About the Program:

The British Academy, in partnership with the Department of Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), has launched the Innovation Fellowships scheme. This scheme aims to support early-career and mid-career researchers in the Humanities and Social Sciences to collaborate with organizations and businesses in various sectors to address challenges requiring innovative solutions.

Through the Innovation Fellowships, our researchers in the SHAPE community will be supported to create new and deeper links beyond academia, so enabling knowledge mobilisation and translation, as well as individual skills development.

Routes and Partnerships:

The Innovation Fellowships scheme offers two routes: Route A, which is Researcher-led, and Route B, which is Policy-led. The current call is for Route B, in collaboration with the FCDO, which has specific research needs and operates in a context where timely access to evidence-based analysis is crucial for success.

Areas of Focus:

The Academy and FCDO are inviting applications for Fellowships in the following areas:

1. India
2. The politics of energy transition and climate change in Africa
3. The role of technology in shaping citizen-state relations in Africa

Application Details:

• Application Deadline: 27 November 2024– 17:00 GMT

• Starting period of award: Between 1 January 2025 and 31 March 2025
• Duration of award: 12 months
• Level of award: Up to £120,000 for 12 months (with Full Economic Costing at 80%)

Read more and apply.

About the event:

Join us on day 2 of the World Without Hunger Conference for our investment forum, themed “Mobilizing Investments for Sustainable Food Security Initiatives”. This event aims to connect project owners with investors to bridge the gap in sustainable food security initiatives. The investment forum provides a platform for governments, SMEs, and startups to pitch innovative projects related to food security and sustainable agricultural practices to potential investors.

The goal is to generate investment leads and facilitate immediate post-forum follow-up. The investment forum will feature four key sessions focusing on different aspects of agribusiness and sustainable development:

• including agribusiness infrastructure parks,
• digital technology for agribusiness productivity,
• energy efficiency, and renewable energy,
• and sustainable agricultural opportunities.

Call for Proposals

We are inviting proposals for innovative projects in:

• sustainable agricultural practices,
• agro-processing,
• and food security.

Selected projects will have the opportunity to present their ideas to a diverse group of investors at the forum and gain visibility on the Invest in ACP platform for extended digital promotion.

Benefits

Presenting at the investment forum offers:

• increased visibility,
• targeted networking opportunities,
• instant feedback from industry experts,
• potential funding for projects,
• and the ability to contribute to global sustainable development goals.

Proposals not selected for presentation will still be showcased on the Invest in ACP platform for continued online promotion.

Who Can Apply?

Applications are open to:

• large-scale greenfield projects,
• medium-range enterprises,
• start-ups, and entrepreneurs in the field of sustainable agriculture.

Different types of projects will attract different types of investors, ranging from development finance institutions to venture capital and angel investors.

About the Program:

The British Academy’s Global Professorships are prestigious awards aimed at attracting established scholars from around the world to work in the United Kingdom on innovative research projects. These awards provide an opportunity for researchers to undertake ambitious, cutting-edge research that breaks new ground in the humanities and social sciences.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for a Global Professorship, applicants must meet certain criteria:

• Hold a doctoral degree or have equivalent research experience
• Be employed outside the United Kingdom on a permanent contract
• Have a strong track record in their field or demonstrate exceptional promise
• Be willing to take up an unpaid leave of absence or long-term secondment at an eligible UK institution
• Have the support of a senior member of their proposed UK host institution

Aims:

• Fund high-quality original research
• Attract international researchers to the UK
• Contribute to the research goals of UK host institutions
• Encourage collaborations and innovation within the research community

Funding and Duration

• Each award is expected to run for four years, with a starting date to be agreed upon with the British Academy.
• The Academy will provide up to £900,000 per award to support the research project.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online through the British Academy’s Grant Management System, Flexi-Grant®. The deadline for submitting applications and securing approval from a UK host institution is Wednesday 23 October 2024 at 17:00 BST. Read for details.

About the Program:

The British Academy offers Mid-Career Fellowships to support outstanding researchers in the humanities and social sciences. These fellowships aim to provide researchers with the opportunity to focus on completing major research projects and promote public engagement with their work. The primary goal of the Mid-Career Fellowships is to support individual researchers with excellent research proposals and promote public understanding and engagement with the humanities and social sciences.

Eligibility:

• Researchers at various career stages: including early-career, established, mid-career, and postdoctoral researchers

• Applicants must be employed at a UK-based university, Higher Education institution, or Independent Research Organisation.

• The Academy is particularly interested in supporting mid-career scholars who have already made significant contributions to their field.

• Eligibility is not based on age but on the applicant’s academic achievements and communication skills.

Timeline:

Successful applicants will have the opportunity to dedicate six to 12 months to their research projects, free from their normal academic and administrative commitments.

