Prince Claus Fund welcomes Project Proposals for Cultural Initiatives

Deadline: 28 February 2014

Prince Claus Fund for Culture and Development is inviting proposals with creative and innovative ideas that promote equality and opportunity for ‘Culture in Defiance’ 2014. Major aim of the funding opportunity is to promote art and culture that seek to re-imagine possibilities, by creating a space for dialogue, critical thinking and impact in their societies.

The projects that strive for positive change making an impact in creating opportunities of freedom of speech and thought and focused on promoting art and culture that seek to re-imagine possibilities, by creating a space for dialogue, critical thinking and impact in their societies are highly encouraged to apply for the fund.

Eligibility Criteria –

    All parties (individuals and organizations) working in the cultural and artistic spheres in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, non-EU Balkan countries and non-EU Eastern European countries are eligible to submit project proposals.
    Proposals for activities that start at a minimum 4 months after the deadline of of the call for proposals are considered eligible.

For more information, please visit Culture in Defiance Call page.

Metcalf Institute Fellowship for ‘Coastal Impacts: Climate Change in Coastal Ecosystem’ Workshop for Journalists Everywhere

Deadline: 7 February 2014

Metcalf Institute for Marine and Environmental Reporting is inviting applications from early to mid-career journalists from all media for the 16th Annual Science Immersion Workshop for Journalists with the theme ‘Coastal Impacts: Climate Change in Coastal Ecosystem’ being held from 1 to 6 June 2014 at the University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School of Oceanography. The major objective of the fellowship program is to offer a platform for journalists to participate in the workshop that expose them to the inner workings of science, through hands-on experience in environmental research in the field, laboratory, and conference table.

Journalists who want to improve their skills in environmental reporting and gain a thorough understanding of how scientific research is conducted are highly encouraged to apply for the fellowship. The fellowship covers tuition fee, food and accommodation along with $500 stipend.

Eligibility Criteria –

    Journalists (reporters, producers, editors, photojournalists, columnists, and documentary filmmakers) from around the world and all media types are eligible to apply.

Application form accompanied with a resume, one statement of interest (750-1000 words), professional work samples (print/broadcast/photo journalists and filmmakers have their individual work samples to be submitted. please check the application form for more details), two letters of references (sent directly by referees via email) should be submitted with postmark no later than the deadline.
For more information, please visit Metcalf Coastal Impacts: Climate Change in Coastal Ecosystems Applications Announcement page.

University of Missouri Reynolds Fellowships 2014 for All

Deadline: 15 February 2014

University of Missouri, The Reynolds Journalism Institute is accepting proposals from people and institutions with innovative ideas to improve the practice or understanding of journalism for Donald W. Reynolds Fellowships 2014. The major aim of the fellowship program is to support projects that offer the hope of strengthening the journalism-democracy relationship.

Interested individuals can apply for any of three kinds of fellowship schemes of 8 months period each –

    RJI Residential Fellowship – for individuals inside and outside media industries, who want to pursue solutions to journalism problems or who have an idea that would explore new opportunities. The fellows will spend 8 months in Missouri School of Journalism taking advantage of the intellectual and technological resources of RJI and the school and interacting with Missouri faculty and students.
    RJI Non-Residential Fellowship – for entrepreneurial individuals with a strong interest in journalism and issues related to digital communications.
    RJI Institutional Fellowship – to unlock some of the thoughtful, meaningful ideas inside newsrooms, ad departments, board rooms, break rooms, etc., that for various reasons can’t get any traction.

The fellows receive stipend and other expenses as per the fellowship they receive.

Eligibility –

    Ideas on how to connect citizens with news and advertising more efficiently, to grow revenues, to engage communities or to ensure that the industry is taking full advantage of new and emerging technologies are encouraged to apply.
    Proposals that offer the hope of strengthening the journalism-democracy relationship are eligible for the fellowship.

For more information, please visit 2014 Donald W. Reynolds Fellowships page.

The International Reporting Project ‘Reporting Trip on Development’ Fellowship 2014

Deadline: 3 February 2014

The International Reporting Project (IRP) is accepting fellowship applications from new media journalists to participate in two weeks long ‘Reporting Trip to Brazil on Development’. The trip being made from 5 to 19 April 2014 will allow the fellows a platform to focus on issues related to health, poverty, hunger, and development, including successes and challenges in maternal health, child mortality, HIV/AIDS, hunger and food security, technological innovation, economy and business, urban and rural health care, environmental sustainability and women’s empowerment, and others. The trip will include visits to Brazil’s urban and rural areas to see how the country has addressed issues of poverty, health, and hunger.

Up to 12 journalists will be awarded the grants. IRP Fellowship covers round-trip air tickets to Brazil, hotel costs, meals and local transportation, and reimburses visa costs. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation support the trip.

Eligibility Criteria –

    New Media Journalists (media professionals, bloggers, influential social media practitioners, and freelance contributors) from all countries are eligible to apply. Some priority is given to participants from United States, United Kingdom, India, Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa.
    Applicants must submit one essay describing the story they will cover during Brazil trip. The story must relate to one or more of Millennium Development Goals.

