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  Fulbright Program Competition. Application Deadline: October 11, 2022. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program expands perspectives through academic and professional advancement and cross-cultural dialogue. Fulbright creates connections in a complex and changing world. In partnership with more than 140 countries worldwide, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers unparalleled opportunities in all academic disciplines to passionate and accomplished graduating college seniors, graduate students, and young professionals from all backgrounds. Program participants pursue graduate study, conduct research, or teach English abroad. During their grants, Fulbrighters will meet, work, live with and learn from the people of the host country, sharing daily experiences.  The program facilitates cultural exchange through direct interaction on an individual basis in the classroom, field, home, and in routine tasks, allowing the grantee to gain an appreciation of others’ viewpoints ...

  European Economic and Social Committee long-term traineeships. Application Deadline: September 30, 2022. Twice a year the European Economic and Social Committee offers traineeships for a period of five months to university graduates. Apply between 1 July and 30 September for the spring session (starting the following year). These periods of in-service training offer an opportunity to learn about the EESC’s roles and activities and to acquire professional experience in a multicultural environment. They begin on 16 February and 16 September of each year and take place in the Committee’s offices in Brussels. For a brief description of the EESC’s organisation chart and tasks typically carried out by trainees, please consult the document from website. Long-term trainees are given a monthly grant in accordance with the provisions regarding traineeships at the EESC. For long-term traineeships taking place within the time period 16/02/2022 – 15/02/2023 the amount of the...

  King Hamad Award for Youth Empowerment to Achieve the SDGs. The award recognizes young people’s endeavor to be effective and productive citizens , contributing to the welfare of their communities and environment, as well as institutions that improve the enabling environment and infrastructure for youth to make an impact. The kingdom of Bahrain believes that investing in the capabilities, energies and ingenuity of young people brings about the best yields for sustainable development and future well-being of any nation. That is why, at the national level, the kingdom prioritizes pioneering initiatives that help youth enhance their capabilities—through training, skill-building, and experience-exchange, to expand their opportunities to choose a future that they desire and contribute to the welfare of their community. Young people make up one-third of the world’s population. They are an extraordinary force for the present and the future. They have unprecedented access to ed...

  Apply for the 2022 GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security Application Deadline: September 22, 2022 In 2015, under the umbrella of its Creativity and Innovation Initiative , the GCSP and its Geopolitics and Global Futures Programme established a prize in order to recognize deserving individuals or organizations that have an innovative approach to addressing international security challenges. The prize is designed to reach across all relevant disciplines and fields. It is intended to encourage and recognize excellence in contributing to new approaches to enhancing sustainable global security. A broad range of projects could qualify for consideration, including, but not limited to, technological and conceptual innovations, original research or grassroots initiatives. Benefits The prize for the application coming in first position is CHF 10’000 and a certificate of excellence. The two other finalist applications will receive a certificate of recognition.  ...

  Global Innovation Fund The Global Innovation Fund , or GIF, is social impact-first investment vehicle that works with mission-aligned development agencies, philanthropy, and other funders to find and fund evidence-based innovations with the potential to positively impact the lives of millions of the world’s poorest people. They play a distinct role alongside existing development assistance by taking smart risks public agencies cannot using a range of financial instruments to achieve our mission. They  help guide entrepreneurs through their journey to scale using a venture-style staged funding approach where more speculative ideas receive smaller amount of support and increased funding follows successful testing and achievement of proof points. Often, entrepreneurs’ good ideas fail to generate their full potential social benefit because there is a mismatch between the kind of capital they need and the kind of capital available to these high-risk investments. At G...

  The L'Oréal-UNESCO Maghreb - 2022 Call for Application. Application Deadline: August 31, 2022 Women scientists are leading ground-breaking research across the world . But despite their remarkable discoveries, women still represent just 33,3 %* of researchers globally, and their work rarely gains the recognition it deserves. Less than 4 % of Nobel Prizes for science have ever been awarded to women, and only 11 %* of senior research roles are held by women in Europe. As the world hurtles towards a future threatened by climate change and resource scarcity, the global scientific community must lose no time in recognizing and promoting women scientists’ achievements. The Fondation L’Oréal and UNESCO have worked together for more than 20 years to help empower more women scientists to achieve scientific excellence and participate equally in solving the great challenges facing humanity. Working in the Physical sciences, Formal sciences and Life sciences on five different cont...

