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Funding opportunityBig Ten Academic Alliance doctoral candidates

Big Ten Academic Alliance Smithsonian Fellowship

3–12 months; $45,000 annual stipend plus up to $5,000 research allowance.

Doctoral Research FellowshipMultidisciplinary Smithsonian researchBig Ten Academic Alliance doctoral candidates
Funder
Smithsonian Institution / Big Ten Academic Alliance
Deadline
Publicised 28 Aug 2026; deadline 15 Oct 2026: Oct 15, 2026
Award
3–12 months; $45,000 annual stipend plus up to $5,000 research allowance.
Applicant
Big Ten Academic Alliance doctoral candidates
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 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 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

Kaiser Permanente Delivery Science Fellowship 2027

A two-year postdoctoral fellowship in Pleasanton, California, offering mentored delivery-science research within an integrated health system.

FellowshipDelivery scienceHealth services researchUnited States
Funder
Kaiser Permanente Division of Research
Deadline
Applications close 6 November 2026 at 17:00 Pacific time: Nov 6, 2026
Award
Paid two-year fellowship with salary, benefits and possible tuition reimbursement
Applicant
Applicants with a relevant health-professional or research doctorate awarded within two years of the July 2027 start date who are eligible for U.S. employment.
Funding opportunityUnited States / global eligibility subject to position rules

Linus Pauling Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027

Distinguished postdoctoral fellowship; salary approximately US$118,000 per year.

Postdoctoral FellowshipScienceengineeringenergy
Funder
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Deadline
Publicised 22 Aug 2026; closes 15 Oct 2026, 4 PM PT: Oct 15, 2026
Award
Distinguished postdoctoral fellowship; salary approximately US$118,000 per year.
Applicant
United States / global eligibility subject to position rules
Funding opportunityGermany / Global

Zukunftskolleg Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026

Four two-year postdoctoral fellowships.

Postdoctoral FellowshipMultidisciplinary researchearly-career scholarsGermany / Global
Funder
University of Konstanz
Deadline
Publicised 24 Aug 2026; deadline 12 Oct 2026, 11:00 CET: Oct 12, 2026
Award
See the official call page for funding and support details
Applicant
Germany / Global
Funding opportunitySerbia

OSCE Serbia Security Studies Scholarships 2026-2027

Scholarships for postgraduate security studies at the University of Belgrade's faculties of Political Sciences and Security Studies.

ScholarshipSecurity studiesSerbiaEurope
Funder
OSCE Mission to Serbia
Deadline
Applications close 15 September 2026: Sep 15, 2026
Award
Up to eight master's scholarships and seven one-year doctoral scholarships
Applicant
Eligible Serbian applicants to the specified master's or doctoral security-study programmes at the University of Belgrade, subject to the detailed official call document.
Funding opportunityUnited States

Ascension Administrative Fellowship Program 2027

A 12-month national healthcare-administration fellowship with executive mentorship, rotations and strategic projects at selected Ascension locations.

FellowshipHealthcare administrationLeadershipUnited States
Funder
Ascension
Deadline
Applications close 10 September 2026: Sep 10, 2026
Award
Salary, health insurance, retirement, paid leave and eligible relocation support
Applicant
Recent graduates or final-year students in an accredited U.S. master's programme in healthcare administration, public health, business administration or an equivalent field, with at least a 3.0 GPA and U.S. work authorisation.
Funding opportunityTanzania / Africa

NextGen Climate Conference Dar 2026 Call for Abstracts

A Dar es Salaam conference and youth hackathon on youth-led climate action, resilience, digital technologies and participatory research.

