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Global Health EDCTP3 Work Programme 2026 Calls
Global Health EDCTP3 has 2026 calls supporting TB drugs, lower respiratory tract infections, HIV co-infections, climate and health, regulatory capacity, digital innovation and AI in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Funder
- Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking
- Deadline
- RIA second-stage deadline 17 September 2026; CSA single-stage deadline 2 September 2026: Sep 17, 2026
- Award
- Up to EUR 147 million total across six 2026 call topics
- Applicant
- International consortia working on poverty-related and neglected infectious diseases in sub-Saharan Africa, including at least one eligible African partner and European collaboration according to the topic rules.
ANZIC CORE Funding 2026
ANZIC CORE Funding supports geoscience, education and outreach projects using scientific drilling, coring, legacy samples, site surveys and related data.
- Funder
- Australian and New Zealand International Ocean Discovery Program Consortium (ANZIC)
- Deadline
- Applications close Monday 31 August 2026: Aug 31, 2026
- Award
- Up to AUD 20,000 or NZD 25,000
- Applicant
- Researchers and educators from ANZIC Australian and New Zealand member institutions with projects linked to scientific drilling or coring.
INGSA-Africa Science Advice Skills Development Program 2026
INGSA-Africa is recruiting mentees for the fifth Science Advice Skills Development Program to strengthen African researchers' capacity to work at the science-policy interface.
- Funder
- INGSA-Africa
- Deadline
- Applications close 17 August 2026: Aug 17, 2026
- Award
- Training, mentorship, practical science-policy exercises, peer network access and possible support for dissemination activities
- Applicant
- Early and mid-career African scientists and researchers working on the African continent, with a PhD within the past 10 years and interest in science advice and policy engagement.
L'Oréal-UNESCO Young Talents Caribbean for Women in Science 2026
The Young Talents Caribbean programme supports outstanding women researchers in life, environmental, material, mathematical, computer, information, engineering and technology sciences.
- Funder
- L'Oréal Foundation / UNESCO Caribbean partners
- Deadline
- Applications close 14 August 2026: Aug 14, 2026
- Award
- Two endowments of USD 15,000 each
- Applicant
- Women doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers and early-career scientists who are nationals of Caribbean countries or territories and conduct eligible scientific research in the Caribbean.
Grand Challenges Innovations in Decentralized Pan-Orthoebolavirus Diagnostics
Grand Challenges is seeking field-ready innovations for pan-Orthoebolavirus diagnostics, specimen validation, decentralized testing, surveillance, early warning and quality systems for Ebola outbreak response.
- Funder
- Gates Foundation / Grand Challenges
- Deadline
- Applications close 31 July 2026 at 11:30 a.m. PDT: Jul 31, 2026
- Award
- Indicative budgets range from USD 150,000 to USD 800,000 depending on use case and duration
- Applicant
- Research institutes, nonprofits, companies, international organisations, government agencies and academic institutions with strong diagnostics, outbreak, specimen-access or endemic-country partnerships.
Fulbright-National Archives Heritage Science Fellowship 2027-2028
The Fulbright-National Archives Heritage Science Fellowship places a visiting scholar with National Archives scientists and experts at the Heritage Science Research and Testing Lab.
- Funder
- Fulbright Scholar Program and National Archives and Records Administration
- Deadline
- Competition opens 15 July 2026 and closes 16 November 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET: Nov 16, 2026
- Award
- Fulbright visiting scholar fellowship support; confirm allowance and travel details in the official award profile
- Applicant
- Fulbright visiting scholar applicants whose work connects with archival science, conservation, heritage science and National Archives research priorities.
FY 2026 Competitive State Wildlife Grant Program
The Competitive State Wildlife Grant Program supports state-led conservation actions for wildlife and habitats, especially species of greatest conservation need.
- Funder
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Deadline
- Applications close 18 September 2026: Sep 18, 2026
- Award
- USD 50,000 to USD 1,000,000; 16 expected awards
- Applicant
- State fish and wildlife agencies and eligible state-led conservation partners working on species of greatest conservation need.
ASPECT Notice of Intent: Accelerating Scale-up and Pre-piloting of Emerging Chemical Technologies
DOE issued a notice of intent for a future ASPECT funding opportunity on scale-up and pre-piloting of chemical technologies using alternative and waste feedstocks.
- Funder
- U.S. Department of Energy, Golden Field Office
- Deadline
- Notice listed with 14 September 2026 close/archive timing; full NOFO expected later: Sep 14, 2026
- Award
- Funding amount not yet specified in the notice of intent
- Applicant
- Prospective applicants interested in emerging chemical technologies; the notice is informational and does not request applications yet.
Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund: Solutions for AI-Native RAN
NTIA is funding AI-native Radio Access Network solutions through the Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund to support secure, open and interoperable wireless equipment.
- Funder
- National Telecommunications and Information Administration
- Deadline
- Applications close 9 September 2026: Sep 9, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 53,000,000 available across three expected awards; cost sharing required
- Applicant
- Applicants organised under U.S. law with principal place of business in the United States and capacity to develop, sell or deploy secure compute solutions enabling AI-native RAN capabilities.
Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the Great Lakes Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)
Geological Survey has posted Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the Great Lakes Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), a science, technology, engineering and mathematics...
- Funder
- Geological Survey
- Deadline
- Application deadline: Aug 14, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 399,000
- Applicant
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Wedu Women Rising for Climate Resilience Programme 2026
Wedu's Women Rising for Climate Resilience supports emerging women leaders across South and Southeast Asia with climate justice frameworks, systems thinking and practical leadership tools.
