Deadline: 3 March 2015 Applications open for GBIF Young Researchers Award 2015 for graduates. The Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) award aims to foster innovative research and discovery in biodiversity informatics by graduate students. Two awards of €4,000 each to one master’s … [Read more...] about Applications open for GBIF Young Researchers Award 2015
The Humane Earth Foundation Grants for Western & Eastern European Organizations
Deadline: 5 January 2015 The Humane Earth Foundation is accepting letter of inquiry from organizations in Western & Eastern Europe working in the environment sector to apply for Grant. Projects involving concrete action and actual implementation of change in lifestyle are supported by the … [Read more...] about The Humane Earth Foundation Grants for Western & Eastern European Organizations
Travel Grants for European Youths to Travel to Developing Countries
Deadline: Various The KU Leuven is offering travel grants for European students traveling to a developing country as part of their study programme (thesis research, practical training). A grant of 1000 euro can be requested to support the travel and stay. As a KU Leuven travel grant student, your … [Read more...] about Travel Grants for European Youths to Travel to Developing Countries
Hungary’s Crackdown on NGOs – Part of Global Trend
WRITTEN BY ADAM PICKERING AND JOHN HOLM On September 23rd, President Barack Obama told delegates at the 2014 Clinton Global Initiative that from “Hungary to Egypt, endless regulations and overt intimidation increasingly target civil society.” On one hand, this is a welcome step in the fight … [Read more...] about Hungary’s Crackdown on NGOs – Part of Global Trend
The AgTraIn Erasmus Mundus Fellowships Program
Deadline: 1 November 2014 The Agricultural Transformation by Innovation (AgTraIn) invites grant applications from doctoral candidates around the world leaving behind the 28 EU member states and EEA_EFTA states for the Erasmus Mundus Fellowships programs. Research Topics Strategies for … [Read more...] about The AgTraIn Erasmus Mundus Fellowships Program
Software AG Stiftung
The founder of Software AG Stiftung is Dr h.c. Peter Schnell. The mission of this foundation is to help voluntary organizations and initiatives to raise the necessary capital for the realization of projects. The Foundation also focuses on education and training, children and youth services, disabled … [Read more...] about Software AG Stiftung
Bel Corporate Foundation
Bel Corporate Foundation (Fondation d'entreprise Bel) was established in 2008 by Bel and its reference shareholder Unibel, aims to serve the children and their well-being, with a particular focus on food and dietary issues. Areas of Interest: Children HIV/AIDS Youth & … [Read more...] about Bel Corporate Foundation
A Comprehensive Guide for NGOs Working with Gender-Based Violence
By Janou Hooykaas Introduction Gender-based violence (GBV) can be defined as any act that causes physical, sexual or emotional harm and reinforces gender inequality. Women are disproportionately affected by GBV (although it applies to men and boys, as well), yet women’s rights issues remain … [Read more...] about A Comprehensive Guide for NGOs Working with Gender-Based Violence
EU/Kosovo Enhancing Employment of Vulnerable Groups
Deadline: 20 August 2014 The European Union is desired to invite proposals for enhancing employment of vulnerable groups with financial assistance in Kosovo. The major purpose of this programme is to to support the employment and social inclusion of the most disadvantaged groups in the labour … [Read more...] about EU/Kosovo Enhancing Employment of Vulnerable Groups
The OECD invites Applications for Co-operative Research Program Research Fellowship on Biological Resources in Agriculture
Deadline: 10 September 2014 The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) invites applications from research scientists working in agriculture, forestry or fisheries and individuals interested to conduct research projects abroad for the Co-operative Research Program (CRP) … [Read more...] about The OECD invites Applications for Co-operative Research Program Research Fellowship on Biological Resources in Agriculture
