The deadline for submitting nominations for the 2015 Prize is 15 June 2015.
The purpose of the UNESCO Sultan Qaboos Prize for Environmental Preservation is to afford recognition to outstanding contributions by individuals, groups of individuals, institutes or organizations in the management or preservation of the environment, consistent with the policies, aims and objectives of UNESCO, and in relation to the Organization’s programmes in this field, i.e. environmental and natural resources research, environmental education and training, creation of environmental awareness through the preparation of environmental information materials and activities aimed at establishing and managing protected areas such as biosphere reserves and natural World Heritage sites.
The Prize is awarded every two years. As of 2015, the financial Prize reward is USD 70,000, a donation graciously made by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said of Oman.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.unesco.org/new/en/natural-sciences/environment/ecological-sciences/man-and-biosphere-programme/awards-and-prizes/sultan-qaboos/
Research Training Fellowships for Scientists in Developing Countries 2015/2016
DEADLINE: 15 June 2015
India's DST offers fifty fellowships in 2015-2016 for scientists and researchers from developing countries for collaboration with Indian research partners.
Thematic areas include agricultural sciences, biological sciences, and several others.
The fellowships program is coordinated through the Center for Science and Technology of the Non-Aligned and Other Developing Countries (NAM S&T Center). Applicants should be less than 40 years of age.
WEBSITE: http://www.namstct.org/
India's DST offers fifty fellowships in 2015-2016 for scientists and researchers from developing countries for collaboration with Indian research partners.
Thematic areas include agricultural sciences, biological sciences, and several others.
The fellowships program is coordinated through the Center for Science and Technology of the Non-Aligned and Other Developing Countries (NAM S&T Center). Applicants should be less than 40 years of age.
WEBSITE: http://www.namstct.org/
Toyota Environmental Activities Grant Program
DEADLINE: June 3, 2015
A social contribution activity by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) to support environmental revitalization and conservation activities both in Japan and overseas for the purpose of sustainable development.
The grant themes are "Biodiversity Conservation" and "Global Warming Countermeasures" that are serious and urgent issues for conserving the earth environment.
Applications for following two categories of grants are accepted same as last year. One is for overseas project grant, targeting the activities in overseas, conducted by groups based in Japan or foreign groups collaborate with Japanese groups. The other is domestic project grant, targeting community-based activities in Japan. In this year, They have created a special category for applicants," New Domestic Project Grant", targeting Japan-based groups which have never received our grant funding in this program.
WEBSITE: http://www.toyota-global.com/sustainability/environment/blessings_of_nature/ecogrant/
A social contribution activity by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) to support environmental revitalization and conservation activities both in Japan and overseas for the purpose of sustainable development.
The grant themes are "Biodiversity Conservation" and "Global Warming Countermeasures" that are serious and urgent issues for conserving the earth environment.
Applications for following two categories of grants are accepted same as last year. One is for overseas project grant, targeting the activities in overseas, conducted by groups based in Japan or foreign groups collaborate with Japanese groups. The other is domestic project grant, targeting community-based activities in Japan. In this year, They have created a special category for applicants," New Domestic Project Grant", targeting Japan-based groups which have never received our grant funding in this program.
WEBSITE: http://www.toyota-global.com/sustainability/environment/blessings_of_nature/ecogrant/
MASHAV Professional Courses
Human capacity building remains the main priority of MASHAV. Professional courses are offered annually in Israel in conjunction with professional and academic institutes.
For most courses, MASHAV covers course fees, accommodation, medical insurance, and other expenses in Israel.
If you wish to enquire about a MASHAV course that suits your abilities and field of expertise, please contact the Israeli Diplomatic Mission in your country.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mashav.mfa.gov.il/MFA/mashav/Courses/Pages/default.aspx
For most courses, MASHAV covers course fees, accommodation, medical insurance, and other expenses in Israel.
If you wish to enquire about a MASHAV course that suits your abilities and field of expertise, please contact the Israeli Diplomatic Mission in your country.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mashav.mfa.gov.il/MFA/mashav/Courses/Pages/default.aspx
Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers 2015
Application deadline: May 15, 2015 (Friday)
This annual award, is organized and presented by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of Japan. Its purpose is to increase motivation among young researchers contributing to research and development in agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and related industries in developing regions, which is promoted by Japan for the benefit of those countries. Up to three young researchers who have shown
Eligibility
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.jircas.affrc.go.jp/english/young/yi2015_index.html
This annual award, is organized and presented by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of Japan. Its purpose is to increase motivation among young researchers contributing to research and development in agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and related industries in developing regions, which is promoted by Japan for the benefit of those countries. Up to three young researchers who have shown
- outstanding performance in research and development in agriculture, forestry, fisheries, or related industries for a developing region, and who show great promise
- outstanding achievements in research and development that will lead to future technological innovation in agriculture, forestry, fisheries or related industries for a developing area, and who show great promise
Eligibility
- Should be under the age of 40 (as of January 01, 2015)
- Should be researchers who have the nationality of developing countries and/or territories, belong to a non-Japanese research institute or a non-Japanese university
- Should be engaged in research and development in agriculture, forestry, fisheries and related industries in developing regions
- Must be able to attend the commendation ceremony and deliver a lecture on October 27, 2015.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.jircas.affrc.go.jp/english/young/yi2015_index.html
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