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Funding opportunityGlobal / Australia

Griffith University Vice Chancellor's International Scholarship 2026-2027

A competitive tuition scholarship for high-achieving international students beginning eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework at Griffith University.

ScholarshipInternational studentsUndergraduateMasters
Funder
Griffith University
Deadline
Next major deadline: 28 November 2026 for Trimester 1, 2027: Nov 28, 2026
Award
50% of tuition fees for the full degree
Applicant
New international students who are citizens of countries other than Australia or New Zealand, hold an eligible Griffith offer, meet academic and English requirements, and commence full-time undergraduate or postgraduate coursework in 2026 or 2027.
Funding opportunitySwitzerland / International

SNSF Ambizione 2026

Ambizione supports early-career researchers from Switzerland and abroad to plan, lead and manage an independent project at a Swiss higher-education institution.

Research grantEarly careerSwitzerlandPostdoctoral
Funder
Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF)
Deadline
Applications close 3 November 2026 at 17:00 CET: Nov 3, 2026
Award
Salary and project funding for an independent research project of up to four years
Applicant
Early-career researchers with a doctorate or completed medical studies who meet the scheme's academic-age, research-experience and Switzerland-link requirements.
Upcoming callGlobal / Russia

Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project 2027

An online international competition awarding tuition-free study and research pathways across 14 subject areas at leading Russian universities.

Upcoming callScholarshipBachelorsMasters
Funder
Association of Global Universities / Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russia
Deadline
Registration opens 20 August; account and portfolio editing closes 1 November 2026: Nov 1, 2026
Award
Tuition-free study at one of 24 participating universities
Applicant
International applicants worldwide entering bachelor's, master's, doctoral or postdoctoral tracks and able to meet the education-level and subject-area requirements.
Upcoming callUnited States / Canada with overseas tropical research

Burroughs Wellcome Fund/ASTMH Postdoctoral Fellowship in Tropical Infectious Diseases 2026

The fellowship supports postdoctoral physician-scientists conducting tropical infectious-disease research, including at least three months of research in a tropical or developing-country setting during each...

Postdoctoral fellowshipTropical medicineInfectious diseaseGlobal health
Funder
Burroughs Wellcome Fund and American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH)
Deadline
Application site opens 19 August 2026 and applications close 3 October 2026: Oct 3, 2026
Award
USD 65,000 per year for two years
Applicant
Physician-scientists who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada and hold an academic fellowship appointment at an accredited US or Canadian institution.
Funding opportunityGlobal / United States

Harvard Reginald F. Lewis Fellowship 2027-2028

A year-long residential fellowship at Harvard Law School supporting a recent law graduate to produce major publishable scholarship and prepare for an academic career.

FellowshipLawLegal scholarshipEarly career
Funder
Harvard Law School
Deadline
Application and both references due 1 October 2026: Oct 1, 2026
Award
USD 60,000 annual stipend
Applicant
Recent holders of a JD, LLM or SJD who demonstrate a strong interest in legal scholarship and are preparing for a career in law teaching.
Funding opportunityUnited States

Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship 2027

A national achievement-based college scholarship recognising final-year high-school students for leadership, service, academics and community impact.

ScholarshipHigh schoolLeadershipUnited States
Funder
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
Deadline
Applications close 30 September 2026 at 17:00 Eastern: Sep 30, 2026
Award
USD 20,000 scholarship; 150 awards
Applicant
Current high-school or home-schooled students graduating in the 2026-2027 school year in the United States, Puerto Rico or eligible Department of Defense schools, with eligible US status and at least a 3.0 GPA.
Funding opportunityUnited Kingdom

Chatham House Research in Practice PhD Placement 2026-2027

A hybrid research placement linking doctoral scholarship with policy impact across Chatham House programmes in Europe, global health, international law, security, or North America.

PlacementPhDPolicyInternational affairs
Funder
Chatham House
Deadline
Applications close 7 September 2026 at 23:59 GMT: Sep 7, 2026
Award
Three-month full-time research placement and leadership programme
Applicant
PhD students affiliated with the UCL Bloomsbury and East London, LSE, or London Interdisciplinary Social Science doctoral training partnerships, with strong research and communication skills and interest in international affairs.
Funding opportunityASEAN countries / Republic of Korea

2026 ASEAN-Korea Young Scholar Research Grant

Fieldwork support for postgraduate research on Southeast Asia, ASEAN studies, regional dynamics and ASEAN-Korea relations.

GrantMastersPhDASEAN
Funder
ASEAN-Korea Platform for Great Minds / Korean Association of Southeast Asian Studies
Deadline
Applications close 5 September 2026: Sep 5, 2026
Award
USD 1,400 monthly stipend for up to three months, airfare and advisor honorarium
Applicant
Nationals of an ASEAN Member State or the Republic of Korea currently enrolled in a master's or doctoral programme at a recognised institution in ASEAN or Korea and conducting relevant area-studies research.
Funding opportunityLow- and middle-income Commonwealth countries

Commonwealth Startup Fellowship Cohort Three 2026-2027

A six-month blended fellowship helping high-potential Commonwealth founders strengthen their businesses, investment readiness, pitching and job-creation potential.

