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Funding opportunityGlobal / Belgium

UCLouvain CLAIM Postdoctoral Fellowship in Media and Communication 2027

UCLouvain is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher for an interdisciplinary project on how marginalised actors use communication, politics and law in international climate litigation.

PostdoctoralClimate justiceCommunicationBelgium
Funder
UCLouvain Institute for Language and Communication
Deadline
Applications close 31 October 2026: Oct 31, 2026
Award
One-year full-time postdoctoral contract under UCLouvain salary scales
Applicant
Researchers with a PhD in media and communication sciences, language sciences or a closely related field who satisfy UCLouvain postdoctoral rules, can work in English and French, and have not lived or carried out their main activity in Belgium for more than 24 months during the three years before the contract begins.
Upcoming callUnited States

Hertz Fellowship 2027

The Hertz Fellowship supports exceptional doctoral researchers with flexible, long-term funding and a national community of scientific leaders.

Upcoming callFellowshipPhDSTEM
Funder
Fannie and John Hertz Foundation
Deadline
Application expected to open in late August 2026 and close in late October 2026; monitor the official page for the exact date: Oct 30, 2026
Award
Up to five years of graduate funding valued at as much as USD 250,000
Applicant
College seniors, first-year graduate students and gap-year applicants intending to pursue a PhD in applied physical or biological sciences, mathematics or engineering and meeting the programme's U.S. eligibility rules.
Funding opportunitySouth Africa, Lesotho and Malawi / France

France-South Africa Scholarship Programme 2027

The France-South Africa Scholarship Programme supports postgraduate students from South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi to study in France.

ScholarshipPostgraduateFranceSouth Africa
Funder
Embassy of France in South Africa / Campus France
Deadline
Applications close 8 October 2026 at 23:59 South Africa time: Oct 8, 2026
Award
Scholarship support for eligible Master's and PhD study in France; benefits depend on the award category
Applicant
Eligible nationals and residents of South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi applying for Master's or doctoral study in France beginning in September 2027.
Funding opportunityAfrica / Germany

FRIAS Sustainable Governance Senior Fellowships for Researchers from Africa 2027-2028

FRIAS is offering six-month residential fellowships for established Africa-based humanities and social-science researchers working on sustainable governance.

FellowshipAfricaSustainable governanceHumanities
Funder
Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies (FRIAS), University of Freiburg
Deadline
Applications close 18 September 2026 at 13:00 CET: Sep 18, 2026
Award
Six-month fellowship contract or alternative compensation, research-cost contribution and inbound and outbound travel
Applicant
Researchers of any nationality based at an African institution, with a PhD, at least eight years of postdoctoral experience, five peer-reviewed publications since 1 January 2017, an African Master's or PhD, qualifying international research experience and a sustainable-governance project in the humanities or social sciences.
Funding opportunityGlobal / Germany

FRIAS Senior Fellowship Programme 2027-2028

FRIAS is inviting established researchers worldwide to pursue independent projects in residence at the University of Freiburg during 2027-2028.

FellowshipSenior researchersResearchGlobal
Funder
Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies (FRIAS), University of Freiburg
Deadline
Applications close 18 September 2026 at 13:00 CET: Sep 18, 2026
Award
Three- to eight-month fellowship contract or alternative compensation, research-cost contribution and eligible inbound and outbound travel
Applicant
Researchers of any nationality and eligible discipline with a completed PhD, at least eight years of postdoctoral experience, ten peer-reviewed publications since 1 January 2020, and six months of study or research experience outside the country of their first academic degree.
Funding opportunityGlobal / Germany

FRIAS Early Career Fellowship Programme 2027-2028

FRIAS is offering residential fellowships in Freiburg for early-career researchers from all disciplines to advance independent, innovative research projects.

FellowshipEarly careerResearchGlobal
Funder
Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies (FRIAS), University of Freiburg
Deadline
Applications close 18 September 2026 at 13:00 CET: Sep 18, 2026
Award
Four- to ten-month fellowship contract or alternative compensation, research-cost contribution and eligible inbound and outbound travel
Applicant
Researchers of any nationality and eligible discipline with a completed PhD, no more than eight years of postdoctoral experience, at least four peer-reviewed publications since 1 January 2022, and at least six months of study or research experience outside the country of their first academic degree.
Funding opportunityEurope / International teams

Constructive Advanced Thinking Programme 2027-2029

The CAT programme supports international early-career research teams to develop bold interdisciplinary ideas on emerging societal challenges through repeated residencies at Institutes for Advanced Study.

FellowshipResearch teamsEarly careerEurope
Funder
Network of European Institutes for Advanced Study (NETIAS) / FRIAS
Deadline
Applications close 13 September 2026 at 23:59 CET: Sep 13, 2026
Award
Up to six one- or two-week research stays at participating institutes over as many as three years, with hosting and collaboration support
Applicant
Teams of three to five people from at least two countries addressing an emerging societal issue. The principal investigator must hold a stable research position in Europe and have received a PhD between January 2017 and September 2026; doctoral researchers and non-academic stakeholders may join.
Upcoming callNetherlands

ZonMw Clinical Fellows 2026

ZonMw has pre-announced a Clinical Fellows funding round for medical specialists beginning an independent programme of clinically relevant research.

Upcoming callClinical researchMedical specialistsNetherlands
Funder
ZonMw
Deadline
Pre-announcement: call expected to open in September 2026: Sep 1, 2026
Award
Up to EUR 200,000 for 36 to 60 months
Applicant
Medical specialists with a PhD who are at the beginning of their scientific careers and want to establish an independent clinical research line.
Funding opportunityAustralia / Global

ANU Australian Government Research Training Program Stipend Scholarship 2027

ANU is considering international Higher Degree by Research applicants for Australian Government RTP stipend scholarships commencing in 2027.

