Do you need support with planning field research? If you or your students need help with fieldwork and preparation of field research (running from research design to participant recruit, budget, ethics, grant applications, community access, etc), consider taking our virtual course on fieldwork across the social sciences at the Essex Summer School (July 7 to July 18, 2025). You can bring your own project, and together we make it field-ready over the two weeks of the course. This course is co-taught by Dr Alexandra Hartman (UCL) and Dr Florian G. Kern (University of Essex). For more information see here: https://essexsummerschool.com/summer-school-facts/courses/ess-2025-course-list/1n/ Contact Information   Dr. Florian G. Kern Reader (Associate Professor) Department of Government University of Essex Tel. +44 (0)1206 87-2745 fkern@essex.ac.uk       Contact Email fkern@essex.ac.uk URL https://essexsummerschool.com/summer-school-facts/courses/ess-2025-course-list/… Read more

🌍 Cultures of Democracy: Commonwealth Leadership, Grassroots Activism and International Norms📅 Conference Date: Late 2025 (Hybrid Format)📬 Submit Abstracts by: 30 June 2025📝 Full Papers Due: 1 November 2025📍 No Registration Fee | In-Person Catering Provided In 2025, the Commonwealth of Nations marks two key milestones:🔹 60 years since the creation of its Secretariat🔹 30 years since the launch of the Millbrook Action Programme on the Harare Declaration At a time when democracy and international norms face growing threats from populist regimes, disinformation, and weakened rule of law, this conference invites scholars and practitioners to critically examine the role of the Commonwealth in promoting democratic governance and international cooperation. 🔎 Key Themes: Definitions of Democracy – What do Commonwealth policies and declarations reveal about its democratic vision? Mediation and Consensus-Building – How has the Commonwealth used its “good offices” to resolve conflict? International Norms & Hegemony – What role can the Commonwealth play in global governance amid rising hegemonies? We welcome interdisciplinary contributions from fields including history, political science, law, sociology, development studies, geography, diplomacy, and international relations. Case studies from the Global South and comparative or pan-Commonwealth analyses are especially encouraged. 🔗 Read the full Call for Papers and Details:https://networks.h-net.org/group/announcements/20069070/cfp-cultures-democracy-commonwealth-leadership-grassroots-activism-and 📤 Submit: A 250-word abstract A 150-word bio Indicate attendance format (online/in-person) and time zone if virtual✉️ By 30 June 2025 Join in rethinking the future of democracy through the lens of the Commonwealth experience. Read more

Deadline: Sep 30, 2025 Donor: Wellcome Grant Type: Grant Grant Size: $500,000 to $1 million 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, 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, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, 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, Palestinian Territories, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Romania, 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, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Viet Nam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Montenegro, Serbia, Kosovo, South Sudan Area: Health, PhD Holder, Researchers, Innovation, Research The Wellcome Early-Career Awards Scheme provides funding for early-career researchers from any discipline who are ready to develop their research identity. For more information, visit https://wellcome.org/research-funding/schemes/wellcome-early-career-awards Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/entries-open-for-wellcome-earlycareer-awards-scheme Read more

Deadline: Dec 31, 2027 Donor: Australian National University Grant Type: Fellowship Grant Size: $1000 to $10,000 Countries/Regions: Algeria, Angola, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo DR, Cote DIvoire (Ivory Coast), Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Liberia, Morocco, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Russia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Uganda, Ukraine, Western Sahara, Yemen, South Sudan Area: Students, Youth, Peace & Conflict Resolution, Research, Youth & Adolescents The Australian National University has announced its Balzan PhD Fellowships to expand the horizons of restorative justice research in all regions of the planet, including Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Oceania, and right across Asia. For more information, visit https://regnet.anu.edu.au/balzan-phd-fellowships-new-horizons-restorative-justice-and-restorative-peacemaking Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/call-for-applications-balzan-phd-fellowships Read more

World History Bulletin is seeking quality research essays, experiential learning case studies, and classroom activities for inclusion in its upcoming Spring/Summer 2025 issue, “Disappearances and Preservations in World History.” The issue will explore how our understanding of the past evolves as we revisit, reconsider, and preserve history for future generations. The theme of “Disappearances and Preservations” raises important questions about who determines what is preserved and what is allowed to disappear, the criteria used to ensure preservation, the motives which inform disappearance or preservation, the evolution of techniques of preservation, the affect of the loss of historical material on future studies, and how selective preservation can prejudice current historical studies. The Bulletin is interested in submissions covering a range of topics related to the theme of disappearances and preservations, including: Suppressing Histories. Studying the efforts of regimes to erase or suppress histories which contradict official narratives. Preservation of Historical Memory. The exploration of how histories are documented and by whom.  Recovering Histories. Examining histories forgotten or “disappeared” and how they might be recovered.   Techniques used in the classroom to introduce and explore disappearances and preservations as part of wider political and sociocultural phenomena.   Historiographies of theories and practice concerned with disappearances and preservations in world history. World History Bulletin therefore invites contributions to a thematic issue on disappearances and preservations in world history. We are especially interested in articles that share novel research or historiographical perspectives which explore the wider economic, sociocultural, and/or political circumstances which result in disappearance or preservation; present innovative/experiential teaching at all levels that employs techniques related to disappearances and preservations in world history; or explore the connection between student engagement and world history as a result of coursework related to the theme “disappearances and preservations.”  We also welcome short interviews with designers, artists, writers, and scholars and small roundtables on a book, film, or other work. Submission Guidelines: Research and pedagogical articles should range between 1,500 and 6,000 words in length, including endnote text. The Bulletin accepts submissions which adhere to the style, format, and documentation requirements as outlined in the most recent edition of the Chicago Manual of Style. The Bulletin uses endnote citations, rather than footnote citations. Text of submissions should be double-spaced, rendered in 12-point Times New Roman font, and spelled according to American English standard usage (e.g., favorite, rather than favourite). Submissions should be written in past tense, rather than the literary present, and passive voice should be avoided. Submission Deadline: July 15, 2025 Essays and questions should be directed to Joseph M. Snyder, Editor-in-chief of World History Bulletin, at bulletin@thewha.org. Contact Information Joseph M. Snyder Editor-in-chief Contact Email jmsnyder@semo.edu URL https://www.thewha.org/publications/whb-publication/ Read more

Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs 2025/2026 Background The Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) invites suitably qualified students who are nationals of the East African Community (EAC) Partner States to apply for the EAC Student Mobility Scholarship Scheme (EAC-SMS) for the academic year 2025/2026. What is the EAC-SMS? The EAC-SMS is a regional scholarship programme designed to promote student exchange across the EAC Partner States. It supports students to pursue undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD studies at universities in a Partner State other than their own.  Scholarship Coverage This is a cost-sharing programme supported by: Host universities: Waive tuition and examination fees for students from other Partner States. IUCEA Secretariat: Covers travel expenses, health insurance, and research costs. Parents/Guardians/Students: Cover remaining costs such as accommodation and daily living expenses through personal means or other available support schemes.  Scholarships Available for 2025/2026 A total of 177 scholarships are available in various disciplines: 91 Undergraduate 76 Master’s 10 PhD  Where to Study? Participating universities from across the EAC Partner States are offering the scholarships for specific programmes. The full list of programmes, institutions, number of slots, and intakes is available in Table 1 of the official call document which can be accessed through this link:  https://www.iucea.org/call-for-applications/  The deadline is 30th June 2025. Read more

As a pan-African survey research network, Afrobarometer is committed to building data collection, data analysis, and data use skills across the continent. We believe this will enable African researchers, policy actors, and civil society representatives to play an effective role in African decision making on policy and development.The Afrobarometer Emerging Scholars Workshop aspires to bring together early career researchers and experienced academic mentors to build analytical capacity on the African continent and ultimately facilitate the production of analytical outputs that make use of Afrobarometer’s extensive open access datasets.The workshop aims to create capacity building and mentoring networks amongst researchers in Africa while providing professional development opportunities for African researchers.If you are interested in this opportunity please complete the application form and submit a copy of your CV and research paper or proposal, no later than 5pm GMT on 19 May 2025.THIS MUST BE DONE VIA THE LINK BELOWPlease note that due to the volume of applications we anticipate receiving, only successful candidates will be notified of their acceptance into the programme. If you have not heard from us by 30 May 2025, please consider your application unsuccessful.https://lnkd.in/eaVDWkRB Read more

Deadline: Jun 27, 2025 Donor: Grant Type: Awards, Prizes and Challenges Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000 Countries/Regions: Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo DR, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cote DIvoire (Ivory Coast), Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Faroe Islands, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, North Korea, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia Federated States Of, Moldova Republic Of, Monaco, Mongolia, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Burma(Myanmar), Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestinian Territories, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Kitts And Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent And The Grenadines, Samoa, Sao Tome And Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, East Timor (Timor-Leste), Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad And Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Viet Nam, British Virgin Islands, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Montenegro, South Sudan , Curaçao, Sint Maarten (Dutch Part) Area: Literacy, Individuals, Innovation The Member States and International Non-Governmental Organizations which maintain official relations with UNESCO are invited to solicit and submit nominations for the UNESCO International Literacy Prizes. For more information, visit https://www.unesco.org/en/prizes/literacy/process?hub=67252 Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/nomination-open-for-unesco-international-literacy-prizes-application Read more

Deadline: Dec 31, 2025 Donor: DhiShi Scientific Private Limited Grant Type: Events Grant Size: Not Available Countries/Regions: All Countries Area: Health, Researchers, Students, Innovation, Research Are you a researcher, student, or academic professional aiming to elevate your research with expert support and international exposure? This is your gateway to collaborate with DhiShi Scientific and connect with researchers and mentors from across the globe. Apply Now! For more information, visit https://dhishi.com/innovation-cell/#start Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/call-for-research-proposals-center-for-health-research-dhishi-scientific Read more

Deadline: May 23, 2025 Donor: UN Women Grant Type: Grant Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000 Countries/Regions: Lesotho, South Africa Area: Human Rights, Humanitarian Relief, Violence Prevention, Peace & Conflict Resolution, Gender Equality, Women & Gender The UN Women now invites proposals for Responsible Parties to Scale up Institutional Response Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). For more information, visit https://africa.unwomen.org/en/programme-implementation/2025/05/call-for-responsible-parties-to-scale-up-institutional-response-to-violence-against-women-and-girls-vawg-in-south-africa-and-lesotho Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/call-for-proposals-responsible-parties-to-scale-up-institutional-response-vawg-in-south-africa-and-lesotho 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: Jun 20, 2025 Donor: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Grant Type: Awards, Prizes and Challenges Grant Size: Not Available Countries/Regions: All Countries Area: Businesses, Companies and Enterprises, Community Development, Economic Development, Education, Employment & Labor, Environment, Health, Disaster Preparedness, Innovation, Leadership, Sustainable Development U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is now accepting nominations for its Citizens Awards to recognize businesses for their leadership in solving the world’s biggest challenges. For more information, visit https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/solutions/corporate-citizenship/citizens-awards Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/nominations-open-for-citizens-awards Read more