Deadline- November 15, 2012 Countries/Region- Africa African Economic History invites papers to practices in Africa for the special issue on 'The Economics of Ransoming Across Time and Space'. Ransoming is defined as the making of payments(in cash or kind) for the return of a captive. This issue … [Read more...] about Call for Papers African Economic History on the issue ‘The Economics of Ransoming Across Time and Space’
Journal of Human Rights Practice Call for Papers
On the occasion of the fifteenth anniversary of the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders, The The Journal of Human Rights Practice at the Centre for Applied Human Rights at the University of York will publish a special issue focusing on the protection of human rights defenders. The Journal has … [Read more...] about Journal of Human Rights Practice Call for Papers
Climate Change Workshop: Call for Applications
The Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research has issued a call for applications for the Workshop on “Governing Critical Uncertainties: Climate Change and Decision-Making in Transboundary River Basins” The workshop will be held during 21‐23 January 2013 at Chiang Mai, Thailand. The organizers … [Read more...] about Climate Change Workshop: Call for Applications
The Graduate Journal of Social Sciences (GJSS) invites Papers for special edition on Sexuality in Focus
Deadline- October 1st 2012 Countries/Region- All Countries Call for papers are invited by The Graduate Journal of Social Sciences (GJSS) for special edition on Sexuality in Focus. This issue is inspired by the Network of Interdisciplinary Women's Studies in Europe (NOISE) 2011 Summer School, which … [Read more...] about The Graduate Journal of Social Sciences (GJSS) invites Papers for special edition on Sexuality in Focus
How to write Background in Proposals for Small Grants Programme
Section IV of the application form of the UN Trust Fund’s Small Grants Programme also seeks to know about the background of the proposed project. Basically, the donor agency wants to get an idea of the indigenous community you would like to work for and this information also helps understand how … [Read more...] about How to write Background in Proposals for Small Grants Programme
How to submit a Letter of Inquiry to the Ford Foundation for Seeking Grant
Link to the main page The Ford Foundation has a clear and precise process of accepting enquiries for grant requests. However, the foundation advises all its applicants or grant seekers to go through its priority areas carefully before asking for funds. Ford Foundation provides grants for … [Read more...] about How to submit a Letter of Inquiry to the Ford Foundation for Seeking Grant
How to submit a Letter of Inquiry to the Rockefeller Foundation for Seeking Grant
Link to the main page The Rockefeller Foundation's current work focuses on issue areas such as Basic Survival Safeguards, Global Health, Climate & Environment, Urbanization and Social & Economic Security. Its initiatives include developing climate change resilience, strengthening food … [Read more...] about How to submit a Letter of Inquiry to the Rockefeller Foundation for Seeking Grant
Nike, Inc.’s Foundation focuses on improving the lives of Adolescent Girls
The Nike Foundation was set up in 2004 by Nike, Inc. with a special focus on improving the lives of adolescent girls. By directly addressing the issues confronting girls, the foundation seeks to bring about solutions to global poverty especially in developing countries. As a result of this focus, … [Read more...] about Nike, Inc.’s Foundation focuses on improving the lives of Adolescent Girls
Call for papers are invited for Book on “Migration, Space and Borders in the Western Mediterranean”
Deadline- 15th August 2012 Call for Papers are invited for Book on “Migration, Space and Borders in the Western Mediterranean”. Migration within the Western Mediterranean, particularly in the wake of the Arab Spring, comes as a hotly debated issue. The ripples of the initial protests in Tunisia … [Read more...] about Call for papers are invited for Book on “Migration, Space and Borders in the Western Mediterranean”
Applications invited for JB Fairfax Award for Rural Journalism
Deadline- 30th September, 2012 Countries/Region- Australia Seeking applications for JB Fairfax Award for Rural Journalism which aims to encourage university students to pursue a career in rural journalism upon graduation. The Award was established through a private donation from Mr John B Fairfax … [Read more...] about Applications invited for JB Fairfax Award for Rural Journalism