FellowshipStartupLMICCommonwealth
Funder
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK / Imperial College London
Deadline
Applications close 1 September 2026: Sep 1, 2026
Award
Fully funded travel and programme costs plus up to GBP 2,000 equity-free grant
Applicant
Graduate-level citizens or refugees permanently resident in an eligible low- or middle-income Commonwealth country who lead a legally registered, operating and revenue-generating startup with traction and potential to scale.
Funding opportunityDeveloping countries / Japan or Thailand

JIRCAS Visiting Research Fellowship Program FY2026

A one-year supervised research fellowship at JIRCAS in Tsukuba, Japan, or at its project site in Thailand for researchers from developing countries.

FellowshipAgricultureDeveloping countriesJapan
Funder
Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS)
Deadline
Registration and documents due 31 August 2026 at 17:00 JST: Aug 31, 2026
Award
JPY 7,700 daily living allowance, travel, housing and insurance
Applicant
Citizens of developing countries employed by a university or research organisation in agriculture, forestry or fisheries, holding at least a master's degree, endorsed by their institution and able to work in English and/or Japanese.
Funding opportunityUnited States

Mary Gates Research Scholarship Autumn 2026

The Mary Gates Research Scholarship helps University of Washington undergraduates deepen their involvement in faculty-mentored research and communicate its significance.

ScholarshipUndergraduate researchUniversity of WashingtonUnited States
Funder
University of Washington
Deadline
Applications close 26 October 2026: Oct 26, 2026
Award
Competitive undergraduate research scholarship
Applicant
University of Washington undergraduates engaged in faculty-mentored research or creative scholarship.
Funding opportunityGlobal / Japan

OIST Research Internship - Spring 2027

OIST is accepting applications for laboratory research internships taking place in Okinawa between April and September 2027.

InternshipResearchSTEMJapan
Funder
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST)
Deadline
Applications close 15 October 2026 at 23:59 JST: Oct 15, 2026
Award
Funded four-to-six-month research internship at OIST
Applicant
Students in the final two years of a bachelor's degree, students in any year of a master's degree, and recent bachelor's or master's graduates from institutions in Japan or overseas.
Upcoming callGlobal / Saudi Arabia

KAUST Global Fellowship Program for Early Career Researchers 2027

KAUST will open its two-stage global postdoctoral fellowship competition for ambitious science and engineering researchers on 1 September 2026.

Upcoming callFellowshipPostdoctoralSTEM
Funder
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
Deadline
Stage 1 applications open 1 September and close 1 October 2026: Oct 1, 2026
Award
USD 75,000 annual stipend, up to USD 40,000 research funding, accommodation and benefits for up to three years
Applicant
Outstanding early-career postdoctoral researchers worldwide with an independent research idea aligned with KAUST research priorities and a suitable KAUST host principal investigator.
Funding opportunityAfrica / SIDS / Ukraine / Türkiye / Japan

UNESCO/Japan Young Researchers' Fellowships Programme 2026

UNESCO and Japan will award ten fellowships for postgraduate research on heritage, sustainable development and artificial intelligence during 2027.

FellowshipResearchGlobal SouthAfrica
Funder
UNESCO / Government of Japan
Deadline
National Commissions must submit nominations by 30 September 2026 at midnight Paris time: Sep 30, 2026
Award
Up to USD 10,000 for a three-to-nine-month research stay in Japan
Applicant
Researchers aged 40 or younger from an invited country who hold at least a master's degree, demonstrate relevant research potential and obtain acceptance from a supervisor at a Japanese university or research institution.
Funding opportunityUnited States

Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions (1890 Scholarships)

National Institute of Food and Agriculture has posted Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions (1890 Scholarships), a education and higher education funding opportunity listed on Grants.gov under...

GrantResearch fundingEducation and Higher EducationUnited States
Funder
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Deadline
Application deadline: Sep 10, 2026
Award
Up to USD 5,557,890
Applicant
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Funding opportunityGlobal / United Kingdom

International Postgraduate Excellence Award - January 2027

The University of Westminster is offering a GBP 3,000 tuition award to high-achieving international students beginning an eligible full-time master's programme in January 2027.

ScholarshipInternational studentsMaster'sUnited Kingdom
Funder
University of Westminster
Deadline
Applications close 30 November 2026: Nov 30, 2026
Award
GBP 3,000 tuition-fee award for one full-time master's year
Applicant
International students classified as overseas fee payers who hold an offer for an eligible full-time master's course at the University of Westminster starting in January 2027 and have at least the equivalent of a good UK 2:1 honours degree.
Funding opportunityGlobal / Germany

College for Life Sciences Early Career Fellowships 2027-2028

The College for Life Sciences gives postdoctoral researchers time away from routine laboratory work to reassess research goals, develop bold ideas and build interdisciplinary connections in Berlin.

