is able to provide partial funding for selected studies or proposal preparations that can lead to the engagement of members in new and broader research or educational contexts. Seed money will be provided when broader opportunities of interest to several researchers are perceived, when the theme adheres to the network's themes, and preferably when new financial sources can be approached.

can also commission studies outside the scope of regular activities. These studies must be based on sound scientific methodologies and evidence.

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TerraViva Grants provides a comprehensive list of global funding sources at: http://www.terravivagrants.org/Home/funding-news

Call for Research Applications on Sustainable Development in Developing Countries.  The Swedish Research Council Formas and Sida (Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency) will together fund a two-year program with the aim to promote participation of scientists from Sweden in sustainability research in developing countries. See: www.agriculture4development.se/news.cfm

The Platform for African – European Partnership in Agricultural Research for Development (PAEPARD) is to build joint African-European multi-stakeholder partnerships in agricultural research for development. Funding opportunities: http://paepard.blogspot.com/2010/11/ard-funding-opportunities-and.html