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2024 Kurt Schork Memorial Fund Awards in International Journalism (US$5,000 prize at a ceremony in London)

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Application Deadline: May 31, 2024.

Applications are now open for the 2024 Kurt Schork Memorial Fund Awards in International Journalism. The Kurt Schork Memorial Fund (KSMF) invites freelance journalists, local reporters and news fixers from around the world to submit entries for the 23rd annual Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism.

The Awards recognise excellence and courage in reporting conflict, corruption, injustice and human rights issues, with winners receiving a $5,000 cash prize

Requirements

Named in memory of American freelance journalist Kurt Schork, who was killed in 2000 while on assignment for Reuters in Sierra Leone, the Awards recognise the bravery of journalists who take great personal risk, often for little reward, to shine a light on the truth and hold power to account.

The three award categories, open to those reporting for print and online publications, recognise the media professionals that Kurt particularly admired:

  • Freelance Award: recognising freelance journalists who travel to the world’s conflict zones, usually at great personal risk, to witness and report on the impact and consequences of these events.
  • Local Reporter Award: recognising the often-overlooked work of journalists in developing nations, or countries in transition, who write about events in their homeland.
  • News Fixer Award: recognising the work of local journalists or experts, typically hired by foreign correspondents, whose guidance and local knowledge play an unsung but vital role in facilitating international coverage from difficult, dangerous or hostile locations.

Application Procedure

  • Applications are now open and the deadline for submissions is midnight (GMT) on Friday, May 31, 2024.
  • Entrants for the Local Reporter and Freelance Awards must submit three articles each, published between June 01, 2023 and May 31, 2024. The judges will look for journalistic excellence in applicants’ submissions and evidence of determination and courage in obtaining their stories.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Kurt Schork Memorial Fund Awards in International Journalism

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American College of Surgeons (ACS) 2019 travel awards for surgeons ($USD 4,000 worth)

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Application Deadline: July 1, 2019,

The International Relations Committee of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) is pleased to announce travel awards for surgeons aged 30 to 50. These awards, in the amount of $4,000 each, provide international surgeons with the opportunity to attend and participate fully in the educational activities of the ACS annual Clinical Congress. They are proposed to specifically assist surgeons who work in community or regional hospitals or clinics in countries other than the United States and Canada, or who are from poorly resourced academic departments of surgery in poorly resourced countries.

A new Community Surgeon Travel Award has been donated through the generosity of the Doctors Duremdes family designated for Filipino surgeons. It gives preference to meritorious applications from Iloilo Province, Panay Island, and non-urban Philippine communities.

Each awardee will receive gratis registration to the annual Clinical Congress and to one available postgraduate course held during the Clinical Congress. Assistance will be provided to obtain preferential housing in an economical hotel in the Clinical Congress city. In 2020, the Clinical Congress takes place in Chicago, IL, October 4–8.

Requirements:

  • Applicants must be graduates of schools of medicine who have completed their surgical training.
  • Applicants must be at least 30 years old, but under 50, on the date that the complete application is filed.
  • Applicants must submit their applications from their intended permanent location. Applications will be accepted for processing only when the applicants have been in surgical practice, teaching, or research for a minimum of one year at their intended permanent location, following completion of all formal training (including fellowships and scholarships).
  • Applicants must show evidence of commitment to high quality surgery, to surgical teaching, and to improving access to surgical care in their community.
  • Applicants must submit a fully completed application form provided by the College on its website. The application and accompanying materials must be submitted in English. Submission of a curriculum vitae only is not acceptable.
  • Preference will be given to applicants who have not already experienced training or surgical fellowships in the U.S. or Canada.
  • Applicants must submit independently prepared letters of recommendation from three (3) of their colleagues. One letter must be from the chair of the department in which they hold a clinical or academic appointment or from a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons residing in their country. The chair’s or the Fellow’s letter is to directly address the applicant’s commitment to high quality surgery, surgical teaching, and improving access to surgical care locally. Letters of recommendation should be submitted by the persons making the recommendations.
  • The Community Surgeon Travel Awards must be used in the year for which they are designated. They cannot be postponed.
  • Awardees are expected to provide a written report upon their return home, specifically focusing on the value of the visit to the awardee and the potential beneficial effect to patients in the country of origin.
  • Unsuccessful applicants may reapply only twice and only by completing and submitting a new application together with new supporting documentation.

Financial Support

Each awardee will receive gratis registration to the annual Clinical Congress and to one available postgraduate course held during the Clinical Congress. In order to qualify for consideration by the selection committee, all of the requirements must be fulfilled.

Application Procedure:

  • All applications for the year 2019 and all of the supporting documentation must be received online no later than July 1, 2019, in order for an applicant to receive consideration by the selection committee.
  • All applicants will be notified of the selection committee’s decision in November 2019.
  • Applicants are urged to submit their completed applications and supporting documents as early as possible in order to provide sufficient time for processing.

Questions about and application materials for this award should be sent to kearly@facs.org.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) 2019 travel awards

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University of Cambridge Centre of African Studies Visiting Research Fellowships 2018/2019 (£17,000 worth)

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Application Deadline: 15th January 2018

The Centre of African Studies, with the generous assistance of the A.G. Leventis Foundation, is pleased to announce a Visiting Research Fellowship to be held at the University of Cambridge.

Applications are invited for Visiting Research Fellowships to take effect from October 2018.  The maximum duration of a Fellowship is six months and is non-renewable.

Fellows will have access, by agreement, to the holdings of Faculty and Departmental libraries, to the library of the Centre of African Studies and to the University Library, which houses the extensive collection of materials relating to the history of the Commonwealth formerly housed in the Royal Commonwealth Society Library in London.

Benefits:

  • The award is worth up to £17,000, out of which travel, college accommodation, maintenance costs and medical insurance will be paid by the Centre on behalf of the fellow.
  • The Centre is not able to provide additional sums for the travel and living expenses of anyone accompanying the Fellow to Cambridge.
  • The sum is not subject to tax in the UK.

The aim of the Fellowships is to enable the fellows to focus on a period of research and writing in Cambridge.

Requirements:

  • Applications are invited from candidates in all the disciplines in the humanities and social sciences.
  • Applicants are expected to have completed a doctoral degree before the Fellowship start date.
  • Preference will be given to candidates with a distinguished research profile commensurate with their academic rank.
  • Early- to mid-career researchers are particularly encouraged to apply.
  • Offers are normally made to applicants who are permanent residents in Africa.
  • It is expected that applicants would be intending to come to Cambridge to work on a project building on existing research for which a period of residence in Cambridge is demonstrably appropriate.
  • They should present a clear and feasible plan for preparing one or more pieces of work for publication. The initiation of a new research project will not be ruled out where there is a realistic expectation that it could be substantially advanced by the end of the tenure of the Fellowship.

Application Procedure:

All documents must be written in English

In order to apply for a Fellowship you will need to submit an application to the Centre of African Studies, University of Cambridge, by 15 January 2018 and to arrange for your references to arrive at the Centre by the same date.  The Centre is not able to consider applications that are not complete.

This application package contains the following:

  • a copy of the notice of award;
  • guidance on the information required in your curriculum vitae;
  • guidance on the type of project details required;
  • guidance for you to pass to your referees.

Your application must include the following:

  • your curriculum vitae including details of publications;
  • your project details;
  • a photocopy of your PhD certificate (if applicable);
  • a photocopy of your passport;
  • two references to be sent directly by your referees to the Director, University of Cambridge, Centre of African Studies, Alison Richard Building, 7 West Road, Cambridge CB3 9DT, UK. E-mail: centre@african.cam.ac.uk

Completed applications must be sent either by e-mail or in hard copy to:

E-mail: centre@african.cam.ac.uk

University of Cambridge

Centre of African Studies

Alison Richard Building

7 West Road

Cambridge CB3 9DT

UK

For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the University of Cambridge Centre of African Studies Visiting Research Fellowships

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Sage Foundation’s Enterprise Fund 2018 for non-profits worldwide ($500,000 in grants)

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Application Deadline: 28th November 2017

Every day, across the world, inspiring non-profit leaders, volunteers and their supporters are working tirelessly to make your communities better places to live. Sage Foundation’s Enterprise Fund will support the creation of either new or piloted entrepreneurial programmes or initiatives that may go no further due to funding challenges.

Sage, the market and technology leader for cloud accounting, people & payroll, and payment systems, has today launched the second round of funding from Sage Foundation’s Enterprise Fund. The fund supports the creation of either new or piloted entrepreneurial programmes to help improve the lives of military veterans, young people or women and girls in Africa and Sage’s local communities around the world.

Every day, across Africa, inspiring non-profit leaders, volunteers and their supporters are working tirelessly to make their communities better places to live. Sage Foundation’s Enterprise Fund has been designed to support small non-profits with exceptional, original ideas on the brink of delivering real change, take a bold step forward when they are unable to make their idea a reality due to lack of funds.

Requirements:

  • Enterprising and entrepreneurial ideas to help improve the lives of either: military veterans, young people or women and girls in 21 countries where we operate around the world.

Themes

Sage Foundation has four key themes that underpin our work and shape how we contribute towards our communities:

  • Education
  • Enterprise & Employment
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Health & Wellbeing

Through the creation of either new or piloted entrepreneurial programmes or initiatives, we want to help you:

  • Build on your existing success and support the delivery of your overall mission
  • Generate additional income to make your organization stronger and more sustainable
  • Deliver innovative solutions that tackle issues in the towns and cities where Sage has offices

Funding:

  • A limited number of grants between $10,000 – $25,000 will be awarded from this $500,000 Enterprise Fund.

Application:

Enterprise Fund Criteria Checklist

  • You must be a recognized/registered charity or non-profit organisation in accordance with local country governance and laws
  • Your organisation must have an income that is less than $2M
  • Your organization’s work must focus on either supporting Military Veterans, Young People (up to 25 years) and/or Women and Girls
  • Your funding request is to support projects or initiatives that have been operational for two years or less
  • Your funding request must be for work that is delivered and benefits communities within a 50km radius of a qualifying Sage office. Please note: Locations will be detailed in the application form.
  • Your organisation must be able to provide volunteer opportunities for Sage colleagues to support you and / or your work

For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Sage Foundation’s Enterprise Fund 2018

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SADC Media Awards Competition 2018 for Journalists from Southern Africa (USD 2,500 prize)

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Application Deadline: February 27, 2018.

In 1995 the SADC Council of Ministers approved the establishment of the SADC Media Awards to recognise best media work in the region. Since 1996 the SADC Secretariat has been coordinating the Media Awards to encourage the media in the Region to play a leading role in disseminating information on SADC in order to support the process of regional co-operation and integration.

The SADC Secretariat now is pleased to announce the 2018 SADC Media Awards Competition. The Awards are in the fields of Print Journalism, Radio Journalism, Television Journalism and Photo journalism.  Prospective entrants are invited to submit their entries accompanied by proof of their nationality to the National Adjudication Committee (NAC) in their respective Member States.

