Invites applications from the Global South to fill 2 places in the Civil Society Practitioners Programme of the Oxford Internet Institute (OII) at the University of Oxford. This visitor programme is intended for civil society practitioners of distinction or outstanding promise who wish to visit the Institute for a period of 6 weeks between February and December 2008 to undertake research concerning the social impact of the internet and related information and communication technology (ICT).

Deadline: September 26 2007

Recognises an individual or organisation for contributions to the theory and/or practice of communication for social change. For 2007, the amount of the award is US$2,500. Major theoretical contributions, and applied communication practices that are illustrative of frontline change and long-term sustainable development, will be considered for this award.

Deadline: November 1 2007
http://www.comminit.com/awards2007/awards2007/awards-1709.html

Honours excellence in the field of communications, demonstrated through clear impacts and real changes in support of sustainable development. Two awards of US$10,000 will be presented in December 2007 - one award for a campaign that communicates science for people and the planet, and the other for a climate change campaign.

Deadline: September 30 2007
http://www.comminit.com/awards2007/awards2007/awards-1715.html

Recognises innovative organisations and individuals who are pioneering the use of new media and communications and social media in the areas of marketing, public relations and internal communications, advertising, media, politics, entertainment, academics, and community and cultural development. All of the award-winning case studies will be published in the New Communications Review.

Deadline: September 28 2007

The Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA) and the Open Society Justice Initiative (the Justice Initiative) are pleased to invite applications for the Human Rights Fellows Program for the 2008-2010 session. The deadline for applications is September 17, 2007.

With the release of the eagerly anticipated Joomla! 1.5, the time has come to allow one of the skilled designers in our midst to become a part of the success that will be Joomla! 1.5. The Joomla! 1.5 Template Contest is open to anyone with a passion for design and a desire to have their design seen and used by millions of people globally as they download and install the stable release of Joomla! 1.5.

Contest Prizes

2007 Most Innovative Development Project (MIDP) Competition

Submissions are welcome for the Global Development Network’s annual
competition for the Most Innovative Development Project, which carries
prizes in cash and travel of over US $50,000! The finalists will
present their proposals at GDN’s Annual Global Development Conference
in Brisbane, Australia in January 2008.