Welcome to the latest edition of our NGO of the Month feature. We're showcasing the very best NGOs from around the world to inspire and encourage you to create a better world. This week we are joined by Ragna Frans, Communications Assistant at APOPO, a Tanzania based NGO that trains rats to save … [Read more...] about NGO Of The Month: APOPO
OWSD’S Postgraduate Training Fellowships for Women Scientists from Sub-Saharan Africa and Least Developed Countries (LDC)
Deadline: 15 August 2014 All Interested Female applicants from Sub-Saharan Africa or Least Developed Countries (LDCs) are invited to submit applications for Postgraduate Training Fellowships in the field of science and technology. This programme is being funded by Swedish International Development … [Read more...] about OWSD’S Postgraduate Training Fellowships for Women Scientists from Sub-Saharan Africa and Least Developed Countries (LDC)
The Conservation International
The Conservation International is a human organization protecting nature for the benefit of everyone on earth. The CI empowers societies to responsibly and sustainably care for nature, our global biodiversity, for the well-being of humanity. The CI has offices in more than 30 countries, more than … [Read more...] about The Conservation International
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Grants to Agricultural Research in Sub-Saharan Africa
Deadline: 7 September 2014 The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation invites pre-proposals for agricultural research projects led by MSc and PhD scientists at national agricultural research institutions and universities in sub-Saharan Africa. The research projects relevant to staple crops grown in … [Read more...] about The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Grants to Agricultural Research in Sub-Saharan Africa
Research Grants to Junior and Senior Postdoctoral Researchers in Sub-Saharan and North Africa by Volkswagen Foundation
Deadline: 27 June 2014 The Gulbenkian Foundation and the Volkswagen Foundation jointly invite grant applications from junior and senior researchers in Sub-Saharan and North Africa to conduct cooperative research projects. The program entitled 'Knowledge for Tomorrow' aims to develop and reinforce … [Read more...] about Research Grants to Junior and Senior Postdoctoral Researchers in Sub-Saharan and North Africa by Volkswagen Foundation
Humphrey Fellowship Program for Working Professionals
Deadline: 1 September 2014 Experienced professionals interested in strengthening their leadership skills through a mutual exchange of knowledge and understanding about issues of common concern in the United States and their home countries are invited to apply for the Humphrey fellowship Program … [Read more...] about Humphrey Fellowship Program for Working Professionals
Future Climate for Africa Research Program Grant for the Global Climate Model Development
Deadline: 2 June 2014 The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) invites Notification of Intent from eligible entities for the funding opportunity under Global Climate Model Development for Africa 2014 under the Future Climate for Africa (FCFA) research program. The FCFA funds world-leading … [Read more...] about Future Climate for Africa Research Program Grant for the Global Climate Model Development
Submit Concept Paper for Partnership in Power Africa Initiative
Deadline: 18 November 2015 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) invites Concept Papers from private sector for partnership in Power Africa Initiative under the Global Development Alliance (GDA) Annual Program. The concept papers should focus on advancing the success and … [Read more...] about Submit Concept Paper for Partnership in Power Africa Initiative
Capacity Building Initiative of The Royal Society and DFID Africa
Deadline: 16 April 2014 The Royal Society and DFID Africa are jointly inviting scientists who want to develop collaborative research consortia between scientists in sub-Saharan Africa and a research institute in the United Kingdom. The major aim of the program is to strengthen the research capacity … [Read more...] about Capacity Building Initiative of The Royal Society and DFID Africa
Students from Sub-Saharan Africa apply for MSc Scholarship in UOM Trust
Deadline: 30 April 2014 University of Mauritius (UOM) Trust and International Development Research Center (IDRC) are jointly offering Master of Science in Social Protection Financing Scholarship to the students from Sub-Saharan Africa. Major aim of the scholarship program is to enhance the coverage … [Read more...] about Students from Sub-Saharan Africa apply for MSc Scholarship in UOM Trust
