New in:
1. 2021 Open Internet for Democracy Leaders Program (see link for eligible countries)
2. Joke Waller-Hunter Initiative to Support Young Environmental Leaders
3. Global Food System Challenge, Institute of Food Technologists
4. Call for Proposals for Human Security Awareness and Usage Programmes, United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security (see link for eligible countries)
5. Sakharov Fellowship, European Parliament
6. Global South COVID-19 Digital Innovation Challenge, Generation Connect
7. Scotiabank Net Zero Research Fund (see link for eligible countries)
All currently open calls:
Grant-making opportunities
1. COVID-19 Response and Recovery Small Grants Mechanism, Management Sciences for Health (see link for eligible countries)
Seeks applications from country-based civil society organizations to ensure that women, children and adolescents can continue to access essential health and nutrition services to improve WCAH outcomes as countries develop and execute COVID-19 response and recovery plans.
Funding information: max. amount of grants ranges from USD 30,000 to 50,000 depending on the funding stream.
Deadline: June 11, 2021.
2. Call for Concept Notes, Stockholm Environment Institute (see link for eligible countries)
Concept notes for Gender and Migration in a Changing Climate to foster regional cooperation and policy dialogue for sustainable development and environmental sustainability, through capacity building, knowledge sharing, and increased collaboration.
Funding information: max. of SEK 450,000 (approximately USD 45,000) will be awarded per grant.
Deadline: Jun 15, 2021.
3. Call for Proposals, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (see link for eligible countries)
This opportunity will enhance detection and response to infectious disease threats in healthcare facilities globally by developing networks to implement prevention and containment strategies at local, national, and regional levels. Interventions to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease threats in healthcare, including AMR, HAIs, and COVID-19, will be developed and implemented within networks.
Funding information: approx. total fiscal year funding USD 15 million; average 1-year award USD 800,000
Deadline: Jun 15, 2021.
4. Call for applications to the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD)
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is seeking applications for its International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD). Established under the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, the IFCD is a voluntary multi-donor fund which supports the emergence of dynamic cultural sectors in developing countries.
Grant Size: USD 10,000 to 100,000.
Deadline: Jun 16, 2021.
5. Nature Research Awards for Inspiring Women in Science
Nature Research Awards for Inspiring Women in Science are now open for applications. It is presented for initiatives that support girls or young women to engage with, enjoy and study STEM subjects or to increase the retention of women in STEM careers.
Grant Size: USD 10,000 to 100,000.
Deadline: Jun 20, 2021.
6. New 2021 Open Internet for Democracy Leaders Program (see link for eligible countries)
A collaboration between the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), the National Democratic Institute (NDI), and the Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA) - is a nine-month (September - May) non-residential leadership program that empowers emerging leaders from across the globe to build their advocacy and organizing skills to protect internet freedom.
Funding information: Open Internet Leaders will receive an honorarium of USD 1,000 for completing their required activities, as well as travel and per diem covered for at least 1 trip.
Deadline: Jun 23, 2021.
7. SERI: Research Partnership Grants Program 2021
The State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation are pleased to announce applications for Research Partnership Grants Program to strengthen the exchange and cooperation between Switzerland and Latin America on a scientific basis through research, teaching, further education, and services.
Grant Size: USD 10,000 to 100,000.
Deadline: Jun 25, 2021.
The U.S. Department of State and Office of Acquisitions Management is pleased to announce the Public outreach to address demand for endangered and protected species in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Program to develop innovative outreach and behavior change campaigns to highlight risks to endangered and protected species and reduce demand for TCM products promoting and/or containing these species.
Grant Size: USD 500,000 to 1 million.
Deadline: Jun 26, 2021.
9. Call for Projects 2021 Session, Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation (see link for eligible countries)
Fields of Action: project must relate to one of the following environmental fields – Climate change; biodiversity; water. Priorities: nature-based solutions, protection of forest ecosystems, human health, urban agriculture, sustainable management of water resources, and more.
Deadline: Jun 30, 2021.
10. Call for Applications, UNFCU Foundation (see link for eligible countries)
Emphasis on reducing poverty through quality healthcare and education for women and youth.
Funding information: up to USD 50,000
Deadline: Jun 30, 2021.
11. Small Grants Program, Save Our Seas Foundation
To support research, conservation or educational projects that are capable of attracting significant public attention and that, as a result, may genuinely increase public and government awareness of the urgent need to protect the marine environment. Only projects concerned with marine chondrichthyan species (sharks, rays, skates, sawfishes, chimaeras) will be considered.
Funding information: up to USD 10,000
Deadline: Jun 30, 2021.
12. Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund
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.
Funding information: maximum grant size is USD 25,000
Deadline: Jun 30, 2021.
13. Skål International seeking Nominations for Sustainable Tourism Awards
The Skål International is seeking nominations for its Sustainable Tourism Awards to all public and private sector companies, educational institutions, NGOs, and government agencies.
Deadline: Jun 30, 2021.
14. Grants Program, The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation (see link for eligible countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Middle East)
Seeks to protect natural resources, improve the production and distribution of food, and promote public health. 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 rarely awarded.
Deadline: Jul 1, 2021.
15. New Scotiabank Net Zero Research Fund (see link for eligible countries)
To initiate partnerships with leading think-tanks and academic institutions that are supporting key sectors in their efforts to decarbonize.
Funding information: from a minimum of CAD 25,000 up to a maximum of CAD 100,000.
Deadline: Jul 2, 2021.
16. Call for Proposals, Social and Behavioral Research Grants Program, Sabin Vaccine Institute (see link for eligible countries)
Program to conduct research and inform locally suitable solutions to improve vaccine uptake and eliminate disease.
Funding information: up to USD 50,000
Deadline: Jul 5, 2021.
17. Call for Proposals for AI for Earth Grants Program, Microsoft
To support projects that use AI to change the way people and organizations monitor, model, and manage Earth’s natural systems. Focus areas: climate, agriculture, biodiversity, water.
Grant information: If you already have access to a labeled dataset and are ready to start using Azure AI tools and cloud computing, this grant provides you with Azure compute credits worth USD 5,000, USD 10,000, or USD 15,000 (depending on project scope & needs).
Deadline: Jul 5, 2021.
18. USIP launches Grant Competition for Nonprofit Organisations and Academic Institutions
The United States Institute of Peace is seeking applications for its Grant Competition with the aim of understanding how multilateral institutions can be reformed to build and sustain peace more effectively. Priority will be given to research which identifies the factors impacting multilateral peacebuilding and conflict prevention and offers concrete recommendations to reform, rebuild, and sustain more effective institutions at the global and regional levels.
Grant Size: USD 100,000 to USD 500,000.
Deadline: Jul 7, 2021.
19. Call for Applications, Knowledge Grant Program, Information Society Innovation Fund Asia (see link for eligible countries)
To develop technical capacity and/or research around Internet network operations, from a technical and operational perspective, and in support of the Internet industry
Funding information: two grants of USD 30,000 each; one grant of USD 85,000; one grant of USD 125,000.
Deadline: Jul 19, 2021.
20. Call for Applications: Planet "See Change, Change the World" Challenge, Copernicus Masters
Looking for creative solutions that use Planet and Copernicus data to address objectives of the European Green Deal.
Funding information: Possibility to access EUR 10,000 worth of commercial datasets. Extra EUR 10,000 if your concept gets selected as Copernicus Masters 2021 Overall Winner
Deadline: Jul 19, 2021.
21. DLR Environment, Energy & Health Challenge, Copernicus Masters
Looking for innovative solutions that use Earth observation data to support the sustainable management of our limited natural resources and foster human well-being.
Funding information: a cash prize worth EUR 5,000; possibility to access EUR 10,000 worth of commercial datasets; extra EUR 10,000 if your concept gets selected as Overall Winner
Deadline: Jul 19, 2021.
22. BMVI Digital Transport Challenge, Copernicus Masters
Solutions can solve challenges on the local, national or international level and can target any mode of transportation. Participants are encouraged to use Copernicus data along with additional data sources such as traffic information, or other mobility-related data.
Funding information: a cash prize worth EUR 5,000; possibility to access EUR 10,000 worth of commercial datasets
Deadline: Jul 19, 2021.
23. Call for Applications, Grant Program, DWF Foundation (see link for eligible countries)
DWF Foundation provides funds, resources and support to help communities achieve their full potential.
Funding information: Foundation does not have a min. grant size but the majority of the grants will fall under GBP 5,000.
Deadline: Jul 31, 2021.
24. Call for Concept Notes, Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals (see link for eligible countries)
For high-impact partnerships implementing innovative business models to accelerate achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Partnership must include at least one commercial partner and at least one non-commercial partner.
Funding information: Partnership awards may be up to USD 1 million, typically in the USD 100,000 range for start-ups and more for scale-ups
Deadline: Jul 31, 2021.
25. Call for Applications, Small Grants Program, Mérieux Foundation (see link for eligible countries)
Program to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases. The projects including as beneficiaries mothers and children will be given priority.
Funding information: selected projects will receive up to EUR 5000. Two annual sessions are organized to study the applications.
