The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is seeking proposals for Round 8 of its Grand Challenges Explorations. The initiative is the part of a $100 million in grants aimed at encouraging innovation in the fields of global health and development research. The initiative invites scientists, … [Read more...] about The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation seeks grants proposals to transform health and agricultural development in the world’s poorest countries
Grants and Resources for Development
A list of current and past grant funding opportunities and useful resources for NGOs for development.
UN University-Institute for Environment and Human Security, Bonn seeks proposals for Junior Research Fellow (Vulnerability and Adaptation Researcher)
The United Nations University (UNU) is an international community of scholars, engaged in research, postgraduate teaching and capacity development and dissemination of knowledge in furthering the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. United Nations University-Institute for … [Read more...] about UN University-Institute for Environment and Human Security, Bonn seeks proposals for Junior Research Fellow (Vulnerability and Adaptation Researcher)
Proposals invited for Junior Research Fellow (Water Quality Researcher) by UNU (EHS), Bonn Germany
The United Nations University (UNU) is an international community of scholars, engaged in research, postgraduate teaching and capacity development and dissemination of knowledge in furthering the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. United Nations University-Institute for … [Read more...] about Proposals invited for Junior Research Fellow (Water Quality Researcher) by UNU (EHS), Bonn Germany
Urban Youth Fund awards grants to urban youth-led projects in 43 countries
Source: http://www.unhabitat.org/ UN-HABITAT’s Urban Youth Fund has announced the winners of 59 small grants to projects being implemented in 43 countries. Founded by UN-HABITAT, the Urban Youth Fund is now in its third year. The financial support for the fund is offered by the Government of … [Read more...] about Urban Youth Fund awards grants to urban youth-led projects in 43 countries
Young leaders from 21 countries to participate in the Community Solutions Program of the U.S. Department of State
Source: http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2011/08/170399.htm A group of 66 young leaders from 21 countries is arriving in United States to participate in the Community Solutions Program being launched by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. This four-month-long … [Read more...] about Young leaders from 21 countries to participate in the Community Solutions Program of the U.S. Department of State
Youth Challenge International invites applications for Youth Ambassadors for Tanzania Project
Youth Challenge International (YCI) is a non-profit youth development organization that was founded on the principles of volunteerism. The mission of YCI is to build communities and leaders through Global Youth Development. YCI strives to achieve its youth development vision with the commitment and … [Read more...] about Youth Challenge International invites applications for Youth Ambassadors for Tanzania Project
Finnish National Doctoral Programme in Development Studies seeking applications from PhD aspirants
Finnish National Doctoral Programme in Development Studies (Devestu) is seeking applications from the university graduates aspiring to complete a PhD degree in Development Studies. Funding is available for three positions for a maximum of 4 years each during the period 2012–2015. Shorter funding … [Read more...] about Finnish National Doctoral Programme in Development Studies seeking applications from PhD aspirants
The Division for Sustainable Development of the United Nations invites papers for Natural Resources Forum Journal
Natural Resources Forum (NRF) is a United Nations Sustainable Development Journal that is published quarterly by the Division for Sustainable Development of the United Nations. The main focus of the journal remains on international, multidisciplinary issues related to sustainable development and … [Read more...] about The Division for Sustainable Development of the United Nations invites papers for Natural Resources Forum Journal
Sixty-fourth UN DPI/NGO conference to focus on sustainable development and volunteerism
Sourced From: http://www.unv.org/ The sixty-fourth annual United Nations Department of Public Information (DPI)/NGO meeting entitled “Sustainable Societies: Responsive Citizens” will be held in Bonn, Germany from 3 to 5 September. It is expected that the main focus of discussion during this meet … [Read more...] about Sixty-fourth UN DPI/NGO conference to focus on sustainable development and volunteerism
DFID and ESRC seek funding proposals for research projects on international development (Poverty Alleviation)
The Department for International Development (DFID) in partnership with Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) has announced a third call for proposals under Phase 2 of their strategic partnership to provide a joint funding scheme for development research. Purpose The latest call is part of … [Read more...] about DFID and ESRC seek funding proposals for research projects on international development (Poverty Alleviation)
