Stories help people to understand complicated concepts and are essential tools in making science more relevant to people’s everyday lives. But not all stories are…
Storytelling as a Strategic Tool in Communicating Science
09/02/2022
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Research Grant Awards 2022-2023: IDRC – Deadline 14 February
31/01/2022
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IDRC Research Awards 2022-2023 Deadline: 14 February 2022 at 23:59 EST. Grant Award: CA$42,033 to CA$48,659 Term: 12 Months Themes related to: Climate-Resilient Food Systems, Democratic…
Five key trends driving change in research for development
15/10/2021
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With the development landscape continually adapting, the UK Collaborative on Development Research (UKCDS) have analysed and outlined five trends that are key in driving research…
Using evidence for better local government decision-making
09/09/2021
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Evidence is a key aspect of decision-making in all development sectors, and having good evidence enables policymakers and practitioners to develop and implement effective interventions….
Making funding applications more successful
02/09/2021
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Writing grant proposals can be as much art as science, and larger organisations will have specialist staff to help their researchers and staff through the…
The Nieman Journalism Lab – If you’re not a climate reporter yet, you will be: Covid-19 coverage offers lessons for reporting on the climate crisis
18/08/2021
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Understanding your audience is always important for effective communication. For climate change topics, it’s essential. Wolfgang Blau spent a year researching climate change to see the role media could play in better reporting the crisis. This great article published in Nieman segments the general public audience in USA into six useful groups: the alarmed, the concerned, the cautious, the disengaged, the doubtful and the dismissive.
Grants for media innovators in in Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe – Deadline 31 July
16/07/2021
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SAMIP was launched in 2017 to diversify, strengthen and support innovation among independent media initiatives, through a mix of project funding, technical support and capacity…
Communications and Policy Officer: Gender and Development Network, London – Deadline 12 July
28/06/2021
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Communications and Policy Officer, Gender and Development Network Deadline: 9am, 12 July, 2021 Interviews: 1st interview round (held virtually, and includes a test to…
Global Communications Consultant: CCAFS – Deadline 20 June
16/06/2021
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Global Communications Consultant: CCAFS – Deadline 20 June Deadline: Sunday, 20 June, 2021 Location: Remotely — ideally close to CET — but once COVID-19 restrictions…
Senior Campaigner or Campaign Manager: Changing Markets Foundation, London – Deadline 21 June
14/06/2021
Senior Campaigner or Campaign Manager, Changing Markets Foundation Deadline: Close of business, Monday, 21 June, 2021 Location: London, UK Salary: £42,000 – £50,000 We want…
Head of Africa Engagement: Girls Not Brides, Nairobi – Deadline 31 March
24/03/2021
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Deadline: 23:00 EAT, 31 March, 2021 Interviews: Will be conducted via Zoom Location: Nairobi, Kenya Term: Full time consultancy Salary: £50,400 – £57,000 plus generous…
Research Director, GiveDirectly – Deadline: 14 February, 2021
08/02/2021
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Research Director Salary range: £80,000-£100,000 Closing date: 14 February, 2021 Location: London, NYC, Nairobi, Monrovia, Kigali, Kampala, or Kilongwe Seeking a versatile individual who can…
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