Deadline: Aug 1, 2021.
26. International Elephant Foundation accepting Applications for 2022 Asian and African Elephant Conservation and Research Funding (eligible for Asian and African countries) The International Elephant Foundation (IEF) is currently accepting applications for the Asian and African elephant conservation initiatives for funding in 2022.
Grant Size: USD 1000 to 10,000.
Deadline: Aug 6, 2021.
27. Grant Program, The Alongside Wildlife Foundation
This seed grant program funds research, outreach, and conservation projects focusing on wildlife around the world.
Funding information: in 2021, grants will be up to USD 2,500.
Deadline: Aug 13, 2021.
28. Call for Applications, Scientific Product Grant Program, Wildlife Acoustics
To support the advancement of animal biology research, habitat monitoring, and environmental conservation that provides scientists with resources to help further their research into the study of bats, birds, frogs, and other vocal wildlife.
Funding information: up to USD 5,000 is available to be awarded each quarter.
Deadline: Aug 15, 2021.
29. Joint Call for Proposals on Food System, Sustainable FOOD production and consumption (see link for eligible countries)
To strengthen Research and Development on innovative solutions for resilient, climate-smart and sustainable food systems, with a focus on approaches to improve resource efficiency and enhance the capability of food systems to withstand severe physical and economic shocks.
Funding information: joint network consists of 14 funding bodies from 13 countries committing EUR 7,850,000 for transnational research.
Deadline: Aug 16, 2021.
30. Call for Applications, Merck Research Grants 2021
To create new sustainable partnerships with leading global science and technology players to work on breakthrough science and to generate valuable seeds for future business.
Funding information: amount of the grant(s) is EUR 40,000 - 450,000 per year/up to 3 years.
Deadline: Aug 31, 2021.
31. IMPACT 3rd Funding Round Open for Applications, Philip Morris International
To support projects dedicated to reducing or preventing illegal trade, and countering its negative consequences for individuals, their families, and communities. Thematic areas: border control; capacity building; restorative justice and victims protection; networks engagement, awareness building and international cooperation; COVID-19 and the threat of illicit trade
Deadline: Sep 15, 2021.
32. New Call for Proposals for Human Security Awareness and Usage Programmes, United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security (see link for eligible countries)
Proposals focused on addressing the multidimensional challenges and advancing the SDGs in LDCs, LLDCs, SIDS, and the Sahel region. Where appropriate, proposals that link with existing initiatives or Funds and apply the human security approach will be considered favorably.
Funding information: For these programs, the total contribution from the UNTFHS should not exceed USD 300,000 for a period of 12-18 months.
Deadline: Oct 31, 2021.
33. Fund for Innovation in Development Grant Program
A new initiative to support innovation that contributes to reducing global poverty and inequality. Through flexible grant funding, FID enables innovators and researchers to test new ideas, build rigorous evidence of what works, and scale the highest-impact and most cost- effective solutions.
Deadline: ongoing
34. 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
35. 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
36. 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.
37. 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.
38. 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.
39. 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.
40. WASCAL OPENS CALLS FOR APPLICATION FOR FULL POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS TO WEST AFRICANS
WASCAL has opened calls for application for interested West Africans who look forward to studying Climate Change programmes at the post-graduate levels interested pursuing in combatting Climate Change and improving livelihoods.
Deadline: June 30, 2021
41. Global Rhodes Scholarships
The Rhodes scholarship is the oldest (first awarded in 1902) and perhaps most prestigious international scholarship programme, enabling outstanding young people from around the world to study at the University of Oxford.
Deadline: August 2, 2021
42. Selma Jeanne Cohen Fund Lecture Award
The Selma Jeanne Cohen Fund for International Scholarship on Dance provides a dance researcher or practitioner the opportunity to present a major paper or interdisciplinary presentation, based on research or a body of accomplished work, at the Fulbright Association’s annual conference.
Deadline: August 30, 2021
43. Scholarships for our short courses
Full scholarships are available to attend our short courses at The Hague Academy. The Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) and the MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP) offer scholarships for training courses in The Netherlands. These scholarships seek to develop and strengthen the skills and abilities of professionals, in order to enable their organisations and communities to succeed in an ever-changing world. The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs funds both of these programmes and Nuffic, a Dutch non-profit organisation, is the programme manager.
Deadline: Check website for multiple course deadlines
44. Pfizer – One Young World Scholarship
The Pfizer – One Young World Scholarship has been established to recognise the outstanding actions of young people to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on society.