ScholarshipPhDResearch degreeAustralia
Funder
Australian National University
Deadline
International Round 1 applications close 31 August 2026; domestic applications close 31 October 2026: Aug 31, 2026
Award
AUD 39,069 per year in 2026 for 3.5 years, with allowances and possible extension
Applicant
Domestic and international applicants seeking admission to an eligible ANU Higher Degree by Research programme and able to meet academic, supervisory and programme requirements.
Funding opportunityIndia

SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2026-2027

SBI Foundation's national scholarship programme supports academically strong Indian students from lower-income households across school and higher-education tracks.

ScholarshipIndiaHigher educationSchool students
Funder
SBI Foundation
Deadline
Applications close 4 September 2026: Sep 4, 2026
Award
Scholarship support varies by education track and is paid to selected scholars
Applicant
Eligible Indian students in Classes 9-12 or undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at covered institutions, subject to academic and household-income requirements.
Funding opportunityUnited States / Canada

Sloan Research Fellowships 2027

The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation is accepting nominations for two-year USD 75,000 research fellowships for outstanding early-career faculty in STEM and economics fields.

FellowshipResearch fundingSTEMEarly-career faculty
Funder
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
Deadline
Nomination period closes 15 September 2026; support letters are due by 22 September 2026: Sep 15, 2026
Award
USD 75,000 over two years
Applicant
Early-career, tenure-track but untenured faculty at U.S. or Canadian degree-granting institutions in eligible scientific fields, nominated by a department head or other senior researcher.
Funding opportunityAfrica

AfriMAB GRÓ-LRT Land Restoration Fellowships 2027

AfriMAB and GRÓ-LRT are offering fully funded land-restoration fellowships for professionals from African biosphere reserves.

FellowshipAfricaLand restorationBiosphere reserves
Funder
UNESCO AfriMAB / GRÓ Land Restoration Training Programme
Deadline
Applications close 10 September 2026: Sep 10, 2026
Award
Fully funded six-month training fellowship in Iceland
Applicant
Professionals under 40 working in African biosphere reserves with relevant academic background, restoration responsibilities and institutional endorsements.
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 opportunityGlobal

Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy Grant Application 2026

The Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy supports outstanding doctoral-level and social policy research through its grant application process.

GrantSocial policyDoctoral researchSocial sciences
Funder
Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy
Deadline
Application deadline: 1 December 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST: Dec 1, 2026
Award
Research grant support for outstanding social policy research; confirm current award amount and cycle rules on the official page
Applicant
Doctoral candidates and researchers working on social policy research; applicants should confirm the current cycle rules on the official application page.
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 opportunityGlobal

UNIDROIT 2027 Research Scholarship Programme

UNIDROIT is accepting applications for 2027 in-person research scholarships at its headquarters in Rome for legal researchers working on private law, commercial law and related UNIDROIT themes.

ScholarshipLawResearch fundingInternational law
Funder
International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT)
Deadline
Applications due 4 September 2026: Sep 4, 2026
Award
Limited research scholarships of EUR 1,500 per month for two months, exceptionally three months; additional Asia-Pacific scholarships available
Applicant
Outstanding post-graduate doctoral law students, lawyers, academics and government officials proposing research connected to UNIDROIT work areas, instruments or current projects.
Funding opportunityGlobal

MDPI Emerging Sustainability Leader Award 2027

The MDPI Sustainability Foundation has opened nominations for the 2027 Emerging Sustainability Leader Award, recognising an early-career researcher making outstanding sustainability contributions.

AwardSustainabilityEarly-career researchersClimate
Funder
MDPI Sustainability Foundation
Deadline
Nomination deadline: 30 November 2026: Nov 30, 2026
Award
USD 20,000 prize, trophy, and covered travel and accommodation for the World Sustainability Forum 2027 award ceremony
Applicant
Early-career researchers, typically within 10 years of completing a PhD, with a strong record in sustainability-related research and impact.
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 Kingdom

Doctoral focal award plus: innovating in data-driven research

We are commissioning one doctoral focal award plus to develop a cadre of social scientists from doctoral studentships and across career stages with the skills needed to use data-driven research approaches in...

GrantEducation and Higher EducationUnited KingdomResearch funding
Funder
ESRC / UKRI
Deadline
See official UKRI opportunity page for closing date
Award
Funding available under UKRI opportunity terms
Applicant
UK research organisations eligible under the funder rules
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
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
Funding opportunityUK host institutions

British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026–2027

Scheme opened 1 July 2026; deadline 30 September.

FellowshipHumanitiesSocial sciencesPostdoctoral research
Funder
The British Academy
Deadline
2026-09-30 17:00 BST: Sep 30, 2026
Award
Fellowship support; confirm amount on official call page
Applicant
UK host institutions
Funding opportunityUnited Kingdom

Doctoral focal awards in data-intensive sciences

Apply for funding to deliver STFC’s doctoral focal awards in the field of data-intensive sciences.

GrantResearch fundingUKRICross-disciplinary Research and Innovation
Funder
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Deadline
16 September 2026: Sep 15, 2026
Award
See official UKRI call page
Applicant
be based at a UK research organisation eligible for STFC funding
Upcoming callEurope / global researchers

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026

Institutional EOI deadlines vary; official MSCA deadline in September.

FellowshipPostdoctoral researchMobilityEurope
Funder
European Commission / Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
Deadline
EOI deadlines in June; EC deadline September 2026
Award
See linked call page
Applicant
Europe / global researchers