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LIST 1: APPLICABLE TO WAYS - AFRU
African Development Foundation (ADF)
Washington, DC 20005-2248 Fax: 202.673.3810 Email: info@adf.gov Internet: http://www.adf.gov No deadlines. Grants: USD 50 000 – 250 000
ADF is the principal agency of the US Government that supports community-based, self-help initiatives to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in Africa. ADF has funded more than 1300 activities in 34 African countries. It currently has active programs in 14 Sub-Saharan countries: Benin, Botswana, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Ghana, Guinea, Lesotho, Mali, Namibia, Niger, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe.
Aga Khan Foundation (AKF)
1202 Geneva Switzerland Email: HONsecretariat@healthonnet.org Internet: http://www.hon.ch/Misc/Sponsor/aga_khan.html Aga Khan Foundation Kenya Aga Khan Foundation East Africa Regional Office Nairobi, Kenya
No Deadlines Overall funding focuses on: (1) health systems; (2) education including early childhood care and development; (3) rural development (particularly in resource-poor, degraded or remote environments); and (4) NGO Enhancement; as well as the following 4 cross-cutting issues: Human Resource Development; Community Participation; Gender and Development; and Environment.
Atkinson Foundation
1100 Grundy Lane, Suite 140 San Bruno, California 94066-3030 Tel/Fax: 415.876.0222 Contact: Elizabeth H. Curtis, Administrator and Director
Deadlines: March 31 and August 31 for international grants Grants : $1,000-$10,000 Supports international development programs that focus on Latin America and Sub-Saharan and Central Africa. Supports technical assistance, population studies and relief. The foundation publishes an annual report, application guidelines and proposal cover sheet. Make initial contact by telephone to see if proposal is within the foundation’s guidelines. Applications must be submitted in writing.
Carnegie Corporation of New York
437 Madison Avenue New York, New York 10022 Tel: 212.371.3200 Fax: 212.754.4073 Contact: Dorothy W. Knapp, Secretary Internet: http://www.carnegie.org/
No deadlines. In the International Development Program, the corporation is returning to its historical interests in higher education and library development in Commonwealth Africa. The following themes define the program: (1) strengthening African universities; (2) enhancing women's opportunities in higher education; and (3) revitalizing public libraries. Geographic focus is restricted to African countries that are or have been members of the British Commonwealth as of 1947. There are no application forms. Staff try to respond to grantseekers within four months of the receipt of a request. Grantseekers are asked to submit a brief letter of inquiry or concept paper that clearly and concisely describes the project's aims, its significance, its duration and amount of funds required. The document should not exceed five pages.
Coca-Cola Foundation, Inc.
Atlanta, Georgia 30301-3009 Contact: Donald R. Greene, President Application address: The Coca-Cola Foundation Grants Administration PO Box 1734 Atlanta, Georgia 30301 Internet: http://www2.coca-cola.com/citizenship/foundation_coke.html
No Deadlines The Coca-Cola Africa Foundation: The Company has created a Foundation dedicated to Africa. It will address individual and collective needs across health, education and the environment. Address: Phumi Dlamini The Coca-Cola Africa Foundation P O Box 2040 Manzini Swaziland Fax: 268. 518.4538 Email: tccaf@eur.ko.com Primary support for education including higher education, science and engineering. Publishes an annual report and application guidelines. Application form is required. Guidelines and application form are posted on the foundation’s web site. Funds organizations outside the US that promote higher education. The Coca-Cola Foundation board of directors reviews funding recommendations in quarterly meetings. All requests receive a written response when the review process is complete.
