New in:
1. Call for Proposals, Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (see link for eligible countries)
2. Research Grants Program, Creating Safer Space (see link for eligible countries)
4. Leader Lab, Swedish Institute (see link for eligible countries)
5. 2022 Core Fund Grant Program, Honnold Foundation
6. Bio-Bridge Initiative, Convention on Biological Diversity (see link for eligible countries)
All currently open calls:
Grant-making opportunities
1. Call for Applications, Global Grand Challenges, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (see link for eligible countries)
To develop tools and processes that are "fit-for-purpose" to facilitate collaboration among researchers in low- and middle-income countries, focused on filling data science gaps and challenges whose solutions will address global health problems while fostering multi-disciplinary collaborations among researchers.
Funding information: up to USD 250,000 with an 18- to 24-month grant duration
Deadline: Jan 13, 2022.
2. Call for Applications, Grand Challenges in Global Health (see link for eligible countries)
Offers funding for 10 scientific groups to explore the identification, characterization, and context of infectious disease in LMIC settings.
Funding information: up to USD 200,000 for each project, with a grant term of up to 24 months depending on the scope of the project.
Deadline: Jan 13, 2022.
3. Call for Applications, 2022-23 Grant Program, Kubota Fund (see link for eligible countries)
For research analysts, trainees and students from developing countries who join in academic or training program(s) provided by research/educational institutes or private enterprises located in Japan.
Funding information: from JPY 80,000 - 100,000 per month.
Deadline: Jan 14, 2022.
4. Margaret McNamara Education Grants for Women
The MMEG’s mission is to assist women from developing countries who are pursuing their education with the aim of improving the lives of women and children in their countries.
Deadline: Jan 15, 2022.
5. Lives in Dignity Grant Facility, United Nations Office for Project Services (see link for eligible countries)
To efficiently and effectively channel funding to promote development-oriented approaches to new, recurrent, and protracted displacement crises, focusing on early operational engagements with a development focus.
Funding information: project proposals shall be between USD 575,000 and USD 2.3 million (excluding the 15% co-funding)
Deadline: Jan 23, 2022.
6. Environmental Curricula Grants Program, Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Foundation
To support educators in developing and implementing holistic environmental curricula that: integrate field activities and classroom teaching, and incorporate basic ecological principles and problem solving.
Funding information: grants of up to USD 1,500.
Deadline: Jan 25, 2022.
7. Large Research Grants on Education Program, Spencer Foundation
To support rigorous, intellectually ambitious and technically sound research that is relevant to the most pressing questions and compelling opportunities in education.
Funding information: budgets ranging from USD 125,000 to 500,000 for projects ranging from one to five years.
Deadline: Jan 26, 2022.
8. New 2022 Core Fund Grant Program, Honnold Foundation
To provide unrestricted funding to global solar energy access initiatives that reduce environmental impact and increase social and economic equity. Though the funds are unrestricted, they tend to select organizations that are directing funds towards a specific project or initiative.
Funding information: Core Grant awards typically range from USD 30,000 to 100,000.
Deadline: Jan 28, 2022.
9. The Malala Fund Girls Program (see link for eligible countries)
Gives girls the tools they need to advocate for education and equality in their communities and a platform for the world to hear their voices.
Funding information: Grants range between USD 75,000 -100,000 and can be used for general operating support or projects over a 12-month to three-year period.
Deadline: Jan 28, 2022.
10. Request for Research Proposals, United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (see link for eligible countries)
Proposals on the Economic Transformation Database (ETD) project which aims to better understand structural transformation—how it varies, why it varies, and what the implications of this might be—and to offer new frameworks that provide insight into how to address it.
Funding information: total research honorarium of USD 6,000 will be paid in one instalment
Deadline: Jan 31, 2022.
11. Call for Proposals, Grants Program Prince Bernhard Nature Fund (see link for eligible countries)
Supports small, preferably local initiatives worldwide towards the conservation of endangered species (flora & fauna), or initiatives that in other ways promote the conservation and wise use of nature and their natural resources base. It does this by giving small grants to conservation organizations worldwide.
Funding information: maximum grants are currently EUR 20,000 or USD 20,000.
Deadline: Feb 1, 2022.
12. Call for Proposals, Primate Conservation, Inc. (see link for eligible countries)
To fund field research that supports conservation programs for wild populations of primates. The intent is to provide support for original research that can be used to formulate and to implement conservation plans for the species studied.
Funding information: average approx. USD 2,500, with a max. grant of USD 5,000
Deadline: Feb 1, 2022.
