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Project I2M (innovation to market) Programme for Innovators and Researchers across Nigeria. (2 Million Naira in funding)

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  Application Deadline: March 30th, 2023 Project I2M (innovation to market):  Building an Integrated Support system for a sustainable innovation ecosystem in Nigeria. It has the objective to harness innovations in Nigeria by collaborating with researchers and innovators under the umbrella of an innovation consortium. Project I2M supports innovations from research, and also innovations resulting from non-procedural activities. This project aims to deploy resources such that innovations at whatever stage can be nurtured till it is ready for the market. Once ready, the innovator works with a dedicated project team to fashion out pathways through which the innovation can be commercialized. This project will also create a self-sustaining incubator program for innovators that want to take their products to market via a startup, to expose them to training on how to create bankable businesses that can attract big investments. Special attention will be given to Innovations from Nigerian youths,

Apply for Finland Scholarship of Tampere University

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  Full Scholarship Tampere University Tampere University seeks to recognise high-achieving, motivated students. Tampere University Scholarships Programme is intended for students who are required to pay tuition fees in Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes offered in English. Finland Scholarship is available for applicants to Master’s programmes. Tampere University is one of the most multidisciplinary universities in Finland. Almost all internationally recognised fields of study are represented at this university. They bring together research and education in technology, health and society. Their collaboration with their partners is built on our strengths, unique combinations of scientific disciplines and applied expertise. Tampere University is a community of 21,000 students and over 4,000 staff members. The University was created in 2019 through a merger between the University of Tampere and Tampere University of Technology. This university has seven faculties. Tampere University

Apply for University De Lyon Master’s Program Scholarship 2023

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  Full Scholarship France The  École normale supérieure de Lyon  is an elite  French public institution   that trains professors, researchers, senior civil servants as well as business and political leaders. Students choose their courses and split their time between training and research into sciences and humanities.  Built on the tradition of the ENS de Fontenay-Saint-Cloud, founded in 1880, the ENS de Lyon also focuses on educational research. It is a symbol of French Republican meritocracy, and it remains committed today to disseminating knowledge to the widest audience and to promoting equal opportunity. The ENS de Lyon is part of the Université de Lyon and supports quality research that has earned it a Fields medal (Cedric Villani, 2010) and many CNRS medals. It encourages interdisciplinary studies to foster a better understanding of complex contemporary issues. Aiming to set up a worldwide training and research network, the ENS de Lyon has developed strong international partnersh

Global Development Awards Competition 2022 – Open call for Researchers (ORD Category) or Development Implementers (MIDP Category)

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The Global Development Awards Competition is an innovative award scheme administered by the Global Development Network (GDN), funded under the Policy and Human Resources Development Fund (PHRD), managed by the World Bank, and generously supported by the Ministry of Finance, Government of Japan. Looking for fully-funded opportunities, install the Youth Opportunities Android or iOS App here. Theme and Awards The theme of the 2022 edition is ‘Post-COVID-19 Governance – Learning from challenging circumstances to build better governance systems‘ and will feature two categories: Japanese Award for Outstanding Research on Development (ORD): A competitive research grant program that identifies and funds outstanding research proposals that have a high potential for excellence in research and clear policy implications for addressing development issues in low and middle-income countries (as defined by the World Bank) Japanese Award for Most Innovative Development Project (MIDP): A competitive gra

Obama Foundation Scholars Program 2023-2023

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  The Scholars program at Columbia University empowers individuals with a proven commitment to service with the tools they need to make their efforts more effective, to identify innovative solutions to complex global problems, and promote change through values-based leadership The program will build lasting relationships among emerging leaders who are committed to working together to solve the most pressing challenges of our time, thereby creating a global network that reaches across issues and borders. After completing the program, Obama Foundation Scholars will return to work on their global issue of focus and implement their personalized action plan to accelerate positive change within their community. Furthermore, have an opportunity to play a role in the Obama Foundation’s efforts to inspire, empower, and connect rising leaders from around the globe. The Obama Foundation offers a robust curriculum of leadership development, training, networking activities, and customized support t

Union Bank Graduate Trainee Program 2023 for Nigerians

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Deadline:  9th of January, 11:59pm The Union Bank Graduate Trainee Programme At Union Bank, we are a forward-thinking bank, building a team of versatile and exceptional individuals who are fully prepared and equipped to take on new challenges, make an impact and work across the different aspects of the business. Our Graduate Trainee Programme has been designed to give graduates the opportunity to learn technical and soft skills from a world-class organisation through training and essential on-the-job experience. The programme is open to young professionals looking to acquire valuable skills and experience through three available pathways: Sales Academy, Tech Bootcamp, and the General Management Trainee. Why Union Bank? Simply put, the Union Bank’s Graduate Trainee is the perfect way to set the right foundation for your career and thrive in the world of work. We find simpler and smarter ways to do things better every time. We encourage and value innovation and creativity that sets us at

British Council Nigeria Internship Programme 2023 Now Open

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The British Council is offering an internship program that provides students and recent graduates with practical, hands-on experience in the workplace. The goal of this program is to help participants apply the knowledge and skills they have learned in their studies to real-world situations and to develop their employability skills.  This internship program is open to candidates who have graduated within the past four years. The expectation is that by gaining practical experience through this program, students and graduates will be better equipped to succeed in their careers. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups in line with our EDI principle. Please see below the intern roles, closing date and links for submission of applications. Role Closing Date External Link Arts Intern Lagos 31 December 2022 Apply here Arts Intern Abuja 31 December 2022 Apply here Marketing Intern Abuja 31 December 2022 Apply here Marketing Intern Lagos 31 December 2022 Apply here Executive Assi