New in:
1. Call for Proposals, UK Research and Innovation (UK and India)
2. Call for Proposals for 2021-2022, Habitat Stewardship Program for Aquatic Species at Risk (Canada)
3. Webinar: Nature & Agriculture: Pathways to Finance and Scale Nature-Based Solutions, FAO
4. Call for Proposals, Climate Innovation Labs, Climate Technology Center and Network (see link for eligible countries)
5. Call for Applications, AI for Social Good Workshop, Google (see link for eligible countries)
6. Call on Development Finance, Private Enterprise Development in Low-Income Countries (see link for eligible countries)
7. Call for Applications, Racial Equity 2030
8. 2021 Victor J. Goldberg Prize, Institute of International Education
9. Call for Proposals, Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk - Aquatic Programming, Government of Canada (Canada)
10. 4Revs Innovation Challenge, Socialab
All currently open calls:
Grant-making opportunities
1. Call for Proposals, UNDP (Thailand)
For Grant Submission by NGOs/CSOs in support of Vulnerable and at Risk Community in Thailand in the Context of COVID-19 within the framework of the project: “Strengthening socio-economic recovery, human security and resilience in Thailand in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak ensuring the Leave No One Behind and Safeguard progress made towards the SDGs.”
Funding information: each grant in the range of USD 20,000 (min.) and USD 50,000 (max.)
Deadline: Oct 29, 2020.
2. Grant Scheme, Union for the Mediterranean (see eligible countries in link)
To enable citizens in the region, particularly the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean countries, to mitigate the labor market challenges following COVID-19 outbreak, by improving the citizens’ employment situation as well as the business environment for entrepreneurs and MSMEs.
Funding information: total EUR 1,130,000; min. EUR 100,000 and max. 300,000
Deadline: Oct 29, 2020.
3. Future Drought Fund for Natural Resource Management Drought Resilience Program, Government of Australia (Australia)
Focused on support for experimentation in NRM practices, systems and approaches that go beyond current best practice. Aims to foster innovation and transformational change in the management of Natural Capital to deliver drought resilience in agricultural landscapes. Through holistic management and new or existing technology and practices, the program will deliver a range of on-ground outcomes achieving benefits that meet local priorities.
Funding information: total of AUD 10 million available
Deadline: Oct 30, 2020.
4. Call for LOIs for Large Grants, Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (Libya, Morocco, Tunisia)
Strategic Direction 1: Support civil society to engage stakeholders in demonstrating integrated approaches for the preservation of biodiversity in coastal areas.
Strategic Direction 2: Support the sustainable management of water catchments through integrated approaches for the conservation of threatened freshwater biodiversity.
Funding information: USD 20,000 to USD 250,000
Deadline: Oct 30, 2020.
5. Ignacio H. de Larramendi Research Grants 2020, Fundación MAPFRE
To provide financial support for undertaking research projects in areas of Health Promotion.
The grants are open to any academic and professional researcher and research teams wishing to run research programs, independently or as part of the universities, hospitals, companies or research centers to which they are affiliated.
Funding information: total EUR 240,000. Max. amount each grant EUR 30,000
Deadline: Oct 30, 2020.
6. Research Funding Program 2020, Azim Premji University (India)
Program is designed to promote inquiry into areas of particular interest to Azim Premji Foundation and to explore possible responses for some of them. Focus areas: Education and Allied Areas; Labor, Livelihoods, and Employment; Urban Governance and Sustainability; Local Democracy; Climate Change Action.
Funding information: INR 5-20 lakhs depending on the domain
Deadline: Oct 31, 2020.
7. Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund 2020
To provide targeted grants to individual species conservation initiatives, recognize leaders in the field and elevate the importance of species in the broader conservation debate. Its focus is global and eligibility for grants will extend to all plant, animal and fungi species conservation efforts, without discrimination on the basis of region or selected species.
Funding information: up to a maximum of USD 25,000 per project
Deadline: Oct 31, 2020.
