Hani Najm Global Scholar Award Observership Program & other Grants updates for the week

Hani Najm Global Scholar Award Observership Program

Deadline: August 28, 2024

Donor: American College of Cardiology Foundation

Grant Type: Awards, Prizes, and Challenges

Grant Size: Not Available

Countries/Regions: Selected Countries

Area: Diseases, Health

The American College of Cardiology Foundation (ACC) is pleased to announce the Hani Najm Global Scholar Award Observership Program. This initiative aims to encourage sharing knowledge between international cardiology professionals to better combat the devastating effects of cardiovascular disease worldwide.

For more information, visit [Hani Najm Global Scholar Award](https://www.acc.org/Membership/Join-Us/Benefits/Award-Programs/Hani-Najm-Global-Scholar-Award?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter_post&utm_campaign=twitter_post).

XCEPT Conflict and Climate Research Fellow Program

Deadline: August 19, 2024

Donor: Cross-Border Conflict Evidence, Policy, and Trends (XCEPT)

Grant Type: Fellowship

Grant Size: Not Available

Countries/Regions: Selected Countries

Area: Democracy & Good Governance, Publications, Peace & Conflict Resolution, Research, Gender Equality

The Cross-border Conflict Evidence, Policy, and Trends (XCEPT) research program is seeking applications for the Conflict and Climate Research Fellow Program. This fellowship aims to support research that explores the links between conflict and climate change.

For more information, visit [XCEPT Conflict and Climate Research Fellow Program](https://www.xcept-research.org/career/xcept-climate-and-conflict-research-fellow-call-for-applications/).

Ember Call-Out 2024: Inviting Applications from Community-Based Mental Health Initiatives

Deadline: August 20, 2024

Donor: The SHM Foundation

Grant Type: Grant

Grant Size: $1,000 to $10,000

Countries/Regions: All Countries

Area: Arts & Culture, Education, Healthcare, Mental Health & Crisis Support, Livelihood

Ember is calling for applications from community-based mental health initiatives working in low- and middle-income countries. This grant aims to support innovative mental health projects that address local needs.

For more information, visit [Ember Call-Out 2024](https://embermentalhealth.org/updates/ember-call-out-2024-launch-blog).

African Climate Change and Environmental Reporting (ACCER) Awards

Deadline: August 6, 2024

Donor: Panafrican Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA)

Grant Type: Awards, Prizes, and Challenges

Grant Size: Not Available

Countries/Regions: Selected Countries

Area: Climate Change, Environment, Innovation, Livelihood, Journalism, Media, Sustainable Development

The African Climate Change and Environmental Reporting (ACCER) Awards aim to recognize and motivate outstanding journalists and media networks that use their skills and influence to expand complex environmental-scientific conversations as broader societal concerns.

For more information, visit [ACCER Awards](https://accer.pacja.org/).

World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Program

Deadline: August 25, 2024

Donor: World Bank Group

Grant Type: Fellowship

Grant Size: Not Available

Countries/Regions: Selected Countries

Area: Capacity Building, Education, Career Development, Poverty Alleviation, Research, Youth & Adolescents

The Africa region of the World Bank Group (WBG) has opened the application period for the 2025 WBG Africa Fellowship Program. This fellowship is for Ph.D. candidates and recent Ph.D. graduates who are Sub-Saharan African nationals.

For more information, visit [World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Program](https://www.worldbank.org/en/region/afr/brief/world-bank-group-africa-fellow program

Maruti Suzuki Mobility Challenge

Deadline: July 22, 2024

Donor: Maruti Suzuki

Grant Type: Awards, Prizes, and Challenges

Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000

Countries/Regions: All Countries

Area: Business & Industry, Startups, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Technology

The Mobility Challenge by Maruti Suzuki is a unique initiative in collaboration with T-Hub, offering an opportunity for mature startups working on cutting-edge technology to co-create innovative solutions in the mobility space. This challenge aims to transform the Indian mobility space by engaging with startups in the growth stage and supporting a faster go-to-market (GTM) strategy.

For more information, visit Maruti Suzuki Mobility Challenge.

Community Resource Exchange Program - Africa

Deadline: July 28, 2024

Donor: The Coalition for Human Rights in Development

Grant Type: Grant

Grant Size: $1,000 to $10,000

Countries/Regions: Selected Countries

Area: Community Development, Human Rights

The Community Resource Exchange (CRE) is calling for proposals for collaboration grants for applicants from Africa. This program aims to support human rights defenders and community-based organizations in their efforts to promote and protect human rights and development.

For more information, visit Community Resource Exchange Program - Africa.

Acceleration Program for Startups

Deadline: July 20, 2024

Donor: PLAI

Grant Type: Training

Grant Size: Not Available

Countries/Regions: Selected Countries

Area: Businesses, Companies and Enterprises, Startups, Education, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Media, Publications

The PLAI is on a quest for ambitious teams and companies ready to revolutionize industries with generative AI. If you’re at the helm of an innovative project with a unique approach in one of their key verticals, they want to hear from you.

For more information, visit PLAI Acceleration Program.

Digital Rights and Inclusion Learning Lab Fellowship Program

Deadline: July 19, 2024

Donor: Paradigm Initiative

Grant Type: Fellowship

Grant Size: Less than $1,000

Countries/Regions: Selected Countries

Area: Learning, Information Technology

The Paradigm Initiative (PIN) welcomes applications for its virtual 4th Edition of the Digital Rights and Inclusion Learning Lab (DRILL). This program aims to provide fellows with the opportunity to learn and contribute to digital rights and inclusion in Africa.

For more information, visit DRILL Fellowship Program.

These opportunities provide a diverse range of support for various fields, from health and climate research to technology and human rights. Applying for these grants and fellowships can significantly contribute to advancing your projects and initiatives.