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Kasim Ibrahim Fellowship (Nigeria)
Special Call on Coronaviruses, Swiss National Science Foundation
Call for Proposals on Coronavirus, Innovative Medicines Initiative (Europe)
Innovation Call for Proposals, Cities Alliance (see eligible countries in link)
International Training Program, Geological Survey of Sweden (see eligible African countries in link)
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Grant-making opportunities
Grant, Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Russia, South Africa)
Aims to reach a more sustainable plastic use and a sound management of plastic waste in line with global conventions such as the Basel convention and regional sea conventions. The grants are directed to initiatives in the so called BRIICS-countries.
Funding information: lower application limit for individual projects is USD 30,000 and upper limit per grant is USD 200,000. Total budget for announcement is approx. USD 850,000
Deadline: Mar 11, 2020.Pacific Development and Conservation Trust, New Zealand Government
For projects that promote sustainable development in the Pacific and New Zealand, while conserving the natural environment and cultural heritage of its people.
Funding information: about NZD 250,000 grants awarded each year. There is no min. or max. grant amount. Grants usually range from NZD 2,000 to 50,000.
Deadline: Mar 11, 2020.Natural Climate Solutions Accelerator Grant Program (USA)
Support projects with potential to substantially increase the use of natural climate solutions. Focuses on helping kick-start innovative and scalable approaches for reducing emissions and storing more carbon on natural and working lands in the United States.
Funding information: Projects may request up to USD 200,000. In addition, recipients will be offered mentorship, and connection to networks and new partnerships.
Deadline: Mar 13, 2020.Research and Development (R&D) Fund, Efficiency for Access Coalition (see list of focus countries)
The focus is on projects developing enabling technologies or products for weak and off-grid areas, with a particular focus on interoperability and inclusivity. Overall focus is in recognition of SDG 5 to achieve gender equality, SDG 7 to ensure access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy, and SDG 10 to reduce inequality within/amongst countries.
Funding information: grants are available from GBP 50,000 to GBP 300,000. Up to GBP 2 million in funding has been made available for this call.
Deadline: Mar 15, 2020.New Kasim Ibrahim Fellowship (Nigeria)
Objective is to develop and nurture leadership ability across Nigeria, with specific focus on the promising leaders of the future. This one-year program helps establish a strong understanding of good governance in Fellows in addition to providing a structure that would help steer them towards active participation and commitment to public service and informed leadership in Nigeria.
Deadline: Mar 20, 2020.Agriculture Innovation Center Grant Program, USDA (United States)
Seeking applications to provide grants for “Agriculture Innovation Centers” that will provide technical assistance to agricultural producers to market value-added agricultural products.
Funding information: estimated USD 3,500,000; ceiling USD 1,000,000; floor USD 500,000.
Deadline: Mar 20, 2020.Call for Proposals from CSOs, European Union (Philippines and EU)
To support CSO's contributions towards reinforced governance, social change and inclusive policy-making in the Philippines and strengthen the capacity of Philippines civil society organizations.
Award information: Indicative allocation of funds by lot: Lot 1 for EUR 889,300 and Lot 2 for EUR 889,300. Requested grants must fall between a min. of EUR 300,000 & max. of 500,000.
Deadline: Mar 24, 2020.New Special Call on Coronaviruses, Swiss National Science Foundation
Supporting projects involving research into coronaviruses - to tackle the current crisis and prepare for likely future epidemics. It addresses researchers in all disciplines who are able to contribute to a better understanding of the virus, its spread, the resulting illness as well as diagnosis and treatment, or who can help the health system and society as a whole deal more effectively with the epidemic.
Funding information: may request up to CHF 300,000 for projects up to 24 months
Deadline: Mar 25, 2020.New Innovation Call for Proposals, Cities Alliance (see eligible countries in link)
To award small grants to advance affordable, accessible and innovative climate adaptation concepts, products and processes at the community level, and foster dialogue and engagement between local communities and local governments.
