ICSU's Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) announces the availability of fellowships and visiting professorships. Fellowships up to US$15 thousand are for PhD students (or individuals within five years of having completed a PhD) to undertake research at an institute in one of SCAR's 37 member countries. Additionally, the program will fund the travel costs of Visiting Professors who work internationally in SCAR. The application deadlines are 04 June 2013 for Fellowships, and 16 August 2013 for Visiting Professors. Link

"Green Talents" annually makes 25 awards to individuals worldwide for their original solutions for a more sustainable future. The winning applicants are invited to a two-week science forum and networking program in Germany, followed by the opportunity of a return visit to conduct research in Germany. Past winners include many in renewable energy, water management, and environmental engineering. The application deadline is 09 June 2012. Link

The EU funds the Intra-ACP Mobility Scheme to enhance education and research among the countries of the ACP (African, Caribbean, and Pacific).  The program supports cross-institutional research, teaching, and studies.  Fields include agriculture, energy, and others.  The next deadline for applications is 10 June 2013. Link

TED aims to help support the next generation of innovators to positively affect the world. TED particularly encourages applications from persons aged 21-40 in Africa, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Fellows represent all fields of endeavor -- including environment, biodiversity, energy, and agriculture and food supply. The individuals selected by TED are offered conference attendance and international networking opportunities. The application period for TED Global (the more international of the programs) is 28 May 2013 to 21 June 2013. Link

The Robert S. McNamara Fellowships support young researchers in developing countries for visiting fellowships of 5-10 months outside their home countries. The support is for individuals who are preparing their doctoral theses in development-related topics, and who currently work in academic or research institutions. Applicants should be less than 45 years old, and must be nationals and residents of countries eligible to borrow from the World Bank. The maximum grant is US$25 thousand. The closing date for applications (English, French, or Spanish) is 31 July 2013. Link

The Orange African Social Venture Prize invites applications from entrepreneurs and start-up organizations that make innovative use of ICTs to meet the needs of Africans in agriculture, energy, and other fields of development. Prizes range from €10 thousand to €25 thousand, plus professional support for a period of six months. The application deadline is 20 September 2013. Link

Research collaboration at TWAS includes the "TWAS Research Professors in Least-Developed Countries" and the "TWAS Visiting Scientists Program." Both programs aim to build the capacity of universities and research institutes that are currently disadvantaged in terms of having outside connections. The costs of the programs are divided among TWAS, the host institutions, and the sponsoring institutions. The deadline for the Visiting Scientists program is 01 October; the deadline for the Research Professors program is 31 October. Link

The Heinrich Böll Foundation annually funds approximately 1,000 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students across all subjects and nationalities for university studies in Germany. Preference is for applicants working in the subject areas of the Foundation such as climate and energy, resource governance, and ecology and green development (among others). The geographical scope (but not exclusive) for international students is Central and Eastern Europe; EU neighborhood countries and the CIS; the Middle East and North Africa; transition and newly industrialized countries; and conflict regions worldwide. Applicants should be capable in German language. The next deadline for international applications (i.e., from outside Germany) is 01 March 2014. Link

The UN's Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and L'Oreal co-sponsor the annual "Fellowships for Young Women in Life Sciences." A maximum of three young women (under age 35), from each of five geo-cultural regions of the world, are awarded research grants in biology, agriculture, and other life sciences. Fellowships are up to US$40 thousand for up to two years of research outside the researcher's home country. Special attention is given to applications from the least-developed countries. The closing date for applications is 30 May 2013. Link

The Libya Diaspora Marketplace is sponsored by the U.S. Agency for International Development and Western Union to support the start-up and expansion of businesses in Libya. The program favors enterprises in agribusiness, fisheries, livestock, tourism, environmental services, and other productive sectors. Eligibility for grants extends to entrepreneurs who are U.S. citizens or permanent resident members of the Libyan diaspora community, as well as to individuals who have relevant connections and/or experience in Libya. Grants are US$25 thousand to US$50 thousand. The deadline for applications is 31 May 2013. Link