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Nominations Open for 2017 Zayed Future Energy Prize!

Deadline: 27 June 2016 Nominations are open for the 2017 Zayed Future Energy Prize to recognize innovation, long-term vision, and leadership in renewable energy and sustainability. The Prize will meet the challenges of climate change, energy security and the environment. Objectives Doubling renewable energy Doubling energy efficiency Clean energy access Prize Ceremony The Zayed Future […]

Best Climate Practices Contest 2016: Expanding Access to Climate Financing

Deadline: 30 May 2016

Best Climate Practices observatory and the International Center for Climate Governance (ICCG) are currently accepting proposals for its Best Climate Practices contest 2016 that will focus on ideas and projects designed to raise and drive financial support toward local, small-scale mitigation and adaptation actions.

The focus of the 2016 contest will be on “Expanding access to climate financing”.

Focus Topics (including but not limited to)

clean energy
land management
sustainable farming
climate risk reduction and resilience building
to increase inclusiveness and simplify access to climate finance

Prize Information

The winner practice of the 2016 BCP contest will be awarded 3000 Euros.

Eligibility Criteria

The contest is open to anyone, regardless of nationality, age or qualification.
Proposals can be submitted by individual users, teams or organizations.
Submitters can be the authors of the practice or proponents of a third party’s practice. However, it is strictly forbidden to submit someone else’s practice/idea as one’s own. Where an intellectual property owner’s authorization is needed, it is the responsibility of the submitter(s) to obtain such authorization prior to submitting the final materials.
Projects previously exhibited or published on the Best Climate Practices platform may be resubmitted, as long as they conform to the rules and the entry guidelines of the competition.

How to Apply

Applicants need to be registered on the BCP platform via given website.

Note: The winner will be announced in October 2016.

For more information, please visit Contest 2016.

Call for Papers: Urban Poverty in the Developing World

Deadline: 15 May 2016

The Wilson Center is seeking abstracts from graduate students for its 7th annual paper competition on urban poverty in the developing world.

Competition Topics

Climate Change: Cities are grappling with the impacts of a changing climate, and the urban poor are the most adversely affected, especially women and children who experience difficulty in accessing resources, services, and decision-making opportunities.
Arrival Cities: Responding to Migrants and Refugees: While not a new phenomenon, current global conflicts are focusing public attention on refugees and migrants, as countries strive to cope with the influx of newcomers.
Innovation in Urban Planning: Evidence-based planning is critical for addressing urban challenges and building equitable and sustainable cities and metropolitan regions.
Financing Sustainable Urban Development: Investment in sustainable urban development is critical for the future of a rapidly urbanizing world.

Prize Information

The grand prize winner will receive a travel stipend to attend Habitat III, the United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development, in Quito.

Eligibility Criteria

Paper proposals should be policy-based and solutions-oriented and should critically examine existing projects and/or propose new strategies for tackling issues related to urban poverty in the developing world.
This call for papers is directed at PhD students and advanced Masters Students.
To be eligible, applicants must be currently enrolled in a degree program as of May 15, 2016.
Papers can be co-authored, if each author is a graduate student. In this case, only one author will attend Habitat III and present at the Washington policy workshop.
Preference will be given to the presentation of original, field-based research that builds upon existing scholarship as opposed to desk or literature reviews.
Abstracts should be clearly linked to one or more of the sub-topics outlined above, focusing on developing world populations and cities.

Abstract Submissions

Applicants must submit the Abstracts (max 500 words) and a brief CV to the selection committee via email through the given website.
Abstracts should contain a title, paper description, author name and affiliation, and specify which of the subtopics listed above the paper will address.

For more information, please visit Call for Papers.

Apply for Children’s Prize 2016: A Chance to Win $250,000 USD!

Deadline: 14 May 2016

Are you ready to implement a plan to save the lives of children under age five? If yes, then apply for the Children’s Prize 2016.

The Children’s Prize Foundation is currently accepting applications from individuals, teams and organizations from around the globe to submit their proposals to reduce child mortality to save lives. The Prize promote connections between donors and recipients, encouraging modern networking technology while trying to add a new technique to the landscape of global philanthropy.

Projects are evaluated on their:

ability to impact rates within a child mortality indicator (U5MR, IMR, NMR, etc.)
effectiveness, innovation and scalability of the intervention approach within global health
feasibility of the proposed lives-saved estimate
probability of success
ease of verification
inclusion of a process impact assessment

Prize Information

The winner will receive $250,000 in funding to execute their proposed project plan. The contest process includes three major rounds and two review periods.

Eligibility Criteria

The Children’s Prize is open to anyone.
Proposals will be accepted from non-profits (charities), for profits (companies), government programs, academic institutions, and individuals aged 18 years or older.
The prize funds may only be used for charitable purposes, as specified in the contest goals.