Requirements:

a)  The entries should have been published/broadcast between January and December the year preceding the awards (2017) by a registered and/or authorized media house or agency or carried on a website of a registered and/or authorized media house or agency in any of the SADC Member States;

b) The themes of the entries to be submitted for the competition must be on issues and activities promoting Regional Integration in the SADC region, i.e. infrastructure, economy, water, culture, sports, agriculture, etc.

c) All media practitioners who are SADC nationals may enter the competition, except those in institutions contracted by SADC and the SADC Secretariat staff;

d)  All works entering the competition should be in one of the SADC working languages, i.e. English, Portuguese, French and any national indigenous language of the SADC Region and should be submitted together with the transcript in one of the three SADC working languages, i.e. English, French and Portuguese. These should be published/broadcast (newspaper cutting, websites, magazines, audio CDs, USB and newsletters;

e)   Entries are invited from the following categories:

i)  Print Journalism:  comprising features/articles published in newspapers, newsletters, websites, magazines;

•    Print Journalism submissions should have a minimum of 100 (one hundred words and a maximum of 2000 (two thousand) words.

ii)   Radio Journalism:  comprising broadcast material;

•    Radio Journalism broadcast material should have a minimum duration of 1 (one) minute and a maximum of 30 (thirty) minutes. All broadcast material should be submitted on a CD or USB. The entries should be accompanied by electronic transcript in word format for translation purposes.

iii)  Television Journalism:  comprising televised material;

•    Broadcast material should have a minimum duration of 1 (one) minute and a maximum of forty-five (45) minutes. All broadcast material should be submitted on a CD or USB. The entries should be accompanied by electronic transcript in word format for translation purposes.

iv) Photojournalism:  comprising published pictures with a caption;

•     Photographic entries should have one (1) photo, or a pictorial spread of not more than twenty (20) photos published in one issue/edition. Each entry must be accompanied by an original newspaper in which photo (s) were published.

f) All entries must be submitted to the National Adjudication Committee not later than February 27, 2018.

g) All submissions must be made strictly on the SADC Media Award Entry Form and should contain full contact details of the entrant, including, passport-sized photograph, physical address, telephone and, where applicable, fax number and e-mail address;

h) Entries will be initially screened and judged by the National Adjudication Committee in each Member State, which will select the best entry in each of the four categories to be forwarded to the Regional Adjudication Committee (RAC), through the SADC Secretariat.

Prize:

  • The first prize winners will be announced and receive their prizes during the 38th SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government;
  • The Awards will include Print, Radio, Television and Photo journalism. Each category carries a first prize of US$2,500;
  • The runner-ups in each category will receive a second prize of US$1000 and will receive the prize money and certificates in their respective countries through their National Contact Point;
  • The monetary prizes will be accompanied by a certificate signed by the SADC Chairperson;
  • The prizes will be paid directly to the winner.  In the case of a winner being unable to attend the ceremony, SADC will make arrangements to give the prize in his/her home country;

For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the SADC Media Awards Competition 2018

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OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) 2016/2017 Scholarships for Student from Developing Countries (US$50,000/Student)

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Application Deadline: May 1, 2016. 

OFID is pleased to announce that qualified applicants who have obtained or are on the verge of completing their undergraduate degree and who wish to study for a Master’s degree are welcome to apply for the OFID Scholarship 2016/2017.

OFID scholarships will be awarded to four students or candidates for master’s degree studies. Applicants must be from a developing country (except OFID Member Countries), and he/she must first obtain admission to pursue a Master’s degree studies in a relevant field of development, from any recognized university/college in the world.

Through its scholarship scheme, OFID aims to help highly motivated, highly driven individuals overcome one of the biggest challenges to their careers – the cost of graduate studies.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be between the ages of 23-32 at the time of submitting his/her application.
  • Must have obtained or be on the verge of completing their undergraduate degree with a Baccalaureate from an accredited college/university, or its equivalent.
  • Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 rating system, or its equivalent.
  • Must be matriculated at an accredited university for the upcoming academic year starting August/September 2015, and must maintain full-time status for the duration of the Master’s Degree.
  • Must be a national of a developing country (except OFID Member Countries)
    Eligible Countries: Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Botswana,Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Cape Verde, Congo D.R , Congo Rep., Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Gambia, Guinea
    Guinea Bissau, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda,  Sao Tome & Principe,  Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
  • Must select a subject of study that pertains to OFID’s core mission, such as: economics of development (poverty reduction, energy and sustainable development), environment (desertification), or other related science and technology fields.

Benefits

  • The winners of the OFID Scholarship Award will receive a scholarship of up to US$50,000.
  • The funds will be spread over a maximum of one year, toward the completion of a Master’s degree, or its equivalent, at an accredited educational institution, starting in the autumn of the academic year 2016/2017.  

Required Documents

  • A completed on-line application form.
  • A scanned copy of the applicant’s passport.
  • A scanned copy of the last university degree or certificate.
  • A scanned letter of acceptance from chosen educational institution, confirming your admission, subject of study and duration of the Master’s degree program (must not exceed one year).
  • A proof of meeting any prerequisites, including language proficiency.
  • A short essay – of about 500 words in English – giving reasons for applying for the OFID scholarship, explaining your educational goals, and clearly describing how
  • you will use the experience gained from your Master’s degree studies to help in the development of your home country.
  • Two letters of recommendation from professors and/or lecturers at applicant’s present university.
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Apply Now for the OFID Scholarship Award 2016

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the OFID Scholarship Award 2016/2017

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Ashoka/Unilever Sustainable Living Young Entrepreneurs Awards 2015 for Changemakers around the globe. (€200,000 in Funding)

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Application Deadline: Midnight GMT on 18 November 2015.

The Unilever Sustainable Living Young Entrepreneurs Awards were launched in 2013 to inspire and support the innovation and creativity of young people who are responding to the greatest global challenges facing us today.

The Unilever Sustainable Living Young Entrepreneurs Awards are one significant way UNILEVER wants to inspire action—that is why the search is on for young innovators aged 35 or under that have already begun to address the challenges at the heart of the Global Goals.

In partnership with the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), and in collaboration with Ashoka, are looking for innovative and scaleable technologies or initiatives that are contributing to one or more of the eight Global Goals  identified as most relevant to UNILEVERs’ business and entrepreneurs.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • The competition is open to individuals from any part of the world.
  • Applicants, or the the founder on whose behalf the applicant is applying, must be 18-35 years old at the time of entry.
  • Entrants are required to be the initiative’s founder, co-founder, or equivalent.
  • Initiatives must have grown beyond the conceptual stage—with the product, process, or enterprise already gaining traction among local communities or other markets.
  • Entries cannot be accepted from current Unilever employees.
  • Applications must be submitted in English. (The online programme, accelerator event and the pitch will all be delivered in English, and proficiency in written and oral English is required.)
  • Solutions must relate to one or more of the UN Global Goals (Sustainable Development Goals) listed below:
    • Global Goal 1 – No Poverty: End poverty in all its forms everywhere
    • Global Goal 2 – Zero Hunger: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture
    • Global Goal 5 – Gender Equality: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
    • Global Goal 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation: Ensure availability and suitable management of water and sanitation for all
    • Global Goal 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all
    • Global Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all
    • Global Goal 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production: Ensure responsible consumption and production patterns
    • Global Goal 13 — Climate Action: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

Prize Award:

  • Seven young entrepreneurs will receive a total of €200,000 in funding and support to help take their sustainable solutions to the next level.
    • Six finalists will each receive cash prizes of €10,000, along with support and mentorship (worth €10,000).
    • One winner will receive a €50,000 cash prize and will be awarded the HRH The Prince of Wales Young Sustainability Entrepreneur Prize at an event in London in Spring 2016 and €25,000 worth of support and mentoring.
  • The prize package includes funding, customised expert mentoring support, access to an online business development programme, a two-day accelerator workshop at the University of Cambridge, and networking with senior executives and sustainability leaders at Unilever’s headquarters. 
  • All entrants will benefit from exposure to a range of leading sustainability experts, entrepreneurs and investors during the process, along with recognition via Unilever’s global channels and the networks of the University of Cambridge and Ashoka.

Timeline:

  • Applications open : September 23, 2015
  •  Deadline for All Applications : November 18, 2015
  •  Finalists Announced (March 2016)
  • Finalists Pitch to Judges (April/May 2016)
  • Prize Ceremony in London (April/May 2016)

Apply Now for the Ashoka Unilever Sustainable Living Young Entrepreneurs Awards

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Ashoka Unilever Sustainable Living Young Entrepreneurs Awards

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Mo Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships Programme 2016 for Emerging African Leaders

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Application Deadline: 9th November 2015

The Mo Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships form a selective programme designed to mentor future African leaders. The Fellows receive mentoring from the current leaders of key multilateral institutions

The Mo Ibrahim Leadership Fellowship Programme is a selective Fellowship that prepares the next generation of outstanding African leaders by providing them with unique work opportunities at the most senior level of prominent African institutions or multilateral organizations, whose mandate is to improve the economic and social prospects of Africa.
The Fellowship allows talented individuals to increase and enhance their professional capacity, with the intention of contributing to the governance and development of their countries thereby creating a pipeline of future African leaders
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation was established in 2006 and aims to support good governance and great leadership in Africa. The Foundation works to:
• Stimulate debate on good governance;
• Provide criteria by which citizens and governments can measure progress;
• Recognize achievement in African leadership and provide a practical way in which leaders can build positive legacies on the continent when they have left office;
• Support aspiring leaders for the African continent.

 

Eligibility criteria

  • National of an African country
  • 7-10 years of relevant work experience
  • master’s degree
  • under the age of 40, or 45 for women with children
  • any additional criteria as set by the host.

Current hosts

  • The African Development Bank (AfDB) –
    • Position title: 2016 Mo Ibrahim Foundation leadership fellowship program
    • Grade: N/A
    • Position N°: 50080938
    • Reference: No ADB/15/132
    • Closing date: 09/11/2015
  • The Fellowship allows talented individuals to increase and enhance their professional capacity, with the intention of contributing to the governance and development of their countries thereby creating a pipeline of future African leaders. The Fellow will work with the Bank for this purpose, for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months, and the Foundation will finance the costs associated with the position
  • To apply for this position, you need to be national of one of AfDB member countries.
  • The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)

    Duty Station: Addis-Ababa
    Post Title: Mo Ibrahim Leadership Fellow
    Deadline for Application: 11 October 2015.
    Any applications received after that date will not be reviewed.
    Duration of Assignment/Conditions: This Fellowship is awarded for a period of 12 months.
  • Education
    Fellow must hold a Master’s Degree in Economics, Social Sciences, International Development, Business Administration, Law, Finance, Engineering, or any discipline relevant to the work of UNECA.
    Language : English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat
  •  Worth
  • All expenses related to the Fellow’s official mission travel, including travel insurance will be met by the UNECA.
    The Fellow cannot be employed on UN regular positions within six months of completion of a fellowship.
    The Foundation will ensure that the Fellow has his/her own medical insurance, child education and retirement plan arrangements.
    The Foundation will invite and pay for the Fellow’s participation in its annual Forum.
    The travel costs for the assumption of duty and repatriation at the end of the appointment will be borne and paid out of the Funds provided by the Foundation.
     HOW TO APPLY
    Candidates must submit their applications together with the following documents:
    • Cover letter
    • UN Personal History Profile (PHP)
    •Copy of academic degree certificates, and;
    • Three letters of reference/recommendation.
    Applications with all the supporting documents should be sent by e-mail to RecruitmentPPost@uneca.org with subject line: LEADERSHIP FELLOW
  • The International Trade Centre (ITC).
    Deadline for Application: 09 November 2015 (midnight Geneva time)
    Entry date: May 2016
    Duration of Fellowship: One year
    Location: International Trade Centre, Geneva, Switzerland
    ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
  • Applicants must hold African nationality.
  • Applicants must be under 40 years of age at time of application (women with children should be under 45 years of age).
    EDUCATION: Master’s degree in economics, business, international development, international relations or related area.
    WORK EXPERIENCE: Between seven to ten years of relevant work experience.
    LANGUAGES: Advanced English. Knowledge of other UN official languages in particular French or Spanish is an asset

Timeline:

The timeline for applications is:

  • Process opens 9 September 2015
  • deadline for submissions – 7 November 2015
  • notification of successful candidate – 27 January 2016
  • anticipated start date – 6 May 2016.

For More Information:

The African Development Bank (AfDB)
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)
The International Trade Centre (ITC)

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Mo Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships Programme 2016

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Anita Borg Systers Pass-It-On Awards Program 2016 for Female Technologists ( $1000.00 USD)

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Application Deadline: , October 21, 2015 (11:59 PM UTC-7)

The Anita Borg Systers Pass-It-On (PIO) Awards honor Anita Borg’s desire to create a network of  women technologists helping one another. The cash awards, funded by donations from the Systers Online Community and others, are intended as means for women established in technological fields to support women seeking their place in the fields of technology.

