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Multinational - Natural Sciences

Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN)

• Objective: To foster global change research in the Asia-Pacific region, increase developing country participation in that research, and strengthen interactions between the science community and policy makers.
• Programmes Offered:
  • Climate Change & Variability
  • Changes in Coastal Zones & Inland Waters
  • Changes in Atmospheric Composition
  • Changes in Terrestrial Ecosystems & Biodiversity
• Range of Support: Average of US $45,000
• Eligibility: Must involve three or more APN Approved Countries, at least two of which are developing countries.
• Duration of Support: Maximum of 3 years but only a limited number of multi-year projects are funded.
• Website: http://www.apn.gr.jp

Earthwatch Institute

• Objective: To promote the sustainable conservation of our natural resources and cultural heritage by creating partnerships among scientists, the general public, educators, and businesses.
• Programmes Offered:
  • For Students
  • For Scientists
  • For Educators
  • Other Grants
  • African Fellowship Programme
  • Developing Country Scientists Initiative
  • Women in Science Initiative
  • Young Scientist Initiative
• Range of Support: Average between $16,000 and $48,000 for one full season
• Eligibility: Doctoral and post-doctoral researchers, or researchers with equivalent scholarship or commensurate life experience.
• Duration of Support: Varies by programme
• Additional Information: Cannot be used for PI salaries, capital equipment, or overhead costs.
• Website: http://www.earthwatch.org

Fulbright Program

• Objective: To increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries.
• Programmes Offered:
  • U.S. Citizen Program
  • Non-U.S. Citizen Program
  • Hubert H. Humphrey Program
  • Study of the U.S. Program
• Range of Support: Varies by programme
• Eligibility: Varies by programme
• Duration of Support: Varies by programme
• Website: http://exchanges.state.gov/education/fulbright

INTAS

• Objective: To support research cooperation between research institutes, universities and industry from the INTAS Members and the Partner countries from the New Independent States of the former Soviet Union (NIS).
• Programmes Offered:
  • Calls for Proposals
  • Research Projects and Networks (with Power of Attorney)
  • Young Scientist Fellowships
  • Innovation Grants
  • Summer School Support
  • Infrastructure Actions
  • Strategic Scientific Workshops
• Range Of Support: Varies by programme
• Eligibility: Information not found
• Duration of Support: Varies by programme; From 8 months to 2 years
• Additional Information: Members are the European Union, the European Community, Bulgaria, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland and Turkey. Partner countries include the New Independent States.
• Website: http://www.intas.be

Sigma Xi - The Scientific Research Society

• Objective: To enhance the health of the research enterprise, foster integrity in science, and promote the public's understanding of science for the purpose of improving the human condition.
• Programmes Offered:
  • Grants-In-Aid of Research
  • William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement
  • John P. McGovern Science and Society Award
  • Young Investigator Award
  • Monie A. Ferst Award
  • Common Wealth Award for Science and Invention
  • Honorary Members
• Range of Support: Varies by programme; $1,000 to $50,000
• Eligibility: Students from any country are eligible to receive funding.
• Duration of Support: Information not found
• Additional Information: A majority of funds are given to dues paying student members of Sigma Xi.
• Website: http://www.sigmaxi.org

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

• Objective: To contribute to peace and security in the world by promoting collaboration among nations through education, science, culture and communication.
• Programmes Offered:
  • UNESCO Fellowships
  • Co-Sponsored Fellowships
  • Participation Programme
• Range of Support: Varies by programme
• Eligibility: Must have exceptional merit, and have demonstrated that they possess outstanding potential
• Duration of Support: Varies by programme
• Website: http://www.unesco.org

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INTAS

• Objective: To support research cooperation between research institutes, universities and industry from the INTAS Members and the Partner countries from the New Independent States of the former Soviet Union (NIS).
• Programmes Offered:
  • Calls for Proposals
  • Research Projects and Networks (with Power of Attorney)
  • Young Scientist Fellowships
  • Innovation Grants
  • Summer School Support
  • Infrastructure Actions
  • Strategic Scientific Workshops
• Range Of Support: Varies by programme
• Eligibility: Information not found
• Duration of Support: Varies by programme; From 8 months to 2 years
• Additional Information: Members are the European Union, the European Community, Bulgaria, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland and Turkey. Partner countries include the New Independent States.
• Website: http://www.intas.be

Sigma Xi - The Scientific Research Society

• Objective: To enhance the health of the research enterprise, foster integrity in science, and promote the public's understanding of science for the purpose of improving the human condition.
• Programmes Offered:
  • Grants-In-Aid of Research
  • William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement
  • John P. McGovern Science and Society Award
  • Young Investigator Award
  • Monie A. Ferst Award
  • Common Wealth Award for Science and Invention
  • Honorary Members
• Range of Support: Varies by programme; $1,000 to $50,000
• Eligibility: Students from any country are eligible to receive funding.
• Duration of Support: Information not found
• Additional Information: A majority of funds are given to dues paying student members of Sigma Xi.
• Website: http://www.sigmaxi.org