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Funding opportunityUnited States

Countering CCP Influence in Panama's Unviersities

Panama’s universities have become an increasingly important arena for strategic competition. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has expanded its influence through Confucius Institutes, academic exchanges,...

GrantTechnology, Engineering and Artificial IntelligenceUnited StatesU.S. Mission to Panama
Funder
U.S. Mission to Panama
Deadline
Applications close 2026-09-13: Sep 13, 2026
Award
USD 150,000
Applicant
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Individuals; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Funding opportunityAfrica

Annual Program Statement

1. Project Background, Goals, and Objectives The Public Diplomacy Section invites proposals for programs that support one of the following U.S. Embassy priority program areas listed below. Applicants are...

GrantTechnology, Engineering and Artificial IntelligenceAfricaU.S. Mission to Zimbabwe
Funder
U.S. Mission to Zimbabwe
Deadline
Applications close 2026-09-13: Sep 13, 2026
Award
USD 15,000
Applicant
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Funding opportunityAfrican women resident in Africa

Cybersafe x SANS AI Security Fellowship 2026

Fully funded nine-month programme for experienced African women in cybersecurity.

Cybersecurity FellowshipAI securitycybersecurityprofessional certification
Funder
CyberSafe Foundation / SANS Institute
Deadline
Publicised 28 Aug 2026; deadline 10 Sep 2026, noon WAT: Sep 10, 2026
Award
Fully funded nine-month programme for experienced African women in cybersecurity.
Applicant
African women resident in Africa
Funding opportunitySouth Africa / Africa

CERI Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Pathogen Phylodynamics

Fully funded postdoctoral fellowship at CERI to analyse emerging pathogens across Africa using phylodynamics, phylogenomics and ecological modelling.

FellowshipPostdoctoralAfricaGenomics
Funder
Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation, Stellenbosch University
Deadline
Applications close 9 September 2026 at 22:00 SAST: Sep 9, 2026
Award
Competitive tax-free postdoctoral fellowship stipend for up to three years
Applicant
Recent PhD graduates with expertise in phylodynamics, phylogenomics, disease ecology, emerging viral pathogens, Python, R and geospatial analysis.
Funding opportunityHybrid / United States

FAS AI Safety Policy Entrepreneurship Fellowship

Part-time fellowship with $5,000 stipend plus travel support; Sep 2026–Feb 2027.

Policy FellowshipAI safetygovernancepolicy entrepreneurship
Funder
Federation of American Scientists
Deadline
Publicised 29 Aug 2026; deadline 7 Sep 2026: Sep 7, 2026
Award
Part-time fellowship with $5,000 stipend plus travel support; Sep 2026–Feb 2027.
Applicant
Hybrid / United States
Funding opportunityLondon, United Kingdom

Chatham House Research Associate – Digital Society Programme

Full-time permanent role; salary £38,000; hybrid London.

Research JobAI governancedigital public infrastructuretechnology policy
Funder
Chatham House
Deadline
Publicised 29 Aug 2026; deadline 7 Sep 2026: Sep 7, 2026
Award
Full-time permanent role; salary £38,000; hybrid London.
Applicant
London, United Kingdom
Funding opportunityGlobal

English Access Microscholarship Program for Central and Southern Iraq

The U.S. Embassy Baghdad Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) announces an open competition to implement English Access Microscholarship Program for Central and Southern Iraq. The Public Diplomacy Section seeks to...

GrantEducation and Professional DevelopmentGlobalU.S. Mission to Iraq
Funder
U.S. Mission to Iraq
Deadline
Applications close 2026-09-03: Sep 3, 2026
Award
USD 500,000
Applicant
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Funding opportunityUnited States

Safeguarding U.S. Critical Minerals Supply Chains- Tunisia

U.S. Embassy Tunis and the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs' Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) seek applications for the “Safeguarding U.S. Critical Minerals Supply Chains- Tunisia” program, a...

