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Fellowships Without Borders 2026: Eastern Partnership Civil Society Fellows
The Eastern Partnership Civil Society Facility has opened a special 2026 call for civil society activists working across borders in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine.
- Funder
- Eastern Partnership Civil Society Facility
- Deadline
- Applications close 11 September 2026: Sep 11, 2026
- Award
- Fellowship support for approved civil society activities; applicants should confirm financial support in the official guidelines
- Applicant
- Civil society activists from Eastern Partnership countries whose work, learning, partnerships or communities extend beyond national borders.
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.
Uganda Advanced Field Epidemiology Training Program Fellowship Cohort 2027–2028
Advanced field epidemiology fellowship for the 2027–2028 cohort.
- Funder
- Uganda National Institute of Public Health / Ministry of Health
- Deadline
- 31 July 2026: Jul 31, 2026
- Award
- Fellowship support; confirm amount and benefits on the official page
- Applicant
- Uganda
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.
Humboldt Research Fellowship July 2026 Call
The Humboldt Research Fellowship supports postdoctoral and experienced researchers from around the world to carry out a research stay in Germany with individual support from the Humboldt Foundation.
- Funder
- Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
- Deadline
- Call opens 15 July 2026 and may close once the application cap is reached; next scheduled call opens 15 November 2026: Nov 15, 2026
- Award
- Monthly fellowship support for 6 to 24 months in Germany; exact rate depends on fellowship category
- Applicant
- Postdoctoral and experienced researchers of all nationalities and research areas, excluding Germany, seeking a 6- to 24-month research stay in Germany.
Harding Fellowship Program 2027
Three-year Harding Fellowship application window opened; applications due August 15.
- Funder
- U.S. Army
- Deadline
- Opened 13 July 2026; due 15 August 2026: Aug 15, 2026
- Award
- Fellowship support; confirm amount on official call page
- Applicant
- United States
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.
Ireland Fellows Programme 2027/28
Fully funded master’s scholarships for eligible African countries.
- Funder
- Irish Aid
- Deadline
- Opened 29 June; deadline 26 July 2026: Jul 26, 2026
- Award
- Scholarship support; confirm amount on official call page
- Applicant
- Africa / Eligible countries
Wellcome Career Development Award
Career development award; internal institutional deadlines may apply.
- Funder
- Wellcome Trust
- Deadline
- Internal deadline 23 July 2026: Jul 23, 2026
- Award
- Fellowship support; confirm amount on official call page
- Applicant
- Global
FNR ATTRACT Call 2026
Upcoming call cycle.
- Funder
- Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR)
- Deadline
- Pre-proposals Nov 2026; call late July
- Award
- Fellowship support; confirm amount on official call page
- Applicant
- Luxembourg / Global
UKRI What Works Innovation Fellowships on Violence Against Women and Girls 2026
UKRI is funding three 18-month What Works Innovation Fellowships to generate and champion evidence on preventing and reducing violence against women and girls.
- Funder
- UK Research and Innovation
- Deadline
- Applications close 8 September 2026 at 16:00: Sep 8, 2026
- Award
- Up to GBP 220,000 full economic cost, including GBP 180,000 fellowship cost and GBP 40,000 research and collaboration costs; UKRI funds 80% FEC
- Applicant
- Researchers based at a UK employing organisation eligible for UKRI funding, with a PhD or equivalent research experience and subject or methodological expertise relevant to the selected fellowship.
KWI International Fellowships 2027
KWI is offering six-month international fellowships in Essen for postdoctoral humanities, cultural studies and social-science researchers whose projects connect with KWI's research agenda.
- Funder
- Institute for Advanced Study in the Humanities Essen (KWI)
- Deadline
- Applications due 17 August 2026 at 24:00 CET: Aug 17, 2026
- Award
- Six-month fellowship from 1 April to 30 September 2027 with EUR 3,000 monthly allowance and possible partial travel reimbursement
- Applicant
- Outstanding researchers from around the world in the humanities, cultural studies and social sciences who completed a PhD in 2021 or later; German nationals may apply only if currently employed at an international institution.
CAIS Fellowship 2027/28
Instagram-indexed lead shows applications open until July 31.
- Funder
- Centre for Advanced Internet Studies (CAIS)
- Deadline
- 31 July 2026: Jul 31, 2026
- Award
- Fellowship support; confirm amount on official call page
- Applicant
- Germany / Global
MFWA Next Generation Investigative Journalism Fellowship 2026
The Media Foundation for West Africa is inviting applications for the 9th edition of its Next Generation Investigative Journalism Fellowship, focused on accountability journalism and anti-corruption reporting.
- Funder
- Media Foundation for West Africa
- Deadline
- Apply by 30 July 2026: Jul 30, 2026
- Award
- Fellowship training and professional development support; confirm any stipend or placement terms on the official page
- Applicant
- Young journalism graduates, early-career journalists and other young professionals in Ghana with a passion for accountability journalism and anti-corruption reporting.
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.
FY 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity: Innovative Coordinated Access and Mobility Pilot Program
DOT - Federal Transit Administration has posted FY 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity: Innovative Coordinated Access and Mobility Pilot Program, a cross-disciplinary research and innovation funding...
- Funder
- DOT - Federal Transit Administration
- Deadline
- Application deadline: Sep 9, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 11,959,671
- Applicant
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); State governments; 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)
Royal Society Faraday Discovery Fellowships
Prestigious long-term awards for emerging research leaders.
- Funder
- Royal Society
- Deadline
- Open: 30 July – 24 September
- Award
- Fellowship support; confirm amount on official call page
- Applicant
- United Kingdom
AI Rapid Response Fellowship 2026
The fellowship places AI experts in federal offices to help government respond to fast-moving AI security challenges.
- Funder
- Horizon Institute for Public Service
- Deadline
- Apply by: 22 July 2026: Jul 22, 2026
- Award
- Funded one-year public-service placement in a federal office
- Applicant
- Applicants able to contribute to AI security and public-service work in a one-year federal office placement.
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
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
World Trade Center Health Program Mentored Research Scientist Career Development Award (K01)
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program K01 Award supports early-career investigators in developing independent research careers focused on...
- Funder
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA
- Deadline
- Estimated application due date: 2026-12-08: Dec 8, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 189,000; estimated total funding USD 11,340,000
- Applicant
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; State governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Pri
Grants to Support New Investigators in Conducting Research to Prevent Interpersonal Violence and Suicide Among Children and Adolescents
This Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01) supports an intensive, supervised...
- Funder
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA
- Deadline
- Estimated application due date: 2026-12-01: Dec 1, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 150,000; estimated total funding USD 3,600,000
- Applicant
- Special district governments; Private institutions of higher education; Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "
National Humanities Center Fellowship 2027–2028
Applications open July 1; check exact deadline on official call.
- Funder
- National Humanities Center
- Deadline
- 2026-10-01: Oct 1, 2026
- Award
- Fellowship support; confirm amount on official call page
- Applicant
- Global scholars