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Princeton in Africa Fellowship 2027–28
Twelve-month fellowships with organizations across Africa; expanded Innovation Fellowship option for 2027–28.
- Funder
- Princeton in Africa
- Deadline
- Applications opened 26 Aug 2026; deadline 26 Oct 2026: Oct 26, 2026
- Award
- See the official call page for funding and support details
- Applicant
- Africa / global applicants meeting eligibility
Africa-Europe Partnerships for Culture: West Africa Medium-Sized Festival Grants
Project grants for 42 medium-sized cultural festivals in 15 West African countries to strengthen Africa-Europe cultural collaboration.
- Funder
- Goethe-Institut and European Union
- Deadline
- Applications close 20 September 2026: Sep 20, 2026
- Award
- EUR 50,000 per selected festival
- Applicant
- Medium-sized festival organisations working in cinema, audiovisual media, animation, heritage, literature, music, performing arts or visual arts in eligible West African countries.
Joint AFRO/TDR Impact Grants for Implementation Research for Regional Priorities 2026-2027
Small implementation-research grants for African researchers working with disease programmes on communicable diseases, health systems and climate-related health challenges.
- Funder
- World Health Organization African Region and TDR
- Deadline
- Applications close 15 September 2026 at 17:00 CEST: Sep 15, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 15,000 per grant
- Applicant
- Researchers based in the WHO African Region working with national disease programmes on implementation research for communicable disease elimination and regional health priorities.
Annual Program Statement
1. Project Background, Goals, and Objectives The Public Diplomacy Section invites proposals for programs that support one of the following U.S. Embassy priority program areas listed below. Applicants are...
- Funder
- U.S. Mission to Zimbabwe
- Deadline
- Applications close 2026-09-13: Sep 13, 2026
- Award
- USD 15,000
- Applicant
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Cybersafe x SANS AI Security Fellowship 2026
Fully funded nine-month programme for experienced African women in cybersecurity.
- Funder
- CyberSafe Foundation / SANS Institute
- Deadline
- Publicised 28 Aug 2026; deadline 10 Sep 2026, noon WAT: Sep 10, 2026
- Award
- Fully funded nine-month programme for experienced African women in cybersecurity.
- Applicant
- African women resident in Africa
CERI Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Pathogen Phylodynamics
Fully funded postdoctoral fellowship at CERI to analyse emerging pathogens across Africa using phylodynamics, phylogenomics and ecological modelling.
- Funder
- Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation, Stellenbosch University
- Deadline
- Applications close 9 September 2026 at 22:00 SAST: Sep 9, 2026
- Award
- Competitive tax-free postdoctoral fellowship stipend for up to three years
- Applicant
- Recent PhD graduates with expertise in phylodynamics, phylogenomics, disease ecology, emerging viral pathogens, Python, R and geospatial analysis.
TETFund National Research Fund 2026 Grant Cycle
TETFund's 2026 National Research Fund call for concept notes; total fund reported at ₦10 billion.
- Funder
- Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund)
- Deadline
- 2026 call active by 31 Aug 2026: Aug 31, 2026
- Award
- See the official call page for funding and support details
- Applicant
- Nigeria
Google Africa Applied AI Lab
Technical support, early access to Google AI models, mentorship and potential funding opportunities.
- Funder
- Deadline
- Deadline 31 Aug 2026: Aug 31, 2026
- Award
- Technical support, early access to Google AI models, mentorship and potential funding opportunities.
- Applicant
- Africa
Al-Sumait Prize for African Development 2026: Education
International nominations for the 2026 Al-Sumait Prize recognising education-focused research, projects and initiatives with impact in Africa.
- Funder
- Al-Sumait Prize for African Development
- Deadline
- Nominations close 31 August 2026: Aug 31, 2026
- Award
- Prize recognition for high-impact African development work; see official nomination page for current prize amount
- Applicant
- Individuals and institutions nominated by competent regional or international institutions, universities, research centres, UN organisations, former winners or former evaluation members.
AI for Climate Resilience in Africa
16 grants of $10,000 each for university-led teams with an existing working prototype.
- Funder
- UbuntuNet Alliance / European Union AfricaConnect4
- Deadline
- Deadline 31 Aug 2026, midnight applicant time zone: Aug 31, 2026
- Award
- 16 grants of $10,000 each for university-led teams with an existing working prototype.
- Applicant
- 17 UbuntuNet Alliance member countries in Africa
ACHPR Consultancy: Legal Framework for Climate-Displaced Persons in Africa
Consultancy to study development of a specific legal framework for persons forcibly displaced due to climate change.
- Funder
- African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights
- Deadline
- Deadline 31 Aug 2026: Aug 31, 2026
- Award
- See the official call page for funding and support details
- Applicant
- Africa
Africa No Filter – Voices for Climate Justice
Up to US$4,000 per storyteller; approximately 15–20 storytellers supported.
- Funder
- Africa No Filter
- Deadline
- Publicised 24–25 Aug 2026; deadline 25 Sep 2026, 6 PM GMT: Sep 25, 2026
- Award
- Up to US$4,000 per storyteller; approximately 15–20 storytellers supported.
- Applicant
- Selected African countries incl. Uganda and Tanzania
AU–EU Youth Action Lab Innovation Grants 2026
Thirteen innovation grants of €42,000 each across eligible African countries, including Uganda.
- Funder
- AU–EU Youth Action Lab
- Deadline
- Publicised 24 Aug 2026; deadline 23 Sep 2026, 13:00 CAT: Sep 23, 2026
- Award
- Thirteen innovation grants of €42,000 each across eligible African countries, including Uganda.
