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UNDEF - Invites civil society organizations to submit proposals for funding for projects to advance and support democracy

Posted by Unknown Monday, November 14, 2011 0 comments
 Closing Date: December 31,2011:


Application Process:
UNDEF has developed a robust selection process which is highly rigorous and competitive. The various further stages of the selection process include:

1. Online Project Proposal System (OPPS)

The Online Project Proposal System (OPPS) is an on-line system that allows prospective grantees to submit their applications to UNDEF electronically. The OPPS can be accessed at the UNDEF website at www.un.org/democracyfund. Applications can only be submitted through our OPPS during the appliation period in the Fall. All applications must be completed in English or French. Applications submitted by e-mail, regular post, facsimile, diplomatic or UN pouch, hand or courier delivery or any other channel will NOT be considered.

2. “Long” Short-List

Proposals are subjected to a thorough process of assessment, quality control and due diligence. An initial examination by a team of independent assessors is conducted, a process in which all applications are judged on their inherent quality and scored according to the following criteria:
  • The project promotes the objectives of UNDEF
  • The project draws on the United Nations comparative advantage
  • The project will have a significant impact
  • The project will encourage inclusiveness
  • The project will enhance gender equality
  • The project has strong prospects for successful implementation
  • The applicant organization has a strong track record
  • The project is technically sound in conception and presentation
  • The project represents good value for money
  • The project has strong prospects of sustainability beyond the project duration.
The UNDEF team then narrows down the list to 200-300 of the highest scoring projects. In doing so, the global and regional projects is considered separately from the various national project proposals and are considered within the respective global and regional baskets.

3. Short-List

This list is then be examined by the Fund’s Programme Consultative Group -- comprising the Department of Political Affairs, the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, the UN Development Programme, the UN Development Fund for Women and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime -- in consultation with United Nations Resident Coordinators in each country concerned were invited.

This process of quality control results in a short list which is submitted to the Advisory Board for discussion, from which a list of proposed projects is recommended to the United Nations Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon. The Board has 19 members, composed of Member States, representatives appointed by the Secretary General including representatives from civil society and the Executive Director of the UN Office for Partnerships.
IThe results are moderated to ensure that the short list maintains a satisfactory regional balance. UNDEF will reserve at least 70% of its programmable resources in each funding round for projects taking place in one country and will allocate no more than 30% to global/regional projects.While applications from all countries will be considered, strong preference will be given to applicants from countries and regions where the challenges of democracy are more critical. Please read the UNDEF Proposal Guidelines for further information.

4. Secretary-General

The Secretary-General, assisted by the Deputy Secretary-General, Dr Asha-Rose Migiro, takes the final decision on the basis of recommendations from the Advisory Board.

5. Project Document

Decisions on the selection of projects to be funded are considered “approvals in principle”. Final approval depends upon successful finalisation of a full project document. The project document must be completed within 6 weeks of the notification of the “approval in principle”. Failure of the applicant to comply with this deadline may result in UNDEF not going ahead with the grant. Extended deadlines may be granted on an exceptional basis to especially complex projects by UNDEF Office.

By early June, all successful short-listed applicants are notified at the electronic address indicated in their application, unless otherwise advised on the UNDEF website. UNDEF does not have the resources to individually advise unsuccessful applicants.

In view of the large numbers of project proposals, we request applicants to be patient and not email the UNDEF team asking for progress reports on their particular application. Please consult the website for updates on the project selection process. 

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UNESCO - Call for applications for technical assistance missions: Strengthening the Governance of Culture in Developing Countries

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Closing  Date: November 24,2011:

UNESCO launches a new international call for applications for technical assistance missions in the framework of a project funded by the European Union (EU), aiming to strengthen the system of governance for culture in developing countries.
These missions will be based on the needs and priorities of the beneficiary countries and will be undertaken by top experts in the field of cultural policies. The missions will support the beneficiary countries in their efforts to establish legal, regulatory and/or institutional frameworks and/or introduce policies that address the role of culture in social and economic development, particularly through the cultural industries.
Which countries can apply?
  • Developing countries Parties to the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural expressions; that are
  • Eligible beneficiary countries under the EU thematic programme “Investing in People”.
Public authorities and institutions from eligible countries can submit applications for technical assistance missions to UNESCO. They will then be evaluated and selected according to established criteria.
This project contributes directly to the implementation of the 2005 Convention and aims to reinforce the role of culture as a vector for sustainable development and poverty reduction. 