Participants will frequently post stories, including blog posts, slideshows, social media posts, video and audio clips, before, during and after the trip.
For more information, please visit Reporting Trip on Development in Brazil page.

George Mason University Humane Studies Fellowship 2014

Deadline: 31 January 2014

George Mason University Institute for Humane Studies is inviting applications from current or prospective full-time graduate students (including law students) from accredited universities anywhere in the world whose research interests are related to ideas of a free society and belong outside United States, Canada and United Kingdom for Humane Studies Fellowship 2014. Students who are dedicated to advancing the ideas of liberty through research and teaching are encouraged to apply.

The fellows receive awards up to $15,000 for the period of one year along with individual advising and an extensive support network. They also will get opportunity to participate in invitation-only events that will provide opportunities to discuss new research and other advanced topics with leading scholars in the humanities and social sciences. The fellowship duration can be extended by reapplying for the fellowship program.

Eligibility Criteria –

    Individuals who will be undergraduate juniors or seniors during the academic year of funding, graduate students in any field and law students are eligible to apply.
    Applying students must be full-time, enrolled students at an accredited degree-granting institution for the entire period of the award.

For more information, please visit Humane Studies Fellowships page.

Schmidt-MacArthur Fellowship Wild Card Competition 2014

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Deadline: 2 March 2014

Schmidt-MacArthur Fellowship is accepting applications from students around the world to participate in Wild Card Competition which allows one of the lucky student to win a place, worth GBP £14,000 on the exclusive Schmidt-MacArthur Fellowship Program for both themselves and their faculty mentor.

The fellow will be offered a week long, summer school in the UK and a $3200 financial bursary; opportunities to access to the latest thinking, thought leaders and experts in the circular economy; and network with leading businesses and emerging innovators. Along with this, the fellowship is an opportunity for the faculty mentor to take part in the exclusive program and network with top academics from leading universities around the world, as well as receive a $3200 honorarium.

Eligibility Criteria –

    Entrants must be registered on a post-graduate course in design, engineering or business at an accredited educational institution in 2014.
    Both the student and academic must be committed to taking part in the full one-year fellowship and be available to attend the summer school in the UK during 23-27 June 2014.
    The entrants must create a 1 minute 40 second film in response to a challenge statement about the circular economy that can be shared publicly.

For more information, please visit Wild Card Competition 2014 page.

World of Children® Award Grant Funding for Life-Changing Work for Youth, Humanitarian and Health

Deadline: 1 April 2014

The World of Children® Award is accepting applications for the its grant award programs which provide  funding and recognition to support life-changing work for children by discovering and elevating only the most effective changemakers for children worldwide.

There are three types of awards under this opportunity:

Humanitarian Award Minimum Grant of $50,000

The Humanitarian Award recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to children in the areas of social services, education or humanitarian services. Nominee must have created, managed or otherwise supported a sustainable program which has significantly contributed to children’s opportunities to BE SAFE, TO LEARN and TO GROW.

Health Award Minimum Grant of $50,000

The Health Award recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to children in the fields of health, medicine or the sciences.

Youth Award Minimum Grant of $25,000

The Award recognizes youth that are making extraordinary contributions to the lives of other children.

General Requirements:

    Nominees must have full knowledge that they are being nominated. It is strongly recommend that the person you are nominating and the related organization assist you in completing the nomination form.
    Nominees must be available to participate in the Annual Award Ceremonies held in New York City, USA on November 6, 2014. Travel and accommodations will be arranged and paid for by World of Children Award.
    Nominees must be nominated for one Award only. Individuals submitted for multiple categories will be disqualified.
    Nominee must have an existing non-profit organization in good standing. The organization must be able to receive grant funds if Awarded.
    World of Children Award excludes any work designed to specifically advance any one religion or political position. The Board of Governors of the World of Children Award reserves the right to exclude nominations it deems to be religious or political in nature.

For more information, visit this link.

George Mason University Humane Studies Fellowship 2014

Deadline: 31 January 2014

George Mason University Institute for Humane Studies is inviting applications from current or prospective full-time graduate students (including law students) from accredited universities anywhere in the world whose research interests are related to ideas of a free society and belong outside United States, Canada and United Kingdom for Humane Studies Fellowship 2014. Students who are dedicated to advancing the ideas of liberty through research and teaching are encouraged to apply.

The fellows receive awards up to $15,000 for the period of one year along with individual advising and an extensive support network. They also will get opportunity to participate in invitation-only events that will provide opportunities to discuss new research and other advanced topics with leading scholars in the humanities and social sciences. The fellowship duration can be extended by reapplying for the fellowship program.

Eligibility Criteria –

    Individuals who will be undergraduate juniors or seniors during the academic year of funding, graduate students in any field and law students are eligible to apply.
    Applying students must be full-time, enrolled students at an accredited degree-granting institution for the entire period of the award.

Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting ‘Persephone Miel Fellowship 2014′

Deadline: 14 February 2014

Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, in collaboration with Internews, is inviting fellowship applications from media professionals outside of the United States for ‘Persephone Miel Fellowship 2014′. The major purpose of the fellowship program is to support the media professionals do the kind of reporting they’ve always wanted to do and enable them to bring their work to a broader international audience.

