Funding Opportunities

Funding Agency Funding Description Week of Opening/Deadline Web Links
International Climate Protection Fellowship (for prospective leaders from developing countries to research in Germany) The Fellowship provides stipend funding of up to 2670 EUR/month + additional benefits. The International Climate Protection Fellowship from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation provides fellowship funding for prospective leaders in climate protection to conduct a 1-year research project in Germany. Applicants must have at least a bachelor´s degree, demonstrated leadership skills, extensive experience (at least 48 months) in climate protection and be citizens of developing countries – see the full list of countries eligible for this award.

Intended for: 

Recipient qualification:Undergraduate degree

Discipline: 

Challenge: SDG13 – Climate Action

Current location: Developing nations

Activity location: Germany

Recipient citizenship: Developing Nations

 

Applications close on February 1, 2024. https://www.scientifyresearch.org/grant/international-climate-protection-fellowship-prospective-leaders-developing-countries-germany/

 

International Climate Protection Fellowship (for postdocs from developing countries to research in Germany) The Fellowship provides stipend funding of +2670 EUR/month + additional benefits. The International Climate Protection Fellowship from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation provides fellowship funding for postdoctoral fellows to conduct research on climate protection or climate-related resource conservation in Germany for 12-24 months. Applicants should have completed their doctoral degree on climate protection in the past 4 years and are citizens of developing countries – see full list of countries eligible for this award.

Grant type: Fellowship

Grant duration: 12-24 months

Indirect cost: Indirect costs included

Additional benefits: 

Current location: Developing nations

Activity location: Germany

Recipient citizenship: Developing Nations

Applications close on February 1, 2024. https://www.scientifyresearch.org/grant/international-climate-protection-fellowship-postdocs-developing-countries-germany/

 

Abel Visiting Scholar Program (mathematics | developing countries) Applicants may apply for up to 4400 EUR for 1 month. The Abel Visiting Scholar Program from the International Mathematical Union (IMU)’s Commission for Developing Countries (CDU) supports early-career mathematicians in developing countries to visit an international collaborator. The program is designed for post-doctoral mathematicians in the early stages of their professional careers. Applicants must hold at the time of application a PhD in mathematics, be based in a developing country at the time of application  hold a position in a university/ research institution be in the early stages of their professional careers, more precisely: the applicants should not yet be of full professorial rank but have a working contract in a university/ college and be under 35 years of age at the day of the application deadline.

Grant type: Travel Grant

Grant duration: 1 month

Indirect cost: Direct costs only

Additional benefits: Additional benefits – not applicable

Current location: Developing nations

Activity location: Global

Recipient citizenship: Global

Applications close on December 31, 2023. https://www.scientifyresearch.org/grant/abel-visiting-scholar-program-mathematics-developing-countries/

 

ERC Consolidator Grant (Europe + developing countries) The grant provides 2 million EUR for 5 years (including 25% indirect costs). The ERC Consolidator Grant from the European Research Council (ERC) supports new principal investigators who have 7 – 12 years of experience since completing their PhD. The Principal Investigators should be exceptional leaders in terms of originality and significance of their research contributions, and may be working in any academic discipline. Applicants may be of any nationality. The proposed research must be conducted at a public or private research organisation (known as a Host Institution/HI) in EU Member States or Associated Countries.

Intended for: Early-career principal investigators

Discipline: 

Applications close on December 12, 2023. https://www.scientifyresearch.org/grant/erc-consolidator-grant-europe-developing-countries/

 

 

Wellcome Career Development Awards (all disciplines – UK, Ireland & developing countries) The Award provides salary and research expenses for 8 years (does not include indirect costs). The Wellcome Career Development Awards from the Wellcome Trust enable researchers working on human life, health and wellbeing from the perspective of any discipline, to lead their own research program. There are no citizenship restrictions but researchers must have sponsorship from eligible research institutions in the UK, Ireland or low-or-middle income countries (except for China and India). Applicants must have completed at least one or two periods of research training after their initial training. Applicants may be in the first three years of their first independent research appointment.

