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

Are you ready to connect your classroom with the world? MSU’s Center for Global Learning and Innovation, Alliance for African Partnership (AAP), and African Studies Center (ASC) invite faculty from any discipline to apply for the Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Faculty Fellows Program-Africa (Cohort 3)! 🌍 What is COIL?An innovative teaching method that brings together faculty and students from different countries for shared, virtual, intercultural learning experiences. ✨ Tracks Available:✅ Track 1: Bilateral COIL — 1 MSU + 1 African faculty | US$1,500/team✅ Track 2: Trilateral COIL — 1 MSU + 1 African + 1 HBCU faculty | US$3,000/team 📚 Requirements: No prior COIL experience needed! Must have an existing course in 2026 to integrate COIL. Spring, Summer, or Fall 2026 options. 🎓 Benefits: Stipend per faculty member 5-week COIL training (Oct 6–Nov 7, 2025) Join a vibrant fellows’ community of practice Present your project idea at the COIL Symposium 📅 Deadlines:🔗 Individual Interest Form: Aug 10, 2025 —https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8pQV8tBI70klX9k🔗 Team Application Form: Sept 7, 2025 — https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5dxi1097iTi5gd8 💡 Bring your students a global experience, grow your network, and help shape the future of intercultural learning in Africa! 👉 Questions? Reach out to Marilyn Amey (amey@msu.edu) Apply now — let’s COIL Africa together! 🌐✨ #COIL #GlobalLearning #AAP #MSU #FacultyOpportunity #InternationalEducation Read more

African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) is pleased to announce the launch of the inaugural African Women in Data Science Fellowship. This timely initiative responds to the growing demand for data-driven leadership to tackle the pressing challenges of food insecurity and climate change across Africa. We invite ambitious African women with foundational experience in data-related work and a strong motivation to deepen their skills and apply data science for transformative impact in agrifood systems and climate resilience. The Fellowship aims to enhance the leadership and technical capabilities of African women professionals utilizing data science to foster inclusive, evidence-based innovation in agrifood systems and climate resilience. Building on AWARD’s proven track record in cultivating African women leaders in agricultural research and development, the program adapts our Fellowship model to meet the demands of an evolving data and technology landscape. The program targets African women from Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Malawi with demonstrated experience in data-related roles and a commitment to applying data for development. Fellows will be drawn from diverse sectors, including government, academia, research, civil society, development agencies, and the private sector. A Transformative Learning Experience Inspired by the AWARD Fellowship model, the African Women in Data Science Fellowship offers a rigorous 12-month career-accelerating journey for African women working at the intersection of data science, agriculture, and climate resilience. As a Fellow, you will engage in the following core activities: Participate in a 7-day, face-to-face women’s leadership course designed to strengthen your confidence, influence, and capacity to lead data-driven solutions (November 2025). Join a 2-week immersive in-person data science training course covering Python programming, machine learning, data wrangling, visualization, and statistical analysis (February 2026). Complete a 2-month virtual course focused on the application of data science tools to real-world challenges in agrifood systems and climate resilience (April – May 2026). Design and implement a data-driven capstone project addressing a practical issue in agriculture or climate. You will receive modest seed funding and technical guidance for project execution (February – September 2026). Undertake a competitive short-term institutional placement (1–3 months), known as Advanced Science Training (AST), within your home country. This placement provides an opportunity to apply your skills in a real-world setting and further deepen your technical expertise (May – September 2026). Receive ongoing guidance from senior data science professionals through structured mentoring relationships, including orientation, check-ins, and goal setting (March – November 2026). Participate in knowledge-sharing sessions, storytelling activities, and professional engagement opportunities through AWARD’s network (Throughout the fellowship). By the end of the Fellowship, participants will be better equipped to lead data-driven initiatives, advocate for inclusive innovation, and serve as visible role models in Africa’s growing data science and development ecosystem. Application Deadline: July 31, 2025, at 11:59 PM East Africa Time (GMT+3). applications will NOT be accepted after this deadline. Applicants should carefully read the application guidelines for more information on eligibility criteria and the application process.Apply: https://form.jotform.com/251594644696977  Read more

