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Early Childhood Education in low and middle income country contexts

Deadline: March 25, 2019 Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), on behalf of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), are pleased to invite applications focussed on Early Childhood Education in low and middle income country contexts. They aim to fund research that will inform Early Childhood Education (ECE) policy and practice that enables children to reach their developmental potential and gain the knowledge and skills they need for success in school. Through this call we hope to address the noted gap in research in low and middle income country contexts on this topic. Funding has been allocated from the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF), which is a £1.5 billion fund to support cutting-edge research which addresses the problems faced by developing countries. GCRF will address global challenges through disciplinary and interdisciplinary research and will strengthen capability for research and innovation within both the UK and developing countries, providing an agile response to emergencies where there is an urgent research need. GCRF forms part of the UK’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) commitment, and funds will be awarded in a manner that fits with ODA guidelines. They aim to fund large-scale collaborative grants proposals which will each be a focal point for ECE......

PhD Opportunities in Environment for Students from Developing Countries

Deadline: March 31, 2019 Lancaster Environment Centre (UK) is offering two fully funded PhD studentships to students from developing countries within the field of Environment. The studentships will cover all fees for a three year PhD, a stipend to cover living costs and research support and training grant to cover research costs. Applicants are invited from nationals of countries with medium or low human development as defined by the United Nations Human Development Programme Development Report published in 2018. Applicants should hold a good UK-equivalent undergraduate degree and meet university English Language requirements. As one of the world’s largest centres for environmental research, Lancaster Environment Centre’s academic expertise spans the natural and social sciences, offering balanced perspectives on what are complex societal challenges. We have more than 75 academic staff, 160 PhD students and 50 post-doctoral researchers spanning the social, physical and biological aspects of the environment. Lancaster University is ranked amongst the top 10 UK universities in three major league tables. Lancaster University was awarded the highest possible score in the UK governments teaching excellence framework and was named the University of the Year by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018. Lancaster is a research-intensive university,......

Scholarship Programme for Young African Researchers

Coimbra Group Universities have been providing, since 2008, young researchers from universities in Sub-Saharan Africa with the opportunity to spend a short period (generally 1 to 3 months) at a Coimbra Group University to carry out part of their research there. Eligible countries: all African countries except Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia (applicants from these countries are eligible under the Scholarship Programme for Young Researchers from the European Neighborhood). Please Read Before Applying: Applicants should provide the name and contact details of an academic supervisor in the receiving Coimbra Group University who will supervise their work during their stay abroad. If you do not have any contacts, we suggest you visit the website of your chosen institution or get in touch with the contact person whose email address is indicated in the brochure. The Coimbra Group Office is not in the position to provide assistance in this. All applicants are requested to provide a letter/e-mail of acceptance (to be submitted together with your application) written by the head of the academic supervisor or administrative unit of the host university where you would like to carry out the proposed working plan. The letter should state that the supervisor is willing to work......

End Term Evaluation of the Mainstreaming Disability in Humanitarian Situation in Baringo and Bungoma Counties

The primary purpose of the end term evaluation is to provide a concise assessment of the achievement of the project against project objectives, outcomes and outputs in light with the baseline survey findings. The end-term evaluation will gauge the performance of the project against other evaluation criteria and as detailed in this TOR so as to cover both the quantitative and qualitative approaches of evaluations. For More Information, Click Here..

GCRF Equitable resilience: ensuring resilience enhances the Sustainable Development Goals

Deadline: March 7, 2019 On behalf of UKRI, the Economics Research Council are pleased to invite proposals for a new Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) call under the theme of equitable resilience. We aim to fund 10 research proposals of up to 36 months duration. The ambition of the UNISDR Sendai Framework is to ‘build back better’ by harnessing the opportunities of disaster preparedness, response and reconstruction to enhance and accelerate development. However, there is a lack of evidence to identify policy and interventions which are effective at addressing both disaster management and sustainable development together. A particular challenge of the Sustainable Development Goals is to support the poor and marginalised at risk, including women, children, the aged and disabled and those of minority ethnic backgrounds, to achieve sustainable and resilient livelihoods. The focus of this programme is to provide a systematic and rigorously researched evidence base on the ways in which climate change adaptation, humanitarian action, risk management and resilience can enable pathways for transition to sustainable development – ensuring equity across poor and marginalised communities in developing countries. The call is structured around four areas: Transformative adaptation Survivor-led humanitarian response Enhancing local capacity through understanding and reducing risk......

