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AFC Fellowship 2026
An online leadership programme bringing 40 emerging leaders together to address climate challenges and strengthen dialogue across Africa, the Global South and Global North.
- Funder
- Africa Finance Corporation and Common Purpose
- Deadline
- Applications close 13 September 2026 at midnight British Summer Time: Sep 13, 2026
- Award
- Fully funded online leadership fellowship with no participant fee
- Applicant
- Emerging leaders, typically with more than five years of professional experience, who demonstrate leadership potential, commitment to positive change and interest in climate and North-South collaboration.
IOCCG Trevor Platt Memorial Scholarship 2027
A mobility scholarship enabling an early-career ocean-colour researcher to visit a foreign host institution for focused research and training.
- Funder
- International Ocean Colour Coordinating Group
- Deadline
- Applications close 12 November 2026: Nov 12, 2026
- Award
- USD 5,000 for a research visit of up to three months
- Applicant
- Graduate students and early-career scientists within ten years of their PhD who are nationals and current residents of an eligible developing country or economy in transition.
FY2027 SATREPS Research Proposals
International science and technology partnerships addressing environment and energy, bioresources, or disaster prevention and mitigation while strengthening sustainable development capacity.
- Funder
- Japan Science and Technology Agency and Japan International Cooperation Agency
- Deadline
- Japanese proposals close 19 October 2026 at 12:00 noon JST; partner-country ODA requests must reach Japan by 13 October: Oct 19, 2026
- Award
- Approximately JPY 100 million per project per year for 3 to 5 years, subject to FY2027 budget approval
- Applicant
- Japanese research institutions partnering with a research institution in a developing country whose government submits the required official ODA request.
Global Brain and Nervous System Disorders Research Across the Lifespan – Exploratory Grants
Forecasted exploratory research call requiring U.S.-LMIC research partnerships.
- Funder
- NIH Fogarty International Center and partners
- Deadline
- Estimated post date 14 Aug 2026; estimated due 15 Nov 2026: Nov 15, 2026
- Award
- Grant support; confirm amount and eligible costs on the official page
- Applicant
- LMICs + United States
Interledger Local Impact Mini-Grants 2026
Flexible mini-grants for community-led activities that expand open payments and digital financial access, with priority for the Global South and underserved rural or peri-urban communities.
- Funder
- Interledger Foundation
- Deadline
- Rolling applications close 11 November 2026: Nov 11, 2026
- Award
- USD 500-3,000
- Applicant
- Registered or unregistered community organisations, nonprofits, cooperatives, civil-society groups, local fintech startups, social enterprises and individual practitioners with a concrete project plan.
Whitley Awards 2027
Flagship awards helping grassroots conservation leaders in the Global South scale proven solutions that benefit biodiversity, communities and climate.
- Funder
- Whitley Fund for Nature
- Deadline
- Applications close 30 October 2026 at 23:59 GMT: Oct 30, 2026
- Award
- GBP 50,000 project funding for one year
- Applicant
- Dynamic mid-career conservation leaders who are nationals of the country where they lead a proven, science-based, locally incorporated and community-embedded wildlife conservation project.
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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
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.
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.
SVRI Data to Evidence Grant 2027
SVRI is funding secondary analysis of existing data to produce actionable evidence on violence against women and child sexual violence in low- and middle-income countries.
- Funder
- Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI)
- Deadline
- Applications close 17 September 2026 at 11:59pm South Africa Standard Time: Sep 17, 2026
- Award
- USD 30,000 to USD 50,000 for projects lasting up to 12 months
- Applicant
- Universities, research institutions and non-governmental organisations based in low- and middle-income countries, with an institutionally affiliated lead applicant and ethically sourced existing data relevant to violence against women or child sexual violence.
SickKids Global Oncology Fellowship 2026-2027
SickKids is recruiting fellows for a two-year global oncology programme focused on research, capacity building and better childhood cancer outcomes in low- and middle-income countries.
