Call for Proposals: Bloomberg Initiative To Reduce Tobacco Use Grants for Developing Countries 2017

Bloomberg is calling for proposals with solutions on how to reduce tobacco use in low- and middle-income countries of the world. Application Deadline: 7th July 2017 Eligible Countries: Low- and Middle-income countries (World Bank) About the Award: A global initiative to reduce tobacco use in low- and middle-income countries was launched in 2006 with funds from Michael R. Bloomberg. … Read more

Apply to Become a Queen’s Young Leader Program (Fully-funded to the UK) 2018

The Queen’s Young Leaders Programme is looking to award exceptional young people who’ve proved themselves to be inspiring leaders in their communities. Application Deadline: 21st August 2017 Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries: All Commonwealth Countries To be taken at (country): UK About the Award: This unique, life-changing Award is comprised of a tailored package of training and mentoring. Winners will also receive … Read more

Shabab30 Social Innovation Challenge for Entrepreneurs from MENA Region 2017

 #Shabab2030 participants receive not only seed funding, but an opportunity to get formally introduced and access to a broad network of successful in an emerging community with other creative and innovative entrepreneurs. Application Deadline: 31st August 2017 Eligible Countries: MENA Region About the Award: Shabab2030 is a global movement giving Arab youth a powerful platform to succeed as leaders … Read more

Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy Grants for PhD Students 2018

The Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy Grants sprovide small grants to aspiring PhD students at the dissertation level to support the research they are undertaking for their project. Application Deadline: 1st December 2017 Offered Annually? Eligible Countries: All About the Award: The aim of this grant is ​ to support emerging scholars through small grants to promote scholarship with a … Read more

Mellon Mays Predoctoral Research Grants 2017 for Doctoral Students

The Mellon Mays Predoctoral Research Grants (Graduate Initiative Program) offers three modest predoctoral grants designed to meet specific needs during the doctoral degree process including support for travel, equipment and technology costs, and professional association membership fees. Application Deadline: 1st November 2017 Offered Annually? Yes Eligible Fields of Study: Anthropology and Archaeology, Area/Cultural/Ethnic/Gender Studies, Art History, Classics, Computer Science, Geography and Population Studies, Earth/Environmental/Geological … Read more

10 of Africa’s Most Influential Women in Science

Women in science are a rare sight and are even a disturbing one according to Nobel Prize winner, Tim Hunt who sparked controversy when he claimed that women should not be in science, as they can prove distracting to male scientists in the workplace. Although this claim might sound outrageous, it is however true that … Read more