8. Grant Program, Conservation Alliance (USA)
Seeks to protect threatened wild places throughout North America for their habitat and recreational values. Looking for: landscape-scale projects; Indigenous led conservation initiatives; projects that benefit underserved communities and organizations that work directly with these; and projects that significantly mitigate the impacts of climate change.
Funding information: accepts requests up to USD 50,000
Deadline: Nov 1, 2020.
9. 1st CDC ERG Call on Development Finance, Private Enterprise Development in Low-Income Countries (see link for eligible countries)
For projects researching the role of development finance: investments in private sector development that are impact-led but commercially rigorous.
Funding information: ERGs are grants of between GBP 10,000 and 40,000
Deadline: Nov 1, 2020.
10. Professional Development Grants, WWF (see link for eligible countries)
Provide support for mid-career conservationists to pursue short-term, non-degree training to upgrade their knowledge and skills. This training can include short courses, certificate training, or conferences among other training opportunities.
Funding information: grants will be awarded up to US 2,000 based on program reqs.
Deadline: Nov 1, 2020.
11. Connection Grants Program, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (Canada)
Supports events and outreach activities geared toward short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization initiatives. These events/activities represent opportunities to exchange knowledge and to engage on research issues of value to those participating, and may serve as a first step toward more comprehensive and longer-term projects. Supports workshops, colloquiums, conferences, forums, summer institutes, or other events or outreach activities
Funding information: must request min. CAD 7,000; for supporting events CAD 7,000-25,000; for supporting outreach activities CAD 7,000-50,000
Deadline: Nov 1, 2020.
12. Global Public Space Program, UN-Habitat (see link for eligible countries)
The Program helps cities become more sustainable by providing policy advice, capacity building, knowledge sharing and support for public space regeneration and improvement. More concretely, it maps public spaces and works with cities to develop city-wide public space strategies and urban development frameworks.
Funding information: up to USD 80,000
Deadline: Nov 2, 2030.
13. Call for Proposals, IDRC & Sida (Africa)
Proposals from independent policy research organizations from across Africa that are committed to using research to inform and influence national-level artificial intelligence policies and research ecosystems. This opportunity will provide funding to (2) AI policy research organizations representing distinct linguistic regions (anglophone & francophone).
Funding information: budget of CAD 2.5 million for 2 centers
Deadline: Nov 4, 2020.
14. Regional Conservation Partnership Program, Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA (USA)
RCPP promotes coordination of NRCS conservation activities with partners that offer value-added contributions to expand collective ability to address on-farm, watershed, and regional natural resource concerns. NRCS seeks to co-invest with partners to implement projects that demonstrate innovative solutions to conservation challenges and provide measurable improvements and outcomes tied to the resource concerns they seek to address.
Funding information: max. available for any project (combined financial and technical assistance) is USD 10 million. The min. amount for a project is USD 250,000.
Deadline: Nov 4, 2020.
15. Call for Proposals, Ascend Learning and Innovation Fund (see link for eligible countries in Africa)
To accelerate the control and elimination efforts for up to 5 neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) – lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis, schistosomiasis, soil-transmitted helminths and trachoma. Seeks to enhance quality of effective NTD programming by validating innovative ideas, assisting the transition of program learning into scalable and sustainable outcomes.
Funding information: individual grants are available, ranging from GBP 25,000 to 350,000.
Deadline: Nov 6, 2020.
16. 2021 YSEALI Seeds for Future Grants Competition, Cultural Vistas (see link for eligible countries in Asia)
For the region’s most promising young leaders to carry out projects that improve their communities, countries and the region. Projects cover one of the four YSEALI themes: Civic Engagement, Economic Growth, Education, and Sustainable Development.
Funding information: all projects are eligible for up to USD 15,000
Deadline: Nov 8, 2020.
17. Request for Ideas, Grand Challenges for Human Flourishing, Templeton World Charity Foundation
To support new scientific research on human flourishing and to translate related discoveries into practical tools. Priority will go to interdisciplinary scientific research on humanity’s cognitive, affective, social, and spiritual well-being.
Funding information: USD 40 million available
Deadline: Nov 11, 2020.
