“Every year UNU-IAS (United Nations University – Institute of Advanced Studies) and UNU-ISP offer PhD and Postdoctoral Fellowships to provide young scholars and policy-makers, especially from the developing world, with a multi-disciplinarily context within which to pursue advanced research and training that is of professional interest to the successful applicant and of direct relevance to… [Read More]
Grants and Resources for Research
A list of current and past grant funding opportunities and useful resources for NGOs for research.
Call for Young Researchers for 2010 for Achieving Universal Access to Prevention, Treatment, Care and Support
“You are a young researcher (35 or under on 1st January 2010) resident in the SADC and EAC region. You have exciting and original research on Universal Access to prevention, treatment, care and support and you wish to submit an article to a reputable peer reviewed international journal. HEARD at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban,… [Read More]
Schwab Foundation’s Open Competition for the Social Entrepreneur of the Year 2010 – Africa
Schwab Foundation’s Social Entrepreneur of the Year – Africa 2010 is an open competition for organizations demonstrating innovation, sustainability, direct social impact, reach and scope and replicability in their efforts. It has been established “to recognize outstanding social entrepreneurs around the globe, an initiative of The Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship.” “The Regional Search in… [Read More]
amfAR Small Grant Funding in the Caribbean
amfAR Small Grant Funding in the Caribbean amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research has issued the Targeted Request for Proposals under the MSM Initiative Community Awards for organizations based in the Caribbean. The purpose of the call is to make available small award funding to support projects that address HIV among men who have sex… [Read More]
GCST Grant Call for Civil Society Professionals and Researchers
The 2nd Small Grants Call (January-November 2010) from Global Consortium on Security Transformation (GCST) has been issued for researchers, professionals, activists or practitioners under the age of 35 years from civil society organizations in developing countries. Academic research, policy briefs or working papers can be developed by selected candidates on subjects related to the processes… [Read More]
Small Grants Program in Family Planning/Reproductive Health
The Small Grants Program from MEASURE Evaluation Population & Reproductive Health Associate Award (PRH) is “to build the evidence base in family planning and reproductive health (FP/RH), support the research efforts of developing country researchers and their institutions, and maximize opportunities to use research findings for decision-making.” NGOs, academic institutions and other research organizations can… [Read More]
PEP Accepting Proposals from Developing Country Researchers to Study Poverty
Under the 2010 Competition for Research Grants, the Poverty and Economic Policy (PEP) Research Network is requesting developing country researchers to submit proposals to undertake studies on poverty issues. There are grants available of up to CAN $50,000 to each project proposed. This funding includes support not only for carrying research but also “to participate… [Read More]
PAVE foundation
PAVE FOUNDATION PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR VOLUNTARY EFFORTS FOUNDATION VISION FORMATION OF A PLATFORM WHERE ALL THE VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS MAXIMIZE AND UTILIZE THEIR RESOURCES WITH A SCIENTIFIC APPROACH FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SOCIETY. MISSION To identify the different needs of the organizations and provide professional support and assistance for achieving their vision and mission OBJECTIVES… [Read More]
Centre for Research Innovation and Training
Centre for Research, Innovation and Training (CRIT) established in 1997 by a team of professionals committed to educational and social development. CRIT is a non-profit making, autonomous and non-governmental organization mainly focuses activities on training, innovative research and publications. CRIT aims to contribute its professional expertise in the issues of national importance. The Centre opts… [Read More]
17 October 2009 – Newsletter: Fundsforngos.org
King Baudouin International Development Prize for Organizations and Individuals in Developing Countries Deadline: 1 February 2010 Developing Countries This prestigious prize from the King Baudouin Foundation gives international recognition to organizations or individuals with an award of €150,000 for contribution towards sustainable development in developing countries around the world…[more] http://fundsforngos1.wpengine.com/latest-funds-for-ngos/king-baudouin-international-development-prize-for-organizations-and-individuals-in-developing-countries/ 3ie’s Round 2 of Open… [Read More]
