Deadline: Jan 17, 2025 Donor: The Kubota Fund Grant Type: Grant Area: Economic Development, Education, Research, Science, Technology Applicants are now invited to submit applications for Kubota Yutaka Public Trust Fund. For more information, visit https://www.kubota-fund.org/ Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/apply-for-kubota-yutaka-public-trust-fund Read more

Deadline: Jan 23, 2025 Donor: ”la Caixa” Foundation Grant Type: Fellowship Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000 Countries/Regions: All Countries Area: Entrepreneurship, Education, Career Development, Research, Science, Technology, Youth & Adolescents The ”la Caixa” Foundation is launching a fellowships programme for young researchers of any nationality to carry out a doctorate in the fields of health and life sciences, technology, physics, engineering and mathematics in Spain or Portugal at accredited institutions with the Severo Ochoa or María de Maeztu distinction of excellence, any centre of the Carlos III Health Institute, and units considered to be excellent by the Foundation for Science and Technology in Portugal. For more information, visit https://lacaixafoundation.org/en/doctoral-inphinit-fellowships-incoming-call Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/call-for-applications-doctoral-inphinit-fellowships Read more

Deadline: Feb 11, 2025 Donor: Spencer Foundation Grant Type: Grant Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000 Countries/Regions: All Countries Area: Education, Innovation, Research, Youth & Adolescents The Spencer Foundation is inviting applications for its Vision Grants Program to support the field in producing research that disrupts long-standing inequities toward more just and equitable systems. For more information, visit https://www.spencer.org/grant_types/vision-grants Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/cfas-spencer-foundation-vision-grants-program Read more

Deadline: Feb 15, 2025 Donor: Embassy of Japan in Uganda Grant Type: Grant Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000 Countries/Regions: Uganda Area: Financial Assistance, Agriculture Food & Nutrition, Children, Community Development, Disability, Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Vocational Education, Health care, Reproductive Health & Family Planning, Disaster Preparedness, Water & Sanitation, Women & Gender The Embassy of Japan in Uganda is pleased to announce the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects to provide financial assistance to non-profit, development-oriented organizations to support community development projects which directly benefit people at the grassroots level. For more information, visit https://www.ug.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/ggp_en.html#header Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/grant-assistance-for-grassroots-human-security-projects-in-uganda Read more

Deadline: Mar 20, 2025 Donor: Geopolitics and Global Futures (GCSP) Grant Type: Grant Grant Size: Not Available Countries/Regions: All Countries Area: Education, Climate Change, Human Rights, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Innovation, Peace & Conflict Resolution The Geopolitics and Global Futures (GCSP) has launched the Prize for Transformative Futures in Peace and Security to reward groundbreaking concepts that offer exceptional promise in addressing peace and security challenges. For more information, visit https://www.gcsp.ch/events/apply-2025-gcsp-prize-transformative-futures-peace-and-security Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/gcsp-launches-prize-for-transformative-futures-in-peace-and-security-2025 Read more

Deadline: Feb 27, 2025 Donor: European Commission (EC) Grant Type: Grant Grant Size: $100,000 to $500,000 Countries/Regions: Angola, Austria, Belgium, Benin, Botswana, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo DR, Cote DIvoire (Ivory Coast), Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kenya, Latvia, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Netherlands, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Rwanda, Sao Tome And Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Somalia, South Africa, Spain, Sudan, Swaziland, Sweden, Tanzania, Togo, Turkey, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Serbia, South Sudan Area: Capacity Building, Democracy & Good Governance, Economic Development, Education, Learning, Vocational Education, Employment & Labor, Innovation, Youth & Adolescents The European Commission is inviting applications to support the relevance, accessibility, and responsiveness of Vocational Education and Training institutions and systems in third countries not associated to the Programme as a driver of sustainable socio-economic development. For more information, visit https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/ERASMUS-EDU-2025-CB-VET-SSA?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/capacity-building-programme-in-vet-in-subsaharan-africa Read more

The Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research in Germany leads the charge for diversity, inclusion, and equality in science. To address the underrepresentation of young scientists from the Global South, they’ve launched the second edition of their Comp@ss Program! 🔬 This fully-funded internship provides undergraduate students in condensed matter science with the chance to: Conduct research at one of the world’s top institutes. Work with partner groups at the University of Stuttgart. 🌟 Special preference for students from least-income countries. 📅 Deadline: January 26, 2025💻 More details & application: https://www.fkf.mpg.de/compass Spread the word and encourage eligible students to apply for this incredible opportunity! Let's support efforts to create a more inclusive global scientific community. Read more

Area: Education, Scholarships, Youth & Adolescents The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES) programme supports high-calibre international students who wish to study at NFQ levels 9 or 10 (master’s, postgraduate diploma or PhD) in Ireland. For more information, visit https://hea.ie/policy/internationalisation/goi-ies/ Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/rfps-government-of-ireland-international-education-scholarships-program-2025 Read more

Undergrads: Build Climate Solutions & Win an International Study Trip! Explore climate change, develop entrepreneurial skills, and create innovative business ideas in this 8-week virtual exchange program connecting 1,100 students from Michigan, Egypt, Libya, and Morocco. Key Details: Teams tackle climate issues with business solutions. Top teams win immersive study trips to Michigan or Morocco. Cohorts run from February 2025 to June 2026. Apply by December 20, 2024. Contact: wdi-virtual@umich.eduLearn more and apply: https://climate-entrepreneurs.org/      Read more

CODESRIA invites submissions for the conference “Academic Freedom in Africa: Revisiting the Kampala Declaration,” happening April 29–May 2, 2025, at the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Themes: Academic freedom and governance Neoliberalism and higher education Gender, diversity, and inclusion in academia Indigenous knowledge and decoloniality Financing and resources in African universities Key Dates: Submission Deadline: January 10, 2025 Notification: February 28, 2025 Papers (5,000–7,000 words) must align with CODESRIA guidelines. Travel and accommodation will be provided for selected authors. Contact tgf@codesria.org for inquiries. For more information: https://codesria.org/conference-call-for-papers-academic-freedom-in-africa-revisiting-the-kampala-declaration/  Read more

Howard University will host an International Conference from May 21–23, 2025, to honor the remarkable career and contributions of Professor Paul Tiyambe Zeleza on his 70th birthday. The event will bring together scholars, researchers, and practitioners to explore Professor Zeleza's work and its lasting impact on various fields of study. Selected presentations from the conference will be published. Call for Papers Abstracts are invited for presentations addressing themes related to Professor Zeleza’s contributions. Submissions should present original research, reflections, or critiques. Submission Details: Abstracts: 250–300 words (scope, objectives, and key arguments) Bio: 150 words with institutional affiliation Deadline: February 1, 2025 Notification of Acceptance: February 15, 2025 Submit to: ptz70birthday@gmail.com This conference will provide a unique opportunity to celebrate Professor Zeleza’s legacy and engage in contemporary academic debates. For more information, contact the Organizing Committee at ptz70birthday@gmail.com or call (202) 238-2327.   Read more: https://cfas.howard.edu/conference-zeleza-70th  Read more

Are you passionate about the Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus and looking to make a lasting impact? The SustainFood CLS will take place May 5–16, 2025, in Ona Ara, Ibadan, Nigeria, bringing together early-career researchers, farmers, policymakers, and stakeholders to tackle pressing environmental challenges. 🌾💧⚡ 🎓 Who can apply? PhD candidates (Master’s completed) or early-career researchers (up to 5 years post-PhD) Researchers from the US, Africa, or EU NexusNet countries with WEF Nexus-related work 💼 What to expect: Virtual preparatory sessions before the in-person program Collaborative learning to drive sustainable solutions Networking opportunities beyond the CLS 📅 Deadline: January 12, 2025📧 Secure your advisor's reference letter and apply today! For more info or to apply, contact Nathan Weyandt at ndw5072@psu.edu. Let’s shape sustainable food systems together! Link: https://sustainfood.psu.edu/clsnigeria/  Read more