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Foundations - Natural Sciences

Source of Funding: Germany
Objective: To strengthen Germany's international cultural relations as well as its potential for efficiency and innovation in science and learning by cross-border and inter-disciplinary collaboration between top-flight researchers
Programmes Offered:
- Fellowships for applicants inside and outside of Germany
- Research Awards
- Award for the friendliest Ausländerbehörde
Range of Support: Varies by programme
Eligibility: Programmes may have age limits.
Duration of Support: Information not found
Additional Information: Allowances for travel, accompanying spouses and children may be granted
Website: http://www.avh.de

Source of Funding: United States
Objective: Aids and promotes such scientific, literary, and educational purposes as may be in the furtherance of the public welfare or tend to promote the well-doing or well-being of mankind.
Programmes Offered:
- Higher Education
- Museums and Art Conservation
- Performing Arts
- Conservation and the Environment
- Population
- Public Affairs
Range of Support: Information not found
Eligibility: Restricted to United States; Not for individuals
Duration of Support: Information not found
Website: http://www.mellon.org

Source of Funding: United States
Objective: A private, independent grantmaking institution dedicated to helping groups and individuals foster lasting improvement in the human condition.
Programmes Offered:
- Human and Community Development
- Global Security & Sustainability
- General Programme
- Macarthur Fellows Programme
- Program-Related Investments
Range of Support: $2,500 to $25 million
Eligibility: Does not support political activities; Does not provide scholarships or tuition assistance for studies; Does not support annual fundraising drives, institutional benefits, honorary functions, or similar projects.
Duration of Support: Varies by programme
Website: http://www.macfound.org

Source of Funding: Canada
Objective: To support programmes that strengthen Canada and enhance the well-being of Canadians.
Programmes Offered:
- Canadian North Programme
- Fresh Water Resources Protection Programme
Range of Support: Varies by programme
Eligibility: Must be sponsored by a registered charitable organization based in the North.
Duration of Support: Supports one year and multi-year grants, but the latter will not be approved during the course of the Programme Review.
Website: http://www.gordonfn.org

Foundations - Health & Social Sciences

Source of Funding: Germany
Objective: To strengthen Germany's international cultural relations as well as its potential for efficiency and innovation in science and learning by cross-border and inter-disciplinary collaboration between top-flight researchers
Programmes Offered:
- Fellowships for applicants inside and outside of Germany
- Research Awards
- Award for the friendliest Ausländerbehörde
Range of Support: Varies by programme
Eligibility: Programmes may have age limits.
Duration of Support: Information not found
Additional Information: Allowances for travel, accompanying spouses and children may be granted
Website: http://www.avh.de

Source of Funding: Poland
Objective: To support Polish science, humanities and technology.
Programmes Offered:
- FNP Annual Awards
- Scholar Grants
- The Annual Stipends for Young Scientists
- Foreign Postdoc Fellowships
- In-country Outgoing Fellowships
- Research Fellowships
- Conference Fellowships
- Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship
- Alexander von Humboldt Polish Honorary Research Fellowship
- Research Fellowships for Scholars from Central and East European Countries
Range of Support: Varies by programme.
Eligibility: Varies by programme.
Duration of Support: Varies by programme.
Website: http://www.fnp.org.pl

Source of Funding: Canada
Objective: To support programmes that strengthen Canada and enhance the well-being of Canadians.
Programmes Offered:
- Canadian North Programme
- Fresh Water Resources Protection Programme
Range of Support: Varies by programme
Eligibility: Must be sponsored by a registered charitable organization based in the North.
Duration of Support: Supports one year and multi-year grants, but the latter will not be approved during the course of the Programme Review.
Website: http://www.gordonfn.org

Foundations - Engineering

Source of Funding: Germany
Objective: To strengthen Germany's international cultural relations as well as its potential for efficiency and innovation in science and learning by cross-border and inter-disciplinary collaboration between top-flight researchers
Programmes Offered:
- Fellowships for applicants inside and outside of Germany
- Research Awards
- Award for the friendliest Ausländerbehörde
Range of Support: Varies by programme
Eligibility: Programmes may have age limits.
Duration of Support: Information not found
Additional Information: Allowances for travel, accompanying spouses and children may be granted
Website: http://www.avh.de

Source of Funding: United States
Objective: Benefiting humanity through the disciplines of science and engineering, medical research and higher education.
Programmes Offered:
- Science Engineering and Liberal Arts Programme
- Medical Research Programme
- Southern California Grant Programme
- Early Learning Programme
Range of Support: Information not found
Eligibility: Not for private Organisations; Project must be in the U.S.
Duration of Support: Information not found
Website: http://www.wmkeck.org

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