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UNESCO/Japan Young Researchers' Fellowships Programme 2026
UNESCO and Japan will award ten fellowships for postgraduate research on heritage, sustainable development and artificial intelligence during 2027.
- Funder
- UNESCO / Government of Japan
- Deadline
- National Commissions must submit nominations by 30 September 2026 at midnight Paris time: Sep 30, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 10,000 for a three-to-nine-month research stay in Japan
- Applicant
- Researchers aged 40 or younger from an invited country who hold at least a master's degree, demonstrate relevant research potential and obtain acceptance from a supervisor at a Japanese university or research institution.
Supporting Implementation of the REIF in the Great Lakes Region of Africa
Bureau of African Affairs has posted Supporting Implementation of the REIF in the Great Lakes Region of Africa, a cross-disciplinary research and innovation funding opportunity listed on Grants.gov under...
- Funder
- Bureau of African Affairs
- Deadline
- Application deadline: Sep 9, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 14,490,000
- Applicant
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; 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; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Private institutions of higher education
Documentation of Hateful Rhetoric Targeting Minority Populations in South Africa
Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor has posted Documentation of Hateful Rhetoric Targeting Minority Populations in South Africa, a cross-disciplinary research and innovation funding opportunity listed...
- Funder
- Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
- Deadline
- Application deadline: Sep 3, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 986,500
- Applicant
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Schmidt AI in Science African Faculty Fellowship 2027
MIDAS will support African faculty researchers for a two-year AI-enabled science fellowship that combines one year in residence at the University of Michigan with one year of research or training activity in...
- Funder
- University of Michigan Institute for Data and AI in Society (MIDAS) / Schmidt Sciences
- Deadline
- Portal opens 17 August 2026; Phase 1 applications close 5 October 2026; Phase 2 closes 23 November 2026: Oct 5, 2026
- Award
- USD 35,000 annual stipend, medical insurance, housing, visa fees, Africa-US travel, computing, training, conference and publication support
- Applicant
- Current faculty members at African universities, or researchers in equivalent appointments at African research organisations, who want to use artificial intelligence methods to address significant questions in biological, biomedical, earth, environmental, engineering, physical or mathematical sciences.
Protecting and Improving Global Health Security by Engaging Local Partners: Strengthening and Sustaining Public Health Systems in Ghana
Centers for Disease Control-GHC has posted Protecting and Improving Global Health Security by Engaging Local Partners: Strengthening and Sustaining Public Health Systems in Ghana, a health and biomedical...
- Funder
- Centers for Disease Control-GHC
- Deadline
- Application deadline: Oct 2, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 125,000,000
- Applicant
- Special district governments; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Independent school districts; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); State governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; County governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"; Small businesses; City or township governments; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Private institutions of higher education
Expanding global health security through local partnerships in Nigeria
Centers for Disease Control-GHC has posted Expanding global health security through local partnerships in Nigeria, a health and biomedical sciences funding opportunity listed on Grants.gov under opportunity...
- Funder
- Centers for Disease Control-GHC
- Deadline
- Application deadline: Oct 2, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 25,000,000
- Applicant
- County governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); State governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Independent school districts; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Special district governments; Small businesses; Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"; City or township governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Private institutions of higher education
Expanding global health security through local partnerships in Ethiopia
Centers for Disease Control-GHC has posted Expanding global health security through local partnerships in Ethiopia, a health and biomedical sciences funding opportunity listed on Grants.gov under opportunity...
- Funder
- Centers for Disease Control-GHC
- Deadline
- Application deadline: Oct 2, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 25,000,000
- Applicant
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; State governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Special district governments; County governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); For profit organizations other than small businesses; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Independent school districts; Private institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; City or township governments; Small businesses; Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Expanding global health security though local partnerships in Tanzania
Centers for Disease Control-GHC has posted Expanding global health security though local partnerships in Tanzania, a health and biomedical sciences funding opportunity listed on Grants.gov under opportunity...
