Deadline: October 15, 2026 Applications are open for the FENS/IBRO-PERC Exchange Fellowships Program 2026. In their mutual and strong commitment to support early career researchers and intra-European mobility, with a set goal of advancing neuroscience research and training in Europe, FENS and the IBRO Pan-Europe Regional Committee (IBRO-PERC) are pleased to announce the launch of

Deadline: October 15, 2026 Applications are open for the Gulbenkian Institute for Advanced Study Scholarships 2027/2028. These fellowships are intended to support internationally renowned scholars in conducting free research for a limited period of time – usually between three and eight months – in a stimulating intellectual environment with few regular obligations. At IGEA, Fellows

Deadline: October 15, 2026 Applications are open for the Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) 2027-2028. Founded in 1989, HRAP leverages the resources of Columbia University and those offered by NYC as a hub of NGOs and international organizations to provide human rights advocates with academic, skill-building, mentoring, and networking opportunities. Through seminars, participation in University courses,

Deadline: October 15, 2026 Applications are open for the Creative Catalyst Fellowship 2027. The Creative Catalyst Fellowship supports individual artists creating work centered on Belonging: a sense of community, home, agency, and the essential right for our communities to flourish. Belonging is a counterweight to racism and violence and can advance a vision for the inclusion

Deadline: October 15, 2026 Applications are open for the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) Linus Pauling Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027. PNNL’s Linus Pauling Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship is designed for the next generation of scientists and engineers who will push the boundaries of science to world-recognized discoveries. Pauling Fellows are equipped with the resources to carry

Deadline: October 15, 2026 Applications are open for the Big Ten Academic Alliance Smithsonian Fellowship 2026. The Big Ten Academic Alliance established in 1958, is a consortium of research universities that collaborate on a wide range of academic and administrative initiatives to advance their academic missions, generate unique opportunities for students and faculty, and serve the

Deadline: October 15, 2026 Applications are open for the University of Michigan African Presidential Scholars (UMAPS) 2027-2028. Strengthening African universities is one of the most effective ways to contribute to the continent’s growth and continued excellence. The U-M African Presidential Scholars (UMAPS) program has helped retain and strengthen faculty members working in African institutions of higher education,

Deadline: October 15, 2026 Applications are open for the Youth for Sustainable Policy (YSP) Global Policy Brief Competition 2026. Youth for Sustainable Policy (YSP) is a global youth-led initiative dedicated to empowering the next generation to engage critically with sustainability, governance, and public policy. The YSP Policy Brief Challenge 2026 is their flagship global writing

Deadline: October 15, 2026 Applicatons are open for the Migration Policy Institute (MPI) Internships 2027. The Demetrios G. Papademetriou Young Scholars Program, named in honor of MPI’s founding president, has two goals: harnessing the valuable contributions of interns for MPI’s work and training the next generation of migration and communications leaders. Internships are available both in person and

Deadline: October 15, 2026 Applications for the QUWA Research Grants 2027 are now open. The QUWA Research Grants support women researchers with competitive funding to develop innovative projects that address today’s most pressing scientific and societal challenges. Through the generous support of strategic and industry partners, the program provides researchers with valuable opportunities to advance

Deadline: October 15, 2026 Applications for the Cornell University AI for Sustainability (AI4S) Visiting Professorship Program 2027 are now open. The Cornell University AI for Sustainability (AI4S) Visiting Professorship Program invites faculty scholars from around the world to collaborate on research in AI and sustainability and to contribute to the AI4S curriculum and broader academic

Deadline: October 15, 2026 Applications are open for the Polyfoni Social Sciences for AI Fellowship 2026-2027. The Polyfoni Fellowship is a four-month part-time research collaboration for social scientists with fieldwork experience in regions where AI products are being deployed. Fellows join remotely from November 2026 to March 2027 and conduct a cultural audit of a

Deadline: October 15, 2026 Applications are open for the Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA) 2026. Water is experienced differently across people, communities and environments. Photography has the power to make these experiences visible – documenting challenges, celebrating solutions and connecting global conversations to real human stories. In collaboration with

Deadline: October 15, 2026 Applications are invited for the African Climate Collaborative PhD Fellowships in Climate and Development 2026. The African Climate Collaborative is pleased to invite applications for 12 PhD fellowships to support participation in a four-year doctoral training programme in Climate and Development. The programme comprises one year of structured coursework followed by

Deadline: October 16, 2026 Applications are open for the Miller Center’s Accelerator Program 2027. The world-class accelerator is designed for leaders ready to scale. Six months of mentor-guided, customized curricula help you create your long-range impact strategy, business plan, and funding pitch. They equip leaders with knowledge, networks, and confidence to accelerate your social enterprise’s

Deadline: October 16, 2026 The Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowships 2026 is now open. Apply to spend time at Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (CRASSH) as a salaried fellow from September 2027 to May 2028. The Isaac Newton Trust will match the Leverhulme award in support of individuals who successfully

Deadline: October 16, 2026 Applications are open for the Max Weber Programme (MWP) at the European University Institute 2027-2028. The Max Weber Programme (MWP) at the European University Institute (EUI) is a unique postdoctoral programme in the historical, humanities and social sciences. The Programme is highly selective, with an annual acceptance rate of <2%. A

Deadline: October 16, 2026 Applications are open for the Leaders of Africa Institute Research Communication Program 2026. The Research Communication Program offers Scholars essential skills for effectively communicating their research, including preparing research articles, crafting policy briefs, delivering impactful presentations, participating in media interviews, facilitating panels and webinars, writing engaging blog posts and social media

Deadline: October 16, 2026 Applications are open for the AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grants for Junior Researchers 2026. This grant is generously funded by the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and with the support of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH). This AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grant for Junior Researchers aims to strengthen the

Deadline: October 16, 2026 Applications are open for the AGNES-BAYER Science Foundation Research Grant 2026. The AGNES-BAYER Science Foundation Research Grant for Biodiversity Conservation & Sustainable Agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa enables doctoral students from sub-Saharan African countries to undertake outstanding research activities in Biodiversity conservation and sustainable agriculture. The AGNES-BAYER Grant aims to support African