We Are Back...Funding Friday
Happy New Year!
After a break for the holidays, we are back in full swing over here at Tech For Good.
This week's Funding Friday brings you an array of opportunities, spotlighting initiatives that combine humanitarian efforts with technological innovation. From ETH Zurich's HAC Grants in partnership with the ICRC, focusing on humanitarian action, to the ETH4D Doctoral Mentorship Program fostering international research collaboration, there's a wealth of opportunities for academic and professional growth.
I hope you find these useful for your innovate work!
Have a great week,
Jesse
Global
⛑️ ETH4D Humanitarian Action Challenges (HAC) Grants 2024
📝 ETH Zurich and EPFL, in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), are offering ETH4D HAC Grants. This initiative supports project-based research to enhance the impact of humanitarian action through innovative technology solutions. The grant encourages projects that develop, test, evaluate, or implement an innovative product, policy, or service in response to humanitarian challenges.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Technology in Humanitarian Action: How can innovative technology improve the effectiveness of humanitarian aid?
Research Collaboration: What is the significance of collaborative research between academic institutions and humanitarian organizations?
Impact on Humanitarian Challenges: How can the proposed technological solutions address specific humanitarian needs?
🩺 ETH4D Doctoral Mentorship Program
📝 The ETH4D Doctoral Mentorship Program offers grants to mentor doctoral candidates from low- and lower-middle-income countries. This one-year program includes mentorship by an ETH professor, a research stay, and financial support for conference attendance and research materials.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Mentorship Impact: How can this mentorship program shape the future of doctoral candidates from developing countries?
Research Collaboration: What role does international collaboration play in advancing research in developing countries?
Educational Opportunities: How can such programs contribute to bridging educational gaps between developed and developing nations?
🔗 ETH4D Doctoral Mentorship Program
👩🏾🎓 ETH4D Faculty Exchange Grants
📝 The ETH4D Faculty Exchange Grants offer two types of support: Visiting Scientist Grants and Teaching Stay Grants. These grants facilitate international exchange, enabling researchers from low and lower-middle-income countries to visit ETH Zurich and ETH scientists to teach at partner institutions in these countries.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
International Collaboration: How can these exchanges enhance research and teaching quality in both the host and guest institutions?
Knowledge Transfer: What impact can such faculty exchange have on global academic and research networks?
Diverse Perspectives: How do diverse academic perspectives from different countries contribute to the global educational landscape?
🔗 ETH4D Faculty Exchange Grants
👊🏽 Swedish Institute Creative Partnerships Programme 2024
📝 The Swedish Institute's Creative Partnerships Programme 2024 focuses on projects that promote democracy, human rights, and freedom of expression. Targeting Swedish organizations and their global partners, it supports initiatives in regions like Africa, MENA, and Eastern Europe.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Promoting Democracy: How can these projects strengthen democracy and human rights in the target regions?
Global Collaboration: What role does international partnership play in achieving these goals?
Cultural Impact: How might these projects influence cultural and societal development in the participating countries?
🔗 Swedish Institute Creative Partnerships Programme 2024
Asia-Pacific
✌🏽The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) - Sri Lanka
📝 The CFLI in Sri Lanka, funded by the Canadian government, supports small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries. This fund, directed at projects designed predominantly by local partners, seeks to enhance bilateral relations between Canada and recipient countries, focusing on areas such as inclusive governance, peace and security, and human dignity.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Local Engagement: How can local partner-driven projects contribute to community development in Sri Lanka?
Canada's Global Role: What impact does such funding have on Canada's international relations, especially in terms of development aid?
Impact on Key Areas: How will these projects in areas like human dignity and peace influence the broader societal landscape in Sri Lanka?
🔗 The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives - Sri Lanka
🇲🇻 Canada Fund for Local Initiatives - Maldives
📝 The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in the Maldives, managed by the High Commission of Canada, aims to support small-scale, high-impact projects. The focus is on areas that align with Global Affairs Canada's thematic priorities, including environment, growth, and inclusive governance.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Local Development: How can these projects contribute to the sustainable development of the Maldives?
Funding Impact: What role does international funding play in supporting small-scale, local initiatives?
Thematic Focus: How can projects within the fund's thematic areas foster inclusive and sustainable growth in the Maldives?
🔗 Canada Fund for Local Initiatives - Maldives
📚 Al Qasimi Foundation Seed Grants 2024
📝 The Al Qasimi Foundation's Seed Grants offer funding up to 50,000 AED for applied research or pilot initiatives, especially in the fields of education, public health, and urban planning/development in the UAE. The program aims to foster high-quality research projects and promote interdisciplinary solutions to public policy issues.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Impact on Local Communities: How can these seed grants drive positive change in Ras Al Khaimah and the broader UAE community?
Interdisciplinary Research: What is the role of interdisciplinary approaches in addressing public policy challenges?
Research and Development: How can this funding encourage collaboration among various sectors to enhance local capacity?
🔗 Al Qasimi Foundation Seed Grants 2024
👨🏽🏫 Al Qasimi Foundation Faculty Research Grant 2024
📝 The Al Qasimi Foundation's Faculty Research Grant provides up to 35,000 AED for faculty members conducting field research in Ras Al Khaimah. It's open to global academics and promotes cross-cultural exchange and research capacity development in the UAE.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Cross-Cultural Research Impact: How can international academic research contribute to the development of the UAE?
Field Research Benefits: What unique insights can field research in Ras Al Khaimah offer to global academia?
Grant Effectiveness: How might this grant foster collaboration between international universities and UAE institutions?
🔗 Al Qasimi Foundation Faculty Research Grant 2024
🧐 Al Qasimi Foundation Doctoral Research Grants 2024
📝 The Al Qasimi Foundation's Doctoral Research Grants 2024 financially support PhD candidates undertaking research in the UAE. The grants cover expenses for field research in the UAE, including airfares, accommodation, living costs, and research support.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Research Development: How can this grant program contribute to the advancement of academic research in the UAE?
Field Research Opportunities: What unique opportunities does field research in the UAE offer to doctoral candidates?
Global Academic Collaboration: How can this program facilitate international academic exchange and collaboration?
🔗 Al Qasimi Foundation Doctoral Research Grants 2024
Africa
🌍 The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives - Rwanda and Burundi
📝 The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in Rwanda and Burundi, funded by the Canadian government, focuses on supporting small-scale, high-impact projects. These projects align with Canada’s thematic areas such as inclusive governance, peace and security, and environment and climate action.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Local Impact: How do these projects contribute to local development in Rwanda and Burundi?
Thematic Priorities: How do initiatives within Canada’s thematic areas address specific challenges in these countries?
Bilateral Relations: What role does such funding play in fostering Canada’s relations with Rwanda and Burundi?
🔗 The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives - Rwanda and Burundi
🙋🏾♀️ Doria Feminist Fund
📝 The Doria Feminist Fund supports feminist groups in the MENA region, offering grants for emerging groups, established collectives, and knowledge production. The Fund fosters feminist ecosystems by providing financial aid and resources to drive social change.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Feminist Ecosystem Development: How can these grants support the growth and impact of feminist movements in the MENA region?
Diverse Support: What is the significance of offering different types of funding (core, project, knowledge production) to feminist groups?
Regional Challenges and Opportunities: How can feminist groups in the MENA region leverage these funds to address unique regional challenges?