Sourced from: http://www.internationalpeaceandconflict.org/ The International Peace Research Association (IPRA) Foundation invites applications for the Dorothy Marchus Senesh Fellowship in Peace and Development Studies for Women from developing countries. The Senesh Fellowship provides a biennial … [Read more...] about IPRA Foundation invites Women from Developing Countries to apply for Senesh Fellowship
UNDP initiates guidebook to address issues on climate change
The UNDP has launched a guidebook which aims at helping decision makers in developing countries to take advantage of the billions pledged to address climate change. “Blending Climate Finance through National Climate Funds” is based on UNDP’s experience in organizing, managing and advising 750 funds … [Read more...] about UNDP initiates guidebook to address issues on climate change
Nominations invited for the 2011 EPT Award recognizing Individuals from Developing Countries working for Open Access
The Electronic Publishing Trust (EPT) is seeking nominations for the award aimed at recognizing the individuals in developing countries working for open access (OA). This annual award is open for individuals in developing and transition countries who have made significant advances to the cause of … [Read more...] about Nominations invited for the 2011 EPT Award recognizing Individuals from Developing Countries working for Open Access
IDRC Doctoral Research Awards
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) invites applications for the bi-annual Doctoral Research Awards from Canadians, permanent residents of Canada, and citizens of developing countries who are currently pursuing doctoral studies at a Canadian university. These awards are intended for … [Read more...] about IDRC Doctoral Research Awards
The MasterCard Foundation and UNCDF Launch MicroLead Expansion Program
The MasterCard Foundation and UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) have started the expansion plan for the MicroLead program that has already proved its success in the recent past. The launching of the new expansion plan came at the 5th Annual African Microfinance Conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. … [Read more...] about The MasterCard Foundation and UNCDF Launch MicroLead Expansion Program
Gates Foundation $12 Million Grant for Harvard School of Public Health, to lead the Maternal Health Task Force in its next phase
Source: http://maternalhealthtaskforce.org/ Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation recently announced a $12 million grant awarded to Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) aimed at improving the maternal health in developing countries. The project will be led by Dr. Ana Langer, professor of the … [Read more...] about Gates Foundation $12 Million Grant for Harvard School of Public Health, to lead the Maternal Health Task Force in its next phase
Preparation of Development Policy Action Plan launched by Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Source: http://formin.finland.fi/ The Government of Finland in its recently announced program has made a commitment aimed at reforming the country’s development policy to meet the future needs. In this connection, Ministry for Foreign Affairs has launched the preparation of Development Policy … [Read more...] about Preparation of Development Policy Action Plan launched by Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Excellence scholarships for outstanding graduates from developing countries to participate in 36-month PhD Program “Global Food Security“ at the University of Hohenheim, Germany
The Food Security Center (FSC) at the University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany is one of the five excellence centers of the program “exceed – Higher Education Excellence in Development Cooperation”. The center is supported by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) with funding from the … [Read more...] about Excellence scholarships for outstanding graduates from developing countries to participate in 36-month PhD Program “Global Food Security“ at the University of Hohenheim, Germany
CGIAR Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security seeks proposals to review the current approaches to climate change communications and social learning applicable to developing countries
Climate change is an immediate and unprecedented threat to the food security of hundreds of millions of people who depend on small‐scale agriculture for their livelihoods. The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security … [Read more...] about CGIAR Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security seeks proposals to review the current approaches to climate change communications and social learning applicable to developing countries
Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution seeks applications for the Global Scholars Program from candidates in developing countries
Center for Universal Education (CUE), as a part of the Global Economy and Development Program at the Brookings Institution, aims at developing and disseminating effective solutions to the challenges of achieving universal quality education worldwide. It offers a forum for research, high-level … [Read more...] about Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution seeks applications for the Global Scholars Program from candidates in developing countries
