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Funding opportunityUnited States

Independent Journalism Consortium in Europe

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for a program to support fact-based independent journalism focused on public policy issues...

GrantSocial Sciences, Policy and GovernanceUnited StatesBureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
Funder
Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
Deadline
Applications close 2026-09-01: Sep 1, 2026
Award
USD 1,000,000
Applicant
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Funding opportunityKenya

EU Youth Sounding Board Kenya – Cohort 2

15 young Kenyans will advise the EU Delegation on youth participation and empowerment.

Youth Advisory ProgramYouth participationpolicycivil society
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
Funding opportunityUnited States

Core Research in Biological Sciences (BIO Core)

The U.S. National Science Foundation's Directorate for Biological Sciences (NSF BIO) Core Research in Biological Sciences (BIO Core) funding opportunity supports foundational and interdisciplinary research...

GrantSocial Sciences, Policy and GovernanceUnited StatesU.S. National Science Foundation
Funder
U.S. National Science Foundation
Deadline
Applications close 2076-08-17: Aug 17, 2076
Award
See official notice
Applicant
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Funding opportunityIreland and New Zealand

Ireland-New Zealand Agriculture and Climate Joint Research Call 2026

A bilateral research call supporting Ireland-New Zealand collaboration on agricultural greenhouse-gas mitigation, sustainable food production and climate-resilient farming systems.

GrantAgricultureClimateFood systems
Funder
Ireland Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries
Deadline
Applications close 30 September 2026 at 14:00 Irish time: Sep 30, 2026
Award
Joint programme funding under the Irish and New Zealand national terms
Applicant
Eligible Irish and New Zealand research-performing organisations applying through a bilateral research consortium under their country's rules.
Funding opportunityEurope and participating partner countries

FORCE Joint Transnational Call 2027

A transnational funding call for pragmatic clinical trials that address rare cancers and cancers with limited treatment options while integrating patient-relevant quality-of-life outcomes.

GrantCancer researchClinical trialInternational consortium
Funder
FORCE4Cancer Partnership
Deadline
Pre-proposals close 21 September 2026 at 14:00 CET: Sep 21, 2026
Award
Approximately EUR 13 million in participating-funder commitments
Applicant
Eligible multinational research consortia proposing pragmatic clinical trials in rare cancers or cancers with limited treatment options under the participating funders' national rules.
Funding opportunityNetherlands

Health-Holland Science for Industry Call 2026

Public-private research funding for Dutch life-sciences and health consortia translating scientific knowledge into marketable products and services.

GrantLife sciencesHealthIndustry
Funder
Health-Holland
Deadline
Full proposals close 22 September 2026 at 17:00 CET; mandatory pre-registration closed 14 July: Sep 22, 2026
Award
EUR 500,000 to EUR 1.2 million PPP subsidy per project; at least EUR 5 million available
Applicant
Consortia led by a Netherlands-based for-profit company, excluding micro-SMEs as lead, and including at least one Dutch research organisation.
Funding opportunityEurope

DRL Promoting Sovereignty and Rule of Law in Europe

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) seeks applications for a project that aims to research and advocate for immigration policies and laws that protect sovereignty...

GrantResearch, Data and Public PolicyEuropeBureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
Funder
Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
Deadline
Applications close 2026-08-31: Aug 31, 2026
Award
USD 2,960,039
Applicant
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Funding opportunityGlobal / eligible participating countries

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.

ScholarshipAgricultureFarmersLeadership
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.
Funding opportunityUnited Kingdom

Martingale Postgraduate Scholarships 2027

Fully funded master's and PhD scholarships for talented students facing financial barriers who want to pursue postgraduate research in mathematical sciences or artificial intelligence at leading UK...

ScholarshipMastersPhDMathematics
Funder
Martingale Foundation
Deadline
Applications close 18 October 2026 at 23:59 UK time: Oct 18, 2026
Award
Full tuition and research expenses, a Living Wage-linked tax-free stipend, application support and professional development
Applicant
Prospective master's and PhD students starting at a Martingale partner university in September 2027 who meet UK Home Fee, academic, schooling and financial-barrier requirements.
Funding opportunityChevening-eligible countries and territories / United Kingdom

Chevening Scholarships 2027-2028

The UK Government's flagship international scholarship supports future leaders to complete an eligible one-year taught master's degree in the United Kingdom and join the global Chevening network.

