Power Africa accepts applications from women in the energy sector to participate in a four-week career development training workshop (October 2018). Successful applicants will be provided round-trip transportation, lodging, meals, and course materials. Women (between 18-35 years) from sub-Saharan Africa with experience in the energy sector are eligible to apply. The closing date for applications is 31 July 2018. Find details
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British Council — International Research Workshops: Sustainable Energy and Climate Change in Russia
The British Council supports research workshops under the programs Researcher Links and the Newton Fund to assist early-career researchers from the UK and Russia to interact and explore research collaborations. The workshop ‘Sustainable Energy and Climate Change in Russia: policies, discourses and narratives’ will provide an opportunity for sharing research expertise and networking. During the workshop, Early Career Researchers will have the opportunity to present their research. The British Council will cover the costs related to participation in the workshop, including: travel, accommodation and meals. The application must be submitted by 31 July 2018. Click here
Integrated Research on Disaster Risk — Training Workshop: Big Data for Disaster Risk Reduction
The IRDR seeks to strengthen science capacities for sustainable development and disaster risk reduction. The International Training Workshop on Big Earth Data for Disaster Risk Reduction in Beijing (China) will provide a scientific and practical guide on disaster risk reduction to participants from developing countries. Selected applicants will be provided round-trip international airfares, and the local expenses such as board and lodging, field tour, local transportation, etc. during the workshop. Application deadline is 24 August 2018. Find out more
SEED — SAG-Seed Replicator Workshops for Eco-Enterprises in Zambia
SEED is a global partnership founded by UNEP, UNDP, and IUCN to promote eco-enterprises. The program announces its next replicator workshop in Zambia. The replicator workshop of one day introduce motivated individuals to proven business models from various countries. Participants will learn how to adapt them to your individual local context to solve environmental, social and economic challenges. Focus areas are manufacturing, waste management and agriculture. Future entrepreneurs, business owners and NGOs are welcome to apply. The participation in the workshop is free of charge, participants must cover their own transport costs however. The application deadline is 22 July 2018. Info
UK Arts and Humanities Research Council — Early Career Researcher Project Development Workshop
The GCRF programme launches a new funding scheme for Early Career Researchers (ECRs), supporting research that considers the relationship between young people and civil society organisations (CSO) in post-conflict countries. Over the course of the two-day workshop (25-26 October 2018 in London, UK), participants will develop their project ideas, receive critical feedback and insight from international peers and experts. After the workshop, participants will have 5 weeks to submit their application. (Note: Proposed projects may focus on one or more themes in the area of sustainable development in the categories of the Terra Viva Grants Directory.) ECR Grant Awards range from £15-£30 thousand. The project team grant must be multi-institutional and include at least two Early Career Researchers – one from the UK and one from an ODA-country. The closing date for applications is 23 July 2018. Find out more
British Council — Researcher Links Workshops, UK/Turkey
Researcher Links Workshops bring together early-career researchers from the UK and a partner country to make international connections that can improve the quality of their research. UK and Turkish Institutions can request up to £40 thousand to be used towards workshop implementation. All workshops must be held in 2019. Each proposal must have one Principal Applicant from the UK and one Principal Applicant from Turkey. The submission deadline is 17 September 2018. Link
Government of India — Training Courses in India
The Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme invites international candidates from developing countries to apply for training courses scheduled during October-December in India. Topics for this period include courses in the themes of power, renewable & alternative energy; agriculture and rural development; environment & climate change; and others. The program covers transportation and visa costs, course fees, accommodation, and living and book allowances for course participants. Applications should be submitted preferably 3 months before the commencement of the course. Find out how to apply
Southeast Asian Regional Centre for Tropical Biology — Training Courses, Seminars, and Workshops 2018
The Southeast Asian Regional Centre for Tropical Biology (SEAMO BIOTROP) aims to increase the knowledge and skills of ASEAN professionals and students on a wide range of topics in tropical biology. Unless otherwise indicated, training courses are conducted at the SEAMEO BIOTROP headquarter in Bogor, Indonesia. Priority is for nationals of SEAMEO member countries, especially in the sponsored courses. The remaining BIOTROP courses and seminars for 2018 are scheduled from July through October. Application forms should be submitted to the respective course coordinators at least one month in advance of any event. Link
British Council — Research Workshops
The British Council announces workshops that convene UK researchers with partners in other countries. Among the workshops that have deadlines beyond the date of this posting are: China, Socially Responsible Waste Management (deadline 25 May 2018); China, Innovations in Agriculture and Food for Healthy Societies (deadline 01 June 2018); China, Membranes for Energy and Environmental Applications (deadline 22 June 2018); Kenya, Improving food security and nutrition in Kenya (deadline 29 June 2018). The site lists additional workshops in additional subject areas. Link
DSM — Brighter Living Scholarship
DMS offers 4 scholarships to young leaders from Zambia and Ethiopia, who are working in the field of nutrition to deliver nutritional solutions for their communities. The scholarship seeks candidates who develop/implement programs to eliminate post-harvest losses for small holder farmers, among others. Winners will a fully funded trip to the One Young World Summit 2018 in The Hague, Netherlands and coaching. The application deadline is 03 June 2018. The scholarship