Overview
Our primary philanthropic aim is to support excellence and innovation in conflict studies. We seek to fund projects that create effective and pragmatic alternatives for transforming violent political conflict throughout the world. Above all, we emphasise applied approaches with practical value.
We focus on research with these core values:
-Contributes to and improves best practice in the field in new and creative ways
-Produces relevant policy advice for decision makers, opinion formers and policy makers
-Explores and implements concrete practices for studying and transforming violent political conflict
-Examines key concepts, issues, themes and current debates in conflict studies in ways that enhance their practical and theoretical worth
All our grant-making activities are designed to bring research and practice together in new and compelling ways. In particular, we wish to support projects that go beyond the present discourses of conflict studies. We highly value research that can effectively influence how practitioners both think about and do their work. At the same time, it is equally important for us to fund practice-oriented projects that have a meaningful impact on the research agendas of conflict studies. Ultimately, we believe that our combined emphasis on research and practice guarantees both the integrity and worth of the projects we fund.
Who We Fund
We fund qualified individuals, organisations and institutions doing cutting-edge research and reflective practice in conflict studies. On a carefully calculated basis, we take risks to fund projects that otherwise have difficulty acquiring financial support.
In selecting potential candidates, we look for those with a clear capacity to produce innovative research results of the highest quality, delivered in a timely fashion. To ensure this, the Foundation reserves the right to conduct due diligence and may contact candidates at any stage of the application process.
We tend to favour small-scale projects with the potential to create a broad impact. But we also expect budget submissions to be realistic and manageable in terms of project completion. Application for the one-time renewal of a previously successful proposal is encouraged only on a restricted basis.
Once a grant has been awarded, we reach agreement with recipients about monitoring their progress and reporting on the outcomes of their project. While we respect the independence and competence of our grantees, we seek to be rigorous and demanding in the achievement of mutually-agreed goals. This is one way to guarantee the excellence and quality of the projects we support.
There are no geographical limitations to foundation interests, provided projects reflect our philanthropic aims and objectives, meet our funding criteria and follow our application procedures.
Thematic Interests
As a funder, the three thematic interests described below permit us to take a more concentrated approach to what we see as key strategic issues emerging in the field of conflict transformation.
By focusing on these areas, we wish to support action research and reflective practice that identifies and elaborates fresh, creative paradigms for inclusive and integrated approaches that can enhance this field.
These three themes are integral to structural peacebuilding processes, particularly the continued need to extend and develop multi-track approaches to conflict transformation. All are inter-related and mutually reinforcing, thus lending greater coherence to our philanthropic interests.
While the first bears on overall societal transformation after armed conflict, the second takes an inclusive look at the roles and interests of non-state armed groups and the third looks at changing patterns in state and non-state actor constellations.
Grant Statistics
There is no minimum grant request. Awards range from several hundred euro for very small projects, up to a maximum of €50,000.00 for one year on larger-scale projects.
For projects lasting more than one year, we also accept requests for a total funding limit of €100,000.00. The maximum duration of such projects is two years.
Relevant Deadlines
Initial Letter of Inquiry: last Friday in May
Full Application: last Friday in August
(Eligible candidates only)
How to apply
Visit: http://www.berghof-foundation.de/en/grants/how-to-apply/
Contact us
Berghof Foundation for Conflict Studies
Altensteinstraße 48a
14195 Berlin
Germany
www.berghof-foundation.de
info@berghof-foundation.de
Please quote Scholarization.blogspot.com as your reference when applying for this opportuntity
Our primary philanthropic aim is to support excellence and innovation in conflict studies. We seek to fund projects that create effective and pragmatic alternatives for transforming violent political conflict throughout the world. Above all, we emphasise applied approaches with practical value.
We focus on research with these core values:
-Contributes to and improves best practice in the field in new and creative ways
-Produces relevant policy advice for decision makers, opinion formers and policy makers
-Explores and implements concrete practices for studying and transforming violent political conflict
-Examines key concepts, issues, themes and current debates in conflict studies in ways that enhance their practical and theoretical worth
All our grant-making activities are designed to bring research and practice together in new and compelling ways. In particular, we wish to support projects that go beyond the present discourses of conflict studies. We highly value research that can effectively influence how practitioners both think about and do their work. At the same time, it is equally important for us to fund practice-oriented projects that have a meaningful impact on the research agendas of conflict studies. Ultimately, we believe that our combined emphasis on research and practice guarantees both the integrity and worth of the projects we fund.
Who We Fund
We fund qualified individuals, organisations and institutions doing cutting-edge research and reflective practice in conflict studies. On a carefully calculated basis, we take risks to fund projects that otherwise have difficulty acquiring financial support.
In selecting potential candidates, we look for those with a clear capacity to produce innovative research results of the highest quality, delivered in a timely fashion. To ensure this, the Foundation reserves the right to conduct due diligence and may contact candidates at any stage of the application process.
We tend to favour small-scale projects with the potential to create a broad impact. But we also expect budget submissions to be realistic and manageable in terms of project completion. Application for the one-time renewal of a previously successful proposal is encouraged only on a restricted basis.
Once a grant has been awarded, we reach agreement with recipients about monitoring their progress and reporting on the outcomes of their project. While we respect the independence and competence of our grantees, we seek to be rigorous and demanding in the achievement of mutually-agreed goals. This is one way to guarantee the excellence and quality of the projects we support.
There are no geographical limitations to foundation interests, provided projects reflect our philanthropic aims and objectives, meet our funding criteria and follow our application procedures.
Thematic Interests
As a funder, the three thematic interests described below permit us to take a more concentrated approach to what we see as key strategic issues emerging in the field of conflict transformation.
By focusing on these areas, we wish to support action research and reflective practice that identifies and elaborates fresh, creative paradigms for inclusive and integrated approaches that can enhance this field.
These three themes are integral to structural peacebuilding processes, particularly the continued need to extend and develop multi-track approaches to conflict transformation. All are inter-related and mutually reinforcing, thus lending greater coherence to our philanthropic interests.
While the first bears on overall societal transformation after armed conflict, the second takes an inclusive look at the roles and interests of non-state armed groups and the third looks at changing patterns in state and non-state actor constellations.
Grant Statistics
There is no minimum grant request. Awards range from several hundred euro for very small projects, up to a maximum of €50,000.00 for one year on larger-scale projects.
For projects lasting more than one year, we also accept requests for a total funding limit of €100,000.00. The maximum duration of such projects is two years.
Relevant Deadlines
Initial Letter of Inquiry: last Friday in May
Full Application: last Friday in August
(Eligible candidates only)
How to apply
Visit: http://www.berghof-foundation.de/en/grants/how-to-apply/
Contact us
Berghof Foundation for Conflict Studies
Altensteinstraße 48a
14195 Berlin
Germany
www.berghof-foundation.de
info@berghof-foundation.de
Please quote Scholarization.blogspot.com as your reference when applying for this opportuntity
0 comments:
Post a Comment