Deadline: Aug 31, 2025 Donor: Klarna Grant Type: Grant Grant Size: $100,000 to $500,000 Countries/Regions: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo DR, Costa Rica, Cote DIvoire (Ivory Coast), Cuba, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, North Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia Federated States Of, Moldova Republic Of, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Burma(Myanmar), Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palau, Palestinian Territories, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent And The Grenadines, Samoa, Sao Tome And Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, East Timor (Timor-Leste), Togo, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Viet Nam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Montenegro, Serbia, Kosovo, South Sudan Area: Food Safety, Climate Change, Health, Artificial Intelligence The AI for Climate Resilience Program is a new initiative by Klarna that aims to support pioneering projects that leverage artificial intelligence for climate adaptation in underserved, climate-vulnerable regions. For more information, visit https://www.milkywire.com/ai-for-climate-resilience-program Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/klarnas-ai-for-climate-resilience-program-2025 Read more

Deadline: Sep 25, 2025 Donor: "la Caixa" Foundation Grant Type: Fellowship Grant Size: $100,000 to $500,000 Countries/Regions: All Countries Area: Capacity Building, Community Development, Career Development, Leaders, PhD Holder, Researchers, Leadership, Research, Science, Technology The ”la Caixa” Foundation has launched the Postdoctoral Fellowships Programme aimed at recruiting outstanding researchers of any nationality who wish to further their careers in STEM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) in Spain or Portugal. For more information, visit https://lacaixafoundation.org/en/postdoctoral-junior-leader-fellowships-retaining-call Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/postdoctoral-junior-leader-fellowships-retaining-call-2026 Read more

