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RAMP Joint Transnational Call 2026 Pre-announcement
Pre-announcement for the 2026 RAMP joint transnational call supporting collaborative research and innovation connected to sustainable raw materials, the green transition, and digital transition priorities.
- Funder
- European Partnership on Raw Materials for the Green and Digital Transition (RAMP)
- Deadline
- Pre-announcement - timetable on official page
- Award
- See official call for national and partner funding rules
- Applicant
- Research teams and consortia
RIFS Fellow Programme 2027
The RIFS Fellow Programme brings researchers, practitioners, and thought leaders to Potsdam to work on sustainability transformations and related policy, society, and governance questions.
- Funder
- Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS Potsdam)
- Deadline
- See official fellow-programme page
- Award
- Fellowship support at RIFS; see official programme terms
- Applicant
- Researchers and practitioners
CSIRO Postdoctoral Fellowship in Direct Air Capture of CO2
CSIRO is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow to work on direct air capture of carbon dioxide, a climate technology area focused on removing CO2 from ambient air and developing scalable carbon-removal approaches.
- Funder
- CSIRO
- Deadline
- Recruitment open - check official job page for closing date
- Award
- Salary and employment terms listed on the CSIRO job page
- Applicant
- Postdoctoral researchers
EuroHPC JU Quantum Sensors Grand Challenge
The EuroHPC JU Quantum Sensors Grand Challenge supports European research and innovation efforts connected to quantum sensing and high-performance computing ecosystems.
- Funder
- EuroHPC Joint Undertaking
- Deadline
- Call deadline: Jan 14, 2027
- Award
- See EuroHPC call documents for budget and eligible costs
- Applicant
- Research and innovation consortia
APT College of Fellows Nominations 2026
APT College of Fellows nominations recognise senior professionals whose work has made sustained contributions to preservation technology, conservation practice, and the built heritage field.
- Funder
- Association for Preservation Technology International (APT)
- Deadline
- Nomination deadline: Jun 3, 2026
- Award
- Recognition fellowship; no cash award specified
- Applicant
- Preservation technology professionals and nominees
Native American Affairs: Fiscal Year 2025 Colorado River Basin Tribal Drought Resiliency Program
The objectives of this NAA/TAP funding opportunity are to provide funding for drought relief actions/projects that mitigate drought impacts for designated federally recognized tribes within the Colorado River...
- Funder
- Bureau of Reclamation / Department of the Interior
- Deadline
- Closes 2026-09-23: Sep 23, 2026
- Award
- up to USD 1,000,000; floor USD 50,000; estimated total USD 6,000,000; 10 expected awards
- Applicant
- Organizations and Institutions
KIEM Logistiek / GoFood / HighTech
Applied research grants in logistics, agriculture/water/food, and high‑tech domains. Amount: Up to €50,000
- Funder
- NWO (Netherlands)
- Deadline
- 2026-09-15: Sep 15, 2026
- Award
- See official call for award details
- Applicant
- Individuals and Organizations
Strengthening Uzbekistan’s Anti-Corruption Framework to Improve the Investment Climate
Open competition for eligible organizations to submit applications to implement a project that strengthens Uzbekistan’s anti-corruption framework and supports a more transparent, predictable, and competitive...
- Funder
- Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement / Department of State
- Deadline
- Closes 2026-08-03: Aug 3, 2026
- Award
- up to USD 750,000; floor USD 500,000; estimated total USD 750,000; 1 expected award
- Applicant
- Organizations and Institutions
Tribal Energy Development Capacity (TEDC) Grant FY 2026
The Secretary of the Interior ("Secretary"), through the Division of Energy and Mineral Development (DEMD), Office of Trust Services, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), is soliciting grant proposals from...
- Funder
- Bureau of Indian Affairs / Department of the Interior
- Deadline
- Closes 2026-07-16: Jul 16, 2026
- Award
- up to USD 450,000; floor USD 10,000; estimated total USD 6,800,000; 30 expected awards
- Applicant
- Organizations and Institutions
VentureWell Ocean Enterprise Accelerator – Fall 2026 Stage 1
Stage 1 accelerator with coaching, curriculum, and technology development/commercialization support.
- Funder
- VentureWell / NOAA partners
- Deadline
- 7 Jul 2026: Jul 7, 2026
- Award
- Prize or award support; see official call for details
- Applicant
- Startups and entrepreneurs
UNIDO-WTCA Blue Economy Global Call 2026
Global call showcasing innovative and scalable blue economy solutions.
- Funder
- UNIDO / WTCA
- Deadline
- 19 Jun 2026: Jun 19, 2026
- Award
- Prize or award support; see official call for details
- Applicant
- Startups and entrepreneurs
AFR100 Direct Beneficiary Grants for Restoration
Direct beneficiary grants for community-led restoration under AFR100 support programme.
- Funder
- FAO / AFR100 Support Programme
- Deadline
- 19 Jun 2026: Jun 19, 2026
- Award
- See official call for award details
- Applicant
- Organizations and Institutions
Research Enhancement Award Program (REAP) for Health Professional Schools and Graduate Schools (R15 Clinical Trial Required)
The purpose of the Research Enhancement Award Program (REAP) for Health Professional Schools and Graduate Schools is to support small scale research grants at institutions that do not receive substantial...