GrantSocial Sciences, Policy and GovernanceUnited StatesBureau of Near Eastern Affairs
Funder
Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs
Deadline
Applications close 2026-09-02: Sep 2, 2026
Award
USD 1,536,507
Applicant
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Funding opportunityWestern Balkans 6

Western Balkans Fund Matching Grants – Summer Window

Maximum grant €10,000 covering up to 50% of eligible costs; remaining 50% requires co-funding.

Matching GrantRegional cooperationcultureeducation
Funder
Western Balkans Fund
Deadline
Summer-window assessment deadline 31 Aug 2026: Aug 31, 2026
Award
Maximum grant €10,000 covering up to 50% of eligible costs; remaining 50% requires co-funding.
Applicant
Western Balkans 6
Funding opportunityNigeria

TETFund National Research Fund 2026 Grant Cycle

TETFund's 2026 National Research Fund call for concept notes; total fund reported at ₦10 billion.

Research GrantResearchhigher educationnational research priorities
Funder
Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund)
Deadline
2026 call active by 31 Aug 2026: Aug 31, 2026
Award
See the official call page for funding and support details
Applicant
Nigeria
Funding opportunityJordan

Reel American: The Road to the Olympic Rings

One award of $80,000–$100,000.

Public Diplomacy / Arts GrantFilmsports diplomacyculture
Funder
U.S. Embassy Amman
Deadline
Deadline 31 Aug 2026: Aug 31, 2026
Award
One award of $80,000–$100,000.
Applicant
Jordan
Funding opportunityNewfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Newfoundland and Labrador Seniors’ Social Inclusion Initiative 2026–27

$1,000 grants for eligible not-for-profit organisations serving seniors and older adults.

Community GrantHealthy agingsocial inclusionseniors
Funder
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Deadline
Deadline 31 Aug 2026: Aug 31, 2026
Award
$1,000 grants for eligible not-for-profit organisations serving seniors and older adults.
Applicant
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Funding opportunityAfrica

Google Africa Applied AI Lab

Technical support, early access to Google AI models, mentorship and potential funding opportunities.

AI Accelerator / Research ProgramApplied AIstartupsresearch commercialisation
Funder
Google
Deadline
Deadline 31 Aug 2026: Aug 31, 2026
Award
Technical support, early access to Google AI models, mentorship and potential funding opportunities.
Applicant
Africa
Funding opportunityUnited States

Egypt Annual Program Statement

The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs’ Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) seeks proposals for projects in Egypt that advance U.S. commercial diplomacy and put American interests first. Proposals must...

GrantEducation and Professional DevelopmentUnited StatesBureau of Near Eastern Affairs
Funder
Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs
Deadline
Applications close 2026-08-31: Aug 31, 2026
Award
USD 25,000,000
Applicant
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Funding opportunityFinland

Alfred Kordelin Foundation August Science Grants 2026

August grant round for science, arts and public education through the Alfred Kordelin Foundation.

GrantScienceArtsPublic education
Funder
Alfred Kordelin Foundation
Deadline
Applications close 31 August 2026 at 16:00 Finnish time: Aug 31, 2026
Award
Foundation grant support; amount depends on the selected grant category
Applicant
Researchers, artists and public-education applicants eligible under the Alfred Kordelin Foundation's August application rules.
Funding opportunityAfrica / Global

Al-Sumait Prize for African Development 2026: Education

International nominations for the 2026 Al-Sumait Prize recognising education-focused research, projects and initiatives with impact in Africa.

PrizeEducationAfricaDevelopment
Funder
Al-Sumait Prize for African Development
Deadline
Nominations close 31 August 2026: Aug 31, 2026
Award
Prize recognition for high-impact African development work; see official nomination page for current prize amount
Applicant
Individuals and institutions nominated by competent regional or international institutions, universities, research centres, UN organisations, former winners or former evaluation members.
Funding opportunity17 UbuntuNet Alliance member countries in Africa

AI for Climate Resilience in Africa

16 grants of $10,000 each for university-led teams with an existing working prototype.

