The Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program – Supporting Research Projects in Social or Environmental Sustainability and Development

The Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program provides support to young researchers working in academic and research institutions from eligible countries preparing a doctoral thesis. Goals The purpose of the grant is to help fellows advance their doctoral research work through a residency period of five to ten months in a host institution in a countryRead more »

Making Scarce Water Work for All – Affiliated Fellow Program at the Global Research Institute (GRI)

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is pleased to announce the creation of an Affiliated Fellow Program at the Global Research Institute (GRI). Fellowship Goals Through the program, a limited number of fellowships will be offered to scholars and practitioners working on research projects relating to the theme Making Scarce Water Work for All,Read more »

The 2013 Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the 2013 Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program. Goals The fellowship program offers training and collaborative research opportunities to scientists, researchers and policymakers from 26 eligible countries. The Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program promotes food securityRead more »

The International Foundation for Science (IFS) Individual Research Grants in Several Sustainability Fields

Goals In the Individual Research Approach, IFS continues its commitment to support excellent individual research and to build capability of early-career scientists in the developing world to undertake research on the sustainable management of biological and water resources. Sustainable Natural Resources Management – Including but not limited to: Biodiversity, Forestry, Natural Products, Renewable Energy and Climate Change.Read more »

Environmental Sustainability Research Centre Postdoctoral Fellowship

Goals The Environmental Sustainability Research Centre, Climate Change Adaptation & Water Governance (CADWAGO) is pleased to announce a postdoctoral fellowship opportunity for an exceptional individual with knowledge and interest in climate change adaptation, water governance and resilience. Who can apply Required specifications: PhD in relevant field or equivalent Excellent written and oral communication skills as evidenced by publicationsRead more »