Biodiversity Informatics for African Freshwater and Pollinator Biodiversity

Deadline: February 28, 2019 The J.R.S. Biodiversity Foundation is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for multi-year projects focused upon biodiversity data, knowledge and information services related to freshwater biodiversity and pollinator biodiversity. The foundation will award about $2,100,000 among qualifying proposals by July 2019. Freshwater Biodiversity Scope Freshwater ecosystems are under threat from expanding agriculture, human settlement, extractive industries, and from climate change. The biodiversity of freshwater ecosystems is critical for ecosystem services for human well-being and livelihoods. Please see our program description at Freshwater Biodiversity and Resources. JRS seeks projects that increase the access to and use of biodiversity information relating to freshwater biodiversity assessment and the conservation of freshwater ecosystem services in Uganda, Tanzania Kenya, Rwanda, Botswana, Malawi, and South Africa. Problem Scope: Successful proposals will address challenges that face freshwater biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. Problems (focusing on the biodiversity component) may include but are not limited to (1) assessment of species and ecosystem conservation status, (2) designation or improved management of protected areas, (3) management of fisheries, (4) siting of water and other infrastructure, (5) mitigating impacts of energy and extractive industry development, (6) protection of watersheds for freshwater supply, (7) mobilization of data for......

Doctoral Scholarships for Candidates from Developing Countries

Deadline: March 4, 2019 With support from its “Special Research Fund” (BOF), Ghent University grants PhD scholarships to promising PhD students from developing countries who wish to carry out half of their PhD research at Ghent University and half in a university in a developing country. Duration and start date: The earliest starting date of the scholarship at Ghent University is 1 October 2019; The candidate obtains a scholarship for 24 months to study at Ghent university; 24 months of the PhD research/study must be cofinanced at the partner university; Students are obliged to divide the Ghent University scholarship into minimum 2 different research stays in Ghent (North) and need to return at least once to their home university (South)  in between (= ‘sandwich- schedule’); At least 12 months of the research stay in the South must be scheduled after the first BOF funded stay in Ghent (North) (earliest possible starting date of the BOF funding = 1 October 2019) For More Information, Click Here..

Africa Oxford Initiative Travel Grants

Deadline: Continuous AfOx Travel Grants are provided by The Africa Oxford Initiative (AfOx) and support the establishment of new academic or research collaborations between researchers in African countries and their collaborators at The University of Oxford. AfOx is a cross university platform which facilitates equitable and sustainable partnerships between The University of Oxford and African institutions and ensures that Africa remains a strategic priority for the University. The Travel Grant can be used to cover costs of travel (in either direction i.e. University of Oxford, UK to an institution in Africa or vice versa), accommodation and incidental expenses to a maximum of £5000 (it is anticipated that visits in general will be for periods between 1-8 weeks). Applications are made jointly between an academic or researcher based in an institution in Africa and a member of staff at The University of Oxford. Application are open to all disciplines. Where applicable please indicate how your project addresses a particular challenge linked to development issues. The travel award may cover more than two people and additional individuals should be named under ‘Purpose of the Grant. The overarching aim of the scheme is to foster the development of new collaborations and the scheme......

DAAD Bilateral Exchange of Academics

Deadline: April 1, 2019 To improve international relations and bilateral research cooperation between German and foreign universities, the DAAD supports exchanges of scientists and academics from partner countries. The basis of these exchanges are cultural exchange programmes and bilateral agreements with foreign partner organisations. Who can apply? Foreign academics and scientists who have usually completed a doctoral degree and work at a university or research institute in their home country. What can be funded? Research stays at state or state-recognised institutions of higher education or non-university research institutes in Germany. Funding may only be claimed once within three years. Lecture tours or visits to congresses are not funded. Monthly payments of: 2,000 euros for assistant teachers, assistant professors and lecturers 2,150 euros for professors Unless otherwise regulated by bilateral agreements, the costs of the outward and return journey are borne by the respective sending country. For More Information, Click Here..

Nordic Africa Institute Guest Researcher Scholarship

Deadline: April 1, 2019 The purpose of the programme One of the Nordic Africa Institute’s Strategic goals is to contribute to building capacity in the production of knowledge about Africa. The purpose of the African Guest Researchers’ Scholarship Programme is to provide opportunities for Africa-based researchers with a PhD to work and develop their ongoing research at the Nordic Africa Institute. The scholarship offers access to the Institute’s library and other resources that provide for a stimulating research environment.  Through the programme, the Nordic Africa Institute can promote and establish relations with and between African and Nordic research communities. Who can apply? The scholarship programme is directed at postdoctoral researchers based in Africa and engaged in Africa-oriented research within the disciplines of Social Sciences and Humanities. The applicant should be affiliated to an African university/research center and have a proven track record of extensive research experience. The Institute strives to achieve a fair distribution of scholarship positions in regards to gender and geographic focus. Financial support and other benefits The scholarship includes a return air-fare (economy class), accommodation, a subsistence allowance of 400 SEK (approx. 45 USD) per day plus an installation grant of 2,500 SEK (approx. 280 USD) and access to......