Call for Applications: Microsoft Airband Grant Initiative (fund to overcome barriers to affordable internet access) 2018

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Spread the loveThe Microsoft Airband is an opportunity for small businesses expanding affordable internet access. Application Deadline: 31st January 2018 Eligible Countries: All About the Award: Internet connectivity is an increasingly critical part of accessing a better education, jobs and health care, and in participating in the 21st century economy. Yet, with more than half of the world’s population … Read more

IITA Research Fellowships for Young Academics and Professionals ($10,000 grants for the study of Youth Engagement in Agribusiness and Rural Economic Activities in Africa) 2018

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Spread the love IITA is pleased to announce 20 research fellowships for 2018. This is an action-oriented fellowship for young academics and professionals, and students at the post-course work/research stage of their programs. Application Deadline: 28th February 2018  About the Award: The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) received a three-year research grant for “Enhancing capacity to … Read more

Apply: MasterCard Foundation Fund for Rural Prosperity Competition 2017

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Spread the loveThe 2017 MasterCard Foundation Fund for Rural Prosperity Competition seeks to support innovative financial products, services or processes from organizations that will design, pilot and test new ideas, as well as those that aim to expand proven ideas into new geographies or a new customer segment in rural and agricultural areas. Application Deadline: … Read more

Newton Advanced Fellowships for Early Career Researchers 2018

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Spread the loveThis scheme provides established international researchers with an opportunity to develop the research strengths and capabilities of their research group through training, collaboration and reciprocal visits with a partner in the UK. The skills and knowledge gained should lead to changes in the wellbeing of communities and increased economic benefits. Application Deadline: 28th February … Read more

AuthorAID Travel Grants for Researchers in Developing Countries 2018

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Spread the loveAuthorAID announces its second round of small travel grants to support researchers in developing countries with travel and workshops. AuthorAID plans to award five travel grants of US$1,500 each for early-career researchers to present their research at an academic conference. Application Deadline: 3rd January 2018. Eligible Countries: Developing Countries To Be Taken At (Country): About … Read more

Canadian Government Laboratories Program Visiting Fellowship for Emerging Scientists 2018

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Spread the loveThe Visiting Fellowships in Canadian Government Laboratories (VF) Program provides promising emerging scientists and engineers with the opportunity to work with research groups or leaders in Canadian government laboratories and research institutions. Fellowships are awarded for one year with the possibility of renewal for a second and third year, at the discretion of … Read more