Call for project proposals on “Climate change in Sub-Saharan Africa (US $58,000 in Funding)

Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP) call for project proposals on “Climate change in Sub-Saharan Africa (US $58,000 in Funding)

Application Deadline:August 25, 2020 

Global Affairs Canada (GAC) has awarded funding to PEP for a new research initiative on “Climate change in Sub-Saharan Africa: Impacts and responses for women and girls”. Through this three-year initiative (2020-2023), PEP will support up to four (4) research projects, each in a different sub-Saharan African country. 

Requirements

Be gender-mixed

Female members must represent at least 50% of researchers (including the team leader) and at least 50% of government-affiliated members.

All female members must contribute substantively to the project.

PEP particularly encourages teams with a female leader.

Be composed exclusively of sub-Saharan African nationals, who are residing in sub-Saharan Africa for the duration of the project.

PEP particularly encourages teams from low-income economies, fragile and/or conflict-affected situations (LFCs), but proposals are welcome from all sub-Saharan African countries.

Click here to apply: https://bit.ly/38EoWpN

Call for application: Apply for the 2020 SOCAP Virtual Scholarship for Social Entrepreneurs and earn the opportunity to meet some of the world’s leading impact investors

Every year SOCAP receives hundreds of applications from ventures that are creating impressive social and environmental change in communities around the world. 

Application Deadline: July 17th 2020 

From that pool of applicants, we select up to 150 outstanding social enterprises to receive a scholarship for the flagship SOCAP Virtual conference on October 21 – 23, 2020.

The SOCAP Entrepreneur Scholarship includes:

One free full conference pass to SOCAP20 Virtual (valued at $500)*

Access to the Impact Accelerator@SOCAP (Exclusive content only for SOCAP Entrepreneurs, including keynotes from experts in the field, hands-on workshops, and networking) as well as exclusive Orientation Webinars to get the most out of the SOCAP experience

Mentions on the SOCAP website, conference program book, and inclusion in our NEW SOCAP Investor LookBook 

The chance to interact with and present to investors during the conference*

Distinctive status at SOCAP20 and FREE access to the new Abaca application (which helps connect entrepreneurs and investors virtually)

Coming to the SOCAP conference offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to meet some of the world’s leading impact investors, network across industries, and make close connections with socially and environmentally-driven business leaders from across the world.

For more information click here to apply: https://bit.ly/2DgWoqE

Call for professors: The Government of South Africa is offering Future Professors Programme 2020

The Department of Higher Education and Training calls on promising early-career academics to apply to be part of a transformative programme aimed at producing the next cohort of South African professors.

Application Deadline: 31st July 2020

Eligible Countries: South Africa

To be taken at (country): South Africa

About the Award:  The Future Professors Programme offers a structured curriculum that includes intensive seminars and international placement aimed at accelerating the readiness of young academics for the professoriate.

Type: Job

Eligibility: We are looking for the following attributes:

• A deep commitment to the pursuit of advanced scholarship.
• Evidence of productive and imaginative scholarly work.
• Early signs of purpose and direction in academic work.
• Novelty, richness and a willingness to take risks in the pursuit of large ideas.
• Personal qualities of self-awareness, teachability and the need to grow.
• Evidence of resilience and persistence in the face of setbacks.
• A willingness to benefit from and contribute to a community of scholars

Selection:  Candidates will ideally be lecturers or senior lecturers in possession of a doctorate and who have already been able to demonstrate significant academic achievement beyond the doctoral degree. Candidates can apply via their university Vice-Chancellor’s office or its designated authority. The university in turn will nominate up to five candidates for possible selection. The first cohort will consist of 20 to 28 fellows. The programme commences in January 2021 and is open to all academics with the emphasis on black and women scholars.

Number of Awards: The first cohort will consist of 20 to 28 fellows

How to Apply:  Submission requires the following documentation (details provided in the Call sent to Vice-Chancellors):

1. A curriculum vitae.
2. Two-page evidence-based submission explaining how you meet the attributes. This should include a commitment to participate fully in the programme, if selected.
3. Contact details of three referees.
4. The application should be accompanied by a short institutional nomination by the Vice-Chancellor or the designated authority of your university, addressed to Professor Jonathan Jansen, University of Stellenbosch via the email futureprofsprogram@gmail.com

Applications are limited to five per university, and only submissions made via the office of the designated authority at your university will be accepted by the 31 July 2020 deadline. Questions may be directed to Professor Jonathan Jansen, e-mail: futureprofsprogram@gmail.com

• It is important to go through all application requirements on the Programme Webpage (see link below) before applying

Click here for more information: https://www.afterschoolafrica.com/41032/government-of-south-africa-future-professors-programme-2019-call-for-applications/

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Apply: Internship Programme 2020 for International Students

Hi student here is an excellent opportunity for  you!

OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) Internship Programme 2020 for International Students.

Application Deadline: 1st October 2020

Eligible Countries: International

To Be Taken At (Country): Austria

About the Award: In-line with the particular activities of the departments/units/group within OFID, the area of the program will include developmental economy; project financing; grants; financial management (investment/treasury and accounting/control); human resource; administration and protocol; public relation and information; legal; as well as information technology.