Intended for: Early-career principal investigators

Recipient qualification: PhD

Discipline: All disciplines

Challenge: SDG3 – Good Health and Well-being

The next applications close on November 16, 2023. https://www.scientifyresearch.org/grant/wellcome-career-development-awards-all-disciplines-uk-ireland-developing-countries/

 

Wellcome Discovery Awards (all disciplines) The Award provides research expenses for up to 8 years (not including institutional indirect costs). The Wellcome Discovery Awards from the Wellcome Trust enable established researchers to address the challenges of and provide innovative solutions to human life, health and wellbeing from the perspective of any discipline. There are no citizenship restrictions but researchers must be based at eligible research institutions in the UK, Ireland or low-or-middle income countries (except for China and India).

Grant type: Research Grant

Intended for: 

Recipient qualificationPhD

Discipline: 

Challenge: 

Grant duration: 8 years

Grant amount: Research expenses

Indirect cost: Direct costs only

Additional benefits: Additional benefits – not applicable

Current location: Developing nations + others

Activity location: Developing nations + others

Recipient citizenship: Global

November 21, 2023 https://www.scientifyresearch.org/grant/wellcome-discovery-awards-all-disciplines/

 

2024 Early Career Women Scientists Awards (developing countries) 5 Awardees will be selected and each will receive a 5000 USD cash prize and all expenses covered trip to attend a relevant international conference. The OWSD – Elsevier Foundation Awards for Early Career Women Scientists in the Developing World are funded by the OWSD and The Elsevier Foundation and recognize the achievement of women scientists in the developing world who have made an impact on the research environment. Awardees must have completed their doctoral studies in the past 10 years and whose current scientific research is related to the area of water, sanitation and hygiene and to achieving the SDG6 (Clean water and sanitation). Awardees must have worked and lived in science and technology-lagging countries for 5 of the past 15 years. The eligible scientific fields include:

  • Agricultural Sciences
  • Astronomy, Space and Earth Sciences
  • Biological Systems and Organisms
  • Chemical Sciences
  • Computing and Information Technology
  • Engineering Sciences
  • Mathematical Sciences
  • Medical and Health Sciences (including Neurosciences)
  • Physics
  • Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology

 Current location: Developing nations

Activity location: Developing nations

Recipient citizenship: Global

Diversities: Female researchers only

Full application due:

October 8, 2023

https://www.scientifyresearch.org/grant/early-career-women-scientists-awards-developing-countries/

 

Innovation Fund (developing countries) Grant type: 

The Global Innovation Fund supports innovations that have the potential to address important development problems more effectively than existing approaches. Applications are accepted from any sector in any developing country. Any type of organisation may apply. This includes social enterprises, for-profit companies, non-profit organisations, government agencies, international organisations, and research institutions in any country.

Current location: Developing nations

Activity location: Developing nations

Recipient citizenship: Global

 

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and applicants are encouraged to submit at any time. https://www.scientifyresearch.org/grant/innovation-fund-developing-countries/

 

2024 Agricultural Greater Good Initiative grant

The Grand Prize winner will receive up to $350,000 of in-kind consumables and/or services at list price value on up to 1000 samples of your choice. The winner will be announced during the International Plant and Animal Genome Conference in January 2024. Eligibility and Requirements

The grant program is open to basic researchers in Agrigenomics at academic, for profit, or nonprofit institutions. Priority will be given to research that increases sustainability, productivity, and nutritional density of the world’s food supply.

In 400 words or less, provide an overview, a statement of work, and a description of the impact of your research. You may also include up to three figures, with legends, and a list of citations (with 200 word count limit).

In these sections, applicants should include:

  • Economic impact
  • Social impact
  • Collaborators
  • Nations represented
  • Technologies used
  • Other sources of funding

To be considered, all entries must:

  • Be in English
  • Be complete
  • Be an original work

Apply Here

The deadline for all 2024 applications is September 30, 2023. https://www.illumina.com/areas-of-interest/agrigenomics/community.html

 

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM): ACM Athena Lecturer Award (women computer scientists worldwide) The award includes 25,000 USD cash prize and conference attendance support to a major ACM conference. The ACM Athena Lecturer Award is supported by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) to recognizes the achievement of women computer scientists. Each year a preeminent woman computer scientist is honored as the Athena Lecturer.