- Funder
- National Institutes of Health
- Deadline
- 2027-10-25; posted 2026-05-29: Oct 25, 2027
- Award
- Award ceiling: USD 375,000
- Applicant
- Organizations & institutions
F26AS00062: Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act FY 2026
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) requests interested entities to submit research, restoration, and Regional Project proposals for the restoration of the Great Lakes Basin fish and wildlife...
- Funder
- Fish and Wildlife Service / Department of the Interior
- Deadline
- Closes 2026-08-03: Aug 3, 2026
- Award
- up to USD 500,000; floor USD 2,000; estimated total USD 3,500,000; 15 expected awards
- Applicant
- Organizations and Institutions
Longwood Fellows Program 2027
Year-long leadership accelerator for high-potential professionals preparing for leadership roles in public gardens and horticultural institutions.
- Funder
- Longwood Gardens
- Deadline
- Applications open 1 June and close 31 July 2026: Jul 31, 2026
- Award
- Leadership fellowship with programme support; travel for finalist interviews covered
- Applicant
- Public garden and horticulture professionals
CIMA 2026 Global Call for Research Proposals
Global research call on management accounting and control approaches for organizations driven by technology and sustainability.
- Funder
- AICPA & CIMA / Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
- Deadline
- Closing date: Friday 31 July 2026: Jul 31, 2026
- Award
- Research grant support; amount listed in official call documents
- Applicant
- Early-career and experienced researchers
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERC) Program: RERC on AI-Driven Assistive and Rehabilitation Technologies
The purpose of the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERC) program is to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act by conducting advanced engineering research on...
- Funder
- Administration for Community Living / Department of Health and Human Services
- Deadline
- Closes 2026-07-16: Jul 16, 2026
- Award
- up to USD 975,000; floor USD 970,000; estimated total USD 975,000; 1 expected award
- Applicant
- Organizations and Institutions
U.S. Mission UAE PDS Annual Program Statement
The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) at U.S. Mission UAE invites results-oriented proposals for programs that foster economic opportunities for U.S. businesses, investors, and innovators, and showcase American...
- Funder
- U.S. Mission to United Arab Emirates / Department of State
- Deadline
- Closes 2026-07-15: Jul 15, 2026
- Award
- up to USD 300,000; floor USD 75,000; 7 expected awards
- Applicant
- Organizations and Institutions
Lunar Payload Design Challenge
The U.S. Department of State's U.S. Mission to the UAE announces an open competition to implement the Lunar Payload Design Challenge , a program that brings together U.S. and UAE graduate students in a...
- Funder
- U.S. Mission to United Arab Emirates / Department of State
- Deadline
- Closes 2026-07-15: Jul 15, 2026
- Award
- up to USD 300,000; floor USD 200,000; estimated total USD 300,000; 1 expected award
- Applicant
- Students and Youth
Automated Permitting Systems Demonstration NOFO
The Automated Permitting Systems Demonstration NOFO is intended to support jurisdictions that will deploy automated building code permitting systems and partner with HUD to evaluate their applicability and...
- Funder
- Department of Housing and Urban Development
- Deadline
- 2026-07-13; posted 2026-05-29: Jul 13, 2026
- Award
- Award ceiling: USD 1,500,000; Award floor: USD 300,000; Total funding: USD 3,000,000
- Applicant
- Organizations & institutions
EnglishxSTEM
The EnglishxSTEM initiative advances U.S. economic and technological interests by partnering with Dominican public and private sector stakeholders to deliver high-impact English for Specific Purposes (ESP)...
- Funder
- U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic / Department of State
- Deadline
- Closes 2026-06-30: Jun 30, 2026
- Award
- up to USD 100,000; floor USD 50,000; estimated total USD 100,000; 10 expected awards
- Applicant
- Organizations and Institutions
Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
The USGS is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research in the following area: detecting plant species habitat to inform management. The research will be used to investigate phenology...
- Funder
- Geological Survey
- Deadline
- 2026-06-29; posted 2026-05-29: Jun 29, 2026
- Award
- Award ceiling: USD 49,250; Award floor: USD 1; Total funding: USD 49,250
- Applicant
- Organizations & institutions
USGS Great Lakes-Northern Forest CESU: Invasive Grass Carp Spawning and Early Life History Research
USGS CESU research opportunity focused on invasive Grass Carp spawning and early life history in Great Lakes tributaries.Grass Carp are an invasive species in North America, which threaten native species...
- Funder
- Geological Survey
- Deadline
- 2026-06-29; posted 2026-05-29: Jun 29, 2026
- Award
- Award ceiling: USD 450,000; Award floor: USD 1; Total funding: USD 450,000
- Applicant
- Organizations & institutions
USGS Gulf Coast CESU: Southern Great Plains Innovation Landscape
The USGS is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner to develop an Innovation Landscape in the Southern Great Plains for the purpose of accelerating the transfer of new land management technologies to...
- Funder
- Geological Survey
- Deadline
- 2026-06-29; posted 2026-05-29: Jun 29, 2026
- Award
- Award ceiling: USD 460,000; Award floor: USD 1; Total funding: USD 460,000
- Applicant
- Organizations & institutions