Grant size: $10 000 - $100 000GILEAD is currently accepting applications for the Global Public Health Awards to provide financial support to the institutions of up to 5 junior researchers for a 2-year period. https://researchscholars.gilead.com/en/public_health_portal/program-information/eligibility Read more

USADF invites applications from registered African agricultural cooperatives, producer groups, processors, and enterprises for grant financing.  Grants will support solutions that extend your organizations’ own capabilities to increase your revenues, create jobs, improve farmer incomes, and achieve sustainable market-based growth. USADF is accepting applications in the following countries: Burundi, Cote d’Ivoire, DRC, Liberia, Mauritania, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia Click your country (above) to access the full request for applications including eligible value chains. Application instructions Your submission must include the following information from your organization: financial statements for the last 2 years registration document completed grant application form, in English, or French Applications must be in the sectors identified above for each country.   Applications can be no more than US $250,000. Submit all documents to the e-mail address found in your country’s call for proposal by the specified deadline. Only complete applications will be considered. Download a copy of the grant application form here: ENGLISH APPLICATIONFRENCH APPLICATION We look forward to reviewing your proposals! Read more

Budget CAD 4 million for the entire initiative. The following budget limits have been set for the regional observatories: Latin America and the Caribbean: up to CAD400,000  East, West, Central and Southern Africa: up to CAD1.5 millions Europe, Middle East and North Africa, Asia, and the Pacific: up to CAD2.1 million to be allocated across four sub-regions (Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia; Middle East and North Africa; South Asia and Southeast Asia; and the Pacific) Eligibility This funding opportunity is open to either individual organizations or consortia of up to three organizations working in Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific. Only nationally/internationally registered or incorporated organizations that are headquartered in low- and middle-income countries are eligible. Please consult the detailed call document for more specific eligibility requirements. Scope IDRC and the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) are pleased to invite proposals to become implementing partners in the new GPE KIX Observatory on Education System Resilience initiative. The purpose of the initiative is to contribute to the improvement of education system resilience of GPE partner countries through research and evidence. The task of implementing partners will be to establish and operate regional observatories, conduct applied research and mobilize its findings.  The call expects to fund six regional observatory projects: one in Latin America and the Caribbean, one in the East, West, Central, and Southern Africa region, and four in Europe, Middle East and North Africa, Asia, and the Pacific. More details For more information, please read the detailed call for proposals document, frequently asked questions and the scoping study informing the call for proposals.  Learn more about KIX.  More questions? Please direct them to kixcalls@idrc.ca before June 1, 2024. Join our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) webinar or stay tuned for the recording.  Read more

Welcome to the sixth annual GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition. This is where agrifood innovation meets impact. Africa’s food sector faces mounting challenges in climate resilience, food security, and nutrition. The need for groundbreaking solutions has never been greater. Are you an agripreneur leading the charge against these pressing issues? Do you have a transformative venture that’s making waves in the agrifood landscape? We want to hear from you. Before you dive in, take a moment to review our important eligibility criteria and terms. Remember that you do not have to complete your application in one session. You can start today and save your progress to continue later. A high-quality application is how you will get your business noticed. Here’s what you need to do to get started: Join the GoGettaz Community when you enter the competition and you’ll get access to education, mentorship, and investment networks to help you launch, grow, or scale your agrifood venture. Review the eligibility criteria and terms below. Create your VC4A profile and begin your application! You can save your progress to continue later. Are you ready to make your mark on Africa’s agrifood landscape? Join us for the sixth annual GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition and be part of the solution. Apply now and let’s grow together. For more information, see our brochure or check out our terms and conditions. https://vc4a.com/gogettaz/2024/ Read more