Intended for: Mid-career researchersSenior researchers

Discipline: Computer science

Challenge: SDG5 – Gender Equality

Grant type: Award/Prize

DiversitiesFemale researchers only

Society membershipMembership not required

Current locationGlobal

Activity locationGlobal

Recipient citizenshipGlobal

Nominations close on December 15, 2023. https://www.scientifyresearch.org/grant/acm-athena-lecturer-award-women-computer-scientists-worldwide/

 

National Psoriasis Foundation: More than Skin Deep: Mental Health Grant (psoriasis worldwide) The grant provides up to 100,000 USD for 1 year (direct costs only). The More than Skin Deep: Mental Health Grant from the National Psoriasis Foundation supports researchers worldwide working on mental health in psoriatic disease. Applicants must hold an MD or PhD and are eligible to apply as a principal investigator according to their institution.

Intended for: 

Recipient qualification: 

Discipline: 

 Current location: Global

Activity location: Global

Recipient citizenship: Global

Applications close on February 1, 2024. https://www.scientifyresearch.org/grant/skin-deep-mental-health-grant-psoriasis-worldwide/

 

International Climate Protection Fellowship: Fellowship for prospective leaders and postdocs The fellowship facilitates the mutual exchange of knowledge, methods and techniques with hosts in Germany; this also extends to questions of practical applicability in your country of origin. We offer you

a monthly fellowship of €2,170, €2,470 or €2,670 in the programme line for prospective leaders – depending on your training and career level; a monthly fellowship of €2,670 in the programme line for postdoctoral researchers individual support during your stay in Germany additional financial support for example for accompanying family members, for travel expenses, for full private health insurance or for a German language course a three-week introductory event where you can connect with other climate protection fellows, visit businesses and research institutions, and attend cultural events in Germany

Are you working academically or practically in climate protection or climate-relevant resource conservation in your home country – a non-European developing or transition country (see list of countries, PDF)? Then we invite you to apply for an International Climate Protection Fellowship from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.

If you are a prospective leader you will do a one-year research-related project in Germany as part of your fellowship; if you are a postdoc, long-term academic research (12-24 months). It should focus on combating climate change, adaptation strategies, preserving ecosystems and biodiversity, or on the sustainable use of the seas and oceans. Sustainability topics relating to natural resources, resource-efficient consumption or urban development are also welcome.

We award up to 15 International Climate Protection Fellowships to prospective leaders and up to five to postdoctoral researchers each year. The fellowships are funded through the International Climate Initiative. The Initiative (IKI) became the responsibility of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) in 2022. The IKI programme cooperates with its founding ministry, the Federal Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV), as well as the Federal Foreign Office.

The closing date for the current application round is 1 February 2024. https://www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/apply/sponsorship-programmes/international-climate-protection-fellowship

 

Fogarty International Center: Infrastructure Development Training Programs for Critical HIV Research at Low-and Middle-Income Country Institutions The Award provides up to 94,000 USD/year (including 8% indirect costs) for up to 3 years. The Infrastructure Development Training Programs for Critical HIV Research at Low-and Middle-Income Country Institutions (G11 Clinical Trials Not Allowed) from the Fogarty International Center of the NIH supports scientific capacity of institutions in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) by enhancing the functional resources required to conduct HIV research on the evolving HIV epidemic in their countries. The NIH welcomes collaborative applications from U.S. and LMIC institutions to develop training programs to achieve technical, administrative, and financial management expertise required for one of several research infrastructure support functions considered critical to a successful high-quality research environment, including:

  • research administration and management,
  • research integrity oversight,
  • ethical review of research for the protection of human subjects,
  • laboratory animal welfare oversight, e) advanced laboratory instrument services,
  • health sciences library and information services, g) information and communications technology systems (ICT) for research,
  • biostatistics and data analysis,
  • technology transfer and intellectual property protection,
  • harassment and discrimination policy and prevention and
  • any area not mentioned above that justifiably will contribute to enhancing Institutional services that can support research activities.

An application may be submitted by a foreign institution in an eligible LMIC or by a domestic (U.S.) institution that demonstrates collaboration with an LMIC institution in an eligible LMIC(s). Collaboration should be documented by joint publications, grants, conferences, or previous research training activities.

