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Funding opportunityUnited States

Advancing Investigative Journalism in Ukraine through U.S. AI Innovation

U.S. Mission to Ukraine has posted Advancing Investigative Journalism in Ukraine through U.S. AI Innovation, a cross-disciplinary research and innovation funding opportunity listed on Grants.gov under...

GrantResearch fundingCross-disciplinary Research and InnovationUnited States
Funder
U.S. Mission to Ukraine
Deadline
Application deadline: Sep 1, 2026
Award
Up to USD 100,000
Applicant
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Upcoming callUnited Kingdom / eligible international collaborators

Future Computing Paradigms Network Plus

EPSRC will fund a multidisciplinary Network Plus to map emerging computing paradigms, benchmark UK capability and build a national research community around future computation.

Upcoming callGrantComputingNetwork Plus
Funder
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Deadline
Call opens 3 August 2026; expression of interest due 11 September; applications close 13 October 2026 at 4:00pm UK time: Oct 13, 2026
Award
One award of up to GBP 2.8 million full economic cost; EPSRC contribution GBP 2.24 million
Applicant
Applicants based at UK research organisations eligible for EPSRC funding. International researchers may participate under the limited UKRI-RCN Money Follows Cooperation route or as project partners.
Funding opportunityEurope / Italy

Fernand Braudel Senior Fellowships 2027

The EUI is accepting senior fellowship proposals that connect accomplished international scholars with departmental research in Florence.

FellowshipSenior researchersSocial sciencesHumanities
Funder
European University Institute
Deadline
Economics and History/Political and Social Sciences applications close 30 September 2026: Sep 30, 2026
Award
Monthly fellowship grant and possible family allowances under EUI terms
Applicant
Established academics with an international research profile proposing a three- to ten-month stay at an eligible EUI department.
Funding opportunityCanada / United Kingdom / G7 and Nordic countries

Canada-G7-Nordic Call for Proposals on Quantum Technologies

EPSRC and NSERC are supporting international university research partnerships in quantum science and technologies across Canada, the UK and participating G7 and Nordic countries.

GrantQuantum technologyInternational collaborationCanada
Funder
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) / NSERC
Deadline
Applications close 24 September 2026 at 8:00pm Eastern Time: Sep 24, 2026
Award
UK component up to GBP 500,000 full economic cost; GBP 3 million UK fund, with six to seven collaborations expected
Applicant
Collaborative university research teams led by a Canadian principal applicant and including eligible UK researchers. Proposals must include researchers from Canada and the UK and may add partners from the United States, Germany, Japan, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Norway.
Funding opportunityUnited Kingdom

Kidney Research UK Prevention Research Grant 2026

Kidney Research UK is accepting prevention-focused research proposals addressing the causes, onset and progression of kidney disease.

GrantKidney diseasePreventionHealth research
Funder
Kidney Research UK
Deadline
Applications close 8 September 2026: Sep 8, 2026
Award
Project grant support under Kidney Research UK prevention-round terms
Applicant
Research-led applicants based at eligible UK institutions proposing work that can prevent kidney disease or reduce its progression and impact.
Funding opportunityIreland / Northern Ireland

Shared Island GLAM Programme Pilot Project Funding

The Shared Island GLAM pilot funds cross-border cultural-heritage partnerships that test new approaches to public engagement, community co-creation and sector learning.

GrantCultureHeritageIreland
Funder
Heritage Council / Irish Museums Association
Deadline
Applications close 3 September 2026 at 17:00: Sep 3, 2026
Award
EUR 10,000 to EUR 15,000 for collaborative pilot projects
Applicant
Not-for-profit, collection-focused galleries, libraries, archives and museums. Each project must include at least one eligible organisation in Ireland and one in Northern Ireland.
Funding opportunityLatin America and the Caribbean / Africa / Ukraine / Small Island Developing States

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.

Research supportArtificial intelligenceHigh-performance computingAfrica
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.
Upcoming callNetherlands

Open Science Infrastructure Programme 2026 Pre-announcement

Open Science NL plans a major call for collaborative projects that strengthen existing digital infrastructure for open and reusable research.

Upcoming callPre-announcementOpen scienceResearch infrastructure
Funder
Open Science NL / Dutch Research Council (NWO)
Deadline
Call expected October 2026; mandatory letter of intent and workshop registration due 3 November 2026; full proposals due 13 April 2027: Apr 13, 2027
Award
EUR 17 million total budget; up to EUR 1.7 million per proposal
Applicant
Consortia seeking to improve or further develop existing digital infrastructures that enable open science in the Netherlands. Definitive applicant and consortium rules will be published with the formal call.
Upcoming callEurope and participating partner countries

Water4All 2026 Joint Transnational Call

Water4All is preparing an international research and innovation call on sustainable water management, covering monitoring, nature-based approaches, infrastructure and inclusive governance.

