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Social Science Research Council seeks applications for the Eurasia Program Fellowships from scholars at various stages of their research
The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is an independent nonprofit organization working towards the advancement of social science research and scholarship. Founded in New York City in 1923 as the world’s first national coordinating body of the social sciences, it is today an international resource for interdisciplinary, innovative public social science.
Social Science Research Council seeks applications for the Eurasia Program Fellowships from scholars at various stages of their research
The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is an independent nonprofit organization working towards the advancement of social science research and scholarship. Founded in New York City in 1923 as the world’s first national coordinating body of the social sciences, it is today an international resource for interdisciplinary, innovative public social science.
SSRC is currently accepting applications for the Eurasia Program offering three types of fellowship support in 2011, providing financial and academic support to graduate students in the early stages of dissertation development (Pre-Dissertation Awards), Ph.D. candidates near completion of their doctoral programs in the social sciences and related humanities (Dissertation Development Awards), and young scholars within five years of the completion of their Ph.D (Post-Doctoral Research Awards).
Centre for Advanced Study, Sofia seeks applications from International Social Sciences and Humanities Scholars for Advanced Academia Fellowships Source Link: http://www.fundsforngos.org/fellowships-2/centre-advanced-study-sofia-seeks-applications-interna
The Centre for Advanced Study (CAS) Sofia, Bulgaria is an independent institution promoting excellent scholarship and academic cooperation for research in the Social Sciences and the Humanities. It aims to attract young talents as well as outstanding senior scholars by offering institutional conditions conducive to innovative research, intellectual creativity and dialogue, thereby supporting the formation of new regional elites. Through its strong interdisciplinary and international orientation it seeks to integrate national and regional scholarship in cross-cultural research on pan-European and global scale.
IE and Intermón Oxfam seek applications for the Master in Global Environmental Change 2011-12 Scholarship program Source Link: http://www.fundsforngos.org/scholarships-2/intermn-oxfam-seek-applications-master-global-environmental-change-201112-scholarshi
E is an international institution dedicated to educating business leaders through programs based on their core values of global focus, entrepreneurial spirit and a humanistic approach.
IE Foundation in collaboration with Intermón Oxfam is now seeking applications from eligible candidates from around the globe for a new series of scholarships for the 2011-2012 edition of the Master in Global Environmental Change.
Scholarships are intended for candidates committed and interested in the global environmental change and its effects.
Scholarships are available for two (2) fellowships covering 50% of tuition fees for the Master in Global and Environmental Change program. These fellows shall dedicate 250 hours to Intermón Oxfam initiatives over the academic year.
Bioversity International seeks Research Proposals for Vavilov–Frankel Fellowships 2012 from eligible candidates in low and medium income countries
Bioversity International, based in Rome, Italy, undertakes, encourages and supports research aimed at enhancing the sustainable use and conservation of agricultural biodiversity to the world’s most vulnerable communities through:
- better nutrition, especially in developing countries
- sustainable farming practices, to secure our future food supplies
- conservation and use, to ensure that everyone can grow the food they need
NED Grants Program for the Promotion of Human Rights and Democracy
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) provides direct grants to NGOs working around the world in the field of human rights, an independent media, the rule of law and for the advancement of democratic goals.
Activist organizations in diverse situations, such as transitional countries where the goal is democratic consolidation, authoritarian countries where the goals are liberalization, and the protection of human rights are encouraged to apply for financial support.
Each year, NED makes more than 1,000 grants to support the projects of non-governmental groups abroad who are working for democratic goals in more than 90 countries.
How to apply for Commonwealth Foundation’s Civil Society Responsive Grants…
If your organization is planning a regional or international workshop or an exchange visit to another NGO or project, but you are in need of grant support, then one of the best possible options is applying for the Commonwealth Foundation’s Civil Society Responsive Grants.
The Commonwealth Foundation is an inter-governmental organization supported by Commonwealth governments to provide support towards strengthening of civil society for sustainable development, democracy and intercultural learning within the commonwealth countries. It has grantmaking programmes for NGOs specifically for supporting activities that involve intercultural exchange: such as short training courses, workshops, seminars, conferences, cultural festivals, exchanges and study visits in other Commonwealth countries.
Travel grants. Complication of where NGO's can seek travel grants.
UNESCO Travel Grants for 12th International Public Communication of Science and Technology Conference (PCST 2012): Call for Applications.
Website: http://www.fundsforngos.org/category/travel-grants/
How to apply for DFID Global Poverty Action Fund’s Impact Window Funding
The Impact Window grant opportunity from the UK Department for International Development (DFID) under the Global Poverty Action Fund (GPAF) has a focus on supporting NGOs registered in 27 countries across Asia and Africa.
To find out if your country is eligible to apply please follow this link: http://www.dfid.gov.uk/Documents/funding/gpaf/GPAF-Org-Project-Countries-July%202011.pdfHow to apply for UNFPII's Trust Fund for Indigenous People
The Impact Window grant opportunity from the UK Department for International Development (DFID) under the Global Poverty Action Fund (GPAF) has a focus on supporting NGOs registered in 27 countries across Asia and Africa. To find out if your country is eligible to apply please visit this link: http://www.dfid.gov.uk/Documents/funding/gpaf/GPAF-Org-Project-Countries-July%202011.pdf
How to write a proposal for funding
A proposal is an essential marketing document that helps cultivate an initial professional relationship between an organization and a donor over a project to be implemented. The proposal outlines the plan of the implementing organization about the project, giving extensive information about the intention...
Website: http://www.fundsforngos.org/how-to-write-a-proposal/introduction-to-proposal-writing/
How to write a proposal for a community livelihood development project
Strengthening livelihoods, especially ensuring food security and increasing income opportunities for local communities, is one of the core responsibilities of NGOs working in poor and developing countries. As many efforts are made in this direction, small organizations continue to face challenges in developing a plan or a project proposal...
How to write proposals about projects addressing climate change
As issues related to climate change and global warming start to occupying large spaces on our tables, it is high time that we also made preparations to address them in a holistic manner. Many NGOs are not yet ready to equip themselves with information on climate change...
Funds for NGOs
Website offering information on grants, resources & sustainability for International Development
Website: http://www.fundsforngos.org/
Cash and Vouchers Manual
This manual defines processes, procedures, safeguards and standards to guide the application of cash and vouchers in WFP. This first edition manual will be later revised to incorporate feedback from further experience gained from the field.
Website: http://www.wfp.org