Current location: Developing nations

Activity location: Developing nations

Recipient citizenship: Global

Letter of inquiry:
July 22, 2024Full application due:
August 22, 2024 
https://www.scientifyresearch.org/grant/infrastructure-development-training-programs-critical-hiv-research-lmic/

 

Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC): Technician Travel and Training Grant (chemistry) Grant type: Travel Grant

Grant duration:1 event

Grant amount:Up to 2000 GBP

The Technician Travel and Training Grant from the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) provides funding support for chemistry technicians to attend conferences, workshops and other training events. Applicants may apply for up to 2000 GBP. Applicants must be members of the RSC.

Discipline: Chemical engineering, Chemistry

Current location: Global

Activity location: Global

Recipient citizenship: Global

Applications are accepted all year round. https://www.scientifyresearch.org/grant/technician-travel-training-grant-chemistry/

 

Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC): Technician Skills Development Grant (chemistry worldwide) Grant amount: 7000 GBP The Technician Skills Development Grant from the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) provides funding support for chemistry technicians in all sectors (including industry, academia, education or research) to travel and build research collaborations, and/or to receive or to provide training. Applicants may apply for up to 7000 GBP for single or multiple visits of up to 3 months over a period of 2 years. Applicants must be members of the RSC. There are three assessment rounds per year.

Grant type: Education Grant, Travel Grant

Grant duration: Up to 3 months over 2 years

Current locationGlobal

Activity location: Global

Recipient citizenship: Global

Applications close on November 10, 2023. https://www.scientifyresearch.org/grant/technician-skills-development-grant-chemistry/

 

Wellcome Trust: Wellcome Discovery Awards (all disciplines)

Grant type: Research Grant The Wellcome Discovery Awards from the Wellcome Trust enable established researchers to address the challenges of and provide innovative solutions to human life, health and wellbeing from the perspective of any discipline. There are no citizenship restrictions but researchers must be based at eligible research institutions in the UK, Ireland or low-or-middle income countries (except for China and India). The Award provides research expenses for up to 8 years (not including institutional indirect costs).

Grant type: Research Grant

Grant duration: 8 years

Grant amount: Research expenses

 Current location: Developing nations + others

Activity location: Developing nations + others

Recipient citizenship: Global

Applications close on November 21, 2023. https://www.scientifyresearch.org/grant/wellcome-discovery-awards-all-disciplines/

 

The Association of Commonwealth Universities A total budget of GBP 10,000 is available for this grant scheme. This can be allocated as a number of smaller or larger grants.

 

The grants are available to help meet the costs of organising projects that promote the essential work of HR and the aims of the HR in HE Community. Institutions who might be willing to match or provide additional funds will be looked upon favourably, but this is not essential.

Applications are open for the third round of the Human Resources in Higher Education (HR in HE) Community Challenge Grants.

HR professionals continue to play a vital role in supporting university leaders, staff and students to navigate the challenges caused by COVID-19, as well as exploring future ways of working and learning.

In light of this, the ACU introduced the HR in HE Community Challenge Grants in 2021. The grants aim to support university HR practitioners in the ever-changing world of work by encouraging collaboration and promoting the sharing of good practices.

The grants can be used to support a diverse range of virtual or in-person projects, workshops, or events, such as:

  • Attending HR-related conferences and sharing learnings – NEW for 2023!
  • Creating and delivering relevant training and development for HR practitioners
  • Co-creating approaches/policies on HR issues, such as workforce planning, inclusion, mental health, international recruitment
  • Co-creating HR processes
  • Delivering webinars on pressing issues for HR practitioners
  • Benchmarking of good HR practice across the Commonwealth
  • ·Research projects

Who can apply?

The grants are available to staff at ACU member universities working in the area of human resources.

We encourage applicants to collaborate with other ACU member universities to promote further Commonwealth partnerships, but this is not essential.

Applications close: Monday 4 September 2023 https://www.acu.ac.uk/funding-opportunities/for-university-staff/grants/hr/

 

Jack Kimmel International Grant Program Projects are expected to be completed within one to two years. Grant award amounts are limited to a maximum of $10,000 and will vary depending upon the adjudged value of the project relative to the needs of the arboriculture community.