Research / Innovation GrantAIclimate resilienceagriculture
Funder
UbuntuNet Alliance / European Union AfricaConnect4
Deadline
Deadline 31 Aug 2026, midnight applicant time zone: Aug 31, 2026
Award
16 grants of $10,000 each for university-led teams with an existing working prototype.
Applicant
17 UbuntuNet Alliance member countries in Africa
Funding opportunityAfrica

ACHPR Consultancy: Legal Framework for Climate-Displaced Persons in Africa

Consultancy to study development of a specific legal framework for persons forcibly displaced due to climate change.

ConsultancyClimate displacementhuman rightslegal research
Funder
African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights
Deadline
Deadline 31 Aug 2026: Aug 31, 2026
Award
See the official call page for funding and support details
Applicant
Africa
Upcoming callUnited Kingdom

EPSRC Strategic Infrastructure Outlines: September 2026

An upcoming open route for strategic equipment and resources that strengthen UK scientific capability and enable high-priority engineering and physical-sciences research.

Upcoming callPre-announcementResearch infrastructureUnited Kingdom
Funder
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
Deadline
Upcoming open call begins 17 September 2026; applications are processed in published batching periods without a fixed closing date
Award
Minimum GBP 400,000 equipment value; capital at 100% FEC and eligible non-capital costs at 80% FEC
Applicant
UK research organisations eligible for EPSRC funding, subject to institutional prioritisation and a limit of three applications per organisation in each batching period.
Funding opportunityUnited States

National Fish Passage Program

US$15 million total; approximately 100 awards.

Conservation GrantFish passageaquatic ecosystemshabitat restoration
Funder
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Deadline
Posted 24 Aug 2026; closes 30 Apr 2027: Apr 30, 2027
Award
US$15 million total; approximately 100 awards.
Applicant
United States
Funding opportunityUnited States

F26AS00105 National Fish Passage Program

The National Fish Passage Program (NFPP) provides technical and financial assistance to partners to remove instream barriers and restore aquatic connectivity, improve community safety, and support local...

GrantEnvironment, Climate and Natural ResourcesUnited StatesFish and Wildlife Service
Funder
Fish and Wildlife Service
Deadline
Applications close 2027-04-30: Apr 30, 2027
Award
USD 1,000,000
Applicant
Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Upcoming callUnited States / eligible institutions

Innovative Research to Improve Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Health Outcomes (R34)

Forecast indicates approximately US$3 million total and 10 expected awards.

Forecasted Research GrantNative Hawaiian and Pacific Islander healthhealth disparitiesintervention research
Funder
U.S. National Institutes of Health
Deadline
Forecast posted 25 Aug 2026; estimated post 16 Dec 2026; estimated due 16 Feb 2027: Feb 16, 2027
Award
Forecast indicates approximately US$3 million total and 10 expected awards.
Applicant
United States / eligible institutions
Funding opportunityUnited States / named recipients

ETA FY2026 Community Project Funding / Congressionally Directed Spending

US$95.501 million total; 108 named-recipient awards.

Workforce Development GrantWorkforce developmentcommunity projectsemployment
Funder
U.S. Department of Labor
Deadline
Posted 25 Aug 2026; closes 31 Jan 2027: Jan 31, 2027
Award
US$95.501 million total; 108 named-recipient awards.
Applicant
United States / named recipients
Funding opportunityUnited States

National Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program FY2026/27

US$4.6 million total; awards approximately US$50,000–US$400,000.

Marine Research GrantBycatch reductionfisheries engineeringmarine conservation
Funder
NOAA
Deadline
Posted 24 Aug 2026; closes 22 Jan 2027: Jan 22, 2027
Award
US$4.6 million total; awards approximately US$50,000–US$400,000.
Applicant
United States