13. Minor Foundation for Major Challenges, Small and Large Grant Program, UNIFOR
To support communication projects which advance the transition to a low carbon economy. MFMC supports projects that support urgent, large-scale transformation, with a focus on changing policies and practices in public or private institutions.
Funding information: EUR 20,000 – 200,000 for larger grants; up to EUR 10,000 for small grants
Deadline: February 4, 2022.
14. Call for Expressions of Interest, Agence Française de Développement (see link for eligible countries)
For research on "Scaling up Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and large-scale ecological restoration: Towards changes in agricultural production, land-use and urban development models".
Funding information: total budget allocated is EUR 890,000 inclusive of all taxes, for a max. of four research projects, each for an amount of less than EUR 225,000 inclusive of all taxes.
Deadline: Feb 4, 2022.
15. Call for Proposals, World Health Organization (see link for eligible countries)
Examining how health systems are responding to the climate crisis at the national or sub-national levels. Research teams will develop analytical case studies in collaboration with national policy-makers as they attempt to adapt, mitigate and build broader resilience to the ongoing climate crisis
Funding information: max. of six case studies. Individual research projects funded for up to a maximum of USD 60,000. Research projects are expected to run for a max. of 12 months.
Deadline: Feb 6, 2022.
16. Call for Climate Fund Projects, EKOenergy (see link for eligible countries)
The projects financed via the Climate Fund are usually small-scale solar (PV) and wind energy projects. All financed projects are managed by experienced organizations and are implemented in cooperation with local NGOs.
Funding information: looking for 6-10 solar and wind energy projects of EUR 10,000 to 40,000 each.
Deadline: Feb 15, 2022.
17. 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: USD 12,000 per quarter
Deadline: Feb 15, 2022.
18. Seed funding for cooperation projects, Swedish Institute (see link for eligible countries)
For joint projects in which Swedish organizations meet transnational challenges together with organizations from the Baltic Sea region including Russia and countries of the Eastern Partnership.
Funding information: a project can apply for SEK 100,000 to 500,000.
Deadline: Feb 15, 2022.
19. Call for Proposals, The Sanitation Learning Hub (see link for eligible countries)
Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Research Grant Program. Using and promoting gender transformative sanitation approaches and ‘Leave No One Behind’ policies and programs: this keeps the focus on the poorest, most marginalized and hardest to reach households and communities.
Funding information: up to 3 grants of up to GBP 15,000 (approximately USD 20,000)
Deadline: Feb 18, 2022.
20. Call for Proposals for AU-EU Water Energy Food Nexus, European Commission (see link for eligible countries)
Proposal should develop and test models for decision makers and planners to implement energy infrastructures and energy supply in Africa which safeguard a systemic approach to the water-energy food nexus.
Funding information: check will normally be done for the coordinator if requested grant amount is equal to or greater than EUR 500 000, except for: public bodies or international organizations, or cases where individual requested grant amount is not more than EUR 60,000.
Deadline: Feb 23, 2022.
21. Thomas Jefferson Fund, FACE Foundation (USA and France)
To support new collaborations and the most innovative projects between promising young researchers in France and the US. Aims to foster forward-looking collaborative research in the fields of Humanities and Social Sciences, of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and of Science for Society that addresses the most pressing global challenges.
Funding information: each grant will amount to USD 20,000 over two years to be split equally between the French and the American teams.
Deadline: Feb 24, 2022.
22. Global Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Fund
Provides rapid and targeted support through seed capital for innovative approaches to ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) to climate change.
Funding information: for contributions of USD 50,000 to 250,000, with no specified or prioritized regional or country focus. The maximum project duration is 36 months.
Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.
23. New Bio-Bridge Initiative, Convention on Biological Diversity (see link for eligible countries)
For the fourth round of technical and scientific cooperation demonstration projects under the Bio-Bridge Initiative. Provides seed funding to incubate projects and partnerships that promote exemplary approaches, particularly through South-South and triangular cooperation, to address biodiversity-related issues and challenges, and showcase good practices and lessons learned.
Funding information: Funding up to USD 20,000 is available.
Deadline: Mar 1, 2022.
24. Call for Applications, Small Grants Program, Mérieux Foundation (see link for eligible countries)
Contributes towards financing projects that aim to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. The projects including as beneficiaries mothers and children will be given priority.
Funding information: financial support of up to EUR 5000. Two annual sessions are organized to study the applications.
Deadline: Mar 1, 2022.
25. New Research Grants Program, Creating Safer Space (see link for eligible countries)
Supports research that explores how violence against civilians can be interrupted, reduced and/or prevented by civilians by using a range of active nonviolent strategies. The aim of this network, and of the projects it supports, is to strengthen civilian capacities for protection and to support local efforts to transform conflict nonviolently as a basis for lasting, sustainable peace.
