RFPP aims at generating development relevant knowledge, training young scientists and establishing research partnerships in the fields of agriculture, forestry and natural resource management in international development. These objectives shall be achieved by supporting doctoral and post-doctoral fellowships as well as by promoting internships. RFPP projects shall be embedded in research partnerships between a CGIAR center (or equivalent) and a Swiss research institution.

Eligibility: Swiss residents under the age of 36, or citizens from developing countries or countries in transition up to the age of 40.

Deadline: Calls are launched twice a year with deadlines on 31st of March and 30th of September respectively.

Contact: For more information regarding the current call, please contact the RFPP coordinator at igomez@ethz.ch

Website: www.rfpp.ethz.ch

Purpose The purpose of this fund is to assist in the funding of literacy projects and in the professional development of literacy educators.

Grants This fund, made possible by voluntary contributions of International Reading Association members, offers annual one-time grants to International Reading Association members from countries with developing economies who seek support for a literacy project in their own countries. The number of grants (each up to US $2,500) will be determined by the amount of donations made to this fund as of June 30 each year.

Applications must be postmarked by November 15.

For additional information, contact the Executive Division at exec@reading.org

Click here for application for the Grants for Literacy Projects in Countries with Developing Economies

Source: www.reading.org/Resources/AwardsandGrants/professional_developing.aspx

The Open Society Institute Global Drug Policy Program aims to broaden, diversify and consolidate the network of organizations actively challenging the current state of international drug policy. Stemming from the notion that the "war on drugs" is actually a "war on drug users," the program advocates a more balanced approach in international drug policy with a greater focus on human rights.

The program is dedicated to utilizing scientific evidence and input from organizations and individuals engaged in and affected by drug use and drug policy in the development of policy recommendations.

Eligibility
The Global Drug Policy Program welcomes proposals from organizations worldwide. We support a broad range of institutions working in different fields, such as economics, policy, public health, human rights, and the media. 

Successful projects should support one or more of the program's objectives and have a strong regional or international focus. Projects should be advocacy-based and are required to have a well-developed strategy for media outreach.

While the program does not have upper or lower funding brackets, projects are expected to demonstrate co-funding. The Global Drug Policy program funds projects which do not exceed one year.

If the main focus of your project is harm reduction, please consider applying for funding from the Open Society Institute International Harm Reduction Development Program.

Application Procedure
If you are contacting the program for the first time, we request that you send a concept paper of no more than 2 pages. It should include:

• the aim, objectives and main outcomes
• estimated budget and timeframe
• short description of the organization

Submit via email to proposals_drugpolicy@sorosny.org

Once the program has reviewed concept papers, grant seekers may be invited to submit a full application. Please find application forms below for requests under and over $25,000.

Deadline
In 2010, the program will accept applications on a rolling basis from March 1 until October 1. 

Decision-Making Process
Once a complete application has been received, it typically takes about three months to complete the application review process and deliver the decision. Final grant decisions are made by the Global Drug Policy Program's grant review committee.

Grant-Monitoring Process
You will be required to submit regular reports, stipulated in the contract. Grantees are encouraged to keep in touch with the program, provide informal updates on their work and take part in international conferences. In certain cases, the program may request an external evaluation or audit of grantee organizations.

Contact Information If you require further information, please contact: proposals_drugpolicy@sorosny.org 

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Application forms:
- Application Form 2010 (over $25,000 USD)
- Application Form 2010 (under $25,000 USD)
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