18. Request for Applications, Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (USA)
Seeking innovative research focused on improving climate resilience in crops to provide the critical solutions necessary to enhance the sustainable production of nutritious food for a growing global population.
Funding information: range USD 250,000 - 1,000,000
Deadline: Nov 11, 2020.
19. Call for Project Proposals for Micro-Grants 2020-2021, Council of Europe (see link for eligible countries)
Will fund projects promoting Education for Democratic Citizenship and Human Rights Education (EDC/HRE) and aims at contributing to the fostering of inclusive and democratic societies in the States party to the European Cultural Convention.
Funding information: indicative available budget is EUR 200,000
Deadline: Nov 11, 2020.
20. New Call for Proposals for 2021-2022, Habitat Stewardship Program for Aquatic Species at Risk (Canada)
To support and promote the conservation and recovery of Aquatic Species at Risk and their habitats by engaging Canadians in projects that will result in tangible and measurable conservation benefits.
Funding information: typical contributions can range from CAD 25,000 to 100,000.
Deadline: Nov 13, 2020.
21. New Call for Proposals, Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk - Aquatic Programming, Government of Canada (Canada)
Program invests in organizational capacity, encourages activities that conserve and/or recover species at risk (SAR), and supports community-led documentation and management of Indigenous Knowledge (IK).
Funding information: min. funding request for new single & multi-year projects: CAD 10,000.
Deadline: Nov 13, 2020.
22. Know-how Exchange Program, Central European Initiative (see link for eligible countries)
To contribute to the development of the CEI region, bolstering social cohesion and economic dynamism while strengthening cooperation between/among the CEI Member States.
Funding information: overall amount EUR 180,000; grant ceiling amounts to EUR 40,000
Deadline: Nov 13, 2020.
23. Partnership Development Grants, Government of Canada (Canada)
Provides support over one to three years to teams/partnerships, led by a project director, to: develop research and/or related activities in the social sciences and humanities, by fostering new partnerships with existing and/or potential partners; or design and test new partnership approaches for research and/or related activities that can result in best practices or models.
Funding information: CAD 75,000 - 200,000
Deadline: Nov 15, 2020.
24. Environmental Education Grants Program, NSW Environmental Trust (Australia)
Grants program aiming to support educational projects that develop, broaden and transform the community’s knowledge, skills, and intrinsic motivation to undertake sustainable behavior and encourage participation in the protection of the environment.
Funding information: total allocation is AUD 1,000,000
Deadline: Nov 16, 2020.
25. Call for Concept Notes, Canadian International Development Scholarships Program 2021-2029 (Canada)
The program will provide scholars access to the widest range and variety of Canadian post-secondary institutions. The program must contribute to the achievement of this ultimate outcome: Enhanced social and economic development for women and men, particularly women in eligible Francophonie and Commonwealth countries, as well as other Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and selected countries.
Funding information: up to CAD 80 million
Deadline: Nov 19, 2020.
26. Call for Proposals 2021-2022, Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund (Canada)
To enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, economy, and innovation of search and rescue activities as it relates to the response and prevention objectives of the National Search and Rescue Program (NSP) which aims for a multi-jurisdictional approach to promoting individual, collective and organizational behaviors that minimize the risk of injury or loss of life while maintaining timely and effective response services.
Funding information: annual SAR NIF budget is CAD 7.6 million
Deadline: Nov 19, 2020.
27. Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Program, NOAA (USA)
Funds projects that address the needs of fishing communities, optimize economic benefits
by building and maintaining sustainable fisheries, and increase other opportunities to keep
working waterfronts viable.
Funding information: max. funding amount is USD 300,000
Deadline: Nov 20, 2020.
28. 2021 Biodiversity Conservation Grant, National Environmental Education Foundation (USA)
USD 225,000 in grant funding to support biodiversity conservation projects on public lands within the California Floristic Province ecological region. Funding priorities: Conservation Projects, Public Engagement, and Target Location.
Funding information: applicants can request a max. of USD 55,000 to be spent over 2 years.
Deadline: Nov 25, 2020.
