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 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.

The UN recruitment process is highly competitive. This article helps you in understanding how to read the vacancy announcements like a UN insider to better tailor your application and prepare for the assessment and interview process.

You’ve just found the perfect job advertised at the UN. The responsibilities described are what you’ve always dreamed of doing. But, it’s a huge list of responsibilities – so which tasks should your application highlight as something you can do really well? Do you need explain that you can do them all? Or should your cover letter explain that you possess the many competencies listed in the vacancy announcement, or the required and desirable work experience?

Read on, and I’ll give you some insider tips to answer these questions and help you develop a winning application strategy for the UN.

When applying to the UN, it helps to understand the big picture. The UN is a public organization and is accountable to the member states who fund it. Those member states, and anyone who works in the UN, is responsible for ensuring the standards set out in the UN Charter are followed, which includes specific provisions that say staff should be recruited for the purpose of “securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.”

What this means in practice is that there is at least one ‘hiring manager’ who selects the best candidate, but this is reviewed by other senior managers as well as human resources staff and often different committees, who are checking that the process was properly followed. All of them need to be able to read your application and your test and interview results and come to the conclusion that recruiting you means they are getting the ‘highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity’. (All the multiple reviews also explain why the process often takes so long).

Key elements of the Vacancy Announcement that should shape your application

One of the key things that is checked is whether your application meets the minimum requirements that are set out in the vacancy announcement. These are spelled out in the sections related to Work Experience and Education in most vacancy announcements. You might want highlight or underline every sentence that says ‘required’ or ‘must have’ to figure out what to focus on at this stage. Don’t worry about the competencies or even the duties and responsibilities too much at this stage.

It is imperative that your application form or profile shows clearly that you have what is required, i.e. that level of university degree (or the degree plus the years of qualifying experience) or sufficient years of experience in the area listed. Don’t leave it up to each reader to interpret whether your work experience is relevant or not. Tailor the description of your past experience to show clearly how it fits the Work Experience requirements, especially by referencing particularly methodologies, software applications or other technical elements listed, and using similar phrases or terminology that you see used in the Work Experience section. Not everyone reading your application is an expert in your field, so make it easy for them to see that you fit all the requirements. If there are ‘desirable’ qualifications that you also meet, then also make sure that this is also clear in your application form.

How important is the cover letter?

Listing how you fit the minimum requirements or the desirable requirement in the cover letter alone is not enough. It has to be crystal clear in the application form or profile. You can use the cover letter to draw the reader’s attention to certain parts of your profile or to highlight if you’ve already done things listed in the responsibilities section. But the cover letter is actually a lot less important than your application form or profile during the recruitment process. So make sure your application form is solid, and anyone reading it comes to the same conclusion that you have the education and experience required in the vacancy announcement.

The logic behind the assessment process

If the reviewers have been convinced that you meet the requirements listed in the vacancy announcement, you will most likely be invited to some form of written test. This may seem a bit strange, but the reality is that vacancies at the UN attract several hundred applicants, if not thousands. There is always a significant number of applicants, who will meet the minimum requirements. Written tests are generally an objective, time efficient way to reduce the list of candidates to a more manageable short list of candidates to be interviewed. They are not intended to trick you however, so generally you will receive instructions in advance that should indicate what they are testing, the format of the test and how much time you need to complete it. Read and follow those instructions carefully.

Preparing for the interview

If you are successful in the written test, you’ll be invited to the interview. UN entities will generally have information, tips or videos on their website about the interviewing processes. If you don’t see it on the website and you don’t see any guidance about the interview format or process in your invitation email, then reach out and ask what kind of interview format will be used.

Most UN entities use structured or competency-based interviews. This generally means that during the interview you will be asked to share examples from your past experience of how you have demonstrated the competencies listed in the vacancy announcement. So now is the time to go back to the vacancy announcement and review the competencies listed.

Take some time before the interview to think about past examples that highlight how you meet those competencies. The Responsibilities section will give you hints about what kinds of examples you should highlight. For example, if there is a competency related to communication and the responsibilities section highlights that you will need to prepare reports or presentations for senior management, then think about some examples to demonstrate your communication skills with senior management. You won’t know the exact question until the interview panel asks it, but if you’ve already done some thinking ahead of time, you will be much faster at responding with a relevant example than if you go into the interview without having done any preparation.