 

These grants are available to researchers whose work is primarily outside of the United States. Projects are expected to be completed within one to two years. Grant award amounts are limited to a maximum of $10,000 and will vary depending upon the adjudged value of the project relative to the needs of the arboriculture community. No project may receive more than one award from this program.

Note Well:  In 2023, TREE Fund’s Jack Kimmel International Grant program will be focused specifically on the three areas of emphasis listed below.  Although the three areas are firm but inclusion of topics within is open to discussion.  Contact our office sooner rather than later if you have questions.

Arboriculture: Theory and Practice  (to include pruning, fertilization, climbing, etc.)

Tree Health

Risk Assessment and mitigation (including all aspects of decay and structural integrity).

 Budget Elements, Including:

  • Institutional Compensation, Stipends and Benefits
  • Travel and Transportation
  • Equipment (e.g. Vehicles, Growth Chambers, Etc.)
  • Other Materials and Supplies (e.g. Paper, Ink, Etc.)
  • Contract Labor (Consultants, Speakers, Etc.)
  • Institutional Overhead (Maximum 10%)
  • Other/Miscellaneous
  • Cash or In-Kind Funding from Other Sources (Minimum 10%; unrecovered institutional overhead may be applied to meet this minimum)
Closing date: September 15, 2023. https://treefund.org/researchgrants/kimmel

 

Life Sciences Research Foundation- LSRF Postdoctoral Fellowship (life sciences USA) The fellowships provide three years of funding support, the total award is $231,000 USD ($77,000/year). The awardee’s salary/stipend total is $198,000 ($66,000/year) and a research allowance of $33,000 ($11,000/year) is provided. RESEARCH FUNDING:

The Postdoctoral Fellowship supported by the Life Sciences Research Foundation provides postdoctoral fellowship funding for life scientists. Applicants who are US citizens may use the fellowship funding at recognized research institutions worldwide; non-US citizens must conduct their research in the USA. Applicants must be within 5 years of completing their PhD.

Applications open on August 15, 2023, and close on October 1, 2023. https://www.scientifyresearch.org/grant/lsrf-postdoctoral-fellowship-life-sciences-usa/
AXA Research Fund-XA Chair (health, climate, environment and socioeconomics – worldwide) The Grant provides 5 years of funding support of up to 200,000 EUR / year. RESEARCH FUNDING:

The AXA Chair from the AXA Research Fund supports leading researchers around the world with innovative approaches to addressing challenges in health, climate, environment and socioeconomics. In particular, the research should address one of these areas:

Health

  • Artificial intelligence, data science & machine learning applied to health
  • Climate change & health
  • Demographics, longevity, and aging
  • Efficiency of healthcare systems
  • Infectious diseases & epidemics
  • Management of chronic & non- communicable diseases
  • Mental health
  • Micro and nano plastics & their effects on human health
  • Robotics & automation applied to health
  • Well-being, prevention, & personalized health

Environment

  • Artificial intelligence, data science & machine learning applied to the environment
  • Biodiversity & natural capital
  • Climate change & climate migration
  • Climate change & health
  • Natural catastrophes
  • Pollution
  • Responsible investment strategies & sustainable finance
  • Robotics, automation applied to climate and environment
  • Sustainable resource management / Sustainable cities

Socioeconomics

  • Artificial intelligence, data science & machine learning applied to socioeconomics
  • Behavioral economics
  • Blockchain
  • Cyber risk & protection
  • Economic and social inclusion
  • Financial risk modeling
  • Geopolitics
  • Inclusive finance
  • Robotics, automation applied to socioeconomics
  • Social & financial inclusion
  • Systemic risk
  • The macroeconomic & societal role of insurance

Applicants may be of any nationality and based at an academic institution in any country. Applicants must have completed their doctoral degree and at least 10 years of additional research experience.

Letters of intent are due on October 13, 2023, and invited full applications are due on November 21, 2023. https://www.scientifyresearch.org/grant/axa-chair-health-climate-environment-and-socioeconomics-worldwide/

 

American Chemical Society (ACS)-

The Camille & Henry Dreyfus Foundation

Grant amount:

5,000 USD (personal) + 10,000 USD (institution) + 1,500 USD travel expenses

The ACS Award for Encouraging Women into Careers in the Chemical Sciences is sponsored by The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation, and recognizes the accomplishments of individuals who have supported and empowered women´s interest in the chemical sciences and paving the way for careers as chemists or chemical engineers. Nominees may be from any professional setting, including and not limited to academia, industry, and government.