Scope of the Award:

Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate how their research will contribute to advances in understanding within their field and engage a broad audience.

Funding:

The Mid-Career Fellowships are funded under the Full Economic Costing (FEC) framework, with the Academy contributing 80% of the total cost. The salary for Mid-Career Fellows is capped at £80,000, and the total award value is not expected to exceed £152,000. Fellowships can be held for a minimum of six months up to a maximum of twelve months.

Application Process:

The British Academy uses a two-stage application process for the Mid-Career Fellowships. In the first Outline Stage, applicants provide information about their research proposal, publications, and academic commitments. Detailed costing information is not required at this stage. Employing institutions must approve applications by the deadline, after which successful applicants will be invited to submit a full application in January.

Apply by: 21 Aug 2024 – 17:00 BST.

About the Program:

The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is currently accepting applications for its Fellowship program aimed at supporting outstanding scholarship in the humanities and interpretive social sciences. The program provides funding for research and writing projects for scholars at various career stages.

Application Deadline:

Applications must be submitted online through the ACLS online application system by 9:00 PM EDT on September 25, 2024. Read more information about the Fellowship.

Fellowship Details:

• Maximum award: $60,000
• Tenure: six to twelve months for full-time research and/or writing between July 1, 2025, and July 1, 2026, with completion by December 31, 2026.
• Fellowship open to scholars at all postdoctoral career stages with a PhD in humanities or interpretive social sciences by the deadline.

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be US citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous individuals, DACA recipients, asylees, or refugees.
• Foreign nationals residing in the US for three or more years before the application deadline are also eligible.
• Applicants must have a PhD in humanities or interpretive social sciences by the application deadline or demonstrate equivalent scholarly expertise.

Application Guidelines:

• Completed application form.
• Proposal (no more than five pages, double-spaced).
• Work plan, bibliography, publications list, and personal statement.
• Writing sample (no more than five pages, single-spaced).
• No reference letters required for the 2024-25 competition cycle.

Evaluation Criteria:

• Potential to advance the field of study.
• Quality and innovativeness of the proposal.
• Feasibility of the project.
• Scholarly record and career trajectory.
• Contribution to inclusive excellence in scholarship.

ACLS/New York Public Library Fellowships

ACLS may award residential fellowships in conjunction with The New York Public Library’s Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers. This opportunity does require a separate application, due by 5 pm Eastern Daylight Time, Friday, September 27, 2024. ACLS/NYPL fellowships are subfellowships within the ACLS Fellowship program; they have the same eligibility requirements, application form, and schedule. The only additional proviso is that these residential fellowships will be granted to scholars whose projects will benefit from research in the NYPL’s Stephen A. Schwarzman Building.

Please Note: Because this is a joint fellowship, applicants for ACLS/NYPL residential fellowships must also apply to the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers at the NYPL. The application for the NYPL competition is available here. The deadline for application and three letters of recommendation is 5 pm Eastern Daylight Time, Friday, September 27, 2024.

• Partnership with The New York Public Library’s Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers.
• Tenure from September 2025 to May 2026.
• Stipend of $85,000 for residential fellowships within the ACLS Fellowship program.

Supporting Documents and Resources

• “Writing Proposals for ACLS Fellowship Competitions” by Christina M. Gillis
• Learn more about the awardees of the 2023-24 competition here.

About the Fellowship:

The Pulitzer Center’s AI Accountability Fellowship aims to support investigative reporting projects that explore the impacts, ethical concerns, and regulatory issues surrounding AI systems. The Center is seeking to recruit eight to ten journalists, especially from underrepresented communities, to report on the effects of algorithmic and automated systems in their regions. Projects focusing on transparency, governance, and financial accountability in relation to AI are particularly encouraged.

Who can apply?

• Journalists worldwide, especially from underrepresented communities
• This year we are seeking to support at least one project on transparency and governance in relation to AI.

Duration and Benefits:

• Ten-month Fellowship will commence in September 2024.
• Selected journalists will be provided with up to $20,000 in financial support to conduct their reporting projects.
• Fellows will have access to mentorship, training, and a community of peers to enhance their investigative work.

Requirements:

• Selected journalists are expected to participate in monthly meetings, engage with other Fellows, and share methodologies and lessons learned
• Collaboration and active participation in training sessions are mandatory components.

*Journalists unable to fulfill these requirements can apply for AI Reporting Grants instead.

Read more information about the Program

Apply by 10 August 2024, 11:59pm EST.

Welcome to the Traineeship with BBC Radio 1!

During this 8-week paid placement, you will receive in-house training from BBC Radio 1 and the prestigious BBC Academy. You will have the opportunity to work across different departments and collaborate with multiple teams, gaining a 360 view of what it’s like to work at an award-winning national broadcaster.