How to Apply

Applicants must apply online via given website.

For more information, please visit http://www.childrensprize.org/the-prize/

Apply for International ReSource Award 2016 to Enhance Resilience in Water Management!

Deadline: 30 April 2016

The Swiss Re Foundation is currently accepting proposal for its International ReSource Award 2016 to support social entrepreneurial initiatives addressing water-related challenges with new and innovative approaches.

The ReSource Award is focused on social entrepreneurial approaches applied to water-related social and/or ecological issues.

Award Information

In addition to the USD 20 000 received while a finalist, the winner will be further supported financially (to a total value of USD 75 000, over three years) and non-financially from April 2017 to April 2020.

ReSource Award Criteria

The short and full proposals submitted will be assessed with regard to the following areas:

Social and ecological challenge: The proposal demonstrates a profound and authentic understanding of the social and ecological problem to be addressed.
Impact: The expected social, ecological and economic impact is clearly defined and in line with the scope of the ReSource Award.
Approach: The proposal outlines a compelling social entrepreneurial approach to address the defined challenge. The defined goal and expected impact can realistically be achieved with the approach presented.
Financials: There is a financially viable business plan in place based on clear and logical assumptions.
Competencies: A qualified team with appropriate skills and track record is in place.
Risk management: All relevant risk drivers and related prevention and risk mitigation measures are defined.

Eligibility Criteria

Only proposals are being considered that are designed to be implemented in low, lower-middle and upper-middle-income countries.
Charities, non-profit organisations and revenue-generating social enterprises are invited to participate in sustainable water management.
Applicants with the skills, resources and commitment to launch and manage a social entrepreneurial initiative related to sustainable water management practices are invited to apply for the ReSource Award.
The ReSource Award intends to partner up directly with social purpose organisations with existing or planned revenue generating activities.
Accordingly, intermediary institutions that support social entrepreneurs are not supported under the Award.
Originators (for example, a team or organisation) may not submit more than one proposal a year.

Key Dates

1 June 2016: Invitation to submit full proposal
30 June 2016: Application deadline for full proposal
4 & 5 August 2016: Oral interviews
3 October 2016: Announcement of the three finalists for the ReSource Award 2017
October 2016 to March 2017: Financial and non-financial support to three finalists
March 2017: Announcement of the ReSource Award winner for 2017
April 2017 to April 2020: Support to 2017 winner

How to Apply

Applicants are asked to provide information on their social entrepreneurial initiative by completing the online questionnaire via given website.

For more information, please visit ReSource Award 2016.

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MINDS: Call for Applications for African Researchers

Deadline: 15 April 2016

The Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS) is accepting applications from distinguished African researchers to conduct research on the subject of institutional development in Africa examining one of these three (3) aspects:

Nation building in Africa: This paper will examine case studies of post-independence-era attempts at nation building in Africa, interrogating the ideals, objectives and methodologies by which the objectives were pursued.
The challenges of institutional reform in Africa: This paper will analyze case studies of institutional reform efforts in Africa and extract lessons from the successes and failures of these reforms.
The efficacy of presidential term limits: This paper will interrogate the efficacy of presidential term limits in African countries. The paper will compare the advantages and disadvantages of presidential term limits by analyzing the impact thereof in developing countries.

Budget & Duration

The budget estimate must not exceed four thousand five hundred US dollars ($4 500).
The researcher is expected to be contracted for at least three (3) months.

Eligibility Criteria

Researchers must:

Have at least a Master’s degree in relevant fields of study.
Have published work in academic journals.
Be able to write and present, fluently, in English. The ability to collect data, write and present in other African languages especially French and/ or Arabic will be an advantage.
Have a demonstrated research interest in governance in Africa, African youth or African economies.
Have an extensive, accessible research network in at least two of the five regions of the African continent.
Have a demonstrated track record of applying both qualitative and quantitative research methods.
Be available to commence work immediately.
Have the flexibility to travel, should that be necessary.

How to Apply

Applicants are required to send the following set of documents via email:

The applicant’s detailed CV
One reference letter
A research proposal
A preliminary timeline AND budget estimate

For more information, please visit African Researcher.

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Call for Applications: Watson University’s Fellowships for Social Entrepreneurs

Deadline: 15 April 2016

The Watson University is currently accepting applications from next generation Social Entrepreneurs from across the world for its Fall 2016 semester program or degree track.

Watson provides a 15 week incubator like experience in which selected candidates complete short master courses from the world’s foremost leaders, entrepreneurs, and thinkers including a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people and more; intensive mentorship; and training in the entrepreneurial skills of empathy, creativity, resilience, grit, bootstrapping, team building and fundraising. Watson helps next generation social entrepreneurs develop and advance solutions to the toughest challenges facing the world.