Cottonwood Foundation
Box 10803 White Bear Lake, Minnesota 55110 Tel: 651.426.8797 Fax: 651.426.0320 Key contact: Paul Moss, Executive Director Email: cottonwood@igc.org Internet: http://www.cottonwoodfdn.org/ No Deadlines Grants: USD 500-1000
Established in 1992, this foundation promotes empowerment of people, protection of the environment and respect for cultural diversity. It provides small grants to grassroots organizations that rely on volunteer efforts and where foundation support will make a significant difference. Projects the foundation supports must meet all 4 of the following criteria: (1) protect environment; (2) promote cultural diversity; (3) empower people to meet their basic needs; and (4) rely on volunteer efforts. Only charitable, nonprofit organizations are funded. Political and religious organizations, governmental agencies, private individuals and universities are not eligible for funding. Requests for funding must be sent by mail. The proposal must include the application form. Application details are available at: http://www.cottonwoodfdn.org/howapply.html.
John Deere Foundation
1515 River Drive Moline, Illinois 61265 Tel: 309.765.8000 Fax: 309.765.9855 Email: jdinthecommunity@johndeere.com Internet: http://www.deere.com/en_US/compinfo/johndeere_foundations/contri... No Deadlines. John Deere Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of Deere & Company, invests in programs in education, health and human services, community improvement and arts and culture. Types of support include: annual campaigns, building construction/renovation, continuing support, fellowships, general operating support, scholarship funds and seed money grants. Foundation interest also includes support for Third World development through US-based nonprofits. This support includes: international building funds, research grants, general operating purposes and continuing support.
Dell Computer Corporation
One Dell Way Round Rock, Texas 78682 Internet: http://www.dell.com/us/en/gen/corporate/vision_000_initiatives.h...
Dell shares its expertise and resources with communities around the world. It focuses grant-making and assistance in three areas: education, technology and Internet literacy and access. A recent example of Dell activity in Africa includes providing R3 million worth of computer and server equipment for use at the International AIDS 2000 Medical Conference hosted by South Africa.
Dow Chemical Company
Building 47 Midland, Michigan 48667 Contact: Jerry Ring, Director–Global Contributions Fax: 517.638.7238 Internet: http://www.dow.com/about/corp/social/wwsi.htm#one No formal application form.
Dow Chemical Company donates more than $18 million each year, globally. Funding criteria include the following: (1) address a need in a community where the company has a presence; (2) provide hands-on science experiences for students below the college level; (3) involve science, engineering or business at university level; or (4) enhance the environment. The company operates 114 manufacturing sites in 33 countries.
J.C. Downing Foundation
10755 Scripps Poway Parkway Suite F, PMB 422 San Diego, California 92131-392 Contact: Stuart A. Winkleman, Director Email: winkleman@intelnet.net Internet: http://www.jcdowning.org/ Grants: $5,000-$50,000.
Areas of support include: education and human development; environmental research and preservation; fine arts; sports and athletics; and technology and communications. The foundation issues project grants, not general support grants. It will also fund the early stages of a project’s development. Applications from Southern California may be given preferential consideration, but applications are accepted from all geographical areas. A brief proposal letter may be sent at any time. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope with all inquiries or applications. A full proposal will be invited.
Ford Foundation
320 East 43rd Street New York, New York 10017 Tel: 212.573.5000 Fax: 212.599.4584 Internet: http://www.fordfound.org/ Kenya Regional Office Ford Foundation Kenya P.O. Box 41081 Nairobi, Republic of Kenya Tel. 254.2.710444 Fax 254.2.2712203 Internet: ford-nairobi@fordfound.org No Deadlines Grants have ranged from $10,000 to $2 million, with an average of $150,000.
The Ford Foundation’s mission is to “provide grants and loans to projects that strengthen democratic values; reduce poverty and injustice; promote international cooperation; and advance human achievement.†The foundation is currently funding programs that fit within three themes: (1) asset building and community development; (2) education, media and arts and culture; and (3) peace and social justice. Detailed descriptions of these areas are posted on the home page. Publications include: annual report, Current Interests of the Ford Foundation, the Ford Foundation Report, and numerous reports on specific topics. These are posted on the foundation’s web site along with application guidelines Before submitting a full proposal, contact the foundation by a brief letter of inquiry that describes the project or program for which you are seeking funding. For international grants, direct letters and proposals to the resident representative listed in the foundation’s annual report.
