1. Eco Champions Programme 2026
The Eco Champions Programme supports young people aged 16–26 who are passionate about climate action and want to build practical ideas for environmental change in their communities.
Click here to apply | Deadline : May 20,
2. TWAS-CUI Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2026
The TWAS-CUI Fellowship gives postdoctoral researchers from developing countries the opportunity to conduct advanced research at COMSATS University Islamabad in Pakistan.
Click here to apply | Deadline : June 15
3. Cecil Renaud Overseas Scholarship 2027 for Studies in the United Kingdom
The Cecil Renaud Overseas Scholarship supports outstanding South African students to pursue postgraduate study in the United Kingdom.
Click here to apply | Deadline : Sept. 30
4. TWAS-CUI Postgraduate Fellowship Programme 2026
The fellowship supports postgraduate students from developing countries to pursue research and study opportunities at COMSATS University Islamabad.
Click here to apply | Deadline : June 15
5. TWAS-Mohammad A. Hamdan Award 2026
The award recognises outstanding scientific achievement and innovation, with a prize of $5,000 for the selected winner.
Click here to apply | Deadline : June 30
6. Fulbright South African Research Scholar Program 2027–2028
The programme supports South African scholars and research professionals to conduct research at academic institutions in the United States.
Click here to apply | Deadline : Aug. 30
7. iHatch Startups Incubation Programme 2026 – Cohort 5
iHatch supports early-stage Nigerian startups with incubation, mentorship, business development, product execution support and growth guidance.
Click here to apply | Deadline : May 27
8. British Council 90th Anniversary Research Fellowships at the University of Edinburgh 2027
This postdoctoral fellowship supports international early-career researchers to spend time at the University of Edinburgh and develop research linked to British Council priorities.
Click here to apply | Deadline : July 31
9. Women in Global Health Leadership Fellowship 2026–2027
The fellowship supports African women working in global health to strengthen leadership, policy influence, visibility and gender equity work in health systems.
Click here to apply | Deadline : May 22
10. Commonwealth Youth Photography Competition 2026
The competition invites young people across the Commonwealth to submit photographs that tell stories about community, nature, identity and shared global realities.
Click here to apply | Deadline : June 8
11. Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Bosnia and Herzegovina 2026
The fund supports small-scale, high-impact local projects aligned with Canada’s development, governance, equality and human rights priorities.
Click here to apply | Deadline : May 22
12. Visegrad+ Grants 2026
Visegrad+ Grants support projects that strengthen democratic transformation, regional cooperation, civil society, innovation and partnerships across eligible countries.
Click here to apply | Deadline : June 1
13. Africa Fellows in Education Program 2026/2027
The programme supports Africa-based researchers and education professionals working to strengthen education evidence, policy and systems across the continent.
Click here to apply | Deadline : June 30
14. University of Birmingham Global South Fellowship Program 2026–2027
The fellowship supports early-career researchers from universities in the Global South to develop research collaborations with the University of Birmingham.
Click here to apply | Deadline : May 29
15. Association of Commonwealth Universities Fellowships 2026
The ACU Fellowships support academic and professional exchange, research visits and collaboration across Commonwealth universities.
Click here to apply | Deadline : June 25
16. Ilia Calderón Scholarship to Attend One Young World Summit 2026
This fully funded scholarship supports young leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean to attend the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town.
Click here to apply | Deadline : June 15
17. WHO/Europe Programme on Strengthening Public Health Workforce Capacity for Mental Health Promotion and Prevention 2026
The programme builds the capacity of public health professionals working on mental health promotion, prevention and stronger workforce systems in Europe.
Click here to apply | Deadline : May 26
18. University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2026
This postdoctoral fellowship supports research at the intersection of environmental justice, sustainability, humanities and education.
Click here to apply | Deadline : May 30
19. Canon Oceania Grants Program 2026
The programme provides grants of up to $5,000 to support community, education, environment, small business and creative initiatives in Oceania.
Click here to apply | Deadline : June 14
20. TWAS-Samira Omar Innovation for Sustainability Award 2026
The award recognises scientists from least developed countries whose work advances environmental sustainability, biodiversity and scientific innovation.
Click here to apply | Deadline : June 30
21. TWAS-Abdool Karim Award in Biological Sciences 2026
The award recognises outstanding scientists making important contributions in biological sciences.
Click here to apply | Deadline : June 30
22. TWAS-Fayzah M. Al-Kharafi Award in Agricultural Sciences and Biology 2026
The award recognises women scientists for outstanding work in agricultural sciences and biology.