Systers, a program of the Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology, is the first e-mail community for women in computing.

The program is called “Pass-It-On” because it comes with the moral obligation to “pass on” the benefits gained from the award.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Pass-it-on Award applications are open to any woman over 18 years old in or aspiring to be in the fields of computing.
  • Awards are open to women in all countries and range from $500.00 to $1000.00 USD.

Applications covering a wide variety of needs and projects are encouraged, such as:

  • Small amount to help with studies, job transfers or other transitions in life.
  • A broader project that benefits girls and women.
  • Projects that seek to inspire more girls and women to go into the computing field.
  • Assistance with educational fees and materials.
  • Partial funding source for larger scholarship.
  • Mentoring and other supportive groups for women in technology or computing

Fall 2015 PIO Award Cycle

All submissions must be in English.

  • Applications OPENS, Wednesday, July 29, 2015 (12:00 AM UTC-7).
  • Applications CLOSES, Wednesday, October 21, 2015 (11:59 PM UTC-7).
  • Reference letters due Wednesday, October 21, 2015 (11:59 PM UTC-7).
  • Fall 2015 PIO Award Winner >> Reports due Wednesday, January 8, 2016.
  • Email questions to passiton-2015fall@systers dot org.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Anita Borg Systers Pass-It-On Awards Program for Female Technologist

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2015 One Africa Award ($USD 100,000 for Millennium Development Goals Driven Projects)

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Application Deadline (Extended) : Midnight Monday, September 7, 2015.

As the world prepares to adopt the new set of development goals, the ONE Campaign invites civil society organizations, non-governmental organizations and other groups based in Africa to apply for the $ 100,000 (USD) 2015 ONE Africa Award.

Eligible organizations include those that can demonstrate commitment and success in their advocacy to promote the attainment of one or more of the Millennium Development Goals.

The 2015 ONE Award provides a bridge between previous efforts geared towards MDGs and future efforts to contribute to the new development agenda enshrined in what will be called Sustainable Development Goals, by 2030.

The ONE Africa Award aims to recognize, reward, and advance the exceptional work of organizations, founded by Africans and based in Africa, dedicated to helping Africa achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The $100,000 award will bring recognition to innovative African efforts to fight poverty and will incentivize more of such efforts.

Each year, The ONE Campaign awards the prize of $100,000 which is underwritten by an endowment from The Howard G. Buffet Foundation to recognize, advance and reward the exceptional work of an African organization that works toward the achievement of one or more of the Millennium Development Goals. The award is in its eighth year running.

Eligibility Criteria:

Award recipients can be exceptional organisations and other groups demonstrating commitment and success in assisting Africans in meeting one or more of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) through innovative advocacy based programs.

  • Qualified recipients may be engaged in direct services to achieve any of the MDGs but must demonstrate a strong advocacy component integral to the delivery and success of their programs.
  •  Qualified recipients may be advocacy/pressure groups and think tanks engaged in governance activities such as the monitoring of flows of resources and/or holding governments accountable to commitments to MDG attainment.
  • Award recipients can be exceptional organizations and other groups demonstrating commitment and success in assisting Africans in meeting one or more of the MDGs through innovative advocacy based programs.

Categories

Organizations will be graded in 5 categories and will be awarded between 1-10 points ineach of these categories:

i. Extent to which the organization has designed and implemented an innovative advocacy program that employs new approaches to impact in a given sector(s).

ii. Ability to demonstrate and communicate specific indicators of progress and impact linking work to a given sector(s) in a clear results-oriented framework.

iii. Demonstration of the ability to replicate efforts of the organization to take intervention to scale.

iv. Demonstration of strong internal and constituency accountability mechanisms (i.e. community leadership consultations and involvement in programs to demonstrate the interventions are relevant to the majority of the poor in the target community and empowers them in a sustainable way) along with transparency of operations.

v. Extent to which the organization has employed creative partnerships to achieve its goal(s) and ensure coordination with other development actors. These partnerships may include public and/or private sector players.

Please provide a brief recommendation and scoring on the following achievements for each organisation:

Good=10 ; Average=7 and Weak=4

1. Innovation

2. Results

3. Scalability

4. Accountability

5. Partnerships

6. Bonus MDGs

Shortlisted applications will undergo a due diligence process the month of October 2015.

How to Apply:

Check you are eligible to apply – read the award criteria

2. Download the application form

3. Submit you application by Friday 28 August 2015

For More Information:

contact Ms. Carla Walker by emailing one.award@one.org

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 One Africa Awards

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Thomson Foundation Young Journalist from the Developing World FPA Award, 2015 (FULLY FUNDED to London)

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Application Deadline: 23.59 GMT Friday, August 28 2015.
Young journalists working in the developing world are invited to enter a Thomson Foundation competition, which will form part of the 2015 UK Foreign Press Association (FPA) Awards.
Eligibility Requirements:

Journalists must meet the following criteria in order to enter the award:

  • Entrants must be aged 30 or under on 24 November 2015;
  • They must be working in countries defined as “developing”, specifically with a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita of less than $20,000 to enter their work;
  • They must have a portfolio of three published or broadcast pieces of work produced in the 12 months preceding the deadline for submissions.
Benefits:
  • The winner will be chosen from three finalists who will each be flown to London, spend two nights in the city and attend the gala award night at the Sheraton Park Hotel on 24 November 2015.
  • They will join a host of other potential award winners and leading figures from the world of journalism.

How to enter

  • Each entrant for the award needs to submit a portfolio of three pieces of work, which must have been published or broadcast on or after 28 August 2015.
  • The work can be in any format – print, audio, video, multimedia or a combination of all four.
  • Journalists will need to submit an entry form including written statements of up to 200 words per story summarising the content and any impact it had on the public debate in the country of publication.
  • The completed form should be emailed along with the other required documents to the following address: awardfpa@thomsonfoundation.org

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Thomson Foundation Young Journalist from the Developing World FPA Award

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2015 UNESCO/Merck Africa Research Summit in Geneva, Switzerland (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: July 30th 2015

2015 UNESCO/Merck Africa Research Summit  in Geneva, Switzerland 19th-20th October 2015

The Merck Africa Research Summit- MARS is being organised by Merck, in collaboration with UNESCO, the Cambridge-Africa Programme at the University of Cambridge, and Universita di Roma, Italy. MARS aims to bring together researchers from across Africa to discuss the generation, sharing and dissemination of research data, and to prepare for the road ahead in Africa’s development as an international hub for research excellence and scientific innovation.

The annual Summit aims to contribute to building research capacity in African research community on health, with special focus on Ebola and emergent infectious diseases, to showcase innovative research taking place in projects, programs and initiatives across African universities, and by the wider African research community.

Whom

  • Up to 100 scientists / researchers will be able to attend the Summit.
  • Abstracts are invited from final year African PhD students and young investigators involved in HIV, Ebola and other infectious disease research.
  • All should be primarily based at African research institutes and Universities.

It provided a networking platform for dialogue on improving global cooperation on health research and narrowing the disparities in health systems performance between developing and developed countries. African researchers network where they exchange experience, knowledge, best practice (especially In Ebola management) and cooperate in future research and development projects. In 2015 the inaugural summit will have a special focus on HIV and Ebola, highlighting how experience gained from investigating the former could inform and drive the rapid understanding of the latter in the recent crisis in West Africa.

Diverse set of speakers from Academia , Research institutes, major funding organizations of health/medical research, Chairs of Medical Research Councils, NGOs, Industry, established and emergent researchers, policy makers, ministries of health and editors of scientific / medical journals.

  • Speeches, keynote lectures and panel discussion about latest research in the areas of focus to exchange experienceand share information.
  • Scientific tour around GVA R&D and Manufacturing site.
  • Workshops will cater for debates that stimulate young Researchers and Innovators to resolve health issues.
  • Central gallery will provide dedicated space to display, demonstrate and discuss their own research (Posters and abstracts) followed by posters sessions

Benefits:

  • Up to 100 scientists / researchers will be fully sponsored by Merck to attend the Summit in Geneva. Their selection will be based on their abstract submission.
  • Abstracts are invited from final year African PhD students and young investigators involved in HIV, Ebola and other infectious disease research.
  • All should be primarily based at African research institutes and Universities, although collaboration within Africa as well as outside is encouraged.
  • All abstracts will be peer reviewed and will be eligible for sponsorship and first three winners will be eligible for further number of research awards:
  • 1st MARS Award : 6month fellowship in Merck R&D hub
  • 2nd MARS Award : 1500 euro
  • 3rd MARS Award : 1000 euro

Application Procedure:

  • You must write : your name as “author”,the names of all your co-authors
  • A descriptive title, up to 5 keywords
  • The topic into which your abstract fits
    HIV or Ebola or other infectious diseases.
  • Please also submit the completed application form with all your personal details required and a copy of your passport will be required later.

Submit you completed application and abstract to this info@mars2015summit.org

Fill Out the Online Application Form

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the  2015 UNESCO/Merck Africa Research Summit 

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2015 International Citizen Media Award (€1000 Euros Cash Prize)

by lanredahunsi
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Application Deadline: 30th of September 2015

Topic: Our World, our Dignity, our Future – Sustainable Development and Engagement

The International Citizen Media Award 2015 intends to honor tremendous international work in the field of citizen media and its products in the categories VIDEO and AUDIO that have been created by private, non-commercial producers.

The award distinguishes the dedication of citizens of all countries and their audiovisual products and their reporting concerning locally, regionally, globally and socially relevant topics.

Requirements:

  • Producers: single participants, groups, associations, civil initiatives, school classes and especially producers, actors and editorial teams in the  field of citizen media work, resident in any location outside of Germany
    Only one product per producer
  • Production period: between 1st of October 2014 and 30th of September 2015
  • Duration: No product should be longer than 20 minutes
  • Language: English

Prizes:

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Registration
There are several ways to deliver your product:

  • As Video DVD
  • As Audio CD (only applies to products in the category “Audio”)
  • As Mini DV tape or DVCAM tape
  • As File*, saved on one of the following storage devices: DVD, CD, USB flash drive, SD card
  • Online via FTP download or a filehoster or permanently available on a video portal (like YouTube)

Application Form:

In order to register for the 2nd International Citizen Media Award, you have to sign the application form and send it to us (if you contact us online, provive a scan of the signed form) – in one delivery with your product. Otherwise, your submission will be revoked.

PDF-Download Application form
doc-Download Application form

Don’t forget to properly mark the storage device (in case you send it online, include all necessary information in the file name):

  • Your Name
  • Title of the product
  • Date of production
  • Category

By post:

Bürgerhaus Bennohaus
Keyword: ICMA 2015
Bennostr. 5
48155 Münster
Germany

E-mail adress : info@icm-award.com (including a download link to the product)

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 International Citizen Media Award 

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2015 African Fact-Checking Awards for Journalistic Excellence in Africa (€4,000 Euros Cash Prize)

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Application Deadline: 31st August 2015

Are you a reporter for an Africa-based media organisation? Has a report you published or broadcast exposed a claim from a public figure or institution to be misleading or wrong?

The African Fact-Checking Awards are in their second year — the only awards that honour journalism by media based in Africa that exposes misleading claims made by public figures and institutions.

The winners of the awards will be announced at a ceremony to be held in Africa in November.

The awards are operated in partnership with the African Media Initiative, the largest media industry body on the continent. Funding for the prizes has come from the AFP Foundation, the Shuttleworth Foundation and Africa Check.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • To be eligible, the entries must be original pieces of fact-checking journalism first published or broadcast between 1 September 2014 and 31 August 2015, by a media house based in Africa.
  • The work may be published in print or online, broadcast on the radio or television or published in a blog.
  • The work may have been published or broadcast in any language but, to be eligible for the competition, an accurate translation into either French or English must be made available to the judges.
  • Current staff of the AFP news agency or Africa Check are not eligible for the competition.

