The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health & Society Scholars program seeks to improve the nation’s health by addressing the full spectrum of factors that affect health and inform policy. More scholars will need to investigate the effects of contextual factors on behavior and biology to increase … [Read more...] about Applications invited for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health & Society Scholars Program
GBC at the University of Washington invites unique business plans aimed at reducing poverty from students worldwide for the Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition
The Global Business Center at the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business is seeking applications for the Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition (GSEC) from students around the world and across disciplines who seek to harness the power of commercial strategies to reduce poverty and … [Read more...] about GBC at the University of Washington invites unique business plans aimed at reducing poverty from students worldwide for the Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition
US President’s Malaria Initiative awards $189m contract to Abt. Associates under IRS program to support malaria prevention activities in Africa
Source: http://www.usaid.gov/ The U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), recently announced the expansion of its Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) program by providing technical and financial support to the Ministries of Health and National Malaria Control … [Read more...] about US President’s Malaria Initiative awards $189m contract to Abt. Associates under IRS program to support malaria prevention activities in Africa
Griffith University seeks applications for Eberhard Wenzel Masters Program Scholarship in International Public health
Established in 1975, Griffith University is regarded as one of Australia's most innovative tertiary institutions and one of the most influential universities in the Asia-Pacific region. They were the very first university in Australia to offer degrees in Asian studies and Environmental studies. … [Read more...] about Griffith University seeks applications for Eberhard Wenzel Masters Program Scholarship in International Public health
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation seeks grants proposals to transform health and agricultural development in the world’s poorest countries
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
USAID Funding Opportunity: Implementation Science Research to Support Programs under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief
The United States Government, represented by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking concept papers from qualified applicants for funding cooperative agreements aimed at funding a limited number of awards through USAID/Washington in collaboration with the Office of … [Read more...] about USAID Funding Opportunity: Implementation Science Research to Support Programs under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief
WHO and partners release Psychological first aid: Guide for fieldworkers, a practical handbook for humanitarian workers in emergencies
Different natural and humanitarian calamities and emergencies like earthquakes, floods, droughts, or wars not only affect physical health of victims but leave a short to long term psychological traumas on their psyche and affect their social health and well-being. In order to help the fieldworkers … [Read more...] about WHO and partners release Psychological first aid: Guide for fieldworkers, a practical handbook for humanitarian workers in emergencies
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
PEPFAR/ USAID start Webinar Series to Strengthen the Social Welfare Workforce
Source: http://blog.usaid.gov President’s Emergency Plan for AIDA Relief (PEPFAR)/ USAID recently started the Webinar series, titled “Lessons Learned from the Global Healthcare Workforce” with the aim to strengthen the social welfare workforce. The series that will focus on encouraging the sharing … [Read more...] about PEPFAR/ USAID start Webinar Series to Strengthen the Social Welfare Workforce
Corporation for National and Community Service announces the winners of Social Innovation Fund
Source: http://yourlife.usatoday.com/mind-soul/doing-good/kindness/post/2011/08/social-innovation-fund-announces-five-new-multi-million-dollar-grants/413907/1 The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) has declared the five winners for the Social Innovation Fund grants. The Social … [Read more...] about Corporation for National and Community Service announces the winners of Social Innovation Fund
