Global Economic Governance Programme

Department for International Development (DFID), GB The Department for International Development (DFID) invites tenders for its global economic governance programme. This provides support to South African partner organisations for research on a range of issues linked to global economic governance. The scope of the programme is currently being defined, and is likely to include research, […]

Infrastructure and cities for economic development (ICED)

Department for International Development (DFID), GB The Department for International Development (DFID) invites tenders for its infrastructure and cities for economic development programme. This aims to improve the enabling environment for inclusive growth-enhancing infrastructure service delivery and harness the benefits of cities for economic growth and poverty reduction in DFID focus countries. The programme will […]

Funding Opportunity

Releasing the transformational potential of extractives for economic development: data component and online resource hub Department for International Development, GB The Department for International Development (DFID) invites tenders for releasing the transformational potential of extractives for economic development: data component and online resource hub. This five-year programme intends to help drive economic development and eradicate […]

Holberg prize

Ludvig Holbergs Minnefond – Ludvig Holberg Memorial Fund, NO The Ludvig Holberg Memorial invites nominations for the Holberg prize. This recognises contributions to research in the arts and humanities, social science, law or theology, either within these fields or through interdisciplinary work. The prize winner must have had a decisive influence on international research. Scholars […]

Fellowships at the Center for International Security and Cooperation

Stanford University, US Stanford University invites applications for its fellowships at the Center for International Security and Cooperation. These enable applicants from academia and the world of public policy, or mid-career professionals in the law, the military, government or international organisations to engage in research and writing, participate in seminars and collaborate with faculty and […]

Rapid Evidence Assessments

DFID wishes to commission a series of Rapid Evidence Assessments (REAs) that will provide an up to date, impartial, rigorous and accessible synthesis of evidence on a set of questions under the theme of Economic Development. Bidders are invited to respond to questions on the following topics: Trade for Development Business Enabling Environments Urbanisation and Development […]

Fellowships in sustainability science Harvard University, US

The Center for International Development, at Harvard University, invites applications for its fellowships in sustainability science. These aim to facilitate the design, implementation and evaluation of effective interventions that promote sustainable development. The 2015 competition is focused on decarbonising energy systems in EU; designing, developing and implementing sustainable energy technologies and policies in China; and […]

Funding

Economic and Social Research Council, GB The Economic and Social Research Council invites proposals for its transformative research call. This aims to provide a stimulus for genuinely transformative research ideas at the frontiers of the social sciences, enabling research which challenges current thinking to be supported and developed. Projects should involve pioneering theoretical and methodological […]

Large grants

Enhancing Learning and Research for Humanitarian Assistance, GB and other funders Enhancing Learning and Research for Humanitarian Assistance, under its humanitarian innovations fund, invites proposals for its large grant facility. Funding supports the development, implementation and testing of a humanitarian innovation that will lead to demonstrated cost-effective improvements in humanitarian practice. Non-profit organisations such as non-governmental […]