These tips should help you in crafting a winning strategy for the application, test and interview process. Just remember, you are competing against the rest of the world for that job. So take it step by step and tailor each application. And even if you’re not successful on the first try, don’t let it get you down. The competition is fierce and determination is important.

For more support on applying to UN jobs, or career transitions in or outside of the UN, check out one of our experienced career coaches at: https://www.reformworks.org/management-coach-resources

Launched as part of our Nestlé Needs YOUth initiative, our mission is to empower and support young innovators in shaping the future of food. We believe in your potential and want to help you kickstart and grow your own business.

On YEP, you’ll gain access to a wealth of resources, trainings, and guidance to fuel your entrepreneurial journey. Whether you’re looking to learn new skills, grow your ideas, or collaborate with Nestlé on a global scale, we’ve got you covered.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, tap into valuable knowledge, and unlock your full potential.

Register now and let YEP be your launchpad to success!

Register HERE

Violence against women and girls is a pervasive global issue that knows no boundaries, affecting individuals across age groups and social strata. From physical and sexual violence to psychological and economic abuse, its impact hinders the realization of their full potential and perpetuates inequality and discrimination.

In efforts to advance, promote, and accelerate actions to prevent, sustainably address, and end the scourge of this crisis, the African Union is developing the AU Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls, in line with the decisions of the 36th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of AU Heads of State and Government held in 2023.

As young people, your input is crucial in shaping this convention, as young women and girls will be its primary beneficiaries. Your contribution will help create an Africa where women and girls are free from all forms of violence – the Africa that We Want!

Please take 10 minutes to fill out THIS FORM and ensure that your voice is heard and considered in the drafting of this historic convention.

Thank you for your participation in building a safer and more equitable future for all women and girls on the continent.

The Elevating the Voices of Women in Agriculture (EVWA) Campaign aims to raise awareness of the lived realities of women farmers in Africa. With the EVWA Changemakers Campaign and the EVWA Council, the BKMC is on a mission to highlight and galvanize action for the empowerment of women farmers in Africa. Women account for nearly half of the world’s smallholder farmers. In Africa, they produce 70% of the continent’s food. Yet, they are the most vulnerable members of the farming community, facing obstacles in accessing land, finances, education, and more, because of gender inequalities and our changing climate.

Applications Now Open for EVWA Changemakers 2024!

Nominate yourself as a EVWA Changemaker, and gain the exclusive opportunity to be selected as one of the 30 under 30 exceptional young Africans, who lead projects that contribute to the empowerment of women farmers. Gain global visibility, expand your network, and get the chance to win the prestigious $5,000 EVWA Champion Award! As this year’s EVWA Champion, you will also be featured in a professional documentary showcasing you and your initiative. Don’t miss this opportunity—nominate yourself by Sunday, June 30th!

Framework

EVWA Changemakers Campaign

EVWA Changemakers is an annual campaign, which recognizes and gives a platform to exceptional Africans below the age of 30, who lead projects that contribute to the empowerment of women farmers.

Through a call for nomination, inspiring young leaders in the field of women farmers’ empowerment will be selected as EVWA Changemakers and spotlighted on the EVWA webpage. Nominate yourself now to become one of our EVWA Changemakers 2024!

Timeline

Nominations

Call for Applications: Are you empowering women farmers? If YES, it’s time to nominate yourself and/or someone you know whose mission is to elevate the voices of women in agriculture in Africa.

• Nominations: 10 – 30 June 2024
• Notifications: 18 – 26 July 2024

Promotion

Campaign Launch: It’s your time to shine! In August 2024, we will launch a campaign for our EVWA Changemakers to recognize their efforts and initiatives that empower women farmers.

• Promotion: August 2024

EVWA Champion

Documentary Filming: Seize the opportunity to become the EVWA Champion! Our selected Champion will be chosen by a panel of experts and will have their remarkable journey and project in Africa featured in a documentary film.

• EVWA Champion: September 2024

COP29

Shine and Scale! It’s time to announce the EVWA Champion! The tailored documentary production will feature at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan and the Champion will receive $5,000 in seed funding to scale their project.