Prize:

  • A winner and two runners-up will be selected, and announced at an event in Africa in November.
  • The winner will receive a cash prize of €2000 and the two runners-up a prize of €1000 each.

Selection Criteria

A six-member jury of eminent journalists from Europe and Africa will be formed in June.

All entries sent into the competition before midnight on 31 August 2015 will be sifted to produce a short-list to go to the judges. The entries for the competition will all be judged on the following four criteria.

  • The significance for wider society of the claim investigated
  • How the claim was tested against the available evidence
  • How well the piece presented the evidence for and against the claim
  • The impact that the publication had on public debate on the topic

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the  2015 African Fact-Checking Awards

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2015 UN-Habitat Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award for Entrepreneurs ($USD200,000 Cash Grant)

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Application Deadline: August 31st 2015

The UN-Habitat Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award has been established as a result of a partnership between UN-Habitat, the International Ecological Safety Collaborative Organization (IESCO) together with CDB Orient that aims to reward young inventors, innovators and entrepreneurs.
Young inventors and entrepreneurs are important catalysts for promoting sustainable cities and developing highly skilled talents needed for future urban development. The Award stems from an agreement signed between UN-Habitat and IESCO in April 2013 during the twenty fourth session of the UN-Habitat Governing Council, to launch the “Urban Youth Empowerment and Ecological Safety project”.
The project aims to address issues of youth unemployment, poverty, and ecological safety through the development of models and policies that will lead to the meaningful engagement of young people in the development of a number of cities in Africa and Asia.
UN-Habitat Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award is designed to recognize and celebrate young men and women throughout the world who have developed innovative programmes, practices, activities and solutions to the social, economic, political and environmental challenges facing human kind today.
Eligibility Requirements
  • The Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award is open to all Young women and men between 15 and 32 years from developing countries and run a youth led for – profit and or nonprofit organization, or a business or entity that aims to improve youth livelihoods and better serve their communities with accomplishment in any of the above Award Categories
  • Youth from other countries will also qualify to get recognition by way of citations.
  • Institutions and individuals that promote and catalyze innovation and entrepreneurship will also be recognized and cited

Award:

The winners are awarded a monetary prize: The total amount of the prize pool is USD 200,000 distributed among five categories. The Award will consist of
  • A cash grant of $ 20,000 for the winner (Up to 2 winners for each category)
  • The prize also consists of a trophy and;
  • A certificate jointly issued by UN-Habitat and IESCO and CDB Orient
  • An Innovator of the Biennium and an Entrepreneur of the biennium will also be named from among the winners.

Categories

Awards will be given in the following categories:

  1. Youth Leadership,
  2. Green inventions and Innovations,
  3. Urban Ecological Safety,
  4. Youth Entrepreneurship, and
  5. Social and cultural innovations.

Timeline:

Deadline for submission of the Projects : 31st August 2015

Shortlist of submissions by the Secretariat : June to August 15 2015

Steering Committee selects the Winners : September 2015

Youth Innovation Award Winners announced : September  2015

Awards Ceremony : October 2015

How to Apply :

You can send you submission via email to: youthinnovations.award@unhabitat.org

Fill Out the Online Application Form

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 UN-Habitat Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award

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Web We Want 2015 African Declaration Awareness Grants for African Creatives (USD1500 to 10 African Organisations)

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Application Deadline: June 15th 2015

The World Wide Web Foundation, in partnership with the Association of Progressive Communications (APC), is inviting creative minds from any African country to participate in a call to produce 10 animations, songs, annotated or popular versions of the African Declaration for Internet Rights and Freedoms and organise a small activity to launch your creative work!

Web We Want aims to award grants of USD1500.00 to 10 African organisations that produce animations, songs, videos, or other original works that creatively promote the African Declaration on Internet Rights and Freedoms.

Eligibility Requirements

Anyone can participate.

Grant Worth

  • The grant amount is USD1500.00 and the selected proposals will be chosen by a commission composed by three experts.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 African Declaration Awareness Grants for African Creatives

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2015 Fountain Magazine Essay Contest ($USD2500+ Cash Prize)

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Essay Submission Deadline: November 30th 2015

How do you think history will record the 21st century?

Throughout human history, different periods have been captured by a defining theme: the Dark Ages… the Industrial Age… the Nuclear Age… the Information Age… the Space Age, etc.

What do you think the theme of the 21st century will be?

The age of connections? Rebirth of faith? Clash of civilizations? Age of the internet? Rise of fundamentalism? Interstellar travel? Gender equality? Human trafficking? WW III? Artificial intelligence? Genetics? Cooperation? Competition? Spiritual revolution? Secularism? Values? Ethics? …

You may include as many topics as you think are relevant; the possibilities seem endless.

One may feel it is too early to determine the theme of what is still a new century. Yet, we believe it can prove useful to project the future and to be prepared for the coming days. Maybe, with enough preparation, it’s even possible to change the course of history before it’s too late!

So, look around and gaze into the horizon. Travel to the future and bring back some news.

Essays are expected to be factual, but with an inspirational style that will feed both our reason and soul.

Requirements:

• Contest open to all writers worldwide
• Essay word count must be between 1,500 and 2,500 words

Prize:

1st Place – $1,500
2nd Place – $750
3rd Place – $300
Two Honorable Mentions – $200 each
For More Information:

 

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2015 CoreNet Global Academic Challenge for Students around the World ($USD10,000 Prize plus All Expense paid to the North American Summit in Los Angeles

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Application Deadline: July 31st 2015

Whom:  This competition is designed to attract students from all academic disciplines to tackle key challenges facing the profession

Prize: The winning team will win $10,000 (US) and also another $10,000 (US) for their Academic Institution.

CoreNet Global, the world’s leading association for corporate real estate (CRE), is launching its first-ever Academic Challenge. Students from around the world are invited to think creatively about a problem facing CRE professionals in companies like Google, AT&T, Duke Energy, AstraZeneca, Whirlpool, or many others. Your innovative ideas could help CRE departments in large corporations solve a problem.

The Academic Challenge is an important step in raising the awareness of corporate real estate as a profession and its impact on the global economy.

 This competition is designed to attract students from all academic disciplines to tackle key challenges facing the profession. Teams of students (up to 5 from the same institution) and individuals are challenged to develop a new strategy for management of the entire real estate portfolio that provides the enterprise with all of the required space and develops the resource fluidity requested by the CEO.

Who can participate?

The CoreNet Global Academic Challenge is open to:

  • Individual students, or teams of up to 5 from the same institution
  • Full-time or part-time*
  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, Ph.D., etc.
  • Any recognized institution of higher learning
Teams

  • Individual students, or team of up to 5 from the same institution
  • Full-time or part-time*
  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, Ph.D., etc.
  • Any recognized institution of higher learning

*Participants must be currently enrolled with their respective institution at the time they submit their response for Round One.

Schedule

  • All Challenge Submissions Due 31 July
  • Final Round 18 October

The submission period is open several months to accommodate the wide variety of calendars at universities around the world. The project should not take more than a month or so to complete.

Prizes and Recognition:

  • The top 3 teams will be flown to the North American Summit in Los Angeles to present; they will be given complimentary passes to the Summit and one –year student memberships to CoreNet Global.
  • The winning team will receive $10,000 to be equally divided between team members. In addition, the host institution of the winning individual or team will be awarded a grant of $10,000 to support the study of corporate real estate.

E-Mail: AcademicChallenge@CoreNetGlobal.org.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the CoreNet Global Academic Challenge 

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2015/16 World Habitat Awards for Innovative solutions to key Housing Challenges around the world

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The deadline for submissions is 30 April 2015.

The World Habitat Awards recognise innovative, sustainable and scalable solutions to key housing challenges facing communities around the world.

The World Habitat Awards were established in 1985 by the Building and Social Housing Foundation as part of its contribution to the United Nations International Year of Shelter for the Homeless.

Two awards are given annually to projects that provide practical and innovative solutions to current housing needs and problems.  Every year an award of £10,000 is presented to each of the two winners at the World Urban Forum (even years) and UN-Habitat Governing Council (odd years).

BSHF invites innovative housing projects to apply for the 2015/16 World Habitat Awards for the chance to gain recognition for their work.

Entry procedure

Initial submissions should comprise a concise description of the key aspects of the project or approach, accompanied by images where possible.

Full plans, costings and evaluation reports are not required at this stage, although can be supplied if you wish to do so (the main headings under which information should be supplied are set out on the entry form).

Submissions can be made in English, Spanish or French and must be received by 30th April 2015.

Shortlisted projects are asked for the following information:

1. A detailed description of the project or approach

  • Aims and objectives of the project
  • A description of the context of the project and the problems it is designed to overcome
  • A full description of the project, including physical, social and financial aspects
  • A statement detailing both the capital costs of establishing the project and the revenue costs, where appropriate, of running it
  • A clear identification of the key innovative features of the project
  • An assessment of the impact of the project and results achieved to date
  • A statement of roles of the residents and different partners involved in the project
  • Identification of the extent to which the approach used in the project has been transferred locally, nationally or internationally

2. An evaluation of the financial, social and environmental sustainability of the project

3. A statement on any barriers encountered in the project as well as lessons learned

All submissions should be accompanied by supporting plans and images.

The format of text, plans, diagrams and photographic presentation is entirely at the candidate’s discretion, subject to a size limit of A4 or slightly larger.

Shortlisted projects are asked to send two copies of this information in English.

 

Who can enter

 

  • Any individual, organisation or government who has an innovative and practical solution to housing needs and problems from any country of the world.
  • More than one entry can be made by the same individual or organisation.
  • Entries should relate to housing projects and processes that are either completed or in progress. Those that are at design stage only or in the very early stages of development cannot be considered.
  • Previous entrants can re-submit in subsequent years providing that the project has been further developed in the intervening time period.

For the World Habitat Awards 2015/16 cycle:

30th April 2015 – Final deadline for receipt of submissions

June 2015 – Notification of shortlisted projects

31st July 2015 – Deadline for further information from shortlisted projects

August 2015 to January 2016 – Evaluation of shortlisted projects

February 2016 – Announcement of the winners of the World Habitat Awards 2015/16

April 2016 – Presentation of the Awards at Habitat III

 

Apply Now for the World Habitat Awards

 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the World Habitat Awards

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2014/2015 Global Schindler Award Student Competition (over 100,000 Euro in prizes)

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Registration Deadline: November 15 2014

15 November 2014

For the inaugural 2014/2015 Global Schindler Award competition, students are asked to present original design concepts that engage the specific spatial conditions of Shenzhen, China, in response to a defined task

For the inaugural 2014/2015 Global Schindler Award competition, students are asked to present original design concepts that engage the specific spatial conditions of Shenzhen, China, in response to a defined task. – See more at: http://www.schindler.com/award/internet/en/competition-2014.html#sthash.QdfEtJ2j.dpuf

The new Global Schindler Award student competition asks for outstanding concepts for new urban forms related to mobility, in response to global urban change.

The Global Schindler Award competition will enable students to participate in the vital consideration of livable and sustainable urban environments – in all their complexity. Mobility networks provide access to basic human needs, such as housing, health and welfare: accessibility must be improved. The inaugural competition will take place in 2014-2015 for a site in Shenzhen, China.

Eligibility:

  • The Global Schindler Award competition is open for entry by enrolled students: Bachelors degree candidates in their final year and Masters degree candidates, along with their international equivalents in the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, urban design and planning.
  • The juried competition will ask for detailed design proposals about mobility. Participation in the competition gives students a platform for knowledge sharing, comparison and recognition.
  • Through the use of the open competition format, common in design practice, students have the opportunity to gain practical professional skills and contact with internationally renowned practitioners and expert
  • Collaboration and consultation with students and expert advisors from outside fields is encouraged, but the submission must remain an urban design proposal, following the given requirements.

