Grant opportunity
International Science Council Civic Science Fellowship 2026
The ISC is recruiting a Civic Science Fellow to strengthen communication and public engagement around science as a global public good.
- Funder
- International Science Council
- Applications close 16 August 2026
- Applications close 16 August 2026: Aug 16, 2026
- Award
- Approximately USD 5,000 per month for an 18-month remote fellowship plus programme travel
- Applicant
- Early- to mid-career researchers with strong science-communication, public-engagement or policy interests who can work remotely and participate in international travel.
- Discipline
- General and Multidisciplinary
- Region
- Global
- Posted
- Jul 29, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The fellowship sits at the intersection of research, communication, trust in science and international science-policy engagement.
Who can apply
Applicants should have research experience and the ability to communicate complex scientific ideas to diverse public and policy audiences.
What it supports
- Science communication and public engagement.
- Trust in science and science as a global public good.
- Research, writing, convening and international collaboration.
Funding and duration
- The fellowship lasts 18 months from September 2026.
- The monthly stipend is approximately USD 5,000 and relevant travel is included.
Applications close 16 August 2026
Applications close 16 August 2026: Aug 16, 2026
How to apply
Submit the application package described in the official ISC announcement by 16 August 2026.
Call details
Source-based overview
The International Science Council seeks a Civic Science Fellow who can help connect science with society through evidence-based communication, public engagement and international collaboration. The fellow will work remotely with ISC teams and partners.
Eligibility
Applicants should have research experience and the ability to communicate complex scientific ideas to diverse public and policy audiences.
Funding and benefits
The fellowship lasts 18 months from September 2026.
The monthly stipend is approximately USD 5,000 and relevant travel is included.
Themes and supported activities
Science communication and public engagement.
Trust in science and science as a global public good.
Research, writing, convening and international collaboration.
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 16 August 2026: Applications close 16 August 2026: Aug 16, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Submit the application package described in the official ISC announcement by 16 August 2026.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.