  Call for Applications: 2023 OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards. Application Deadline: September 15, 2022 The Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) is an international organization founded in 1987 and based at the offices of The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), in Trieste, Italy. It is a programme unit of UNESCO. OWSD is the first international forum to unite eminent women scientists from the developing and developed worlds with the objective of strengthening their role in the development process and promoting their representation in scientific and technological leadership. OWSD provides research training, career development and networking opportunities for women scientists throughout the developing world at different stages in their careers. OWSD provides support to women scientists throughout their careers. As you progress from undergraduate science through to PhD research, to postdoctoral studies and beyond, you can draw on OWSD members’ e...

  Dr Andreas Schild Memorial Mountain Prize. Application Deadline: September 29, 2022 The Dr Andreas Schild Memorial Mountain Prize is awarded every year to an individual, organization, or private sector entity based in the HKH or beyond, which has demonstrated outstanding efforts enabling sustainable and resilient mountain development in the HKH region to benefit the environment as well as communities—particularly the poor, the youth, and women. In 2022, the focus of the award will be building the resilience of HKH communities. Nominations will be accepted for those individuals, organizations, or companies that have worked with HKH communities through innovations in their various capacities and brought about positive tangible change on the ground. ICIMOD issues a first call for nominations in June of every year. It awards the Prize and Honorable Mentions to the deserving nominees on December 11 (International Mountain Day). ICIMOD believes in a future where the region...

  100% Scholarship Award For Cambridge, Oxford, Sydney & London Summer School Essay Competition. Application Deadline: August 31, 2022. Immerse Education opened their Essay Competition round for 2023 programmes. With this competition, participants like you get the chance to showcase your subject knowledge and essay writing skills, with the opportunity to win a full scholarship to one of their 2023 programmes in Oxford, Cambridge, London or Sydney. The immerse education essay competition provides the opportunity for students aged 13-18 to submit essay responses to a pre-set question relating to their chosen subject. 10 winners will receive a 100% scholarship, with runner-up prizes also awarded. You can use this scholarship to participate in the: Sydney Summer School London Summer School Oxford Summer School Cambridge Summer School Online Insights Online Research Programmes Benefits 10 winners will receive a 100% scholarship, and the Runners Up will be awarded ...

  Nominate an Initiative! Food Planet Prize. Application Deadline: September 30, 2022 The Curt Bergfors Food Planet Prize is the largest monetary award in the global food arena. It rewards innovative solutions that can help us shift to sustainable food systems within a ten-year timeframe. The Prize  is the Curt Bergfors Foundation’s primary tool to encourage agents of change and promote game-changing initiatives. To  save the Food Planet, we must accelerate change! The 2021 IPCC climate report confirms that there is no more time to waste. It’s Code Red! Food Planet Prize, therefore, search for solutions that can be applied at a rapid pace and across food systems – preferably globally. Luckily, visionaries all over the world are working passionately to rethink, re-engineer and reshape our food systems. Their brilliant ideas, bold initiatives, and smart solutions must be recognized and given the opportunity to make an impact. They are committed to rewarding them annuall...

  Youth Innovation Challenge 2022: Tackling Marine Debris! Application Deadline: September 1, 2022. How can we help solve the most pressing issues affecting our marine ecosystems? Your solution could win you $1,000 USD! The Global Environmental Education Partnership ’s 2022 Youth Innovation Challenge invites young people around the world, ages 15-30, to propose innovative solutions to tackle marine debris, incorporating the power of environmental education to empower people as engaged stewards for our marine environments. The Global Environmental Education Partnership is looking for solutions that are innovative, feasible, and informed by research. Learn more about our selection criteria and how to apply here. Benefits Winning solutions will receive global recognition and a $1,000 USD prize. Eligibility Applicants must be 15-30 years old, and can come from any country in the world. Eligible Regions: Open for All Application Process Find more information including se...

  University Research Fellowship Application Deadline: September 6, 2022. The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world’s most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence. This scheme is for outstanding scientists who are in the early stages of their research career and have the potential to become leaders in their field. These long term fellowships provide the opportunity and freedom to build an independent research career in the UK or Republic of Ireland and pursue cutting-edge scientific research. Until this point, the University Research Fellowship (URF) has been a five year fellowship, with the option to apply for a three year extension. From the current round onwards, applicants will have the opportunity to submit a research proposal and costs for an eight-year fellowship. Costs for years six to eight will be subject to satisfactory progress and completion of a mid-fellowship checkpoint review at the start of year four...