Projects that explore systemic issues in the applicant’s native country and that provide an overarching thesis, rather than individual spot-reports from the field will be selected for fellowships. Projects with multimedia components that combine print, photography and video are strongly encouraged. Women and journalists from developing countries are strongly encouraged to apply.

Eligibility Criteria –

    All journalists, writers, photographers, radio producers or filmmakers, staff journalists as well as freelancers and media professionals outside the U.S. who are seeking to report from their home country are eligible to apply.
    Applicant must have English language proficiency.
    Application must include the following elements – description of the proposed project, preliminary estimated budget, three work samples (print or broadcast), three professional references (recommendation letters preferred), and a copy of curriculum vitae.

For more information, please visit Persephone Miel Fellowship 2014 Call for Proposals page.

Krikland Scholarship Competition 2014 by Polish-American Freedom Foundation

Deadline: 1 March 2014

Polish-American Freedom Foundation and Education for Democracy Foundation jointly call for applications for Kirkland Scholarship Competition from young leaders with higher education who are interested in the development of democracy, economy and civil society in their countries and in the region. The major purpose of the scholarship program 2014/15 is to offer certain group of persons – experts, politicians, employees at government and local government institutions entrepreneurs and managers; leaders of non-governmental organizations, cultural organizers and promoters of active citizenship; academic teachers; and journalists an opportunity to carry out two semester project course with Polish Universities and 2-4 week professional internships with public or private institutions.

The scholarship covers educational fees, accommodation in Poland, insurance, travel to and from Poland, visa fees, purchase of educational materials and equipment along with approximately PLN 1,800 per month stipend.

Eligibility Criteria –

    Citizen and permanent resident in one of the targeted countries – Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyz Republic are eligible to apply.
    Applicants must hold Master’s degree and must not be more than 35 years of age (in special cases up to 40) at the time of application.
    Applicants must have a professional experience of at least 2 years
    Candidate must have Polish language proficiency adequate to effectively attend lectures and seminars as well as to prepare a diploma project or, alternatively, English in case of those candidates who select a specific study program with English as the language of instruction (in such cases, only basic Polish is required).

Applicants are required to submit online application form. Two letters of reference in Polish, English or Russian language; and a copy of Master’s degree diploma or PhD diploma must be submitted via email.
For more information, please visit The Lane Kirkland Scholarships in the 2014-15 academic year page.

The Leverhulme Trust ‘Early Career Fellowships’ 2014

Deadline: 6 March 2014

The Leverhulme Trust is inviting applications from individuals in early stage of their career but with research experience for Early Career Fellowships 2014. The Fellowship program aims to provide career development opportunities for those who are at a relatively early stage of their academic careers, but have a proven record of research.

Early Career Fellowships are granted for three years academic research position equal to fifty percent of the fellow’s salary. The fellowship enables early career researchers to undertake a significant piece of publishable work.

Early Career Fellows will be offered an opportunity to gain some teaching experience. The subjects taught should relate to the main thrust of the Fellow’s research interests. The fellowships is for 36 months and the research funds are up to £6,000 a year.

Eligibility Criteria -

    Applicants must not yet have held a full-time established academic post in a UK university or comparable UK institution.
    Applications are invited from those with a doctorate who had their doctoral viva not more than five years from the deadline.
    Applicants must either hold a degree from a UK higher education institution at the time of taking up the Fellowship or at the time of application hold an academic position in the UK (e.g. fixed-term lectureship, fellowship).
    Applicant must accept to provide an annual interim report and a final report to the Advisory Committee if granted the fund.
    Candidates must hold a doctorate or have equivalent research experience by the time they take up the Fellowship.

For more information, please visit Early Career Fellowships page.

Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship 2014 for United States

Deadline: 7 February 2014

Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation is accepting fellowship applications from the citizens of United States for Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship 2014. The fellowship program aims to provide funding to participants so that they are prepared academically and professionally to enter the United States Department of State Foreign Service.

The fellowship is for two years and is up to $40,000 annually which may cover tuition costs, room and board, books, mandatory fees, and one round trip ticket between Fellow’s residence and his/her academic institutions. Women, members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and students with financial need are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility Criteria –

    Applicants must be citizen of the United States.
    The complete online application must be accommodated with a copy of applicant’s certification of U.S. citizenship, a copy of the applicant’s GRE/GMAT scores, an unofficial copy of the applicant’s transcript, most recent Student Aid Report (SAR), latest form 1040, updated resume and most recent financial aid award letter listing grants or loans.
    Two recommendation letters, as the names referred by the applicant, must reach via email before 14 February 2014.
    All the documents must be in .pdf version.

For more information, please visit Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship page.

India Alliance Biomedical Research ‘Margadarshi Fellowship Program’ 2014

Deadline: 4 April 2014

India Alliance is inviting fellowship applications from visionary biomedical scientists for Margadarshi Fellowships – the Biomedical Research Fellowship Program for India. Major purpose of the fellowship program is to improve the scientific breadth of host institutions and scientific leaders who already lead their own research group, and now wish to utilize their experience in developing new research platforms.

The fellowship is for five years, and provides personal support for the fellow; salary support for personnel, who may include assistant professors; equipment, animals and consumables; funds to attend scientific gatherings, for collaborative visits and to organize meetings; and overheads for the host institution.