There are four further full ride fellowships available for scholars to apply to:

The Enlight China Fellowship: A full ride scholarship to one promising next generation social entrepreneur from greater China (including Hong Kong and Taiwan).
The Enlight Women Fellowship: A full ride scholarship to one promising next generation social entrepreneur working to increase access and quality of education for women and girls around the world.
The Luff Peace Fellowship: A full ride scholarship to one promising next generation social entrepreneur working to promote and usher in peace around the world.
The Middle East Fellowship: A full ride scholarship to one promising next generation social entrepreneur from the Middle East.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicant must ensure that he/she-

is 18-23 years old
has a clear idea for positive social change with a track record that demonstrates the viability of the idea.
has a deep seated passion for solving the problem they are addressing.
is coachable – embraces honest feedback and desires to improve.
is addressing the root cause of the problem they are choosing to solve, rather than putting a band-aid on a problem.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit an online application form in order to apply.

For more information, please visit Watson University.

Nominations Open for 2016 TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize of USD100, 000!

Deadline: 16 May 2016

The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) is currently inviting applicants from developing countries for its 2016 TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize. The prize will be given for outstanding achievements in Chemical Sciences.

Award Information

The prize carries a monetary award of USD100, 000, generously provided by Lenovo, a medal and a certificate bearing a citation highlighting the major contributions for which the prize is awarded.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must be nationals of a developing country and must have lived and worked in a developing country for the last 10 years.
The prizes will only be awarded to individuals for scientific research of outstanding international merit carried out at institutions in developing countries.
Individuals who have received the Nobel Prize, the Tokyo/Kyoto Prize, the Crafoord Prize or the Abel Prize are not eligible for the TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize.
Jury members and previous winners of the Trieste Science Prize (also administered by TWAS) will not be eligible for the TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize.
Nominations are invited from TWAS members, selected individuals, as well as from science academies, national research councils, universities and scientific institutions.
Nominations of women scientists are particularly encouraged.
Self-nominations and nominations from jury members will not be accepted.

How to Apply

Applicants must apply online via given website.

For more information, please visit Science Prize.

Nominations Open for Midwives4all Prize 2016: Saving the Lives of Mothers, New born & Families!

Deadline: 6 April 2016

International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) is currently inviting applicants for its Midwives4all Prize 2016 with a motive to increase the visibility of their good work in saving the lives of mothers, new born and families.

The Midwives4all Prize, a certificate of recognition, is awarded to an exceptional midwife who has demonstrated her/his achievements as a change-agent in the midwifery profession through education, provision of services, regulation, research, midwifery association development, and/or advocacy in his/her country.

Eligible countries

Nigeria, Ethiopia, Columbia, Romania, Tanzania, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Zimbabwe, Indonesia, Afghanistan, Uganda, Angola, Zambia, Mexico, Belarus, Kosovo, Macedonia and Albania

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

Be a midwife and a national of one or more of the eligible countries (mentioned above).
Be a midwife actively working in the public or non-profit health sector in clinical work, education, association, regulation, research, advocacy, or outreach
Be a positive role model—dynamic, motivated, passionate and an agent for change
Promote and participate in building a positive work environment, staff growth, mentorship, learning and development, if applicable
Her or his story should illustrate the challenges faced in their daily work and how these challenges have been overcome

How to Apply

Applicants must download the nomination form via given website and submit the required documents:

Nomination form
A current CV or Resume
A current Photo of the Nominee
Two letters of Support or References for the nominated midwife

For more information, please visit Midwives4all Prize 2016.

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Call for Applications 2016: Global Cleantech Innovation Programme for SMEs in South Africa

Deadline: 29 April 2016

The Global Environment Facility (GEF), United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) are currently inviting applicants from South Africa for its Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP) 2016 to promote clean technology innovation and supporting SMEs and start-ups in developing and emerging economies.

Focus Areas

Energy Efficiency
Water Efficiency
Renewable Energy
Waste Beneficiation
Green Buildings

Programme Covers

Extensive mentoring & training on core business related competence for start-ups and SMEs as well as specific technological, IP, Financial & marketing skills.
The possibility to liaise with potential investors and partners.
Opportunities to showcase their technological innovations to the media and the public.
A chance to win a monetary prize in addition to a fully sponsored trip to the USA to participate in the Cleantech Open Global Forum.

Eligibility Criteria

Innovation start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises focused on commercialisation of cutting-edge and innovative clean technology solutions.
A two person team at a minimum and at least one team member must be a South African resident, citizen, or legal alien.

How to Apply

Applicants must apply online via given website.

For more information, please visit Innovation Programme.