U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service — African Wildlife Conservation
Grants for wildlife conservation and management in Africa. Open to government agencies, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, private-sector entities, and individuals. Proposal deadline is 01 March each year. http://www.fws.gov/international/DIC/regional%20programs/africa/africa_howtoapply.html
PADI Foundation — Grants for Marine Conservation
The PADI Foundation invites applications for its worldwide grants in underwater science, environmental projects, and education. Most grants are US$5 thousand to US$10 thousand. Applicants include many for projects in tropical regions. Applications will be accepted from 11 December 2010 through 31 January 2011.
http://www.padifoundation.org/index.htm
Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) — Support for African Marine Science
The IOC (of UNESCO) will support 12 young African marine scientists to address ocean and coastal adaptation to climate change. Information about the opportunity is available in English, French, and Portuguese. Closing date is 14 September 2010.
http://www.ioc-unesco.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=255&Itemid=112
Scholarships available for hydrological and energy scientists
The African Union (AU) is inviting postgraduate students to apply for a variety of water and energy scholarships. The Mwalimu Nyerere African Union scholarship scheme is reserved for students wishing to pursue a master’s or PhD in water or energy sciences, climate change and education planning. The application deadline is 30 September 2010.
http://www.aauorg/announce/docs/Call_English.pdf