ConferenceClimateYouthAfrica
Funder
Youth Lab, University of Dar es Salaam, Ardhi University and University of Copenhagen
Deadline
Abstract and hackathon submissions close 2 September 2026: Sep 2, 2026
Award
Conference presentation, proceedings and possible journal-development opportunity; no cash award stated
Applicant
Researchers, PhD and postdoctoral scholars, academic experts, youth organisations, community leaders and young innovators submitting papers, posters, exhibitions or climate-hackathon ideas.
Funding opportunityEligible developing countries and economies in transition

IOCCG Trevor Platt Memorial Scholarship 2027

A mobility scholarship enabling an early-career ocean-colour researcher to visit a foreign host institution for focused research and training.

ScholarshipGlobal SouthOcean scienceRemote sensing
Funder
International Ocean Colour Coordinating Group
Deadline
Applications close 12 November 2026: Nov 12, 2026
Award
USD 5,000 for a research visit of up to three months
Applicant
Graduate students and early-career scientists within ten years of their PhD who are nationals and current residents of an eligible developing country or economy in transition.
Funding opportunityUniversity of Virginia PhD students

Praxis Fellowship 2027-2028

Team-based digital humanities fellowship for UVA PhD students.

Graduate FellowshipDigital humanitiescollaborative researchprofessional development
Funder
University of Virginia Scholars' Lab
Deadline
Published/open 20 Aug 2026; deadline 1 Nov 2026: Nov 1, 2026
Award
See the official call page for funding and support details
Applicant
University of Virginia PhD students
Funding opportunityNew York City, United States

Leon Levy Scholarships in Neuroscience 2027 Cohort

Three-year award with stipend equal to 125% of NIH postdoctoral rate plus benefits and travel/technology allowance.

Postdoctoral ScholarshipNeurosciencepostdoctoral researchNew York City, United States
Funder
New York Academy of Sciences / Leon Levy Foundation
Deadline
Opens 21 Aug 2026; closes 16 Oct 2026: Oct 16, 2026
Award
Three-year award with stipend equal to 125% of NIH postdoctoral rate plus benefits and travel/technology allowance.
Applicant
New York City, United States
Funding opportunityNew Zealand / eligible domestic and international students

Core UC Doctoral Scholarships – October 2026 Round

Core doctoral scholarship round for students intending to start before 1 July 2027; value includes stipend plus thesis tuition support.

Doctoral ScholarshipDoctoral researchmultidisciplinaryNew Zealand / eligible domestic and international students
Funder
University of Canterbury
Deadline
Opened 20 Aug 2026; closes 15 Oct 2026: Oct 15, 2026
Award
Core doctoral scholarship round for students intending to start before 1 July 2027; value includes stipend plus thesis tuition support.
Applicant
New Zealand / eligible domestic and international students
Funding opportunitySouth Asia

South Asia Speaks Fellowship 2027

A structured 2027 writing fellowship pairing emerging South Asian writers with established mentors and a programme of workshops and masterclasses.

FellowshipSouth AsiaWritingPublishing
Funder
South Asia Speaks
Deadline
Applications close 30 September 2026: Sep 30, 2026
Award
Year-long mentorship, workshops and publishing-development support
Applicant
Writers working on an eligible book-length project who meet the programme's South Asian connection and publication-stage rules; current PhD candidates and writers with an existing book contract are not eligible.
Funding opportunityEligible nonprofit institutions

Samuel H. Kress Foundation Fall History of Art Grants – LOI Cycle

Fall grant cycle begins with a Letter of Inquiry.

Arts / Research GrantHistory of artart history research and scholarshipEligible nonprofit institutions
Funder
Samuel H. Kress Foundation
Deadline
LOI portal opens 15 Aug 2026; LOI deadline 30 Sep 2026: Sep 30, 2026
Award
See the official call page for funding and support details
Applicant
Eligible nonprofit institutions
Funding opportunityUnited States

AAUW American Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowship

One-year research-leave fellowship for early-career postdoctoral scholars.

Postdoctoral FellowshipPostdoctoral researchwomenacademic careers
Funder
AAUW
Deadline
Opens 17 Aug 2026; closes 30 Sep 2026: Sep 30, 2026
Award
See the official call page for funding and support details
Applicant
United States
Funding opportunityUnited States

AAUW American Doctoral Fellowships

Doctoral fellowship cycle opens on 17 August.