G.A.G Charitable Corporation
132 North El Camino Real, Suite F-325 Encinitas, California 92024 Contact: Dorothy Salant, President Grants: $500 to $3,000. No Deadlines but board of directors meets in May of each year.
Fields of interest include: natural resource conservation and protection; the environment; and food services. Africa is the geographical focus. Supports annual campaigns only. Publishes a financial statement and grants list. Submit initial letter of inquiry to Dorothy Salant.
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation P. O. Box 23350 Seattle, Washington 98122 Contact: Grants Administrator Tel: 206.709.3100 Email: info@glf.org Internet: http://www.gatesfoundation.org/about/granting.htm
The foundation awards grants in its areas of interest which are: increasing access to innovations in technology, education, libraries and global health. Education grants are intended to provide teachers with opportunities to learn together the best ways to use technology to enhance student learning. Global health grants are awarded to improve the health of women and children, particularly in developing countries, by expanding services to enable women to safely carry and deliver babies and to prevent cervical cancer. Grants to libraries bridge the digital divide between those who have access to computers and the Internet and those who lack such access.
GE Fund of the General Electric Company
3135 Easton Turnpike Fairfield, Connecticut 06431 Tel: 203.373.3216 Fax: 203.373.3029 Email: gefund@corporate.ge.com Internet: http://www.ge.com/community/fund/ Application guidelines and a suggested format for brief proposals are posted on the web site. No deadlines. Grants:$10,000 - $50,000.
Contact for International Giving: Roger H. Nozaki, Chairperson–International and Matt DeCamara, Public Policy, Environmental Stewardship and GE Fund Communications Supports US-based nonprofit organizations with an international focus and international organizations. Topics of interest include: foreign educational institutions, international development, environmental concerns and trade. GE Fund international grants build the capacity of communities, schools and universities to educate the citizens and workforce of the future. Initial contact should be by brief letter requesting full grant application guidelines. In order to target foundation resources for maximum impact, GE Fund staff identify organizations that fit fund’s initiatives and have demonstrated success on projects that match program guidelines. They then work with those organizations to develop programs and proposals. Grantees who have been extended an official invitation by a GE Fund staff member should use the Eligibility Tool on the website and complete the Standard Application made available at the end. Unsolicited applications (those that have not been invited to submit a application) are highly unlikely to receive a grant.
i2 Foundation Grants
i2 Foundation 11511 Luna Road, Suite 1400 Dallas, Texas 75234 Contact: Bindu Nambiar Tel: 469.357.3117 Fax: 469.357.7777 Email: bindu_nambiar@i2.com Internet: http://www.i2foundation.org Grants: $5000-$50,000
The foundation promotes advancements in education, technology, environmental practices, medicine and economic opportunity through programs improving the quality of life and creating a better society. Although the foundation's main priority is development and education of youth, proposals related to a wide array of issues are accepted, including: illiteracy, youth violence, early childhood development, poverty, improved healthcare and scientific research. Requirements: Nonprofit organizations closely aligned with the foundation's goals are eligible. Restrictions: Individuals, religious institutions, political organizations, and government entities are ineligible. 16. Karma Foundation 18 Upper Brook Drive North Brunswick, New Jersey 08902 Contact: Dina Karmazin Elkins, Executive Director Tel: 818.760.6545 Fax: 818.760.6777 Email: info@karmafoundation.org Internet: http://www.karmafoundation.org No Deadlines. Grants: $500-$25,000; $1000-$10,000 average.