Recipient citizenship: Global

The next nomination deadline is November 1, 2023. https://www.scientifyresearch.org/grant/acs-award-encouraging-women-careers-chemical-sciences/

 

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation – Humboldt Research Fellowship (international researchers in Germany)

 

Grant amount:

2670 – 3170 EUR/month

 

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation´s Humboldt Research Fellowships are for postdoctoral and experienced researchers of all nationalities and all disciplines to conduct research in Germany (researchers who are German nationals may only apply if you have been abroad for longer than 10 years). Researchers with above-average qualifications are encouraged to apply. Researchers from developing countries whose research contributes to the sustainable development of their countries should apply for the Georg Forster Fellowship.

Recipient citizenship: Global

Full application due:

November 1, 2023

https://www.scientifyresearch.org/grant/humboldt-research-fellowship-international-researchers-in-germany/

 

Humanities in the European Research Area (HERA)- RESEARCH FUNDING

European call for proposals: Crisis – Perspectives from the Humanities (Switzerland)

Grant amount: Ca. 300,000 EUR The European call for proposals: Crisis – Perspectives from the Humanities from the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) supports Switzerland-based humanities researchers’ international research collaboration within Humanities in the European Research Area (HERA). This is part of the call titled; ”Crisis – Perspectives from the Humanities” from HERA and seeks transnational consortia to submit humanities-led proposals that address innovative outlooks on the phenomena of crises past and present. Each proposal must involve a minimum of four and a maximum of six principal investigators from four countries who are eligible for funding by their respective national/regional funding agency.

Grant type: Research Grant – Teams

Grant duration: Not specified

Grant amount: Ca. 300,000 EUR

Current location:  Switzerland

Activity location: Switzerland

Recipient citizenship: Global Researchers around the world, irrespective of citizenship.

Deadline for outline proposals: 21 September 2023, 14:00 CEST

Deadline for invited full proposals: 26 March 2024, 14:00 CET

https://www.scientifyresearch.org/grant/european-crisis-perspectives-humanities-switzerland/

 

Gender-Responsive Climate Finance Window Feasibility study: Grants range between USD 40,000 to USD 190,000.

 

Proof-of-concept: Grants range between USD 190,000 to USD 500,000.

The Gender-Responsive Climate Finance Window is now accepting Concept Notes for its Fall Round (Cycle 4) until October 5, 2023. Interested applicants can apply here. Convergence will review all concept note submissions and will invite select applicants to submit a full proposal for funding consideration.

Types of Funding Available

Applicants can apply for feasibility study or proof-of-concept funding.

Feasibility study

  • Grants range between USD 40,000 to USD 190,000.
  • Funding to explore the feasibility of the vehicle. For example, a combination of the following activities would be eligible:
    • Assessing the investability/bankability of the transaction
    • Conducting market scoping
    • Conducting a gender analysis and stakeholder consultations
    • Designing the vehicle structure
  • Promising feasibility studies funded through this window may be considered for follow-on proof-of-concept funding.

Feasibility study applications must be able to 1) present an initial vehicle structure and investment thesis, and 2) demonstrate early engagement with potential investors and relevant stakeholders.

Proof-of-concept

Grants range between USD 190,000 to USD 500,000.

If a feasibility study (or equivalent) has been completed, then funding would be provided to complete all design and structuring activities to launch the vehicle. For example, a combination of the following activities would be eligible:

  • Finalizing the capital structure and financial model
  • Fundraising and marketing activities with prospective investors
  • oFinal selection of implementing partners
  • Finalizing the legal structure and producing key documents needed to launch the vehicle
  • Development of a gender action plan (or equivalent) based on the gender analysis from prior feasibility work
  • Proof-of-concept applications will be expected to present 1) interest and ideally commitment from investors and relevant stakeholders to participate in the vehicle, and 2) a financial model.

