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20 Hot Jobs With Deadline Fast Approaching – September 10, 2026

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  1. LEAP Africa Director of Programmes
    LEAP Africa is recruiting an executive Director of Programmes to guide the strategic expansion, delivery, and evaluation of youth leadership, social entrepreneurship, and workforce development initiatives across its African regional offices. The Director leads programmatic teams, manages multi-stakeholder and bilateral donor funding streams, and oversees organizational monitoring and evaluation metrics. Candidates require senior leadership experience in international development, non-profit governance, and multi-country program execution.
    Click here to apply | Deadline: Sept. 20
  2. ChangemakerXchange Program
    LeadThe ChangemakerXchange Program Lead will direct the delivery of a global programme supporting young changemakers working on responsible technology and ethical artificial intelligence across four regional cohorts. The Programme Lead oversees cross-regional project management, coordinates international stakeholder engagements, manages program budgets, and leads cohort selection and community-building initiatives. Candidates should possess extensive project management experience handling multi-region workflows, excellent English communication skills, familiarity with project management software, and a working understanding of responsible tech practices.
    Click here to apply | Deadline: Sept. 20
  3. Migration Policy Institute (MPI) Internships
  4. The Migration Policy Institute is recruiting full-time and part-time interns for its Demetrios G. Papademetriou Young Scholars Program across research and communications tracks. Interns contribute directly to qualitative and quantitative analysis covering U.S. immigration policy, refugee integration, border management, and Latin American migration governance. The positions offer a biweekly stipend and can be conducted either in person in Washington, D.C., or remotely. Applicants must have completed at least their junior year of undergraduate study, possess strong analytical writing capability, and hold valid work authorization.
  5. Click here to apply | Deadline: Oct. 15
  6. European Medicines Agency (EMA) Traineeship ProgrammeThe European Medicines Agency runs a ten-month professional traineeship at its headquarters in Amsterdam covering medicine regulation, life sciences, healthcare, chemistry, IT, pharmaceutical law, communications, and public relations. Trainees work alongside European regulatory scientists, participate in Agency-wide competency development programs, and receive individual mentorship while gaining practical insight into EU medicine approval processes. The opportunity provides a monthly stipend of €2,049.77 and a travel allowance for eligible EU/EEA graduates.Click here to apply | Deadline: Sept. 30
  7. Institute for AI Policy and Strategy (IAPS) AI Policy FellowshipThe IAPS AI Policy Fellowship is a fully funded three-month intensive program designed to equip researchers and practitioners with practical skills for frontier artificial intelligence governance. Fellows select between a Research Track—producing a publishable policy paper under expert supervision—and an Applied Track focused on policy operationalization, executive briefings, and grant assessments. The fellowship provides an $18,000 to $24,000 stipend, plus dedicated travel support for an in-person residency workshop in Washington, D.C.Click here to apply | Deadline: Sept. 27
  8. HeyGen Ambassador ProgramThe HeyGen Ambassador Program is a global initiative for standout creators, educators, entrepreneurs, and digital marketers working at the intersection of AI video generation and media workflows. Selected Ambassadors lead local or digital creator communities, host workshops, test early-stage generative AI software features, and collaborate directly with the product development team. Benefits include exclusive software generation credits, event sponsorship grants, speaking invitations, and direct professional visibility across HeyGen channels.Click here to apply | Deadline: Rolling basis
  9. Foundation for American Innovation (FAI) AI Policy T
  10. eam InternshipThe Foundation for American Innovation (FAI) is hiring interns for its Washington, D.C., policy office to support research on emerging technologies, algorithmic governance, and national innovation strategies. Interns draft policy memos, participate in congressional and coalition briefings, and conduct an independent research project culminating in a published deliverable. The role is paid at $20 per hour, with options for full-time or part-time participation for individuals authorized to work in the United States.
  11. Click here to apply | Deadline: Rolling basis
  12. Next 36 Program for Entrepreneurs
  13. NEXT Canada selects 36 entrepreneurial university students and recent graduates nationwide to accelerate high-potential startup ventures. The program delivers founder bootcamps, executive mentorship from leading tech entrepreneurs, venture capital access, and operational services including software and legal support. The first phase operates virtually from January to April, followed by an intensive in-person summer accelerator term in Toronto from May to August.