Funding information: grants range from GBP 20,000 – 100,000 for periods of 6 to 16 months.
Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.
26. Small Grants Program, International Climate Initiative (see link for eligible countries)
To provide support to the implementation of both the United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in enacting the Paris Agreement as well as to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in addressing the global loss of biodiversity (Aichi Targets and the goals of the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework).
Funding information: between EUR 60,000 and 200,000.
Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.
27. Call for Projects, Fondation Suez (see link for eligible countries)
Projects that are favoring access to essential services – water, sanitation, and waste management for underprivileged populations in developing countries. Priority to applicants possessing local divisions or reporting a very close partnership with a local structure, facilitating project follow-up and an ex-post follow-up of the projects.
Funding information: grant size EUR 10,000 – 100,000
Deadline: Apr 30, 2022.
28. Call for Applications, Grant Program, Ekhaga Foundation
To promote human health by supporting the development of better food, natural medicines and healing practices, and to support research for a healthier way of life, which in itself may have a disease preventive effect.
Deadline: May 20, 2022.
29. Global Innovation Fund (see link for eligible countries)
A social impact-first investment vehicle that works with mission-aligned development agencies, philanthropy, and other funders to find and fund evidence-based innovations with the potential to positively impact the lives of millions of the world’s poorest people.
Deadline: ongoing
30. Call for Proposals, Social Science Research Council (see link for eligible countries)
A call for proposals for The Mercury Project, a $10M+ research consortium investigating the impacts of health misinformation and evaluating interventions to prevent its spread in the United States, Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Deadline: ongoing
31. Call for Applications, Daily Grant Program, The Pollination Project
Micro grants 365 days a year to grassroots global change agents who seek to spread compassion in their communities and in the world for the benefit of all. To contribute to the creation of a more just, sustainable, and compassionate world for all.
Funding information: total cost for the immediate project for which you are requesting funding from TPP must be less than USD 40,000
Deadline: ongoing
32. Expedition Grants, Explorers Club and Discovery, Inc.
To foster scientific understanding for the betterment of humanity and all life on Earth and beyond, including our commitment to mitigate climate change, prevent the extinction of species and cultures, and ensure the health of our lands, oceans and all that inhabit them.
Funding information: grants generally range from USD 25,000 to 40,000.
Deadline: ongoing
33. Call for Applications, Fund for International Development, OPEC (see link for eligible countries)
To provide financial assistance to developing countries, particularly low-income countries, in support of their economic and social development efforts.
Funding information: amounts of up to USD 100,000, OPEC Fund's contribution to a stand-alone project should not exceed 50% of the total cost of the said project
Deadline: ongoing
34. Rapid Response Fund, Open Technology Fund
Aims to facilitate the digital emergency response community to resolve threats in a timely and comprehensive manner for individuals, communities, and organizations whose free expression has recently been repressed.
Funding information: total value of support cannot exceed USD 50,000. Average support amounts are between USD 5,000 and 25,000.
Deadline: ongoing
35. 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
36. 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: ongoing
Fellowships and other opportunities
1. Call for Applications, Research Fellowship Program, Jacobs Foundation
Globally competitive fellowship for early and mid-career researchers whose work is dedicated to improving the learning and development of children and youth worldwide. Fellowships are awarded to highly talented and innovative early and mid-career researchers who have received their PhD within the past 10 years from a range of disciplines.
Funding information: CHF 150,000 duration of 3 years
Deadline: Jan 16, 2022.
2. Youth Innovation Challenge, MIT SOLVE
Whether your solution is a concept, a product that is being prototyped, a service that is being piloted in your local community, or a fully operational non-profit or for-profit organization, we want to hear from you.
Benefits: Over USD 200,000 is available in prize funding to share among selected Solv[ED] Innovators. In addition to prize funding, selected Solv[ED] Innovators will receive mentorship and coaching from members of the MIT and MIT Solve community.
Deadline: Jan 18, 2022.
3. Audi Environmental Foundation Scholarship 2022, One Young World
Supports research into new technologies and scientific methods for a livable future. Its stated goal is to contribute to environmental protection and to create and promote ways of behaving sustainably.
Deadline: Jan 25, 2022.
Invites applications from scholars whose research advances Internet & society studies in the public interest: regulating and implementing ethical AI, adapting Copyright Law to Support Teaching in a Pandemic and Post-Pandemic Environment, and designing for equitable learning.