Deadline: June 15, 2021
45. SAP: Be part of our Global Innovation Challenge
Do you have an awesome idea to solve a social or environmental problem? Are you ready to take action, but don’t know where to start? You're not alone. The 2021 Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge will take you from idea to entrepreneur - helping bring your idea to life AND sharpening your social business skills!
Deadline: July 16, 2021
46.Call for Code Global Challenge
In the Call for Code Global Challenge, you can join the fight against climate change by building and deploying open source solutions in the cloud. By participating, you’ll build critical skills for yourself and your teams and deploy solutions to help communities across the globe.
Deadline: July 15, 2021
47. Generation Connect Video Pitch Challenge
We are looking for promising and meaningful ideas to connect the unconnected to close the digital divide, highlighting the importance of youth involvement. Winning submissions will be featured at the Generation Connect Youth Summit. Their creators will also be invited to participate virtually in the event and join the Generation Connect virtual community. Standout ideas to be featured on “International Youth Day” during The Road to Addis.
Deadline: August 16, 2021
48. Global South COVID-19 Digital Innovation Challenge
The Global South COVID-19 Digital Innovation Challenge, in response to COVID-19, is co-organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC). The challenge will identify scalable innovative digital solutions that will enable countries, societies, communities, institutions and individuals from the Global South to deal with the cascading effects of the pandemic – across governance, economic and social sectors, and wellbeing – and contribute to the organizations’ respective focuses on South-South cooperation and digital technologies. The Challenge objective is to promote South-South cooperation by replicating or scaling up existing innovations with a potential partner/ country in the South. The Challenge will provide a mentorship scheme to increase the potential/ capabilities of the selected proposals/ teams to scaling up innovations across developing countries.
Deadline: July 15, 2021
49. Youth with Refugees Art Contest
The theme of the 2021 art contest is “Together through sport”. It sheds light on the power of sport to bring people together and create a sense of hope. This year, you can send us an illustration and enter our #dreamball design contest. The best designs will be turned into footballs made by an ethical manufacturing company and sold to support sporting activities for refugees!
Deadline: June 25, 2021
Fellowships and other opportunities
1. Tackling Technical Challenges in Land Data Assimilation virtual workshop
June 14-16, 2021.
This workshop is focused on the technical challenges of data assimilation, and we have a great lineup of technically-focused, thought-provoking talks that allow ample time for discussion. The second half of each day will be dedicated to making connections between land DA communities, increasing knowledge exchange to tackle land DA challenges, and building a collaborative land DA community inclusive of all backgrounds and career stages.
2. Call for Applications, Resilient Ecosystems Challenge, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
How can communities sustainably protect, manage, and restore their local ecosystems? The MIT Solve community is looking for technology-based solutions that help communities restore, sustain, and benefit from resilient ecosystems.
Funding information: applicants will receive a $10,000 grant from Solve
Deadline: Jun 16, 2021.
3. New Sakharov Fellowship, European Parliament
Offers up to 14 human rights defenders selected from non-EU countries the opportunity to follow a two week intensive training in Brussels and at the Global Campus of Human Rights in Venice.
Deadline: Jun 20, 2021.
Priority will be given to research which identifies the factors impacting multilateral peacebuilding and conflict prevention and offers concrete recommendations to reform, rebuild, and sustain more effective institutions at the global and regional levels.
Award information: fellows receive a monthly stipend of USD 11,500. The fellowship does not cover housing costs nor health insurance.
Deadline: Jun 24, 2021.
5. European Joint Programme SOIL, Agence Nationale De La Recherche (see link for eligible European countries + Argentina, Canada, Russia)
The Towards Healthy, Resilient and Sustainable Agricultural Soils is meant to create an integrated framework for agricultural soil research in Europe in order to enhance capacity, capability and knowledge in the area of soil research. The objective is to foster holistic agricultural (forestry soils are not excluded) soil management practices which will assist in making a shift to diversify farming to include a variety of sustainable and environmental practices.
Deadline: Jun 25, 2021.
6. Call for Applications for Pandemic Lab Safety Challenge, SANBio & Seeding Labs
Designed to solicit videos that share solutions for lab safety in a time of COVID-19 that can be adopted by scientists in labs with limited resources, no matter where they might be.
Deadline: Jun 30, 2021.
7. Information Controls Fellowship Program, Open Technology Fund
Fellows have experience in fields such as computer science, engineering, information security research, software development, and social sciences, law, and data visualization, among others. Information controls is a cross-disciplinary field, so applications are open to a variety of backgrounds and disciplines and can include students and junior to mid-career practitioners.
Fellowship information: 3, 6, 9, or 12-month fellowships available. Monthly stipend of USD 5,000
Deadline: Jun 30, 2021.