ScholarshipMastersGlobalLeadership
Funder
UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) / Chevening
Deadline
Applications close 6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC: Oct 6, 2026
Award
Fully funded one-year UK master's degree, including tuition, travel, visa-related support and a living allowance under Chevening terms
Applicant
Emerging leaders from Chevening-eligible countries or territories who hold a qualifying undergraduate degree, have at least 2,800 hours of post-graduation work experience and meet the return-home and course-selection requirements.
Funding opportunityEuropean Union / Horizon Europe Widening countries

Horizon Europe Research Management Facility 2026

Horizon Europe funding for a Research Management Facility that will provide tailored training, institutional needs assessments and implementation plans to improve research-management capacity in Widening...

GrantHorizon EuropeResearch managementInstitutional capacity
Funder
European Commission / European Research Executive Agency
Deadline
Proposals close 24 September 2026: Sep 24, 2026
Award
EUR 7 million overall indicative call budget
Applicant
Eligible institutions in Horizon Europe Widening countries seeking to establish or strengthen professional research-management capacity.
Funding opportunityEuropean Union / Horizon Europe associated countries

Horizon Europe Mission Soil 2026 Single-Stage Call

The 2026 Mission Soil single-stage call funds research and innovation to protect and restore soils, including work on soil health in Ukraine and antimicrobial resistance and antibiotic biosynthesis in soils.

GrantHorizon EuropeSoil healthEnvironment
Funder
European Commission / European Research Executive Agency
Deadline
Single-stage proposals close 23 September 2026: Sep 23, 2026
Award
EUR 33 million overall indicative budget across four topics
Applicant
International research and innovation consortia meeting the Horizon Europe eligibility rules for the Mission Soil topics.
Upcoming callNorth America, United Kingdom and Ireland / Germany

DAAD RISE Germany Research Internships 2027

Funded summer research internships in German universities and research institutes under doctoral or applied-science research supervision.

Upcoming callInternshipSTEMGermany
Funder
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Deadline
Applications expected 15 October-30 November 2026: Nov 30, 2026
Award
EUR 992 monthly, insurance, travel contributions and programme meeting
Applicant
Undergraduates in science, engineering or computer science at North American, British or Irish institutions who have completed at least two years and will remain enrolled after the internship.
Funding opportunityUnited Kingdom

Chatham House Research in Practice PhD Placement 2026-2027

A hybrid research placement linking doctoral scholarship with policy impact across Chatham House programmes in Europe, global health, international law, security, or North America.

PlacementPhDPolicyInternational affairs
Funder
Chatham House
Deadline
Applications close 7 September 2026 at 23:59 GMT: Sep 7, 2026
Award
Three-month full-time research placement and leadership programme
Applicant
PhD students affiliated with the UCL Bloomsbury and East London, LSE, or London Interdisciplinary Social Science doctoral training partnerships, with strong research and communication skills and interest in international affairs.
Funding opportunityEurope / neighbouring regions

SALTO Study Visit on Inclusive Participation in Democratic Life 2026

A funded 16-20 November study visit in Antwerp exploring practical methods for including young people with fewer opportunities in democratic life.

WorkshopStudy visitYouthDemocracy
Funder
SALTO Participation & Information / SALTO Inclusion & Diversity
Deadline
Applications close 6 September 2026: Sep 6, 2026
Award
Accommodation, meals and programme costs covered; travel support via National Agencies or SALTO
Applicant
Youth workers, volunteers, trainers, grassroots activists, community leaders and youth-organisation staff from Erasmus+ programme countries, with limited places for Western Balkans, Eastern Partnership and Southern Mediterranean countries.
Funding opportunityLow- and middle-income Commonwealth countries

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.

FellowshipStartupLMICCommonwealth
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.
Funding opportunityDeveloping countries / Japan or Thailand

JIRCAS Visiting Research Fellowship Program FY2026

A one-year supervised research fellowship at JIRCAS in Tsukuba, Japan, or at its project site in Thailand for researchers from developing countries.