Benefits: BKC funded fellows are eligible to receive stipends of USD 72,000 annually, plus additional funding of USD 5,000 for personal or research-specific expenses.
Deadline: Jan 31, 2022.
5. Cross Culture Program Fellowships, Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen (see link for eligible countries)
For Strengthening Civil Society organizations. Focus areas: policy and society; media and culture; human rights and peace; sustainable development; digital civil society; non-formal political education; climate justice.
Benefits: a monthly stipend of EUR 550 plus the coverage of costs for round-trip airfare, accommodation, monthly public transportation ticket within the fellow’s city of residence, health insurance, reimbursement of any visa fees incurred
Deadline: Jan 31, 2022.
6. International Climate Protection Fellowship, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Program seeks to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs by fostering prospective leaders with their undertakings and projects to combat climate change, to develop and implement adaptation strategies, to preserve ecosystems and biodiversity and to foster the sustainable use of the oceans and seas.
Funding information: the monthly fellowship amount – depending on career stage – is EUR 2,170, EUR 2,470 or EUR 2,670 for fellows. This includes a mobility lump sum and a contribution towards health and liability insurance.
Deadline: Feb 1, 2022.
7. New Leader Lab, Swedish Institute (see link for eligible countries)
An online leadership program for young civil society leaders in Eastern Europe, South Asia or the MENA region who are open for innovative tools and new forms for collaboration.
Deadline: Feb 2, 2022.
8. Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 11, One Young World
Aims to find and support solutions that make cities greener by pushing the boundaries of sustainable construction and urbanization.
Prize details: USD 50,000 grant from Holcim, participation at the Tokyo summit, and mentorship
Deadline: Feb 2, 2022.
9. New Call for Proposals, Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (see link for eligible countries) The Initiative for Climate Action Transparency has launched a call for proposals to "Development and application of a methodology on climate finance as part of a country’s transparency framework" to develop a methodology that supports the tracking of climate finance at the national level in the context of NDC implementation and the benefits associated with climate action and that enables integration of such data in a country’s transparency framework.
Deadline: Feb 11, 2022.
10. Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge
Invites teams of graduate students from around the world to develop and pitch creative financial approaches to tackle pressing social and environmental challenges.
Benefits: overall winner: USD 10,000 and invited to attend and present on a panel at the Milken Global Conference; runner-up USD 5,000
Deadline: Feb 13, 2022.
11. AI for Protected Vegetation Recognition Challenge, Enel Green Power
Looking for artificial intelligence solutions to be applied during the construction phase of renewable power plants to detect selected tree or other vegetation species, that may be rare, in danger of extinction, or of particular importance for the local biodiversity equilibrium of the considered area, or that are protected by regulation.
Funding information: USD 20,000
Deadline: Feb 14, 2022.
12. 2021-22 Design Challenge, Efficiency for Access (see link for eligible countries)
Invites teams of university students to create affordable, high-performing off-grid appliances and enabling technologies to provide sustainable energy for all, they urgently need to enhance the efficiency and affordability of high performing appliances.
Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.
13. Russell E. Train Fellowships, World Wildlife Fund (see link for eligible countries)
Supports committed conservationists from target countries to receive financial support for their studies and field research. Applicants can apply to attend any university around the world and must return to their home countries to work in conservation for at least two years after completing their degree.
Deadline: Mar 1, 2022.
14. ThinkSwiss Research Scholarships, Swissnex network (see link for eligible countries)
To promote research opportunities in Switzerland for Indian, Australian and Singapore students and to foster the exchange between Swiss and Asia-Pacific universities & institutions.
Funding information: amount CHF 1,600
Deadline: Mar 15, 2022.
15. Call for Applications, Emerging Voices for Global Health (see link for eligible countries)
Blended learning training program that consists of an e-coaching and distance learning phase, followed by a face-to-face training phase. It uses innovative training methods and activities to enable emerging researchers, and other health system actors and change agents to present their work effectively and engage on various global health platforms.
Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.
16. Children’s Rights and Technology in Digital Age MOOC, Global Campus of Human Rights
Takes a deep dive into how often children are exposed to the newest technological developments and, through a human rights approach, promotes a more ethical, human-centric, and accessible tech-infused future.
Deadline: Jul 31, 2022.
17. 2022 Ebbe Nielsen Challenge, Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Recognizes innovative entries that leverage biodiversity data and tools from the GBIF network to advance open science. Open-ended, so entrants have a broad remit for creating tools and techniques that improve the access, utility or quality of GBIF-mediated data.
Award information: up to EUR 20,000
Deadline: Aug 14, 2022.
18. 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.