29. Reforestation Grants, WWF (see link for eligible countries)
Focuses on supporting communities in regaining ecological integrity and enhancing human well-being in deforested and degraded landscapes through forest restoration and reforestation.
Funding information: a detailed project budget (not exceeding USD 15,000)
Deadline: Nov 25, 2020.
30. Call for Proposals, Global Biodiversity Information Facility (Pacific countries)
Inviting eligible institutions to submit concept notes for the Biodiversity Information for Development (BID) program, funded by the Directorate-General for International Relations of the European Union. The program aims to build capacities for the effective mobilization and use of biodiversity data in support of sustainable development decisions and policies.
Funding information: total funding allocated amounts to approximately EUR 350,000
Deadline: Nov 26, 2020.
31. Call for Proposals, Global Biodiversity Information Facility (Caribbean)
Invites the submission of concept notes for project funding from the Caribbean through Biodiversity Information for Development (BID), a program funded by the Directorate-General for International Partnerships of the European Union. The program aims to enhance capacity for effective mobilization and use of biodiversity data in support of decision- and policymaking for sustainable development.
Funding information: total funding assigned to this call is approximately EUR 450,000
Deadline: Nov 26, 2020.
32. Call for Proposals: Climate Change Adaptation Grant Program, European Union (Turkey)
Designed to support implementation of climate change adaptation actions at local and regional level in Turkey. The specific objective of this call for proposals is to improve resilience of communities and cities, protect natural resources and ecosystems and enhance adaptation capacity of vulnerable economic sectors.
Funding information: overall indicative amount available is EUR 6,800,000. See link for indicative allocation by lot and min./max. amounts.
Deadline: Nov 30, 2020.
33. New Call for Proposals, UK Research and Innovation (UK and India)
To support research collaborations between researchers in India and the UK. Your research should focus on comparing south Asian populations in the two countries to improve our understanding of COVID-19 and have potential for improving health outcomes.
Funding information: UKRI will make up to GBP 4 million available in support of the UK component of the collaborative projects, with matched equivalent resource provided by Department of Biotechnology (India) in support of the Indian components.
Deadline: Dec 1, 2020.
34. Call for Applications, “la Caixa” Foundation (Spain & Portugal)
Fourth edition of the Call for biomedical and health research projects with the aim of identifying and giving support to the most promising initiatives of scientific excellence with potential value and high social impact, whether in basic, clinical or translational research.
Funding information: individual projects – up to EUR 500,000; research consortium projects – up to EUR 1,000,000
Deadline: Dec 3, 2020.
35. Call for Proposals, Water JPI (see link for eligible countries)
“Conservation and restoration of degraded ecosystems and their biodiversity, including a focus on aquatic systems.” To support research projects in which the approaches and skills of natural sciences, social sciences and humanities are integrated as needed to address the specific objectives of each research proposal.
Funding information: total available over EUR 20 million
Deadline: Dec 7, 2020.
36. Call for Proposals, HOPES-LEB (Lebanon)
Invites organizations registered in Lebanon to submit tailor-made project proposals that address the specific needs of vulnerable Lebanese youth and refugees from Syria and alleviate bottlenecks related to access to and completion of higher and further education and labor market integration.
Funding information: all projects can request funds for their actions ranging from EUR 10,000 to 60,000. Total available EUR 1,080,000
Deadline: Dec 15, 2020.
37. Call for Proposals for AI for Accessibility Grants "Smart Cities and Transportation", Microsoft
Supports projects that use AI to empower people living with disabilities. Looking for individuals or teams who are not only passionate about making the world more inclusive, but also firmly rooted in the communities they intend to benefit.
Funding information: In addition to Azure compute credits worth USD 10,000, USD 15,000, or USD 20,000 (depending on your project scope and needs), these grants cover costs related to collecting or labeling data, developing models, or other engineering-related work.
Deadline: Dec 15, 2020.
38. Knowledge Synthesis Grants, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (Canada)
To mobilize social sciences and humanities research to examine and synthesize existing knowledge on mobility and public transit issues. Grant holders will identify research gaps and opportunities and their work will inform and guide policy-makers and service providers responsible for public transit at the community level.
