Funder: MRC / UKRI
Deadline: September 2, 2026, 4:00pm UK time: Sep 2, 2026
Award: Funding to undertake a PhD; exact support per MRC guidance
Applicant: Eligible clinical researchers applying for professional doctorate training

Health and Biomedical SciencesView details

Funding opportunityGermany / Global

Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships 2026-2027

Scholarships for graduate and doctoral study with fall and spring application windows.

ScholarshipResearch fundingHigher educationSocial engagement

Funder: Boell
Deadline: 1 September 2026 next deadline: Sep 1, 2026
Award: See official call page
Applicant: Graduate and doctoral students

Education and Higher EducationView details

Funding opportunityGermany

DFG Research Funding for Postdocs

Online presentation of DFG's research funding opportunities for postdoctoral researchers, followed by a panel discussion.

Fellowship/Event

Funder: German Research Foundation (DFG)
Deadline: 24 June 2026 (event)
Award: See official call page
Applicant: Not specified

All DisciplinesView details

Upcoming callGlobal

IOC Olympic Studies Centre Research Grant Programme 2027

Research grant for PhD students and early-career academics studying the Olympic movement; award around $6,000 per aggregator listing.

GrantSports studiesgovernancehistory

Funder: International Olympic Committee
Deadline: Deadline September 22, 2026: Sep 22, 2026
Award: award around $6,000 per aggregator listing
Applicant: Global

Education and Higher EducationView details

Funding opportunityAmericas

Knight-Hennessy Scholars 2027

Fully funded graduate scholarship at Stanford University.

ScholarshipGraduate StudyLeadershipAmericas

Funder: Stanford University
Deadline: Upcoming 2027 cycle
Award: Fully funded / support provided
Applicant: Fully funded graduate scholarship at Stanford University.

Education and Higher EducationView details

Funding opportunityUnited Kingdom / Global

British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026

Three-year non-renewable postdoctoral fellowship; funding expected to open 1 July 2026.

FellowshipHumanitiesSocial sciencesPostdoctoral research

Funder: British Academy
Deadline: 30 Sep 2026: Sep 30, 2026
Award: See official call page
Applicant: Early-career postdoctoral researchers hosted by eligible UK institutions

Data, AI and Digital TechnologyView details

Funding opportunityFinland / Global

University of Helsinki RESDOC Doctoral Programme 2026

Fully funded four-year doctoral research programme with monthly salary and MSCA COFUND structure.

Doctoral scholarshipFellowshipResilienceJustice

Funder: University of Helsinki
Deadline: 31 Aug 2026: Aug 31, 2026
Award: See official call page
Applicant: Doctoral researchers seeking fully funded four-year positions

Resilience; Justice; Interdisciplinary research; MSCA COFUNDView details

Funding opportunityUnited States

UChicago Applied Data Fellowship 2026

The University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy Applied Data Fellowship places fellows with strong data, policy and project implementation skills inside government, nonprofit and social enterprise...

FellowshipData sciencePublic policySocial impact

Funder: University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy
Deadline: Rolling applications; external postings list 26 December 2026: Dec 26, 2026
Award: Living stipend of USD 47,000 plus reimbursable health insurance stipend up to USD 5,000
Applicant: Postgraduate and Early Career

Policy, Governance, Law and Social SciencesView details

Funding opportunityAfrica/United Kingdom

University of Manchester Global Futures Scholarships 2026 (For African Students)

For undergraduate and Master’s programmes Award amount: Up to £30,000 (UG); up to £18,000 (Masters).

ScholarshipAfricaUnited Kingdom

Funder: Source institution to be confirmed
Deadline: 2026-04-09: Sep 4, 2026
Award: See official call page
Applicant: Eligible applicants described on the official call page

Research Funding and Academic OpportunitiesView details

Funding opportunityAustralia

CSIRO Postdoctoral Fellowship in Direct Air Capture of CO2

CSIRO is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow to work on direct air capture of carbon dioxide, a climate technology area focused on removing CO2 from ambient air and developing scalable carbon-removal approaches.

Postdoctoral fellowshipClimateCarbon removalAustralia

Funder: CSIRO
Deadline: Recruitment open - check official job page for closing date
Award: Salary and employment terms listed on the CSIRO job page
Applicant: Postdoctoral researchers

Environment and Natural ResourcesView details

Funding opportunityUnited Kingdom

UKRI Policy Internships 2026

UKRI Policy Internships give UKRI-funded doctoral students the chance to work for around three months with a policy organisation, gaining practical experience of evidence use, research translation, and policy...

InternshipPolicyDoctoral studentsEIPM

Funder: UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Deadline: Application deadline: Sep 8, 2026
Award: Three-month policy placement; funding and stipend arrangements through the UKRI scheme
Applicant: UKRI-funded doctoral students

Social Sciences and Public PolicyView details

Funding opportunityAsia & Pacific

Japanese Government MEXT Undergraduate Scholarship 2027

Fully funded Japanese Government scholarship; deadlines vary by embassy/country.

ScholarshipGlobal

Funder: MEXT / indexed social media
Deadline: Country-specific deadlines: Dec 31, 2026
Award: See funder guidance
Applicant: Graduate & postgraduate students

Education & Higher EducationView details

Upcoming callUnited States

Maximizing the Scientific Value of Data Generated by the Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (F32)

National Institutes of Health opportunity: This NOFO seeks to advance research and training in high-priority areas of child health by stimulating the use of Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes...

Health and Biomedical SciencesHealthGrantUpcoming call

Funder: National Institutes of Health
Deadline: Forecasted opportunity: Dec 2, 2026
Award: USD none
Applicant: Organizations / Institutions

Health and Biomedical SciencesView details

Funding opportunityEurope

RAISE Doctoral Networks for AI in Science 2026

Horizon Europe RAISE pilot call for doctoral networks focused on artificial intelligence methods, tools and systems for scientific research.

GrantFellowshipAI, Data & DigitalResearch

Funder: European Commission / Horizon Europe
Deadline: Nov 24, 2026
Award: EUR 30 million indicative budget
Applicant: Research teams & consortia

AI, Data & DigitalView details

Funding opportunityEurope

MSCA Doctoral Networks 2026

Horizon Europe MSCA Doctoral Networks 2026 call for international, inter-sectoral and interdisciplinary doctoral training networks.

GrantFellowshipResearchMobility / Exchange

Funder: European Commission / European Research Executive Agency
Deadline: Nov 24, 2026
Award: EUR 593.03 million overall indicative call budget
Applicant: Research teams & consortia

Cross-disciplinary / GeneralView details

Upcoming callUnited States

Maximizing the Scientific Value of Data Generated by the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program: Dissertation Grant (R36 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health opportunity: The goal of this NOFO is to support doctoral candidates studying high-priority areas of child health for the completion of their doctoral dissertation research...

Health and Biomedical SciencesHealthGrantUpcoming call

Funder: National Institutes of Health
Deadline: Forecasted opportunity: Oct 15, 2026
Award: USD none
Applicant: Organizations / Institutions

Health and Biomedical SciencesView details