The foundation awards grants internationally to support the following broad interest areas: arts and culture, education and literacy, health and human services and development and enrichment of Jewish life. Types of support include: operating expenses, special projects, capital grants, seed grants, equipment and materials and disaster relief. The foundation also provides technical assistance and assists in proposal development. Organizations that have not received funding from The Karma Foundation in the past should call for technical assistance before submitting a proposal. Full application guidelines and sample grants are on the foundation’s website. Requirements: US and international nonprofit organizations are eligible. Restrictions: Grants do not support travel expenses for bands or sports teams, political or lobbying activities, advertising for fundraising events, litigation, charter schools or loans.
National Science Foundation (NSF)
http://www.nsf.gov/ The Africa, Near East, and South Asia (ANESA) Program supports research and education collaborations with scientists and engineers in all of Africa. Activities focus on human resource development and capacity building in research and education. Proposal Guidelines for all NSF programs can be found at: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2002/nsf022/start.html
NewDeal Foundation
20 Holland Street, Fourth Floor Somerville, Massachusetts 02144 Tel: 1-800-310-9122 Email: info@newdeal.org Internet: http://www.newdeal.org No Deadlines
Donations of computer hardware and software. The NewDeal Foundation donates computer hardware and software to promote computer literacy and provide Internet access to nonprofit organizations. Applications for software are accepted from any country.
Nippon Foundation
The Nippon Zaidan Building 1-2-2 Akasaka Minato-ku Tokyo 107-8404, Japan Internet: http://www.nippon-foundation.or.jp/eng/index.php3 For application form and further application details go to http://www.nippon-foundation.or.jp/eng/how/summary.html
Nippon Foundation is an independent, nonprofit, grant-making organization that funds projects in four major categories, one of which is overseas cooperative assistance. Grants are given to programs planned and conducted by overseas nonprofit organizations in such areas as basic human needs, human resources development and promotion of international cooperation. Under the category of overseas cooperative assistance, proposals should focus on cross-border, transnational activities; local and regional undertakings that may fall outside the reach of the public sector or other donor agencies; and initiatives to tackle pressing issues and long-range or persistent problems that require prompt and systemized care. Applications may be submitted at any time, and must be submitted by mail.
Public Welfare Foundation
Review Committee 1200 U Street, NW Washington, DC 20009-4443 Tel: 202.965.1800 Fax: 202.265.8851 Email: reviewcommittee@publicwelfare.org Internet: http://www.publicwelfare.org Grants:$25,000 to $40,000.
Public Welfare Foundation is a non-governmental grant-making organization dedicated to supporting organizations that provide services to disadvantaged populations and work for lasting improvements in the delivery of services that meet basic human needs. Grants have been awarded in the areas of criminal justice, disadvantaged elderly and youth, environment, population, health, community and economic development, human rights and technology assistance. No geographical restrictions on funding. Grants outside the US are generally made to organizations with offices both in the US and in the region where the program is operating. The foundation provides both general support and project-specific grants. Although most grants cover a period of one year, the foundation accepts requests for funding renewals and also makes multi-year grants. Grants for one-time purposes and adaptation of successful programs are also considered. The foundation has increased its efforts to directly fund organizations in other countries. The involvement of local communities is always important. “The Foundation is willing to take risks to help organizations with little else but dedication to a sound idea, a reasonable plan for carrying it out, and a strong base and commitment to their communities.†Application process: The first step is to prepare a letter of inquiry that includes a cover sheet and a brief narrative of 2-3 pages. The COVER SHEET (maximum of 2 pages) should include the following: (1) name and address of organization; (2) name of director and contact person(s), telephone, and fax numbers, email and web addresses; (3) 1 paragraph summarizing the organization's mission; (4) 1 paragraph summarizing purpose of request; (5) relationship of request to organization's mission; (6) total dollar total of annual organizational budget and fiscal year; (7) dollar total of project budget (if other than general support); (8) dollar amount being requested; (9) dollar total committed from other funding sources; (10) time frame for conducting this work and dates for which grant funds would be needed and; (11) tax exempt status. The NARRATIVE (maximum of 3 pages) should discuss the following: (1) purpose of request; (2) problem or need being addressed; (3) population or community served by your program or organization and how it is involved in the design and implementation of your work;(4) how you will address the problem or need you have identified; and (5) how your work promotes systemic change. The FINANCIAL proposal is a 1-page budget showing all funding sources (received, requested, and expected), and all expenses for the organization or the project to be funded. No deadlines.