Funding information: grants are valued at USD 30,000 for one year.
Deadline: Dec 17, 2020.
39. New Call on Development Finance, Private Enterprise Development in Low-Income Countries (see link for eligible countries)
Seeking projects researching the role of development finance: investments in private sector development that are impact-led but commercially rigorous.
Funding information: major research grants are grants of GBP 100,000 or more. There is no formal upper limit, but past MRGs have averaged around GBP 300,000
Deadline: Dec 21, 2020.
40. Solid Waste Management Grant Program, USDA (USA)
Qualified organizations will receive SWM grant funds to reduce or eliminate pollution of water resources in rural areas and improve planning and management of solid waste sites in rural areas.
Funding information: award ceiling USD 1 million; total available USD 4 million
Deadline: Dec 31, 2020.
41. Call for Applications, Elsa U. Pardee Foundation Grant Program (USA)
Inviting applications for its grant program to funds research to investigators in United States non-profit institutions proposing research directed toward identifying new treatments or cures for cancer. The Foundation funds projects for a one-year period which will allow establishment of capabilities of new cancer researchers, or new cancer approaches by established cancer researchers.
Deadline: Dec 31, 2020.
42. Grant Program to Protect Natural Resources, The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation (low- and lower-middle-income countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East)
Seeks to protect natural resources, improve the production and distribution of food, and promote public health in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. The foundation supports projects that demonstrate local leadership and promote professional development in the conservation, agricultural, and health sciences; develop the capacity of local organizations; and address a particular problem or question in the field.
Funding information: avg. grant approx. USD 20,000. Those exceeding USD 30,000 rarely awarded.
Deadline: Jan 1, 2021.
43. Accessible Technology Program, Government of Canada (Canada)
Will co-fund innovative projects led by the private sector, not-for-profit organizations and research institutes to develop new assistive and adaptive digital devices and technologies in order to make it easier for Canadians with disabilities to more fully participate in the digital economy.
Deadline: Jan 2, 2021.
44. Integrating Tradition and Technology for Fermented Foods for Maternal Nutrition, Global Grand Challenges, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (see link for eligible countries)
Seeks to fund pilot studies that investigate the biological effect of traditional locally fermented foods on key microbiome, gut, and health biomarkers in local populations. Goal is to provide investigators in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia with the resources to build local capacity to investigate fermented foods as novel maternal nutrition interventions.
Funding information: sequencing platforms (funded with up to USD 40K for sequencing technology out of this USD 200K award) and training will be provided
Deadline: Jan 6, 2021.
The main aim is to provide support for the production and dissemination of information and content linked to EU Cohesion policy, including inter alia the Just Transition Fund and the recovery plan for Europe, while respecting complete editorial independence of the actors involved.
Funding information: total available for co-financing of projects is EUR 5,000,000
Deadline: Jan 12, 2021.
46. Societal Transformations for Climate Action Research Program, Swedish Foundation for Strategic Environmental Research (Sweden)
Inviting research groups, jointly with civil society organizations, the public sector and other stakeholders, to submit proposals to facilitate societal transformation for climate action through research and innovation. In line with Mistra’s statutes, the research program shall be of strategic environmental importance.
Funding information: expected program budget total SEK 40 million over four years; Foundation’s financial contribution maximum of SEK 40 million.
Deadline: Jan 29, 2021.
47. 2020 Mexico-U.S. Innovation Fund Competition, 100K Strong in the Americas (USA and Mexico)
Provides unique opportunities to U.S. universities and colleges to partner with higher education institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean to create partnerships, build capacity, provide students with access to training programs, and strengthen regional education cooperation throughout the Americas.
Funding information: to award up to eleven grants of up to USD 25,000 each.
Deadline: Feb 15, 2021.
48. Smart Farming Innovations for Small-Scale Producers, Global Grand Challenges, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (see link for eligible countries)
Seeks Smart Farming solutions that leverage digital technology innovations that have the potential to drive positive impact for small-scale producer (SSP) entrepreneurs delivered through bundled farmer services and enabled by scalable digital and data platforms.