- Funder
- Wedu
- Deadline
- Programme page updated July 2026; join/apply through the official Wedu form while the 2026 call is open: Jul 31, 2026
- Award
- Eight-week online leadership programme, mentorship, alumni network access, CAWLA connections and possible seed funding where resources allow
- Applicant
- Emerging women climate leaders across South and Southeast Asia who are developing climate action, resilience, justice or community-based solutions.
MDPI Emerging Sustainability Leader Award 2027
The MDPI Sustainability Foundation has opened nominations for the 2027 Emerging Sustainability Leader Award, recognising an early-career researcher making outstanding sustainability contributions.
- Funder
- MDPI Sustainability Foundation
- Deadline
- Nomination deadline: 30 November 2026: Nov 30, 2026
- Award
- USD 20,000 prize, trophy, and covered travel and accommodation for the World Sustainability Forum 2027 award ceremony
- Applicant
- Early-career researchers, typically within 10 years of completing a PhD, with a strong record in sustainability-related research and impact.
Cornell Atkinson Postdoctoral Fellowship in Sustainability 2027
Cornell Atkinson is accepting applications for its 2027 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Sustainability, supporting early-career scholars who pair rigorous academic research with an external partnership for...
- Funder
- Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability
- Deadline
- Applications and recommendation letters due by 20 October 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET: Oct 20, 2026
- Award
- Three-year appointment; USD 65,000 salary per year, Cornell employee benefits, and USD 12,000 per year for research and travel expenses
- Applicant
- Early-career scholars with a PhD in a field relevant to the proposed sustainability research by the fellowship start date and normally no earlier than May 1, 2025; applicants must secure a PI-eligible Cornell faculty mentor and an external partner.
Environmental Regulatory Enhancement
Administration for Children and Families - ANA has posted Environmental Regulatory Enhancement, a environment, climate and natural resources funding opportunity listed on Grants.gov under opportunity number...
- Funder
- Administration for Children and Families - ANA
- Deadline
- Application deadline: Aug 7, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 900,000
- Applicant
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
U.S Wildland Fire Service BLM-National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) Regional Fire Science Exchange Announcement
Bureau of Land Management has posted U.S Wildland Fire Service BLM-National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) Regional Fire Science Exchange Announcement, a science, technology,...
- Funder
- Bureau of Land Management
- Deadline
- Application deadline: Sep 17, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 262,000
- Applicant
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Department of Interior Wildland Fire Service BLM-National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP)Fire Leaders And Managers, Emerging Scientists (FLAMES)
Bureau of Land Management has posted Department of Interior Wildland Fire Service BLM-National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP)Fire Leaders And Managers, Emerging Scientists...
- Funder
- Bureau of Land Management
- Deadline
- Application deadline: Sep 17, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 40,000
- Applicant
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Supply Chain Acceleration and Logistics Enablement (SCALE) Program
Small Business Administration has posted Supply Chain Acceleration and Logistics Enablement (SCALE) Program, a science, technology, engineering and mathematics funding opportunity listed on Grants.gov under...
- Funder
- Small Business Administration
- Deadline
- Application deadline: Aug 7, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 500,000
- Applicant
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); For profit organizations other than small businesses; Small businesses; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education
NetworkPlus in property flood resilience (invite only)
Apply for funding to develop an interdisciplinary NetworkPlus to address research needs for increased property flood resilience adoption and uptake in the UK. You must be based at a UK research organisation...
- Funder
- EPSRC / UKRI
- Deadline
- See official UKRI opportunity page for closing date
- Award
- Funding available under UKRI opportunity terms
- Applicant
- UK research organisations eligible under the funder rules
Improved Oil and Gas Recovery and Produced Water Management Technologies
Modification 000001: Issued to change the Full Application date; modified NOFO Part 1. No other changes have been. Please see the NOFO Part 1 for the full description of the modification. This Notice of...
- Funder
- National Energy Technology Laboratory
- Deadline
- Deadline: 2026-09-08: Sep 8, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 150,000,000; estimated total funding USD 150,000,000
- Applicant
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility". The following types of domestic
Fiscal Year 2026 United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP)
The United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP), codified at 46 U.S.C. 55601, was originally established by Section 1121 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reduce landside congestion...
- Funder
- Maritime Administration
- Deadline
- Deadline: 2026-08-31: Aug 31, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 12,000,000; estimated total funding USD 1
- Applicant
- Independent school districts; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of hig
PhD Scholarship in Climate Displacement in Australia
Monash University is recruiting a PhD scholar for research on climate displacement in Australia, with project support for research and dissemination activities.
- Funder
- Monash University
- Deadline
- Applications close: 2 August 2026, 11:55 pm AEST: Aug 2, 2026
- Award
- PhD scholarship with support for fieldwork, transcription, travel and conference attendance
- Applicant
- Prospective PhD candidates interested in climate displacement research in Australia; applicants must satisfy Monash University admission and scholarship requirements.
Google DeepMind Accelerator: AI for the Planet APAC 2026
Google DeepMind’s AI for the Planet accelerator supports Asia-Pacific teams applying AI to climate and environmental challenges.
- Funder
- Google DeepMind
- Deadline
- Deadline: 26 July 2026: Jul 26, 2026
- Award
- Accelerator support including bootcamp participation and tailored support from September to December 2026
- Applicant
- APAC-based teams using AI to address climate, environmental and planetary challenges; applicants should confirm the official regional eligibility rules.
NIDDK Disease Research and Translational Core Centers (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications for NIDDK Disease Research and Translational Core Centers (P30 Clinical Trial Optional ) . These Core Centers are part of an integrated program...
- Funder
- National Institutes of Health
- Deadline
- Estimated application due date: 2027-06-01: Jun 1, 2027
- Award
- USD 28,000,000
- Applicant
- For profit organizations other than small businesses; State governments; County governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Others (see text field en
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