Eligibility Criteria –

    Candidates of all nationalities and origins, and any age are eligible to apply if they are pursuing or intend to pursue an academic research career in India.
    Applicants are expected to be running an independent laboratory for 10 years or more, and have a strong scientific record.
    Clinicians and public-health researchers, with equivalent qualifications and experience, are also eligible to apply.
    Applicants must demonstrate leadership skills and must have made significant contributions in research.
    Applicants must have mentored young scientists and students; attracted extra mural funds from peer-reviewed competitive sources; established collaborations; and successfully initiated programs of advanced scientific research.
    Applicants must be sponsored by the Host Institution and the intended program must be conceived in consultation with and under the supervision of the sponsor(s).

Complete application includes Joint Concept note by applicant and sponsor(s), applicant form, sponsorship form(s), and consent form by Sponsor(s). Complete application must be submitted before deadline.
For more information, please visit India Alliance Margadarshi Fellowships page.

International Tropical Timber Organization ‘Freezailah Fellowship’ 2014

Deadline: 21 February 2014

International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) is inviting applications from the nationals of ITTO member countries for ‘Freezailah Fellowship’ 2014. The major goal of the fellowship program is develop human resources and enhance professional expertise in member countries in tropical forestry, tropical timber industries and related disciplines, with a view to promoting sustainable management of tropical forests, efficient utilization and processing of tropical timber, and better economic information on the international trade in tropical timber.

ITTO Fellowship Program encourages capacity development of women foresters. The impact of fellowship is measured with the contribution fellows make in promotion of sustainable forest management in their home countries after the receipt of the fellowship. Improvement in productivity and performance of the fellow’s home institution by developing new programs or innovative ways of working is another parameter. Fellow’s influence on national forestry and environmental policy in their home countries are also the impacts made by former fellowship holders.

Maximum grant amount for the call 2014 is US$10,000. The fellowships  provides tuition/training/conference fees, transportation fees, daily subsistence allowance, book allowance and other allowances. For post-graduate studies, only a partial tuition fee or a small research grant can be provided.

Eligibility Criteria –

    Individual nationals of ITTO member countries are eligible to apply.
    Previous ITTO Fellowship awardees within two years of receiving the first award and submitting to the Secretariat a final report on the activity for which the award was made are not eligible to apply.
    The eligible activities for the fellowship are – participation in international/regional conferences, short-term training courses, training internships at industries, research and educational institutions, study tours, and lecture/demonstration tours; technical document preparation, publication and dissemination, such as manuals and monographs; and small grants for post-graduate studies.

For more information, please visit ITTO Fellowship Program page.

Chinese Academy of Sciences and the World Academy of Sciences ‘President’s Postgraduate Fellowship Program’ 2014

Deadline: 28 February 2014

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) jointly invite applications for ‘President’s Postgraduate Fellowship Program’ for PhD candidates from developing countries. The major objective of the fellowship program is to offer PhD students of developing countries (except China) an opportunity to pursue postgraduate degree at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) or Institutes of CAS around China.

The fellowship is full tuition waiver with a monthly stipend of RMB 7,000 or RMB 8,000 (for accommodation, living expenses, local travel expenses and health insurance).

Eligibility Criteria –

    Applicants must be a citizen of a developing country other than China and maximum 35 years of age on 31 December 2014.
    Applicants must not hold any visa for temporary or permanent residency in China or in any developed country.
    Applicants must hold a master degree before the beginning of fall semester and meet all the admission criteria for international students of UCAS/USTC.
    Applicants must provide evidence that s/he will return to their home country on completion of their studies in China.
    Applicants must provide proof of English and Chinese language knowledge.

Complete application includes notarized photocopy of the certificate of highest university degree held, proof of knowledge of English and/or Chinese language, notarized photocopy of transcripts of previous higher education, Curriculum Vitae, detailed research proposal, copy of passport, photocopies of all the title pages and abstracts of any published academic papers, and completed foreigner physical examination form along with two reference letters.
For more information, please visit CAS-TWAS President’s Fellowship Call for Applications page.

East-West Center Fellowship for ‘Pacific Islands Leadership Program with Taiwan 2014

Deadline: 1 February 2014

The East-West Center is accepting fellowship applications from candidates possessing outstanding intellectual promise, high leadership potential, and commitment to serve the development needs of their countries for ‘Pacific Islands Leadership Program with Taiwan (PILP)’ 2014. The major aim of the fellowship program is to empower young leaders from across the Pacific Islands region to exercise leadership and promote cooperation in a variety of cultural, geographical and institutional environments.

The leadership program curriculum focuses on applied leadership skills, future scenario planning, social entrepreneurship and risk analysis, climate change and environmental stewardship, international relations, and public health. The fellowship covers funding for tuition and course materials, residence hall room costs, health insurance, a living stipend, round-trip airfare to Honolulu, roundtrip airfare from Honolulu to Taipei, and SEVIS fees for J-1 visas [if required]. The program will begin in August and end in November 2014.

