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Funding opportunityUnited Kingdom

UKRI Policy Internships 2026

UKRI Policy Internships give UKRI-funded doctoral students the chance to work for around three months with a policy organisation, gaining practical experience of evidence use, research translation, and policy...

InternshipPolicyDoctoral studentsEIPM
Funder
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Deadline
Application deadline: Sep 8, 2026
Award
Three-month policy placement; funding and stipend arrangements through the UKRI scheme
Applicant
UKRI-funded doctoral students
Funding opportunityUnited Kingdom

STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellowship 2026 at the University of St Andrews

The University of St Andrews is inviting expressions of interest from candidates for the STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellowship, a competitive route for outstanding early-career researchers in STFC-supported...

FellowshipEarly-career researchersSTEMUnited Kingdom
Funder
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) / University of St Andrews
Deadline
Internal expression deadline: Jun 23, 2026
Award
Five-year fellowship support through STFC; confirm host and UKRI rules
Applicant
Early-career researchers
Funding opportunityGlobal

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.

AwardFellowshipHeritageArchitecture
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
Funding opportunityGlobal

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...

GrantResearch fundingEnvironment
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
Funding opportunityGlobal

LEGO Foundation Fellowship

For early‑ and mid‑career researchers studying how children thrive. Focus areas: children in crisis, neurodivergent children, learning in an AI‑enabled world. Fellowship period: 2027–2029. Amount: $300,000...

FellowshipTechnologyInnovationGlobal
Funder
LEGO Foundation
Deadline
2026-07-31: Jul 31, 2026
Award
Fellowship support; see official call for details
Applicant
Individuals and Organizations
Upcoming callGlobal

Spencer Foundation Research Grants on Education – Large

Large education research grants for rigorous education studies.

GrantEducation researchGlobalEducation and Higher Education
Funder
Spencer Foundation
Deadline
7 Jul 2026: Jul 7, 2026
Award
See official call for award details
Applicant
Organizations and Institutions
Upcoming callGlobal

Carleton University AIReKEMA Research Fellowship

Research fellowship supporting AI-related research activities.

FellowshipArtificial intelligenceResearch methodsGlobal
Funder
Carleton University
Deadline
1 Jul 2026: Jul 1, 2026
Award
Fellowship support; see official call for details
Applicant
Organizations and Institutions
Upcoming callUnited States

Spencer Foundation Racial Equity Research Grants

Education research grants addressing racial equity.

GrantEducationRacial equityUnited States
Funder
Spencer Foundation
Deadline
1 Jul 2026: Jul 1, 2026
Award
See official call for award details
Applicant
Individuals and Organizations
Funding opportunityUnited States

Irell & Manella Prize

For Columbia Law School Class of 2028 students. Awarded for outstanding leadership and good citizenship during the first year of law school. Amount: $4,773 (+$4,773 for a student organisation of recipient’s...

PrizeAwardUnited StatesCross-disciplinary Research and Innovation
Funder
Columbia Law School
Deadline
2026-06-30: Jun 30, 2026
Award
Prize or award support; see official call for details
Applicant
Individuals and Organizations
Funding opportunityEurope

Ronald J. Hill Fund

Postgraduate scholarship. Complete application form for consideration.

ScholarshipEducationScholarshipsEurope
Funder
University of Essex
Deadline
2026-06-30: Jun 30, 2026
Award
Scholarship support; see official call for details
Applicant
Students and early-career researchers
Funding opportunityGlobal

James Dyson Award

Engineering and design competition for students and recent graduates. Regional finals progress to international stage.

ScholarshipEducationScholarshipsGlobal
Funder
James Dyson Foundation
Deadline
2026-06-25: Jun 25, 2026
Award
Scholarship support; see official call for details
Applicant
Students and early-career researchers
Funding opportunityUnited States

Hellman Collaborative Change Initiative

Supports bold cross‑sector collaborations tackling local challenges in health, education, and equitable opportunities. Amount: Up to $495,000 (LAUNCH) or $825,000 (GROWTH) over 3‑5 years

GrantHealthBiomedical ResearchUnited States
Funder
Hellman Foundation
Deadline
2026-06-24: Jun 24, 2026
Award
See official call for award details
Applicant
Individuals and Organizations
Funding opportunityGlobal

Exeter Excellence Scholarships (Postgraduate Taught)

Merit‑based scholarships for international taught master’s students. Amount: Fee waiver

