Friday Funding
Happy Funding Friday and International Women's Day!
This week, in celebration of Women's Day, our newsletter is brimming with opportunities designed to empower women across the globe in science, education, and more. We're spotlighting a range of awards, scholarships, and programs focused on narrowing the gender gaps in STEM and advancing human rights.
Wishing all our female readers a happy Women's Day!
Jesse Orndorff
Founder, Glean
www.glean.net
Global
👩🔬 Nature Awards for Inspiring Women in Science
📝 The Nature Awards for Inspiring Women in Science are aimed at celebrating and supporting the achievements of women in science worldwide. There are two award categories: Science Outreach, which encourages girls and young women to engage with STEM subjects, and Scientific Achievement, recognizing early-career women researchers who have made significant contributions to scientific discovery.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Women's Contributions to Science: How can awards and recognition programs elevate the contributions and achievements of women in science?
Encouraging Participation: What strategies can be effective in inspiring young women and girls to pursue STEM subjects?
Overcoming Challenges: What are the major challenges faced by women in science, and how can initiatives like these help to address them?
🔗 Nature Awards for Inspiring Women in Science
👩💻 AFS Global STEM Accelerators 2024
📝 The AFS Global STEM Accelerators 2024 program aims to advance the future of women in STEM fields by offering scholarships for an all-virtual, 12-week program. This program, co-developed with the University of Pennsylvania, focuses on emerging STEM skills and fields, global competence education, and social impact, particularly on climate change and energy transition. The scholarship includes an Advanced Certificate on Global Competence for Social Impact.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Empowering Women in STEM: How can virtual programs like this help bridge gender gaps in STEM fields?
Global Competence Education: What is the role of global competence education in preparing young women for STEM careers?
Addressing Climate Change and Energy Transition: How can focusing on these areas in STEM education impact future solutions and innovations?
🔗AFS Global STEM Accelerators 2024
Asia Pacific
🏫 TWAS-LUMS Postgraduate Fellowship Programme
📝 The TWAS-LUMS Postgraduate Fellowship Programme, hosted by the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) in Pakistan and TWAS, is designed for young scientists from developing countries (excluding Pakistan). It offers fellowships for PhD studies in Natural Sciences and Engineering at LUMS' Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering. The programme provides financial support and aims to build research capacities in developing countries.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Developing Countries in Science: How can fellowships like TWAS-LUMS enhance scientific research in developing countries?
PhD Studies in STEM: What are the impacts of international PhD fellowships on the scientific community in developing nations?
Empowerment through Education: How do educational opportunities in science and engineering contribute to the development of young scientists from less developed regions?
🔗 TWAS-LUMS Postgraduate Fellowship Programme
💡 UL Research Institutes ASEAN-US Science Prize for Women 2024
📝 This prize recognizes and encourages women contributing to Sustainable Development Goals through scientific and technological advancement in the ASEAN region. It highlights their achievements and promotes their work in a field that has a significant societal impact, aiming to inspire other women in science and technology.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Women in Science: How can recognition like this prize impact the careers and visibility of women scientists in the ASEAN region?
Sustainable Development Goals: How does scientific and technological advancement by women contribute to these goals?
Inspiring Future Generations: What role do such awards play in encouraging more women to pursue careers in science and technology?
🔗 UL Research Institutes ASEAN-U.S. Science Prize for Women 2024
💪 L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Middle East Regional Young Talents Program
📝 This program recognizes and supports young female scientists in the Middle East. It aims to promote their participation in scientific research and acknowledges their contributions to the field, encouraging more women to pursue careers in science.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Women in Science: How do programs like this impact the representation and success of women in scientific fields?
Barriers and Challenges: What are the main obstacles faced by women in science, and how can initiatives like these help overcome them?
Promoting Diversity: How do initiatives like the L'Oréal-UNESCO program contribute to diversity in scientific research and discovery?
🔗 L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Middle East Regional Young Talents Program
Africa
🤖 AI Solution for Youth Empowerment
📝 This opportunity is aimed at empowering African youth through artificial intelligence (AI). It involves designing tech-based interventions that equip youth with the skills to navigate an AI-driven market and society. The focus is on overcoming challenges like biases and disinformation in AI, with emphasis on education solutions that have a transformative impact on individuals, communities, and society.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
AI in Education: How can AI-based solutions effectively address the educational needs and challenges of African youth?
Skill Development: What are the key skills that youth need to thrive in an AI-driven future?
Addressing Biases in AI: How can biases and disinformation in AI be tackled through educational interventions?
🔗AI Solution for Youth Empowerment
🧬 TWAS-Abdool Karim Award in Biological Sciences
📝 This award, established by TWAS, celebrates outstanding contributions to biological sciences made by women scientists in developing countries. It honors Professor Quarraisha Abdool Karim's achievements and is awarded biennially. The award recognizes a female scientist who has made significant impacts in biological sciences, aiming to inspire more women to pursue careers in science.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Women in Biological Sciences: How can awards like the TWAS-Abdool Karim contribute to increasing the visibility of women scientists in biological fields?
Role of Awards in Science: What impact do awards have on motivating women in developing countries to engage in scientific research?
Challenges for Women in Science: What are some challenges faced by women scientists in developing countries, and how do awards address these issues?
🔗 TWAS-Abdool Karim Award in Biological Sciences
👩🎓 15th Edition of Young Talents Program in Sub-Saharan Africa
📝 This program is dedicated to fostering young female scientists in Sub-Saharan Africa. It supports scientific research projects and promotes the participation of young women in science, aiming to address gender disparities in STEM fields. The initiative provides financial support to selected projects, enhancing opportunities for young women scientists in the region.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Promoting Gender Equality in Science: How can initiatives like the Young Talents Program impact gender equality in STEM fields in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Supporting Young Scientists: What role do such programs play in the professional development of young women scientists?
Challenges in STEM Education: How can programs address specific challenges faced by women in STEM in Sub-Saharan Africa?
🔗 15th Edition of Young Talents Program in Sub-Saharan Africa
👥 UNDP Small Grants to Support Victims of Human Rights Abuses in South Sudan
📝 This grant program by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is aimed at supporting organizations in South Sudan that assist victims of human rights abuses. The focus is on helping groups working to address and mitigate the impact of human rights violations and providing aid to affected individuals.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Supporting Human Rights: How can grants effectively aid organizations working with victims of human rights abuses?
Challenges in Conflict Zones: What are the unique challenges faced by NGOs in conflict zones like South Sudan?
Impact Assessment: How can the success and impact of such grants be measured in improving the lives of human rights abuse victims?
🔗 UNDP Small Grants to Support Victims of Human Rights Abuses in South Sudan
💵 Julia Taft for Refugees Fund for Congo DR
📝 The Julia Taft for Refugees Fund offers grants to support refugee projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo. These grants aim to assist in addressing critical gaps in refugee assistance by supporting quick-impact projects.
🤔 Key Points and Considerations
Grant Impact: How can these grants effectively address the specific needs of refugees in Congo DR?
Project Focus: What types of projects can best utilize this funding to make a significant impact?
Gap Analysis: What are the critical gaps in refugee assistance in Congo DR that these grants can help to fill?