Prize

  • With over 100,000 Euro in prizes, the Global Schindler Award will recognize one winning competition scheme along with runners up and grants.

 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Global Schindler Award Student Competition

The competition is open worldwide to students of architecture, landscape architecture, urban design and planning. The juried competition will ask for detailed design proposals about mobility. Participation in the competition gives students a platform for knowledge sharing, comparison and recognition. Through the use of the open competition format, common in design practice, students have the opportunity to gain practical professional skills and contact with internationally renowned practitioners and expert – See more at: http://www.schindler.com/award/internet/en/global-schindler-award.html#sthash.euOPl5ni.dpuf
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Conservartion Leadership Programme
AwardsCall for Applications

2014 Conservation Leadership Programme.

by lanredahunsi
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Deadline:11th November 2013

The Conservation Leadership Programme (CLP) aims to advance biodiversity conservation globally by building the leadership capabilities of early-career conservation professionals working in places with limited capacity to address high -priority conservation issues. This partnership initiative, including BirdLife International, Conservation International, Fauna & Flora International,and Wildlife Conservation Society, has been building conservation leaders across the world for over 25 years. The Programme currently works toward its aims by offering awards, training and
mentoring support.

The CLP offers three levels of Conservation Awards:

Awards include:

CLP projects must occur in and be led by nationals of countries excluded from the World Bank list of high-income economies across Africa, Asia, Eastern and South – eastern Europe, the Middle East, the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, where there tends to be fewer resources and capacity for conservation. Exceptions include some high- income economies located in some temperate and tropical areas of high biological diversity but thought to have low national capacity for conservation, including the Pacific Islands, Caribbean Islands and the Middle East.
The application deadline for full proposals is 11th November 2013 for ALL applications. Those applying for Conservation Follow- up and  Conservation Leadership Awards must submit a Logical Framework to the CLP by Tuesday, 1st October 2013.

CLP will provide feedback on all logical frameworks by 16th October and, based on this review, will either invite applicants to submit a full proposal or not. Awards will be announced in April 2014.

Please visit the CLP website ( www.ConservationLeadershipProgramme.org) for detailed eligibility criteria, guidelines and an application form.

Successful applicants will:
1.) Develop the knowledge, skills and abilities of team members;
2.) Implement a focused, high-priority conservation project combining research and action; and
3.) Contribute to the long-term success of local conservation efforts.

All eligible teams submitting an application will receive feedback on their proposal.
The CLP is piloting an Alumni Ambassador programme this year whereby applicants can request feedback on their proposals from CLP alumni in their region prior to submission. More information on this programme is found on the CLP website. Applicants may also contact a member of the CLP team well before and up to two weeks before the application deadline for advice on project eligibility, methods and project activities.

The CLP may be able to put teams in touch with local partner offices or other experts for additional advice. A representative from each award- winning team will be invited to attend an international training event in June/July 2014 organized by the CLP to share ideas and develop skills, knowledge and contacts. Additionally, winning teams are able to network with experts from within each of the partner organisations and past winners.

CLP team members are available to help with project implementation,including guidance required during the planning and team training stages

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2014 Conservation Leadership Programme

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The 2013 World Youth Summit Award (Global Contest for Young Developers and Digital Entrepreneurs -under 30 years of age)

by lanredahunsi
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Application Deadline:  July 15 2013

The World Summit Youth Award (WSYA) is a unique global contest which brings together young developers and digital entrepreneurs -under 30 years of age- who use internet and mobile technology to put the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) into action and make a difference.

We will bring these young revolutionarists and social entrepreneurs to a unique event to demonstrate that things can be done,” says Chairman of the WSYA Prof. Peter A. Bruck.

The WSYA selects and promotes best practice in e-Content. It demonstrates young people’s potential to create outstanding digital contents and serves as a platform for people from all UN member states to work together in the efforts to reach the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

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How to participate?
Young creators of digital content can register their products themselves via an online platform which is open from the 8th of April until the 1st of July 2013! An international young expert jury will then judge the projects/products and select a winner in each of the six WSYA categories.

 

Categories

Outstanding projects and applications can be submitted in the following six categories which are directly tied to the United Nations Millenium Development Goals:

1. Fight Poverty, Hunger and Disease! 

Rewards the most effective content and applications addressing issues of extreme poverty and hunger, offering solutions for those whose income is less than $ 1 a day, supporting the reduction of diseases and fighting the spread of HIV/AIDS and malaria.

2. Education for All! 

Gives credit to the most innovative content, platforms and solutions to give boys and girls everywhere in the world a full course of primary schooling, to advance training for personal development and jobs, and to achieve a high level of understanding and knowledge of the global information society and its promises, challenges and opportunities.

3. Power 2 Women!  
Demonstrates the most inspiring content and communities which promote gender equality and empower women, eliminate gender disparity in education and at work places, facilitate access of women to all levels of political decision making and strengthen women’s contribution to the peaceful resolution of conflicts.

4. Create your Culture! 

Celebrates the most engaging online platforms and applications expressing young people’s aspirations, ideas and values, sharing their news, enabling their participation in decision-making processes, strengthening social justice, promoting the knowledge of many languages and cultures, supporting multilingualism, creating contemporary forms of culture and preserving indigenous knowledge and traditions.

5. Go Green!

Showcases the ground-breaking applications and content addressing the natural environment, promoting environmental sustainability, integrating the principles of environmentally sustainable development into policy programmes, reversing the loss of environmental resources and biodiversity, reducing the proportion of people without sustainable access to safe drinking water and improving the lives of slum dwellers.

6. Pursue Truth!

Focuses on journalism using Internet and Mobiles to cover the MDGs and to report on issues related to them, to their realization or failure to be realized; addresses content excellence in terms of a fair, accurate, contextual pursuit of truth and the success in publishing the content using digital, interactive media platforms; invites young journalists and citizens to share their news and become active participants in the public interest of their community and country.

 

What can you win?

  • Be invited to the WSYA Winners´ Event! (Travel and accommodation costs will be covered for the winners.)
  • Meet other engaged and amazing young people from around the world, representatives of governments, NGOs, the United Nations, social entrepreneurs and business leaders!
  • Get the chance to present your project on a global stage!
  • Share ideas, initiatives and inspiration with other amazing young people!
  • Learn more about exciting youth initatives and current trends regarding MDGs at workshops and seminars held by ICT experts and entrepreneurs!
  • Have your project showcased on the web at www.youthaward.org!
  • Be promoted through the WSYA network and network with ICT experts, business leaders, multimedia producers, young entrepreneurs and youth leaders!
  • … and last but not least, become part of a vibrant and lively community for young people taking action on the MDGs!

Who is organising the Award?

The WSYA is organised as a follow up activity of the World Summit on Information Society and its action plan towards the year 2015. The Youth Award is being organised by the World Summit Award Network for the fith time after 2005, 2009, 2010, and 2011. It is promoted in all UN member states through the networks of the World Summit Award (WSA), the UN Global Alliance for ICT, other participating UN Organisations and Agencies such as UNESCO and UNIDO, governments and NGOs, youth organisations, and all those committed to making a real difference in the achievement of the MDGs.

The WSYA Team is based at the International Centre for New Media (ICNM), an independent non-profit organisation in Salzburg, Austria.

 

Timeline WYSA 2013

April 8th – July 15th                  Call for Registration / Online Application
July – August                                Jury
October/November                Winners´Event (Location TBC)

 Click Here to Apply for the 2013 World Youth Summit Award 

 

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Wellcome Trust Development Awards (Broadcast, Gaming and Film)

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The Wellcome Trust Development Awards support the development of broadcast, gaming or film proposals that engage the audience with issues around biomedical science in an innovative, entertaining and accessible way.

We are interested in funding individuals and organisations with brilliant early-stage ideas for television, radio, gaming platforms or cinema. In broadcast we are keen to receive proposals in all genres, though we are particularly interested in series, format ideas and drama; multi-platform proposals are welcomed.

The funding will enable these ideas to be developed into high-impact, well-researched proposals that can be used to secure a UK distribution platform and production funding. Development funds might be used to undertake thorough research, create a taster tape, build a game prototype or develop a script. Your project should primarily be aimed at a mainstream UK and/or Republic of Ireland audience in the first instance, although the subject matter can be international.

Please note that current affairs programmes are not eligible for Development Awards.

Development Awards are worth up to £10 000, for a maximum of one year.

How Do I Apply

Please refer to our application guidelines [Word 270KB] and Grant Conditions before completing an application.

Complete a full application form via the Trust’s eGrants online application system (select the ‘Development Award: Broadcast, Gaming and Film’ form in the ‘Full application’ drop-down menu), and submit it at any time before the published deadline.

Applicants are usually affiliated to organisations, but can apply as individuals. Please note that organisations need to be registered on eGrants before an affiliated application can be submitted. We highly recommend registering your organisation in advance of any upcoming deadline, as registration may take several days to process. You can register by contacting us; for full information, see eGrants.

All eligible projects will be assessed individually on merit and need by a Funding Committee.

Eligibility

The scheme is open to broadcast, gaming and film professionals and other organisations or individuals working on broadcast, gaming and film projects. Partnerships between those working in these industries and other professionals, such as scientists, ethicists and educators, are especially welcomed.

To be eligible, applicants must be based in the UK or the Republic of Ireland, although other members of the project team can be based overseas. The proposal must primarily be aimed at a mainstream UK and/or Republic of Ireland audience in the first instance but the subject matter can be international.

Projects must be scientifically sound – we look for scientific input either through a scientist taking on an advisory role or through direct collaboration.

Projects that are not eligible for Development Awards include health promotion or campaigning projects, arts projects for therapeutic purposes, or projects that do not deal with biomedical sciences or the history of medicine.

Application advice

Proposals that do not explore some element of biomedical science and/or its social implications will not be considered.

We expect any scientific content to be rigorously researched, balanced and expert-led.

If you are looking for production funding for fully developed projects, please see our People Awards for funding up to £30 000 or contact the Broadcast team for further information.

If your proposed project has a strong innovative artistic dimension, please see our Arts Awards.

If you would like advice on the eligibility of your project or how to apply, please contact the Broadcast team well in advance of the deadline.

Deadlines and Contacts

The forthcoming deadlines for the Broadcast Development Awards are:

  • 26 April 2013 (17.00)
  • 19 July 2013 (17.00)
  • 18 October 2013 (17.00)

Decisions will be made approximately two months after the relevant deadline.

All non-gaming applicants for the 26 April 2013 deadline must be available to attend Sheffield Doc/Fest on 14 June 2013 to pitch their idea in front of a live audience.

All gaming applicants for the 26 April 2013 deadline must be available to attend the Develop in Brighton Conference on 10 July 2013. Successful gaming applicants will have to pitch their idea with the aid of the prototype developed with this Award in front of a live audience and panel of publishers and funders.

You can contact us at

Broadcast Awards
Wellcome Trust
Gibbs Building
215 Euston Road
London NW1 2BE, UK

T +44 (0)20 7611 8806
E broadcast@wellcome.ac.uk

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AwardsCall for Applications

The 2013 Anita Borg Systers Pass-It-On Awards for Women in Technology.

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Deadline: 10 April 2013

The Anita Borg Systers Pass-It-On (PIO) Awards honor Anita Borg’s desire to create a network of technical women helping one another. The cash awards, funded by donations from the Systers Online Community, are intended as means for women established in technological fields to support women seeking their place in the fields of technology. The program is called “Pass-It-On” because it comes with the moral obligation to “pass on” the benefits gained from the award.

Eligibility

Pass-it-on Award applications are open to any woman over 18 years old in or aspiring to be in the fields of computing. Awards are open to women in all countries.