Workshop, University of Warsaw, 20-21 November 2025 The Warsaw Centre for Global History invites colleagues to participate in a workshop exploring theoretical and practical aspects of Eastern European development aid in Africa, as well as economic cooperation between Eastern European and African countries during the Cold War era.  For most of the 20th century, Eastern Europe and Africa shared experiences of underdevelopment and aspirations to overcome it. Decolonization in Africa opened a space for Eastern European countries, which themselves had experience of dependance, to engage in development aid on the continent. Given their experience during the interwar period in overcoming underdevelopment resulting from previous subjugation to European imperial monarchies, coupled with their emphasis on national economic sovereignty, these nations could serve as an attractive and alternative model for newly independent countries with similar ambitions.  The Cold War marked the emergence of development studies as a distinct academic discipline. Scholars from Eastern and Central Eastern Europe did not lag behind in this evolution. While Western studies of dependency and underdevelopment focused primarily on the Global South, researchers from the East could also draw on empirical materials from their part of the world. For example, in Poland, historian Marian Małowist identified the roots of underdevelopment in Eastern Europe and Africa in early modern history. Specialized academic chairs and institutes were established to research development issues and provide expertise. Additionally, these institutions offered educational exchange programs for visitors from developing countries. Internationally recognized economists such as Oskar Lange and Michał Kalecki conceptualized their observations and provided expertise to governments of developing countries in the Third World.  Eastern Europeans managed their development efforts while working to overcome underdevelopment in their home countries, a fact acknowledged by their leadership. These countries could not match the volume and scope of development aid provided by the West. While they spoke the Soviet language of solidarity, domestic economic performance more than ideological factors seemed to inform their developmental initiatives. Development aid also involved some degree of competition, not only with the West but also inside the Eastern bloc. Eastern European countries generally steered clear of Soviet efforts to coordinate development initiatives in the regional framework. Instead, they engaged in what scholars refer to as "socialist bilateralism."  States played a significant role in promoting socialist development aid efforts. Communist parties influenced the geography of development aid by regulating the movement of expertise, controlling who could enter or leave their countries. In addition, East European experts were carefully selected to represent the appropriate ideological profile. Nevertheless, direct contacts with citizens of the Global South opened up opportunities for the exchange of ideas on the pitfalls of development policy in countries ruled by progressive regimes within Socialist societies that were subject to official censorship. Internal discussions among Communist Party members, meetings of their International Departments, and the proceedings of specialized international commissions provided a platform for exchanging views on development directions and models. Historians of Eastern European anti-colonial social movements recognize that, although these movements were closely linked to the state, there was still a degree of criticism directed at their countries’ excessive or insufficient development efforts in the decolonizing world. Additionally, popular culture, magazines, analyses by economic experts, press bulletins aimed at Communist party members and state apparatus, as well as journalistic accounts all contributed to disseminating knowledge about the societies and cultures of African countries. We are specifically seeking contributions based on these diverse official and unofficial documents in relation to the following problems: 1. The concept of the development Among the key topics to be discussed is the very idea of development. Scholars agree that its origins can be traced to the late colonial era, specifically in the European colonial powers’ discourse on the so-called civilizing mission. Among the justifications of colonial rule was the responsibility to participate in the advancement of economic and social conditions of the colonized societies. By the post-World War II period, development discourse had taken a different tone, emphasizing the need to transform Africa according to patterns imposed by the West or the East.  From the economic point of view, development drew the line between the industrialized countries and resource-producing agrarian economies.  The discussants will try to answer the following questions: In what ways (if any?) did the Eastern European concept of development differ from the contemporary Western, postcolonial or Soviet, anti-imperial models? What criteria and parameters were used as determinants of development? 2. The flow of knowledge on development We would also like to consider the flow of knowledge on development. Since the 1950s, political economy and research into the challenges faced by the developing world have reflected global tensions, diverging into two distinct approaches: one focused on pro-market developing economies and the other on those with socialist orientations. Early Western development theories, which eventually dominated the field, were informed by the experiences of the so-called first generation of newly industrialized countries - in other words developing nations – in Latin America or East Asia who had prioritized pro-market orientation. The focus of development models would evolve – from industrialization to the provision of basic needs via agriculture before the neoliberal model emerged in 1980s.  How did international debates on development resonate in Eastern European countries? Did these countries create distinct theories on development? If so, was this expertise based on first-hand contacts with the new nations in Africa and recognition of their unique conditions? Or was it an adaptation of Eastern European Marxism and their own experience in fighting against underdevelopment? 3. The rationale for providing aid Eastern European countries used the language of solidarity to emphasise their separation from colonial legacies and their specific approach to development aid. It would be valuable to explore the relationship between the official discourse and the motivations outlined in the internal documents of political parties, official journalism, or economic analyses. Were there efforts to understand the social specifics of Africa, considering the various paths of modernization? To what extent did development policies serve as tools for securing Eastern European countries’ specific interests, such as promoting Marxism-Leninism globally, accessing African markets, or the globalization of foreign policies? Furthermore, how did the official justifications and practices of development evolve over time in connection with changes in regimes, ruling elites, and their economic priorities? Of particular importance is the relationship between Eastern European development initiatives and the political regimes of African countries. Were Marxist-governed countries, such as Mozambique, Angola, and Ethiopia, treated differently from other African nations? 4. Planning and organization of expertise The development and organization of expertise could serve as a foundation for examining both the intentions behind state policies on cooperation with independent African countries, and the perceptual frameworks that accompany them. It would be interesting to study the practical and theoretical preparation of expert personnel travelling to Africa, whether for aid programs or profit-driven ventures. Contributions could consider programs in African studies, courses tailored to the specific needs of various fields related to Africa, language training, and health and diet counselling.    Scholars interested in attending the workshop are invited to send 300-word abstract, including the title, the current or a most recent academic affiliation and a short bio to: eeurope-africa@uw.edu.pl by September 1, 2025.   Notification of acceptance will be sent by September 15, 2025. Read more

The opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum has been hailed as a major museological achievement, a cutting-edge and high-tech advancement with the potential to shift global discourses on the repatriation of Pharaonic antiquities. And yet, little emphasis has been placed on how such discourses entrench existing museological norms, situating categories of “antiquity”, “artifact”, “treasure”, and “discovery” through extractive, colonial frameworks.  Decolonizing Archaeological Epistemologies is a conference critically examining archaeological histories and practices, proposing instead more expansive, democratic, and liberatory approaches to the past and material culture, challenging extant museological, academic, economic, and legal systems governing the ways that material culture is collected, studied, and traded. With implications spanning beyond Egyptology to archaeology, museology, and historical disciplines more broadly, this conference proposes a counter-colonial approach that rethinks the status of the historical object in the public eye. Sessions include: Beyond “treasure”; challenging artifactual ontologies and epistemologies    Counter-colonial museum exhibition strategies   Resisting archaeological extractivism; new approaches to field-based research  Community-based archaeology in theory and practice     Beyond the “thing itself”; digital and ephemeral approaches to archaeological collections  Who gets the past? New discourses in restitution, return, and repair   Keynote: Dr. Monica Hanna (Arab Academy for Science Technology and Maritime Transport) Scholars engaging with these themes at a graduate, post-graduate, or professional level are invited to apply. Scholars working in the Global South are particularly encouraged to apply. Small travel stipends are available on a limited basis to offset travel costs.  Interested participants are requested to submit a 250 word abstract and contact information via the form below by August 15, 2025: https://forms.office.com/e/BTewqkNM9U    Read more

