Deadline- Oct. 22, 2012 Countries/Region- All countries At TED Africa 2007 in Arusha, Tanzania, 100 Fellows from around Africa participated in a first-of-its-kind gathering that brought together the "Cheetah" generation -- what TED speaker George Ayittey calls the new generation of groundbreaking … [Read more...] about Call for Applications- TED Fellowships
Call for Papers: The Fourth International Conference on Social Informatics
Deadline- July 7, 2012 The International Conference on Social Informatics (SocInfo 2012) is an interdisciplinary venue for researchers from Computer Science, Informatics, Social Sciences and Management Sciences to share ideas and opinions, and present original research work on studying the … [Read more...] about Call for Papers: The Fourth International Conference on Social Informatics
The Elsevier Foundation’s Grants:Library Infrastructure and Technology in Developing Countries
Deadline: 24 June 2012 Applications have been invited for grants to setup innovative libraries in the developing countries by Elsevier Foundation . The aim of the project is to expand library infrastructure, technology and information services so as to enhance the quality of life by acquiring … [Read more...] about The Elsevier Foundation’s Grants:Library Infrastructure and Technology in Developing Countries
1440 Foundation’s $75,000 for Great Ideas
The 1440 Foundation has launched the 1440 Challenge which commits to a total of $75,000 to recognize up to three ideas, products, or solutions that best help non-experts learn, improve, and share through technology one or more of the following relationship skills: self-awareness, authenticity, … [Read more...] about 1440 Foundation’s $75,000 for Great Ideas
Call for Abstracts-Africa-wide Women in Science Competition for Science, Technology and Innovation for Agricultural and Rural Development
Deadline– May 14th, 2012 This competition seeks to promote excellence and recognize and reward outstanding women scientists who are undertaking scientific and innovative research, technology and engineering related development activities and communicating the outputs (knowledge, technologies and … [Read more...] about Call for Abstracts-Africa-wide Women in Science Competition for Science, Technology and Innovation for Agricultural and Rural Development
Call-for-papers18th International Conference-Online Educa Berlin 2012
Deadline- 1 June 2012 ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN 2012 offers a series of sessions over three days, ranging from formal presentations to informal and interactive workshops and seminars. Key topics relevant to the theme of ‘Reaching Beyond Tomorrow’ will be considered and research-based evidence … [Read more...] about Call-for-papers18th International Conference-Online Educa Berlin 2012
2012 Call for application-OWSD Postgraduate Fellowships for Women Scientists
Deadline- 31 July, 2012 Countries/Region- Sub-Saharan Africa, Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros Islands, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, … [Read more...] about 2012 Call for application-OWSD Postgraduate Fellowships for Women Scientists
IDB’s IDEAS Energy Innovation Contest
The Inter-American Development Bank has launched the 2012 IDEAS Energy Innovation Contest seeking innovative proposals aimed at increasing energy efficiency and access to renewable energies in the Caribbean. A high proportion of the sponsorship for this contest is UKAID from the Department for … [Read more...] about IDB’s IDEAS Energy Innovation Contest
Sudanese Education Fund Grants Program
Deadline- July 22, 2012. The Sudanese Education Fund was founded in 2003 as a non-profit organization. It works towards helping the South Sudanese Refugees. For nearly four years, the South Sudanese Community Center has been a social hub for refugees living around the region, offering services like … [Read more...] about Sudanese Education Fund Grants Program
African Union Research Grants-Open Call for Proposals -2012
Deadline: 20 April 2012 Countries/Region: AFRICA The African Union Commission (AUC) is committed to ensure that science and technology in Africa contributes to its sustainable development efforts. The Act establishing the Union recognizes the need for Africa to embark on an ambitious strategic … [Read more...] about African Union Research Grants-Open Call for Proposals -2012
