The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) Scotland Asia Partnerships Higher education Research (SAPHIRE) Fund is available to Scottish universities to enable research to include a focus on environmental issues and climate change. Funding of up to £10 thousand will be provided to support existing research projects in climate research, emissions research, sustainable energy, sustainable agriculture, biodiversity, water and food, and clean water, among others. The scheme is open to Scottish researchers with a partner from either Australia, India, Japan, Pakistan, South Korea, Singapore or the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Projects can include additional partners from other countries. The application deadline is 26 October 2023. Link to SAPHIRE
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ETH Zurich — Faculty Exchange Grants
ETH for Development (ETH4D) provides grants for visiting scientists, belonging to an academic institution in low and lower-middle income countries. The visiting scientist may visit ETH Zurich to conduct a short research stay or to attend a conference or workshop organized by ETH Zurich scientists. The grant covers expenses up to a maximum of CHF 10 thousand. The main applicant has to be a senior scientist or professor of ETH Zurich and invite colleagues from lower-income countries. There are four application deadlines per year: 31 March, 30 June, 31 October and 31 December. ETH Faculty Exchange Grants
ETH Zurich — Research to Action Grants
ETH for Development (ETH4D) supports ETH bachelor students, master students, doctoral candidates, post-docs and senior scientists to develop prototypes. The grant sum is up to CHF 5 thousand. Preference is given to activities in lower-middle-income countries with direct involvement of collaborating institutions or agencies from said countries. There are four application deadlines per year: 31 March, 30 June, 31 October and 31 December. ETH Research to Action Grants
German Academic Exchange Service — Bilateral Exchange for Postdoctoral Researchers
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) supports exchanges of scientists and academics from partner countries for bilateral research projects in Germany. Foreign academics and scientists with doctoral degrees who work at a university or research institute in EU countries, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Russian Federation, Ukraine are eligible to apply. Participants receive monthly stipends of €2 thousand. The application deadlines are 15 November 2023 (for a research stay starting from October 2024) and 30 May 2024 (for a research stay starting from February 2025). More information
U.S. Department of State — Climate Solutions and Sustainable Entrepreneurship
The U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit a statement of interest to carry out a program to expand the Department’s response to the climate crisis. The overall goal is to create local communities of entrepreneurs that are more market-savvy and better able to generate climate solutions. Awards range from US$50 thousand to US$260 thousand. Eligibility extends to U.S. and foreign non-profit organizations; institutions of higher education; and businesses. The closing date for applications is 14 July 2023. Link
LowCarbon Earth — Accelerator Program
Low Carbon Earth seeks startups operating in sectors related to climate tech, including but not limited to microplastics; agriculture; textiles; cooling; and renewables. Low Carbon Earth offers founders of startups based in the Asia-Pacific region a twelve-week intensive mentorship driven program. The top 10 finalists get the opportunity to pitch their startups at the COP28 Summit in Dubai. The application deadline is 31 July 2023. LowCarbon Earth Accelerator
European Commission — Civil Society Development in Uzbekistan
The European Commission (EC) seeks to strengthen non-governmental actors and promote cooperation between civil society organizations to contribute to social change and sustainable development in Uzbekistan. One priority area is the Green Deal (i.e. climate change, environment). Applicants may request between €300 thousand and €450 thousand. Eligibility extends to non-profit organizations. Deadline for submission of concept notes is 11 August 2023. Find details
European Commission — Sustainable Development of the Prespa Lake Area
The European Commission (EC) aims to support eco-friendly socio-economic development in the Prespa Lake Area (North Macedonia). The priorities of this call for proposal are: sustainable eco-friendly tourism and improving cross-border exchanges and cooperation with Albania and Greece for the preservation of the area. Applicants may request between €150 thousand to €400 thousand in project funding. Eligibility extends to non-profit organizations. The deadline for submission of concept notes is 15 August 2023. More information
European Commission — Grants to Support Environmental Defenders
The European Commission (EC) seeks proposals to establish a regional mechanism for the protection of environmental defenders in Mesoamerica. The overall amount made available under this call is €3 million. Eligibility extends to legal entities with at least 2 co-applicants established in some of the countries where the action will take place. The application deadline is 31 August 2023. Details
Eramet — Innovations in Water Management for Mining and Metals Industry
The Eramet Water Resource Innovation Challenge 2023 seeks innovations in water management for mining and metals industries. The innovation challenge aims to minimize the industry’s environmental impact while also ensuring access to valuable resources. Start-ups and SMEs from around the world are invited to propose innovative technologies or products that address key water challenges of the mining and metals industry to protect water resources. The winning business will receive €50 thousand to test and deploy their solution. The call for applications is open until 13 September 2023. Know more