Spencer Foundation
900 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2800 Chicago, Illinois 60611 Tel: 312.337.7000 Fax: 312.337.0282 Administrative Assistant to the Foundation: Mary Ellen Natonski Email: information@spencer.org Internet: http://www.spencer.org/ Grants: $1,000 to $400,000
Major funding priority is educational research. Funds US and foreign educational institutes and universities. Focuses on science and math education, social sciences education, educational reform. Publishes an annual report, general brochure and small grants brochure. The Small Research Grants office can be reached at 312-274-6509 and the email address smgrant@spencer.org. The Major Research Grants office can be reached at 312-274-6511 and email address majgrant@spencer.org.
Toyota Foundation
Shinjuku Mitsui Building 37F, 2-1-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-0437, Japan Tel: 03.3344.1701 Fax: 03.3342.6911 Email: admin@toyotafound.or.jp Internet: http://www.toyotafound.or.jp/etop.htm
Toyota Foundation provides financial assistance to carry out projects in Japan and other countries, mainly in the developing world, that address timely issues in a variety of fields. These include, for example, environmental sustainability, improvement of social welfare, advancement of education and scholarship, strengthening of civil society and preservation of cultural heritage. The foundation is a private, nonprofit, grant-making organization dedicated to the goals of realizing greater human fulfilment and contributing to development of a human-oriented society. Endowed by Toyota Motor Corporation, its total funding is about 11.4 billion yen (or $ 114 million annually). The foundation focuses on four sub-themes under its key theme “Creating a Society with Pluralistic Valuesâ€.
AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (AfDB)
ODA policy located at www.afdb.org
The African Development Bank Group is a multinational development bank supported by 77 member countries from Africa, North and South America, Europe and Asia. The Bank Group consists of three institutions: AfDB, African Development Fund and Nigeria Trust Fund. AfDB’s development assistance strategy promotes accelerated, sustainable economic growth with, equity and poverty reduction as central goals achieved through promotion of good governance as well as programs that provide opportunities to the poor by improving access to productive assets, technology, information and social services. Agricultural research funding targets regional research networks. The Bank’s operational focus is on the following key areas of intervention: • at country level, three broad sectoral themes: agriculture and rural development, human resource development and private sector development • governance • at regional/continental level: economic integration and co-operation Environment and gender issues are mainstreamed in a fully participatory manner.
LIST 2: APPLICABLE TO INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS
Association of African Universities (AAU)
and USHEPiA (University Science, Humanities & Engineering Partnerships in Africa) AAU-Africa Office Room 3.06 International Academic Programmes Office, Kramer Bldg University of Cape Town, Private Bag, Rondebosch 7700, South Africa Tel: 27.21.650.2822. Fax: 27.21.650.5667 Email: nan@protem.uct.ac.za Internet: http://www.uct.ac.za/misc/iapo/ushepia/missle.htm
Sixteen fellowships supporting research reporting and writing of peer-reviewed articles. USHEPiA provides fellowship opportunities to build African research in science, engineering and humanities. Applications are invited from the following countries only: Angola, Botswana, DRC, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Host Universities are: University of Botswana; University of Cape Town, South Africa; University of Nairobi, Kenya; University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; University of Zambia; University of Zimbabwe; Makerere University, Uganda; and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya.