The Twenty-fifth International Conference on Knowledge, Culture, and Change in Organizations, hosted by the University of Nicosia, Nicosia, Cyprus, will be held on 11-13 June 2025. Presenter Pass Options In-Person Presenter Passes: for those who want to present in the place-based component of the conference. You are also encouraged to participate in and share your content, in the online components, by adding digital media to your presenter page on the CGScholar Event Microsite.Online-Only Presenter Passes: for those who know they will not attend the place-based component but still want to present, view all content, and engage in meaningful discussion. Online presentations will be delivered and viewed online as asynchronous digital media. Online Only presenters also have discussion boards to structure conversations. Register as Presenter Pass   Audience Pass Options In-Person Audience Passes: participate in innovative in-person formats, plenaries, talking circles, and on a human scale. You will also have access to all online-only content.Online Only Audience Passes: gain access to live and recorded presentations, welcome addresses, plenaries, and curated thematic content -- from any place and in your own time. Register as Audience Pass Publication Opportunities All presenters are also encouraged to submit their papers to the companion journal collection, the Organization Studies Journal Collection. Find out more about the journal collection and submission process.Registration Deadlines: Advance: 11 September 2024Early: 11 December 2024 Read more

The BAS is inviting well-qualified researchers, scientists, and experts to expressinterest in being a reviewer of applications submitted to the MCKT research call.https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MyoM_rkf01lmISxbRS8REiN53FzI5Wjm/view?usp=sharingHonorarium: $100 per proposal assessed with a maximum of 15 proposals.Eligibility1. Should not have conflict of interest or have submitted a proposal forconsideration to the MCKT Call2.Post graduate degree in a related field3. Should have a strong track record of conducting research in the field relevantto the call.4. Should have received grants or funding for own research projectsdemonstrated ability to develop successful proposals and understand the grantwriting process.5. Interdisciplinary expertise, especially for grant programs that span multiplescientific disciplines or address complex, interdisciplinary research questions arean added advantage.The thematic areas of theproposals:• Mining, Minerals & Mineralbeneficiation;• Human Health & Social sciences• Water, Environment and Energy• Indigenous Knowledge Systems;• Livestock & Veterinary Research;• Food and Agriculture• DigitisationApplicationFull advert:https://drive.google.com/file/d/15CF72ww4La4ACW7EBN5xblWy1D0YbMag/view?usp=sharingComplete and submit your expression of interest using the online form at thislink: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9z0pYIfG5rKBhIx7Ag8JFi4-pWIT_ed_MHSvoHlsNx3tuFA/viewform?usp=sf_linkIf you require assistance to fill in the form, contact bas.evaluations@gmail.comDeadline to submit Expression of Interest (EOI):5th May, 2024 12 midnight (GMT)Contact:For any questions, queries or comments related to this call,bas.evaluations@gmail.com Read more

We seek to fund innovative prevention and promotion ideas that target the early drivers of mental health and well-being in underserved 10- to 24-year-olds. We are looking for solutions that address both the specific upstream drivers of young people's mental health and well-being and the broader systemic barriers hindering the implementation and integration of mental health initiatives. Our focus is on culturally sensitive and community-driven approaches that consider the social and environmental factors influencing mental health. Projects must be implemented in at least one of 12 priority countries (Colombia, Ecuador,Ghana, India, Indonesia, Morocco, Pakistan, Romania, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania,and Vietnam) and align with locally-led landscape analyses. Three types of funding opportunities are available, each with different scopes, funding amounts, timelines, and evaluation criteria. Successful project teams will have a deep understanding of the mental health needs of young people in priority countries. Eligible applicants include organizations formed, legally incorporated, and able to receive and administer funding. A key requirement is the meaningful involvement of young people and/or those with lived experience of mental health challenges in the project's design, testing, and evaluation. To learn more visit https://being-initiative.org/funding-opportunities/request-for-proposals-funding-bold-ideas-for-youth-mental-health-in-12-countries/   Read more

