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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...
- 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)
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.
- 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.
Fernand Braudel Senior Fellowships 2027
The EUI is accepting senior fellowship proposals that connect accomplished international scholars with departmental research in Florence.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
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.
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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
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.
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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
UKRI Connecting Culture Fund 2026
The Connecting Culture Fund supports short interdisciplinary projects that connect bioscience research with arts, humanities and cultural practice.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
ZonMw Clinical Fellows 2026
ZonMw has pre-announced a Clinical Fellows funding round for medical specialists beginning an independent programme of clinically relevant research.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
PATT Travel Grants for Competitively Awarded Observation Time 2026
Upcoming travel-grant call supporting competitively awarded astronomy observation time; minimum award £15,000.
- 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