- Funder
- Centers for Disease Control-GHC
- Deadline
- Application deadline: Oct 2, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 5,000,000
- Applicant
- Private institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Small businesses; State governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; City or township governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); County governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Independent school districts; Special district governments
Expanding Global Health Security through local partnerships in Senegal
Centers for Disease Control-GHC has posted Expanding Global Health Security through local partnerships in Senegal, a health and biomedical sciences funding opportunity listed on Grants.gov under opportunity...
- Funder
- Centers for Disease Control-GHC
- Deadline
- Application deadline: Oct 2, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 5,000,000
- Applicant
- County governments; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; 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"; State governments; City or township governments; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Independent school districts; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Special district governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Private institutions of higher education
African Water Facility 2026 Call for Proposals
The African Water Facility is seeking proposals that can turn priority water and sanitation concepts into high-quality, investment-ready projects capable of attracting downstream finance.
- Funder
- African Water Facility
- Deadline
- Proposals close 10 September 2026: Sep 10, 2026
- Award
- Project-preparation grants of up to EUR 1 million, subject to the official call guidance
- Applicant
- African national and subnational public institutions, regional economic communities, river-basin organisations, utilities and other eligible entities that can sponsor high-impact water or sanitation project preparation in line with African Water Facility rules.
University of Manchester Equity and Merit Scholarships 2027-2028
The University of Manchester is offering 30 fully funded master's scholarships for academically excellent professionals from six African countries who can advance sustainable development at home.
- Funder
- University of Manchester
- Deadline
- Scholarship applications close 31 August 2026: Aug 31, 2026
- Award
- Full tuition; on-campus awards also include return international airfare, living expenses and visa costs
- Applicant
- Resident citizens of Ethiopia, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda or Zimbabwe with a recognised bachelor's degree, at least two years of relevant professional experience, demonstrated financial need and a commitment to return home and contribute to sustainable development.
UNESCO Remote Access to Artificial Intelligence and High-Performance Computing Infrastructure
UNESCO and AI-Lab/CBPF are opening advanced computing infrastructure to early-career researchers from underserved regions for AI, data-science and computational-modelling projects.
- Funder
- UNESCO / AI-Lab at the Brazilian Center for Physics Research (CBPF)
- Deadline
- Applications close 31 August 2026: Aug 31, 2026
- Award
- Remote access to AI and high-performance computing infrastructure, mentoring, joint training and collaborative data challenges
- Applicant
- MSc and PhD students, postdoctoral researchers and junior faculty members from the eligible regions who have a clearly defined research project or innovative idea and strong English proficiency.
HELB Partial Postgraduate Scholarships 2026-2027
HELB is offering partial scholarships to strengthen postgraduate training and research in Kenyan universities.
- Funder
- Higher Education Loans Board Kenya
- Deadline
- Applications close 31 August 2026: Aug 31, 2026
- Award
- KSh 200,000 for Master's study and KSh 450,000 for PhD study
- Applicant
- Kenyan postgraduate students pursuing eligible Master's or PhD study at a local CUE-recognised university, normally with at least Second Class Honours Upper Division.
France-South Africa Scholarship Programme 2027
The France-South Africa Scholarship Programme supports postgraduate students from South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi to study in France.
- Funder
- Embassy of France in South Africa / Campus France
- Deadline
- Applications close 8 October 2026 at 23:59 South Africa time: Oct 8, 2026
- Award
- Scholarship support for eligible Master's and PhD study in France; benefits depend on the award category
- Applicant
- Eligible nationals and residents of South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi applying for Master's or doctoral study in France beginning in September 2027.
FRIAS Sustainable Governance Senior Fellowships for Researchers from Africa 2027-2028
FRIAS is offering six-month residential fellowships for established Africa-based humanities and social-science researchers working on sustainable governance.
