Do you need support with planning field research? If you or your students need help with fieldwork and preparation of field research (running from research design to participant recruit, budget, ethics, grant applications, community access, etc), consider taking our virtual course on fieldwork across the social sciences at the Essex Summer School (July 7 to July 18, 2025). You can bring your own project, and together we make it field-ready over the two weeks of the course. This course is co-taught by Dr Alexandra Hartman (UCL) and Dr Florian G. Kern (University of Essex). For more information see here: https://essexsummerschool.com/summer-school-facts/courses/ess-2025-course-list/1n/ Contact Information   Dr. Florian G. Kern Reader (Associate Professor) Department of Government University of Essex Tel. +44 (0)1206 87-2745 fkern@essex.ac.uk       Contact Email fkern@essex.ac.uk URL https://essexsummerschool.com/summer-school-facts/courses/ess-2025-course-list/… Read more

🌍 Cultures of Democracy: Commonwealth Leadership, Grassroots Activism and International Norms📅 Conference Date: Late 2025 (Hybrid Format)📬 Submit Abstracts by: 30 June 2025📝 Full Papers Due: 1 November 2025📍 No Registration Fee | In-Person Catering Provided In 2025, the Commonwealth of Nations marks two key milestones:🔹 60 years since the creation of its Secretariat🔹 30 years since the launch of the Millbrook Action Programme on the Harare Declaration At a time when democracy and international norms face growing threats from populist regimes, disinformation, and weakened rule of law, this conference invites scholars and practitioners to critically examine the role of the Commonwealth in promoting democratic governance and international cooperation. 🔎 Key Themes: Definitions of Democracy – What do Commonwealth policies and declarations reveal about its democratic vision? Mediation and Consensus-Building – How has the Commonwealth used its “good offices” to resolve conflict? International Norms & Hegemony – What role can the Commonwealth play in global governance amid rising hegemonies? We welcome interdisciplinary contributions from fields including history, political science, law, sociology, development studies, geography, diplomacy, and international relations. Case studies from the Global South and comparative or pan-Commonwealth analyses are especially encouraged. 🔗 Read the full Call for Papers and Details:https://networks.h-net.org/group/announcements/20069070/cfp-cultures-democracy-commonwealth-leadership-grassroots-activism-and 📤 Submit: A 250-word abstract A 150-word bio Indicate attendance format (online/in-person) and time zone if virtual✉️ By 30 June 2025 Join in rethinking the future of democracy through the lens of the Commonwealth experience. Read more

Deadline: Jun 30, 2025 Donor: National Heritage Council Grant Type: Grant Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000 Countries/Regions: South Africa Area: Art History and Preservation, Arts & Culture, Education, Information Technology, Innovation, Research The National Heritage Council (NHC) – an entity of the Department of Sport, Arts & Culture (DSAC) is pleased to announce an open call for applications to community projects that seek to preserve and promote the country’s heritage through research, documentation, and publication as well heritage knowledge and skills transfer. For more information, visit https://www.nhc.org.za/funding/ Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/cfas-national-heritage-council-funding-for-heritage-south-africa   You are receiving this email because you are subscribed/pre-registered to fundsforNGOs Premium Standard membership. If you no longer wish to receive our emails, click on the link below:Click here to unsubscribe.   Read more

Deadline: Sep 30, 2025 Donor: Wellcome Grant Type: Grant Grant Size: $500,000 to $1 million Countries/Regions: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo DR, Costa Rica, Cote DIvoire (Ivory Coast), Cuba, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, North Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia Federated States Of, Moldova Republic Of, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Burma(Myanmar), Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent And The Grenadines, Samoa, Sao Tome And Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, East Timor (Timor-Leste), Togo, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Viet Nam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Montenegro, Serbia, Kosovo, South Sudan Area: Health, PhD Holder, Researchers, Innovation, Research The Wellcome Early-Career Awards Scheme provides funding for early-career researchers from any discipline who are ready to develop their research identity. For more information, visit https://wellcome.org/research-funding/schemes/wellcome-early-career-awards Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/entries-open-for-wellcome-earlycareer-awards-scheme Read more

Deadline: Jun 15, 2025 Donor: Villgro Africa Grant Type: Events Grant Size: Not Available Countries/Regions: Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mozambique, Reunion, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe Area: Startups, Employment & Labor, Cancer, Diseases, Health care, Malaria, Mental Health & Crisis Support, Tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, Entrepreneurs, Women and Girls, Information Technology, Innovation, Women & Gender Do you lead a high-impact health innovation that’s improving lives in your community? Are you seeking a supportive environment to refine your solution, accelerate your organization’s impact, deepen your understanding of the startup ecosystem, and sharpen your entrepreneurial skills? Do you value access to networks that empower and inspire female founders to reach their full potential? If so, then this opportunity is for you! The Villgro Africa is inviting applications for its African Women Innovating in Healthcare Program. For more information, visit https://villgroafrica.org/funding_calls/african-women-innovating-in-healthcare/ Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/call-for-applications-african-women-innovating-in-healthcare-program     Read more

