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Funding opportunityITTO member countries / Global South

International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO) Fellowship Programme 2026

Up to $10,000 fellowships through the Freezailah Fellowship Fund to strengthen professional expertise in tropical forestry.

FellowshipForestryTropical timberEnvironment
Funder
International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO)
Deadline
31 Jul 2026: Jul 31, 2026
Award
Up to $10,000
Applicant
Professionals and researchers in tropical forestry and related disciplines
Funding opportunityLow- and middle-income countries

Ophthalmology Institutional Research Capacity Strengthening Call 2026

VELUX Stiftung's ophthalmology programme funds long-lasting institutional research capacity strengthening in LMICs to support locally relevant eye-health research.

GrantOphthalmologyLMICsResearch Capacity
Funder
VELUX Stiftung
Deadline
Application deadline: Oct 1, 2026
Award
Institutional research capacity strengthening funding; budget rules in the official call for proposals
Applicant
Research institutions and departments
Funding opportunityPriority countries

USDA Food for Progress Program FY2026

USDA's Food for Progress FY2026 opportunity supports agricultural development, trade, and food security work in priority countries.

GrantAgricultureFood securityTrade
Funder
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Deadline
See official NOFO and priority-country documents
Award
Grant or cooperative agreement support for agriculture, trade, and food security projects
Applicant
Eligible organisations
Funding opportunityDeveloping countries

TWAS Research Grants Programme

The World Academy of Sciences is inviting applications for TWAS Research Grants Programme, a research grant for scientists and research groups in eligible developing countries, according to TWAS programme...

GrantAll DisciplinesDeveloping countriesResearch
Funder
The World Academy of Sciences
Deadline
Cycle-specific deadlines
Award
Research grant support for eligible scientists and institutions; cycle details vary
Applicant
Researchers
Funding opportunityDeveloping and newly industrialised countries; study in Germany

DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) 2026/27

DAAD EPOS scholarships support graduates from developing and newly industrialised countries pursuing selected postgraduate courses connected to development practice.

ScholarshipGraduate studyGermanyDevelopment
Funder
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Deadline
Course deadlines vary
Award
Scholarship support for selected development-related postgraduate courses in Germany
Applicant
Graduates with professional experience
Funding opportunityLow- and middle-income countries

Global Public Health Awards for Early Career Investigators

Gilead's Global Public Health Awards support early-career investigators in low- and middle-income countries pursuing country-driven public health research on HIV and viral hepatitis.

AwardPublic healthHIVViral hepatitis
Funder
Gilead Research Scholars
Deadline
Application deadline: Aug 28, 2026
Award
USD 100,000 award paid to the selected investigator's institution
Applicant
Early-career investigators
Funding opportunityDeveloping countries and countries with economies in transition

UNEP Special Programme Ninth Round of Applications

UNEP's Special Programme supports institutional strengthening for the sound management of chemicals and waste in eligible countries.

GrantChemicalsWasteEnvironment
Funder
UN Environment Programme
Deadline
Application deadline: Jul 20, 2026
Award
Institutional-strengthening grant support under UNEP Special Programme rules
Applicant
Eligible governments
Funding opportunityEligible low-income countries

GAFSP 9th Call for Proposals for Country-led Projects

GAFSP country-led grants for high-impact food security, agriculture, resilience, and smallholder farmer investments in eligible low-income countries.

GrantAgricultureFood securitySmallholder farmers
Funder
Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP)
Deadline
Sep 15, 2026
Award
Approximately USD 163 million total grant financing; 6-10 projects expected
Applicant
Government-led partnerships
Funding opportunityGlobal South / LMICs

Emerging Global Leader Award (K43 Independent Clinical Trial Required)

NIH/Fogarty career development award for early-career scientists in low- and middle-income countries proposing independent clinical trial research.

GrantHealthEarly careerClinical trials
Funder
Fogarty International Center
Deadline
Dec 3, 2026
Award
See NIH NOFO for salary, research support, and award limits
Applicant
Early-career researchers
Funding opportunityGlobal South / LMICs

29th Call for Proposals

Common Fund for Commodities call for proposals supporting commodity-sector projects that improve livelihoods, value chains, and sustainable development outcomes.

GrantAgriculture & Food SystemsDevelopment & HumanitarianGlobal South / LMICs
Funder
Common Fund for Commodities
Deadline
Oct 1, 2026
Award
See official Common Fund for Commodities call page
Applicant
Organizations & NGOs
Funding opportunityCaribbean / United Kingdom

CaribOx Visiting Fellowship Scheme 2027

CaribOx visiting fellowship for researchers based at Caribbean research institutions to collaborate with University of Oxford researchers across all disciplines.

FellowshipMobilityResearchCaribbean
Funder
Caribbean Oxford Initiative / University of Oxford
Deadline
15 September 2026, 17:00 UK time: Sep 15, 2026
Award
Fellowship includes Oxford affiliation, travel, accommodation, per diem, and residency support
Applicant
Researcher
Funding opportunityGlobal South / Global

the Qwen Ambassador Program 2026

Qwen opportunity: the Qwen Ambassador Program 2026. Confirm eligibility, deadline, funding package, and application route on the source page.