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http://www.unesco.org/new/en/culture/themes/cultural-diversity/cultural-expressions/programmes/technical-assistance/beneficiary-countries/call-for-applications/
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NIH Grant Program 2012: HIV Incidence Assays with Improved Specificity (R01)

Posted by Unknown Saturday, November 12, 2011 0 comments
The purpose of this FOA is to stimulate the development of cost-effective assays and algorithms with improved specificity and reliability for determining HIV incidence.  Ideally, the assay would be accurate for diverse HIV-1 subtypes and could be performed in resource limited settings. 
Reliable identification of recently infected persons (within the last 12 months) is essential to derive accurate seroincidence estimates. This information is critical for the design and implementation of HIV prevention trials.  For all HIV prevention trials, whether a vaccine, microbicide, oral pre-exposure prophylaxis agent, or another intervention(s) is used, an accurate assessment of HIV incidence in the proposed study population is necessary in order to calculate the required sample size and study duration and thus to determine the feasibility of the trial.  For population level prevention trials, an HIV incidence measure is essential for determining the outcome.  Additionally, improved methods for detecting recent infections and for distinguishing recent infections from chronic infections are needed (Report of The UNAIDS/WHO Working Group on Global HIV/AIDS and STI Surveillance) for HIV therapeutic trials aimed at determining the effect of early intervention.
Current means of estimating HIV incidence are inadequate  The indirect approach, based on the measurement of prevalence in repeated cross sectional surveys, is logistically challenging, takes years to conduct and is difficult to standardize over time.  Conversely, direct measurement of incidence through the prospective follow-up of a cohort of HIV-negative persons is very costly and the findings are difficult to generalize beyond the population selected.
Measurement of HIV incidence using current serological methods has also been unsatisfactory.  Efforts to use the BED Assay in combination with other measures to improve overall specificity are a significant improvement, but they are complex and cost-prohibitive in most settings. The development of a cheaper, faster, more accurate HIV incidence assay would greatly benefit the design and implementation of HIV prevention research and likewise be of value to HIV surveillance programs.
The objective of this research program is to promote the identification of biomarkers that can be used to develop HIV incidence assays with improved specificity.  Such biomarkers might be based on the evolution of specific viral parameters or host immune responses in the first year after HIV infection.  Methods must then be developed for utilizing the biomarker(s) to identify incident cases in a highly accurate, cost-effective assay. 

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http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-12-012.html#_Section_I._Funding
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USDA Grant Program 2012: Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants Program (BRAG)

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The purpose of the BRAG program is to support the generation of new information that will assist Federal regulatory agencies in making science-based decisions about the effects of introducing into the environment genetically engineered organisms (GE), including plants, microorganisms (including fungi, bacteria, and viruses), arthropods, fish, birds, mammals and other animals excluding humans. Investigations of effects on both managed and natural environments are relevant. The BRAG program accomplishes its purpose by providing Federal regulatory agencies with scientific information relevant to regulatory issues. See RFA for details.
Special Notation
Who Is Eligible to Apply

  • 1862 Land-Grant Institutions

  • 1890 Land-Grant Institutions

  • 1994 Land-Grant Institutions

  • For-profit Organizations Other Than Small Businesses

  • Hispanic-Serving Institutions

  • Independent School Districts

  • Native American Tribal Orgs, not Federally recognized Tribal Governments

  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS status, other than Institutions of Higher Ed

  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) IRS status, other than Institutions of Higher Ed

  • Other or Additional Information (See below)

  • Private Institutions of Higher Ed

  • Small Business

  • State Agricultural Experiment Stations

  • State Controlled Institutions of Higher Ed

  • State Governments

    • More Information on Eligibility
    Applications may be submitted by any United States public or private research or educational institution or organization. Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project.

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    http://www.nifa.usda.gov/funding/rfas/biotech_risk.html
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    IBM - Invites Grant Proposal 2012

    Posted by Unknown Wednesday, November 9, 2011 0 comments
    The Smarter Cities Challenge is a competitive grant program awarding $50 million worth of IBM expertise over the next three years to 100 cities around the globe. Designed to address the wide range of challenges facing cities today, these grants have addressed topics from urban agriculture to public safety. Cities around the world are invited to apply.

    For More Informations:
    https://smartercitieschallenge.org/index.html
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