Posts in Grants/Competitions/Awards

11
Jun '21
L’Oreal – UNESCO For Women in Science Program 2021

  Opportunity: L’Oreal – UNESCO For Women in Science Program 2021 Type: Doctoral and Postdoctoral grants Location: South Africa Who Can Apply: South African citizens   Partners: UNESCO Award(s) of the Prize: 5 endowments for doctoral students 2 endowments for post-doctoral candidates Amount per Endowment: R80,000 for doctorates R160,000 for post-doctorates Main Eligibility Criteria Having […]

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11
Jun '21
IsDB-TWAS Joint Research & Technology Transfer Grant 2021: Quick-Response Research on COVID-19

  Opportunity: IsDB-TWAS Joint Research & Technology Transfer Grant 2021: Quick-Response Research on COVID-19 Type: Research Grant Value: $50,000 per research group Who Can Apply: PhD holders from IsDB member countries   The COVID-19 pandemic is a global crisis, affecting human health as well as economies and societies worldwide. TWAS and the Islamic Development Bank […]

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11
Jun '21
The Microsoft AI for Accessibility Program

  Opportunity: The Microsoft AI for Accessibility Program Type: Grant Location: United States Who Can Apply: Software developers, NGOs, researchers, academics, inventors from anywhere in the world   Empower your work through grants, investments of technology, and expertise. We work with partners in four important areas of focus: Education: Restricted educational opportunities and unmet classroom […]

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10
Jun '21
African Union (AU) Innovating Education in Africa 2021 Grants

  Opportunity: Innovating Education in Africa 2021 Grants Type: Research Grant Value: Up to $100,000 Who Can Apply: Candidates who are citizens of African Union member states   Background Innovating Education in Africa (IEA) was established in 2018 by the African Union (AU) with the aim of identifying, promoting and supporting the systemic adoption and […]

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09
Jun '21
Seed Grant for New African Principal Investigators (SG-NAPI)

Grant: Seed Grant for New African Principal Investigators (SG-NAPI) Type: Grant for Scientists Value: USD 67,700 Location: Who Can Apply: Candidates with minimum degree held PhD in this field Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Information Computer Technology, Mathematics, Medical Sciences and Physics with an Age limit of 40   About The Grant With the […]

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07
Jun '21
International Curriculum awards at Brock University Canada

Scholarship: International Curriculum awards Type: Undergraduate Value: $1,000 Location: Canada Who Can Apply: International students   About The Scholarship Our largest award is the Brock Scholars awards. These awards are automatic and open to every incoming student from anywhere in the world. To qualify, you must be entering your first undergraduate program (no previous post-secondary […]

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06
Jun '21
Sanlam Actuarial Science Bursary Award 2021/2022 for Young South Africans

Opportunity: Sanlam Actuarial Science Bursary Value: Full Tuition Type: Undergraduate Location: South Africa Who Can Apply: South Africans   Sanlam Bursaries For 100 years we have been in the business of planning futures – it is more than our job, it is our trade. Our attitude is one of proper dedication to doing what we […]

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11
Dec '20
U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) Women Building Peace Award 2021 ($10,000 prize)

Nominations are open for the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) Women Building Peace Award 2021. The USIP’s Women Building Peace Award honors the inspiring work of women peacebuilders whose courage, leadership, and commitment to peace stand out as beacons of strength and hope. USIP’s Women Building Peace Award represents the Institute’s commitment to highlighting the vital role of […]

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11
Dec '20
Apply for the Keeling Curve Prize 2021 (up to $25,000)

Applications are open for the Keeling Curve Prize 2021. Each year, they locate and fund the best climate solutions the world has to offer. Their goal is to bend the Keeling Curve. To that end, they’re looking for projects with a proven track record of taking greenhouse gases out of the atmosphere. They have developed five […]

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11
Dec '20
Arrell Global Food Innovation Awards 2021 ($100,000 CAD)

Nominations are open for the Arrell Global Food Innovation Awards 2021. The Arrell Global Food Innovation Awards recognize global excellence in food innovation and community impact. Arrell Food Institute recognizes global leaders who are ensuring future food security for the planet, and hopes to inspire new leaders to take bold steps towards change. Scientific excellence and […]

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11
Dec '20
British Council Science, Perceptions and International Trust Research Program 2021

Applications for the British Council Science, Perceptions and International Trust Research Program 2021 is now on. The British Council seeks to commission an organisation or consultant to produce a high-quality piece of research addressing if and how science, perceptions and international trust engender attraction and international collaboration, and to what extent. The opportunity is for […]

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11
Dec '20
British Council UK-ASEAN Partnerships and Exchanges Baseline Research Grant 2021

Apply for British Council UK-ASEAN Partnerships and Exchanges Baseline Research Grant 2021. The UK-ASEAN Partnerships and Exchanges Baseline Research Grant will fund research that assesses the quality and quantity of existing tertiary education partnerships and exchanges between the UK and fifteen countries and territories in East and Southeast Asia. Through this scheme, they aim to: facilitate the […]

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11
Dec '20
Lafarge Africa’s National Essay Competition 2020 for Young Nigerians

Applications are open for the Lafarge Africa’s National Essay Competition 2020. To celebrate the 60th anniversary of Nigeria and the 60th anniversary of LAP in Nigeria, LAP is organising a national essay competition. The theme for the essay competition is “Building the Nigeria of my dreams”, which is in line with LAP’s nation building initiative, […]

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14
Nov '20
British Council Researcher Links Climate Challenge Grants 2020

Applications are open for the British Council Researcher Links Climate Challenge Grants 2020. Combating climate change and its impact is critical for promoting global sustainable development. This call is one of many activities the British Council is delivering in the run up to COP26 (the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties) which takes […]

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24
Sep '20
Enterprise Singapore Energy Innovation Challenge 2020 (Up to S$1M of funding support)

Enterprise Singapore Energy Innovation Challenge 2020 is an opportunity to collaborate and cross-develop your new solutions with other innovative companies and energy industry experts. Are you ready to take on a challenge by using the best technology and a unique approach? Enterprise Singapore (ESG), in association with energy company partners, government agencies, and innovators, is […]

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24
Sep '20
Earth Journalism Network Biodiversity Media Grants 2020

Applications are open for the Earth Journalism Network Biodiversity Media Grants 2020. This new round of grant is for journalist networks, media organizations, civil society organizations or academic institutions that are working to improve media coverage of biodiversity and conservation issues in countries where information is most under threat and most urgently needed. The Biodiversity […]

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23
Sep '20
American Association of University Women (AAUW) Career Development Grants 2020/2021

You can now apply for the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Career Development Grants 2020/2021. The Career Development Grants provide funding to women who hold a bachelor’s degree and are preparing to advance or change careers or re-enter the workforce in education, health and medical sciences, or social sciences. AAUW originally designed Career Development […]

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22
Sep '20
Alibaba Cloud Global AI Innovation Challenge 2020 (Total of $116,000 in Prizes)

The Alibaba Cloud Global AI Innovation Challenge is an open competition for global AI developers, researchers, startups and solution providers to make and/or enhance their products or projects based on machine learning using PAI. As cloud and AI technologies are shaping all industries globally and driving numerous innovations, Alibaba Cloud has launched the Machine Learning […]

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