Funding information: open to requests between USD 25,000 and USD 30,000
Deadline: Mar 30, 2020.Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program, USDA (USA)
Collaborative solutions may include but are not limited to: research; prevention; planning; policy; preparedness; implementation; best management practices; recovery; and reforestation that promotes the resilience of the country’s urban & community forests.
Funding information: total program funding USD 9,000,000. Award ceiling USD 300,000, award floor USD 100,000
Deadline: Mar 30, 2020.Call for Proposals, International Fund for Agricultural Development (Latin America & Caribbean)
To promote the inclusion of Renewable Energy Technologies (RETs) in existing IFAD projects and programs in Latin America and Caribbean by successfully supporting the implementation of RETs in agriculture in benefit of smallholder farmers, producers, associations and members of medium enterprises.
Funding information: grant amount is up to USD 2,000,000. Co-financing (in-cash and/or in-kind) provided by the applicant and any additional co-financing is part of the selection criteria. While no upper limit is set, the applicant must ensure a minimum counterpart contribution between USD 500,000 and USD 2,000,000.
Deadline: Mar 30, 2020.New Call for Proposals on Coronavirus, Innovative Medicines Initiative (Europe)
For proposals on the development of therapeutics and diagnostics to tackle current and future coronavirus outbreaks. Preventive vaccines are not included in the Call, as IMI does not want to duplicate the work of other organizations in this area.
Funding information: up to EUR 45,000,000
Deadline: Mar 31, 2020.Call for Proposals, US Department of State (Japan)
Open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program that promotes social inclusion for people with disabilities, with a focus on inclusive education and/or promoting job and career development opportunities for people with disabilities.
Funding information: awards may range from a min. of USD5,000 to a max. of USD75,000.
Deadline: Mar 31, 2020.Grant Program, Mazda Foundation (New Zealand)
Will consider awarding grants to programs promoting: the maintenance and improvement of the natural environment; the advancement of culture and education to achieve excellence at all levels; young people through advancement of education and employment skills development; the arts to educate and expose the public on NZ culture.
Deadline: Mar 31, 2020.New Call for Research Proposals, Al Qasimi Foundation (UAE)
Welcomes research proposals related to coastal and marine systems from a broad array of academic disciplines.
Funding information: Start-up Funding (max. 50,000 AED) for Individuals and Organizations
Deadline: Apr 1, 2020.Call for Proposals, Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area
To improve water availability and sustainable agriculture production in a region heavily distressed by climate change, urbanization and population growth.
Funding information: various amounts allocated, depending on the open calls.
Deadline: Apr 1, 2020.Call for Proposals, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation
Looking for research and innovation initiatives, which engage researchers from Switzerland and from the Global South and East and implementation partners from other sectors (government, civil society, private sector). Intends to support research initiatives that respond to the needs/interests of implementation partners. No set thematic orientations.
Funding information: finances up to 50% of the total budget, but can cover up to 70% of the total budget if the type of initiative requires it (e.g. new innovative initiative). Contribution will indicatively be around CHF 1 million (m)/year.
Deadline: Apr 5, 2020.Recovery of Species on the Brink of Extinction, National Geographic Society
To support priorities of IUCN SSC Species Conservation Plans as well as conservation actions that are endorsed by the relevant IUCN SSC Species Specialist Group. The goal is to halt biodiversity decline by implementing conservation plans for species and groups of species.
Funding information: requests should be less than USD 30,000, but can be up to USD 50,000
Deadline: Apr 10, 2020.Improving the Quality of Vocational Education and Training (VET) Through Establishment of Sectoral Centers of Excellence Program, European Union (EU/Turkey)
The objective of this call for proposals is: to establish a flexible, transparent, innovative and quality based education system which supports social and economic development and prepares for employment, where all segments of society find the possibility to learn within their own needs.
Funding information: min. amount EUR 200,000; max. amount EUR 600,000
Deadline: Apr 14, 2020.Small Grants 2020, The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene
To enable early career researchers and global health professionals in the field of tropical medicine or global health to undertake clinical or scientific research and/or fieldwork, either as stand-alone projects or distinct elements within a larger project. They are ideally for those who have not received funding in their own name before.
