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Global Health EDCTP3 Work Programme 2026 Calls
Global Health EDCTP3 has 2026 calls supporting TB drugs, lower respiratory tract infections, HIV co-infections, climate and health, regulatory capacity, digital innovation and AI in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Funder
- Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking
- Deadline
- RIA second-stage deadline 17 September 2026; CSA single-stage deadline 2 September 2026: Sep 17, 2026
- Award
- Up to EUR 147 million total across six 2026 call topics
- Applicant
- International consortia working on poverty-related and neglected infectious diseases in sub-Saharan Africa, including at least one eligible African partner and European collaboration according to the topic rules.
Single Molecule Protein Sequencing Summit 2026 Late-Breaking Posters
SMPS 2026 is accepting late-breaking poster abstracts on single-molecule protein sequencing, nanopore sensing, protein fingerprinting, microscopy, mass spectrometry and related topics.
- Funder
- SMPS 2026 Organising Committee
- Deadline
- Late-breaking poster submissions close 15 September 2026: Sep 15, 2026
- Award
- Conference poster presentation opportunity; registration costs apply
- Applicant
- Researchers with original late-breaking work in single-molecule protein sequencing and related fields.
Fellowships Without Borders 2026: Eastern Partnership Civil Society Fellows
The Eastern Partnership Civil Society Facility has opened a special 2026 call for civil society activists working across borders in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine.
- Funder
- Eastern Partnership Civil Society Facility
- Deadline
- Applications close 11 September 2026: Sep 11, 2026
- Award
- Fellowship support for approved civil society activities; applicants should confirm financial support in the official guidelines
- Applicant
- Civil society activists from Eastern Partnership countries whose work, learning, partnerships or communities extend beyond national borders.
UKRI Translation: MRC Impact Acceleration Awards 2026
MRC is supporting single-step translational projects that de-risk development of new or repurposed medicines, devices, diagnostics and other medical products.
- Funder
- Medical Research Council (MRC)
- Deadline
- Applications close 11 November 2026 at 16:00 UK time: Nov 11, 2026
- Award
- GBP 50,000 to GBP 300,000
- Applicant
- Project leads based at an MRC-eligible UK research organisation, including eligible NHS organisations where available in the UKRI Funding Service.
Humboldt Research Fellowship July 2026 Call
The Humboldt Research Fellowship supports postdoctoral and experienced researchers from around the world to carry out a research stay in Germany with individual support from the Humboldt Foundation.
- Funder
- Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
- Deadline
- Call opens 15 July 2026 and may close once the application cap is reached; next scheduled call opens 15 November 2026: Nov 15, 2026
- Award
- Monthly fellowship support for 6 to 24 months in Germany; exact rate depends on fellowship category
- Applicant
- Postdoctoral and experienced researchers of all nationalities and research areas, excluding Germany, seeking a 6- to 24-month research stay in Germany.
Ireland Fellows Programme 2027/28
Fully funded master’s scholarships for eligible African countries.
- Funder
- Irish Aid
- Deadline
- Opened 29 June; deadline 26 July 2026: Jul 26, 2026
- Award
- Scholarship support; confirm amount on official call page
- Applicant
- Africa / Eligible countries
Developing Civilizational Bonds, Democratic Resilience, and Rule of Law in Europe
Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor has posted Developing Civilizational Bonds, Democratic Resilience, and Rule of Law in Europe, a cross-disciplinary research and innovation funding opportunity listed...
- Funder
- Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
- Deadline
- Application deadline: Aug 12, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 3,000,000
- Applicant
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
UKRI What Works Innovation Fellowships on Violence Against Women and Girls 2026
UKRI is funding three 18-month What Works Innovation Fellowships to generate and champion evidence on preventing and reducing violence against women and girls.
- Funder
- UK Research and Innovation
- Deadline
- Applications close 8 September 2026 at 16:00: Sep 8, 2026
- Award
- Up to GBP 220,000 full economic cost, including GBP 180,000 fellowship cost and GBP 40,000 research and collaboration costs; UKRI funds 80% FEC
- Applicant
- Researchers based at a UK employing organisation eligible for UKRI funding, with a PhD or equivalent research experience and subject or methodological expertise relevant to the selected fellowship.
Darwin Initiative Capability & Capacity Round 32
Capability & Capacity applications open.
- Funder
- UK Government / Darwin Initiative
- Deadline
- 31 August 2026: Aug 31, 2026
- Award
- Grant funding; confirm amount on official call page
- Applicant
- Global / eligible countries
KWI International Fellowships 2027
KWI is offering six-month international fellowships in Essen for postdoctoral humanities, cultural studies and social-science researchers whose projects connect with KWI's research agenda.
- Funder
- Institute for Advanced Study in the Humanities Essen (KWI)
- Deadline
- Applications due 17 August 2026 at 24:00 CET: Aug 17, 2026
- Award
- Six-month fellowship from 1 April to 30 September 2027 with EUR 3,000 monthly allowance and possible partial travel reimbursement
- Applicant
- Outstanding researchers from around the world in the humanities, cultural studies and social sciences who completed a PhD in 2021 or later; German nationals may apply only if currently employed at an international institution.