Deadline: Aug 15, 2025 Donor: SecFin Africa Grant Type: Grant Grant Size: $100,000 to $500,000 Countries/Regions: Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Somalia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Sudan Area: Civil Society Development, Narcotics Drugs & Crime, Research The SecFin Africa has launched a call for proposals to fund and support civil society initiatives in East and Southern Africa to raise public awareness, strengthen transparency, promote accountability, and advocate for action against IFF and organised crime. For more information, visit https://www.linkedin.com/posts/giz-tanzaniaandeac_call-for-proposals-activity-7351172716915228673-7Usz/ Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/call-for-proposals-civil-society-against-illicit-financial-flows-in-eastern-and-southern-africa Read more

Deadline: Aug 20, 2025 Donor: Morris Animal Foundation Grant Type: Training Grant Size: $100,000 to $500,000 Countries/Regions: All Countries Area: Animals & Wildlife, Community Development, Career Development, Conservation, Environment, Health, PhD Holder, Researchers, Research, Science The Morris Animal Foundation has launched its Wildlife Fellowship Training to bridge science and resources to advance the health of animals. For more information, visit https://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/sites/default/files/filesync/FY26-AIBS-Wildlife-FT-Proposal-Guidelines.pdf Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/request-for-proposals-wildlife-fellowship-training-2025 Read more

Workshop: The Organization of African Unity and the Struggle against Colonialism and Racism in Africa Lisbon, 13 and 14 November 2025 In-person and online Venue: NOVA University of Lisbon, Portugal    The study of international organizations is an emerging field that covers a topic of growing importance in academia. In recent decades, the contributions of such organizations as actors in international relations have received increasing attention (Iriye 2004). Theoretical and empirical analyses seek to provide insights into the work of intergovernmental organizations, nongovernmental organizations, or transnational networks. By expanding their geographical scope beyond national borders, scholars interested in international organizations have reflected the myriad ways in which they can be studied (Hurd 2012). The Organization of African Unity (OAU), as a regional organization, has been the subject of ongoing research (Gassama 2015). However, a review of existing publications reveals that relatively few studies have addressed the OAU's solidarity against colonialism and racism in Africa. Several reasons may explain this situation. Comparatively, the OAU has received less attention than other international organizations, notably the United Nations. Research has mainly focused on its establishment and achievements in conflict resolution, cooperation and development (Muchie et al. 2014; Naldi 1999). Difficulties in accessing primary sources may also have contributed to the diversion of interest from the OAU's contribution to decolonization and the end of white minority regimes. Writing on the subject has mostly been done at the time of the events and lacks historical perspective (Binaisa 1977; El-Khawas 1978). The accounts are limited in scope, discussing primarily the OAU's support for the liberation movements of Zimbabwe, Namibia and South Africa (Klotz 1995; Thomas 1996). With regard to the Portuguese colonies, with the exception of the work of Walraven (1999), it is difficult to find an overarching narrative, and the available information is mostly found in publications that do not focus on the topic as a primary concern (Sousa 2011; Tíscar Santiago 2013). Thus, a more critical approach is needed to question what the OAU did to support the struggle against colonialism and racism in Africa, as well as the complexities and nuances involved. With this situation in mind, we intend to explore the OAU's solidarity with the struggle against colonialism and racism in Africa in a workshop in-person and online that will take place in Lisbon, at the Institute of Contemporary History of the NOVA University of Lisbon, on 13 and 14 November 2025. The workshop aims to place the OAU initiatives in their context and help consolidate analyses of its solidarity as a critical subject of the end of colonialism and white minority regimes. In addition, the workshop will contribute to rethinking the gaps in historiography by examining the OAU solidarity as a transnational phenomenon that transcended national boundaries. We welcome proposals for 20-minute presentations on these and other topics: -The extent to which the OAU played a role in ending colonialism and racism on the African continent;  -How the Liberation Committee was instrumental in the strategy of the OAU to undermine colonial rule and racist minority rule; -How the attitudes of a number of states, due to inter-African competition, shaped the OAU's policies on colonialism and racism; -How the diplomacy of the OAU sought to shape the debate at the UN on colonialism and racism;  -How the OAU engaged with non-African countries as part of its support to the struggle for independence and against apartheid; -How the organization worked as an intermediary in the support given by third parties to anti-colonial and anti-racist organizations;   -The importance of the relationship with the OAU for anti-colonial and anti-racist organizations to advance their agenda;  -The tensions and disagreements between the OAU and the anti-colonial and anti-racist organizations;  -The extent to which the anti-colonial and anti-racist organizations sought to use the OAU not only against the colonial and racist powers, but also to sideline competing groups. Abstracts for presentations (200 words) and a biographical note (250 words) should be sent to: OAUconference@gmail.com Deadline for submissions: 8 August 2025 Notification of acceptance: 15 August 2025 The organization foresees the publication of the communications. The first draft of the papers is due on 30 January 2026.  Organization Aurora Almada e Santos (IHC-NOVA FCSH / IN2PAST) Contact Email aurorasantos@fcsh.unl.ptRead More: https://networks.h-net.org/group/announcements/20119998/workshop-organization-african-unity-and-struggle-against-colonialism  Read more