Criteria

  • Applicants should be involved in a technical related field or course involving computers, information technology, information systems, etc. This includes, although is not limited to, programming, designing, research, management, training, teaching,etc.
  • Applicants must be women interested in computing-related technology and may apply for an award for themselves or a project of which they are a key member
  • All applications must be accompanied by at least one letter of reference

Grant

Awards are open to women in all countries and range from $500.00 to $1000.00 USD. Applications covering a wide variety of needs and projects are encouraged, such as:

  • Small amount to help with studies, job transfers or other transitions in life.
  • A broader project that benefits girls and women.
  • Projects that seek to inspire more girls and women to go into the computing field.
  • Assistance with educational fees and materials.
  • Partial funding source for larger scholarship.
  • Mentoring and other supportive groups for women in technology or computing.

Click Here to Apply Now for the Anita Borg Systers Pass-It-On Awards

Visit the Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology

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The German Development Media Awards for Human Rights Journalists. (2,000 Euros Cash Prize)

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Applications Deadline: May 31st 2013

The German Development Media Awards recognize excellence in human rights and development journalism. The awards champion independent media across the world and put the spotlight on journalists telling important stories affecting their communities, countries and regions.

These awards are a new initiative by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and Germany’s international broadcaster, Deutsche Welle.

The BMZ has a proud tradition of honoring German journalists who focus on international development issues. Now, in partnership with Deutsche Welle, the new German Media Development Awards are also open to journalists from Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.

The German Media Development Awards aim to support the work of talented journalists around the world and to emphasize the role of human rights and development in strengthening democracy, good governance, civil society and freedom of the press.

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Eligibility

To be eligible for the award, you must be a journalist from Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East or Eastern Europe. You must also live in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East or Eastern Europe and work for a media organization headquartered in one of these regions.

If your work is published or broadcast by a German media organization, you are also eligible to enter the award.

African photographers can enter the special People’s Choice Award which honors exceptional photography on the topic Human Rights in Africa.

You may also submit a joint or team entry. However, when registering, team entries must nominate one contact person.

Deutsche Welle employees cannot participate in the competition.

 Submission Guideline

You can register online. You will need to provide us with some information about yourself and your entry as well as upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV). At the end of the online registration, you will be able to upload your entry directly to the Deutsche Welle server (www.germanmediaawards.org).

Video files cannot exceed 80 MB and must be in one of the following formats: mpg, mp4, mpeg, mov, avi, wmv, flv.

Audio files cannot exceed 80 MB and must be in one of the following formats: mp3, mp2, mpg, snd, ogg, wav, muf, wma.

Your photo file should be in high resolution and as large as possible. The minimum requirement is 300 dpi with a size of 1024 x 576 pixels. We accept .jpg and .png photo formats.

If it is not possible to upload your entry due to technical reasons, entries can be sent to:
German Development Media Awards
Deutsche Welle Akademie
Voltastrasse 6
13355 Berlin
Germany

The closing date for receiving online and postal entries is May 31, 2013. We will not accept any entries which arrive after this date.

Please note, entry material will not be returned regardless of its format.

 What Kind of Material Can I Submit?

We accept all forms of journalistic expression including, among others, articles and features for print and online media; news and documentary reports for television, radio and online; and multimedia projects in all types of innovative formats.

Your entry must address the topic Human Rights and Development. By definition, human rights include civil and political rights, as well as economic, social and cultural rights.

Your entry must have been published or broadcast by a media organization based in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, Eastern Europe or Germany.

Your entry must also have been published or broadcast for the first time during the period January 1, 2012 to May 31, 2013 inclusive.

We will accept your entry without a translation if it is in one of the following seven core languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Russian or Spanish. We will also accept your entry if it is in a language broadcast by Deutsche Welle. However, your entry must then include a translation in one of the seven core languages.

Audio and video reports cannot be longer than 15 minutes. Reports which were originally longer can be shortened to 15 minutes for submission purposes.

Print articles cannot be longer than 15,000 characters.

You can only submit one entry.

You cannot submit any work that has been published or broadcast by Deutsche Welle.

What can I win?

The German Development Media Awards for human rights journalism consist of seven cash prizes valued at 2,000 euros each.

In addition, the awards also cover the costs for each of the seven winners to attend the awards ceremony to be held August 14, 2013 in the German capital, Berlin.

In the case of joint or team entries, only the person nominated by the team will be invited to the ceremony.

For More Information

Visit the German Development Media Awards Webpage

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united-nations-innovations-awards
AwardsCall for Applications

United Nations Innovation Award: Call for Stories on People’s Empowerment.

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Application Deadline: May 14 2013

The Division for Social Policy and Development (DSPD) of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA)  seeks to find and bring to scale the most incredible stories on people’s empowerment around the globe. Stories like YOURS!

You can nominate yourself, or another person you admire who empowered you and therefore your unique and special story. We truly believe that the major social challenges of our time can be solved only with the full participation of people at all levels of society.

This innovation award represents DSPD’s commitment to the promotion of people’s empowerment and social development globally. It is administered by DSPD as part of its mission to promote more equitable growth, seeks to identify innovative approaches for poverty eradication, social integration, full employment and decent work for all.

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The deadline for submitting your stories is 14 May 2013.

Once the selection process is completed, we will be honored to announce the final six winners on our website. Winners will also receive an award certificate from the United Nations.

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To submit your story, please complete the online form following 2 basic rules:

1 – 1.000 words maximum for your written story (in English)
2 – 10 minutes maximum for your recorded video-story (in English or with English subtitles)

Empower yourself and Inspire the World!

To submit your story, please visit: Innovation Award: Call for Stories Webpage

Click here to submit your story.

Download the UN Empowerment Booklet for More Information

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The Adobe Design Achievement Awards 2013. ($5,000 Cash Prize)

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Submission Deadline: June 21 2013

Adobe  announced the 2013 Adobe Design Achievement Awards (ADAA), a global design competition that recognizes the best work of student graphic designers, photographers, illustrators, animators, digital filmmakers, developers and computer artists. Individual and group projects created with Adobe creative software are eligible for submission and will be judged by an international panel of design experts.

The ADAA competition has attracted more than 27,000 student participants from a total of 75 countries since the program was introduced in 2001.

The Adobe Design Achievement Awards celebrate student achievement reflecting the powerful convergence of technology and the creative arts. The competition – which showcases individual and group projects created with industry-leading Adobe creative software – honors the most talented and promising student graphic designers, photographers, illustrators, animators, digital filmmakers, game developers and computer artists from the world’s top institutions of higher education.

Win up to US$5,000 cash, a chance at recognition, and Adobe software!

The 2013 Adobe® Design Achievement Awards inspires higher education students from around the world to create their wings and fly. Media Segment Grand Prize Winners will receive Adobe software, a cash prize of US$3000, an invitation to participate in the 2013 IDA Congress in Istanbul, Turkey, and mentorship; travel and lodging not included.

The ADAA 2013 competition features 12 entry categories in three segments: Interactive Experience, Motion and Video, and Traditional Media.

  • Interactive Experience segment includes: Information Design, Game Art and Development, Installation Design, and Digital Publishing
  • Motion and Video includes: Animation, Audio Design, Motion Graphics, and Post-Production Editing
  • Traditional Media includes: Illustration, Packaging (including Fashion), Print Communications, and Photograph

Segments and Categories

Interactive Experience Media Segment:

Video and Motion Interactive Media Segment:

Traditional Media Segment:

Eligibility

Contest is open to all individuals age 18 years or older who are students in an accredited institution of higher education. The contest is not open to any resident of the following countries: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria. U.S. export regulations prohibit the export of goods and services to Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan and Syria. Therefore residents of these countries/regions are not eligible to participate.

For group entries, everyone who worked on the entry must be listed on the entry form and must meet these eligibility requirements. One of these people must be designated on the entry form as lead team member.

Employees, independent contractors, officers, and directors of Sponsor; its affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising, promotion, and fulfillment agencies, and legal advisors; the judging panel; and the immediate family members and persons living in the same household of such persons are not eligible to participate in the Contest. All federal, state, provincial, autonomous, and local laws and regulations apply.

A participant can be named as an individual Finalist a maximum of once, within the same category. Individual participants are eligible to be recognized more than once, as a Winner or Finalist, provided the recognition placements are within different categories.

Timing

Contest begins on February 4, 2013, and ends on June 21, 2013. All entries must be received by Adobe no later than 5 p.m. Pacific time on June 21, 2013. Adobe reserves the right to extend the competition deadline without formal notice, up to eight (8) calendar days, or as late as June 29, 2013.

Highlights

Note: Individuals and groups will compete with one another in all categories. The following list of prizes describes both individual and group.

Individual Student category winners receive:

  • US$2,000 cash, a winner’s certificate, and a 3D award
  • One license of Adobe® Creative Suite® 6 Master Collection education version software
  • An invitation* and one complimentary general student registration fee of [US$461] value, to attend the 2013 IDA Congress, held in Istanbul, Turkey in November 2013. *Travel and lodging not included; value of complimentary student registration fee [US$461] is nontransferable, cannot be added to the value of the cash prize, nor redeemed for cash or product.
  • A one-year mentorship with a design leader.
  • An appointment to an Icograda Youth Advisory Panel.

Student Group category winners receive:

  • US$2,000 cash to be split by the winning team members and one 3D award to share among the team members
  • Each team member gets his or her choice of the education version of either Design and Web Premium (US$449 value), or Production Premium (US$449 value); a winner’s certificate; and an invitation to the awards event
  • Group’s designated leader receives an invitation* and one complimentary general student registration fee of [US$461] value, to attend the 2013 IDA Congress, held in Istanbul, Turkey in November 2013. *Travel and lodging not included; value of complimentary student registration fee [US$461] is nontransferable, cannot be added to the value of the cash prize, nor redeemed for cash or product; quantity one student Congress registration per group.
  • Group’s designated leader receives a one-year mentorship appointment with a design leader working in their area of interest or in geographic proximity. Appointed mentors would be available to students in an online environment to offer work review, answer questions and provide career advice
  • Group’s designated leader is appointed to an Icograda Youth Advisory Panel. The Panel would be consulted by the Icograda Board to ensure that Icograda’s programming and policy are relevant not only to current members but also to those of the next generation.
  • Finalist certificate
  • A choice of the education version of either Creative Suite Design and Web Premium, or Production Premium
  • Portfolio review by a member of the Icograda Executive Board

Student Group finalists receive:

  • Each team member receives a finalist’s certificate
  • Each team member receives one choice of the education version software of either Creative Suite Design Standard or a choice of three individual products
  • Group’s designated leader receives a Portfolio review by a member of the Icograda Executive Board

How to Enter

Application entry forms are exclusively available from the Contest entry web page at www.adobeawards.com

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Call for Applications: The Tech Awards 2013

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Application Deadline: May 1st 2013

The Tech Awards program inspires global engagement in applying technology to humanity’s most pressing problems by recognizing individuals, organizations, and companies that use innovative technology solutions.

The Tech Awards laureates are profoundly improving the human condition through the use of technology. It is the goal of The Tech Awards to showcase their compelling stories and reward their brilliant accomplishments.

Applications are evaluated according to the following criteria:

  • The technology application significantly improves the human condition in one of the 5 award areas: Environment, Education, Young Innovator, Health or Economic Development.
  • A serious problem or challenge with global significance is addressed by this use of technology.
  • The application of this technology, which may be either a new invention or an innovative use of an existing technology, makes a noteworthy contribution that surpasses previous or current solutions.
  • The technology application has the potential to serve as an inspiration or model for further innovation.
  • The technology application is in the field and has demonstrated a measurable benefit.
  • An exception for the previous criteria is made for the The Katherine M. Swanson Young Innovator Award.

Additional Guidelines

  • Applicants may submit their application in one category only.
  • The Tech Award laureates, including those named as category winners, are ineligible for The Tech Awards in the year immediately following the one in which they are honored, but may apply in subsequent years for technological innovations different from the one(s) for which they were already recognized.
  • Individuals not recognized in a given year may reapply in subsequent year and – with continued progress and evidence of impact – are encouraged to do so.
  • Applications must be submitted online in English.
  • Laureates must commit to be present at all 2013 events related to The Tech Awards, from November 10-14, 2013 in San Jose, CA, USA.
  • The purpose of awarding the $25,000 or $75,000 cash prizes is to contribute to solutions for the urgent challenges that The Tech Awards addresses. To promote the values of The Tech Awards program and sustain the high level of credibility of both the laureates and The Tech Awards program, The Tech Museum requires that highly-funded laureates designate another beneficiary as the recipient of the actual cash.