• COP29: November 2024

EVWA Champion

The EVWA Changemaker, leading the most innovative and inspiring project, is announced and recognized as the EVWA Champion. With the title of EVWA Champion comes a $5,000 seed-funding award to scale the impact of this project. The EVWA Champion will also receive the unique opportunity to be part of an exciting multimedia documentary production and social media campaign. We will publish this documentary through our channels as well as at key events such as COPs and more to spotlight the EVWA Champion as a best practice example.

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EVWA Champion 2023 – Njieforti Princewill Gana

The EVWA Champion of 2023 is Njieforti, Founder and CEO of SustainAfric. He empowers widowed women farmers in Tiko, Subdivision in Cameroon with training on climate-smart agricultural practices, specifically snail farming. We wish him the best of luck with the next steps of their initiative.

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EVWA Champion 2022 – Lilian Nakigozi

The EVWA Champion of 2022 is Lilian Nakigozi, Founder and CEO of Women Smiles Uganda. She was chosen out of hundreds of nominations recognized for their inspiring initiative, empowering women farmers on the African continent. We wish her the best of luck with the next steps of her initiative.

EVWA Council

The EVWA Council fosters dialogue between women farmers from Africa, young changemakers, and institutional players in the fields of gender, agriculture, and climate change.

Composed of 11 experts from academia, international organizations, NGOs, and governmental representatives, the EVWA Council will work with women smallholder farmers and young changemakers to include their perspectives in policy recommendations to tackle the main challenges women smallholder farmers face. Meet our EVWA Council Members below!

Apply for EVWA 2024 HERE

The Asia Foundation Development Fellows program is now accepting applications for the 2025 cohort. This prestigious program is designed for highly talented Asian individuals under the age of 40 to enhance their leadership skills, knowledge of Asian development, professional networks, and international exposure. This year, the program focuses on Climate Action, emphasizing the need for innovative solutions to address climate change.

Program Highlights:

• Spring 2025 Leadership Training Program and Study Tour:
  • Location: Nepal
  • Dates: February 17-28, 2025
  • Features: Leadership training, site visits, and sessions on self-awareness and wellness.
• Fall 2025 Leadership Dialogue and Exchange Program:
  • Location: United States
  • Dates: October 6-17, 2025
  • Features: Policy discussions, leadership development, and networking opportunities.
• Professional Development Award:
  • Amount: Up to $5,000 per Fellow
  • Purpose: Support personalized plans for leadership and professional growth.
• Executive Coaching & Mentoring:
  • One-on-one executive coaching sessions.
  • Mentorship tailored to each Fellow’s background and interests.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Demonstrated experience and commitment to climate action.
• Proven leadership in professional fields or communities.
• Under 40 years of age by January 1, 2025.
• Fluent in English.
• Able to participate in all program components.
• Eligible to secure a visa for travel to the United States.
• Resident national or citizen of eligible countries in Asia and the Pacific.

Selection Process:

The selection process is highly competitive, involving thorough evaluation by The Asia Foundation and a distinguished committee. Fellows are chosen based on merit, without regard to gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, ethnic background, marital status, or financial need.

Application Timeline:

• June 10 to July 29, 2024: Application period
• August to November 2024: Internal review
• November to December 2024: Final selection and announcement

Contact: For inquiries, email development.fellows@asiafoundation.org.

Apply HERE

The Future of Work Research Initiative, funded by the International Research Development Center (IDRC) and implemented by a hub managed by the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) in collaboration with the Bureau d’analyses macro-économiques of the Institut sénégalais de recherches agricoles (ISRA-BAME) and other partners, aims to address the knowledge gaps in West and Central Africa concerning technological adoption and digitalization. The initiative seeks to understand the future of work challenges in the region.

AIM OF FUTURE OF WORK

The primary objectives of the hub include generating high-quality research, promoting evidence-based policymaking, and enhancing regional capacity, with a particular emphasis on social protection to uplift marginalized groups socio-economically. Additionally, the initiative endeavors to explore strategies for climate change mitigation in West and Central Africa.

This initiative is part of the FutureWORKS Collective, a five-year interdisciplinary Southern-led research endeavor dedicated to studying the future of work in the Global South.

Apply before : July 31, 2024

Learn more here