Click here to apply | Deadline : June 30, 2026
23. University of Zurich Predoctoral Research Fellowship in Economics Chair of Macroeconomics and Labor Markets 2026
The fellowship offers predoctoral research experience in economics, especially macroeconomics and labour markets, at the University of Zurich.
Click here to apply | Deadline : Unspecified
24. Think Visegrad Fellowship 2026
The fellowship supports researchers and policy professionals to conduct research at think tanks and institutions in the Visegrad region.
Click here to apply | Deadline : May 15
25. Google EMEA Legal Summer Institute 2026
The programme gives law students and early-career legal professionals in EMEA exposure to Google’s legal work and partner law firms.
Click here to apply | Deadline : May 17
26. National Institute for Health and Care Research Doctoral Award 2026
The award supports early-career researchers to undertake doctoral research that strengthens health, public health or social care evidence.
Click here to apply | Deadline : June 23
27. LEAP Africa Social Innovators Programme 2026
The Social Innovators Programme supports young African changemakers building practical, community-rooted solutions to social and development challenges.
Click here to apply | Deadline : June 12
28. Centre for Budget and Policy Studies Research Fellowship 2026–2027
The fellowship supports young scholars interested in public policy, education, gender, governance, budgets, health, livelihoods and social security research.
Click here to apply | Deadline : May 31
29. Lazord Fellowship 2026–2027
The Lazord Fellowship supports young civic leaders and social change actors through mentoring, leadership development and professional placement opportunities.
Click here to apply | Deadline : June 4
30. Urban Studies Foundation International Fellowships 2026
The fellowship supports early to mid-career urban scholars from eligible countries to develop international research collaborations and publications.
Click here to apply | Deadline : July 6
31. CCCU PhD Scholarship in Education 2026: Education Values and Impact
The scholarship supports doctoral research exploring education, values, young people, civic engagement and social impact.
Click here to apply | Deadline : June 5
32. Pulitzer Center Global Reporting Grants 2026
The grants support journalists producing in-depth reporting on underreported global stories with strong public interest value.
Click here to apply | Deadline : Rolling basis
33. UNESCO International Literacy Prizes 2026
The prizes recognise outstanding programmes advancing literacy, learning and inclusive education around the world.
Click here to apply | Deadline : May 18
34. Absa L’Atelier Competition 2026
The competition supports young visual artists across Africa with exposure, professional development and major art career opportunities.
Click here to apply | Deadline : May 31
35. Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna PhD in Human Rights, Global Politics and International Studies 2026–2027
The PhD programme supports advanced interdisciplinary research in human rights, global politics and international studies.
Click here to apply | Deadline : May 15
36. Femmy O Foundation Grant 2026
The grant supports small businesses and budding entrepreneurs seeking to start or expand a venture in Ireland or Northern Ireland.
Click here to apply | Deadline : May 17
37. LEAP Africa Youth Leadership Development Programme 2026
The programme equips Nigerian undergraduates with leadership, civic engagement, community development and advocacy skills.
Click here to apply | Deadline : Ongoing
38. Bechem Humanitarian Network Online Academy & DataCamp 2026
This fully funded online academy gives learners access to DataCamp training in data, AI, coding and digital skills for career growth.
Click here to apply | Deadline : Rolling basis
39. Young Professionals Bootcamp 2026
The bootcamp supports Nigerian young professionals with leadership, enterprise development, mentorship and access to a seed grant pool.
Click here to apply | Deadline : May 24
40. Institute of Human Development Child and Youth Health Youth Advisory Council 2026
The council gives young people a platform to contribute to child and youth health research, priorities, policy and programming.
Click here to apply | Deadline : May 19
41. British Council Charles Wallace Pakistan Visiting Fellowship Programme 2026–2027
The fellowship supports Pakistani mid-career professionals and researchers to undertake short-term professional or research visits in the United Kingdom.
Click here to apply | Deadline : June 5
42. International Society for the Performing Arts Global Fellowship 2027
The fellowship supports emerging and mid-career performing arts leaders to build international networks and access professional development opportunities.
Click here to apply | Deadline : May 29
43. Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism 2026
The awards recognise courageous international journalism by freelance journalists, local reporters and news fixers around the world.
Click here to apply | Deadline : June 14
44. Barbara Huber Scholarship Program 2027
The scholarship supports students and researchers undertaking academic research stays at the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Crime, Security and Law.