Deadlines

  • Applications for The Tech Awards 2013 closes 11:59 PST on May 1, 2013

Apply Now for the Tech Awards 2013

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CNN Multichoice African Journalist Awards 2013

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Competition closing date: 17th April 2013

The ‘CNN African Journalist of the Year Competition’ was established in August 1995 to encourage, promote and recognise excellence in African journalism.
The CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2013 Award winner will be selected from the category winners and will receive an additional cash prize and will have the opportunity to participate in the CNN Journalism Fellowship at CNN Headquarters in Atlanta.

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Who can enter

You must be an African National, working on the continent for African owned, or headquartered, media organisations. Your work must have appeared in printed publications or electronic media that is primarily targeted at and received by an African audience.

What the judges are looking for

Our panel of independent, highly respected and experienced judges are in pursuit of excellence. They will be looking for entries which:

  • Tell the story in a balanced, comprehensive and objective manner
  • Demonstrate journalistic integrity and resourcefulness
  • Communicate the story in a way that makes the topic accessible and relevant to their audience
  • Display well organised research and insight
  • Was broadcast or published, in English, French or Portuguese only, between January and December 2012 with proof supplied

Entries must be received at the collection points by 17th April 2013, no exceptions will be made. Entries received after this date may be disqualified.

The Prizes

The journalists selected by our panel of judges will enjoy an all expenses paid finalists’ programme of networking activities and workshops, culminating in the Gala Awards Ceremony. Each finalist will receive a cash prize, with each category winner also receiving a laptop computer and printer.

The CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2013 Award winner will be selected from the category winners and will receive an additional cash prize and will have the opportunity to participate in the CNN Journalism Fellowship at CNN Headquarters in Atlanta.

How to enter

  • English entries can be submitted using the online entry form (www.cnnmcaja.cnn.com) or by using a paper copy of the entry form (which can be printed from this website).
  • You can only enter a maximum of 2 stories across all categories. Please carefully review your work of 2012 and enter your best story/stories in the most suitable category. You may enter a maximum of 2 stories, either both into a single category or 1 each into different categories. Please send your entry/entries in one envelope.
  • Fill in all the details requested on the relevant form, please print clearly and provide all requested information.
  • Ensure you include a copy of your up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and any background information on your entry/entries, that you feel relevant.
  • Send 2 copies of your work – Print journalists & cartoonists send the original article and a clean, legible photocopy of the entry; Online please send full URL details (No print outs will be accepted); TV & Radio – please send 2 disks/tapes (DVD/VHS or CD); Photojournalist – please send original photo(s) and CD containing your picture(s).
  • Get your entry to the collection point nearest to you by 17th April 2013 – NO EXTENSION WILL BE MADE TO THIS DATE..

2013 Competition is now open.

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Data Journalism Awards 2013

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Submisssion Deadline: April 5 2013

Who is eligible for the prize?

The Data Journalism Awards are given for outstanding work in the field of data journalism in any media worldwide. They reward outstanding examples of data driven investigations, data driven applications and storytelling with data visualisation, which cover matters relevant to society and aim to have results or an impact at a societal level.

  • Media companies, non-profit organisations and freelancers or individuals are all eligible for the Data Journalism Awards.
  • Works produced by individuals or teams of staffers from media companies and non-profit organisations, as well as freelancers or individuals are all eligible for entry.
  • Works that are the result of a collaboration between organisations may also be submitted.
  • Those works produced by staffers or freelancers collaborating with government agencies, business or trade organisations with a stake (financial or of other nature) in the issue at hand are not eligible.
  • Works that include significant input from the members of the jury will not be accepted for entry into the competition.

The DJA administrators have the final authority to determine whether an entry is eligible or not.

Competition Rules

  • Entries may be submitted between 14 December 2012 and 5 April 2013. The deadline for entries is 5 April 2013 at 23h59 GMT.

  • All work must have been published or aired between 10 April 2012 and 5 April 2013.
  • All submissions must be in English. Entries in languages other than English will be accepted provided that they are accompanied by translations of the work. Words included in graphics, databases and applications must also be translated. Radio material must be transcribed in English and video material must contain English subtitles. If a work originally published in a language other than English passes the pre-jury selection stage, applicants may be asked to provide additional information and translations.
  • Entries are allowed to have been published on any other media platform: online, radio, audio, broadcast, print or a combination of platforms.
  • Entries are allowed to be an individual work or a series of works.
  • There is no limit to the amount of entries that can be submitted by one applicant. Applicants may submit the same entry to several categories.
  • There are no submission fees, however translation costs may be incurred for works published in languages other than English, which will need to be covered by the applicant.

Submission instructions

Participants may apply via the online entry form. There are six steps that all entrants must follow in the application process:
  1. Create an account on our form management tool. With this account, you will be able to save your submission as a draft, and edit it as many times as you wish, before you finally submit your entry. Please be aware that after submitting your entry, you not be able to edit or amend it anymore.
  2. You must agree to the Data Journalism Awards Copyright and Terms of Service.
  3. You must provide the personal information of the person who will be our contact for the awards.
  4. You must provide the composition of your team.
  5. You must provide information about your entry, upload a screenshot of the entry and a link to the entry online. Please pay extra attention to the picture you will provide us as a screenshot of your entry: this picture will be used to display your entry online on our website.
  6. You must inform us if you are interested to receive the GEN updates on innovation in media and journalism.
Global Editors NetworkFounded in 2011, the Global Editors Network (GEN) is the first non-profit, non-governmental association that brings together editors-in-chief and senior news executives from all platforms – print, digital, mobile and broadcast. By breaking down the barriers between traditional and new media, GEN aims to define an open journalism model for the future and to create new journalistic concepts and tools. GEN brings together like-minded people that are forward thinking and enthusiastic about defining tomorrow’s journalism.

Contact:
Antoine Laurent | DJA Project Manager
Global Editors Network
Tel: + 33 1 53 01 21 61
Email: alaurent [at] globaleditorsnetwork [dot] org

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Since then, Google has grown by leaps and bounds. From offering search in a single language we now offer dozens of products and services—including various forms of advertising and web applications for all kinds of tasks—in scores of languages.

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Call for Nominations: The African Leadership Academy’s – African Teacher of the Year Award. ($10,000 Prize)

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The African Leadership Academy is pleased to announce the inaugural “African Teacher of the Year Award” to celebrate teaching excellence on the African continent. The final 3 shortlisted finalists will be honoured at a gala dinner in Johannesburg in October in front of media, the headmasters of 100 of the leading schools in Africa, and other dignitaries.

The winner of the award will also win a cash prize of $10,000!!

Do you know of an outstanding African secondary school teacher,from any country and in any subject, that deserves this award? If so, we encourage you to nominate them now!

Each and every one of us has been inspired by at least one teacher in our lives – this is your chance to recognize the teachers who changed your life!

Please send in your nominations by March 31st to teacheroftheyear@africanleadershipacademy.org

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The Energy of Words Prize 2013 – International Media Award.

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Application Deadline: April 1st 2013

The Energy of Words Prize is an annual international media award established by the Global Energy non-profit partnership in 2004. Each year it recognizes journalists from around the world who through their work have made a significant contribution to the awareness and understanding of global energy issues, trends and solutions.

Entry Requirements

Nominations are accepted on the basis of the submission of a single piece of work from the journalist concerned. Articles, opinion pieces and interviews published in journals, magazines and newspapers, including those published online, are accepted for consideration; submissions should include a maximum 400 word abstract of the article submitted (in English).

The submitted article must have been published between 1 March 2012 and 28 February 2013. Articles are accepted in any language provided that an abstract of the article is submitted in English.

All entries for the Energy of Word Prize must be received by 1 April 2013. Any entries submitted after this date will not be considered for the award.

Nominations

Nomination for the award can be made by:

• Authors;

• The publication in which the piece was originally published;

• Publishers;

• Journalistic societies or groups;

Prize

The winner will receive a week long, all-expenses paid trip to St Petersburg, Russia, and will participate as a special guest in the international Global Energy Prize Laureate’s Week. The winner will also be given an exclusive interview with the 2013 Global Energy Prize Laureate.

Awards Ceremony

The winner will be heralded at the annual international Global Energy Awards ceremony. This year, the awards ceremony will take place at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum during the Global Energy Prize Laureates’ Week in June 2013.

Past winners

Winners of the Energy of Word Prize include:

• Mr. Martin Fackler, the Tokyo bureau chief of The New York Times, for his exceptional contributions to the coverage of international energy issues with his series of articles on Fukushima.

• Mr. Terry Macalister, Energy Editor of The Guardian, for coverage of the exploration and production of oil in the Article circle.

A full list of previous winners can be found here

Evaluation

Submissions are judged on the basis of the following criteria:

• Subject – All submissions must be related to a contemporary energy issue.

• Insight – Submissions must provide innovative views and/or research into the subject.

• Objectivity – Features must provide unbiased analysis of the subject.

• Quality of research – Submissions are expected to uphold a rigorous level of research.

• Quality of writing – Submissions are expected to have a high standard of writing.

Submissions are judged by the Global Energy Prize International Award Committee. The Committee chooses up to two winners each year.  The decision of the panel is final.

For More Information: Apply Now for the Energy of Words Prize 2013

 

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Goethe Institut Inter-Culture Award 2013- Economics Sciences Essay Competition ( € 2500 Prize)

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Application Deadline: April 14th 2013

The Goethe-Institut is announcing its international 2013 Inter-Culture Award for next-generation researchers in economics. The award ceremony will be held as part of Deutsche Welle’s 6th Global Media Forum (17 -19 June, 2013). This event will mark the third time this prize for the advancement of intercultural research and scholarly dialogue has been awarded. In 2011 and 2012 the prize was awarded in the disciplines of philosophy and sociology.

The Inter-Culture Award’s purpose is to promote intercultural dialogue above all in the humanities and social sciences. By awarding this prize to innovative next-generation economic scientists, the Goethe-Institut is also seeking to contribute to the perception of economic sciences as spheres of action of the German Foreign Ministry’s foreign cultural and educational policy.

ESSAY TOPIC

“Financial turmoil and intercultural differences — perspectives from Europe and beyond”

In the past months, economic inequalities within the Euro-zone and heated discussions about the debt crisis have led to a new focus on economic, structural and cultural conditions for economic activity and administration. The credit ratings of the rating agencies seem to confirm old prejudices which, at times find dubious echo in the media and public opinion.

Your essay should illuminate current financial developments in connection with cultural differences and their perception – as vividly and concretely as possible. Intra-European reflection as well as views from without, or comparison with other economic zones and/or federations, are of interest.

The following issues can play a role when drafting your essay:

  • How can we speak meaningfully about different cultures of economic activity and administration?
  • To what extent are complex cultural differences in economic behaviour within Europe reflected in the media?
  • Does an interaction exist between local economic traditions and the demands of the global market?
  • How are political and economic fields of tension perceived in different European countries and/or outside of Europe?
  • How should the conclusions and reactions of individual governments and of the European community of states of the EU in terms of economic policy be assessed?
  • What perspectives for action can be identified?

CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION

The call for submissions is directed at next-generation academic researchers of Economic Sciences. Primarily post-docs are designated here, however, doctoral and habilitation candidates and junior professors can also participate. There is no age limit.

Participation in the Goethe-Institut’s Inter-Culture Award competition is expressly not limited to German-language researchers. The submission of a contribution in German or English in the form of an essay discussing new approaches in economic research in the above-mentioned thematic field and /or advancing relevant debates at the international level is required.

