Knowledge for Development

Fellowships, grants & calls


Doctoral scholarship SOAS: The economics of food and agriculture

Doctoral scholarship SOAS: The economics of food and agriculture    Deadline: 1 May 2015

9/03/2015


Call for abstracts: 7th International Conference of the Africa Soil Science Society

Call for abstracts: 7th International Conference of the Africa Soil Science Society    The Africa Soil Science Society (ASSS) and the Soil Science Society of Burkina Faso (3SBF) invite participants to the 7th International Conference of the Africa Soil Science Society that will be held from 25 October to 1st November 2015 in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.  Deadline: 1 June 2015

9/03/2015


Call for joint proposals: Research Networks and Projects in Higher Education, the Humanities and Social Sciences

Call for joint proposals: Research Networks and Projects in Higher Education, the Humanities and Social Sciences    Deadline: 15 March 2015

9/03/2015


Call for applications: TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme

Call for applications: TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme   Deadline: 31 March 2015

9/03/2015


Call for proposals: Scaling Up Food Security and Nutrition Innovations – Canadian International Food Security Research Fund

Call for proposals: Scaling Up Food Security and Nutrition Innovations – Canadian International Food Security Research Fund    Deadline: 27 March 2015

9/03/2015


ICRA course for Lecturers in Tertiary Agricultural Education

ICRA course for Lecturers in Tertiary Agricultural Education    Dates: 12 – 30 October 2015 (English & French)   Deadline for fellowship applicants: 20 March 2015. Deadline for applicants with own funds: 1 June 2015

9/03/2015


Research Fellowships and Conference Sponsorship: OECD Co-operative Research Programme (CRP)

Research Fellowships and Conference Sponsorship: OECD Co-operative Research Programme (CRP)    Deadline: 10 September 2015

9/03/2015


Call for applications: The Africa Biosciences Challenge Fund 2015

Call for applications: The Africa Biosciences Challenge Fund 2015    Deadline: 31 March 2015

9/03/2015


Call for Applications: 2015 Oxford Adaptation Academy

Call for Applications: 2015 Oxford Adaptation Academy    Deadline: 1 April 2015

22/02/2015


The Africa Biosciences Challenge Fund – Call for Applications 2015

The Africa Biosciences Challenge Fund – Call for Applications 2015    Deadline: 31 March 2015

22/02/2015


Food safety, innovation and quality in green agriculture: The way forward to food security for the Caribbean (call for abstracts and poster presentations)

From 19 – 24 July 2015, the Caribbean Food Crop Society (CFCS) will host its 51th Annual Meeting in  Paramaribo, Suriname in collaboration with the Anton de Kom University of Suriname and the Ministry of Agriculture and Husbandry. The CFCS advances and fosters Caribbean food production, processing and distribution to help improve the quality of life for the people of the Caribbean. Each year the society convenes an annual meeting in various countries and territories throughout the Caribbean region highlighting the areas most relevant to that particular country/territory. The meeting provides an opportunity for scolars, researchers, farmers, extension workers, growers, and other professionals associated with food production, distribution and policy. to exchanging information on research and technology. The call for abstracts is open till February 20, 2015

18/02/2015


The Africa Biosciences Challenge Fund – Call for Applications 2015

The Africa Biosciences Challenge Fund (ABCF) seeks applicants with innovative ideas for research projects (up to 12 months) aligned with national, regional or continental agricultural development priorities. ABCF is fellowship program that develops capacity for agricultural biosciences research in Africa and supports research projects that ultimately contribute towards increasing food and nutritional security and / or food safety in Africa. Applicants must be scientists or graduate students affiliated with a NARI or African University, and conducting research in the areas of food and nutritional security or food safety in Africa. Closing date for applications: March 31st 2015.

2/02/2015


TechWomen: supporting the next genration of women leaders in science and technology in Africa , Central Asia an the Middle East

TechWomen empowers, connects, and supports the next generation of women leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East by providing them the access and opportunity needed to advance their careers, pursue their dreams, and inspire women and girls in their communities. Through mentorship and exchange, TechWomen strengthens participants’ professional capacity, increases mutual understanding between key networks of professionals, and expands girls’ interest in STEM careers by exposing them to female role models.The application for the 2015 TechWomen program is now open! Deadline application: 10 February 2015

26/01/2015


Nestlé Creating Shared Value Prize 2016: Grants for Nutrition, Water & Rural Development

Nestlé Creating Shared Value Prize 2016: Grants for Nutrition, Water & Rural Development   Deadline: 28 February 2015

31/12/2014


Call for applications: International Climate Protection Fellowships

Call for applications: International Climate Protection Fellowships  Deadline: 15 March 2015

31/12/2014


Call for Contributions: World Food System Conference 2015

Call for Contributions: World Food System Conference 2015   Call by the World Food System Center of ETH Zurich for contributions to its international conference taking place on Monte Verità, Ascona, Switzerland from 21 to 26 June 2015

31/12/2014


Call for abstracts: Tackling world food system challenges: across disciplines, sectors and scales (World Food System Conference 2015)

Call for abstracts: Tackling world food system challenges: across disciplines, sectors and scales (World Food System Conference 2015)   Deadline: 22 February 2015

31/12/2014


Global Food Security Symposium: the Next Generation Delegation

The Chicago Council is accepting applications for its 'Next Generation Delegation” to attend the Global Food Security Symposium in April in Washington DC. Applications are due 15 January 2015

15/12/2014


Call for proposals for horticutulral projects in Guatamala

Partnering for Innovation and USAID/Guatemala have an open call for proposals for horticulture projects that will improve smallholders farmers' productivity and incomes. If your business or organization is registered in Guatemala and meets the requirements in the scope of work, please apply. For further instructions and guidance, please see SNAP cost notes and sample budget.

15/12/2014