The Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN) seeks early-career science and research communicators in the Asia-Pacific region. The new grant opportunity aims to (1) promote collaboration between journalists or media practitioners and scientists/researchers and (2) disseminate scientific outputs in the form of non-scientific materials. Successful candidates will be given a small grant of up to US$5 thousand for producing and disseminating the communication product. The deadline for receiving applications is 16 August 2019. More about this opportunity
Day: June 9, 2019
German Academic Exchange Service — Postdoctoral Researchers International Mobility Experience 2019
DAAD collaborates with the EC’s Marie Curie Program to offer the Postdoctoral Researchers International Mobility Experience (PRIME) for outstanding postdoctoral researchers across all disciplines and nationalities. Funding is provided for 18 months, of which 12 months are spent abroad and 6 months at a German university. The funding consists of salaries instead of scholarships. DAAD’s announcement includes a list of participating German universities. The deadline for applications is 30 August 2019. For more information, visit DAAD Prime
Nordic Climate Facility — Testing the Business Viability of Climate Solutions
The Nordic Climate Facility accepts applications for the current call for proposals on the theme of “Testing the Business Viability of Climate Solutions”. Projects should be implemented through partnerships between relevant Nordic institutions and qualified local partners in eligible low-income countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Latin America (full list in the announcement). NCF provides between €250 thousand to €500 thousand in grant financing for early-stage projects. The deadline for submission of concept notes is 05 September 2019. Find out how to apply