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
Shelters for All Competition
The Shelters for All Competition is organized for developing solutions to the urban housing crisis existing in the developing world. It seeks innovative designs for housing in poor and densely populated urban areas. Specifically, the competition is looking for housing designs that are (1) … [Read more...] about Shelters for All Competition
Gates Foundation’s New Grant for Biomarkers of Gastrointestinal (Gut) Function and Health
This is a request for proposal from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation under the new grant program as part of the Grand Challenges in Global Health initiative. The program seeks identify and validate biomarkers that accurately reflect the physical and physiological integrity of the gut in … [Read more...] about Gates Foundation’s New Grant for Biomarkers of Gastrointestinal (Gut) Function and Health
$100,000 Lemelson-MIT Award for Global Innovation
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 $100,000 Lemelson-MIT Award for Global Innovation
USAID and NSF enter into partnership for promoting international science and engineering collaborations with the developing world
Sourced from: http://www.usaid.gov The National Science Foundation (NSF) and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) on July 7 are launching the Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research (PEER) initiative. This initiative is aimed at addressing the challenges that not only affect … [Read more...] about USAID and NSF enter into partnership for promoting international science and engineering collaborations with the developing world
School for Advanced Research (SAR) supports advanced scholarship and creativity in the social sciences…
The School for Advanced Research (SAR) supports advanced scholarship and creativity in the social sciences, the humanities, and Native American art. Since 1907, SAR has supported innovative programs that expand our knowledge of human nature, culture, and creativity. One six-month fellowship is … [Read more...] about School for Advanced Research (SAR) supports advanced scholarship and creativity in the social sciences…
School for Advanced Research (SAR) supports advanced scholarship and creativity in the social sciences…2
The following criteria guide SAR's selection of the Campbell Fellow: Citizenship: Applicants may not be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and must be a national of a developing country that is currently eligible to borrow from the World Bank. Academic Discipline: Applicants should be pursuing … [Read more...] about School for Advanced Research (SAR) supports advanced scholarship and creativity in the social sciences…2
Fellowship Opportunities at United Nations University – Institute of Advanced Studies
“Every year UNU-IAS (United Nations University – Institute of Advanced Studies) and UNU-ISP offer PhD and Postdoctoral Fellowships to provide young scholars and policy-makers, especially from the developing world, with a multi-disciplinarily context within which to pursue advanced research and … [Read more...] about Fellowship Opportunities at United Nations University – Institute of Advanced Studies
Special Award Opportunity for Organizations using Media for Advocacy at the Grassroots
As part of the One World Media Awards 2010, the Special Award has been announced for any organization (or project) in the developing world using media to make an impact on the lives of the people. The media project can include using local community-based radio or TV initiatives (including specific … [Read more...] about Special Award Opportunity for Organizations using Media for Advocacy at the Grassroots
