Innovations in Science and Technology in Developing Countries Project

TWAS Academy and ISTIC are collaborating on a project aimed at identifying, rewarding and disseminating best practices in the innovative use of science and technology in the development of new products, processes or services that have had impacts on economic development in the South. Scientists, entrepreneurs and others are invited to submit abstracts of their experience.

Deadline for submission of abstracts: 15 May, 2012

Terra Viva Grants Directory

Call for Phase 1 Applications for Grants for Development Research in 2012

The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls for Phase 1 applications for grants for development research and capacity strengthening in developing countries in 2012. The objective of the support is to generate new knowledge and strengthen research capacity in order to promote the overall objective of the Danish development cooperation to reduce poverty and support sustainable development. More information on the call, deadlines, application forms and guidelines will be available in mid-October.

Asian Development Bank - Japan Scholarship Program Brochure

The Japan Scholarship Program (JSP) was established in 1988 to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of developing member countries to undertake postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at selected 27 educational institutions in 10 countries in Asia and the Pacific.

Global South Scholar-in-Residence Programme - the Graduate Institute, Geneva

The Graduate Institute in Geneva has launched a new academic programme, inviting a small number of scholars from the global South to the Institute for a periode of one semester in order to participate in teaching courses and further personal research projects.

Application deadlines: Each March 31 for the autumn semester; October 31 for the spring semester