London School of Economics (LSE) IDEAS, a centre for the study of international affairs, diplomacy and grand strategy, aims at using LSE's vast intellectual resources to help train skilled and open-minded leaders and to study international affairs through world-class scholarship and engagement with … [Read more...] about London School of Economics IDEAS seeks applications for the African Research Fellowship program from scholars in the field of international affairs and security studies sciences
Applications sought for the Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship program from candidates with academic accomplishments in the issues related to peace and security
Applications are invited from eligible candidates preferably having academic accomplishments and a strong interest in issues of peace and security for the Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship program providing them the opportunity to gain a Washington perspective on key issues of peace and security … [Read more...] about Applications sought for the Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship program from candidates with academic accomplishments in the issues related to peace and security
The Food and Agriculture Organisation starts online forum on food security
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has started a new online consultation forum on food security and nutrition to help the general public. The new forum was launched on July 28, 2011. According to FAO, the online consultation forum will try to gather inputs for the preparation of the Global … [Read more...] about The Food and Agriculture Organisation starts online forum on food security
The Next Generation Social Sciences in Africa program seeks applications for fellowship in Peace, Security & Development
Social Science Research Council’s Next Generation Social Sciences in Africa seeks applications for fellowship in Peace, Security & Development program, which has been launched in response to a shortage of well-trained faculty now reaching crisis proportions in African higher education. The Next … [Read more...] about The Next Generation Social Sciences in Africa program seeks applications for fellowship in Peace, Security & Development
EC Issues Open Call for Proposals for funding the “Food Security Thematic Programme: Innovative Approaches to Food Insecurity” Program in Zimbabwe
In February 2011 the EU Delegation launched a consultation process with the majority of the food security stakeholders based in Zimbabwe (questionnaire sent to 1000 contacts) in order to gather some ideas of innovative approaches that currently exist or have good potential in the country. The … [Read more...] about EC Issues Open Call for Proposals for funding the “Food Security Thematic Programme: Innovative Approaches to Food Insecurity” Program in Zimbabwe
Carnegie Corporation funded Next Generation fellowship in Social Sciences opportunity for mid-career scholars from select African Countries
The Next Generation Social Sciences in Africa program offers fellowships to nurture the intellectual development and increase retention of early-career faculty in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda. The program, launched in June 2011, responds to a shortage of well-trained faculty … [Read more...] about Carnegie Corporation funded Next Generation fellowship in Social Sciences opportunity for mid-career scholars from select African Countries
$10,000 CAD grant opportunity for African graduate students and scholars to study in Canada
The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) seeks applications from graduate students enrolled in select African universities for up to $10,000 CAD through the Africa Initiative Graduate Research Grant. These grants will offer as many as 15 successful applicants an opportunity to … [Read more...] about $10,000 CAD grant opportunity for African graduate students and scholars to study in Canada
EC Restricted Call for Proposals: Peace-building partnership support program for non-state actors in Pakistan
European Commission has issued a restricted call for proposals to support the organizations conducting policy-oriented and field-based activities in Pakistan, with a strong emphasis on thematic and/or transversal issues, for example, mediation and dialogue; addressing situations of fragility and … [Read more...] about EC Restricted Call for Proposals: Peace-building partnership support program for non-state actors in Pakistan
Ploughshares Fund for organizations and individuals working for a Nuclear Weapon-Free World
Sourced from: http://www.internationalpeaceandconflict.org Ploughshares Fund, the largest grantmaking foundation in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to security and peace funding is open to accepting grant applications from organizations and individuals working to build a safe, secure, nuclear … [Read more...] about Ploughshares Fund for organizations and individuals working for a Nuclear Weapon-Free World
Funding for Sustainable Crop Production Research to improve food security
A new initiative called the "Sustainable Crop Production Research for International Development" (SCPRID) has been launched to fund research to improve food security for millions of people in the developing country. Managed by the UK Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), … [Read more...] about Funding for Sustainable Crop Production Research to improve food security
