Research in Central AfricaFrench Institute of Development Research (IRD) and AUF (L'Agence universitaire de la Francophonie) jointly call for research projects in
Central Africa on three themes: population health and well-being;
biodiversity and biosphere sciences; and water and sanitation. The objective is to build greater research capacity in the forested zones of the region, particularly through strong North-South consortia. The focus countries are Cameroon, Dem Rep Congo, and Gabon. The deadline for applications is
31 October 2015Biodiversity Information for DevelopmentGlobal Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) invites proposals for funding from Sub-Saharan Africa: (i) national grants of up to €60 thousand that seek to establish or strengthen national biodiversity information facilities, and to
increase the biodiversity data about the country to respond to national priorities; (ii) regional grants of up to €30 thousand that establish or strengthen international partnerships of three or more partners per consortium to increase biodiversity data relevant for regional biodiversity conservation priorities; and (iii) small biodiversity data mobilization grants of up to €5 thousand that seek to mobilize biodiversity data relevant for biodiversity conservation priorities. The deadline for initial concept notes is
20 November 2015Fish and Wildlife Africa Program 2016The program "Wildlife Without Borders" includes a regional component for Africa. Funding in 2016 will focus on projects that impact
wildlife populations in the following countries:
Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Central African Republic, Congo, Dem Rep Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Rwanda, and São Tomé and Príncipe. The announcement defines themes by country, sub-region, and wildlife species. Applications are open to qualified individuals; multi-national secretariats; institutions of higher education; and nonprofit NGOs. The application deadline is 15 January 2016
Fellowships/scholarshipsBorlaug Fellowships 2016The U.S. Department of Agriculture welcomes applications for the 2016 Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program. The program offers training and
collaborative research opportunities to scientists, researchers, and policymakers from 32 developing countries. Themes include soil and water management; agricultural genetics and breeding; livestock health and management; agricultural processing; biotechnology; climate change; biofuels; and others (varying by eligible countries). Fellows work with a mentor at a U.S. university, research center, or government agency -- usually for 8-12 weeks. The U.S. mentor later visits the fellow’s home institution to continue collaboration. The application deadline is
15 November 2015TROPIMUNDO Masters Program in Tropical Biodiversity and EcosystemsTROPIMUNDO 2016-2017 is a 2-year Erasmus Mundus masters program in
tropical biodiversity and ecosystems. Students alternate their semesters between consortium universities in Europe (Belgium, France, Italy) and tropical regions outside Europe (Malaysia, Australia, Cameroon). Applicants should have an internationally accepted bachelor’s degree in biology, natural sciences, environmental sciences, or equivalent. The EC provides a certain number of full scholarships for EU and non-EU students. The deadline for applications (with scholarships) is
29 November 2015African Diaspora FellowshipsThe Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program offers short-term fellowships to African-born academics at universities in the USA and Canada
to collaborate with African universities in research, curriculum co-development, and/or graduate student training. Project requests to host scholars are submitted online by African higher education institutions in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda. Scholars whose discipline and expertise fit the activities and objectives proposed in a project request may be matched with the project. Scholars need to apply by
08 December 2015.
International FellowshipsRothamsted International is a charity supporting sustainable agriculture in developing countries. The Rothamsted International Fellowship Scheme has supported around 140 scientists from more than 30 different countries. The program seeks to promote the
exchange of skills and technologies between scientists from developing countries and Rothamsted Research. Applications are completed jointly by the candidate and a Rothamsted Project Leader. The next deadline for applications is
14 December 2015Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research (PEER)PEER brings together the U.S. Agency for International Development, the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, and other agencies of the U.S. government to address critical challenges in international development. PEER invites scientists in developing countries to work with U.S.