The Goethe-Institut has a fundamental interest in rendering academic research accessible to the public. Apart from in-depth elaboration with designation of the sources used, it is also desirable for scientific considerations to be developed in a personal discussion format that is as practice-oriented as possible. The text is to be formulated in generally understandable language that is accessible to an interested (non-specialist) public.

SUBMISSION OF CONTRIBUTIONS

Contest contributions can be submitted until 14 of April 2013 to:

Mr. Fabian Kroll
Section Science and Current Affairs
Goethe-Institut, Headquarters Munich
Dachauer Str. 122
80637 Munich
Germany
Phone: +49 89 15921-446
Fax: +49 89 15921-237
Mail Symbol Fabian.Kroll@goethe.de

Contributions must not exceed 40,000 characters (including spaces) in length, and must meet internationally accepted standards and requirements in terms of form and content. For purposes of checking the number of characters, contributions must be submitted in a standard word processing format (such as a Word document) and as a PDF document.

You must also submit a C.V. in tabular form and a declaration stating that your contribution was written independently and exclusively with the aid of separately listed resources.

Your contribution, C.V. and statement affirming your independent academic research must be submitted in both electronic (preferably as an email attachment) as well as in paper format.

JURY

The selection will be made by a jury appointed for this purpose. Among the Jury members are Prof. Dr. phil. Joseph Vogl, Humboldt University Berlin, member of the science advisory board of the Goethe-Institut; Ulrich Braess, director of the Goethe-Insitut Milan; Prof. Dr. Michael Hutter, director of the “Cultural Sources of Newness” unit at the Social Science Research Center Berlin (WZB) and “Knowledge and innovation” Research Professorship, Technical University Berlin. The nomination of the award winner for 2013 will be presumably concluded by the end of May.

AWARD

The award is earmarked as funding for publication costs or as a support grant for your project, with a total purse of €  2500 (in words: two thousand five hundred euros). The Goethe-Institut must be expressly named in your publication or project. An earmarked disbursement is excluded.

The award winner will be invited to Bonn for the award ceremony at the Global Media Forum 2013 (17 –19 June). All expenses will be covered by the Goethe-Institut.

For More Information Visit the Goethe Institut Intercultural Award Webpage

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The 2013 Georg Forster Research Award for Developing Countries. (60,000 Euros)

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Application Deadline: 15th May 2013

The Georg Forster Research Award is granted in recognition of a researcher’s entire achievements to date to academics of all disciplines whose fundamental discoveries, new theories, or insights have had a significant impact on their own discipline and beyond and who are expected to continue developing research-based solutions to the specific challenges facing transition and developing countries.

Nominees must be nationals of a developing or transition country (excluding People’s Republic of China and India; cf. detailed list of countries). Furthermore, at the time of nomination, they must have had their main residence and place of work in one of these countries for at least five years.

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation particularly encourages the nomination of qualified female researchers.

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The award amount totals EUR 60,000. In Germany, research awards are generally exempt from income tax under German tax law.

In addition, award winners are invited to conduct a research project of their own choosing in Germany in close collaboration with a specialist colleague. The project duration of about six to twelve months may be divided into segments. In addition, further expenditures (such as travel or language courses) are covered in the context of the invitation to stay in Germany for research purposes.

To support the collaboration, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation may grant additional funding of up to EUR 25,000, particularly for participating in scientific conferences, additional material resources, e.g., specialist literature and scientific equipment for the nominee’s own institute, as well as for involving junior researchers.

An established academic employed by a university or research institution in Germany must take the initiative to nominate a candidate for the Georg Forster Research Award. Nominations may also be initiated by award winners of the Humboldt Foundation working abroad, provided that the nomination is made jointly with a colleague working in Germany. Self-nomination is not possible.

In 2013, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is granting up to four Georg Forster Research Awards.

 Nomination Requirements

  1. The nominee must be recognised internationally as an outstandingly qualified academic (e.g. awards, positive responses to publications, etc.).
  2. The nominee’s future perspectives must indicate that she/he will continue to be an active, academically influential researcher in the coming years with relevance to the development of the nominee’s own county.
  3. The nominee must be exceptionally qualified to continue developing research-based solutions to the specific challenges facing transition and developing countries.
  4. The nominee must be a national of a developing or transition country (excluding People’s Republic of China and India; cf. detailed list of countries). At the time of nomination, he or she must have had his or her main residence and place of work in one of these countries for at least five years.;
  5. Detailed expert opinion (laudation) by an academic working at a research institution in Germany who would like to invite the nominee to spend time researching in Germany.
  6. Two expert reviews by important international academics and one from a German scientist/scholar;
  7. The Humboldt Foundation assumes that candidates will abide by the Rules of Good Scientific Practice during the application and sponsorship periods.

Nominations should be sent to the following address by 15 May 2013:

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Selection Department,
Jean-Paul-Str. 12, 53173 Bonn, Germany

The selection meeting is scheduled for autumn.

Other important details

 For More Information: Visit the Georg Forster Research Award Webpage

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Call for Nominations: The 2013 Courage in Journalism Awards for Women Journalist.

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The International Women’s Media Foundation Seeks Nominations for

Each year, the Courage in Journalism Awards honor three women journalists who have demonstrated extraordinary strength of character in pursuing their profession under difficult or dangerous circumstances, such as government oppression, threats to personal safety and other intimidating obstacles.
The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a woman journalist who has a pioneering spirit and whose accomplishments have paved the way for future generations of women in the media.

Previous Courage in Journalism Award winners include Khadija Ismayilova, RFE/RL,Azerbaijan, Adela Navarro Bello, Zeta, Mexico; Tsering Woeser, blogger and writer,Tibet; Jill Carroll, The Christian Science Monitor, United States; May Chidiac, LebaneseBroadcasting Corporation, Lebanon and Anna Politkovskaya, Novaya Gazeta, Russia (d.2006).
Previous Lifetime Achievement Award winners include Zubeida Mustafa, writer, Pakistan; Kate Adie, BBC News, Untied Kingdom; Barbara Walters, ABC News, United States and Magdalena Ruiz, Radio Mitre, Argentina.

Nominations for the 2013 awards must be submitted by March 1, 2013.
Candidates for the Courage in Journalism Awards can be full-time, part-time or freelance women reporters, writers, editors, photographers or producers working in any country.
Digital news media candidates are accepted. Lifetime Achievement Award candidates can be either working or retired journalists.
Nominations may be submitted in English, French, Spanish or Russian. All nomination forms for both the Courage in Journalism Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award must be completed by an associate of the nominee. Self-nominations are not accepted.

2013 Courage in Journalism Award

Start the Online Nomination process | français | español | русский

Nomination Requirements and Criteria
To learn how to nominate a journalist, visit the IWMF website at iwmf.org/nomination
For more information, contact Alana Barton (+1 (202) 496-1992, abarton@iwmf.org),

visit

iwmf.org/courage 

follow #IWMFcourage (@IWMF) on Twitter.

Founded in 1990, the mission of the International Women’s Media Foundation is to strengthen the role of women in the news media worldwide. The IWMF empowers women with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to serve as a prominent voice on global issues.

At the core of the IWMF’s mission is the belief that no press is truly free unless women have an equal voice.

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Adobe Youth Voices Aspire Awards/UNICEF Challenge 2013.

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FIRST SUBMISSION DEADLINE:

  • February 22, 2013.

SECOND SUBMISSION DEADLINE:

  • April 19, 2013.

The Adobe Youth Voices Aspire Awards is a global, online competition that encourages youth to creatively express their vision for driving positive change in local communities. It’s an extension of Adobe Foundation’s philanthropic commitment and its global signature program, Adobe Youth Voices, which aims to ignite creative confidence in youth around the world by empowering them to find their voice and make it heard.

Now in its second year, the Adobe Youth Voices Aspire Awards invites youth to explore issues that are important to them, and to present potential solutions through photo essays, music videos, and other forms of visual storytelling. Youth participants team up with adult educators and submit original, high-quality content for online viewing and voting.

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Finalist entries are judged by a diverse panel of professionals working in art, film, and other creative fields, and also by the general public through social media engagement.

Winning projects receive software, hardware, opportunities to advance creative ideas toward implementation, and other prizes Additionally, their entries are featured at distinguished exhibitions, including international film festivals and other arts organization events.

THE CALL FOR ENTRIES IS NOW OPEN

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The 7th OGUNTE Women’s Social Leadership Awards 2013

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Application Deadline: March 11 2013

The 7th OGUNTE Women’s Social Leadership Awards are now open!
 The OGUNTE Women’s Social Leadership Awards recognise women in the UK and abroad, influential leaders, connectors, campaigners and social entrepreneurs, who offer innovative and sustainable solutions to pressing social issues, and can evidence their social impact.

The 7th OGUNTE Women’s Social Leadership Awards will take place on June 10th 2013 IN Central London. These prestigious International Awards recognise the achievements of women in the UK and abroad, influential female leaders.

 WOMEN'S sOCIAL Leadership Awards 2013

Entrants can choose from 3 categories:

Leader in the Workplace | Intermediaries 2013

A woman providing activities reaching other social businesses, charities or campaigns (SVI, Consultants, Impact Investors, Angels); a woman leading a CSR initiative, a department or a corporate initiative that contributes to social and/or environmental change.

Social Business Leader 2013

A woman founder or the leader of a social business (enterprise whose social purposes are aligned with commercial objectives), with a track record. If you are registered as a charity, you must be commercially viable.

Leader in Charitable Organisations / Networks / Campaigns for Change 2013

A woman whose charitable organisation /not-for-profit / campaign / network has made waves and changed people’s lives – If your charity relies on donations/grants only, this is the right category. 

>>> Download the application form for all categories here <<<

Deadline for entries: Monday 11th March 2013, 5pm.

For further information about the awards ceremony and to sponsor a support programme for winners and finalists, send your message to  socialleadership@ogunte.com

 

Download application form for the OGUNTE Women’s Social Leadership Awards.

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The Diageo Africa Business Reporting Awards 2013.

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The Diageo Africa Business Reporting Awards recognise journalists and editors who provide high quality coverage of the business environment in Africa. The Awards recognise the fact that better business journalism plays an important role in Africa’s investment flows and generates more business interest on the continent.

Who can enter:

To qualify for the Diageo Africa Business Reporting Awards 2013, all submissions must have been published or broadcast in the period 24 March 2012 – 15 March 2013.

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Call for Applications: The 2013 Tech Awards Laureate Programme.

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Application Deadline: May 1st 2013

The Tech Awards program inspires global engagement in applying technology to humanity’s most pressing problems by recognizing individuals, organizations, and companies that use innovative technology solutions.

The Tech Awards laureates are profoundly improving the human condition through the use of technology. It is the goal of The Tech Awards to showcase their compelling stories and reward their brilliant accomplishments.

Applications are evaluated according to the following criteria:

  • The technology application significantly improves the human condition in one of the 5 award areas: Environment, Education, Young Innovator, Health or Economic Development.
  • A serious problem or challenge with global significance is addressed by this use of technology.
  • The application of this technology, which may be either a new invention or an innovative use of an existing technology, makes a noteworthy contribution that surpasses previous or current solutions.
  • The technology application has the potential to serve as an inspiration or model for further innovation.
  • The technology application is in the field and has demonstrated a measurable benefit.
  • An exception for the previous criteria is made for the The Katherine M. Swanson Young Innovator Award.

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Call for Applications: The 2014 Rolex Awards for Enterprise.

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The 2014 Rolex Awards for Enterprise seek five Young Laureates with concrete projects to make the world a better place.

The Rolex Awards for Enterprise aim to encourage a spirit of enterprise in individuals around the world by supporting pioneering work in science and health, applied technology, exploration and discovery, the environment, and cultural heritage.

Applications are now open for the 2014 Rolex Awards. Rolex is looking for five visionary young men and women ready to tackle the most pressing issues facing our world.

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