Deadline: Oct 01, 2025 Donor: Gairdner Grant Type: Awards, Prizes and Challenges Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000 Countries/Regions: All Countries Area: Health, , Research, Science Nominations are now open for the John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award to recognize the world’s leading researchers who have used rational, scientifically based research to improve the wellbeing of those facing health inequalities worldwide. For more information, visit https://www.gairdner.org/award/john-dirks-canada-gairdner-global-health-award Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/john-dirks-canada-gairdner-global-health-award Read more

Deadline: Jun 23, 2025 Donor: Southern African Development Community Grant Type: Grant Grant Size: More than $1 million Countries/Regions: Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Congo DR, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe Area: Health, HIV/AIDS, Information Technology, Innovation, Domestic Violence, Sexual Abuse, Violence Prevention The Southern African Development Community is seeking applications for its SADC HIV and AIDS Special Fund to create additional resources at the regional level without disrupting or diminishing existing financial flows to individual Member States. For more information, visit https://www.sadc.int/procurement-opportunities/submission-proposals-funding-under-sadc-hiv-and-aids-special-fund Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/submission-open-for-sadc-hiv-and-aids-special-fund Read more

Deadline: Sep 01, 2025 Donor: Lundbeck Foundation Grant Type: Awards, Prizes and Challenges Grant Size: More than $1 million Countries/Regions: All Countries Area: Researchers, Research, Science The Lundbeck Foundation is delighted to invite nominations for the Brain Prize that recognises and celebrates highly original and groundbreaking advances in any area of brain research, from basic neuroscience to applied clinical research. For more information, visit https://brainprize.org/nomination-selection-process Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/nominations-open-for-the-brain-prize-by-lundbeck-foundation Read more

Deadline: May 14, 2025 Donor: Trust for Indigenous Culture and Health Grant Type: Grant Grant Size: $1000 to $10,000 Countries/Regions: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda Area: Arts & Culture, Artists, Innovation The Trust for Indigenous Culture and Health in partnership with Cultural Heritage for Inclusive Growth Program by the British Council is inviting applications for the Braid Arts and Culture Fund to support the health of the art, culture and cultural heritage sector and its contributions to wider society. For more information, visit https://www.ticahealth.org/resources/braidfund Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/submit-applications-for-braid-arts-and-culture-fund Read more

Deadline: Jun 30, 2025 Donor: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Grant Type: Grant Grant Size: Not Available Countries/Regions: All Countries Area: Agriculture Food & Nutrition, Fisheries, Poverty Alleviation, Sustainable Development The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched a program to recognize Excellence in Aquatic Food Systems. For more information, visit https://www.fao.org/fishery/en/topic/12323 Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/fao-launches-recognizing-excellence-in-aquatic-food-systems-program Read more