Here are list of international funding organizations. Please go to the web pages and see that you are eligible. This list is complied in September, 2011.
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Rashad
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Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/home.html
From the website: Sponsorship Programmes for Postdoctoral Scientists and Scholars. We promote academic cooperation between excellent scientists and scholars from abroad and from Germany. Whether you are a young postdoctoral researcher at the beginning of your academic career, an experienced, established academic, or even a world authority in your discipline - our research fellowships and research awards offer you sponsorship tailored to you and to your career situation.
Arab Fund for Arts and Culture
http://arabculturefund.org/?q=en
From the website: AFAC's Cinema grant funds the development, scripting, production and post-production of short and full-length documentary, animation, experimental and feature films. The Performing Arts grant enables the development and production of theater, dance and other forms of performing arts. The Visual Arts grant covers the production and organization of art exhibitions, installations and other forms of visual arts, including multi-media or cross genre projects with a visual arts component. The Literature grant provides support for research, writing and the publishing of literary works, including novels, short stories, poetry, translations and biographies, in print and online. The Music grant covers production, musical performances, collaborations, album recordings and other musical projects. The Research, Training and Regional Events (RTR) grant funds research, studies and trainings in cultural and artistic fields, collaborations among artists and academics, multi-media libraries, cultural documentation and archiving.
Arab Science and Technology Foundation (ASTF)
From the website: With its Headquarters at Sharjah, UAE, ASTF seeks to fulfill its mission as a pan-Arab organization. To facilitate the execution of its activities and the proliferation of this model of an independent organization that promotes the advancement of science and technology in the Arab world, Astf seeks to expand their activities by establishing branches offices in Arab capitals. Scientific research for civil purposes is considered one of the main criteria to evaluate the scientifical and technological development in all over the world. It is known that the results of scientific research have great impacts on the developments of the industrial, agricultural and technological fields. Such development help in increasing the national income and helps in improving human standard of life.
Barakat Trust
From the website: The Barakat Trust is a UK registered charity which provides financial support for the study and research of the material and visual cultures of Islamic societies. Established in 1987, The Barakat Trust operates exclusively for educational purposes, providing scholarships and grants in Islamic Art History, Architecture, and Archaeology at the world's most respected academic and cultural institutions at post-graduate and post-doctoral level. Exhibitions, lectures, conferences, archaeological excavations, conservation projects, surveys and documentation, travel grants and scholarly publications are also supported. This assistance is granted to enable scholars to continue to add to the body of Islamic scholarship while enhancing the possibilities of cross-cultural understanding and tolerance.
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
http://www.gatesfoundation.org/Pages/home.aspx
From the website: Dear colleagues: The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is now accepting grant proposals for Round 8 of Grand Challenges Explorations, an initiative to encourage innovative and unconventional global health and development solutions. Applicants can be at any experience level; in any discipline; and from any organization, including colleges and universities, government laboratories, research institutions, non-profit organizations and for profit companies. Grant proposals are being accepted online until November 17, 2011 on the following topics:
· NEW - Protect Crop Plants from Biotic Stresses From Field to Market
· NEW - Design new approaches to optimize immunization systems
· NEW - Explore New Solutions in Global Health Priority Areas
· Explore Nutrition for Healthy Growth of Infants and Children
· Apply Synthetic Biology to Global Health Challenges
Initial grants will be US $100,000 each, and projects showing promise will have the opportunity to receive additional funding of up to US $1 million. Full descriptions of the new topics and application instructions are available at: www.grandchallenges.org/r8_gce
We are looking forward to receiving innovative ideas from around the world and from all disciplines. If you have a great idea, apply.
COMSTECH (Science and Technology)
http://comstech.org/AboutCOMSTECH/tabid/40/language/en-US/Default.aspx
From the website: COMSTECH is a Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation established by the Third Summit Islamic of OIC held at Makkah, Saudi Arabia in January 1981. Its mission is to help strengthen the individual and collective capacity of OIC member states in science and technology through mutual cooperation, collaboration, and networking of resources.
