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| Funding News & Opportunities No. 16 of 2023 | The following new funding opportunities have been added to the funding Opportunities Portal. Please contact our office if you need any assistance in the preparation of your proposals. Also, note that some of the opportunities have very tight deadlines. Opportunities are available for: 1. Research and Innovation Grants 2. Awards 3. Fellowships and Scholarships 1. RESEARCH AND INNOVATION GRANTS Thematic Area: Multi-Disciplinary Title: ERC Starting grants call Funder: European Commission URL: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/worldwide/africa/news/erc-starting-grants-call Deadline: 24 October 2023 Title: New grants programme: High Impact Interventions – Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRDs) Funder: Burdett Trust for nursing URL: https://www.btfn.org.uk/new-grants-programme-high-impact-interventions-chronic-respiratory-diseases/ Deadline: 30 September 2023 Title: Mozilla Foundation Data Futures Lab – Infrastructure Fund Funder: Mozilla Foundation URL: https://foundation.mozilla.org/en/data-futures-lab/grantmaking/infrastructure-fund/ Deadline: August 31, 2023 (Letter of Intent) Title: Emily’s Entourage Collaborative Grants Funder: Emily’s Entourage URL: https://www.emilysentourage.org/collaborative-grants/ Deadline: September 15, 2023 (Letter of Intent) Title: Responsible AI UK international partnerships Funder: UKRI URL: https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/responsible-ai-uk-international-partnerships/ Deadline: 14 September 2023 Title: SPRIND Funke Challenge: Tissue Engineering Funder: SPRIND – German Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovation URL: https://www.myresearchconnect.com/sprind-funke-challenge-tissue-engineering/ Deadline: September 30, 2023 Title: British Academy – ODA International Interdisciplinary Research Projects Funder: British Academy (BA) Deadline: November 1, 2023 Thematic Area: Agriculture Title: CLIFF-GRADS Fellowship Programmed Funder: Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases (GRA) URL: https://globalresearchalliance.org/n/cliff-grads-fellowships-open-for-applications/ Deadline: 28 August 2023 Thematic Area: Earth & Climate Science Title: Wildlife Tracking Equipment Grant Programme Funder: Holohil Systems Limited URL: https://www.holohil.com/grant-program/ Deadline: 15th October 2023 Thematic Area: Education Title: Call for Nominations: Hamdan Prize for Teacher Development 2023 Funder: UNESCO Deadline: October 31, 2023 Thematic Area: Health Title: Alcohol Health Services Research (R34 Clinical Trial Optional) Funder: National Institutes of Health (NIH) URL: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-252.html Submission date: September 16, 2023 Title: Personal Health Informatics for Delivering Actionable Insights to Individuals (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) Funder: National Institutes of Health (NIH) URL: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-245.html Deadline: September 05, 2023 Title: Generating evidence for decision-making on the use of the oral cholera vaccine Funder: Wellcome Trust Deadline: September 30, 2023 Title: 3rd Share4Rare open call for patient driven Research Projects Funder: Sant Joan Deu Research Foundation URL: https://www.sjdrecerca.org/es/fundacion/ Deadline: 30th September 2023 Title: Precision Mental Health: Develop Tools to Inform Treatment Selection in Depression (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Optional) Funder: National Institutes of Health (NIH) URL: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-24-120.html Deadline: September 18, 2023 Title: Hearing Restoration Research Program: Focused Research Award (worldwide) Funder: Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) URL: https://www.scientifyresearch.org/grant/hearing-restoration-research-award-worldwide/ Deadline: Pre-Application Submission Deadline: 5:00 p.m. Eastern time (ET), August 15, 2023. Application Submission Deadline: 11:59 p.m. ET, September 1, 2023. Title: Melanoma Research Program: Focused Program Award – Rare Melanomas (worldwide) Funder: Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP)URL: https://www.scientifyresearch.org/grant/rare-melanoma-research-award-worldwide/ Deadline: Pre-Application Submission Deadline: 5:00 p.m. Eastern time (ET), August 31, 2023. Application Submission Deadline: 11:59 p.m. ET, September 22, 2023. Title: MOMENTUM (Moving Integrated, Quality Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Services, Voluntary Family Planning, and Reproductive Health Care [MNCH/FP/RH] to Scale) Funder: USAID URL: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/search-grants.html?keywords=kenya Deadline: September 30, 2025 Title: Advancing Methods for Safe, Noninvasive, Real Time Assessment of Placenta Development and Function across Pregnancy (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Funder: National Institute of Health URL: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-22-236.html Deadline: October 16, 2023 Title: Grand Opportunity in Medications Development for Substance-Use Disorders (U01 Clinical Trial Optional) Funder: National Institute of Health URL: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-22-202.html