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THE BRITISH ACADEMY GLOBAL INNOVATION FELLOWSHIPS: CARNEGIE ENDOWMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACE

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Application Deadline: 27 November 2024, 17:00 GMT.

LOCATION: United Kingdom

The objective of the Global Innovation Fellowships is to provide opportunities to UK-based early- and mid-career researchers from across the humanities and social sciences to develop their skills, networks and careers in the creative and cultural, public, private and policy sectors to address challenges that require innovative approaches and solutions. Through the Global Innovation Fellowships, 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.

ELIGIBILITY:

There are no preconceived ideas about the disciplinary background of the award holder, but the applicant will need to demonstrate a solid understanding of the relevant issues, including the applicable policy landscape and the systemic challenges that it faces. Language skills where relevant are desirable but not essential.

Eligible applicants must be ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom with a current long-term appointment that will continue for at least as long as the period of the award. You must be an early-career or mid-career researcher based at an institution in the UK (e.g., a Higher Education Institution [HEI] or Independent Research Organisation [IRO]), from disciplines within the Humanities and Social Sciences that is listed as an approving-organisation in the British Academy’s grant management system, Flexi-Grant. This institution will be issued the Terms and Conditions of the award, if successful

BENEFIT:

The Academy is offering up to two one-year fellowships hosted in Carnegie’s offices in the USA (Washington, DC, or California). These are offered as awards for up to £150,000 for 12 months in duration (with Full Economic Costing at 80%).

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FCMB 2024 AGRITECH HACKATHON AND VENTURE BUILDING, SPONSORED BY FMO

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Application Deadline: September 5, 2024

LOCATION: Nigeria

The 2024 AgriTech Hackathon and Venture Building Program supported by FMO is designed to search out, identify, and groom early-stage businesses across Africa.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible for the FCMB Hackathon and Venture Building Program 2024, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Stage of Idea:Your business idea should be in the early stages of development.

Team:You should have a team with a mix of skills and experience relevant to building an Agritech business. This could include experience in agriculture, technology, business development, and marketing.

Passion for Agriculture:You should have a strong passion for agriculture and a desire to make a positive impact in the industry.

Commitment:You should be committed to participating fully in the program and working hard to develop your venture.

Legal:Be a legally registered company either as a business name or limited, individual teams of hackers are also encouraged to apply to the hackathon.

BENEFIT:

Monetary Prize: Each winning team will receive a significant financial reward, offering a substantial boost to advance their innovative health solutions. The total prize value is equal to 23,000,000 Naira.

Venture Building Opportunity: Winners will have the chance to engage in a 4-weeks Venture Building program. This unique program will leverage best-in-class product development methodology and business advisory to ship fast and sell faster.

Trophy: In recognition of their exceptional talent, each winning team will be honoured with a commemorative plaque, symbolising their achievement and excellence in the Agri-Sector.

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