Deadline: Jun 04, 2025 Donor: United Nation Humanitarian Innovation Hub Grant Type: Grant Grant Size: $100,000 to $500,000 Countries/Regions: All Countries Area: Learning, Public Health, Disaster Preparedness, Emergency and Crisis, Humanitarian Relief, Leadership, Research The United Nation Humanitarian Innovation Hubis has launched a new procurement for the delivery of their Humanitarian Rapid Response Initiative (HRRI) during the 2025/26 cycle. For more information, visit https://www.ukhih.org/news/call-for-proposals-now-open-ukhih-humanitarian-rapid-response-initiative_2025/ Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/call-for-proposals-ukhih-humanitarian-rapid-research-initiative Read more

Deadline: Jul 25, 2025 Donor: Vertex Ventures China Grant Type: Awards, Prizes and Challenges Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000 Countries/Regions: All Countries Area: Agriculture Food & Nutrition, Businesses, Companies and Enterprises, Air Pollution, Climate Change, Energy, Individuals, Innovation, Technology, Water The Green Future Innovation Challenge (GFIC), co-organized by Vertex Ventures China and Temasek Foundation, is a climate tech competition that seeks innovative technological solutions from across the globe to address key sustainability challenges. For more information, visit https://gfic.cn/web/home Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/submissions-open-for-green-future-innovation-challenge Read more

Deadline: May 31, 2025 Donor: Henley & Partners Grant Type: Awards, Prizes and Challenges Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000 Countries/Regions: All Countries Area: Individuals, Innovation, Peace & Conflict Resolution Leading international residence and citizenship advisory firm Henley & Partners, in partnership with Andan Foundation, a Swiss non-profit humanitarian organization, is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the Global Citizen Award. For more information, visit https://www.henleyglobal.com/newsroom/press-releases/global-citizen-award-2025 Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/call-for-nominations-global-citizen-award-2025 Read more

Deadline: Dec 31, 2027 Donor: Australian National University Grant Type: Fellowship Grant Size: $1000 to $10,000 Countries/Regions: Algeria, Angola, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo DR, Cote DIvoire (Ivory Coast), Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Liberia, Morocco, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Russia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Uganda, Ukraine, Western Sahara, Yemen, South Sudan Area: Students, Youth, Peace & Conflict Resolution, Research, Youth & Adolescents The Australian National University has announced its Balzan PhD Fellowships to expand the horizons of restorative justice research in all regions of the planet, including Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Oceania, and right across Asia. For more information, visit https://regnet.anu.edu.au/balzan-phd-fellowships-new-horizons-restorative-justice-and-restorative-peacemaking Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/call-for-applications-balzan-phd-fellowships Read more

Deadline: May 31, 2025 Donor: Institute for Postnatural Studies Grant Type: Events Grant Size: $1000 to $10,000 Countries/Regions: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo DR, Cote DIvoire (Ivory Coast), Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Reunion, Rwanda, Saint Helena, Sao Tome And Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Western Sahara, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Sudan Area: Arts & Culture, Artists, Research The Institute for Postnatural Studies is excited to announce GASP: Global African Situated Practices, a six-week artistic research residency in Madrid, Spain for one individual based in any of the 54 African states. For more information, visit https://www.instituteforpostnaturalstudies.org/article/gasp-international-artistic-residency-2025/ Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/cfas-gasp-global-african-situated-practices-international-artistic-residency-programme Read more

Deadline: Dec 31, 2025 Donor: G20 South Africa Grant Type: Training Grant Size: Not Available Countries/Regions: All Countries Area: Information Technology, Innovation, Technology The DPI Innovation Accelerator is a concerted effort, launched under South Africa’s G20 Presidency, to foster knowledge exchange, highlight practical use cases, and support the scaling of DPI that are secure, interoperable, with open standards, people-centred and rights-based. For more information, visit https://g20.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/South-Africa-G20-Global-Call-for-DPI-Innovations.pdf Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/dpi-innovation-accelerator-unlocking-public-and-private-value-through-safeguards-and-interoperability Read more

Deadline: Jun 20, 2025 Donor: UbuntuNet Alliance Grant Type: Events Grant Size: Not Available Countries/Regions: Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo DR, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Sudan Area: Climate Change, Women and Girls, Information Technology, Innovation, Women & Gender, Youth & Adolescents The UbuntuNet Alliance for Research and Education Networking is looking for 45 passionate young women developers, (organised in teams of three) from Eastern and Southern Africa to participate in their Third Annual Women’s Hackathon. For more information, visit https://event.ubuntunet.net/event/145/ Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/cfps-ubuntunet-alliance-for-research-and-education-networking-women-hackathon-third-edition Read more