- Funder
- Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies (FRIAS), University of Freiburg
- Deadline
- Applications close 18 September 2026 at 13:00 CET: Sep 18, 2026
- Award
- Six-month fellowship contract or alternative compensation, research-cost contribution and inbound and outbound travel
- Applicant
- Researchers of any nationality based at an African institution, with a PhD, at least eight years of postdoctoral experience, five peer-reviewed publications since 1 January 2017, an African Master's or PhD, qualifying international research experience and a sustainable-governance project in the humanities or social sciences.
AfriMAB GRÓ-LRT Land Restoration Fellowships 2027
AfriMAB and GRÓ-LRT are offering fully funded land-restoration fellowships for professionals from African biosphere reserves.
- Funder
- UNESCO AfriMAB / GRÓ Land Restoration Training Programme
- Deadline
- Applications close 10 September 2026: Sep 10, 2026
- Award
- Fully funded six-month training fellowship in Iceland
- Applicant
- Professionals under 40 working in African biosphere reserves with relevant academic background, restoration responsibilities and institutional endorsements.
Global Health EDCTP3 2026 Coordination and Support Action Calls
Two Global Health EDCTP3 CSA topics remain open for proposals on ethics, regulatory and pharmacovigilance capacity, plus digital innovation and AI for integrated research and healthcare in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Funder
- Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking
- Deadline
- Single-stage CSA proposals close 2 September 2026: Sep 2, 2026
- Award
- Part of the Global Health EDCTP3 2026 call package of up to EUR 147 million
- Applicant
- Eligible consortia working in sub-Saharan Africa on ethics, regulatory systems, pharmacovigilance, digital health, artificial intelligence and integrated research-healthcare systems.
SGCI Multilateral Research Call advancing Africa’s STISA 2034 priorities
Expressions of interest for collaborative multi-country research.
- Funder
- IDRC / SGCI
- Deadline
- Launched 3 July 2026; deadline 25 September 2026: Sep 25, 2026
- Award
- Grant funding; confirm amount on official call page
- Applicant
- Africa / SGCI countries
Middle East Regional Cooperation (MERC)
The Middle East Regional Cooperation (MERC) Program supports joint scientific research and innovation partnerships between the United States, Israel, and countries across the Middle East and North Africa...
- Funder
- Assistance Coordination
- Deadline
- Deadline: 2026-09-30: Sep 30, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 2,000,000; estimated total funding USD 10,000,000
- Applicant
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). The following organizations are eligible to apply: - Public and private educational inst
Ireland Fellows Programme 2026
Fully funded Master's scholarships.
- Funder
- Irish Aid / Government of Ireland
- Deadline
- Open June 29, deadline Jul 26
- Award
- See linked call page
- Applicant
- Nigeria, Ghana, and other eligible African countries
Encephalitis International Seed Funding 2026
Seed funding up to £10,000 reported; verify direct scheme page.
- Funder
- Encephalitis International
- Deadline
- Open June 24; deadline September 30, 2026: Sep 30, 2026
- Award
- up to £10,000 reported
- Applicant
- Africa / eligible researchers
Swiss Leading House MENA Research Partnership Grant 2026
Approx. 10 projects up to CHF 25,000 each; verify official Leading House MENA page.
- Funder
- ETH Zurich / Swiss Leading House MENA
- Deadline
- Call launched mid-May; deadline verify
- Award
- See linked call page
- Applicant
- Swiss-MENA teams
LEAP-SE Cofund Call 2026
Sustainable energy research/innovation call requiring African and European partners; check participating funders and exact deadline.
- Funder
- LEAP-SE / participating African and European funders
- Deadline
- June 2026, 16:00 CEST (exact day verify)
- Award
- See linked call page
- Applicant
- Africa-Europe consortia
Wellcome Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Award: Optimising interventions for impact
Supports Africa, South Asia or South-East Asia-led RCTs to optimise licensed interventions for infectious diseases.
- Funder
- Wellcome
- Deadline
- Upcoming / active
- Award
- See official call page
- Applicant
- Supports Africa, South Asia or South-East Asia-led RCTs to optimise licensed interventions for infectious diseases.