THE MAMA LADDER HIGH FIVE INTERNATIONAL GRANTS FOR MOMS

Application Deadline: 30 September, 2023

LOCATION: USA

The Mama Ladder has helped mom business owners climb higher with the #HighFiveGrant. The Mama Ladder helps ambitious mom entrepreneurs grow their business. This is an international grant program. Mothers who own businesses, from any country, are welcome to apply!

ELIGIBILITY:

For fall 2023, there are four simple requirements:

You ARE A MOM! This grant is exclusively for women caregivers with human child(ren) of all ages. If your children are adults, we say: “Once a mom, always a mom.” This grant also welcomes first-time expecting moms, stepmoms, and foster moms.

You own at least 50% of a for-profit product or service-based business and are serious about growth.

You can verify earning business revenue in the past 12 months.

You know the WHY behind your business, and will share it with the world. (See the #HighFiveGrant examples!)

BENEFIT:

GRAND PRIZE

$10,000 USD GRANT

(Includes a giant vanity check!)

+ $1,000 credit for your office furniture at Walker Edison

+ One-hour strategy meeting with Product Marketing House ($6,000 value)

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COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY CLIMATE SCHOOL POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP

Application Deadline: Wednesday, November 1, 2023 by 5pm Eastern Time

LOCATION: USA

The Climate School Postdoctoral Research program is the premier program in the world for those dedicated to a better understanding of critical scientific and social issues in Climate as well as in global sustainable development. Climate School Postdoctoral Researchers will join multidisciplinary teams of outstanding, committed scientists to advance our scientific understanding of these challenges and develop practical responses to address them. 

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible for the program, candidates must have received their doctoral degrees (Ph.D., M.D. or J.D.) within five years prior to the start of the appointment. All doctoral requirements must be fulfilled and the degree awarded before the start of the appointment. People holding current positions with rank above post-doctoral scientist are not eligible for appointment under university rules. Those holding current post-doc positions should contact our office to determine eligibility. The program is open to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens. Columbia University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

BENEFIT:

Climate School Postdocs will receive an annual salary of $71,640. They are also awarded a research stipend of $12,000 over the two-year term for reimbursable expenses related to the appointment. These funds can be used for relocation and moving expenses, as well as for computers, travel, conference, journal, book, software, equipment, and other research costs.

Columbia University only grants limited-term J1 visas for non-US citizens. Read more information on Columbia’s visa eligibility policies online.

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