Eligibility Criteria –

    Applicants must be the citizens from the Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.
    Early- to mid-career professionals, spanning the ages of approximately 25-38, from all professional backgrounds (government, business, environment, NGOs, health, media, agriculture, education and others) are eligible for the fellowship program.

For more information, please visit Pacific Islands Leadership Program with Taiwan page.

Excellence Cluster Topoi ‘Journalists in Residence Fellowship’ 2014

Deadline: 15 February 2014

The Excellence Cluster Topoi is inviting journalists specializing in ancient studies, archaeology, or history for one to three months ‘Topoi Journalist in Residence Fellowship program’ 2014. The fellowship program offers the fellows opportunity to closely observe one or more TOPOI research projects and to take part in conferences and seminars, as well as to conduct their own research at participating libraries and in dialogues with scholars.

The fellows get an opportunity to observe interdisciplinary research projects in action, study how new technologies are being applied in ancient studies, participate in conferences and seminars, and conduct their own research using the libraries and other resources of participating institutions.

Eligibility –

    Journalists specializing in ancient studies, archaeology, or history are eligible to apply.

Complete application includes a curriculum vitae, 3-5 work samples, a letter of recommendation (from editor-in-chief or departmental head), and a research project proposal (1-2 pages stating the proposed starting date of the project and length of residency).

For more information, please visit Journalists in Residence Fellowship page.

ViiV Healthcare ‘Positive Action for Children Fund’ Call for Proposals 2014

Deadline: 11 March 2014

ViiV Healthcare is accepting concept notes for ‘Positive Action for Children Fund’ grant program 2014. The grant program is focused on non-governmental and community-based organizations that can deliver change at a community level. The Fund aims to support global efforts towards Countdown to Zero – The Global Plan Towards the Elimination of New HIV Infections Among Children by 2015 and Keeping their Mothers Alive. It also aims to alleviate the impact of HIV and AIDS on women and children’s health by supporting interventions that engage affected communities, developing their capacity to participate and lead.

80% of the fund will go to 15 priority countries (Nigeria, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Ethiopia, Cameroon, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Angola, Burundi, Chad, Tanzania, Kenya and India) for PMTCT interventions. The maximum funding available will be £300,000 over three years. Minimum grant request to be made is £60,000 (over 3 years).

The PACF Funding Areas are –

    Pursuing community engagement, participation and leadership;
    Using patient focused and family-centered approaches;
    Achieving integration between HIV services, and between HIV and Sexual and reproductive health (S&RH) services;
    Generating demand for S&RH and PMTCT services;
    Using an evidence base and generating evidence;
    Supporting or delivering advocacy; and
    Strengthening grassroots action and organizations.

Only the proposal relevant to one of the following five themes will be considered for funding -

    Community interventions addressing loss to follow-up in Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT)
    Community advocacy for gender equity in education and health, including but not limited to, for positive mothers and their affected families
    Preventing unintended pregnancies
    Community intervention to keep HIV negative women negative
    Early infant diagnosis

To be successful for ‘Positive Action for Children Fund’, proposed project should consist of new work that should not been previously funded; it can include projects transferred to a new location(s) and/or include the expansion of a recently tested model or pilot. Focused initiatives that demonstrate real change in one or two of the above mentioned themes are more likely to bring best outcome and thus funded by the grant program.

The submitted concept notes must demonstrate how the proposed projects meet one of the following areas -

    Patient focused and family-centered approaches
    Greater and meaningful involvement of people living with HIV and AIDS
    Addressing stigma and discrimination
    Integration
    Generating demand
    Advocacy
    Evidence-based and evidence-generating

Eligibility Criteria –

    Any properly registered community-based, not-for-profit/charitable status or NGO that represents, or is working with, or for affected communities is eligible to submit proposals. Projects that are primarily targeted at adolescents up to the age of 19 are eligible.
    The application should confirm that 85% of the fund will be spent in country.
    Concept Notes should be submitted with four attachments – a letter of declaration, a list of trustees with contact details, proof of the applicant organization’s registration and a copy of latest audited accounts to be eligible for selection. Also, references that have knowledge of the applicant organization’s work should be given including a named contact with phone number and email. The organization’s income for the last financial year should also be mentioned and proof attached along with the application.
    More than one application from different country offices of the same organization is accepted as eligible for competition.
    Applications should be either in English or French.

For more information, please visit ViiV Health Positive Action for Children Fund  page.

Swedish Institute’s Creative Force Programme: Seed Funding and Collaborative Funding

Deadline: 24 January 2014

The Swedish Institute’s Creative Force Programme has launched its first call for applications for the year 2014. The Programme provides funding seed and collaborative projects that aim to promote openness and democratic structures in the fields of culture, media and related sectors.

Countries in five geographic regions are included in the program: Africa, Eastern Europe, Western Balkans and Turkey, Middle East and North Africa and Russia. The program is open to seed funding and collaborative  projects  between organizations in Sweden and in one or more of these regions and countries.

Seed funding is available for such purposes as contact visits, exchanges of experts and planning trips.

Funding may not be sought for research projects, study trips, school exchanges, commercial contact, volunteer activities, exchanges for children or young people, or participation in conferences/courses (unless the applicant is playing a central role). Nor may funding be sought for humanitarian efforts or disaster relief activities.