Deadline: Rolling basis upto September 1, 2025 Thematic Area: Arts & Social Sciences Title: Call for Applications: Africa Science Journalism Awards (ASJA) Funder: Science For Africa Foundation URL: https://scienceforafrica.foundation/funding Deadline: Thursday, August 31, 2023 Title: The Einstein Starting Researcher programme Funder: The Einstein Foundation Berlin URL: https://www.einsteinfoundation.de/en/programmes/einstein-starting-researcher/ Deadline: November 15, 2023 Title: Invitation to tender - Measurement of social and cultural infrastructure Funder: The British Academy URL: https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/measurement-of-social-and-cultural-infrastructure/ Deadline: September 20, 2023 - 17:00 BST Title: T-AP call on Democracy, Governance and Trust Funder: Trans- Atlantic Platform URL: https://www.transatlanticplatform.com/activities/democracy-governance-trust/ Deadline: September 15 2023 Title: ESRC working with Luxembourg researchers Funder: UKRI URL: https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/esrc-working-with-luxembourg-researchers/ Deadline: 28 September 2023 4:00pm UK time Title: U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Grants Program Funder: Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs URL: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/search-grants.html?keywords=kenya Deadline: Oct 19, 2023 Thematic Area: Engineering, Physical Sciences 2. AWARDS Title: Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge 2023 Funder: Social Shifters URL: https://challenge.socialshifters.co/ Deadline: August 20, 2023 Title: Millenium Technology Prize Funder: Technology Academy, Finland URL: https://millenniumprize.org/prize/make-a-nomination/ Deadline: October 31 2023. 3. SCHOLARSHIPS/FELLOWSHIP Title: University of Oslo, in collaboration with Aarhus University PhD fellowship, related to the Anthropology of Human Security in Africa Funder: British International Research Institutes URL: https://biea.ac.uk/call-for-applications-phd-research-fellowship/ Deadline: 1st October 2023 Title: Marbach Fellowships Funder: Federal Republic of Germany URL: https://www.dla-marbach.de/en/research/the-marbach-fellowship-programs/ Deadline: September 30, 2023 Title: Future Designer International Innovation Design Awards & Science for SDGs Innovation Contest Funder: UNESCO-UNITRAIN Deadline: September 30, 2023 Title: Agropolis Fondation launches Call for International Mobility Funder: The Agropolis Foundation URL: https://www.agropolis-fondation.fr/Appel-a-mobilites-internationales Deadline: September 8, 2023 Title: Georg Forster Research Fellowship for Sustainable Development Funder: The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation URL: https://www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/apply/sponsorship-programmes/georg-forster-research-fellowship Deadline: October 2023 Title: The African Graduate Fellowship at The American University in Cairo Funder: American University in Cairo URL: https://www.aucegypt.edu/admissions/fellowships/listings/african-graduate Deadline: 15th October 2023 Title: Global Learning Scholarship Program (GLSP) Funder: Informer Connect Deadline: October 2023 Title: 2024-2025 Cullman Center Fellowship Funder: The Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers Deadline: 29th September 2023 Title: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2023 Funder: European Commission (EU) URL: https://marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/calls/msca-postdoctoral-fellowships-2023 Deadline: 13th September 2023 Title: Open Funding: Research Development Fellowship 2023/24 Funder: The Africa Research Excellence Fund –AREF Deadline: 14th September 2023 Please contact our office if you need any assistance in the preparation of your proposals.
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Nivea Beyond Borders Trainee Program || Finance & Controlling Graduate Trainee | Do you know anyone who is ready for challenges and full of drive? Who wants to work globally and set the course for an international career? Then the BEYOND BORDERS Trainee Program of Beiersdorf is just right for them! By clicking on the link below, the applicants will be guided directly to the job posting in our Career Connect. Management Trainee Finance & Controlling In addition, we encourage anyone who is interested in applying to attend the below online event to learn more about the programme as well as the application process: |
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| Open Position at the World Bank’s Business Enabling Environment |
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Call for Papers - 2nd Regional Research Conference on Land and Natural Resources | The National Land Commission in conjunction with National Research Fund (NRF), Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry - State Department for Environment and Climate Change, and University of Nairobi - Institute of Climate Change and Adaptation, invites researchers, policy makers, practitioners, private sector players, civil society organization, youth, and other stakeholders to submit papers and or posters to be presented during the 2nd Regional Research Conference on Land and Natural Resources to be held on 24th – 25th May 2023, in Nairobi.
