The HFSP fellowship program supports proposals for frontier, potentially transformative research in the life sciences. Applications for high-risk projects are particularly encouraged. The projects should be interdisciplinary in nature and should challenge existing paradigms by using novel approaches and techniques. Scientifically, they should address an important problem or a barrier to …

The Global Warming Mitigation Project’s flagship program, the Keeling Curve Prize, awards $50,000 annually to each of 10 global projects that demonstrate the ability to reduce, replace, or remove greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and oceans. Since 2018, we’ve awarded $1.75M to 60 nonprofits, for-profits, and startups, vetted more than …

During this program, the exchange of knowledge and experience occurs as the new entrepreneur spends time with the experienced entrepreneur. This immersive experience helps the new entrepreneur acquire the essential skills necessary for successfully running a small business. Simultaneously, the experienced entrepreneur gains fresh perspectives on their own business and …

As the first initiative of its kind in Africa, this equity-free mentorship program will identify promising early-stage startups keen on applying advanced connectivity and processing technologies to innovative end-to-end systems solutions, including hardware, and provide these companies with business coaching, access to engineering consultation for product development, and guidance on …

WIN Leadership Accelerator is an intensive, nine-month long career and leadership programme for journalists and editors working in Africa, the Arab Region and Southeast Asia. The programme accepts 100-150 applicants, annually. Women media professionals from the following countries are eligible to apply: Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe …

At a dedicated World Bank Pavilion side event at COP28, the Global Youth Climate Network of the World Bank’s Youth-to-Youth Community announced, in collaboration with Connect4Climate, the continuation of the Max Thabiso Edkins Climate Ambassador Program and the launch of a brand-new call for applications! Max Thabiso Edkins was an amazing climate leader with a passion for …

Under the leadership of Ambassador Thomas Greminger, Executive Director of the GCSP, the Prize for Transformative Futures in Peace and Security was initiated by Professor Nayef Al-Rodhan, Director of the Geopolitics and Global Futures Department, and Ms Anne-Caroline Pissis Martel, Director of the Global Fellowship Initiative and Creative Spark. It …

United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), serves as the focal point for the UN’s work on youth. Within the Department, the Division for Inclusive Social Development, Programme on Youth Unit, coordinates the UN Youth Delegate Programme at the global level. Participation in decision-making is one of the …

Applications are open for the CIVICUS Digital Action Lab (DAL) 2024. The CIVICUS Digital Action Lab (DAL) initiative empowers civil society actors in countries facing restricted civic space, with the skills, resources and confidence to take effective action for inclusive democracy. To cultivate real-world pilot projects that strengthen the organising, advocacy, and campaign …

The Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion was established in 2019 upon the initiative of the Ministers of Health of Member States of the African Region. It is awarded to individuals, institutions and/or governmental or nongovernmental organizations that have made a significant contribution to health promotion, as per the Statutes for the …

BigPicture is open to all photography enthusiasts and professionals alike worldwide to compete for a chance to win the $5,000 grand prize. See eligibility restrictions below. Competition Overview Now in its 11th year, BigPicture encourages photographers from around the world to contribute their work to this competition that both celebrates …

There is an urgent need to respond to the growing global humanitarian needs with creative, significant, and scalable solutions powered by digital and mobile technology. The GSMA Innovation Fund for Humanitarian Challenges was inaugurated by the organization on December 11th. The Fund will offer additional non-financial and technical support to …

This program will offer practical hands-on training, focusing specifically on solar energy, as part of the health electrification project funded by the FCDO. The main responsibilities of the trainees will include, but are not limited to: Implementing energy efficiency and conservation measures. Working with PV systems, both standalone and off-grid. …

Acumen Academy is the world’s school for social change. We inspire the world to build solutions to poverty and equip determined individuals using the knowledge and tools of business grounded in community and the practices of moral leadership. The East Africa Acumen Fellowship is a rigorous leadership program that brings …

Every year, teams consisting of graduate students from any region of the world are encouraged to apply to participate in the Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge. The first to third place Winners are awarded with financial benefits with the grand Prize of $10,000 awarded to the overall winner. In the …