Conservation Leadership Program (CLP) was started in 1985 to address the growing need for scientific data on threatened species. In its earlier days, CLP used to collect this data by sponsoring UK university students who gathered data on biological diversity overseas during summer breaks. Now CLP … [Read more...] about CLP Seeks Applications for 2012 Conservation Awards
ITDP Invites Nominations for 2012 Sustainable Transport Award from cities and regions implementing innovative solutions to reduce traffic pollution
The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) is dedicated towards finding transport solutions that can result in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, reduce poverty, and advance the quality of urban life. ITDP is currently inviting nominations for 2012 Sustainable Transport Award … [Read more...] about ITDP Invites Nominations for 2012 Sustainable Transport Award from cities and regions implementing innovative solutions to reduce traffic pollution
PILnet Invites Nominations for European Award for Partnership in the Public Interest
The Global Network for Public Interest Law (PILnet) was founded as the Public Interest Law Initiative in Transitional Societies (PLITS) in 1997 after the fall of Berlin Wall. The vision behind establishing this network was to promote law for serving the interests of the general public. PILnet wishes … [Read more...] about PILnet Invites Nominations for European Award for Partnership in the Public Interest
United Nations Invites Nominations from Malaysian People for UN Person / Organization of the Year Award 2011
The Office of United Nations in Malaysia is seeking nominations from the people of Malaysia for UN Person / Organization of the Year Award 2011. This award was started in 1998 under the UN Resident Coordinator System. Since its founding, the award has honoured individuals and organizations for their … [Read more...] about United Nations Invites Nominations from Malaysian People for UN Person / Organization of the Year Award 2011
Yemeni group awarded the UNHCR’s Nansen Award for rescuing refugees who arrive at the Gulf of Aden
Source: http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=39525&Cr=UNHCR&Cr1= The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has announced the winner of this year’s Nansen Refugee Award, which will be given to The Society for Humanitarian Solidarity of Yemen. This Yemeni group … [Read more...] about Yemeni group awarded the UNHCR’s Nansen Award for rescuing refugees who arrive at the Gulf of Aden
Conquer Cancer Foundation seeks proposals for the Young Investigator Award 2012
The Conquer Cancer Foundation of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has issued a request for proposals for the Young Investigator Award (YIA) 2012 aimed at providing funding to promising investigators to encourage and promote quality research in clinical oncology. The purpose of this … [Read more...] about Conquer Cancer Foundation seeks proposals for the Young Investigator Award 2012
Oldways invites food reporters, freelance journalists and bloggers around the world to submit entries for the inaugural K. Dun Gifford Journalism Award
Oldways is an international non-profit, changing the way people eat through practical and positive programs grounded in science, traditions, and delicious foods and drinks. It is best known for developing consumer-friendly health-promotion tools, including the Whole Grain Stamp and the well-known … [Read more...] about Oldways invites food reporters, freelance journalists and bloggers around the world to submit entries for the inaugural K. Dun Gifford Journalism Award
UNiTE to End Violence against Women: Young men the world over invited to submit a T-Shirt design, winners to attend the award ceremony in New York
UNiTE to End Violence against Women campaign launched in 2008 by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s aims at raising public awareness and increasing political will and resources for preventing and ending all forms of violence against women and girls in all parts of the world. UNiTE … [Read more...] about UNiTE to End Violence against Women: Young men the world over invited to submit a T-Shirt design, winners to attend the award ceremony in New York
UGC India invites applications for Post Doctoral Fellowship from Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Candidates
University Grants Commission of India (UGC) is currently seeking applications for the award of 100 fellowships under the scheme of “Post Doctoral Fellowship for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Candidates” for the year 2010‐2011. This scheme has been initiated keeping in view the social background … [Read more...] about UGC India invites applications for Post Doctoral Fellowship from Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Candidates
Asian Rural Women’s Coalition seeks nominations for the special award Honouring 100 women to mark 100 years of International Women’s Day
The Asian Rural Women's Coalition (ARWC) since 2008 has been engaged in putting forward the struggle for rights and interests of rural women in Asia, through supporting initiatives of Asian women within their countries. In context of 100 years celebration of International Women's Day in March 2011, … [Read more...] about Asian Rural Women’s Coalition seeks nominations for the special award Honouring 100 women to mark 100 years of International Women’s Day