Funding information: the max. small grant awarded is GBP 5,000 (including VAT)
Deadline: Apr 15, 2020.Call for Proposals for Regional Projects in Latin America and Caribbean, IDB
Regional Public Goods (RPG) Initiative provides technical grants to finance solutions to shared challenges via regional cooperation. The proposals must involve a collective solution produced by at least three IDB borrowing member countries. Focus areas: gender equality & diversity; climate change & environmental sustainability; institutional capacity & rule of law.
Funding information: size of the grant typically ranges between USD 500,000 and USD 750,000 per project.
Deadline: Apr 15, 2020.Research Grant Program, Nagao Natural Environment Foundation (mainly Asia-Pacific region)
To support academic and scientific research that will deepen knowledge of the nature conservation in developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region. Aims at strengthening research capacity of young researchers to enhance their skills, knowledge, and experience through their own research work.
Funding information: max. grant size is JPY 500,000 per project for a max. duration of two years (min. one year).
Deadline: Apr 17, 2020.Call for Interdisciplinary Research on Mobility – Global Medicine and Health Research, la Caixa Foundation (Denmark, Germany, Portugal, Spain, UK)
To promote multi-perspective research on how global mobility influences general health, various health determinants and the well-being of local and mobile populations, and how the effects of mobility can be addressed in a sustainable way.
Funding information: Up to 15 unrestricted preparatory grants of EUR 50,000 each for a 10-month period will be awarded to the shortlisted 1st stage applicants; A total grant fund of EUR 9,000,000 is available for project grants of up to EUR 1,500,000 per project, for 4 to 6 projects of a 3 to 5-year duration.
Deadline: Apr 17, 2020.Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects, Department of Health and Human Services (USA)
To plan and conduct research, demonstration projects, training, and related activities, including international activities, to develop methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technology that maximize the full inclusion/integration into society, employment, independent living, family support, & economic/social self-sufficiency of disabled individuals.
Funding information: estimate total USD 500,000; award ceiling: USD 500,000; award floor: USD 495,000
Deadline: Apr 20, 2020.Call for Proposals, Norway’s International Climate and Forest Initiative (see list of countries)
Civil society organizations are invited to present proposals for projects that contribute to NICFI’s strategic goal, which is that reversed and reduced loss of tropical forest contribute to a stable climate, protect biodiversity and enhance sustainable development.
Funding information: For applications covering a five-year period, priority will be given to projects with a total budget above NOK 20 million.
Deadline: Apr 20, 2020.Request for Proposals, National Geographic Society
The Enduring Impacts: Archaeology of Sustainability (RFP) focuses on the gathering and analysis of archaeological, paleoenvironmental, and paleoclimatological data for the purposes of increasing understanding of human-environmental interactions over time, to ultimately contribute to mitigating contemporary environmental and climatic crises.
Funding information: applicants may request up to USD 80,000.
Deadline: Apr 22, 2020.Aquaculture Research Grants Program, USDA - National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USA)
To support the development of an environmentally and economically sustainable aquaculture industry in the United States by generating new, science-based information and technology to address industry constraints.
Funding information: Standard Research Projects – up to USD 300,000 (total project, not per year).
Deadline: Apr 22, 2020.Social Justice Small Grants, Mercy Foundation (Australia)
Provides seed funding to assist communities and organizations to build capacity that will help create structural change and bring about greater social justice in Australia. The focus for 2020 is ‘Justice in the digital world’. Program is only available to nonprofit organizations.
Funding information: amounts range from AUD 1,000 to AUD 10,000.
Deadline: Apr 27, 2020.2020 Small Grants Innovation Program, WWF India
To encourage young Indians to respond innovatively and independently to the conservation issues which affect the country. Grants will be used to fund research and initiatives which especially demonstrate innovation that is replicable, scalable and sustainable.
Funding information: offering eligible individuals a one-time grant of up to INR 400,000 over a maximum period of 2 years for undertaking conservation research/ action research.