Commonwealth Foundation (CF)
The Commonwealth Foundation Marlborough House Pall Mall London SW1Y 5HY Tel: 44.0.207.930.3783 Fax: 44.0.207.839.8157 Email: geninfo@commonwealth.int Internet: http://www.commonwealthfoundation.com/ No deadlines. Grants: £10,000 - £25,000
Professional exchange response grant: The CF runs a small travel grants programme to assist mid-career NGO leaders from developing Commonwealth countries to participate in practical training courses, workshops and conferences. Current priority areas are: agriculture, appropriate technology, arts and culture, basic healthcare, built environment and human settlement, community and rural development, disability, enterprise development and micro-finance, environment and natural resources, gender, governance, HIV/AIDS, NGO capacity-building, non-formal education, and social welfare. For additional information, contact: Colin Ball, Director.
Foundation for the Future
123 105th Avenue, SE Bellevue, Washington 98004 Contact: Carol Johnson, Programs Administration Manager Tel: 425.451.1333 Fax: 425.451.1238 Email: caroljohnson@futurefoundation.org Internet : http://www.futurefoundation.org/grants/grant_proposal.html.
This foundation supports a small research grant program to support scholars and scientists undertaking research directly related to a better understanding of factors affecting quality of life for long-term future of humanity. It invites applications in one or more of the following categories: (1) Future of Humanity Research Programs and (2) International Collaboration on the Future of Humanity. The first category includes all fields that may have a significant impact on the quality of human life during the new millennium. Areas of interest within the physical and social sciences include, but are not limited to, research into the social, genetic, biological, medical, psychological, physiological, cultural, and environmental factors that may affect the quality of the human condition. Projects in the second category include those that develop international collaboration through cooperative research.
W. K. Kellogg Foundation
One Michigan Avenue, E Battle Creek, Michigan 49017-4058 Tel: 616.968.1611 Fax: 616.968.0413 Contact: Manager of Grant Proposals Internet: http://www.wkkf.org/
Most Kellogg grants are awarded in the US, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and 5 southern Africa countries, including Botswana, Lesotho, South Africa, Swaziland and Zimbabwe. Program funding areas in LAC include: health; food systems and rural development; basic education and youth; philanthropy and volunteerism; leadership; study grant fellowships; and program development. In Southern Africa, the foundation funds programs that focus on: (1) organizational and institutional development; (2) strengthening of leadership capacity; and (3) strengthening of community capacity. Grants to Southern Africa have ranged from $100,000 to over $2.5 million. Application guidelines, extensive discussion of the foundation’s mission and programming along with contacts for each program area are found on its website at http://www.wkkf.org/Grants/.
RGK Foundation
1301 West 25th Street, Suite 300 Austin, Texas 78705-4236 Tel: 512.474.9298 Fax: .512.474.7281 Internet: http://www.rgkfoundation.org/ Grants: under $25,000.
The foundation commits funding worldwide to support education, medicine/health, and community. In these areas, the foundation supports programs and conferences that promote academic excellence in universities and colleges that raise literacy levels and that support the health and well being of children. Effective May 1, 2002, RGK Foundation has implemented new grant application procedures and no longer considers unsolicited grant proposals. Applicants are required to complete an electronic Letter of Inquiry form as first step. Go to http://www.rgkfoundation.org/application.php for the on-line inquiry letter.
Shell Foundation Sustainable Communities Programme
Shell Foundation Shell Centre London SE1 7NA United Kingdom Internet: http://www.shellfoundation.org/ Email: sf@shellfoundation.org
Shell Foundation supports efforts to achieve a balance between economic growth, care for the environment and equitable social development— the goal of sustainable development. Its Sustainable Communities Programme (SCP) supports practical projects to help marginalized communities improve their long-term prospects. The programme focuses on initiatives in developed and developing countries that specifically: • Target marginalized communities or disadvantaged groups adversely affected by, or presently not sustainably benefiting from the opportunities associated with local and international development • Enable such communities to enhance their productive skills, capabilities and other assets in ways that create sustainable income generating opportunities - thereby reducing poverty and increasing capacity to manage and cope with external risks • Focus on increasing the access of marginalized communities and disadvantaged groups to local and international markets • In doing the above, recognize and incorporate the close linkages among the environmental, economic and social objectives of sustainable development. • Have strong potential to deliver a model that will be self-sustaining at the end of the funding period.