 AFRICA GPS  Africa’s Global Partnership Scholars Program In an era where complex global challenges demand collective action, the need for international collaboration and knowledge sharing has never been more critical. Recognizing this, the Alliance for African Partnership, in partnership with the African Studies Center and the Tanzania Partnership Program, is introducing Africa’s Global Partnership Scholars Program (Africa GPS) in support of Michigan State University’s (MSU’s) global mission. Africa GPS is a cohort based, mentored program, designed for early- to mid-career faculty at MSU to create and deepen new scholarly partnerships with collaborators and peer institutions in Africa. The objectives of Africa GPS are to: Foster the development of a group of faculty members dedicated to establishing and enhancing international research connections, collaborating on solutions with African partners, and adopting a global perspective in their scholarly work. Support MSU’s 2030 strategic plan goal of discovery, creativity and innovation for excellence and global impact. Connect MSU faculty with potential collaborators and mentors in Africa, expand the scholars' international networks, and offer support for establishing long-lasting collaborations. Heighten global awareness and research dialogue. Elevate the status of MSU’s global mission. Capitalize on opportunities to leverage external resources and form partnerships. ELIGIBILITY FOR APPLICATION Tenure-stream or fixed term faculty at Michigan State University who are beyond the first year ofappointment or completing the first year of appointment at the time of application, and without prior scholarly experience in Africa are eligible to apply for Africa GPS.  REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS As part of the application process, the applicant must submit the following materials: Completed application cover page (see end of document) including the signatures of an academic supervisor or unit leader. A 4-page max curriculum vitae. A one-page statement from the nominee that describes her/his reasons for applying, potential research focus, and if known, the AAP consortium institution and African country of interest for the collaboration. As part of the program, AAP can help identify the country, mentor and/or the collaboration partner based on the applicant’s interests. A letter expressing strong support from the Chair/School Director/Department Head or the Dean. The letter should affirm: The candidate’s international interest, experience, and/or research The candidate’s strengths as a researcher within the context of unit expectations The candidate’s proposed project will advance the mission and goals of the academic unit, be supported by the unit, and benefit international partners. A commitment from the applicant’s unit/college to provide a 20% match. FUNDING To facilitate the participation of faculty members selected as Africa GPS Fellows, AAP will provide support for the following: Up to $10,000 in support of international travel and scholarly collaborations with a researcher and/or mentor at an AAP Consortium member institution. The $10,000 may be used to support the MSU faculty members’ individual travel, collaborative research activities or to bring an African partner to MSU.  Connection with potential collaborators, mentors, and institutions in Africa. Structured workshops on establishing and navigating international partnerships. Financial Guidelines: The financial support must be expended during the first year of the program.  A 20% match from the applicant’s unit, department or college will be required. PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS Africa GPS participants are expected to develop a sustainable collaboration with peer researchers at an AAP consortium institution. As a result, within two years of being selected for the program, the scholar must submit evidence of:  A collaborative research paper coauthored with their African collaborator to be submitted for publication.  A concept note of a proposal to a funding agency to sustain the partnership with the African collaborator.   Progress reports every six months to AAP documenting how the collaboration is progressing and any challenges that may have arisen. Attend MSU’s Africa@MSU faculty welcome event in Fall and Spring semesters of 2024 and 2025. SELECTION CRITERIA FOR GLOBAL RESEARCH FELLOWS The criteria below will be utilized to evaluate candidates for their selection to the Africa GPS program: Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must demonstrate they are either tenure-track or fixed-term faculty members who have completed their first year of appointment or are in the process of completing it at the time they apply. Commitment Level: Applicants need to show a readiness to dedicate the necessary time to maximize the benefits of the Fellowship year, along with a proven scholarly potential that supports such a commitment. Research Interest: There should be clear evidence of the candidate's enthusiasm for international research and the personal and professional growth opportunities offered by Africa GPS. Unit Support: Candidates must have strong support from relevant departmental or school and college administrators, indicated by enthusiastic recommendations. Alignment of Interests: The applicant’s international research interests should align with the Africa GPS’s mission to foster excellence in international research. SELECTION OF FELLOWS Application materials will be reviewed by a selection committee within ISP. Scholars will be announced by early June 2024. Funds must be transferred to selected scholars by June 30, 2024. SUBMITTING APPLICATION MATERIALS Candidates must submit complete application packets by 5 p.m. ET on Friday, May 10, 2024. Applications must be submitted electronically via the application portal. Applications without all the required supporting materials will not be considered.  If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Justin Rabineau at: rabinea1@msu.edu Read more