Why are you a good fit for this role?

• If you are passionate about the vibrant music and culture of BBC Radio 1
• Or you are already involved in creating your own podcasts, broadcasting radio shows, or curating playlists, then this placement is for you.

Who we are looking for?

• Proactive individuals with a positive, ‘can do’ attitude
• Who are eager to dive into hands-on experiences across all areas at Radio 1, from music teams and live radio shows to social media, visual content, and commissioning.
• Qualifications or prior experience in radio are not necessary, this opportunity is for those at the beginning of their media career.
• You must be 18 or older, have the legal right to work in the UK full time, and be available for the full 8-week placement period in London from 7th October – 29th November 2024.

About the Program:

LinkedIn Ad Grants Program provides free LinkedIn ads and marketing consultation to nonprofits to help build awareness, connect with key stakeholders, recruit program participants, and so much more.

Program areas:

The Program currently supports organizations focusing on:

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion;
• Workforce Development and Economic Opportunity for Professionals Overcoming Barriers;
• Environmental Sustainability.

Please note that we are not accepting applications from organizations serving other focus areas at this time.

Duration:

Our program now operates on a one granting period per year basis, covering September 2024 to June 2025. Ad Grants awarded during this period must be utilized in full by or before June 30th, 2025.

Note: If your organization does not align with the specified criteria, we encourage you to apply in the future when the program may be a better fit.

Deadline: 12 August, 2024.

Read more information and apply here.

About the Program:

The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) HBCU Faculty Fellowship and Grant Program aims to support faculty at Historically Black College or University. (Please consult this list to determine whether your institution is eligible.) in their research endeavors by providing grants and fellowships tailored to the needs of these institutions.

There are two types of awards available through the program:

1. Grants of up to $10,000 for research project development, with a grant term of 12 to 15 months.
2. Fellowships of up to $50,000 to support sustained time and engagement with a significant research project, with an award term of 15 to 27 months.

Details:

• ACLS will award up to 12 grants and up to eight fellowships.
• Applicants are encouraged to choose the award type that best aligns with their research goals and professional commitments.
• The funds can be used for anything necessary to advance the project.
• In addition to the stipend, awardees will have access to networking and mentorship opportunities that support their scholarly goals.
• Each award also includes an institutional grant of $2,500 to the recipient’s home institution to enhance humanities programming or infrastructure.
• ACLS offers support for applicants through informational webinars, office hours, and feedback on draft applications.

ACLS HBCU Faculty Fellowship Program:

• Stipend: $30,000 to $50,000 fellowships to be used for semester or year-long research leaves, summer salary, or course releases, and any other activities that advance the proposed project, including (but not limited to) travel to collections or conferences, research and editorial support, and child- or eldercare costs.
• The award term runs from June 1, 2025, to August 31, 2027
• The deadline for submitting through the ACLS online fellowship administration system (ofa.acls.org) is no later than 9:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, November 6, 2024.

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be employed primarily as instructors at an institution designated as an Historically Black College or University. Applicants do not need to be appointed full-time and do not need to be on the tenure-track. Part-time and adjunct instructors are welcome to apply. All awardees must remain employed at an accredited HBCU for the duration of the award term.
• Have an MA or PhD in the humanities or related social sciences that was conferred by the application deadline.
• Projects should focus on humanities or social science topics in higher education settings and incorporate original research.
• We especially welcome applications from faculty whose perspectives have been historically underrepresented in the academy, including (but not limited to) Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, and Indigenous scholars from around the world; people with disabilities; queer, trans, and gender nonconforming people; and people of diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
• We encourage applications from all types of institutions represented among HBCUs, including both two-year and four-year degree-granting institutions.

Application should include:

• Completed application form (this includes basic biographical information, as well as short-answer questions describing your project, teaching and service responsibilities, and institutional context).
• A brief personal statement describing your journey as a scholar and how personal experience, scholarly influences, and broader research interests inform your proposed project (one page, double spaced).
• Proposal detailing project context and goals, work already undertaken, and resources needed to complete project (no more than five pages, double spaced, including any footnotes or endnotes, and any images).
• A bibliography of up to two pages (single spaced, with separate sections detailing primary sources – if applicable – and secondary literature).
• A one-page workplan detailing work to be conducted during award tenure. (Please review the suggested guidelines for this application component.)
• A basic budget. (ACLS provides a sample template for reference.)