Geography Any emerging market(s), eligible to receive official development assistance (ODA) according to the OECD-DAC List of ODA Recipients.

Submission Deadlines

Fall Round (Cycle 4): October 5, 2023

Winter Round (Cycle 5): date to be announced

https://www.convergence.finance/design-funding/open-window/gender-responsive-climate-finance-window

 

Ocean Conservation Trust Grants The maximum grant awarded per application will be £5000. Our Grants Programme

We give small grants to organisations or individuals that operate projects to further the goals and programmes of the Ocean Conservation Trust.

Projects can be research-based, educational or community events – the unifying theme is that the project must contribute towards a healthy Ocean.

Who can apply?

  • Applications will be accepted from all sectors of society; there are no restrictions upon age range or abilities of groups carrying out the projects.
  • Student projects that are mainly requesting funds for travel or equipment will not be funded, however.
  • There is no geographical restriction on where projects might be located, or where applications might come from. Consideration will be given to projects operating at every scale, but priority will be given to local and national initiatives.
  • Applications will be accepted from other charities, organizations, schools, colleges and individuals.
  • Each funding call will be themed, projects that link with the theme are more likely to be selected by the Trustees.

Application Process:

To apply for a grant, you must complete the application form that you can download from the Ocean Conservation Trust website – www.oceanconservationtrust.org/applications-for-ocean-grants.

Applications close – 12pm, Sunday 15th October, 2023 https://oceanconservationtrust.org/ocean-advocacy/applications-for-ocean-conservation-trust-grants

 

Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF): Doc.CH (PhD scholarship – social science & humanities – Switzerland) The grant provides a salary stipend and project-related costs for up to 4 years. The Doc.CH program from the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) supports promising researchers who would like to write a doctoral thesis on a topic of their own choice in the humanities and social sciences in Switzerland. The applicant must hold a master’s degree. If the applicant is not a Swiss national, the master’s degree must be from a Swiss higher education institution.

Intended for: Doctoral students

Discipline: Humanities|Social sciences

Challenge: SDG4 – Quality Education

Recipient qualification: Master’s degree

Current location: Switzerland

Activity location: Switzerland

Recipient citizenship: Global

Applications close on  September 15 every year.

The next applications close on September 15, 2023.

https://www.scientifyresearch.org/grant/doc-ch-phd-scholarship-social-science-humanities-switzerland/

 

U.S Embassy in Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga, and Tuvalu Typical approved proposals range from US$5,000-$15,000.

 

The Public Diplomacy Section at the U.S. Embassy Suva considers small grant requests on a quarterly basis (pending funding availability).

The grant proposals must benefit Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga or Tuvalu and address one of the Embassy Goals listed below.

Embassy Goals:

  1. Strengthen alliances and partnerships with Pacific Islands, like-minded countries, and regional institutions to advance a more resilient, prosperous, and secure Pacific region.
  2. Increase cooperation with Pacific Islands on climate and other global environmental issues, and foster more healthy, educated, and resilient populations.
  3. Advance more inclusive and sustainable growth and promote free and fair trade and transparent investment that improve lives of Americans and people around the world.
  4. Strengthen the efficacy and inclusivity of democratic institutions and support a resilient, viable civil society and independent media.

Following the review, results will be communicated via email. If your proposal is selected we will meet to negotiate the grant, discuss requirements and request further information.

Public Diplomacy Grants will not fund:
1. Commercial proposals
2. Proposals over $15,000 unless they are particularly strong from a previously successful grantee
3. Proposals that do not benefit communities in Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga or Tuvalu
4. Proposals that do not address embassy or public diplomacy goals.

If you are interested in applying for a small grant please download the Application Form and submit it to PDsuva@state.gov.

Proposals will be reviewed by a committee on the following timeline:
• Received October 1-December 31 – Reviewed in early January
• Received January 1-March 31 – Reviewed in early April
• Received April 1-June 30 – Reviewed in early July
• Received July 1-September 30 – Reviewed in early October

 

 

 

 

 

 

https://fj.usembassy.gov/education-culture/grants/

 

Humanities in the European Research Area (HERA)- RESEARCH FUNDING

Project grant for international research collaboration within HERA (Sweden | humanities)

The grant provides funding up to 1.1 million SEK/year for a maximum of 3.3 million SEK. The Project grant for international research collaboration within HERA from the Swedish Research Council (Vetenskapsrådet) supports Sweden-based humanities researchers’ international research collaboration within Humanities in the European Research Area (HERA). This is part of the call titled; ”Crisis – Perspectives from the Humanities”.