Deadline: Apr 30, 2020.Call for Proposals, Caribbean Biodiversity Fund
Focused on Ecosystem-based Adaptation Facility actions that help people adapt to adverse effects of climate change, reduce disaster risk, and build resilient ecosystems and economies.
Funding information: project applications may range from USD 250,000 to USD 2,000,000. Two tiers of funding will be supported – Tier 1: Large grants and Tier 2: Medium-sized grants
Deadline: Apr 30, 2020.Call for Proposals, Research Grants, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (see list of eligible ICGEB countries)
Dedicated source of funding aimed at financing projects addressing original scientific problems of particular relevance for the host country and of regional interest. Provides support for research projects in basic science, human healthcare, industrial and agricultural biotechnology and bioenergy.
Funding information: maximum annual contribution is EUR 25,000.
Deadline: Apr 30, 2020.Grant Program, The Lawrence Foundation
The foundation is focused on making grants to support environmental, human services, disaster relief, and other causes. Grants are awarded twice a year.
Funding information: grants typically range between USD 5,000 – USD 10,000.
Deadline: Apr 30, 2020.Patagonia: Corporate Grants Program in the United States
Accepting applications for its Corporate Grants Program to fund environmental work that takes place within the United States and is either national in scope or not located near one of their U.S. retail stores. The Corporate Grants Program supports small grassroots activist organizations with provocative direct-action agendas, working strategically on multipronged campaigns to preserve and protect their environment.
Funding Information: The funding range for a corporate grant is typically between USD 10,000 and USD 20,000, depending on the specific needs of the project.
Deadline: Apr 30, 2020.New Core Infrastructure Fund, Open Technology Fund
Inviting proposals that support the ‘building block’ technologies, infrastructures, and communities relied upon by digital security and circumvention tools strengthening Internet freedom, digital security, and the overall health of the Internet.
Funding information: award ceiling USD 300,000 and award floor USD 5,000
Deadline: May 1, 2020.2020 Professional Development Grants Program, WWF (list of eligible countries in link)
To provide support for mid-career conservationists to pursue short-term, non-degree training to upgrade their knowledge and skills. These trainings can include short courses, certificate trainings, or conferences among other training opportunities.
Funding information: applicants can request up to USD 6,500 and training may take place anywhere in the world.
Deadline: May 1, 2020.Small Grants Program, The Fund for Wild Nature (US and Canada)
Provides small grants for North American campaigns to save native species and wild ecosystems, with an emphasis on actions designed to defend threatened wilderness and biological diversity. Supports biocentric goals premised on effective/intelligible strategies.
Funding information: grants awarded currently range USD 3,000 or less. Applicants’ annual budget must be USD 250,000 or less.
Deadline: May 1, 2020.Small Grants Program for the Purchase of Nature, International Union for Conservation of Nature Netherlands (NGOs in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Pacific)
Provides funds for local NGOs to acquire (through purchase or lease) threatened nature, create safe reserves and connect wildlife habitats for endangered species.
Funding information: maximum financial assistance is EUR 85,000
Deadline: May 1, 2020.Call for Proposals, Sasaki Foundation (USA)
Looking for interdisciplinary, creative approaches to test new design concepts that address complex challenges in our communities. Recognizes the need for interdisciplinary approaches, diverse community voices, and regional cooperation as key drivers to find shared solutions and create shared impact.
Note: Persons interested in an introduction with the Foundation’s leadership, can contact Lauren.Barredo@unsdsn.org.
Funding information: will award up to 3 grants of USD 15,000 each to winning teams
Deadline: May 8, 2020.International Climate Initiative (IKI) Medium Grants 2020 (Germany)
Focus is on climate change mitigation and biodiversity. IKI primarily funds large-scale programs via thematic and country-specific selection procedures to accelerate transformation towards a sustainable, low-carbon economy and its connected supply structures.
Funding information: A grant of between EUR 300,000 and a maximum of EUR 800,000 can be awarded per project.
Deadline: May 12, 2020.New Scientific Product Grants Program, Wildlife Acoustics
To support the advancement of animal biology research, habitat monitoring and environmental conservation. Provides scientists with resources to help further their research into the study of bats, birds, frogs and other vocal wildlife.
