Notice Board

FUNDING FROM FAO:

TeleFood Special Fund Beekeepers’ groups and associations may apply for project funding of up to US$10,000. Request documents should include a brief description of project objectives, proposed food production or income-generating activities, work plan, number of participants, detailed list of inputs with cost estimates and reporting arrangements. See www.fao.org

1% for Development Fund

Small grants enable community based beekeeping projects in developing countries to get off the ground. Applicants must define clear objectives and describe how they are to be attained. Email One-Per-Cent-Fund@FAO.org

BEE GUIDE

I am Raymond Huber and I have written a guide to honey bees for younger readers. You are welcome to download the book (pdf or ebook) at www.raymondhuber.co.nz/honey-bees-free-book-life-cycle-honey-stings-crisis-myths/bee-book-download/

GRANTS TO SCIENTISTS

IFS Research Grants are for citizens of a developing country who are scientists under 40 years of age, with at least a Master’s or equivalent degree or research experience and attached to a university, national research institution or research-orientated NGO in a developing country. See www.ifs.se

AWARD

A professional development programme that strengthens the research and leadership skills of African women in agricultural science, empowering them to contribute more effectively to poverty alleviation and food security in sub-Saharan Africa. See www.awardfellowships.org

YOUNG SCIENTISTS

International Union of Biological Sciences offers grants to scientists under 35 years of age. See how to apply for support to attend the next International Symposium on Pollination organised by the International Commission on Plant Bee Relations and part of the IUBS at www.iubs.org

CIVIL SOCIETY RESPONSIVE GRANT

Non-profit or cultural organisations can apply for funding from the Commonwealth Foundation to support activities including training courses, workshops, conferences, exchanges and study visits to promote international or intercultural exchange, co-operation and sharing of skills, knowledge and ideas between people from developing Commonwealth countries. Conditions apply. See www.commonwealthfoundation.com

AMERICAN BEE JOURNAL

The oldest English language beekeeping publication in the world. See a digital copy and subscribe at www.americanbeejournal.com

BEE CRAFT

UK Beekeeping Journal for beginners and seasoned apiarists. View a digital copy and subscribe on line at www.bee-craft.com

BEE CULTURE

The magazine of American beekeeping. 140 years experience. Today’s techniques. Tomorrow’s ideas. US$15 for a digital subscription. See www.BeeCulture.com

ULUDAG BEE JOURNAL

News, practical information and research articles Published quarterly in Turkish with English summaries. See www.uludagaricilik.org

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