Doctoral FellowshipDoctoral researchwomenhigher education
Funder
AAUW
Deadline
Opens 17 Aug 2026; closes 30 Sep 2026: Sep 30, 2026
Award
See the official call page for funding and support details
Applicant
United States
Funding opportunityGlobal / eligible participating countries

Nuffield International Farming Scholarships 2027

A global agricultural leadership scholarship enabling farmers and primary producers to spend 14 weeks over two years investigating an industry issue through international travel and professional exchange.

ScholarshipAgricultureFarmersLeadership
Funder
Nuffield International Farming Scholars
Deadline
Applications close 31 October 2026; country-specific arrangements may apply: Oct 31, 2026
Award
International agricultural leadership programme with supported travel and study arrangements determined by the relevant Nuffield country organisation
Applicant
Farmers and primary producers who are citizens or permanent residents of participating Nuffield countries and demonstrate leadership potential, curiosity and commitment to improving their industry.
Funding opportunityUnited Kingdom

Martingale Postgraduate Scholarships 2027

Fully funded master's and PhD scholarships for talented students facing financial barriers who want to pursue postgraduate research in mathematical sciences or artificial intelligence at leading UK...

ScholarshipMastersPhDMathematics
Funder
Martingale Foundation
Deadline
Applications close 18 October 2026 at 23:59 UK time: Oct 18, 2026
Award
Full tuition and research expenses, a Living Wage-linked tax-free stipend, application support and professional development
Applicant
Prospective master's and PhD students starting at a Martingale partner university in September 2027 who meet UK Home Fee, academic, schooling and financial-barrier requirements.
Funding opportunityUnited States / Canada

Radiation Oncology Certified Nurse Exam Scholarship

Covers the ROCN certification examination fee for eligible oncology nurses.

Professional ScholarshipOncology nursingcertificationprofessional development
Funder
Oncology Nursing Foundation
Deadline
Opens 14 Aug 2026; closes 15 Oct 2026: Oct 15, 2026
Award
Scholarship support; confirm amount and benefits on the official page
Applicant
United States / Canada
Funding opportunityChevening-eligible countries and territories / United Kingdom

Chevening Scholarships 2027-2028

The UK Government's flagship international scholarship supports future leaders to complete an eligible one-year taught master's degree in the United Kingdom and join the global Chevening network.

ScholarshipMastersGlobalLeadership
Funder
UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) / Chevening
Deadline
Applications close 6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC: Oct 6, 2026
Award
Fully funded one-year UK master's degree, including tuition, travel, visa-related support and a living allowance under Chevening terms
Applicant
Emerging leaders from Chevening-eligible countries or territories who hold a qualifying undergraduate degree, have at least 2,800 hours of post-graduation work experience and meet the return-home and course-selection requirements.
Funding opportunityUnited States

Food and Agricultural Sciences National Needs Graduate and Postgraduate Fellowships

National Institute of Food and Agriculture has posted Food and Agricultural Sciences National Needs Graduate and Postgraduate Fellowships, a science, technology, engineering and mathematics funding...

GrantResearch fundingScience, Technology, Engineering and MathematicsUnited States
Funder
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Deadline
Application deadline: Oct 15, 2026
Award
Up to USD 705,000
Applicant
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Upcoming callNorth America, United Kingdom and Ireland / Germany

DAAD RISE Germany Research Internships 2027

Funded summer research internships in German universities and research institutes under doctoral or applied-science research supervision.

Upcoming callInternshipSTEMGermany
Funder
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Deadline
Applications expected 15 October-30 November 2026: Nov 30, 2026
Award
EUR 992 monthly, insurance, travel contributions and programme meeting
Applicant
Undergraduates in science, engineering or computer science at North American, British or Irish institutions who have completed at least two years and will remain enrolled after the internship.