Partnerships for Innovative Research in Africa 2024 Call for ProposalsInfo session and Q&A slides The Alliance for African Partnership (AAP), a consortium of ten leading African universities, a distinguished research network for African research institute, and Michigan State University, is inviting proposals for its Partnerships for Innovative Research in Africa (PIRA) strategic funding program. As a consortium-wide initiative, PIRA is a tiered funding opportunity designed to cultivate and support multidirectional, collaborative research partnerships at any stage of their development, whether they are initiatives to explore and create new relationships or scale existing ones. One of the unique aspects to these grants is the expectation that organizations will establish and develop fair and equitable partnerships from conception to closeout of the project, involving local stakeholders throughout the project, respecting their knowledge and expertise, and taking an adaptive approach that is responsive to the local context. Proposals should outline processes to establish such partnerships. Fair and equitable partnerships must also be established among members of the consortium if multiple organizations are working on the implementation of the project. Proposed partnership activities may entail cooperative research, capacity building initiatives, outreach and/or other activities that align with AAP’s pillars of building bridges, transforming institutions, and transforming lives. Proposals must address at least one of AAP’s priority areas: agri-food systems; water, energy and  environment; culture and society; youth empowerment; education; health and nutrition; and, science, technology, and innovation. Proposals are encouraged from diverse disciplinary perspectives. Submitted proposals must include principal investigators from both MSU and at least one African AAP member university. The project implementation timeframe will be 18 months. FUNDING TIERS The tiered funding structure is designed to support partnerships at different stages of maturity to create and strengthen relationships among institutions and act as a catalyst for research teams in securing external funding that will allow for long-term engagement. Applicants should submit proposals for the funding tier that best fits the level of engagement established among the PIs on the research team. However, AAP management reserves the right to relegate proposals to a different tier if deemed more appropriate during review. To ensure broad impact, more awards will be given at the planning grant level than the scaling grant level. Proposed activities for each tier may include, but are not limited to: Planning Grants (up to $50,000), inception and early-stage partnership research activities, travel support for co-developing joint proposals (in accordance with all MSU travel guidelines), short-term capacity building trainings, network development, research symposia, or other activities that align with AAP’s priority themes and strategic objectives. Scaling Grants (up to $100,000), continuation of ongoing partnerships that have the potential to significantly scale their research, capacity building, or outreach activities, broader institutional linkages, or other activities that align with AAP’s priority themes and strategic objectives.  ELIGIBILITY The lead investigators for proposals must come from MSU and AAP African member universities. Proposals may also include partners from other institutions globally. Teams are encouraged to include partners from the private sector, governments, civil society organizations, and pan-African/global institutions. Individuals who were PIs or co-PIs on grants from the previous round of PIRA grants or AAP’s strategic partnership grants are not eligible to lead proposals under this call but may participate as team members. MSU ISP staff are not eligible to lead proposals. GUIDELINES FOR APPLICANTS All submissions must have a cover sheet and proposal narrative that includes the information listed below, a budget and budget narrative using the provided template, and letters of support. Please submit all application material via the application portal by Wednesday, August 14 at 11:59 PM EST. Application with the project's title as well as names, institutional affiliations, titles of all principal investigators, and a brief (about 100 words) project summary A proposal narrative, not to exceed 5,000 words with one appendix for references cited, that includes: A description of the partnership, containing: Capacity statements from each partner institution that outlines their respective strengths in relation to their proposed roles and responsibilities in the partnership A brief description of the past or ongoing partnership, if applicable The rationale for partnership and evidence that it will create or cultivate equitable, sustainable, and mutually beneficial partnerships A problem statement that identifies the shared challenges to be addressed by the program activities, the theory of change, their relevance to AAP’s themes and pillars Clearly defined objectives of the proposed partnership A description of program activities as well as a logical framework that connects the proposed activities with their intended outputs, outcomes, and programmatic objectives A timeline of activities A monitoring, evaluating, and learning plan that outlines proposed indicators and collection methods Identification of potential sources of additional funding that the partnership will pursue during the program’s period of performance A line-item budget and budget narrative using the template provided. Templates and more information on budgetary considerations are below in BUDGET. A letter of support from each partner’s department, institution, or organization; and A CV or resume of each principal investigator (1-page max). A letter of support for each PI from their dean or head of department that signifies buy-in from each partner at the institutional level. Please use the provided template SELECTION CRITERIA Program goals should align with at least one of AAP’s pillars: Building bridges: Bringing people and organizations together to work toward common goals. Illustrative activities under this objective include: sponsoring thematic symposia or workshops that bring people together across sectors and disciplines or travel for preparation of proposals for larger grant applications. This also