Type: Internship

Eligibility: The program is open to all applicants, between 20 and 30 years of age, university students who are about to graduate or who have just graduated from  university (undergraduate program), with preference given to citizens of OFID’s Member Countries (Please see the full list of OFID Member Countries).

Number of Awards: Not specified

Value of Award: As the program is intended to be a learning experience, the interns will not receive any remuneration whatsoever, including reimbursement of costs of visas, travel, accommodation and living expenses, as well as any transportation costs incurred in connection with their commuting to OFID’s Headquarters during the program.

Duration of Program: 3 months.

How to Apply: The selected candidate must be able to present a valid health or medical insurance policy in Austria or a similar arrangement under or in accordance with which the candidate will be fully medically covered during the duration of the program. S/he must also be requested to supply the following documents to be sent to personnel[at]ofid.org:

• An up-to-date curriculum vitae
• Copy of University Degree or equivalent OR an original letter of confirmation from a university/school certifying the enrolment of the applicant as an undergraduate student at the said university/school
• Copy of up-to-date university transcripts showing the cumulative GPA
•  A short essay in English (about 150-250 words) outlining the applicant’s motivation for seeking internship under the Program.

For the purpose of effectiveness, OFID will only accept applications from qualified candidates who complete the official online Internship Application Form.

You may find it helpful to print out a copy of the relevant Instructions for Completing the Internship Application before proceeding.
All applications must be completed in English.

Click here to apply: https://www.afterschoolafrica.com/27756/opec-fund-for-international-development-ofid-internship-program/

Exclusive opportunity: Mastercard Start Path Global 2021 Program for Innovative later stage startups Worldwide

Start Path Global is Mastercard’s worldwide program for innovative later stage startups from across the globe.

Application Deadline: July 24th 2020 https://bit.ly/2O6T2IT

 Since 2014 we have been working with an ever growing portfolio of startups with unique solutions across fintech and commerce. Start Path Global is based on what has worked best for our portfolio of startups: more flexibility, more customization, and no distractions from your current business. 

Key features of the program: 

⚭ Six month virtual program tailored to the individual needs of your company

 ⚭ No need to move from your home location 

⚭ No equity is taken up front (but an option to participate in your next round)

 ⚭ Immediate access to 60+ Mastercard experts 

⚭ Connections to potential customers - global corporate brands spanning banking, retail, tech and telecoms 

⚭ Funds provided so that you have no out of pocket expenses

 Mastercard Start Path work with later stage startups in the broad fintech and commerce space that fit these criteria:

 ❖ Solution - Demonstrated commercial traction, clear product differentiation and competitive advantage. 

❖ Market - Solving real pain points for your customers, targeting a sizable market. 

❖ Team - Strong founder team with key roles established, experienced entrepreneurs and/or track record of relevant industry expertise. 

❖ Funding - Investment raised (seed, Series A, or later) with at least 6-12 month runway, plans to raise next institutional round 

❖ Attitude - Global mentality, open to opportunity and mentoring.

Angola records over 100 cases of human trafficking

The State Secretary for Human Rights and Citizenship, Ana Celeste Januário, announced last Wednesday the record of more than 100 cases of human trafficking in the country.

The official, who was speaking at a lecture within the framework of the commemorative day of the International Day to Combat Trafficking in Human Beings, said without advancing numbers that some people involved in such  criminal activity have already been sent to court for trial.

"The Angolan borders register an intense movement of people entering and leaving, providing, in a way, some easiness for traffickers", she stressed.

Ana Celeste Januário advises the population, especially the youth, on the correct use of social media, avoiding contact with strangers, as it is also a means used by human trafficking networks.

She affirmed that the Angolan authorities have promoted several activities to combat trafficking in human beings, including training programmes to raise awareness of citizens about the danger.

On his turn, the Secretary of State for Youth, Fernando Francisco João, stressed that trafficking in human beings constitutes a serious attack on human rights.

He pointed out that studies show that the main victims, in most cases, are women and children.

Fernando João, added, on the other hand, that the challenge requires the participation of all civil society, with a strategy that involves information and the training of people to clearly identify these crimes and report them to the competent bodies in a timely manner.

The activity was attended by representatives of the Jesuit Refugee Services (JRS) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the youth and religious class.

Exclusive opportunity: Online Seedstars World Competition 2020/21 for early-stage startups ($500,000 USD in equity investment)

Online Seedstars World Competition 2020/21 for early-stage startups ($500,000 USD in equity investment)

Application Deadline: Ongoing

Apply here:https://bit.ly/2BNW96b

If your startup is looking to learn from industry experts, network with the local ecosystem, achieve product/market fit and accelerate growth in your existing market, apply now to the Local Stage of the Online Seedstars World Competition 2020/21.

Selection Criteria

You already have a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and initial traction.
Your startup received less than USD 1,000,000 in funding
You must have operations or be incorporated in the country/city you are applying.

From June to November each year, the Seedstars team looks for the most promising early-stage startups from 90+ emerging markets that will receive intensive training on how to be investment-ready. They will take part in local, regional, and global stage competitions, but only one of them will be crowned as the Global Winner and receive a prize of up to USD 500,000 in equity investment. Who will it be this year?