IBM is accepting proposals for the 2013 Smarter Cities Challenge which seeks to partner with 100 cities around the globe to solve complex urban challenges, awarding $50 million worth of services and technology over three years. IBM contributes the time and expertise of our top experts from … [Read more...] about IBM’s Smarter Cities Challenge accepting proposals
University of Konstanz Graduate School of Decision Sciences PhD scholarships
Deadline- 31st July 2012 Applications are invited by Graduate School of Decision Sciences at the University of Konstanz in various fields. The University of Konstanz is one of the nine Universities of Excellence in Germany. The University is a role model for the integration of research into … [Read more...] about University of Konstanz Graduate School of Decision Sciences PhD scholarships
Open Society grant for affordable access to communication
Deadline- Ongoing Affordable access to communications networks is now a basic requirement for effective functioning of governance, civil society, and education as well as for economic development. Public policy is a fundamental factor in hindering or enabling the investment and business models … [Read more...] about Open Society grant for affordable access to communication
Applications invited for ZIF Marie Curie 5-year Research Fellowships at University of Konstanz
Deadline-Before August 27, 2012 Countries/Region- All Countries The Zukunftskolleg provides a professional infrastructure and an appropriate workplace for conducting research. Fellows have the opportunity to benefit from a variety of career development measures, including the University of … [Read more...] about Applications invited for ZIF Marie Curie 5-year Research Fellowships at University of Konstanz
Call for Papers-Conference on Fostering Inclusive and Sustainable Development in Africa
Deadline- 1 June, 2012 The 2012 Conference is organized around the theme: Fostering Inclusive and Sustainable Development in Africa in an Age of Global Economic Uncertainty. The plenary sessions will feature presentations and discussions by prominent academics, policy makers, business and opinion … [Read more...] about Call for Papers-Conference on Fostering Inclusive and Sustainable Development in Africa
The Elsevier Foundation’s Grants:Library Infrastructure and Technology in Developing Countries
Deadline: 24 June 2012 Applications have been invited for grants to setup innovative libraries in the developing countries by Elsevier Foundation . The aim of the project is to expand library infrastructure, technology and information services so as to enhance the quality of life by acquiring … [Read more...] about The Elsevier Foundation’s Grants:Library Infrastructure and Technology in Developing Countries
Call for Proposal 2012-Young Researchers Award-Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
Deadline- 15 March 2012. Countries/Region- All countries GBIF enables free and open access to biodiversity data online. Informatics activities of the Secretariat focus on developing a full suite of information technology infrastructure, architecture, services and tools to serve a fully functional … [Read more...] about Call for Proposal 2012-Young Researchers Award-Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
JICA’s Grant Aid Program also supports NGOs
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has Grant Aid as the financial arrangement to support beneficiaries in developing countries for development of social and economic infrastructure, such as the construction of hospitals or bridges, as well as education, HIV/AIDS awareness, children's … [Read more...] about JICA’s Grant Aid Program also supports NGOs
Wikimedia receives Grants worth $3.5 million from Stanton Foundation
Stanton Foundation awarded grants amounting to $3.5 million to Wikimedia. The grants will be utilized to provide funds for major investments in the technology infrastructure that provides help to Wikipedia and its sister projects, so as to increase its readership. Frank Stanton, who is not only … [Read more...] about Wikimedia receives Grants worth $3.5 million from Stanton Foundation
The Office for Civil Society seeks interests from infrastructure and civil society organisations for support to transforming local infrastructure services
The Office for Civil Society (OCS) with the purpose of providing better support for front line civil society organization by transforming local infrastructure services intends to make £30 million available for them in short-term funding. Transforming Local Infrastructure will fund partnerships of … [Read more...] about The Office for Civil Society seeks interests from infrastructure and civil society organisations for support to transforming local infrastructure services