Funding information: Seed Grants – Up to USD 250,000 to be implemented up to 12 months. Scale-Up Grants – Up to USD 1,500,000 to be implemented up to 24 months.
Deadline: Feb 25, 2021.
49. Call for Proposals, Social Science Research Council
As part of the Just Tech program, seeks proposals from across the social sciences and related fields that address the risks, opportunities, and challenges posed by public health surveillance stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Funding information: awards will range from USD 5,000 to 10,000, with larger amounts directed to projects committed to research partnerships
Deadline: ongoing
50. Collaborate Pacific, New Zealand Foreign Affairs and Trade (see eligible Pacific countries)
Aims to support effective governance, leadership, regional cooperation, and sustainable development in the Pacific through support to one-off, small scale activities that tackle issues that matter to the region. Recognizes that partnership, capacity building, people-to-people links, and knowledge-sharing are critical to ownership of development processes.
Deadline: ongoing
51. Global Water Futures – Affiliate Projects
To deliver risk management solutions, informed by leading-edge water science and supported by innovative decision-making tools to manage water futures in Canada and other regions where global warming is changing landscapes, ecosystems, and water environments.
Deadline: There is no associated closing date with applications.
52. Call for Applications, Urgent Action Fund (Africa)
Urgent Action Fund-Africa is expanding its COVID-19 response towards supporting women, transgender and gender non-conforming defenders with disabilities to: develop and widely disseminate messages and information about the disease in disability friendly formats, simplify and/or translate complex COVID 19 information, and provide practical resources.
Funding information: up to USD 8,000
Deadline: applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
53. COVID-19 Young Leaders Fund
Program is designed to support young leaders who are tackling the Covid-19 pandemic on the frontlines. Applicants should be focused on SDGs 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8. One Young World will prioritize initiatives which can use the funds to impact the maximum number of people to the greatest extent.
Funding information: One Young World recommends requesting between GBP 2,500 - GBP 10,000.
Deadline: Program is open on an ongoing basis.
54. Global Innovation Fund (GIF)
This program seeks to invest in social innovations that aim to improve the lives and opportunities of millions of people in the developing world. Open to funding innovations in any sector as long as they can demonstrate their innovation improves the lives of those living on less than USD 5 PPP per day.
Range: USD 50,000 – 15,000,000
Deadline: Program is open on an ongoing basis.
Fellowships and other opportunities
1. New Webinar: Nature & Agriculture: Pathways to Finance and Scale Nature-Based Solutions, FAO
Land and Water Technical Webinar: Adaptation Fund - Nature & Agriculture
Deadline: Oct 29, 2020.
2. Green Ambassador for the Climate in Africa 2020
The young ambassadors will enjoy international recognition as young climate and environment activists in Africa and will join the Climate Change Africa Opportunities (CCAO) Network to share ideas, learn, connect and act on the environment. global imperative to fight climate change.
Deadline: Oct 31, 2020.
3. New Call for Proposals, Climate Innovation Labs, Climate Technology Center and Network (see link for eligible countries)
To promote the accelerated transfer of environmentally sound technologies for low carbon and climate-resilient development at the request of developing countries. It provides technology solutions, capacity building and advice on policy, legal and regulatory frameworks tailored to the needs of individual countries.
Deadline: Nov 5, 2020.
4. Health Policy Fellows, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (USA)
Seeks outstanding midcareer health professionals, behavioral/social scientists, and others who have a record of exceptional professional accomplishment and are recognized experts within their profession, community, institution, or organization.
Award information: up to six awards of up to USD 165,000 each will be made in 2021
Deadline: Nov 9, 2020.
5. Call for Projects, The Mediterranean Wetlands Initiative (Mediterranean)
As part of its project funded by the French Office for Biodiversity (OFB), the MedWet Initiative is relaunching a call for projects to provide a financial boost for the Mediterranean actors in the realization of awareness and educational animations within the framework of the World Wetlands Day 2021.
Deadline: Nov 10, 2020.
6. New 4Revs Innovation Challenge, Socialab
A unique, co-creative ecosystem that aims to help humanity solve the four survival challenges in one generation - between 2020-2050. Themes: Food, Water, Resources, Energy.
