Deadline: 13 December 2013 Acumen has launched the Global Fellows Program - a fellowship program for selected fellows to undertake intensive leadership training in New York, USA and in South Asia and Africa. This is a learning opportunity for those individuals "dedicated to serving the poor and who … [Read more...] about Acumen’s Global Fellows Program for Social Impact Leaders Opens Today!
Grants and Resources for Individuals
A list of scholarships, fellowships and other funding opportunities for individuals
Stars Foundation Grants Open for Health, Education, Protection and WASH
Deadline: 8 January 2014 The Stars Foundation in the UK has announced the opening of its annual funding for NGOs around the world. The 2014 Stars Impact Awards is an opportunity to for "outstanding organisations working to improve the lives of disadvantaged children in countries with the highest … [Read more...] about Stars Foundation Grants Open for Health, Education, Protection and WASH
The Yegor Gaidar Fellowship Program in Economics
Deadline- 25 November 2013 Applications are accepted for Yegor Gaidar Fellowship Program in Economics offered by IREX and U.S. Russia Foundation for Economic Advancement and Rule of Law (USRF). The goal of this program is to strengthen the human capacity at Russian institutions in developing … [Read more...] about The Yegor Gaidar Fellowship Program in Economics
An Introduction to Micro-Finance
Up until around a decade ago, Micro-finance was associated almost exclusively with small scale loans to individuals and businesses in poor communities. Today it is used to describe a selection of financial products such as payments, savings and insurance, that are adapted to meet the needs of low … [Read more...] about An Introduction to Micro-Finance
Kuwait Program at Sciences Po (KSP) Visiting Faculty Program
Deadline- 28 January 2014 Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) and Sciences Po is accepting applications for Teaching Assistantship for KSP Visiting Faculty program. The KSP Visiting Faculty program offers one-semester teaching opportunities at the Paris School in International … [Read more...] about Kuwait Program at Sciences Po (KSP) Visiting Faculty Program
A List of Open Grants from the Open Society Foundations
The Open Society Foundations (OSF) is a network, formerly known as the Open Society Institute (OSI), which provides grants in areas of democracy, good governance, human rights and economic, legal and social reform. Founded by George Soros, an eminent investor and philanthropist in USA, the OSF has … [Read more...] about A List of Open Grants from the Open Society Foundations
Open Society Foundations’ Grant for ‘Governance of Genetic Information Initiative’
The 'Governance of Genetic Information Initiative' grant program of the Open Society Foundations (OSF) seeks "to protect the basic rights of individuals and vulnerable populations affected by the proliferation of genetic monitoring technologies." Interventions by the Governance of Genetic … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundations’ Grant for ‘Governance of Genetic Information Initiative’
Open Society Foundations’ Grant for ‘Transparency and New Technologies Initiative’
The Open Society Foundations' (OSF) Grant for 'Transparency and New Technologies Initiative' provides grant to NGOs for breaking new ground in enhancing and extending transparency and accountability work through the strategic application of new technologies and data-informed approaches. Launched in … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundations’ Grant for ‘Transparency and New Technologies Initiative’
Open Society Foundations’ Open Society Fellowship for Individuals
The Open Society Foundations' (OSF) Open Society Fellowship provides grant support to individuals pursuing innovative and unconventional approaches to fundamental open society challenges. The fellowship funds work that will enrich public understanding of those challenges and stimulate far-reaching … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundations’ Open Society Fellowship for Individuals
Open Society Foundations’ Grant for Mental Health
The Open Society Foundations' (OSF) Public Health Program has grants for projects that stimulate the reform of national health, social welfare, education, and employment policies. Referred to as the Mental Health Initiative, this grant provides technical assistance and training in substantive areas … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundations’ Grant for Mental Health