- Funder
- SickKids Centre for Global Child Health / Garron Family Cancer Centre
- Deadline
- Applications close 13 September 2026 at 11:59pm Eastern Daylight Time: Sep 13, 2026
- Award
- Two-year fellowship with joint salary support and academic mentorship
- Applicant
- Applicants from clinical, research and related professional backgrounds, including medicine, surgery, laboratory science, nursing, allied health and epidemiology, who are committed to improving childhood cancer outcomes in low- and middle-income countries.
Human Rights Advocates Program Fall 2027 and Spring 2028
Columbia University's Human Rights Advocates Program is accepting applications from experienced grassroots advocates for its 2027-2028 residential training cohorts.
- Funder
- Columbia University Institute for the Study of Human Rights
- Deadline
- Applications close 15 October 2026 at 11:59pm Eastern Time: Oct 15, 2026
- Award
- Programme support is sought for shortlisted advocates but funding is not guaranteed
- Applicant
- Grassroots human rights advocates working full time with NGOs; applicants from high-income countries are considered only when representing marginalised communities.
Global Voices for Peace Small Seed Grants 2026
AFSC is offering small seed grants for community-rooted peacebuilding, democracy, justice, nonviolence and resilience initiatives in the Global South.
- Funder
- American Friends Service Committee (AFSC)
- Deadline
- Applications close 15 September 2026: Sep 15, 2026
- Award
- USD 10,000 to USD 15,000; up to 10 grants
- Applicant
- Local, community-based and faith-based organisations working in the Global South; feminist grassroots organisations and youth-led initiatives are especially encouraged.
Climate Adaptation Innovation in Asia Pacific Call for Proposals
UN CTCN is seeking locally led, innovative climate adaptation projects across Asia Pacific, with up to 10 projects receiving technical assistance to pilot and strengthen solutions.
- Funder
- UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) / Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator
- Deadline
- Applications close 7 October 2026: Oct 7, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 150,000 in technical assistance support per selected project
- Applicant
- Government institutions, universities, research centres, NGOs, private-sector entities and other organisations based in eligible developing countries with a nominated NDE to the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism.
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.
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
Digital Health Technology and Reciprocal Innovation to Improve Clinical and Public Health Outcomes
This initiative will support research on the development, validation, feasibility, and effectiveness of innovative digital health interventions or tools (including mobile health) specifically suited for...
- Funder
- National Institutes of Health
- Deadline
- Estimated application due date: 2027-02-11: Feb 11, 2027
- Award
- Amount varies by notice and award terms
- Applicant
- For profit organizations other than small businesses; Private institutions of higher education; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Nonprofits that do not have a
International Research Scientist Development Award (IRSDA)
This initiative will provide salary and research support to advanced U.S. postdoctoral researchers and junior faculty for intensive mentored research and career development activities focused on biomedical,...
- Funder
- National Institutes of Health
- Deadline
- Estimated application due date: 2027-02-09: Feb 9, 2027
- Award
- Amount varies by notice and award terms
- Applicant
- Private institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Global Development Awards Competition 2026
For LMIC research and development organisations; verify direct current deadline.
- Funder
- Global Development Network
- Deadline
- Active in June 2026
- Award
- Research award/grant support
- Applicant
- LMIC researchers / NGOs / CSOs
Due Diligence Fund (DDF) 2026 - 5th Call for Proposals
Multi-stage funding for SMEs including travel, technology, implementation and internationalisation support; co-financing required per Impact Funding listing.
- Funder
- Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung / DDF signal
- Deadline
- Open in June 2026; deadline verify
- Award
- See linked call page
- Applicant
- Global South / SMEs
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.
Wellcome Climate and Health Award: Mitigation Solutions with Health Co-benefits in LMICs
Generates evidence on health effects of climate change mitigation interventions in LMICs.
- Funder
- Wellcome
- Deadline
- Upcoming / active
- Award
- See official call page
- Applicant
- Generates evidence on health effects of climate change mitigation interventions in LMICs.
University of Birmingham Global South Fellowship Programme 2026/2027
Fully funded visiting fellowship for early-career Global South researchers.
- Funder
- University of Birmingham
- Deadline
- TBC / 2026
- Award
- See official call page
- Applicant
- Early-career researchers from Global South universities