CAIS Fellowship 2027/28
Instagram-indexed lead shows applications open until July 31.
- Funder
- Centre for Advanced Internet Studies (CAIS)
- Deadline
- 31 July 2026: Jul 31, 2026
- Award
- Fellowship support; confirm amount on official call page
- Applicant
- Germany / Global
UEFA Foundation for Children Call for Projects 2026
The UEFA Foundation for Children is accepting project proposals from organisations and NGOs worldwide working to protect vulnerable children and promote their fundamental rights.
- Funder
- UEFA Foundation for Children
- Deadline
- Annual call open throughout June and July 2026; submit before the call closes: Jul 31, 2026
- Award
- Project grant support; final amount depends on UEFA Foundation selection and project terms
- Applicant
- Organisations and NGOs around the world that work with children and propose practical measures aligned with the Foundation's values and focus areas.
U.S. Embassy to the United Kingdom Public Diplomacy Section Annual Program Statement
U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom has posted U.S. Embassy to the United Kingdom Public Diplomacy Section Annual Program Statement, a cross-disciplinary research and innovation funding opportunity listed on...
- Funder
- U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom
- Deadline
- Application deadline: Aug 10, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 100,000
- Applicant
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Royal Society Faraday Discovery Fellowships
Prestigious long-term awards for emerging research leaders.
- Funder
- Royal Society
- Deadline
- Open: 30 July – 24 September
- Award
- Fellowship support; confirm amount on official call page
- Applicant
- United Kingdom
UKRI Translation: Impact Acceleration: CHERI IKC
Apply for funding to establish an Innovation and Knowledge Centre (IKC) focused on driving adoption of the Capability Hardware Enhanced RISC Instructions (CHERI) digital security by design technology. You...
- Funder
- EPSRC / UKRI
- Deadline
- See official UKRI opportunity page for closing date
- Award
- Funding available under UKRI opportunity terms
- Applicant
- UK research organisations eligible under the funder rules
NetworkPlus in property flood resilience (invite only)
Apply for funding to develop an interdisciplinary NetworkPlus to address research needs for increased property flood resilience adoption and uptake in the UK. You must be based at a UK research organisation...
- Funder
- EPSRC / UKRI
- Deadline
- See official UKRI opportunity page for closing date
- Award
- Funding available under UKRI opportunity terms
- Applicant
- UK research organisations eligible under the funder rules
Doctoral focal award plus: innovating in data-driven research
We are commissioning one doctoral focal award plus to develop a cadre of social scientists from doctoral studentships and across career stages with the skills needed to use data-driven research approaches in...
- Funder
- ESRC / UKRI
- Deadline
- See official UKRI opportunity page for closing date
- Award
- Funding available under UKRI opportunity terms
- Applicant
- UK research organisations eligible under the funder rules
AI Rapid Response Fellowship 2026
The fellowship places AI experts in federal offices to help government respond to fast-moving AI security challenges.
- Funder
- Horizon Institute for Public Service
- Deadline
- Apply by: 22 July 2026: Jul 22, 2026
- Award
- Funded one-year public-service placement in a federal office
- Applicant
- Applicants able to contribute to AI security and public-service work in a one-year federal office placement.
UKRI Translation: MRC Proof of Concept: stage one
This funding opportunity was previously titled ‘Developmental pathway funding scheme: stage one’. Apply for funding to develop and test novel therapeutics, medical devices, diagnostics and other...
- Funder
- MRC / UKRI
- Deadline
- See official UKRI opportunity page for closing date
- Award
- Funding available under UKRI opportunity terms
- Applicant
- UK research organisations eligible under the funder rules
MRC Experimental Medicine: Stage One
MRC application timelines/news notes opening 8 October 2026.
- Funder
- MRC / UKRI
- Deadline
- Opening date: 2026-10-08: Oct 8, 2026
- Award
- Deadline expected 14 April 2027
- Applicant
- United Kingdom
British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026–2027
Scheme opened 1 July 2026; deadline 30 September.
- Funder
- The British Academy
- Deadline
- 2026-09-30 17:00 BST: Sep 30, 2026
- Award
- Fellowship support; confirm amount on official call page
- Applicant
- UK host institutions
Darwin Initiative Round 32 – Capability & Capacity
Capability & Capacity single-stage deadline is 31 August 2026.
- Funder
- UK Government / Darwin Initiative
- Deadline
- Deadline: 2026-08-31: Aug 31, 2026
- Award
- Capability and capacity funding
- Applicant
- Global / ODA-eligible countries
Purchase Mid-range Equipment for Biomedical Research: MRC Equip
Pre-announcement; opportunity due to open 13 August 2026; close date expected 5 November 2026.
- Funder
- Medical Research Council / UKRI
- Deadline
- Opening date: 2026-08-13: Aug 13, 2026
- Award
- £200,000–£1,000,000 contribution
- Applicant
- United Kingdom
MRC Equipment Funding for Biomedical Research
Pre-announced; opens 13 August.
- Funder
- UKRI / Medical Research Council
- Deadline
- Opens: 2026-08-13: Aug 13, 2026
- Award
- Grant funding; confirm amount on official call page
- Applicant
- United Kingdom