infoDev is currently seeking Expressions of Interest for research and development of five case studies (one each in Kenya, South Africa, Armenia, Pakistan and Vietnam) in two phases to examine the economic and social potential of mobile devices in the “base of the pyramid”(BoP) market segment, i.e. … [Read more...] about infoDev seeking EOI for case studies of Mobile use at the Base of the Pyramid in Kenya, South Africa, Armenia, Pakistan and Vietnam
Grants and Resources for Research
A list of current and past grant funding opportunities and useful resources for NGOs for research.
FAHAMU Invites Proposals for Collaborative Research Project on Comparative African Perspectives on China and Other Emerging Powers in Africa
The FAHAMU, a network of social justice issues, has started a collaborative research project on comparative African Perspectives on China and Other Emerging Powers in Africa. FAHAMU invites proposals from African individuals and institutions for this project in some specific thematic areas. Four … [Read more...] about FAHAMU Invites Proposals for Collaborative Research Project on Comparative African Perspectives on China and Other Emerging Powers in Africa
SIRCA-II seeks proposals for Research Projects on Information Societies and IC&T for development carried out in the Global South
The Strengthening Information Society Research Capacity Alliance (SIRCA II) is a research capacity building project that is managed by the Singapore Internet Research Centre at Nanyang Technological University, the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, and the Instituto de Estudios Peruanos … [Read more...] about SIRCA-II seeks proposals for Research Projects on Information Societies and IC&T for development carried out in the Global South
The University of Canberra Invites Applications for Postdoctoral Fellowship in Endangered Species Ecology
Institute for Applied Ecology at the University of Canberra (UC) is inviting applications for the post of Postdoctoral Fellow to study and research on the subject of ecology and breeding of the endangered grassland ear less dragon in the context of extinction drivers for reptiles. The fellow will … [Read more...] about The University of Canberra Invites Applications for Postdoctoral Fellowship in Endangered Species Ecology
Students from the Wharton School publish a research paper on Social Impact of Sports Teams
The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania recently conducted a research study about social impact of sports teams. The study was conducted in collaboration with Beyond Sport. The findings of the study have now been published in the form of a paper which discusses about how sports teams … [Read more...] about Students from the Wharton School publish a research paper on Social Impact of Sports Teams
Research Paper Highlights Women’s Disproportionate Vulnerability to Negative Climate Change Impacts in Developing Countries
Gender Action has recently published a research paper which draws attention to the women’s disproportionate vulnerability to negative climate change impacts in developing countries. The research paper also demonstrates how women and girls in these countries have been largely excluded from climate … [Read more...] about Research Paper Highlights Women’s Disproportionate Vulnerability to Negative Climate Change Impacts in Developing Countries
Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership Invites Applications for ESED Scholarship Program
Applications are now open for the Education for Sustainable Energy Development (ESED) scholarship Program. EDED is an initiative of Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership that was started with an aim to support talented and outstanding students pursuing advanced studies in discipline of … [Read more...] about Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership Invites Applications for ESED Scholarship Program
Joint African Masters Program in Comparative Local Development 2012/2014: Call for Applications
Applications are now open for the Joint African Masters Program in Comparative Local Development (JAMP), an initiative of the Polytechnic of Namibia (Namibia), the University of Trento (Italy), the Universidade São Tomás de Moçambique (Mozambique) and Tshwane University of Technology (South Africa). … [Read more...] about Joint African Masters Program in Comparative Local Development 2012/2014: Call for Applications
International Council of Science invites research proposals for Grant Program 2012
The grants provided by International Council of Science (ICSU) aim to strengthen collaborative scientific initiatives of relevance to science and society. The ICSU grant program is a peer-reviewed program for ICSU Scientific Unions and Interdisciplinary Bodies. It is expected that proposals … [Read more...] about International Council of Science invites research proposals for Grant Program 2012
Responsive Forest Governance Initiative Program invites applications from social-science researchers
The Responsive Forest Governance Initiative (RFGI) is a program of the Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA), International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). It is being implemented with support … [Read more...] about Responsive Forest Governance Initiative Program invites applications from social-science researchers