Upcoming callPre-announcementWaterSustainability
Funder
European Partnership Water4All
Deadline
Call opens 8 September 2026; pre-proposals due 10 November 2026 at 15:00 CET; invited full proposals due 6 April 2027 at 15:00 CEST: Apr 6, 2027
Award
International budget to be confirmed; national contributions and limits vary by participating funding organisation
Applicant
International consortia with at least three eligible funded partners from three participating countries, including at least two independent legal entities from two EU Member States or Horizon Europe associated countries. Final national rules will be published at launch.
Funding opportunitySouth Africa, Lesotho and Malawi / France

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.

ScholarshipPostgraduateFranceSouth Africa
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.
Funding opportunityAfrica / Germany

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.

FellowshipAfricaSustainable governanceHumanities
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.
Funding opportunityGlobal / Germany

FRIAS Senior Fellowship Programme 2027-2028

FRIAS is inviting established researchers worldwide to pursue independent projects in residence at the University of Freiburg during 2027-2028.

FellowshipSenior researchersResearchGlobal
Funder
Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies (FRIAS), University of Freiburg
Deadline
Applications close 18 September 2026 at 13:00 CET: Sep 18, 2026
Award
Three- to eight-month fellowship contract or alternative compensation, research-cost contribution and eligible inbound and outbound travel
Applicant
Researchers of any nationality and eligible discipline with a completed PhD, at least eight years of postdoctoral experience, ten peer-reviewed publications since 1 January 2020, and six months of study or research experience outside the country of their first academic degree.
Funding opportunityGlobal / Germany

FRIAS Early Career Fellowship Programme 2027-2028

FRIAS is offering residential fellowships in Freiburg for early-career researchers from all disciplines to advance independent, innovative research projects.

FellowshipEarly careerResearchGlobal
Funder
Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies (FRIAS), University of Freiburg
Deadline
Applications close 18 September 2026 at 13:00 CET: Sep 18, 2026
Award
Four- to ten-month fellowship contract or alternative compensation, research-cost contribution and eligible inbound and outbound travel
Applicant
Researchers of any nationality and eligible discipline with a completed PhD, no more than eight years of postdoctoral experience, at least four peer-reviewed publications since 1 January 2022, and at least six months of study or research experience outside the country of their first academic degree.
Funding opportunityEurope / International teams

Constructive Advanced Thinking Programme 2027-2029

The CAT programme supports international early-career research teams to develop bold interdisciplinary ideas on emerging societal challenges through repeated residencies at Institutes for Advanced Study.

FellowshipResearch teamsEarly careerEurope
Funder
Network of European Institutes for Advanced Study (NETIAS) / FRIAS
Deadline
Applications close 13 September 2026 at 23:59 CET: Sep 13, 2026
Award
Up to six one- or two-week research stays at participating institutes over as many as three years, with hosting and collaboration support
Applicant
Teams of three to five people from at least two countries addressing an emerging societal issue. The principal investigator must hold a stable research position in Europe and have received a PhD between January 2017 and September 2026; doctoral researchers and non-academic stakeholders may join.
Upcoming callUnited Kingdom / Norway

NERC Large Grant Full Applications November 2026

NERC has announced the full-application stage of its large grants competition for ambitious, curiosity-driven environmental science.

Upcoming callResearch grantEnvironmental scienceUnited Kingdom
Funder
Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
Deadline
Upcoming call opens 5 August and closes 5 November 2026 at 4:00pm UK time: Nov 5, 2026
Award
GBP 1.12 million to GBP 3.45 million full economic cost; NERC funds 80%; up to five years
Applicant
Invitation-only teams whose outline proposal was successful, led by an eligible UK research organisation; eligible Norwegian collaboration may be included under the applicable agreement.
Funding opportunityUnited Kingdom

UKRI Connecting Culture Fund 2026

The Connecting Culture Fund supports short interdisciplinary projects that connect bioscience research with arts, humanities and cultural practice.

Research grantBioscienceArts and cultureInterdisciplinary research
Funder
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Deadline
Applications close 30 September 2026 at 4:00pm UK time: Sep 30, 2026
Award
GBP 5,000 to GBP 100,000 at 100% full economic cost; GBP 309,000 total available
Applicant
Invitation-only proposals led or co-led by a BBSRC strategically funded institute, with other eligible UK research organisations able to participate as partners.
Funding opportunityEuropean Union / Global

European Commission Blue Book Traineeship March 2027

The European Commission is accepting applications for paid administrative and translation traineeships running from March to July 2027.

