Submissions open for Environmental Journalism Fellowship (Ghana) & other updates
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A range of grant and fellowship opportunities is now open, offering significant support across various sectors, including environmental journalism, medical education, coral conservation, and global research accessibility.
These programs provide access to funding, training, and mentorship to foster innovation and capacity building.
Below are details of the current opportunities, emphasizing those relevant to Ghana and other eligible regions, with links to assist in applying.
1. Environmental Journalism Fellowship (Ghana)
Deadline: September 15, 2024
Donor: Media Foundation for West Africa
Grant Type: Fellowship
Countries/Regions: Ghana
Area: Environment, Journalism, Media
The Media Foundation for West Africa is calling for applications for its Environmental Journalism Fellowship. This fellowship aims to increase public interest in environmental reporting by focusing on environmental sustainability, governance, and human rights challenges within the extractive sector. The program seeks to equip young journalism graduates in Ghana with mentorship and training to improve their reporting skills on these critical issues.
2. Pfizer Independent Medical Education Competitive Grant Program
Deadline: September 30, 2024
Donor: Pfizer
Grant Type: Grant
Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000
Countries/Regions: Multiple, including Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and other countries in Africa, Asia, and Europe
Area: Education, Health, Medical Research
Pfizer is offering grants to organizations for Independent Medical Education initiatives that aim to improve medical and scientific understanding of hemophilia treatments. These grants will help bridge knowledge gaps and enhance the treatment landscape for hemophilia, with a focus on measurable educational outcomes.
3. CORDAP’s Coral Accelerator Program 2024
Deadline: October 21, 2024
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Donor: Coral Research and Development Accelerator Platform (CORDAP)
Grant Type: Training
Grant Size: Over $1 million
Countries/Regions: Including Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and other eligible countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America
Area: Conservation, Environment, Innovation
The Coral Accelerator Program 2024 seeks to secure the future of coral reefs in the face of climate change and other environmental challenges. CORDAP is offering significant funding for innovations that can address these critical environmental concerns. Eligible countries can benefit from this program aimed at driving conservation efforts through research and development.
4. Global Access Fund Program 2024
Deadline: October 11, 2024
Donor: DataCite
Grant Type: Grant
Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000
Countries/Regions: Including Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, and other countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America
Area: Capacity Building, Research, Science
The Global Access Fund Program 2024 by DataCite aims to make research outputs discoverable and accessible across the world. This grant supports initiatives that enable research communities, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, to increase the visibility and accessibility of their scientific work.
Conclusion
These grant opportunities offer significant potential for professionals and organizations across various fields.
From advancing environmental journalism in Ghana to supporting medical education, coral conservation, and global research accessibility, these programs provide the resources needed to drive meaningful impact.
Individuals and organizations in eligible regions are encouraged to apply and take advantage of these offerings to foster growth and innovation.