Applicants may be civil society organisations, foundations, public sector agencies, private sector agencies or other professional actors (e.g. enskild firma). Private individuals may not apply for funding under the programme. The Swedish partner must have documented, relevant experience in the field and been registered in Sweden for at least one year.

For collaborative grants, the funding applies to initiatives such as creative processes, seminars, workshops, training courses and visits. Projects shall contain a creative, capacity-building dimension.

Funding may not be sought for research projects, study trips, school exchanges, commercial contacts, volunteer activities, exchanges for children or young people, or participation in conferences/courses (unless the applicant is playing a central role). Nor may funding be sought for humanitarian efforts or disaster relief activities.

It is always the Swedish partner in a collaboration who is formally responsible for the application and legally accountable vis-à-vis the Swedish Institute. The application should, however, be formulated jointly by both/all the partners. Applications must always include documented evidence, in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding, of all partners’ interest in the project for which funding is being applied.

For more information, visit this link.

Japan Fund for Global Environment – Grant Program for NGOs

The Japan Fund for Global Environment has been supporting various environmental conservation projects in and outside Japan from the time of its establishment in 1993. With a broader objective to develop national movements to protect the global environment, JFGE aims to support the NGO projects for environmental conservation in developing regions with immediate needs; strengthen Japan’s involvement in global environmental conservation; and to offer people from different fields and classes a chance as a Global Citizen, to participate actively in environmental NGO projects or to contribute money to support environmental NGO projects.

JFGE is supported by government’s endowment, individual donation and corporate contributions and has two main programs – Grant Program and NGO Support Program. The grant program shall be of one year duration and the support covers the expenses required for the execution of the proposed project.

Eligible Projects for JFGE Grant Program –

    Projects that contribute to human welfare through environmental conservation and securing a healthy and cultural life for all individuals are eligible for JFGE Grant.
    Non-government, not-for-profit organizations that conduct training or any other tools/methods for local afforestation projects, projects to support the protection and propagation of wildlife, projects to prevent pollution arising from daily activities or other similar projects, to be carried out in developing regions with the participation of the local communities are eligible to receive JFGE Grant.
    Non-government, not-for-profit organizations that conduct research or hold international conference to promote environmental conservation activities as mentioned in the above point, are also eligible for JFGE Grant.
    Projects in developing regions must enlist the participation of local residents and NGOs, and must be in response to a request by local residents or NGOs. In addition, projects in Japan must enlist the participation of a large range of people and be meaningful to the average citizen.
Application Procedure for Non-government organizations to apply for Japan Fund for Global Environment Grant Project is listed as follows –

    Organizations applying for the JFGE Grant should submit the ‘JFGE Grant Application Form’ to the Informal approval and notification of Granted projects – President of Environmental Restoration and Conservation Agency of Japan (ERCA) within the specified period.
    The applicants will receive ‘Notification on Informal Approval of JFGE Grant’ from the President after (her/his) reviewing and examining; selecting of the projects to be granted and determining the amount of the grant on an informal basis.
    Now the applicants should submit a ‘Letter of Consent for the JFGE Grant’  to the President within the period decided by her/him.
    Applicant will receive the ‘Notification of JFGE Grant Approval’ from the president after his/her reviewing the letter and approving the implementation of the grant. The President may decide on the provision of the grant after modifying any part of the Application or setting certain additional conditions.
    Upon receipt of the notification, the applicant who intends to withdraw the grant can submit ‘Letter of Withdrawal of Application from JFGE Grant’ within the period specified by the President. Upon receipt of the Letter of Withdrawal, the approval made on the grant related to the subject Application shall be considered as non-existent.
    Any grant recipient organization that wants to change any part of the contents of the granted project (excepting minor modifications) shall submit an ‘Application Form for Approval of Change in the JFGE-Granted Project’ to the President to obtain his or her approval in advance. When giving an approval the President may modify the contents of the grant approval or specify certain conditions to the grant, if deemed necessary.
    When a grant recipient organization intends to suspend or discontinue a granted project, it must submit an ‘Application Form for Approval of Suspension or Discontinuation of JFGE-Granted Project’ to the President and obtain his/her approval in advance. The president shall have the report reviewed and will inform organizations with a notifications when he/she will approve cancellation or abandon the JFGE-granted project. When the report ceased as a part, submit a ‘Letter of Confirmation for Approval of Suspension of Discontinuation of JFGE-Granted project’.
    In the event that a grant recipient organization expects to be unable or to have difficulty completing a project within the planned period, the organization must immediately notify the President to this effect and ask for direction.
    Grant recipient organization shall submit a ‘JFGE Grant Payment Request’ to the President within the designated period when requesting payment of grant money.
    Grant recipient organization shall submit an ‘Achievement Report on JFGE Granted Project’ upon completion of a granted project to the President within one month from the date (of completion, termination or cancellation) or April 10 of the ensuing fiscal year, whichever is earlier.
    Upon receipt of the achievement report the President shall have the report reviewed, and if the achieved results of the granted project are in conformance with the specified conditions of approval for the grant, confirm the amount of grant money to be paid, and notify the grant recipient organization of the amount with the ‘Letter of Confirmation’ of Approved Amount of Funding.