TraineeshipEuropean CommissionEuropeGraduates
Funder
European Commission
Deadline
Applications close 4 September 2026 at 10:00am Brussels time: Sep 4, 2026
Award
Five-month paid traineeship; indicative monthly grant varies by duty station, plus possible travel and local allowances
Applicant
University graduates who satisfy the Blue Book nationality, language, degree and prior EU-institution experience rules; a limited quota is available to non-EU nationals.
Upcoming callNetherlands

ZonMw Clinical Fellows 2026

ZonMw has pre-announced a Clinical Fellows funding round for medical specialists beginning an independent programme of clinically relevant research.

Upcoming callClinical researchMedical specialistsNetherlands
Funder
ZonMw
Deadline
Pre-announcement: call expected to open in September 2026: Sep 1, 2026
Award
Up to EUR 200,000 for 36 to 60 months
Applicant
Medical specialists with a PhD who are at the beginning of their scientific careers and want to establish an independent clinical research line.
Upcoming callUnited Kingdom

A guide for the commercialisation of Creative Industries Research

AHRC will fund a collaborative team to develop a practical, sector-specific guide for commercialising creative-industries research.

Upcoming callUKRIAHRCCreative industries
Funder
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) / Arts and Humanities Research Council
Deadline
Upcoming call opens 30 July 2026 and closes 15 October 2026 at 4:00pm UK time: Oct 15, 2026
Award
Up to GBP 250,000 at 100% full economic cost
Applicant
Eligible UK research organisations led by a university team and working collaboratively with creative-industry investors, lawyers, founders and other commercialisation specialists.
Funding opportunityGermany / Global

Martin Roth-Initiative Temporary Relocation Programme 2026

Temporary relocation support enabling at-risk artists and cultural actors to live and continue their work safely with a host organisation in Germany.

GrantArtists at riskGermanyRelocation
Funder
Martin Roth-Initiative
Deadline
Digital artist and host applications close at 5:00pm CEST on 11 September 2026: Sep 11, 2026
Award
Monthly stipend, relocation support and resources for artistic or cultural work
Applicant
At-risk artists and cultural actors applying jointly with an eligible cultural host organisation in Germany.
Funding opportunityWestern Balkans

Common Ground Program Opportunity and Innovation Grants 2026

The European Fund for the Balkans is offering small rolling grants for civil society initiatives that foster dialogue, social cohesion and trust-building in the Western Balkans.

GrantCivil societyWestern BalkansDialogue
Funder
European Fund for the Balkans
Deadline
Rolling applications until 2 November 2026: Nov 2, 2026
Award
Up to EUR 4,500; 20 grants available
Applicant
Civil society organisations, grassroots initiatives and informal groups in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia; informal groups may apply with a registered organisation or fiscal host.
Funding opportunityEurope

Green Digital Fellowship Programme 2026-2027

Greens/EFA is recruiting 15 EU-based students and young professionals for a fully funded digital storytelling and green politics fellowship.

FellowshipDigital storytellingClimateEurope
Funder
Greens/EFA in the European Parliament
Deadline
Applications close 1 September 2026: Sep 1, 2026
Award
Free participation; travel, accommodation and meals covered for in-person Brussels sessions
Applicant
Students and young professionals based in the European Union who care about climate, nature, democracy, equality or social justice and are interested in digital storytelling and communications.
Funding opportunityUnited Kingdom

Collaborate with the UK Human Functional Genomics Initiative

MRC and the UK Human Functional Genomics Initiative are funding academic-industry partnership awards for feasibility, pilot and initial studies in functional genomics.

GrantFunctional genomicsBiomedical researchIndustry collaboration
Funder
Medical Research Council (MRC) / UK Human Functional Genomics Initiative
Deadline
Applications close 1 November 2026 at 11:59pm UK time: Nov 1, 2026
Award
GBP 15,000 to GBP 100,000
Applicant
Researchers based at UK research organisations eligible for MRC funding, with academic-industry collaboration linked to the UK Human Functional Genomics Initiative.
Upcoming callUnited Kingdom

PATT Travel Grants for Competitively Awarded Observation Time 2026

Upcoming travel-grant call supporting competitively awarded astronomy observation time; minimum award £15,000.

Research Travel GrantAstronomytelescope observationresearch mobility
Funder
Science and Technology Facilities Council
Deadline
Published 20 July 2026; opens 20 August; closes 15 October 2026: Oct 15, 2026
Award
£15,000
Applicant
United Kingdom