The past few years have been notable for the dramatic rise in visible protests and social uprisings around the globe. Events from the Arab Spring in the Middle East to Occupy Protests in Europe have sprung up in nearly every corner of the globe as people are increasingly taking to the streets to … [Read more...] about Today’s Top Ten Human Rights Funders
Apply for Grants to Conduct Studies on Impact of Open Educational Resources (OER) adoption
Deadline: 31 August 2014 The Research on Open Educational Resources for Development (ROER4D) is inviting grant proposals from researchers around the globe to conduct studies on the impact of Open Educational Resources (OER) adoption (whether positive or negative) on aspects such as costs, teaching … [Read more...] about Apply for Grants to Conduct Studies on Impact of Open Educational Resources (OER) adoption
The Abdou-Salam Ouédraogo Fellowship 2014 for Sub-Saharan African Research Scientists
Deadline: 24 August 2014 The Bioversity International invites research proposals from young forest genetic research scientists in Sub-Saharan Africa for the Abdou-Salam Ouédraogo (ASO) Fellowship 2014. This is an opportunity to develop the capacity through interaction with, and mentorship by a … [Read more...] about The Abdou-Salam Ouédraogo Fellowship 2014 for Sub-Saharan African Research Scientists
The Comic Relief International Grants in 7 categories
Deadline: 30 December 2014 The Comic Relief visioning a just world free from poverty accepts grant applications from organizations in Sub-Saharan Africa and from the select invited organizations outside Africa to benefit from its International Grants. The Comic Relief makes grant support in health … [Read more...] about The Comic Relief International Grants in 7 categories
A list of 20 Foundations Supporting Projects on Children
Millions of children around the world are born into a stark reality: will they work in markets and mines, or go to school? Will they be trafficked into slavery, or be free? Will they be child soldiers, or students? Many children grow up in a daily life marked by violence; the images of war, abuse, … [Read more...] about A list of 20 Foundations Supporting Projects on Children
Bill Gates Foundation’s Grant Opportunity for Agriculture-Nutrition Impact Studies
Deadline: 8 August 2014 Academic institutions, research institutions, civil society organizations, and/or private organizations in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa are invited to submit Concept Memos to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. This opportunity invites applicants to conduct … [Read more...] about Bill Gates Foundation’s Grant Opportunity for Agriculture-Nutrition Impact Studies
Program for Emerging Agricultural Research Leaders by the Gates Foundation
Deadline: 7 September 2014 The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation invites pre-proposals for agricultural research with the potential to increase the sustainable productivity of smallholder farmers in developing countries. The Program for Emerging Agricultural Research Leaders (PEARL) seeks the … [Read more...] about Program for Emerging Agricultural Research Leaders by the Gates Foundation
Apply for Guinea World Youth Congress
Deadline: 14 September 2014 Guinea World Youth Congress: a gathering of exceptional, talented young people who have done amazing things - in their communities, in their nations, in the world invites youth between 18-35 years of age to become the youth delegates. The Youth Congress will take place … [Read more...] about Apply for Guinea World Youth Congress
AWARD offering 70 Fellowships for African Women Scientists
Deadline: 8 August 2014 The African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) invites African women scientists from one of the 11 eligible countries to participate in the AWARD Fellowship 2015. Interest individuals with bachelor's, masters’ or doctoral degree are encouraged to apply … [Read more...] about AWARD offering 70 Fellowships for African Women Scientists
The CGAP Photo Contest 2014 – Don’t miss the Microfinance or Financial Inclusion in Photographs!
Deadline: 8 October 2014 Are you a Photographer? Here is one more opportunity to showcase your skill and win US$2000 gift certificate for photography equipment and accessories. The condition is - you should be at least 18 years of age and your photograph must contain the impact of microfinance and … [Read more...] about The CGAP Photo Contest 2014 – Don’t miss the Microfinance or Financial Inclusion in Photographs!