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Nestle Foundation ‘Research Grants and Support 2014′ for Low-or-Lower Middle Income Countries

Deadline:10 January 2014

Nestle Foundation is accepting ‘Letter of Intent’ from institutions in Low or lower middle income countries for ‘Research Grants and Support’ 2014. The main purpose of the grants project is to support research in human nutrition with public health relevance in low-income and lower middle-income countries. Duration of grant can be from one to three years.

Institutions focused in human nutrition, specially maternal and child nutrition are highly encouraged to apply for the grant project. Applications can be submitted for Research Grants (Training, Pilot and Full (small/large)); Institutional Support; or enLINK Research Grant Program.

Eligibility Criteria –

    Applicant institution must be departments or institutes from universities, hospitals other institutions of higher education in low- or lower middle-income countries.
    The proposed project should be primarily concerned with human nutrition research issues dealing with – maternal and child nutrition, including breastfeeding and complementary feeding;  macro- and micronutrient deficiencies and imbalances; interactions between infection and nutrition; and nutrition education and health promotion.
    The proposed project should enable institution strengthening and capacity building in a sustainable manner in the host country and further cooperation and collaboration between Institutions in developed and developing countries.
    Applications from individuals who are non-affiliated researchers and not attached to research or academic institutions can also apply.

For more information, please visit Nestle Foundation Research Grant and Support page.

USAID/Lebanon University Scholarship Program 2014

Deadline: 4 February 2014

USAID/Lebanon is accepting applications from full undergraduate scholarships for Lebanese public school graduates for University Scholarship Program (USP) 2014. The University Scholarship Program aims at enabling meritorious and financially disadvantaged Lebanese public school graduates to access quality higher education to increase their job readiness and maximize their potential in supporting Lebanon’s democratic and economic development. This scholarship program will offer full scholarship coverage to assist male and female public-school graduates to pursue undergraduate studies at American-accredited universities.

The scholarship covers full educational costs including a housing/transportation allowance, when needed, and stipends to attend American style universities that promote critical thinking, freedom, diversity and respect.

Eligibility Criteria –

    Lebanese graduates from an in-country Lebanese public school who will earn their BACC-II during the year of recruitment under the program; and candidates pursuing a technical baccalaureate path with high financial need are eligible to apply.
    Applicants must demonstrate that they have been enrolled at a public school for at least the last three years of their secondary education.
    Applicant must demonstrate the potential for leadership and civic engagement by listing in details the activities they engage in and the names of organizations and associations they volunteer with or work at in their communities.
    Applicants must provide in their application a detailed account of the majors that will be offered under the program along with a rationale for their choice including, at minimum, statistics relevant to the proposed major such as market survey or alumni survey.

For more information, please visit grants.gov and search by funding opportunity number SOL-268-14-000001

Swedish Institute’s Creative Force Programme: Seed Funding and Collaborative Funding

Deadline: 24 January 2014

The Swedish Institute’s Creative Force Programme has launched its first call for applications for the year 2014. The Programme provides funding seed and collaborative projects that aim to promote openness and democratic structures in the fields of culture, media and related sectors.

Countries in five geographic regions are included in the program: Africa, Eastern Europe, Western Balkans and Turkey, Middle East and North Africa and Russia. The program is open to seed funding and collaborative  projects  between organizations in Sweden and in one or more of these regions and countries.

Seed funding is available for such purposes as contact visits, exchanges of experts and planning trips.

Funding may not be sought for research projects, study trips, school exchanges, commercial contact, volunteer activities, exchanges for children or young people, or participation in conferences/courses (unless the applicant is playing a central role). Nor may funding be sought for humanitarian efforts or disaster relief activities.

Applicants may be civil society organisations, foundations, public sector agencies, private sector agencies or other professional actors (e.g. enskild firma). Private individuals may not apply for funding under the programme. The Swedish partner must have documented, relevant experience in the field and been registered in Sweden for at least one year.

For collaborative grants, the funding applies to initiatives such as creative processes, seminars, workshops, training courses and visits. Projects shall contain a creative, capacity-building dimension.

Funding may not be sought for research projects, study trips, school exchanges, commercial contacts, volunteer activities, exchanges for children or young people, or participation in conferences/courses (unless the applicant is playing a central role). Nor may funding be sought for humanitarian efforts or disaster relief activities.

It is always the Swedish partner in a collaboration who is formally responsible for the application and legally accountable vis-à-vis the Swedish Institute. The application should, however, be formulated jointly by both/all the partners. Applications must always include documented evidence, in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding, of all partners’ interest in the project for which funding is being applied.

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2014 Alexia Foundation Call for Proposals for Student and Professional Grants

Deadline: 13 January 2014 & 27 January 2014

The Alexia Foundation has announced a Call for Entries for the 014 Professional and Student Grants. The Alexia Foundation promotes the power of photojournalism to give voice to social injustice, to respect history lest we forget it and to understand cultural difference as our strength — not our weakness. Through grants and scholarships, The Alexia Foundation supports photographers as agents for change.

