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Schmidt AI in Science African Faculty Fellowship 2027
MIDAS will support African faculty researchers for a two-year AI-enabled science fellowship that combines one year in residence at the University of Michigan with one year of research or training activity in...
- Funder
- University of Michigan Institute for Data and AI in Society (MIDAS) / Schmidt Sciences
- Deadline
- Portal opens 17 August 2026; Phase 1 applications close 5 October 2026; Phase 2 closes 23 November 2026: Oct 5, 2026
- Award
- USD 35,000 annual stipend, medical insurance, housing, visa fees, Africa-US travel, computing, training, conference and publication support
- Applicant
- Current faculty members at African universities, or researchers in equivalent appointments at African research organisations, who want to use artificial intelligence methods to address significant questions in biological, biomedical, earth, environmental, engineering, physical or mathematical sciences.
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.
UCLouvain CLAIM Postdoctoral Fellowship in Media and Communication 2027
UCLouvain is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher for an interdisciplinary project on how marginalised actors use communication, politics and law in international climate litigation.
- Funder
- UCLouvain Institute for Language and Communication
- Deadline
- Applications close 31 October 2026: Oct 31, 2026
- Award
- One-year full-time postdoctoral contract under UCLouvain salary scales
- Applicant
- Researchers with a PhD in media and communication sciences, language sciences or a closely related field who satisfy UCLouvain postdoctoral rules, can work in English and French, and have not lived or carried out their main activity in Belgium for more than 24 months during the three years before the contract begins.
State Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan Grant Program 2026
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is supporting implementation of approved state and territorial aquatic nuisance species management plans.
- Funder
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Deadline
- Pre-proposals due 29 July; invited applications due 14 October; federal notice closes 16 December 2026: Oct 14, 2026
- Award
- USD 4,084,181 total funding; about 47 awards from USD 5,000 to USD 150,000 with a 25 percent non-federal match
- Applicant
- State, territorial and interstate entities responsible for implementing an aquatic nuisance species management plan approved by the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
Limited Competition: Supporting Programs to Advance Research Knowledge in Environmental Health Sciences (SPARK-EHS) (UE5/T32 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health has posted Limited Competition: Supporting Programs to Advance Research Knowledge in Environmental Health Sciences (SPARK-EHS) (UE5/T32 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed), a health...
- Funder
- National Institutes of Health
- Deadline
- Forecasted close date / see official listing
- Award
- Up to USD 20,000
- Applicant
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education
UNDP BOOST Innovation Ecosystem Accelerator
UNDP BOOST Innovation Ecosystem Accelerator is a grant / accelerator from UNDP Moldova.
- Funder
- UNDP Moldova
- Deadline
- Open June 24, deadline Jul 31
- Award
- See linked call page
- Applicant
- Moldova & Ukraine
Earth Partner Prize 2026
Prize for practical environmental restoration and climate-resilience solutions.
- Funder
- Earth Partner Prize
- Deadline
- 2026-10-07: Oct 7, 2026
- Award
- See linked call page
- Applicant
- Global
F26AS00104 State ANS Management Plan 2026
Fish and Wildlife Service has posted F26AS00104 State ANS Management Plan 2026, a environment, climate and natural resources funding opportunity listed on Grants.gov under opportunity number F26AS00104. The...
- Funder
- Fish and Wildlife Service
- Deadline
- Application deadline: Dec 16, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 150,000
- Applicant
- State governments; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Wellcome Climate Impacts Awards: Unlocking urgent climate action
Funds transdisciplinary teams to make climate-change impacts on physical and mental health visible and policy-relevant.
- Funder
- Wellcome
- Deadline
- Annual climate/health call; current round dates to verify
- Award
- See linked call page
- Applicant
- Global
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
Limited Competition: Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence: Expansion/Sustainability Phases (COBRE-E/S) (P30 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health has posted Limited Competition: Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence: Expansion/Sustainability Phases (COBRE-E/S) (P30 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed), a health and biomedical...
- Funder
- National Institutes of Health
- Deadline
- Application deadline: May 25, 2029
- Award
- See official Grants.gov listing
- Applicant
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; State governments; City or township governments; Special district governments; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; County governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Independent school districts; Small businesses; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
LEAP-SE Cofund Call 2026
Sustainable energy research/innovation call requiring African and European partners; check participating funders and exact deadline.
- Funder
- LEAP-SE / participating African and European funders
- Deadline
- June 2026, 16:00 CEST (exact day verify)
- Award
- See linked call page
- Applicant
- Africa-Europe consortia
Bournemouth University PhD Studentship in Movement Ecology and Conservation
Fully funded PhD studentship on sea lamprey and European eel populations in reconnected rivers.
- Funder
- Bournemouth University
- Deadline
- Deadline not captured; verify
- Award
- See linked call page
- Applicant
- UK/international candidates; verify fees eligibility
Communities Climate Adaptation Facility for Belize 2026
OFY recent post lists CCAF as a funding opportunity for community-led climate resilience projects in Belize.
- Funder
- UNOPS / Global Centre for Climate Mobility
- Deadline
- Deadline not captured; verify
- Award
- OFY recent post lists CCAF as a funding opportunity for community-led climate resilience projects in Belize.
- Applicant
- Belize; community-led projects