The OECD Young Professionals Programme is designed to bring entry-level professionals with diverse backgrounds into the Organisation. A number of stimulating and challenging assignments are available for the Young Professionals who will join the OECD in 2013. Candidates who are interested in the … [Read more...] about OECD Young Professionals Programme 2013
ESRC-DFID Development Frontiers Research
The Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC) in partnership with the UK Department for International Development (DFID) has announced funding under its new call for Development Frontiers Research. Development Frontiers research can be broadly defined as involving pioneering theoretical and … [Read more...] about ESRC-DFID Development Frontiers Research
John S. Knight Fellowships 2013-14 at Stanford University for Journalist
Applications are now open for the 2013-2014 John S. Knight Fellowships at Stanford University from qualified journalists and journalism entrepreneurs from around the world including the US. This fellowship provides the fellows with resources to pursue and test their ideas for improving the quality … [Read more...] about John S. Knight Fellowships 2013-14 at Stanford University for Journalist
Apply now for Mobilities for Innovation and Development (MID) Grant programme
Deadline- 13 December 2012 Countries/Region- Belarus, Moldova, Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan Applications invited for Mobilities for Innovation and development(MID) Grant programme which is starting in autumn 2013, grants are available for study, research and professional visit purposes at … [Read more...] about Apply now for Mobilities for Innovation and Development (MID) Grant programme
IKP Grand Challenges Explorations Second Call for Proposals 2012
A second call for proposals has been issued by the IKP Grand Challenges Explorations (IKP-GCE) to encourage and nurture innovation in areas that impact global health. Implemented in partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the IKP-GCE is an opportunity to put yourself on the same … [Read more...] about IKP Grand Challenges Explorations Second Call for Proposals 2012
The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation second round 2012-13 Grants Competition
Deadline- NOVEMBER 20, 2012 Countries/Region- U.S The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation seeks applications from Youth-serving organization to apply for second round Social Innovation Fund grants and join the True North Fund.Through this open, national competition, EMCF plans to make investments in … [Read more...] about The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation second round 2012-13 Grants Competition
Changing Leaders – Succession Planning in Small NGOs
By James Rajanayagam James Rajanayagam is an innovation consultant and focuses on innovative solutions for the removal poverty through economic, cultural and political domains. Recently, I met the founder of a small, but great Indian NGO working in the area of family development. The NGO is more … [Read more...] about Changing Leaders – Succession Planning in Small NGOs
Apply now for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Social Change – Online Course
Countries/Region- All Countries University for Peace (UPEACE), Centre for Executive Education invites candidates to apply for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Social Change - Online course. This online course will attempt to break-down that perception in order for participants to see the social … [Read more...] about Apply now for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Social Change – Online Course
Gates Foundation’s Grand Challenges Explorations Round 10: Labor Saving Innovations for Women Smallholder Farmers
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's Grand Challenges in Global Health has launched the Grand Challenges Explorations Round 10 on Labor Saving Innovations for Women Smallholder Farmers. The aim of this call is to solicit innovative, holistic solutions to boost labor productivity of smallholder … [Read more...] about Gates Foundation’s Grand Challenges Explorations Round 10: Labor Saving Innovations for Women Smallholder Farmers
CIPE Youth Essay Contest to Win $500
Deadline: October 19, 2012 at 11:00 PM (EDT) The Center for International Private Enterprise invites young people to share their ideas on how youth can help strengthen democracy and the private sector. Students and young professionals aged between 18to 30 are eligible to participate. Past CIPE … [Read more...] about CIPE Youth Essay Contest to Win $500