Funding information: every quarter, up to USD 5,000 worth of products given to recipients.
Deadline: May 15, 2020.National Environmental Education and Training Program, Environmental Protection Agency (USA)
The purpose is to deliver environmental education (EE) training and long-term support to education professionals across the U.S. in the development and delivery of environmental education and training programs and studies.
Funding information: total expected for year one of this cooperative agreement is USD 2,175,500. Total overall funding is USD 11,000,000.
Deadline: May 29, 2020.New Danforth Conservation Biology Fund
To support conservation programs that protect threatened wildlife and habitats worldwide. Field studies and other projects that demonstrate a multi-disciplinary approach to biodiversity and ecosystem conservation, and projects that involve in-country collaborators receive the highest funding priority.
Deadline: Jun 1, 2020.Call for Proposals for Accessible Technology Program, Government of Canada
Aims to 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.
Funding information: remaining available funds for new proposals amounts to approximately CAD 1,000,000
Deadline: Jun 2, 2020.Energize the Environment Program, Quadratec Cares (US)
Supports enthusiasts working towards improving the environment. Any individual, group, or organization in the US who has a love for all things environmental, and has an idea or event designed to help improve their environment, is eligible.
Funding information: recipient or organization will receive a one-time USD 3,500 payment to be used exclusively towards stated project. Only one grant will be awarded per individual or organization per year.
Deadline: Jun 30, 2020.Grant, The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation
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. 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: average grant is approx. USD 20,000. Grants exceeding USD 30,000 are rarely awarded.
Deadline: Jul 1, 2020.Academic Scholarship – Women In STEM, ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Prevention, Inc.
To increase the number of women studying and influencing the future of science, including technology, engineering, and math. Essay Prompt: Why are you passionate about science, technology, engineering, or math, and how will your pursuit of these fields help preserve biodiversity, improve the health of our planet, or alleviate human suffering?
Funding information: One (1) award of USD 1,000 will be granted to the top essay submitted, and up to nine other students may receive awards for their submissions.
Deadline: Jul 1, 2020.Call for Proposals, CODE (see link for eligible countries in Africa)
CODE, through its Context Matters program funds research initiated, designed and undertaken by African researchers. The intent is to support research which is clearly situated in local contexts and recognizes the multifaceted and complex relationships between the local and global in education.
Funding information: up to five (5) research grants of a maximum CAD 10,000 each
Deadline: Jul 3, 2020.Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant, TD Bank (Canada)
The Foundation supports a wide range of environmental initiatives, with a primary focus on environmental education and green space programs. Eligible projects include schoolyard greening, park revitalization, community gardens, park programming and citizen science initiatives.
Funding information: majority of TD FEF grants are between CAD 2,000 and CAD 8,000
Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.Special Grant, Tiara Foundation (India)
One-time grant for students who already have an offer of a place in a University overseas for Post Graduate Studies, with a scholarship/fee waiver and teaching assistantship to finance their study.
Funding information: USD 3,500 for U.S. colleges and GBP 2200 for U.K. colleges.
Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.New Requests for Proposals, National Geographic
National Geographic Society and Microsoft’s AI for Earth program partnered to support novel projects that create and deploy AI tools to improve the way they monitor, model, understand, and ultimately manage Earth’s natural resources for a more sustainable future.
Funding information: applicants may request USD 5,000 to USD 100,000.
Deadline: Jul 22, 2020.U.S. Embassy Port of Spain Public Affairs Section (PAS) Annual Program
Public Affairs Office in the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Port of Spain of the U.S. Department of State announced an open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The purpose of funding projects is to further contributions to economic growth and the development of human and government capacity in Trinidad and Tobago, while developing people-to-people, institutional, and economic ties between the US and Trinidad and Tobago.
Award information: may range from a minimum of USD 500 to a maximum of USD 20,000.
Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.Global Water Futures – Affiliate Projects
The goal of the program is 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 cold regions where global warming is changing landscapes, ecosystems, and the water environment.
