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Wednesday, July 18, 2012

YPARD Funding News Bulletin

Latest funding opportunities

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Funding News Bulletin

This bulletin provides twice a month information about available funding opportunities which are posted on the www.ypard.net website. If you have any comment or question about this information service, please contact the YPARD team at info@ypard.net.

Latest funding opportunities

Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA): Research in Bananas and Potatoes

Deadline: 
31 Jul 2012
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The Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) has issued two calls for research concept notes:

Research on Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Livestock: Round 2

Deadline: 
27 Aug 2012
The New Zealand Fund for Global Partnerships in Livestock Emissions Research is an international research fund set up by New Zealand to support the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Gases.

Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM): Awards for Agricultural Research and Science in Africa

Deadline: 
29 Aug 2012
The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) announces the 2012 competition for the Impact Research and Science in Africa (IMPRESSA) Awards.
IMPRESSA recognizes outstanding researchers and scientists who have made significant contributions in the field of agricultural research and science for development in Africa, including human and institutional development.

Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA): Research on Land Grabs and Food Sovereignty in Africa

Deadline: 
31 Aug 2012
CODESRIA
The Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) invites proposals on the topic of the acquisition of fertile lands in Africa for outsourced food and fuel production, i.e., "land grabbing."

International Development Research Center: IDRC Research Awards 2013

Deadline: 
12 Sep 2012
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The International Development Research Center (IDRC) of Canada offers research awards to Canadian nationals, permanent residents of Canada, and nationals of developing countries who are pursuing masters or doctoral studies.

Swiss Program for Research on Global Issues for Development: Calls for Proposals

Deadline: 
08 Oct 2012

The Swiss Programme for Research on Global Issues for Development is jointly implemented by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF).

Institute for Advanced Studies on Science, Technology, and Society: Fellowships 2013-2014

Deadline: 
31 Dec 2012

The Institute for Advanced Studies on Science, Technology, and Society (IAS-STS) in Graz, Austria, promotes interdisciplinary research on interactions among science, technology, and society.
The IAS-STS sponsors an annual fellowship program that supports international research fellows for up to nine months of research at the Institute, and visiting scholars for shorter periods.  Themes include:

EC FP7 Research Cooperation: Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, and Biotechnology (KBBE 2013)

Deadline: 
05 Feb 2013
The European Commission's FP7 research program invites research proposals in the theme of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, and Biotechnology (KBBE) for 2013. 
Source: Young Professionals' Platform for Agricultural Research for Development (YPARD)
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Friday, March 9, 2012

Launch of the 2012 - 2013 Africa-wide Women and Young Professionals in Science competitions

Call for Abstracts: ´Feeding 1 billion in Africa in a changing world´. Deadline: 14 May 2012.
The CTA/ FARA/IFS/ ANAFE/ RUFORUM consortium, in collaboration with AGRA and NPCA, is pleased to announce the launch of its 2012-2013 Africa-wide women and young professionals in science competitions. With a population of approximately 1.03 billion in 2011, and a growth rate of 24 million per annum, Africa’s population is expected to double by 2050. The continent needs to increase agricultural productivity in a sustainable manner as well as find endogenous solutions to respond to the challenges. Africa’s investment in science and innovation remains low; and only one African university is listed among the top 500 in the world. Women are under-represented in all areas of policy, education and research and many of Africa’s youthful population; 70% aged 30 or younger, do not see a future in agriculture or science. The continent faces a knowledge and skills gap as ageing scientists and academicians retire.
The 2012-2013 Africa-wide competitions will evaluate, recognize and reward the contributions of women and young professionals who are involved in: (i) Pioneering and innovative research; (ii) Communicating their research results and technological developments; and (iii) Advocating for policy change as well as influencing policy processes through their research. They will also raise awareness of the need for valuing and sustaining the engagement of women and young professionals and facilitating their contribution to Africa’s socio-economic transformation.
Get the Women in Science competition announcement here:
Get the Young Professional in Science competition announcement here:
Read the related concept note here:

Source: CTA
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