ScholarshipEducationScholarshipsGlobal
Funder
University of Exeter
Deadline
2026-06-18: Jun 18, 2026
Award
Scholarship support; see official call for details
Applicant
Students and early-career researchers
Funding opportunityEurope

King's College London Education, Communication & Society PGT Widening Participation Scholarship

For Home postgraduate students from underrepresented backgrounds. Up to six awards available. Amount: £4,000

ScholarshipEducationScholarshipsEurope
Funder
King’s College London
Deadline
2026-06-15: Jun 15, 2026
Award
Scholarship support; see official call for details
Applicant
Students and early-career researchers
Funding opportunityGlobal

LINK Mobility Grant 2026 (Spring)

Supports short research stays (1‑3 months) for international PhDs and postdocs who already have a research stay agreement with a UiO supervisor. Amount: Travel grant

ScholarshipEducationScholarshipsGlobal
Funder
University of Oslo
Deadline
2026-06-15: Jun 15, 2026
Award
Scholarship support; see official call for details
Applicant
Students and early-career researchers
Funding opportunityAsia

JADE Fellowship (Japan‑Australia Dialogue and Exchange)

For emerging leaders in policy, academia, or industry working on Australia–Japan relations. Includes a week‑long field trip to Japan or Australia. Amount: Fully funded (1 week field trip + mentorship)

FellowshipAsiaEducation and Higher Education
Funder
Japan Foundation & United States Studies Centre
Deadline
2026-06-08: Jun 8, 2026
Award
Fellowship support; see official call for details
Applicant
Individuals and Organizations
Funding opportunityBrazil

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Food Engineering at UNICAMP

Postdoctoral position in food engineering/biotechnology related research.

FellowshipFood engineeringBiotechnologyBrazil
Funder
UNICAMP
Deadline
8 Jun 2026: Jun 8, 2026
Award
Fellowship support; see official call for details
Applicant
Postdoctoral researchers
Funding opportunityUnited States

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...

GrantHealth & Biomedical SciencesResearchUnited States
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
Funding opportunityUnited States

FY 2026 Continuum of Care Competition and Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Grants NOFO

The Continuum of Care (CoC) Program is designed to:promote a community-wide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness;provide funding for efforts by nonprofit providers, States, Indian Tribes or Tribally...

GrantResearch fundingUnited States
Funder
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Deadline
Closes 2026-08-26: Aug 26, 2026
Award
up to USD 25,000,000; floor USD 2,500; estimated total USD 4,040,000,000; 7000 expected awards
Applicant
Students and Youth
Funding opportunityUnited States / Canada

Louisville Institute 2026–2027 Grants and Fellowships

Research grants and fellowships supporting theological scholarship, ministry study projects, dissertations, first books and early-career academic work.

GrantFellowshipHumanitiesResearch
Funder
Louisville Institute / Lilly Endowment
Deadline
Applications open 1 June 2026; deadlines vary by programme: Aug 12, 2026
Award
Grants up to USD 55,000; fellowships up to USD 150,000 depending on programme
Applicant
Scholars, pastors, researchers and doctoral students
Funding opportunityGlobal

Longwood Fellows Program 2027

Year-long leadership accelerator for high-potential professionals preparing for leadership roles in public gardens and horticultural institutions.

FellowshipHorticultureLeadershipGlobal
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
Funding opportunityUnited States

OSERS-OSEP: National Technical Assistance Center for Postsecondary Education and Training for Individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Assistance Listing Number 84.326D

Program Description- The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires the Secretary to provide annually at least $4,000,000 to address the postsecondary, vocational, technical, continuing, and...

GrantResearch fundingEducationUnited States
Funder
Department of Education
Deadline
Closes 2026-07-30: Jul 30, 2026
Award
up to USD 4,000,000; floor none; estimated total USD 4,000,000; 1 expected award
Applicant
Organizations and Institutions
Funding opportunityUnited States

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...

GrantResearch fundingHealthUnited States
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
Funding opportunityUnited States / NIRSA member institutions

NIRSA Research Grant Program 2026

Research grants for projects conducted at or for a NIRSA member institution, including student projects supported by faculty sponsors.

GrantResearchEducationUnited States
Funder
NIRSA Foundation
Deadline
Applications open 1 June and are due 15 July 2026: Jul 15, 2026
Award
Up to USD 32,000 per year in total
Applicant
Researchers / students with faculty sponsors