Deadline: There is no associated closing date with applications.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
Young Leaders Program, Women Deliver
Connects outstanding young advocates with the platforms, the people, and the resources that can amplify their influence on a larger scale. With an emphasis on sexual and reproductive health and rights, Women Deliver elevates the work of young people taking a stand for gender equality.
Benefits: global visibility; networking opportunities; alumni membership; continued support
Deadline: Mar 13, 2020.International Training Program (ITP), Sida (Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia)
Seeking collaborative organizations active in urban water and sanitation, ready to engage in processes for change and invest in employees as potential change agents.
Award information: benefits for participants – increased knowledge of methods/tools for sustainable urban water and sanitation services/systems; increased capacity to initiate and drive organizational change processes; shared experiences from colleagues; extended professional network. Benefits for organizations - professional support for more sustainable and inclusive water/sanitation services; educated and encouraged staff; collaboration opportunities with various organizations, experts and agencies.
Deadline: Mar 13, 2020.Puerto Rico Youth Fellowship, Open Society Foundations
Human rights projects could include those relating to criminal justice, workers’ rights, LGBTTIQ rights, food justice, environmental justice, education (including the right to public education), health, housing, or immigration, among other subject areas.
Benefits: USD 45,000, structured to cover project related costs as well as a living stipend.
Deadline: Mar 15, 2020.Call for Proposals, Professional Development Workshops, European Evaluation Society
The professional development sessions constitute a unique opportunity for the community of professionals in evaluation to gain knowledge and experience from stimulating and knowledgeable presenters, and to exchange with colleagues. It also provides presenters with an opportunity to share and discuss their knowledge and experience with highly motivated participants from all over the world.
Deadline: Mar 15, 2020.Pre- and Post-Doctoral Mellon Fellowships, The Climate Museum
Seeks applications from humanities scholars who wish to engage the public on climate change and inequality. Fellows will work with staff and partners to develop public programs exploring the many ways in which the climate crisis is a social justice crisis.
Benefits: The pre-doctoral fellowship includes a stipend of USD 32,000 a year, as well as health and dental insurance. The post-doctoral fellowship includes a stipend of USD 63,000 a year, as well as health and dental insurance.
Deadline: Mar 15, 2020.Research Fellowship Program, Jacobs Foundation
Program for early career researchers whose work is dedicated to improving the development, learning and living conditions of children and youth. Thematic priorities include, but are not limited to educational sciences, psychology, economics, sociology, family studies, media studies, political sciences, linguistics, neurosciences, and medical sciences.
Funding information: amount CHF 150,000; period: 3 years; fellowships per year: up to 12
Deadline: Mar 16, 2020.Lee Schipper Memorial Scholarship for Sustainable Transport and Energy Efficiency, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Aimed at expanding the contributions to research and policy dialogue in the field of sustainable transport and energy efficiency. It will support initiatives triggering and catalyzing transformative research and policy papers, and will place a special emphasis on “iconoclastic” contributions (challenging conventional wisdom) that have clear, transformative outputs and contribute to measurable changes.
Benefits: will award up to three candidates a maximum of USD 10,000
Deadline: Mar 18, 2020.Fonds de recherche du Québec Postdoctoral Program, IIASA (Quebec, Canada)
Designed to foster the mobility of new researchers toward scientifically stimulating and dynamic environments. The research interests of the candidates should be aligned with sustainable development goals as stand-alone topics or combined with any of the following: advanced systems analysis, air quality & GHG, ecosystems services & management, energy, evolution & ecology, risk & resilience, transitions to new technologies, water, population.
Deadline: Mar 18, 2020.Sub-Saharan Africa Program, L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science
Aims to promote and encourage the participation of young African women in science. It identifies and rewards young researchers in the formal sciences, life and environmental sciences, material sciences, engineering sciences and technological sciences.
Benefits: 15 endowments of EUR 10,000 each, allocated to 15 doctoral students enrolled in a doctoral school and in a research lab in sub-Saharan Africa. 5 endowments of EUR 15,000 each, allocated to 5 post-docs working in a lab or research institute in sub-Saharan Africa.
