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UN/WFP INNOVATION CHALLENGE: RELIEF & RESILIENCE (UP TO USD 100,000 IN EQUITY-FREE FUNDING)

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LOCATION: Germany 

This edition of the WFP Innovation Challenge seeks to identify and support disruptive social innovations that address key challenges in the fight against hunger. They are particularly interested in solutions for humanitarian assistance and supply chain resilience, as we aim to ensure that every donor dollar goes further in addressing hunger while reducing the need for ration cuts. 

ELIGIBILITY:

If you are a start-up…

Your start-up must be incorporated at the time of application. It can be for profit or not-for-profit.

Your innovation must at least be at the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) stage. Proof-of-concept and initial traction is preferred.

Your solution should be financially viable.

Your proposal must show how working with WFP will serve your long-term strategy.

If you are a WFP employee…

Your team must have evidence of Country Office support and management buy-in.

You are encouraged to apply, regardless of your contract type or function.

We accept applications from WFP employees who are collaborating with NGOs, government or private sectors.

BENEFIT:

Funding: Apply to receive up to USD 100,000 in equity-free funding, with further funding dependent upon progress and measurable achievement of key targets

Access to WFP Operations: Successful teams will work with WFP’s global network of partners and field operations across more than 120 countries and territories; Teams may also qualify for further funding and support if they are scaling innovations that have proven their concepts and value for social impact.

Hands-On Support: You’ll have the chance to work with technical and industry mentors who will provide guidance and accelerate your progress. Selected social innovations will participate in a three to five days long WFP Innovation Bootcamp and Pitch Event

Networking: Teams will be able to tap into and leverage our strong network of public, private, and government partners to accelerate implementation

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LUCE/ACLS DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIPS IN AMERICAN ART

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Application Deadline: 9:00 PM EDT, October 30, 2024.

LOCATION: USA

ACLS invites applications for Luce/ACLS Dissertation Fellowships in American Art, which support graduate students pursuing research on the history of art and visual culture of the United States, including all aspects of Native American art, and who are at any stage of PhD dissertation research or writing. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants must:

be a doctoral student at a university in the United States in art history or a related field, such as Native American and Indigenous studies, ethnic studies, or African American studies. (Students preparing theses for the Master of Fine Arts degree are not eligible.)

have a dissertation focused on a topic in the history of the visual arts of the United States, including all facets of Native American art. Projects should be focused foremost on the art object and/or image and employ an art-historical or visual studies approach.

have completed all requirements for the PhD except the dissertation before beginning fellowship tenure.

have not previously applied for this fellowship more than once.

be a US citizen, permanent resident, Indigenous person residing in the United States through rights associated with the Jay Treaty of 1794, DACA recipient, asylee, refugee, or individual granted Temporary Protected Status in the United States.

BENEFIT:

The total award of $42,000 includes a stipend and additional funds for travel and research. This program is made possible by the generous support of the Henry Luce Foundation.

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