Deadline: February 13, 2026 The Goethe-Institut Grants for Co-Creation of New Heritage Narratives 2026 is now open to eligible cultural and heritage organisations across Southern Africa. This funding opportunity supports innovative, collaborative projects that re-imagine tangible and intangible heritage through contemporary storytelling, artistic co-creation, and community engagement. Under the Africa–Europe Partnerships for Culture: Southern Africa programme, funded by the European Union and implemented by the Goethe-Institut, this call aims to strengthen cultural cooperation within Southern Africa and between Africa and Europe by developing new, inclusive heritage narratives. About the Goethe-Institut Grants for Co-Creation of New Heritage Narratives 2026 The Goethe-Institut…
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Deadline: March 2, 2026 The MECAM Fellowship 2026-2027 offers an exceptional opportunity for postdoctoral and advanced researchers in the humanities and social sciences to undertake an intensive, fully funded residential research fellowship in Tunis, Tunisia. Hosted by the Merian Centre for Advanced Studies in the Maghreb (MECAM), this fellowship brings together scholars from across the world to engage in interdisciplinary research, intellectual exchange, and collaborative academic activities focused on critical global and regional challenges. The MECAM Fellowship 2026-2027 runs for eight months and is designed to support innovative, future-oriented research aligned with MECAM’s core thematic framework. Fellowship Overview Fellowship Theme…
Deadline: February 28, 2026 The UMich SEAS Postdoctoral Research Associate 2026 is an excellent fully funded research opportunity for early-career scholars interested in environmental, climate, development, and health economics. Hosted by the University of Michigan’s School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS), this position offers a rigorous, interdisciplinary research environment within one of the world’s leading research universities. This postdoctoral role is ideal for candidates seeking to advance high-impact research, collaborate with international teams, and build a strong academic publication record. About the UMich SEAS Postdoctoral Research Associate 2026 The UMich SEAS Postdoctoral Research Associate 2026 is a research-focused appointment based…
Deadline: March 27, 2026 The Vigdís Prize for Women’s Empowerment 2026 is a prestigious international award recognising outstanding efforts to advance women’s and girls’ empowerment, gender equality, and inclusive participation in political, social, and economic life. Established in 2023, this annual prize celebrates impactful initiatives, organisations, and individuals whose work contributes meaningfully to women’s rights and leadership across the globe. Named in honour of Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, the world’s first democratically elected female Head of State, the prize reflects her legacy of equality, inclusion, and women’s leadership. About the Vigdís Prize for Women’s Empowerment 2026 The Vigdís Prize for Women’s Empowerment…
Deadline: April 30, 2026 The Václav Havel Human Rights Prize 2026 is a prestigious international award that recognises exceptional civil society action in the defence and promotion of human rights. Established in honour of Václav Havel — renowned playwright, political dissident and former President of the Czech Republic — the Prize celebrates individuals and organisations who have shown outstanding courage, innovation and impact in advancing human dignity. The Václav Havel Human Rights Prize 2026 continues this legacy by spotlighting human rights defenders whose work brings meaningful change, often in the face of serious personal risk. Overview of the Prize The…
Deadline: Unspecified The WE‑Elevate Accelerator Program for Women Entrepreneurs is now open for applications. This growth-focused initiative is designed to help women-led small businesses transition from offline to online, expand their reach, and increase revenue using effective digital strategies. If you are a woman entrepreneur ready to take your business to the next level, this programme offers hands-on support, mentorship, and even funding opportunities to empower your growth. Who Can Apply The program is specifically tailored for women entrepreneurs who: This opportunity is ideal for women-led businesses looking to expand their digital footprint and access new growth avenues. What the…
Deadline: January 23, 2026 The Salzburg Global Public Policy New Voices Europe (PPNVE) Program – Cohort 5 is a prestigious, year-long leadership and policy fellowship designed to amplify emerging voices in European public policy. The programme brings together a diverse cohort of students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals who are committed to shaping inclusive, democratic, and forward-looking policy solutions across Europe. This fellowship combines virtual engagement, mentoring, and collaborative learning to strengthen participants’ leadership capacity and deepen their understanding of complex public policy challenges, particularly at the intersection of governance, technology, and society. Programme Overview The Salzburg Global Public Policy…
Deadline: February 28, 2026 The Allbritton Journalism Institute (AJI) Reporting Fellowship 2026–2028 is a fully funded, two-year professional journalism fellowship based in Washington, D.C., designed to train and support the next generation of public‑service reporters. The programme combines rigorous classroom instruction with hands‑on newsroom experience, preparing fellows to cover politics, policy, and government with depth, accuracy, and integrity. The Allbritton Journalism Institute (AJI) Reporting Fellowship 2026–2028 is ideal for individuals passionate about journalism’s role in democracy, whether or not they have prior newsroom experience. About the Fellowship The fellowship runs for two years and blends structured learning with real‑world reporting.…
Deadline: January 20, 2026 The ICDE Fellowship Program 2026–2027 is now open for applications, offering a unique global research opportunity for scholars and practitioners working at the intersection of digital technologies, cooperatives, labour, and the solidarity economy. The ICDE Fellowship Program 2026–2027 is hosted by the Institute for the Cooperative Digital Economy (ICDE) at The New School and is designed to support rigorous, empirically grounded research that advances knowledge, practice, and policy in the cooperative digital economy. Overview of the ICDE Fellowship Program 2026–2027 The fellowship is a non-residential, international research programme that brings together a cohort of researchers examining…
Deadline: February 27, 2026 The Mott Million Dollar Challenge 2026 is a national innovation and pitch competition created to inspire, support, and reward bold ideas from young people across the United States. Open to students in grades K–12, this challenge empowers children and teenagers to share creative solutions to real-world problems and compete for a share of $1,000,000 in total cash prizes. The Mott Million Dollar Challenge 2026 focuses on encouraging creativity, entrepreneurship, and confidence among young learners, regardless of their background or learning environment. About the Mott Million Dollar Challenge 2026 The Mott Million Dollar Challenge 2026 is a…