Deadline: Mar 30, 2020.Fellowship Program, UNESCO
To enhance the capacity-building and human resources development in the area of sustainable and renewable energy sources in developing countries and countries in transition. The training activities in the framework of these fellowships are tenable in specialized institutions in the Russian Federation.
Benefits: roundtrip travel; travel allowance; accommodation/meal stipend; and more
Deadline: Apr 3, 2020.Teach for Nigeria Fellowship Program
A 2-year full-time paid commitment designed to build a movement of leaders who will work towards eliminating educational inequity in Nigeria. Equips Fellows with transferable leadership skills to effect change beyond the classrooms in the communities they serve.
Benefits: leadership development training, teacher training, networking, access to Mentoring Program, coaching, business training and skills workshops, stipend for 2 years.
Deadline: Apr 4, 2020.Peking University Postdoctoral Program, IIASA
Open to applicants of all nationalities and aimed at training highly qualified early-career postdoctoral researchers to carry out research in: advanced methodology, technological, economic, and environmental challenges including pollution and risk analysis, energy, ecology, and ecosystems management, and natural resources including water.
Deadline: Apr 13, 2020.Fellowship Program for Women in Climate Change Science, African Institute for Mathematical Sciences – Next Einstein Initiative
Seeks to increase women’s participation in, and contribution to, a more sustainable societal response to climate change. To build the intellectual capital needed to better our understanding of the causes of climate change in Africa, and to solve the myriad challenges to Africa’s development resulting from climate change.
Award information: fellowship is worth up to USD 35,000
Deadline: Apr 15, 2020.International Training Program, Sida
Sida is seeking collaborative organizations active in urban water and sanitation, ready to engage in processes for change and to invest in capable and engaged employees as potential change agents.
Benefits: for participants - Increased knowledge of methods and tools for planning services and systems, increased capacity to initiate and drive organizational change processes, and more. For organizations - professional support for more sustainable and inclusive water and sanitation services, collaboration opportunities, and more.
Deadline: Apr 26, 2020.2021-2022 Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships (India)
To pursue a master's degree program at select US colleges and universities in the areas of Economics; Environmental Science/Studies; International Affairs; Public Administration; Public Health; Urban and Regional Planning; and Women's Studies/Gender Studies; others.
Benefits: J-1 visa support; roundtrip economy air travel from fellow’s home city to host institution in the US; funding for tuition and fees, living and related costs; accident/sickness coverage per US government guidelines.
Deadline: May 15, 2020.New International Training Program, Geological Survey of Sweden (see eligible African countries in link)
Invites subject professionals, from relevant organizations and agencies in Eastern and Southern Africa, to apply for the Advanced International Training Program – Mine Water and Mine Waste Management.
Deadline: May 24, 2020.Peace Fellowships, Rotary
Designed for leaders with work experience in peace and development. Fellows are committed to community and international service and the pursuit of peace. Tracks to choose from: Master’s degree programs and professional development certificate program.
Award information: up to 130 fully funded fellowships (covers tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship and field-study expenses.)
Deadline: May 31, 2020.Online Course, Ethics in Urban Sustainable Development, Earth Charter
Apr 21 – June 5, 2020
This Earth Charter Cities Course will equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to take urban sustainability practices to higher levels by using the Earth Charter (EC) and the Earth Charter Cities (ECC) Manifesto. It helps participants develop a broad approach to sustainability and make the EC Principles actionable at an urban level.Tech Fellowship, Global Forest Watch
Seeking forest protection advocates who are passionate about using technology for forest monitoring from a variety of sectors including: science, journalism, law enforcement, advocacy and conservation. Fellowship program is one-year long and offers opportunities for skill-building, networking and mentorship. Program includes participation in a four-day tech camp and the 2019 GFW Summit in Washington, D.C. Fellows will receive a stipend and access to funds for related activities.
Deadline: The call for applications opens on February 15, 2019 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The Fellowship will run from June 2019 through May 2020.Call for Female Applicants: AIMS-Canada Research Chairs in Climate Change Science, International Development Research Centre, Canada and Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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.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.