includes network development, communications among research groups or networks (e.g. digital innovations and digital forums), dissemination of knowledge through online journals and/or sharing of best practices among partners Transforming institutions: Promoting sustainable and effective partnerships among institutions, enhancing resources, and increasing institutional capacity. Illustrative activities under this objective include: institutional capacity development at universities, NGOs, or in the public sector such as building financial management capacity, improving teaching and learning at universities, and/or increasing proposal development skills, among others. Transforming lives: Supporting research with real-world impact that improves African lives and livelihoods. Illustrative activities under this objective include: putting research into action through evidence-based outreach and engagement, conducting early-stage research that has obvious potential to impact lives and livelihoods, improving dissemination of research outputs to practitioners and policy-makers, and/or designing innovative research-into-practice methodologies.  Submitted proposals will be evaluated according to the following criteria: Evidence of a collaborative and equitable partnership that strengthens personal, professional, and/or institutional networks in a mutually beneficial and sustainable way. Other AAP principles that need to be demonstrated in the proposal and later in the implementation are mutual trust and respect, sustainability, innovativeness, co-creation, accountability, transparency, flexibility as well as multi-disciplinarity and trans-disciplinarity. Alignment of proposed activities and program goal(s) to AAP’s 3 strategic objectives and 7 priority areas. Potential for program deliverables to significantly contribute to their respective academic, technical, or technological fields. Potential to create innovative models of community engagement and development that positively impact people’s lives. Potential for principal investigators to attract and or leverage additional external funding to sustain program’s impact. A thorough monitoring, evaluating, and learning plan that links program activities to their intended outputs and outcomes and includes a clear description of the MEL tools that will be used, what indicators will be measured, and a timeline for evaluation and reporting. Gender equality, equity and inclusion are core values of AAP and are thus central to this call. All projects funded must demonstrate how they follow principles of gender and inclusion and should explain how applicants will integrate gender, equity, and inclusion issues in all stages of the project, including rationale, design, intended results, data collection, analysis, interpretation, and knowledge mobilization processes. BUDGET PIRA BUDGET TEMPLATE [.XLSX] Using the template provided, applicants must submit a line-item budget and budget narrative for the life of the program that details each institution’s requested budget as well as an overall budget summary. Suggested line items are provided as guidelines but are not comprehensive or required. Proposed budgets should be co-created by the partnership teams and reflect an equitable distribution of funds, with each institution completing a separate tab within the budget template to show the anticipated disbursement of resources and cost sharing broken down by yearly expenditures. The budget narrative should clearly explain how the line items are calculated and for what purpose they will be used in achieving the program’s objectives. Please note that the MSU PI and their home department will be responsible for the financial administration of the award. As such, it is required that the MSU PI involve their department’s fiscal officer in the development of the proposed budget to ensure all financial guidelines and reporting requirements are met. Please submit budgets as an Excel file or similar formatted version that allows the reviewers to view the formulas used in the calculations. Communications and Engagement10% of the total requested funds must be earmarked for communication and engagement efforts. For example, if a team is requesting a scaling grant for $100,000, at least $10,000 of that must be budgeted for communication and engagement efforts, such as developing creative projects that translate the research, engagement workshops and developing and utilizing dissemination tools such as video production, creation of digital resources, community engagement activities, etc. Cost Share 10% of the total requested funds must be matched with contributions (monetary and/or in-kind) from all partners. The Co-PIs’ colleges, faculties. and/or departments will be expected to contribute to the costs of the proposed activities to ensure that the commitment to long-term partnering is shared by these units.  Ineligible Expenses While funding may be used for a variety of activities, the following expenses are not eligible to be covered with the PIRA grants: Regular salary of MSU faculty (summer salary is allowable) Indirect costs (IDC) Equipment exceeding $5,000 Construction-related costs  Total project salary & fringe cannot exceed 30% of total combined project budget. SELECTION PROCESS Proposals will initially be reviewed by the AAP management team according to the guidelines and criteria above. Short-listed applications will be assessed by external peer reviewers for quality of technical content. Final selections will be made by the AAP management team in consultation with its internal partners and consortium members. SUBMISSION AND AWARD TIMELINE APPLICATION PORTAL Full proposal packages are due on Wednesday, August 14 at 11:59 PM EST and awards will be announced by early October. AAP management will work with awardees to finalize the plan and budget by November 20, 2024. Programs may begin according to their timeline but not before a final work plan and budget has been approved by AAP management. Programs must begin no later than January 22, 2025 and all program activities must be completed within 18 months of the start date. Progress will be due to AAP management at regular intervals throughout implementation. In addition, AAP will be conducting intermittent surveys of the awardees to evaluate the PIRA grant-making process and how successfully it embodies the AAP’s values of equity, transparency, and accountability. Read more