Fellowship
Funder
Qwen
Deadline
Deadline not captured from listing
Award
See source page and official fellowship page for funding details
Applicant
Researcher
Funding opportunityGlobal South / Global

the Junior Professional Program (JPP) at Policy Center for the New South

Policy Center for the New South opportunity: the Junior Professional Program (JPP) at Policy Center for the New South. Confirm eligibility, deadline, funding package, and application route on the source page.

Fellowship
Funder
Policy Center for the New South
Deadline
Deadline not captured from listing
Award
See source page and official fellowship page for funding details
Applicant
Researcher
Funding opportunityGlobal South / Global

the Foresight Fellowship 2027 Cohort: Advancing the Next Generation of Science and Technology Leaders

Foresight Institute opportunity: the Foresight Fellowship 2027 Cohort: Advancing the Next Generation of Science and Technology Leaders. Confirm eligibility, deadline, funding package, and application route on...

Fellowship
Funder
Foresight Institute
Deadline
Deadline not captured from listing
Award
See source page and official fellowship page for funding details
Applicant
Researcher
Funding opportunityGlobal South / Global

the APSA Diversity & Inclusion Advancing Research Grant 2026: Funding Opportunity for Early-Career Scholars

American Political Science Association opportunity: the APSA Diversity & Inclusion Advancing Research Grant 2026: Funding Opportunity for Early-Career Scholars. Confirm eligibility, deadline, funding package,...

FundingScholarshipGrantResearch
Funder
American Political Science Association
Deadline
Deadline not captured from listing
Award
See source page and official source for funding details
Applicant
Early Career
Funding opportunityGlobal South / Global

the ACRC Academy Career Transition Fellowship at the University of Edinburgh 2026/2027: A Unique Opportunity for Early-Career Researchers

University of Edinburgh / ACRC opportunity: the ACRC Academy Career Transition Fellowship at the University of Edinburgh 2026/2027: A Unique Opportunity for Early-Career Researchers. Confirm eligibility,...

Fellowship
Funder
University of Edinburgh / ACRC
Deadline
Deadline not captured from listing
Award
See source page and official fellowship page for funding details
Applicant
Early Career
Funding opportunityGlobal South / Global

relAI MSc Scholarships 2026: Applications Now Open for AI and Data Science Students

relAI opportunity: relAI MSc Scholarships 2026: Applications Now Open for AI and Data Science Students. Confirm eligibility, deadline, funding package, and application route on the source page.

ScholarshipAIData
Funder
relAI
Deadline
Deadline not captured from listing
Award
See source page and official scholarship page for funding details
Applicant
Graduate Student
Funding opportunityGlobal South / Global

Wellcome Career Development Awards 2026: Up to 8 Years of Funding for Mid-Career Researchers

Wellcome opportunity: Wellcome Career Development Awards 2026: Up to 8 Years of Funding for Mid-Career Researchers. Confirm eligibility, deadline, funding package, and application route on the source page.

FundingResearch
Funder
Wellcome
Deadline
Deadline not captured from listing
Award
See source page and official source for funding details
Applicant
Researcher
Funding opportunityUK & developing countries

Tula Trust

Tula Trust funding opportunity for UK & developing countries. Grant size: GBP £1,000 – GBP £5,000 typical grants.

GrantOngoing
Funder
Tula Trust
Deadline
Ongoing
Award
GBP £1,000 – GBP £5,000 typical grants
Applicant
Organization
Funding opportunityGlobal South / Global

Trinity College Dublin Announces 3 Fully Funded PhD Studentships Under Transforming Herbarium Project (approx €1.5 million): Apply Now

Trinity College Dublin opportunity: Trinity College Dublin Announces 3 Fully Funded PhD Studentships Under Transforming Herbarium Project (approx €1.5 million): Apply Now. Confirm eligibility, deadline,...

ScholarshipFully fundedPhD
Funder
Trinity College Dublin
Deadline
Deadline not captured from listing
Award
Fully funded; confirm package on source page
Applicant
Graduate Student
Funding opportunityDeveloping countries

The Rufford Foundation

The Rufford Foundation funding opportunity for Developing countries. Grant size: £7,000 to £18,000.

GrantOngoingFoundation
Funder
The Rufford Foundation
Deadline
Ongoing
Award
£7,000 to £18,000
Applicant
Organization
Funding opportunityLMIC/underserved communities

The Philips Foundation NGO support

The Philips Foundation NGO support funding opportunity for LMIC/underserved communities. Grant size: Unspecified.

GrantOngoingFoundation
Funder
The Philips Foundation NGO support
Deadline
Ongoing
Award
Unspecified
Applicant
Organization
Funding opportunityLMIC/underserved communities

The Philips Foundation Impact Investments (PFII)

The Philips Foundation Impact Investments (PFII) funding opportunity for LMIC/underserved communities. Grant size: Unspecified.

GrantOngoingFoundation
Funder
The Philips Foundation Impact Investments (PFII)
Deadline
Ongoing
Award
Unspecified
Applicant
Organization
Funding opportunityGlobal South / Global

The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation (DRK) Grants - Up to $300,000 of Support

Year-round social impact funding and capacity support for early-stage organizations with scalable solutions to urgent social or environmental problems.

FundingGrant
Funder
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Deadline
Rolling applications
Award
Funding mentioned in listing: $300,000
Applicant
Applicant