Deadline: Jul 30, 2025 Donor: Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition Grant Type: Training Grant Size: $1000 to $10,000 Countries/Regions: Kenya Area: Financial Management, Agriculture Food & Nutrition, Food Safety, Nutrition, Businesses, Companies and Enterprises, Entrepreneurship Submissions are now open for the Nutrition Impact at Scale Incubation Program that is a powerful crash course on entrepreneurship – as well as adapting a nutrition lens the business. For more information, visit https://gain.nakurubox.co.ke/incubation/ Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/nutrition-impact-at-scale-incubation-program-2025-kenya Read more

Deadline: Sep 30, 2025 Donor: International Orthodontics Foundation Grant Type: Grant Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000 Countries/Regions: All Countries Area: Innovation, Research, Science, Technology The Advanced Innovation Grants (AIG) supports projects beyond early stages, enabling larger-scale applications and multicenter research. For more information, visit https://researchgrants.iofglobal.org/v3/advanced/innovation Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/call-for-proposals-advanced-innovation-grants Read more

Deadline: Oct 31, 2025 Donor: International Orthodontics Foundation Grant Type: Grant Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000 Countries/Regions: All Countries Area: Individuals, Researchers, Innovation, Research The Emerging Innovation Grants (EIG) provide seed funding for novel ideas and pioneering research at various stages of development, with the goal of fostering groundbreaking advancements in orthodontics. For more information, visit https://researchgrants.iofglobal.org/v3/emerging/innovation Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/request-for-proposals-emerging-innovation-grants Read more

Deadline: Sep 01, 2025 Donor: Eva Crane Grant Type: Grant Grant Size: $1000 to $10,000 Countries/Regions: All Countries Area: Innovation, Research The Eva Crane Trust is accepting grant applications to foster innovative projects and collaborations that explore and expand knowledge in apology, beekeeping practices, and the historical significance of bees. For more information, visit https://www.evacranetrust.org/en/page/apply-for-funding Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/apply-for-eva-crane-trust-grant-program Read more

Deadline: Sep 22, 2025 Donor: Epic Games Grant Type: Grant Grant Size: $100,000 to $500,000 Countries/Regions: All Countries Area: Business & Industry, Individuals, Innovation, Technology Applications are now open for the Epic MegaGrants Program that invests in promising new projects from their community as they push real-time 3D development to new heights. For more information, visit https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/megagrants Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/call-for-applications-epic-megagrants-program Read more

Deadline: Sep 03, 2025 Donor: GSK Grant Type: Grant Grant Size: $100,000 to $500,000 Countries/Regions: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo DR, Cote DIvoire (Ivory Coast), Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Reunion, Rwanda, Sao Tome And Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Western Sahara, Zambia, Zimbabwe Area: Capacity Building, Health, , , Research, Scientific Research Applications are now open for Africa Open Lab, a GSK initiative focused on advancing scientific research and strengthening research capabilities in sub-Saharan Africa. For more information, visit https://www.gsk.com/en-gb/responsibility/global-health-and-health-security/africa-open-lab/ Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/submissions-open-for-africa-open-lab Read more

Deadline: Jul 25, 2025 Donor: Grant Type: Grant Grant Size: Not Available Countries/Regions: Nigeria Area: Children, Civil Society Development, Emergency and Crisis, Humanitarian Relief, Violence Prevention, Women & Gender, Youth & Adolescents The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund is accepting applications for Protecting Children in Humanitarian Crises. For more information, visit https://www.unpartnerportal.org/landing/opportunities/ Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/call-for-applications-protecting-children-in-humanitarian-crises-nigeria 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: Sep 17, 2025 Donor: The Royal Society Grant Type: Events Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000 Countries/Regions: All Countries Area: Business & Industry, Businesses, Companies and Enterprises, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Research, Science The Royal Society announces its Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) scheme to increase the knowledge and awareness in UK universities of cutting edge industrial science, research and innovation. For more information, visit https://royalsociety.org/grants/entrepreneur-in-residence/ Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/open-call-royal-society-entrepreneur-in-residence-scheme Read more