Call for Applications: Africa Fellows in Education Program Deadline: Apr 01, 2024 Donor: PEP - Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP) Grant Size: Funding includes a $35K research (cash) grant. Other expenses, with a value of up to $25K, for mentorship, study visits, conference travel, and in-country workshops to share research findings and training will be covered directly by the Program. The Global Education Analytics Institute (GEAI), in collaboration with PEP, invites young African researchers, who are motivated to work on educational improvement and could benefit from additional support, to submit an expression of interest in the AFEP. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/d29YWbZB Read more

Washington Marriott Georgetown November 2-4, 2024 ASMEA is currently seeking proposals for outstanding paper and panel presentations at the Seventeenth Annual Conference. Scholars from any discipline, tenured or nontenured faculty, or those otherwise affiliated with a recognized research institution, may submit proposals to present at the Conference. Unique proposals from senior graduate students (ABD) will also be considered. Proposals on topics related to the Middle East and Africa should consist of a one-page summary outline of new and unpublished research. A recent C.V. with all contact data also must be included with name, e-mail, phone number, and affiliation. The deadline for proposals is May 1, 2024. In conjunction with the Seventeenth Annual Conference, the following GRANT OPPORTUNITIES are available to ASMEA Members:ASMEA Research Grants ASMEA is pleased to offer research grants of $2500 to qualified scholars and students engaged in the study of the Middle East and Africa. Application deadline is April 15, 2024. Conference Travel GrantsASMEA is offering travel grants up to $750 to qualified scholars and students to present their research at the Seventeenth Annual Conference. Application deadline is April 15, 2024.North African Studies Travel GrantsWe are pleased to offer a limited number of travel grants of $750 to qualified scholars and students to present their research at the Seventeenth Annual ASMEA Conference on topics related to the study of North Africa. Application deadline is April 15, 2024.Questions? See our FAQ or contact ASMEA at 202.429.8860 or info@asmeascholars.org. Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africawww.asmeascholars.org Read more

Washington Marriott Georgetown November 2-4, 2024 ASMEA is currently seeking proposals for outstanding paper and panel presentations at the Seventeenth Annual Conference. Scholars from any discipline, tenured or nontenured faculty, or those otherwise affiliated with a recognized research institution, may submit proposals to present at the Conference. Unique proposals from senior graduate students (ABD) will also be considered. Proposals on topics related to the Middle East and Africa should consist of a one-page summary outline of new and unpublished research. A recent C.V. with all contact data also must be included with name, e-mail, phone number, and affiliation. The deadline for proposals is May 1, 2024. In conjunction with the Seventeenth Annual Conference, the following GRANT OPPORTUNITIES are available to ASMEA Members:ASMEA Research Grants ASMEA is pleased to offer research grants of $2500 to qualified scholars and students engaged in the study of the Middle East and Africa. Application deadline is April 15, 2024. Conference Travel GrantsASMEA is offering travel grants up to $750 to qualified scholars and students to present their research at the Seventeenth Annual Conference. Application deadline is April 15, 2024.North African Studies Travel GrantsWe are pleased to offer a limited number of travel grants of $750 to qualified scholars and students to present their research at the Seventeenth Annual ASMEA Conference on topics related to the study of North Africa. Application deadline is April 15, 2024.Questions? See our FAQ or contact ASMEA at 202.429.8860 or info@asmeascholars.org. Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africawww.asmeascholars.org Read more