The foundation is not currently accepting proposals for its Sustainable Communities Programme in order to conduct a program review. Monitor the website for further information.
Social Science Research Council (SSRC)
Social Science Research Council 810 Seventh Ave, 31st Fl New York, New York 10019 Support for social science research, education and scholarly exchange on every continent Due dates: vary by program. For additional information, consult the Council’s web site at: http://www.ssrc.org/
SSRC is an independent, nongovernmental, not-for-profit international organization that seeks to advance social science throughout the world and supports research, education and scholarly exchange on every continent. The SSRC currently sponsors more than 40 interdisciplinary committees focused on specific areas of research, on building new fields, or on the education and training of researchers. It awards approximately 20-25 fellowships annually in an international competition. The Council also supports the development of institutional bases for social science at national and regional levels, and helps social researchers around the world develop stronger collaborative relationships and better communication. The Council's ever-changing portfolio of initiatives, projects, and programs includes: Abe Fellowships; Africa; Aid for Peace; Applied Economics; Bio-Behavioral-Social Perspectives on Health; Children and Armed Conflict; Conflict Prevention and Peace Forum; The Corporation as a Social Institution; Cuba; Culture, Creativity and Information Technology; East Asia; Education in Emergencies; Education Research; Eurasia; Europe; Global Security and Cooperation; Globalization, Local Institutions and Development; Higher Education; Human Capital; Information Technology, International Cooperation and Global Security; International Dissertation Field Research Fellowships; International Higher Education; International Migration; International Pre-dissertation Fellowships; Latin America and the Caribbean; South Asia; Southeast Asia; Vietnam; and Youth and Globalization. SSRC African Youth Research Fellowships: SSRC and American Council of Learned Societies, in partnership with South Africa's National Research Foundation and Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa, awards research fellowships under the theme African Youth in a Global Age. The fellowship includes support for field research and participation in pre and post field work workshops. Fellows will attend a five-day orientation workshop prior to research, receive a research grant for their field research, and attend a final workshop at the conclusion of their fieldwork. Approximately eight research fellowships will be awarded this year. Although the principal purpose of the program is to support junior researchers and practitioners based in African institutions, a smaller number of fellowships will be available to PhD candidates based in other regions who seek field research funding for their dissertations. Applications will be accepted in English, French and Portuguese. However, workshops will be conducted in English. Requirements: Applications are invited from junior researchers, whether academics, practitioners, or independent researchers. African researchers based in the region who hold at least a masters degree and who are no more than five years beyond a PhD are eligible for this program. All applicants must be conversant in English. Amount: $10,000 maximum Internet: http://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/africanyouth. For additional information, contact: Africa Program (212) 377-2700 ext 452 fax: (212) 377-2727; e-mail: africa@ssrc.org For more information on additional fellowships, go to http://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/. For more information on initiatives of SSRC’s Africa Program, go to http://www.ssrc.org/programs/africa/.
Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA)
http://www.nrf.ac.za/funding/swedishcall.stm marianne.von.malmborg@sida.se
South African-Swedish Research Partnership Programme of the National Research Foundation: The South African-Swedish Research Partnership Programme seeks to fulfill the following objectives: (1) produce new knowledge and enhance the understanding in fields of mutual concern and relevance in all disciplines; (2) promote research excellence and quality; (3) establish long-term research co-operation between researchers in South Africa and Sweden; (4) contribute meaningfully to research capacity development; and (5) encourage internationalization of South African and Swedish higher education institutions. Research projects within all areas and/or disciplines will be considered. The joint application must include two principal investigators, one in South Africa and one in Sweden. Ideally, both principal investigators should hold PhDs and be affiliated to a higher education institution in Sweden or South Africa. Only applications forwarded via research offices (in South Africa) or heads of departments (in Sweden) at universities, university colleges and technikons from both countries will be accepted/considered