  14. Click here to apply | Deadline: Oct. 14
  15. Cornell Atkinson Postdoctoral Fellowship in SustainabilityThe Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability funds early-career postdoctoral researchers addressing global environmental and development challenges. Fellows collaborate jointly with a Cornell University faculty mentor and an external partner organization to ensure academic findings translate directly into sustainability policy and practice. The appointment provides a $65,000 annual salary, university benefits, and $12,000 per year in designated research and travel funding.Click here to apply | Deadline: Oct. 20
  16. Machine Alignment Transparency & Security (MATS) Residency ProgramThe MATS Program is an intensive research residency designed to train and mentor scholars in technical AI alignment, mechanistic interpretability, and frontier AI safety evaluations. Participants work directly with senior research mentors, run machine learning empirical experiments, and publish high-impact safety assessments. The residency provides fully funded research stipends, computational resources, and access to an active community of alignment researchers in Berkeley, California.Click here to apply | Deadline: Oct. 31
  17. London AI Safety Research (LASR) Labs WinterLASR Labs is a 13-week, fully funded in-person research program based in London dedicated to empirical AI alignment and model safety. Participants work in small technical teams supervised by senior alignment researchers to complete and submit an academic research paper to top-tier machine learning venues. The program provides a full-time stipend and dedicated desk space for researchers with strong backgrounds in mathematics, computer science, or machine learning engineering.Click here to apply | Deadline: Sept. 20
  18. Youth for Sustainable Policy (YSP) Global Policy Brief CompetitionThe YSP Policy Brief Challenge invites students and early-career professionals aged 16 to 30 worldwide to produce rigorous policy briefs evaluating existing climate, energy, or environmental initiatives. Submissions are evaluated on data-driven critique, policy feasibility, and clarity of actionable stakeholder recommendations. Winning entries receive cash awards, global publication across policy portals, and opportunities to present findings to international environmental governance panels.Click here to apply | Deadline: Oct. 15
  19. ACU Early Career Conference GrantsThe Association of Commonwealth Universities provides travel and registration grants of up to £2,000 for emerging researchers employed at ACU member institutions. The grant supports researchers within seven years of their doctorate to deliver oral papers, chair academic sessions, or present posters at international academic conferences outside their home countries. Funding covers airfare, accommodation, registration fees, and required visa costs.Click here to apply | Deadline: Oct. 13
  20. Nordic Scholarship Programme for Africa-Focused ResearchersThe Nordic Africa Institute (NAI) offers month-long funded visiting research scholarships in Uppsala, Sweden, for doctoral students and researchers affiliated with universities across Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and Iceland. Scholars gain full access to the Institute’s specialized library and research networks while finalizing dissertation chapters, monographs, or journal manuscripts centered on African socioeconomic and political developments. The scholarship covers travel and accommodation expenses.Click here to apply | Deadline: Oct. 11
  21. Zukunftskolleg Postdoctoral FellowshipsThe Zukunftskolleg at the University of Konstanz offers multi-year postdoctoral fellowships for early-career researchers across the natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences. Fellows pursue independent research projects in an interdisciplinary environment without departmental teaching obligations, backed by substantial annual research allowances and international conference travel support. Applicants must hold a doctorate completed within the previous two years.Click here to apply | Deadline: Oct. 12
  22. PNNL Linus Pauling Distinguished Postdoctoral FellowshipPacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) invites applications for its prestigious Linus Pauling Fellowship supporting postdoctoral researchers in physical, chemical, computational, and environmental sciences. Fellows receive full funding to formulate and lead independent research, utilize advanced national lab computing and instrumentation, and collaborate with multidisciplinary scientific divisions. Appointments offer competitive salaries, complete benefits packages, and independent research budgets.Click here to apply | Deadline: Oct. 15
  23. Miles Morland Foundation African Writing ScholarshipThe Miles Morland Foundation awards substantial writing grants to African creative and non-fiction writers who require dedicated financial freedom to complete the first draft of an English-language book. Selected scholars receive a grant paid over a 12-month period (£18,000 for fiction and up to £27,000 for non-fiction requiring extended research). Applicants must be born in Africa or have African-born parents and provide published writing samples along with a book proposal.Click here to apply | Deadline: Sept. 22
  24. DAAD Young Ambassador ProgrammeThe German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) selects and trains international students and alumni who have studied or conducted research in Germany to serve as official Young Ambassadors. Ambassadors organize information seminars, advise prospective students on German university applications, and participate in education fairs across their home campuses. Participants receive training, formal certification, and dedicated networking opportunities through DAAD’s global higher education network.Click here to apply | Deadline: Sept. 30
  25. iProBono Accelerate ProgramThe iProBono Accelerate Program provides institutional strengthening, tailored legal expertise, seed funding, and communications support to grassroots organizations and social movements defending human rights and equal access to justice. Selected cohort members receive customized capacity-building assistance to scale legal advocacy, protect community rights, and reinforce organizational governance structures. Open to early-stage civil society leaders and justice defenders globally.Click here to apply | Deadline: Sept. 18
  26. World Bank Group (WBG) Young Professionals ProgramThe World Bank Group Young Professionals Program is a flagship recruitment drive targeting ambitious young professionals in development economics, finance, natural resources, public health, and urban infrastructure. Candidates undertake institutional rotations across the World Bank, IFC, and MIGA, gaining high-stakes transactional and policy experience in emerging markets. Applicants require a master’s or doctoral degree, relevant field experience, and fluency in English.Click here to apply | Deadline: Sept. 30
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Favour Abatang is a Non-profit Executive and International Development Expert with experience leading an organisation, curating programs, and fundraising. She has made significant strides in supporting teenage mothers and at-risk girls through tailored second-chance opportunities. She is currently expanding her impact as the Community Manager at Opportunity Desk.

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