The Alexia Foundation Grants were established to help promote world peace and cultural understanding. The strength of the proposal will be judged equally to photographic skills. The Grant goes to those who clearly and concisely propose significant projects that share in the Foundation’s mission and who also submit photographs that reflect the ability to execute their proposed project.

This year, the award for the Professional Grant has been raised to $20,000 from the $15,000 it had been in previous years. The Student Winner will receive funding for a semester at the Syracuse University London Program, a $1,000 cash grant to help produce the proposed body of work, a $300 gift card from Dury’s Photo and $500 will be awarded to that student’s academic department. Student awards will also be given to a Second Place Winner, and three Award of Excellence Winners.

This year, the Foundation has added a new Student Grant called the Gilka Grant honoring Robert E. Gilka, the director of photography for National Geographic Magazine and a long time supporter of The Alexia Foundation.

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The May 18 Memorial Foundation’s Gwangju International Prize for Human Rights 2013

Deadline: 24 February 2014

The Korea-based May 18 Memorial Foundation is accepting applications for the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights 2013. The prize goes to one individual or an organization that has struggled for or contributed to the improvement and advancement of human rights, democracy and peace in their community and country.

In 2011, the May 18 Memorial Foundation newly established the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights Special Award. Since the time that the Foundation began awarding the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights, we have received many requests to establish a special prize for those who work for the improvement of human rights by the means of journalism, culture, literature, and many other fields. The special prize is provided every 2 years. The prize winner will also receive some prize money (10,000 USD) and a certificate at the same Awards ceremony. Nominators can use the same nomination form as that of the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights.

Eligibility for the Prize

1) A person or group eligible for the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights nominated by another individual or organization. An individual cannot nominate him/herself and cannot be nominated by his/her own organization.

2) A person or group who has been struggling for justice and democracy for their community and country.

3) A person or group who has contributed towards democracy and human rights movements through their work in their organization.

The prize winner will receive the prize money, 50,000 USD (10,000 USD for the winner of the special prize for the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights), medal and certificate.

The Prize will be awarded at the Prize Ceremony to be held at the May 18 Memorial Culture Center, on May 18, 2013 and the winner should attend the Ceremony.

The prize winner is expected to attend press conferences and a Special Celebration Concert on May 19, 2013.

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World Justice Challenge: Global Seed Grant Competition

Deadline: 15 January 2014

The World Justice Project (WJP) is calling for applications for the World Justice Challenge – a seed grant competition to strengthen the rule of law.

This is an open competition designed to incubate practical, on-the-ground programs that advance the rule of law. Selected programs will be supported by:

    Modest seed grants—the typical size of a seed grant is $15,000 to $25,000
    Connections to others in the WJP’s global network
    Increased visibility through media and communications support

The WJP believes that everyone is a stakeholder in the rule of law, and that a multidisciplinary approach is essential to creating long-lasting change.

How It Works

Stage 1: Identify an area for improvement. Using the WJP Rule of Law Index, individuals can identify areas where the rule of law needs improvement in the country in which they live or work.

Stage 2: Create an initiative to improve the rule of law. Individuals begin to create ideas to address the challenge. This process may be done with individuals from different sectors or countries in order to encourage diverse perspectives, or it may be created independently. A complete proposal is then submitted to the WJP for consideration for incubation support.

Stage 3: WJP selects initiatives to receive support. Once all proposals are received, a selection process begins using established criteria. Grantees are chosen by a Selection Panel which changes each year.

Stage 4: WJP provides support to selected initiatives. Once an initiative is selected, the WJP works with the program implementers to identify where support is most needed to make the initiative successful.

The World Justice Challenge is open to all individuals, organizations, and entities from any country.
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Grand Challenges Canada Call for Proposals ‘Saving Brains’

Deadline: 16 January 2014

Under ‘Saving Brains’ Grand Challenges Canada seeks bold ideas for products, services, policies, and implementation models that protect and nurture early brain development in a sustainable manner. Proposals must provide innovative solutions relevant to low-resource settings in low- or middle-income countries.

Applicants from eligible countries may submit proposals to either of two funding streams: seed grants or transition – to – scale grants. Applicants from Brazil can only submit proposals to the seed grant funding stream. The value of the awards is expected to vary and will be commensurate with the proposed project. The level of funding requested should be sufficient to assure completion of the goals in the stated timeframe. Grand Challenges Canada reserves the right to fully or incrementally fund selected application(s), to partially fund selected applications(s), and to increase or decrease budgets as it deems appropriate at its sole discretion.

Seed Grants: Seed grants support the development and validation of innovative ideas to protect and nurture early brain development, offering up to $250,000 CAD each over a maximum of two (2) years.

Transition-to-scale Grants: Transition – to – scale grants support the refinement, testing and implementation of innovative solutions that have already achieved proof of concept to bring them toward scale, offering up to $1 million CAD of matched funding over a maximum of three (3) years.

Projects should address major risks to early brain development that would be relevant to the target population, which might include:

    Child neglect, abuse or maltreatment
    Exposure to contaminants/pollutants
    Exposure to violence, including intimate partner violence
    Inadequate stimulation and/or learning
    Infection
    Intrauterine and neonatal insults
    Malnutrition
    Maternal mental health conditions
    Pregnancy complications

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