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| Grant Proposal Writing Training: Call for Registration | The Office of the Associate Vice-Chancellor, RIE has organized a Grant Proposal Writing training scheduled for Thursday, February 16, 2023. The training targets Academic Staff who have not been trained in Grant Proposal writing before. This is therefore to request interested staff members to register for the training using the link below. Few slots are available and participants will be selected on a first-come basis. Register here https://forms.gle/6EsciYvochY5i2CXA |
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| IFC 2023 GLOBAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM | We are excited to let you know that IFC launched the 2023 Global Internship Program on February 6th, 2023! The period for submission of applications will run through March 6th, 2023. IFC’s Global Internship Program (GIP) offers highly motivated individuals an opportunity to be exposed to the mission and work of IFC and the broader World Bank Group and become part of the world's largest private sector development institution. The program encourages individuals to bring new perspectives and innovative ideas to IFC’s work, while improving skills in a diverse and highly stimulating environment. Moreover, the Global Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to exchange ideas and network with international professionals dedicated to ending extreme poverty and boosting prosperity in the developing world. Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Masters’ degree level program, with at least three years of relevant professional experience. Candidates must have their expected graduation date after December 1st, 2023, to be eligible. The interns are hired for four weeks between May 1 and September 30 to work on discrete projects in Washington, D.C., or in one of IFC's country or regional offices. Currently, some of the posted opportunities will be open for virtual participation. A list of positions and descriptions is posted on our career website. (Link: IFC Global Internship Opportunities) Interested candidates are expected to submit their CV and cover letter stating their motivation to apply and how their skills and expertise meet the Internship requirements. The hiring departments will contact selected candidates directly for interviews between March 22nd and April 28th. Also, we will have an information session on Friday, February 24th, 2023, at 9.00 am EST for interested students to participate in. This is the link to IFC Global Internship Information Session, and we encourage students to post their questions ahead of the event. |
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| REGISTRTATION FOR CHILDREN'S CHINESE CHOIR | Confucius Institute at the University of Nairobi would like to recruit the children of University of Nairobi Staff aged between 6-10 years to join the Children's Chinese Choir. Rehearsals will be held every Saturday from 2.00 – 4.00 pm. The first rehearsal will start on Saturday, 4th February 2023 at the Confucius Institute New Center along Arboretum Drive. The deadline for registration is 27th January, 2023. If interested, please register via the link below: |
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| CALL FOR SCHOLARSHIPS (COHORT 3) - KYUNGDONG UNIVERSITY GLOBAL CAMPUS, SOUTH KOREA (SEPTEMBER 2022 INTAKE) | IUCEA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Kyungdong University Global Campus with the eventual goal of promoting sustainable development through training of qualified middle-level professional manpower in East Africa. This goal will be achieved through establishment of Academic Collaboration Centers in EAC Partner States and facilitating the training of students from EAC Partner States in South Korea. Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) therefore, wishes to announce the 3rd cohort call for applications for undergraduate Scholarships to study at Kyungdong University, South Korea, commencing in September 2022 for study of Bachelor’s degree in Smart Computing, Hotel Management and Business Administration. A total of thirty (30) scholarships are available and each EAC Partner State is entitled to five (5) scholarships. Details of the scholarships and application procedure are in the attached Call. For more information: https://www.iucea.org/3rd_kdu_iucea/ |
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| Nairobi Innovation Week 2022 | Good morning,
We are excited to announce the 6th edition of the Nairobi Innovation Week that will take place on 26th - 28th April, 2022 in the University of Nairobi's Main Campus at the Great Court and the Hyslop Parking.
This year, the focus is on the big 4 agenda, energy, environment and ICT and cross-cutting innovation.
We are looking for innovation in thematic areas from our students, faculties, UoN alumni, local and international firms and we're inviting partners to this great event.
In the previous edition of the Nairobi Innovation Week, we managed to attract 2000+ delegates and 150+ exhibitors to the event.
This is a very important event in the University of Nairobi calendar and your participation will be appreciated. Kindly register your name in the appropriate category.
Helpful links
1. Innovators & Exhibitors (UoN Internal) - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZfvcjfgdKnTad_KGffrKAUIiO-Bq-t0w1HvBIAfqUq9-GrQ/viewform
2. Innovators & Exhibitors (UoN External) - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEeqghxO86HipKvLfwCS-AhgPUYm8TMwnLpSHFYJuVsnpEbg/viewform
3. Sponsors & Partners Registration - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScU_tpC6Qb1mSWHcH5L9hGe2gdYQ03rGf7QsgCGjyh516cGQg/viewform |
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