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Funding opportunityArmenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine

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.

FellowshipCivil societyEastern PartnershipEurope
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.
Funding opportunityAfrica / Global South

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.

FellowshipEIPMEIDMKnowledge Translation
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.
Funding opportunityCaribbean

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.

AwardWomen in scienceCaribbeanSTEM
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.
Funding opportunityUganda

Uganda Advanced Field Epidemiology Training Program Fellowship Cohort 2027–2028

Advanced field epidemiology fellowship for the 2027–2028 cohort.

FellowshipHealth and Biomedical SciencesUgandaHealth
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
Funding opportunityUnited States / Global

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.

FellowshipFulbrightHeritage scienceArchives
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.
Funding opportunityGermany / Global

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.

FellowshipPostdoctoralGermanyResearch mobility
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.
Funding opportunityUnited States

Harding Fellowship Program 2027

Three-year Harding Fellowship application window opened; applications due August 15.

FellowshipMilitary WritingLeadershipProfessional Development
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
Funding opportunitySouth and Southeast Asia

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.

FellowshipWomenClimateLeadership
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.
Upcoming callAfrica / Eligible countries

Ireland Fellows Programme 2027/28

Fully funded master’s scholarships for eligible African countries.

ScholarshipMaster’s StudyDevelopmentLeadership
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
Upcoming callGlobal

Wellcome Career Development Award

Career development award; internal institutional deadlines may apply.

FellowshipHealth ResearchBiomedical SciencePopulation Health
Funder
Wellcome Trust
Deadline
Internal deadline 23 July 2026: Jul 23, 2026
Award
Fellowship support; confirm amount on official call page
Applicant
Global
Upcoming callLuxembourg / Global

FNR ATTRACT Call 2026

Upcoming call cycle.

Grant/FellowshipGeneral / MultidisciplinaryLuxembourg / GlobalUpcoming call
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
Funding opportunityUnited Kingdom

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.

FellowshipUKRIVAWGGender
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.
Funding opportunityGermany / Global

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.

FellowshipHumanitiesSocial sciencesPostdoctoral fellowship
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.
Upcoming callGermany / Global

CAIS Fellowship 2027/28

Instagram-indexed lead shows applications open until July 31.

FellowshipGeneral / MultidisciplinaryGermany / GlobalUpcoming call
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
Funding opportunityGhana / West Africa

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.

FellowshipJournalismInvestigative journalismGhana
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.
Funding opportunityUnited States / Global

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...

FellowshipPostdoctoral fellowshipSustainabilityClimate
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.
Funding opportunityUnited States

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...

GrantResearch fundingCross-disciplinary Research and InnovationUnited States
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)
Upcoming callUnited Kingdom

Royal Society Faraday Discovery Fellowships

Prestigious long-term awards for emerging research leaders.

FellowshipResearchUnited KingdomUpcoming call
Funder
Royal Society
Deadline
Open: 30 July – 24 September
Award
Fellowship support; confirm amount on official call page
Applicant
United Kingdom
Funding opportunityUnited States

AI Rapid Response Fellowship 2026

The fellowship places AI experts in federal offices to help government respond to fast-moving AI security challenges.

FellowshipArtificial intelligencePublic serviceUnited States
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.
Upcoming callUnited States

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...

GrantUpcoming callPre-announcementHealth and Biomedical Sciences
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
Upcoming callGlobal / international

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,...

GrantUpcoming callPre-announcementHealth and Biomedical Sciences
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
Upcoming callUnited States

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...

GrantUpcoming callPre-announcementHealth and Biomedical Sciences
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
Upcoming callUnited States

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...

GrantUpcoming callPre-announcementHealth and Biomedical Sciences
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 "
Funding opportunityGlobal scholars

National Humanities Center Fellowship 2027–2028

Applications open July 1; check exact deadline on official call.

FellowshipHumanitiesSocial sciencesGlobal scholars
Funder
National Humanities Center
Deadline
2026-10-01: Oct 1, 2026
Award
Fellowship support; confirm amount on official call page
Applicant
Global scholars