The Transnational Institute (TNI) in association with the Brazilian research centre CIDADE and the Latin American Programme for Distance Education in Social Sciences (PLED) is offering a free web-based course on Participatory Democracy, Urban Management and Crisis Capitalism. The course will begin … [Read more...] about Free Web-based Course on Participatory Democracy by The Transnational Institute
Apply for Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation
Deadline- 30 September 2012 Countries/Region- All Countries Applications invited for Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation which aims to reward innovations to improve the socio-economic environments in cities and regions, promote sustainability, and hence advance the livelihood of … [Read more...] about Apply for Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation
Asian Development Bank Institute’s DAJA Competition
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Institute has made a call for submissions for the 2012 Developing Asia Journalism Awards (DAJA) competition. DAJA 2012 will focus on a critical question facing Asia and the Pacific: "Green Growth – or Growth versus Green?" Journalists from the developing countries … [Read more...] about Asian Development Bank Institute’s DAJA Competition
Shell Science Lab Challenge
The Shell Science Lab Challenge gives opportunity to share exemplary approach for a chance to win a school science lab makeover support package valued at $20,000. There is over $93,000 in lab makeover prizes to be awarded this year to 18 schools. NSTA and Shell thanks VWR for their support of the … [Read more...] about Shell Science Lab Challenge
EIB announces first Social Innovation Tournament
Deadline: To be received not later than 14th September, 2012 The European Investment Bank-EIB Institute announces its first Social Innovation Tournament. The Tournament seeks to promote the generation of innovative ideas and identify or reward opportunities promising substantial societal benefits … [Read more...] about EIB announces first Social Innovation Tournament
UN Trust Fund 2013 Call for Proposals for Small Grants
The United Nations (UN) Trust Fund is accepting applications for its Small Grants Programme under the Second Decade Call for Proposals for the year 2013. The fund provides grants for projects with a budget of up to US $10,000 covering one year's expenses. The UN Trust Fund is inviting indigenous … [Read more...] about UN Trust Fund 2013 Call for Proposals for Small Grants
How to write the Proposal for the UN Trust Fund Small Grants Programme
After understanding the priorities and issues identified by the UN Trust Fund for indigenous communities, you can start working on the proposal. After downloading the application form, make sure you have carefully read the mandatory guidelines such as proposal submission deadline, where and how to … [Read more...] about How to write the Proposal for the UN Trust Fund Small Grants Programme
How to write Background in Proposals for Small Grants Programme
Section IV of the application form of the UN Trust Fund’s Small Grants Programme also seeks to know about the background of the proposed project. Basically, the donor agency wants to get an idea of the indigenous community you would like to work for and this information also helps understand how … [Read more...] about How to write Background in Proposals for Small Grants Programme
Abe Fellowship Program Open for applications
Open for applications, next deadline is September 1st 2012. The Social Science Research Council (SSRC), the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership (CGP), and the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) announce the annual Abe Fellowship Program competition. Funding for the Abe … [Read more...] about Abe Fellowship Program Open for applications
Asia Social Innovation Award 2012
Asia Social Innovation Award 2012 aims to groom social entrepreneurship in Asia using innovation as the key. The social issues in urban areas in Asia are highly crucial and serious. As a result, it is the appropriate time to think about social innovation ideas together and share experience along the … [Read more...] about Asia Social Innovation Award 2012