Deadline: Nov 19, 2020.
7. New Call for Applications, AI for Social Good Workshop, Google (see link for eligible countries)
To bring together NGOs working on tough problems in their communities with academic experts and Google researchers in order to encourage new collaborative solutions.
Deadline: Nov 23, 2020.
8. Local Pathways Fellowship Program, SDSN Youth
The 2021 cohort will bring together a network of 100 young thought leaders, urban planners, sustainability advocates, researchers and innovators from 100 different cities across the world to advance local dialogue, collaboration and problem solving around the SDGs and to make cities and urban settlements “smart, fair and sustainable”.
Deadline: Nov 30, 2020.
9. World Justice Challenge: Advancing the Rule of Law in a Time of Crisis
Global competition to identify, recognize, and promote good practices and high-impact projects/policies that protect and advance the rule of law in a time of unprecedented crisis.
Award information: USD 20,000 will go to six projects that show demonstrable results and promising prospects for future progress, replication, and scaling.
Deadline: Dec 11, 2020.
10. Call for Proposals, Global Best Practice Program, EXPO2020 Dubai
Aimed at recognizing and promoting visibility of integrated development best practices for a better 2030 with a particular view on building back better and moving towards a “better normal” as they come out of the ongoing crisis.
Deadline: Dec 31, 2020.
11. 2021-2022 Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship (USA)
An 11-month program in which participants develop leadership skills as they gain hands-on experience working to end hunger and poverty in the United States through efforts led by local, state, regional, and national host organizations.
Deadline: Jan 11, 2021.
12. Dorothy Marchus Senesh Fellowship 2021, International Peace Research Association Foundation (see link for eligible countries in Global South)
Available to women from countries in the Global South who have completed a Bachelor's degree, who have been accepted into a graduate program, and whose graduate work is to be focused on issues related to the goals of the IPRA Foundation.
Award information: every other year two women receive school expenses in the amount of USD 5,000 per year for two years.
Deadline: Jan 15, 2021.
13. New Call for Applications, Racial Equity 2030
Global challenge in honor of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s 90th anniversary. It is a call for bold solutions to drive an equitable future for children, their families and communities. This $90 million challenge seeks ideas from anywhere in the world and will scale them over the next decade to transform the systems and institutions that uphold inequity. Solutions may tackle the social, economic, political or institutional inequities.
Deadline: Jan 28, 2021.
14. New 2021 Victor J. Goldberg Prize, Institute of International Education
To recognize outstanding work being conducted jointly by two individuals, one Arab and one Israeli, working together to advance the cause of peace in the Middle East.
Deadline: Feb 1, 2021.
15. International Climate Protection Fellowship, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (see link for eligible countries)
Enables fellows to conduct a one-year research-based project in Germany focusing on combating climate change, on adaptation strategies, on preserving ecosystems and biodiversity, or on the sustainable use of the oceans and seas. Sustainability topics relating to natural resources, resource-efficient consumption or urban development also welcome. Awards up to 15 Fellowships to prospective leaders and up to five to postdoctoral researchers each year.
Deadline: Mar 1, 2021.
Each Chair will be provided up to USD 970,000 over a four-year period and tasked with executing a world-class research program able to contribute significantly towards building both the human capital and the scientific knowledgebase required to solve important climate change-related problems in Africa and beyond.
The application process will remain open until suitable candidates are identified.
17. Scholarship for Displaced Students, Columbia University
Supports displaced students from anywhere in the world who are unable to complete their higher education. These students will receive full tuition, housing, and living assistance while pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees across all 18 Columbia schools and affiliates. Scholarship aims to shift the global dialogue surrounding displaced persons, from one that views them as a burden to one that recognizes them as vital contributors to global innovation and prosperity.
18. Partnering for Change: Link Research to Societal Challenges, University of Basel
Course: How can we address societal challenges with research? Investigate the principles, processes, and uses of transdisciplinarity. Topics include: transdisciplinary projects on sustainable development, migration, and health.