Brings together a select group of college students across the world to build tech-powered social ventures that address problems in Healthcare, Agriculture, Education Technology, Economic Empowerment, and Renewable Energy & Sustainability.
Funding information: winners receive up to USD 50,000 in prize money to further develop their ideas. Access to subject matter experts, mentors, leading academics, & investors also provided.
Deadline: Jul 1, 2021.
9. Call for Proposals, Global Development Network
GDN is partnering with AFD to conduct an online video contest, on key development transitions taking place across the globe. The videos will tell the stories of young researchers working in the Global South – enabling global audiences to learn about their challenges and successes. The videos will link deep local knowledge and perspectives to the public discourse on subjects such as climate, energy, gender, governance and more.
Deadline: Jul 4, 2021.
10. Landecker Democracy Fellowship (see link for eligible countries)
To build a new generation of leaders whose approaches to political and societal challenges become catalysts for democratic placemaking and community building. This year’s thematic focus is social cohesion. To support young professionals in their quest to build bridges and form unique and lasting ties among those who are increasingly drifting apart.
Deadline: Jul 11, 2021.
11. New Global South COVID-19 Digital Innovation Challenge, Generation Connect
To identify scalable innovative digital solutions that will enable countries, societies, communities, institutions and individuals from the Global South to deal with the cascading effects of the pandemic.
Award information: seed funding up to USD 25,000 to implement/improve/scale up their proposed solution(s), with mentorship and training support, in a new market (developing country) by end of April 2022.
Deadline: Jul 15, 2021.
12. Call for Applications for 2021-2023 EDGE Fellowship Program (see link for eligible countries)
Awards two-year Fellowships to future conservation leaders working on poorly-known EDGE fish, gymnosperms, bird, mammal, amphibian, reptile, shark or ray species.
Benefits: 4-week Conservation Tools training course, a grant of £10,000 to undertake a 2-year project, ongoing technical support, one-to-one support from a scientific advisor, and a 2-week Conservation Leadership training course.
Deadline: Jul 18, 2021.
13. Call for Code Global Challenge
Competition that asks developers to build sustainable open source solutions that address the world’s greatest humanitarian issues. This year the competition will focus on solutions that help halt and reverse the impact of climate change, with a focus on the following sub-categories: clean water & sanitation, zero hunger, and responsible production & green consumption.
Deadline: Jul 31, 2021.
14. New Global Food System Challenge, Institute of Food Technologists
The goal of the Challenge is to inspire and support passionate, diverse and multidisciplinary teams to create game-changing innovations that will help transform the food system to be more sustainable, make healthier diets more accessible, and empower consumers to make choices benefitting both personal and planetary health.
Award information: up to eight USD 25,000 grants, up to three USD 100,000 grants and up to two USD 250,000 grand prizes
Deadline: Aug 16, 2021.
15. New Joke Waller-Hunter Initiative to Support Young Environmental Leaders
Small grants to individuals to expand their knowledge, experience and training, the Initiative aims to strengthen environmental CSOs’ capacity and efficiency. The mission is to provide an accessible and tailored small grant for education and training of individuals who are nominated by their organization as potential future leaders.
Funding information: 10 grants of EUR 2,500; 4 grants of EUR 5,000; 2 grants of EUR 7,000
Deadline: Aug 31, 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.
19. The Barbro Klein Fellowship Programme
The Barbro Klein Fellowship Programme is a newly launched research programme, which intends to advance the study of cultural diversity in a global perspective. The fellowship is open to scholars from across disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, with an emphasis on research on cultural and social diversity, cultural heritage and creativity, societal structures and public resistance, and varieties of cultural expressions in local and global perspective.
Deadline: July 1, 2021
20. The 5th Edition of the Paradigm Initiative Digital Rights and Inclusion Media Fellowship (DRIMF).
The application process is now open for the 5th edition of the Paradigm Initiative (PIN) Digital Rights and Inclusion Media Fellowship (DRIMF). Through academic and practical learnings, Paradigm Initiative Digital Rights and Inclusion Media Fellowship 2021 seeks to embed media professionals within the digital ecosystem. Media Fellows will connect with PIN teams in Cameroon, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Deadline: June 22, 2021
21. Fellowships at the Paris IAS in2022-2023
The French Institutes for Advanced Study Fellowship Programme (FIAS: https://www.fias-fp.eu) offers 10-month fellowships in the five Institutes of Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Montpellier and Nantes. It welcomes applications from high-level international scholars and scientists primarily in the fields of the social sciences and the humanities (SSH).
Deadline: July 6, 2021