Emirates Foundation http://www.emiratesfoundation.ae/%28S%28q1zqysf0ubnoyt453sc5ajib%29%29/English/Default.aspx
From the website: The Emirates Foundation is an independent, philanthropic organisation set up by the Government of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi to facilitate new public-private funded initiatives to improve the welfare of all people across the UAE. The Foundation assists people, institutions and community organisations that contribute to the nation's long-term progress and sustainability. It is supported by donations from the private sector, the government and private individuals interested in philanthropy. Its programmes and projects relate to three key themes: Youth Leadership, Knowledge Creation and Society & Culture. Specific initiatives related to these themes are developed within five core programmes: Social Development, Education, Arts & Culture, Science & Technology, and Environment.
Engineering Information Foundation
http://www.eifgrants.org/info/index.html
From the website: What We Fund: Our grant activity supports developmental projects, instructional projects, and training programs in engineering education and research that fit our fields of interest. These currently include the availability and use of published information, women in engineering, and information access in developing countries.
Google Research Awards
http://research.google.com/university/relations/research_awards.html
From the website: Eligibility: Full-time faculty members from universities worldwide may submit proposals describing the research they wish to pursue. The purpose of this program is to facilitate more interaction between Google and academia and also nurture stronger relations and partnerships with universities. The intent of the awards program is to support academic research aimed at improving information access (defined broadly). Google funds Research Awards unrestricted and retains no intellectual property from the research. We prefer if the results from the research are open sourced and widely published. Awards through this program are for one year in the range from $10K-$150K. Areas that are of particular interest include (but are not limited to): Economics and market algorithms / Education innovation / Geo/maps / Health / Human-computer interaction / Information retrieval, extraction, and organization / Machine learning and data mining / Machine translation / Mobile / Multi-media search and audio/video processing / Natural language processing / Policy and standards / Security and privacy / Social systems / Software Engineering / Software and hardware systems infrastructure / Speech Structured data and database management
Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation
http://www.hfg.org/rg/guidelines.htm
From the website: The foundation welcomes proposals from any of the natural and social sciences and the humanities that promise to increase understanding of the causes, manifestations, and control of violence and aggression. Highest priority is given to research that can increase understanding and amelioration of urgent problems of violence and aggression in the modern world. Questions that interest the foundation concern violence and aggression in relation to social change, intergroup conflict, war, terrorism, crime, and family relationships, among other subjects. Priority will also be given to areas and methodologies not receiving adequate attention and support from other funding sources. Applicants for a research grant may be citizens of any country.
IBM Faculty Awards
https://www.ibm.com/developerworks/university/facultyawards/index.html#program
From the website: The IBM Faculty Awards is a competitive worldwide program intended to:
* Foster collaboration between researchers at leading universities worldwide and those in IBM research, development and services organizations; and
* Promote courseware and curriculum innovation to stimulate growth in disciplines and geographies that are strategic to IBM.
Note: IBM does not accept unsolicited requests or proposals for Faculty Awards. Candidates must be nominated by an IBM employee with common interests who will serve as a liaison for the collaboration. Faculty Awards are cash awards granted annually. The current maximum award to any one recipient is 40,000 USD per year.
IDRC/CRDI (International Development Research Centre)
http://www.idrc.ca/EN/Funding/Pages/default.aspx
From the website: IDRC supports research in developing countries to promote growth and development. We pursue that goal by funding research focused on reducing poverty and creating equitable access to resources and services. We support work that promotes good governance and builds strong policies. The applied research we back directly addresses existing or emerging problems in developing countries. We also offer expert advice and support to our grantees. And through our fellowships and awards, we're helping to train a new generation of developing-country and Canadian researchers.
International Peace Research Association Foundation (IPRA)
http://www.iprafoundation.org/index.html
IPRA Foundation Small Peace Research Grants
From the website: The IPRA Foundation provides small research grants (up to $3000) to support systematic observation or study of conflict phenomena and peace strategies. Special consideration will be given to applicants from the developing world.
