AECF's aim is to support business innovation in Tanzania's commercial agriculture sector. The Tanzania Agribusiness Window (TZAW) … [Read more...] about Tanzanian Great Business Ideas-Round 2, Apply now
Call for Applications-Dissertation Research Fellowships on Gender and Agriculture
Deadline- July 31, 2012 USAID and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) have announced a call for applications for doctoral dissertation research fellowships on the Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index (WEAI). The two organizations are co-sponsoring 3 dissertation-year … [Read more...] about Call for Applications-Dissertation Research Fellowships on Gender and Agriculture
Fellowships for Women : UNESCO-L’OREAL Initiative
Deadline: 15 July, 2012 … [Read more...] about Fellowships for Women : UNESCO-L’OREAL Initiative
Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers 2012
The major objective of this award is to increase motivation among young researchers contributing to research and development in agriculture, forestry, fisheries and related industries in developing countries. This award is promoted by Japan for the benefit of developing countries. Young researchers … [Read more...] about Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers 2012
Call for proposals – Review of evidence on indicators, metrics and monitoring systems for agriculture, poverty and environment-DFID
Deadline- 5th June 2012 DFID is seeking a service provider to undertake a review of evidence on indicators, metrics and monitoring systems for agriculture, poverty and environment. The purpose of the review is to identify lessons and opportunities for the derivation and use of data from monitoring … [Read more...] about Call for proposals – Review of evidence on indicators, metrics and monitoring systems for agriculture, poverty and environment-DFID
YPARD launches the “Seeing Thoughts” video competition for youth engaged in agriculture
Deadline- May 10, 2012 The competition is an attempt to capture and showcase the voices of youth and their contribution to agriculture for development, whether in research, in production or assisting a community to develop a sustainable livelihood. The project is divided into two distinct … [Read more...] about YPARD launches the “Seeing Thoughts” video competition for youth engaged in agriculture
Call for proposal-Agriculture and rural development sector- Kosovo
Deadline- 30 May, 2012 Countries/Region- Kosovo The European Union Office to Kosovo is seeking project proposals that will contribute to increase the contribution of agriculture and rural development sector to the economic growth in Kosovo. The specific objective of this call for Proposal is to … [Read more...] about Call for proposal-Agriculture and rural development sector- Kosovo
Call for Concept Notes/proposal-Enhancing Pro-poor Innovation in Natural Resources and Agricultural Value Chains [EPINAV]
Deadline- 30th April, 2011 Countries/Region- Tanzania In Tanzania, Agriculture, including forestry, livestock and fisheries, is the main source of livelihood for more than 83% of the poor who live and work on the land. They are therefore a vital component of any efforts to transform Tanzanian … [Read more...] about Call for Concept Notes/proposal-Enhancing Pro-poor Innovation in Natural Resources and Agricultural Value Chains [EPINAV]