Click here to apply | Deadline : May 31
45. Royal Academy of Engineering Policy Fellowships 2026
The fellowship helps policymakers apply engineering and systems thinking to complex policy challenges and resilient decision-making.
Click here to apply | Deadline : May 20
46. Scholars at Risk Academic Freedom Fellowships 2026–2027
The fellowship supports early-career researchers working on academic freedom, higher education values and protection of scholars at risk.
Click here to apply | Deadline : May 29
47. IJP German-Japanese Fellowship Programme 2026
The fellowship supports journalists from Germany and Japan through reporting exchange, newsroom experience and professional learning.
Click here to apply | Deadline : June 15
48. International Journalists’ Programmes Fellowships for Journalists from the Middle East and Germany 2026
The fellowship promotes professional exchange between journalists from Germany and the Middle East through reporting and newsroom placements.
Click here to apply | Deadline : June 15
49. Future of Energy Conference Innovation Challenge 2026
The challenge supports innovative energy ideas and solutions that can contribute to Africa’s low-carbon energy future.
Click here to apply | Deadline : May 31
50. Art4Change Storytelling Fellowship 2026
The fellowship supports storytellers to produce digital stories, case studies and multimedia content on youth innovation and social change.
Click here to apply | Deadline : May 29
51. Afreximbank-Edordu Research Competition 2026
The competition invites original postgraduate research on African trade, finance, integration, development and economic transformation.
Click here to apply | Deadline : Sept. 30
52. McKinsey & Company Young Leaders Program 2026 – Addis Ababa
The programme offers young professionals in Addis Ababa an opportunity to develop consulting, leadership, problem-solving and client-service skills with McKinsey.
Click here to apply | Deadline : Ongoing
53. McKinsey & Company Young Leaders Program 2026 – Nairobi
The programme gives young professionals in Nairobi an opportunity to build consulting experience, leadership capacity and problem-solving skills with McKinsey.
Click here to apply | Deadline : Ongoing
54. UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize for the Use of ICT in Education 2026
The prize recognises innovative use of information and communication technologies to strengthen learning, inclusion and education systems.
Click here to apply | Deadline : May 29, 2026
55. Trevor Noah Foundation Education Changemakers Program in East and Central Africa 2026
The programme supports young education leaders in East and Central Africa through leadership training, mentoring and post-program support.
Click here to apply | Deadline : May 13
56. Digital Energy Challenge Call for Projects 2026
The challenge supports digital innovation projects that improve energy access, service delivery and stronger energy systems.
Click here to apply | Deadline : June 17
57. The World Around Young Climate Prize 2026
The prize supports young climate designers and innovators developing creative solutions for climate challenges.
Click here to apply | Deadline : June 30
58. London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine CREATIVE Fellowship 2026
This fully funded fellowship supports creative and research work linked to health, equity, clinical research and public engagement.
Click here to apply | Deadline : May 29
59. Academy of International Affairs North Rhine-Westphalia Fellowship 2027–2028
The fellowship supports scholars and practitioners working on international affairs, diplomacy, global governance and policy research.
Click here to apply | Deadline : May 31
60. Rainforest Investigation Network Fellowship 2026/2027
The fellowship supports journalists investigating rainforest destruction, environmental crime, climate issues and accountability.
Click here to apply | Deadline : May 22
61. Digital Skills for Youth Program 2026
The programme funds organisations that can help underemployed post-secondary graduates gain work experience and build digital skills.
Click here to apply | Deadline : May 22
62. Providus Bank SME Program Cohort 6
The programme supports Nigerian SMEs with business growth, leadership, strategic planning, operational efficiency and sustainability skills.
Click here to apply | Deadline : May 31
63. Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Pan-Atlantic University 2026
The fully funded scholarship supports talented African students facing financial or socio-economic barriers to pursue undergraduate study at Pan-Atlantic University.
Click here to apply | Deadline : May 22
64. Social Science Research Council Just Tech Fellowship 2027
The fellowship supports researchers, artists, journalists and practitioners working at the intersection of technology, society, justice and public interest.
Click here to apply | Deadline : June 28
65. QUB AHSS Global Fellows Scheme 2026–2027
The scheme supports leading scholars from outside the UK and Ireland to conduct research visits within Queen’s University Belfast’s Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
Click here to apply | Deadline : June 26
66. ICMM Young Leaders Scholarship to Attend the One Young World Summit 2026
The fully funded scholarship supports young leaders working on sustainability, biodiversity, decarbonisation, responsible mining and social impact to attend One Young World 2026.
Click here to apply | Deadline : June 7
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