FellowshipPostdoctoralLife sciencesMedicine
Funder
Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin - College for Life Sciences
Deadline
Applications close 1 November 2026 at 23:59 CET: Nov 1, 2026
Award
Residential early-career fellowship with stipend and interdisciplinary programme support
Applicant
Excellent early-career postdoctoral researchers in the life sciences or medicine whose reflective project does not require laboratory space.
Funding opportunityEthiopia / Malawi / Rwanda / Tanzania / Uganda / Zimbabwe

University of Manchester Equity and Merit Scholarships 2027-2028

The University of Manchester is offering 30 fully funded master's scholarships for academically excellent professionals from six African countries who can advance sustainable development at home.

ScholarshipGlobal SouthAfricaMaster's
Funder
University of Manchester
Deadline
Scholarship applications close 31 August 2026: Aug 31, 2026
Award
Full tuition; on-campus awards also include return international airfare, living expenses and visa costs
Applicant
Resident citizens of Ethiopia, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda or Zimbabwe with a recognised bachelor's degree, at least two years of relevant professional experience, demonstrated financial need and a commitment to return home and contribute to sustainable development.
Upcoming callNew Zealand / Japan

Catalyst: Leaders 18th HOPE Meeting 2026

Catalyst: Leaders will support outstanding New Zealand doctoral and early-career researchers to attend the 18th HOPE Meeting with Nobel Laureates in Japan.

FellowshipUpcoming callPhDEarly career
Funder
Royal Society Te Apārangi / Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
Deadline
Call opens 30 July and closes 22 October 2026: Oct 22, 2026
Award
Flights, accommodation and meeting registration for an approximately five-day programme; up to five awards
Applicant
Excellent New Zealand PhD students and young researchers or postdoctoral fellows who meet the final HOPE Meeting and Catalyst: Leaders requirements.
Funding opportunityCanada / United Kingdom / G7 and Nordic countries

Canada-G7-Nordic Call for Proposals on Quantum Technologies

EPSRC and NSERC are supporting international university research partnerships in quantum science and technologies across Canada, the UK and participating G7 and Nordic countries.

GrantQuantum technologyInternational collaborationCanada
Funder
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) / NSERC
Deadline
Applications close 24 September 2026 at 8:00pm Eastern Time: Sep 24, 2026
Award
UK component up to GBP 500,000 full economic cost; GBP 3 million UK fund, with six to seven collaborations expected
Applicant
Collaborative university research teams led by a Canadian principal applicant and including eligible UK researchers. Proposals must include researchers from Canada and the UK and may add partners from the United States, Germany, Japan, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Norway.
Funding opportunityLatin America and the Caribbean / Africa / Ukraine / Small Island Developing States

UNESCO Remote Access to Artificial Intelligence and High-Performance Computing Infrastructure

UNESCO and AI-Lab/CBPF are opening advanced computing infrastructure to early-career researchers from underserved regions for AI, data-science and computational-modelling projects.

Research supportArtificial intelligenceHigh-performance computingAfrica
Funder
UNESCO / AI-Lab at the Brazilian Center for Physics Research (CBPF)
Deadline
Applications close 31 August 2026: Aug 31, 2026
Award
Remote access to AI and high-performance computing infrastructure, mentoring, joint training and collaborative data challenges
Applicant
MSc and PhD students, postdoctoral researchers and junior faculty members from the eligible regions who have a clearly defined research project or innovative idea and strong English proficiency.
Funding opportunityKenya

HELB Partial Postgraduate Scholarships 2026-2027

HELB is offering partial scholarships to strengthen postgraduate training and research in Kenyan universities.

ScholarshipPostgraduateMaster'sPhD
Funder
Higher Education Loans Board Kenya
Deadline
Applications close 31 August 2026: Aug 31, 2026
Award
KSh 200,000 for Master's study and KSh 450,000 for PhD study
Applicant
Kenyan postgraduate students pursuing eligible Master's or PhD study at a local CUE-recognised university, normally with at least Second Class Honours Upper Division.
Funding opportunityGlobal / Canada

Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarship 2027

The University of Toronto's flagship international scholarship will fully support about 37 exceptional students entering undergraduate study in September 2027.

ScholarshipUndergraduateInternational studentsCanada
Funder
University of Toronto
Deadline
School nomination deadline 9 October; U of T admission deadline 16 October; scholarship application deadline 6 November 2026: Nov 6, 2026
Award
Full tuition, books, incidental fees and residence support for four years
Applicant
International students requiring a Canadian study permit who are in their final year of secondary school in 2026-2027 or graduated no earlier than June 2026, will begin first-entry undergraduate study at the University of Toronto in September 2027 and are nominated by their school.
Funding opportunityCambodia, Guatemala and Liberia

SHE-CAN Scholars Program 2026-2027

SHE-CAN is recruiting young women leaders for intensive preparation, mentoring and placement support for U.S. undergraduate scholarships.

ScholarshipWomenUndergraduateCambodia
Funder
SHE-CAN
Deadline
Applications close 1 October 2026 for Cambodia and Guatemala and 1 November 2026 for Liberia: Nov 1, 2026
Award
College-access preparation, mentorship and support to secure a full U.S. undergraduate scholarship
Applicant
High-achieving young women from Cambodia, Guatemala or Liberia with leadership potential who seek undergraduate study in the United States.