collaborators in research and capacity building on priority topics defined by regions, countries, and subject areas. The subject areas include transboundary water resources, renewable energy, fisheries, biodiversity, and others. Applicants must be based at academic institutions, non-profit organizations, or government-managed research laboratories, centers, or institutes in eligible countries. Applicants need to have at least one research partner in the U.S. that has grant funding from the U.S. government. Awards for single institutions are anticipated to range from US$40 thousand to US$80 thousand per year for one to three years. Multiple-institution awards may range from US$80 thousand to US$100 thousand per year for up to three years. The deadline for pre-proposals is
15 January 2016Postdoctoral Fellowships on Innovative Methods and Metrics for Agriculture and NutritionThe Leverhulme Center for Integrative Research on Agriculture and Health supports the research partnership, "
Innovative Methods and Metrics for Agriculture and Nutrition Actions" (IMMANA). IMMANA intends to accelerate the scientific evidence needed to guide changes in global agriculture to feed the world’s population. Most of the fellowships will focus on fieldwork
in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, developing and applying new measurement techniques adapted to the analysis of specific interventions. Eligible applicants will have completed a doctorate in any field related to agriculture, nutrition, and health within three years of the proposed start date. IMMANA strongly encourages applications from female candidates who are citizens of low- and middle-income countries. The deadline for concept notes is
01 February 2016Graduate Studies for Africans at Michigan State University 2016The MasterCard Foundation funds citizens and residents of Sub-Saharan Africa for graduate studies at Michigan State University, USA. The fields of study at MSU include agriculture and natural resources; veterinary medicine; natural sciences; and many others. The deadline for completed applications is
01 February 2016Scholarships and Training Grants 2016-2017The French-language universities of Belgium award 130 scholarships and about 70 training grants each year in the ARES program to applicants from developing countries. Subjects include aquaculture; tropical animal and plant resources; environmental management; management of natural hazards; and others. Eligibility requirements are defined by age, previous education, and nationality. The eligible countries are
Benin, Bolivia,
Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia,
Cameroon, Cuba,
Dem Rep Congo, Ecuador, Haïti, Indonesia,
Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Niger, Peru, Philippines,
Rwanda, Senegal, and Vietnam. The deadline for applications (French, English) is
10 February 2016Call International Master Programmes (ICP) 2016Flemish universities in Belgium also propose training programmes and courses for key-persons from developing countries. Deadline submission project proposals at the level of the Flemish universities (ICOS of the university). The applications will open approximately in
October-November 2015. The to-year Master programmes include: Nutrition and Rural Development ; Physical Land Resources ; Aquaculture ; Biology - Specialisation Human Ecology ; Statistics - Specialisation Biostatistics ; Environmental Sanitation ; Nematology ; Food Technology ; Molecular Biology ; Water Resources Engineering ; Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management (Oceans & Lakes). The deadline for applications is
10 February 2016. Training programmes (1-4 months): The programme for training programmes 2016 will be announced
on this page in
December 2015.
AWARDS & O T H E RSustainable Living Young Entrepreneur AwardsAshoka, Unilever, and their partners welcome innovations from young innovators (ages 18 to 35) worldwide who are tackling one or more of the following UN Millennium Development Goals: no poverty;
zero hunger; gender equality; clean water and sanitation;
affordable and clean energy; decent work and economic growth;
responsible consumption and production; and climate action. Six finalists will each receive cash prizes of €10 thousand, along with support and mentoring. One winner will receive €50 thousand and will be awarded the HRH The Prince of Wales Young Sustainability Entrepreneur Prize, plus support and mentoring. The application deadline is
18 November 2015 Canadian Collaboration for Innovative Research and Knowledge SharingCanada's IDRC aims to support one or a group of Canadian civil society organization(s) in their engagement with partner organizations in low- and middle-income countries and/or in Canada to build knowledge, research, and skills in areas related to IDRC’s strategic and thematic priorities. These priorities include
environment, agriculture, natural resources, and others. Eligibility for funding extends to Canadian civil society organizations that are incorporated and headquartered in Canada (excluding universities, colleges, and hospitals), and that produce research and share knowledge for development. The grant is CAD$1 million for three years. The deadline for applications is
18 November 2015Awards for African Conservation 2016The Tusk Conservation Awards highlight achievements of individuals working for conservation in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Prince William Award for Conservation in Africa is awarded to a distinguished individual for exceptional contribution over a minimum of ten years. The Tusk Award for Conservation in Africa is awarded to an individual with a minimum of five years experience who has demonstrated a considerable
commitment to conservation, and who has already made a significant impact. The Tusk Wildlife Ranger Award recognises the dedication and commitment of an individual who works in the field on a daily basis protecting Africa’s wildlife. The deadline for nominations is
01 March 2016.Africa TechnoThis is an annual event organized by CVT Valorisation Sud and its partners in Africa. It is a unique regional forum about
innovation, promotion and transfer of technologies in Africa. The 7th edition of Africa TECHNO, enhanced by the 6 previous technological B2B meetings in West and Central Africa (Senegal, Burkina Faso, Cameroon), takes place this year in South Africa: *23-27 November 2015* During this event, technologies from Africa, France and Europe will be made available to the various economic Actors. The holders of technologies interested must submit their applications on the site (in EN or FR): by
30 October 2015Approvisionnement des unités de transformation agroalimentaire en Afrique de l'OuestComité Français pour la Solidarité Internationale anime un processus participatif de capitalisation d’innovations locales et paysannes, autour de la question du « Consommer local » : comment l’agriculture familiale durable peut-elle nourrir les villes ouest-africaines ? Une discussion en ligne a eu lieu au printemps dernier. Y ont participé des membres du réseau Pafao (du nom du programme conjoint CFSI /
Fondation de France de Promotion de l’agriculture familiale en Afrique de l’Ouest. Le thème en était : l’approvisionnement des unités de transformation. Elle abordait des problèmes communs qui sont des obstacles au changement d’échelle des innovations portées par les projets. Suite à la trentaine de contributions, nous avons produit une synthèse de 6 pages.
Elle se trouve en ligne ici