Lindbergh Foundation (The Charles A & Anne Morrow Lindbergh Foundation)
http://www.lindberghfoundation.org/docs/
From the website: Lindbergh grants are made in the following categories:
Agriculture / Aviation/ Aerospace / Conservation of Natural Resources - Including Animals, Plants, Water, and General Conservation (Land, Air, Energy, Etc.) / Education - Including Humanities/ Education, The Arts, and Intercultural Communication / Exploration / Health - Including Biomedical Research, Health and Population Sciences, and Adaptive Technology / Waste Minimization and Management / A Jonathan Lindbergh Brown Grant may be given to a project to support adaptive technology or biomedical research which seeks to redress imbalance between an individual and his or her human environment.
FAQs:
· Are there any geographical restrictions on where a project may be conducted? No.
· Do I need to be a U.S. Citizen to apply? Citizens from all countries may apply.
Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund
http://www.mbzspeciesconservation.org/
From the website: The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund is a significant philanthropic endowment established to do the following:
* Provide targeted grants to individual species conservation initiatives
* Recognize leaders in the field of species conservation; and
* Elevate the importance of species in the broader conservation debate.
The Fund's reach is truly global, and its species interest is non-discriminatory. It is open to applications for funding support from conservationists based in all parts of the world, and will potentially support projects focused on any and all kinds of plant, animal and fungus species, subject to the approval of an independent evaluation committee. In addition, the Fund will recognize leaders in the field of species conservation and scientific research to ensure their important work is given the attention it deserves and to elevate the importance of species in global conservation discourse.
Mondriaan Foundation
http://www.mondriaanfoundation.nl/en/#/mf/activities
From the website: From the website: The Mondriaan Foundation encourages the appreciation of visual arts, design and the cultural heritage from the Netherlands. Last year, the Mondriaan Foundation supported 754 projects with a total of 16 million euro. 357 international projects in 49 different countries were supported financially with a total amount of 2.6 million euro.
National Geographic
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/field/grants-programs/cre-application.html
From the website: The National Geographic Society awards grants for scientific field research and exploration through its Committee for Research and Exploration. All proposed projects must have both a geographical dimension and relevance to other scientific fields and be of broad scientific interest. Applications are generally limited to the following disciplines: anthropology, archaeology, astronomy, biology, botany, geography, geology, oceanography, paleontology, and zoology. In addition the committee is emphasizing multidisciplinary projects that address environmental issues (e.g., loss of biodiversity and habitat, effects of human-population pressures). Funding is not restricted to United States citizens…Grants to PIs in Developing Countries: While the first priority of the CRE is to fund high-quality scientific research, there is also a particular interest in funding projects that promote the growth of scientific infrastructure in geographic locations where such infrastructure is lacking.
National Research Foundation (UAE)
Oct. 2, 2011: according to an article in the Gulf News (29 September 2011, 'Research Foundation receives Dh12m fund') the NRF is undergoing structural changes, and 'The "hot topics"…the NRF has been directed to fund by the Prime Minister's office focus on understanding the local Emirati population.' You are advised to check the NRF website for updates. From the website: Research and Scholarship Awards. The National Research Foundation (NRF) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) advances the national research agenda by awarding grants for research on a competitive basis in those fields of endeavor that will improve the quality of life of the citizens of UAE.'
Open Society Foundations (Soros Foundation)
Grants
See in particular the Middle East & North Africa Initiative:
http://www.soros.org/initiatives/mena
From the website: The Open Society Institute's Middle East & North Africa (MENA) Initiative, through its Arab Regional Office in Amman, Jordan, welcomes unsolicited grant proposal outlines, or concept notes, on a rolling basis throughout the year.
Concept notes should fall within the following focus areas:
· Rights & Governance
· Media & Information
· Youth & Knowledge
· Arts & Culture
· Women's Rights
(You may also be interested in the 'Open Society Fellowship'
From the website: The Open Society Fellowship supports individuals seeking innovative and unconventional approaches to fundamental open society challenges.)