- Applicant
- Africa
Women-In-WACREN Climate Innovation Lab Facilitator Call 2026
A call for facilitators to guide multidisciplinary teams building digital solutions to climate challenges during the October 2026 Climate Innovation Lab.
- Funder
- West and Central African Research and Education Network
- Deadline
- Applications close 15 September 2026 at 23:59 Africa/Accra time: Sep 15, 2026
- Award
- Sponsorship for in-person participation, recognition, networking and leadership development
- Applicant
- Volunteer facilitators from universities, research institutions, NRENs, innovation hubs, government, industry, civil society or development organisations with relevant climate, digital-technology or human-centred-design expertise.
AFC Fellowship 2026
An online leadership programme bringing 40 emerging leaders together to address climate challenges and strengthen dialogue across Africa, the Global South and Global North.
- Funder
- Africa Finance Corporation and Common Purpose
- Deadline
- Applications close 13 September 2026 at midnight British Summer Time: Sep 13, 2026
- Award
- Fully funded online leadership fellowship with no participant fee
- Applicant
- Emerging leaders, typically with more than five years of professional experience, who demonstrate leadership potential, commitment to positive change and interest in climate and North-South collaboration.
NextGen Climate Conference Dar 2026 Call for Abstracts
A Dar es Salaam conference and youth hackathon on youth-led climate action, resilience, digital technologies and participatory research.
- Funder
- Youth Lab, University of Dar es Salaam, Ardhi University and University of Copenhagen
- Deadline
- Abstract and hackathon submissions close 2 September 2026: Sep 2, 2026
- Award
- Conference presentation, proceedings and possible journal-development opportunity; no cash award stated
- Applicant
- Researchers, PhD and postdoctoral scholars, academic experts, youth organisations, community leaders and young innovators submitting papers, posters, exhibitions or climate-hackathon ideas.
U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program
The U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program advances America's national interests by harnessing market-based, private sector-led growth across two strategic focus areas: Critical Minerals Investment and...
- Funder
- Bureau of African Affairs
- Deadline
- Applications close 2027-05-31: May 31, 2027
- Award
- USD 50,000,000
- Applicant
- Private institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); For profit organizations other than small businesses; Small businesses; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Abebi AfroNonfiction Fellowship 2026
A pan-African fellowship supporting women nonfiction writers through virtual development, mentorship and a Lagos residency.
- Funder
- The Abebi Foundation
- Deadline
- Applications close 12 September 2026: Sep 12, 2026
- Award
- Six-week fellowship, mentorship and a three-day in-person residency in Lagos for selected writers
- Applicant
- Women writers aged 18 or older who reside in Africa and are developing an original nonfiction project; prior publication is not required.
Government of Kenya Presidential Digital Talent Programme Cohort XI
12-month programme for recent Kenyan ICT and engineering graduates; placements across 47 counties.
- Funder
- ICT Authority Kenya
- Deadline
- Opened/published 18 Aug 2026; deadline 7 Sep 2026: Sep 7, 2026
- Award
- See the official call page for funding and support details
- Applicant
- Kenya
EU Youth Sounding Board Kenya – Cohort 2
15 young Kenyans will advise the EU Delegation on youth participation and empowerment.
- Funder
- European Union Delegation to Kenya
- Deadline
- Publicised in window; deadline 31 Aug 2026: Aug 31, 2026
- Award
- See the official call page for funding and support details
- Applicant
- Kenya
Strengthening Ghana Health Service laboratory services, diagnostic networks, and systems for a more effective, efficient, and sustainable response to HIV, TB, and other priority health threats
The Award Ceiling for Year 1 is 0 (none). CDC anticipates an Approximate Total Fiscal Year Funding amount of $500,000 for Year 1, subject to the availability of funds.This NOFO provides operational support...
- Funder
- Centers for Disease Control-GHC
- Deadline
- Applications close 2026-10-16: Oct 16, 2026
- Award
- USD 0
- Applicant
- County governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Independent school districts; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; City or township governments; Private institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Special district governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; State governments
Supporting STISA 2034: SGCI Multilateral Research Call
A multi-country African research call supporting STISA-2034 priorities in agriculture, health, artificial intelligence, energy and the environment.
- Funder
- Science Granting Councils Initiative / IDRC
- Deadline
- Expressions of interest close 25 September 2026 at 23:59 EDT: Sep 25, 2026
- Award
- CAD 50,000 to CAD 300,000 per consortium member, subject to country ceilings
- Applicant
- African-led, multi-country research consortia involving eligible institutions in participating SGCI countries and addressing one of the call's five thematic streams.
Nuffield International Farming Scholarships 2027
A global agricultural leadership scholarship enabling farmers and primary producers to spend 14 weeks over two years investigating an industry issue through international travel and professional exchange.
- Funder
- Nuffield International Farming Scholars
- Deadline
- Applications close 31 October 2026; country-specific arrangements may apply: Oct 31, 2026
- Award
- International agricultural leadership programme with supported travel and study arrangements determined by the relevant Nuffield country organisation
- Applicant
- Farmers and primary producers who are citizens or permanent residents of participating Nuffield countries and demonstrate leadership potential, curiosity and commitment to improving their industry.
Commonwealth Startup Fellowship Cohort Three 2026-2027
A six-month blended fellowship helping high-potential Commonwealth founders strengthen their businesses, investment readiness, pitching and job-creation potential.
- Funder
- Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK / Imperial College London
- Deadline
- Applications close 1 September 2026: Sep 1, 2026
- Award
- Fully funded travel and programme costs plus up to GBP 2,000 equity-free grant
- Applicant
- Graduate-level citizens or refugees permanently resident in an eligible low- or middle-income Commonwealth country who lead a legally registered, operating and revenue-generating startup with traction and potential to scale.