January 31, 2018
AFQUA – The African Quaternary: environments, ecology and humans will take place on July 14-22, 2018 at the Nairobi National Museum in Nairobi, Kenya. AFQUA brings developed and developing world researchers together to discuss progress in studies of the Quaternary period (the last 2.6 million…
January 29, 2018
The International Network for Government Science Advice (INGSA) Manifesto for 2030 – Scientific Advice for the Global Goals aims to provide a framework for discussion and action on the principles and guidelines that underpin effective science advice. INGSA invites comments on the…
January 29, 2018
The Yale Young African Scholars Program (YYAS) is an intensive academic and enrichment program designed for African secondary school students planning to pursue tertiary education and who wish to make meaningful impact as young leaders on the continent. Participants will…
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January 26, 2018
The Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership offers scholarships to exceptional students from developing countries studying in sustainable energy development. This scholarship program fosters the next generation of energy, climate, and electricity sector specialists who will be prepared to tackle the challenges of…
January 24, 2018
The 2018 World Social Science Forum will take place in Fukuoka, Japan, from 25 to 28 September 2018. The theme of WSSF 2018 is “Security and Equality for Sustainable Futures”. The WSSF 2018 now invites authors to submit individual abstracts…
January 23, 2018
Integrated Research on Disaster Risk (IRDR) is calling for applications for the Young Scientists Programme, aimed at encouraging young scientists to undertake innovative and needs-based research which strengthens science-policy and science-practice linkages. Deadline: February 28, 2018 Eligibility criteria Age: Less than 40…
January 22, 2018
The Institute for Sustainability at Newcastle University will support four outstanding graduates wishing to undertake a PhD programme in research to policy and practice related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The studentships cover Band 2 tuition fees and a…
January 20, 2018
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation awards up to 20 fellowships annually to prospective leaders in academia and industry to implement a research-based proposal in the field of climate protection or climate-related resource conservation during a one-year stay in Germany. Application requirements:…
January 18, 2018
Improve your climate change communication skills with this guide developed by Climate Outreach and partners. The guide includes information and practical exercises that will give you knowledge of the science of climate change communication, and the confidence to apply this knowledge in…
January 17, 2018
Swiss Re Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of the “ReSource Award 2019”. The ReSource Award focuses on social entrepreneurial approaches implementing the principles of sustainability in water management. The prize builds on more than ten years of experience in…