Apply and read more information about the FELLOWSHIP Program

ACLS Project Grants for HBCU Faculty:

• Up to $10,000 stipend for project activities
• 12-15 months tenure starting June 1, 2025
• Additional $2,500 grant to home institution
• $500 grant for finalists
• Applications due November 6, 2024
• Notifications in late March 2025

Use of Grant Funds:

• Research, teaching, and professional development support
• Course releases, travel, publications, collaborations, community engagement

Eligibility:

• Instructors at Historically Black College or University with MA or PhD in humanities or related social sciences
• Must participate in networking events
• Projects must address humanities or social sciences topics in higher education

Evaluation Criteria:

• Engaging with field of study
• Quality of proposal
• Feasibility of project
• Appropriateness for funding type
• Contribution to inclusive excellence

Application should include:

• Completed application form (this includes basic biographical information, as well as short-answer questions regarding your journey as a scholar, research interests, teaching responsibilities, and institutional context).
• Proposal detailing the project’s research base and goals; work already undertaken (if any); and resources needed to complete the project (no more than two pages double spaced including any footnotes or endnotes).
• Optional: Up to one page of images or figures, if needed.
• A brief personal statement describing your journey as a scholar and how personal experience, scholarly influences, and broader research interests inform your proposed project (one page, double spaced).
• A bibliography (one page, single spaced, with separate sections detailing primary sources – if applicable – and secondary literature).
• A one-page workplan detailing work to be conducted during award tenure. (Review the suggested guidelines for this application component.)
• A basic budget. (ACLS provides a sample template for reference.)

Apply and read more information about the GRANT Program

About the OECD:

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation comprised of 38 member countries, that works to build better policies for better lives. Our mission is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. The Directorate for Education and Skills (EDU) leads the Organisation’s work to help member and non-member countries achieve high-quality learning for all, design better skills policies, and turn them into jobs and growth.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Deputy Director with:

• strong public policy skills
• strategic thinking
• and leadership abilities to advance the OECD’s education initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have experience:

• managing complex programs and budgets,
• leading international teams,
• and contributing to global discussions on education issues.

Details:

Contract duration: 3-year fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.

Salary: starting from 13,645.46 EUR per month

Deadline: Monday 19 August 2024 at 23h59 (CEST).

Application in English

Application in French

Requirements for the role:

• An advanced university degree in education, economics, statistics or another relevant discipline
• Extensive senior-level management experience, gained in a national administration, research institute, or international organisation or the private sector.
• Proven leadership on education and skills policy issues and ability to deliver policy advice to senior policy-makers.
• Very good knowledge of current national and international policy challenges in OECD countries.
• A proven record of conducting relations at senior level and within a political decision-making environment.
• Languages: Excellent written and oral command of, and ability to draft policy, analytical and technical papers in at least one of the OECD’s two official languages (English and French), and working knowledge of, or willingness to learn, the other. Other languages are an asset to engage with the global reach of the Directorate.

Major Responsibilities:

The Deputy Director will work closely with the Director to coordinate and manage the Directorate’s work, engage with committees and expert groups, and drive collaboration with other OECD areas. This role requires the ability to provide intellectual leadership, strategic direction, and represent the OECD at international events.

Strategic Leadership:

• Support the advancement of the strategic orientations of the Secretary-General, in particular as they relate to education and skills.
• Identify new strategic priorities, develop high-impact policy advice.
• Lead activities and advance collaboration within EDU, with other parts of the Organisation and with other Organisations in order to enhance the OECD’s position as a leading player in comparative educational and skills policy analysis.
• Contribute to the development of medium and long-term strategies in education and skills.
• Work with the Director on the planning, orientation, oversight and control of the Directorate’s activities.
• Ensure the global impact of the OECD’s education and skills work, including through increased engagement with key partners.

Representation and liaison

• Promote co-ordination and collaboration with the Secretary-General’s Office and other Directorates, ensuring effective relations with the Council’s Standing Committees, working parties, expert groups, and permanent delegations.
• Represent the OECD at high-level meetings and conferences involving senior policy makers and representatives of business, labour, academia, NGOs, and the media. Lead high-level missions to OECD and non-OECD economies.
• Establish and maintain high-level close contacts with national authorities, the private sector, academia, research institutes, and the media.
• Act on behalf of the Director in his absence.

Management and co-ordination

• Contribute actively as a member of the senior management team of the Directorate and the OECD.
• Adhere to and promote the highest professional standards and the ethical principles of the OECD’s Code of Conduct in all internal and external matters.
• Lead the development of talent in EDU as well as the effective use and allocation of talent across projects and divisions.
• Mobilise and secure voluntary funding from a variety of sources to support all the main policy areas of the Directorate’s work.
• Co-ordinate inter-directorate projects and foster collaboration and joint work with other parts of the OECD in which the Directorate is involved, particularly in horizontal projects of strategic priority.
• Contribute to corporate management reforms and initiatives

All applications are screened based on the criteria for the position. For candidates who are screened-in, written tests and/or video-recorded interviews are foreseen between September and October 2024, and panel interviews are tentatively planned for end October 2024. A leadership assessment will also be requested for candidates in the final selection stage.