  Wikipedia AfroCreatives WikiProject +film The AfroCreatives WikiProject +film is a campaign to mobilize African film creatives, professionals and film enthusiasts to enhance information on Wikipedia about the art and industry of African film. Its first effort is a 4-country edit-a-thon campaign from 16 July – 6 August aimed at generating a landmark number of contributions on the film industries of Egypt, Nigeria, Rwanda and Senegal. The campaign will kick off with an online local training session in each of these countries on 16th July for individuals who are new to contributing to Wikipedia. Objectives Increase African-generated content about the film sector of Egypt, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Senegal on Wikipedia and on the web. Create awareness and interest among the general public about the project and create visibility of the African film industries of Egypt, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Senegal on Wikipedia and its sister projects. Help build the capacity within the film...

  Writing The Next Chapter of The Metaverse: RFOX MetaHack RFOX MetaHack is presenting you with an opportunity to shape the future of the internet! RFOX is building an ecosystem that would empower creators, users, and businesses to benefit from the Web 3.0 revolution and simplify digital inclusion for all. If you have the skills to develop Web 3.0 based solutions, they want you to join them and build applications that will enable everyone to thrive in the metaverse. The RFOX MetaHack 2022 welcomes you to work with existing tools within the RFOX ecosystem and build new products and services to expand it. If you have an idea that fits the bill, they want to hear from you. Join the MetaHack to win support for your idea, and even secure a place at RFOX! Benefits Successful teams will stand to receive: Go-to-market support for their solution  A job opportunity with RFOX Revenue sharing opportunities  NFTs, RFOX Tokens, Oculus VR Set  Eligibility If you ...

  International Youth Math Challenge Application Deadline: October 16, 2022 The Qualification Round 2022 of the International Youth Math Challenge has opened for submissions. Use your math skills and your creativity to qualify for the global final round to win great prizes and certificates! The International Youth Math Challenge is an international mathematics competition that enables students from all countries to prove their math skills and to unleash their creativity. Benefits Successful participants receive many certificates, cash prizes, and honours: All Participants: Official Participation Certificate All Finalists: Bronze Honour, Silver Honour or Gold Honour 1. Prize, Youth : 150 USD Cash Prize, Special 1. Prize Certificate 2. Prize, Youth : 100 USD Cash Prize, Special 2. Prize Certificate 3. Prize, Youth : 50 USD Cash Prize, Special 3. Prize Certificate 1. Prize, Junior : 150 USD Cash Prize, Special 1. Prize Certificate 2. Prize, Junior : 100 USD Cash Pr...

  YICCA 22/23 - International Contest of Contemporary Art Application Deadline: November 4, 2022 YICCA is an international call for artists , open to professionals and not only from any country in the world. All kinds of contemporary artworks are allowed in the art contest: drawings, paintings, sculptures, photographs, graphics, mix media, video, installations and performances. The competition’s aim is to promote the enrolled artist, giving them chance to join the international market of contemporary art. Internationality and networking make this art call a huge chance for the artists, which can win a cash prize and have the opportunity to exhibit the submitted works in an art gallery of a European city. Jury’s final decision will lead to a selection of 18 artists that will participate in the final exhibition. Benefits Euro 3000,00 money prize to the first selected Euro 1000,00 money prize to the second selected Eligibility All kinds of art works are accepted, incl...

  A. Noam Chomsky Global Connections Awards The STAR Scholars Network is committed to promoting transnational research and collaboration between scholars in different countries (e.g., joint publications and research partnerships) that impacts humanity positively beyond national borders. The Global Connections Awards recognize “STAR Scholars” for their achievements and distinctive contributions to transnational research that demonstrates the very best of scholarship and/or collaboration among scholars around the world. Benefits North Star Medal of Lifetime Achievement The North Star Medal of Lifetime Achievement is the STAR Scholars Network’s premier acknowledgment of outstanding achievement and success in transnational research. The medal honors a senior scholar whose lifelong service, leadership and contributions serve as a guiding “North Star” for scholarly work and research collaboration. Shining Star Research Award Each year, the STAR Scholars Network celebrate...

  The CBC Entrepreneurial Fellows (EF) Award program Application Deadline: September 10, 2022 The CBC Entrepreneurial Fellows (EF) Award program identifies and supports the professional development of junior life sciences researchers who are keen to develop the skills and experiences needed to move translational projects from a university lab toward commercialization and potentially into a Chicago-based biotech start-up. The program exposes Fellows to a breadth of real-world experiences across the CBC institutions and connects trainees to the Chicago biomedical community. The CBC and the Entrepreneurial Fellows program are on a mission to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive biotechnology and life sciences community for all and we especially welcome women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply. We are developing our interview process and program to ensure that all feel welcomed and included. CBC Entrepreneurial Fellows will: Be recent MS...