FellowshipAgricultureDeveloping countriesJapan
Funder
Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS)
Deadline
Registration and documents due 31 August 2026 at 17:00 JST: Aug 31, 2026
Award
JPY 7,700 daily living allowance, travel, housing and insurance
Applicant
Citizens of developing countries employed by a university or research organisation in agriculture, forestry or fisheries, holding at least a master's degree, endorsed by their institution and able to work in English and/or Japanese.
Funding opportunityAfrica / SIDS / Ukraine / Türkiye / Japan

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.

FellowshipResearchGlobal SouthAfrica
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.
Funding opportunityUnited Kingdom

UK Youth Climate and Nature Panel 2026

The UK government is recruiting 15 young people for a new panel that will advise on climate and nature policy and strengthen youth engagement.

YouthClimatePolicyUnited Kingdom
Funder
UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Deadline
Applications close 11 September 2026: Sep 11, 2026
Award
Two-year youth policy-engagement opportunity; no cash award stated
Applicant
Young people aged 16 to 18 based across the United Kingdom for the first open recruitment round; the panel seeks diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
Funding opportunityGlobal / United Kingdom

International Postgraduate Excellence Award - January 2027

The University of Westminster is offering a GBP 3,000 tuition award to high-achieving international students beginning an eligible full-time master's programme in January 2027.

ScholarshipInternational studentsMaster'sUnited Kingdom
Funder
University of Westminster
Deadline
Applications close 30 November 2026: Nov 30, 2026
Award
GBP 3,000 tuition-fee award for one full-time master's year
Applicant
International students classified as overseas fee payers who hold an offer for an eligible full-time master's course at the University of Westminster starting in January 2027 and have at least the equivalent of a good UK 2:1 honours degree.
Funding opportunityGlobal / Germany

College for Life Sciences Early Career Fellowships 2027-2028

The College for Life Sciences gives postdoctoral researchers time away from routine laboratory work to reassess research goals, develop bold ideas and build interdisciplinary connections in Berlin.

FellowshipPostdoctoralLife sciencesMedicine
Funder
Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin - College for Life Sciences
Deadline
Applications close 1 November 2026 at 23:59 CET: Nov 1, 2026
Award
Residential early-career fellowship with stipend and interdisciplinary programme support
Applicant
Excellent early-career postdoctoral researchers in the life sciences or medicine whose reflective project does not require laboratory space.
Upcoming callUnited Kingdom / Global learning

Churchill Fellowship 2026-2027

The Churchill Fellowship will fund UK citizens to learn from leading practice in other places and use that knowledge to create practical change in the United Kingdom.

Upcoming callFellowshipUnited KingdomProfessional development
Funder
Churchill Fellowship
Deadline
Applications open 1 September and close 20 October 2026: Oct 20, 2026
Award
Travel and research grant tailored to the approved fellowship plan, with accessibility support where required
Applicant
UK citizens aged 18 or over who are resident in the United Kingdom and have an idea for positive change that would benefit a profession, sector or community. Academic qualifications are not required.
Funding opportunityGlobal / Germany

Wissenschaftskolleg Early Career Fellowship in Humanities and Social Sciences 2027-2028

Wissenschaftskolleg invites early-career humanities and social-science researchers to spend an academic year in Berlin pursuing self-directed work in an interdisciplinary community.

FellowshipHumanitiesSocial sciencesEarly-career researchers
Funder
Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin
Deadline
Applications close 1 September 2026: Sep 1, 2026
Award
Ten-month residential fellowship with stipend and Wissenschaftskolleg support
Applicant
Early-career researchers in the humanities and social sciences whose project can be pursued during a ten-month residence in Berlin.
Funding opportunityGlobal

Wikimedia Community Fund General Support Fund Round 1 2026-2027

The General Support Fund provides flexible support for Wikimedia movement programmes, sustained community work and organisational plans across eight funding regions.

GrantOpen knowledgeDigital inclusionCommunity
Funder
Wikimedia Foundation
Deadline
Most regions close 1 September 2026; Northern and Western Europe closes 30 September 2026: Sep 1, 2026
Award
Flexible general operating and programme support; amount depends on proposal, region and review
Applicant
Wikimedia movement organisations, groups and individuals proposing programmatic work aligned with Wikimedia's strategic direction; regional rules apply.