Qatar National Research Fund
http://www.qnrf.org/fund_program/nprp/
National Priorities Research Program (NPRP)
From the website: Objective: This program is intended to support the overarching goal of Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF), which is to foster a research culture in Qatar. Specifically, the grants offered through the National Priorities Research Program (NPRP) will:
1. build human capital in Qatar
2. fund research to benefit the nation, the region, and the world
3. raise Qatar's profile within the international research community
QNRF actively encourages collaboration, not only within academia, but also through public/private partnerships, inside and outside of Qatar. This is achieved primarily through rewarding collaborative proposals in funding programs such as the National Priorities Research Program (NPRP).
Roberto Cimetta Fund
http://www.cimettafund.org/article/index/rubrique/1/lang/en/id/1
From the website: The Roberto Cimetta Fund, is an international non-profit making organisation created in 1999 to respond rapidly and directly to artists and cultural managers who wish to travel in order to develop contemporary artistic cooperation projects in the Euro-Mediterranean region, and in particular throughout the Arab world. Today it has provided mobility grants to almost 1000 artists and cultural operators and stands out as a key player and mediator on the questions of artistic mobility and cultural development in the Euro-Med zone. The Fund builds up partnerships with foundations, ministries, local or regional governing bodies, European capitals of culture that wish to promote artistic works and productions and favour local development through a Fund capable of providing international expertise in cultural cooperation.
Royal Geographical Society
Thesiger Oman International Fellowships
http://www.rgs.org/NR/rdonlyres/9334DC68-0115-4B38-8171-3C7E0171B542/0/THESguidelines2012.pdf
From the website: The sponsor offers two annual fellowships up to £8,000 for geographical research in the Middle East and other arid regions of the world as a memorial to Sir Wilfred Thesiger. The aim is to support outstanding field research in arid/desert environments, with a priority for research within the Middle East, reflecting Thesiger's interests and the regions he visited. Applicants must hold a doctorate and have a proven research record beyond their PhD, with at least three years experience at the postgraduate level or above. Applicants must be affiliated to a higher education institution anywhere in the world.
Spencer Foundation
http://www.spencer.org/content.cfm/mission
From the website: Beginning in February 2006, the Research Grants program began accepting applications that fit within one or more of four areas of inquiry:
· The Relation between Education and Social Opportunity;
· Organizational Learning in Schools, School Systems, and Higher Education Institutions;
· Teaching, Learning, and Instructional Resources; and,
· Purposes and Values of Education.
In addition to proposals in these defined areas, the Foundation will continue to provide an opportunity to submit field-initiated proposals outside these areas. The Spencer Foundation provides individual fellowships to doctoral students at the dissertation stage and to scholars engaged in postdoctoral work. Both programs support research related to education and are administered by the National Academy of Education (NAEd).
Templeton Foundation
From the website: Core Funding Areas:
· Mathematical and Physical Sciences
· Life Sciences
· Human Sciences
· Philosophy and Theology
· Science in Dialogue
· Character Development
· Freedom and Free Enterprise
· Genetics
· We have made a strong commitment, in the U.S. and internationally, to identifying and nurturing young people who demonstrate exceptional talent in mathematics and science.
United States Institute of Peace
http://www.usip.org/grants-fellowships/annual-grant-competition
From the website: The Annual Grant program supports academic and applied research, the identification of promising models and effective practices, and the development of practioner resources, tools, and training programs related to conflict management, international peace and security and peacebuilding. USIP may provide grant support to nonprofit organizations and individuals—both U.S. and foreign—including the following: institutions of post-secondary, community, and secondary education; public and private education, training or research institutions, and libraries.
Wenner-Gren Foundation
http://www.wennergren.org/about
From the website: The Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research, Inc. is a private operating Foundation that is dedicated to the advancement of anthropology throughout the world. Through programs of funding for research projects, conferences, symposia, fellowships, and publication, the Foundation aids basic research in all branches of anthropology and closely related disciplines concerned with human origins, development and variation. All of the Foundation research grants are available to students and scholars regardless of nationality and place of residence. Alongside this, the Foundation has some specific programs to support students and scholars in countries where there are limited institutional and financial resources for anthropology.
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