Call for Applications - Australian Responsibility to Protect Fund

The Asia-Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to Protect is calling for applications for support under the Australian Responsibility to Protect Fund from research institutions and non-governmental organisations that have a demonstrated capacity to produce high quality research or programs of work. The Australian Responsibility to Protect Fund was announced by the Foreign Minister in 2008 and will be administered by the Asia-Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to Protect as part of its joint initiative with AusAID. Applications should focus on either one of two Priority Themes: (1) Advancing the Responsibility to Protect concept; (2) Supporting States to build capacity to protect populations and prevent genocide and mass atrocities. The Australian Responsibility to Protect Fund will accept proposals for up to two years of funding.  Applicants can apply for funding between $25,000 and $100,000 per year over the course of the research project or program of work. Applications outside these limits may be considered. Applications must be received before 5pm EST on Friday 5 June 2009.