If your organisation focuses on the strengthening of human rights, it is important for you to consider that your efforts shall ensure that your government meet international standards and comply with international laws guaranteeing basic rights for its citizens. This is different from, for instance, … [Read more...] about Human Rights Funding: Types and Issues
Grants and Resources for Research
A list of current and past grant funding opportunities and useful resources for NGOs for research.
Where to look for Grants on Human Rights: Government Donors
1) The Commonwealth Foundation is an inter-governmental organisation promoting human rights. It assists NGOs working in Commonwealth Countries; preference is given to projects developed within these countries although international projects are also considered. Proposals shall be submitted before … [Read more...] about Where to look for Grants on Human Rights: Government Donors
Doctoral scholarship in Land‐use and ecosystem services tradeoffs in rural Western Africa
Deadline- 30 June 2013 The Center for Development Research, University of Bonn is inviting applications for Doctoral scholarship Program in Land‐use and ecosystem services tradeoffs in rural Western Africa. The purpose of this program is to identifying and characterizing a set of representative … [Read more...] about Doctoral scholarship in Land‐use and ecosystem services tradeoffs in rural Western Africa
Latin American Investigative Journalism Award Call for Submission Now Open
Deadline- 14 June 2013 Eligible applicants are invited for Award for Investigative Journalism 2013 supported by Transparency International (TI) and the Institute for Press and Society (IPYS) and Open Society. The mission of this program is to encourage greater transparency in government, business … [Read more...] about Latin American Investigative Journalism Award Call for Submission Now Open
Call for Applications World Social Science Fellows
Deadline- 15 July 2013 The International Social Science Council (ISSC) is accepting applications for interdisciplinary World Social Science Seminar on Risk Interpretation and Action: Decision-making under conditions of uncertainty. Seminar will be conducted in Wellington and Christchurch, New … [Read more...] about Call for Applications World Social Science Fellows
Postgraduate Taught Scholarships
Deadline- 2 August 2013 Cardiff University is seeking applications for postgraduate taught scholarships Program . The mission of this program is to study at a world-leading, research-intensive university and help ease the associated financial burdens. The Scholarships are each worth £3,000 and … [Read more...] about Postgraduate Taught Scholarships
UPFellows program
Deadline- 1 July 2013 Researchers of any nationality are invited to apply for UPFellows program offered by Universitat Pompeu Fabra. The purpose of this program is to offer career development opportunities to outstanding junior postdoctoral researchers and also attracts talented researchers from … [Read more...] about UPFellows program
Human-Centered Design (HCD) Micro Grants to tackle Poverty
Deadline- 15 July 2013 The IDEO.org Human-Centered Design (HCD) Connect is providing small grants to catalyze new best practices to help to ensure that people - using human-centered design to tackle poverty-related challenges around the world - are receiving direct input on their solutions. This … [Read more...] about Human-Centered Design (HCD) Micro Grants to tackle Poverty
Request for Proposals – Grantmaking Opportunities Program
Deadline- 18 July 2013 Proposals are invited by Ethel and James Flinn Foundation for Grantmaking Opportunities Program that provide mental health care and services in southeast Michigan - specifically Wayne, Oakland, Macomb or Washtenaw County. The Foundation has allocated approximately $500,000 to … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals – Grantmaking Opportunities Program
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health & Society Scholars Program
Deadline- 20 September 2013 Applications are accepted for Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health & Society Scholars program to pursue postdoctoral studies to build the nation’s capacity for research and leadership to address the multiple determinants of population health and contribute to policy … [Read more...] about Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health & Society Scholars Program