Grant type: Research Grant – Teams

Grant duration: Not specified

Grant amount: Up to 3.3 million SEK

Current location:  Sweden

Activity location: Sweden

Recipient citizenship: Global Researchers around the world, irrespective of citizenship

Letter of inquiry:

September 21, 2023

Full application due:

March 26, 2024

https://www.scientifyresearch.org/grant/project-grant-international-research-collaboration-hera-sweden-humanities/

 

Wildlife Acoustics GRANT PROGRAM Wildlife Acoustics may award up to $12,000 worth of eligible products to selected grant recipients worldwide every quarter.

 

Individual applicants may request products and software licenses totaling up to $4,000 quarterly. We will highlight grant recipients and their projects on our website and social media platforms.

 

Eligible Products:

RECORDERS

Song Meter Micro

Song Meter Mini Acoustic Recorder

Song Meter Mini Bat Ultrasonic Recorder

ECHO METER TOUCH 2 for Android

ECHO METER TOUCH 2 PRO for Android

 

SOFTWARE

Kaleidoscope Pro Analysis Software

 

MICS & ACCESSORIES

Lithium-ion battery lid for Song Meter Mini

Lithium-ion 18650 batteries (one pair) for MINI family recorders with Lithium Lid

Replacement Windscreens (one pair) including clips

Acoustic Microphone Stub for Mini family

Song Meter Mini Security Bracket

Ultrasonic Calibrator for Ultrasonic Microphones

Wildlife Acoustics is proud to offer a grant program to support the advancement of wildlife research, habitat monitoring, and environmental conservation. Our quarterly grant program provides scientists with bioacoustics research tools to further their study of bats, birds, amphibians, and other vocal wildlife.

 

NEW! Kaleidoscope-Pro Only Grant Option

We are happy to announce a new addition to our grant program! In response to overwhelming demand, we have established a “Kaleidoscope Pro-only” grant option for our esteemed applicants. We value your commitment to making a positive impact and understand that time is of the essence, so we have streamlined these applications to get you back in the field (or lab!) quicker. Here are some highlights:

  • Streamlined application for those wanting Kaleidoscope Pro only
  • Unlimited Kaleidoscope Pro licenses for eligible applicants
  • One-year, annual memberships awarded quarterly
  • Applicants may reapply

How to Apply

You can apply for our grant here

All sections of the application must be completed in English.

You must include one letter of recommendation (written in English); however, you may submit up to two letters of recommendation and/or letters of reference that you feel would be helpful. (Note: a letter of recommendation/reference is not required for Kaleidoscope Pro-only grant applications.)

You will be asked to include a copy of your organization’s certificate/tax exemption letter showing tax-exempt and charitable or educational status. For countries without these, you will be responsible for covering any applicable taxes.

If you are unable to complete the application all at once, you can save your work and come back later to finish and submit your application.

If you have previously applied for a grant and were not awarded, you are welcome to apply again.

Application Deadline: November 15, 2023

Awarded by: December 30, 2023

https://www.wildlifeacoustics.com/grant-program

 

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation – RESEARCH FUNDING

International Climate Protection Fellowship (for postdocs from developing countries to research in Germany)

The Fellowship provides stipend funding of +2670 EUR/month + additional benefits. The International Climate Protection Fellowship from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation provides fellowship funding for postdoctoral fellows to conduct research on climate protection or climate-related resource conservation in Germany for 12-24 months. Applicants should have completed their doctoral degree on climate protection in the past 4 years and are citizens of developing countries – see full list of countries eligible for this award.

Current location: Developing nations

Activity location: Germany

Recipient citizenship: Developing Nations

Legal working rights: Working rights required or implied

Full application due:

February 1, 2024

https://www.scientifyresearch.org/grant/international-climate-protection-fellowship-postdocs-developing-countries-germany/