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Deadline: March 30, 2026 The ETH4D Doctoral Mentorship Grants 2026 provide a unique opportunity for doctoral candidates and master’s students from eligible developing countries to strengthen their research capacity through structured mentorship and a funded research stay at ETH Zurich, Switzerland. This prestigious programme is offered by ETH for Development (ETH4D) and is designed to support early-career researchers whose work contributes to sustainable development and global challenges. About the ETH4D Doctoral Mentorship Grants 2026 The ETH4D Doctoral Mentorship Grants 2026 offer a one-year mentorship programme that connects selected mentees with experienced ETH professors, senior scientists, or postdoctoral researchers. The mentorship…

Deadline: March 30, 2026 The ETH4D Research to Action Grants 2026 offer a unique funding opportunity for students, researchers, and academics to translate research findings into practical, real-world impact. Funded by the ETH for Development (ETH4D) initiative at ETH Zurich, this programme supports projects that bridge the gap between academic research and implementation, particularly in the context of global development challenges. The ETH4D Research to Action Grants 2026 are specifically designed to ensure that research does not remain confined to academic outputs but is actively used, tested, shared, and applied by practitioners, communities, and institutions outside academia. Overview of the…

Deadline: February 12, 2026 The Honnold Foundation Core Fund for Community-Led Solar Projects is now open to support community-based organisations advancing equitable access to solar energy. This funding opportunity provides flexible, unrestricted grants to help communities design, implement, and sustain locally led solar solutions that promote social equity and environmental sustainability. The Honnold Foundation Core Fund for Community-Led Solar Projects prioritises initiatives that are rooted in community leadership, climate justice, and long-term impact. About the Honnold Foundation Core Fund The Honnold Foundation Core Fund is designed to support community-driven solar energy projects that address energy access gaps while strengthening local…

The UN Global Pulse Scale Accelerator Program 2026 is now open for applications, offering an exciting opportunity for eligible United Nations teams to scale proven innovations with the potential to deliver significant development and humanitarian impact. The programme supports solutions that have moved beyond pilot stage and are ready to expand their reach, influence systems, and improve outcomes for vulnerable populations worldwide. This call provides structured acceleration support, expert mentorship, and scaling grants of up to USD 60,000 for selected teams. About the UN Global Pulse Scale Accelerator Program 2026 The UN Global Pulse Scale Accelerator Program 2026 is a…

Deadline: March 8, 2026 The Circular Fashion Fund: Supporting Innovative Circular Economy Businesses is a global funding opportunity designed to support early-stage companies and social enterprises that are transforming the fashion industry through circular economy solutions. The fund aims to reduce waste, extend product lifecycles, and promote more sustainable and responsible fashion systems worldwide. This initiative is backed by eBay Ventures and focuses on businesses that are redefining how fashion products are designed, produced, reused, and recycled. About the Circular Fashion Fund The Circular Fashion Fund: Supporting Innovative Circular Economy Businesses provides financial support and strategic mentoring to innovative fashion-focused…

Deadline: April 15, 2026 The Innovate for Impact Challenge: Driving AgTech Innovation is a global opportunity designed to accelerate early-stage agricultural technology (AgTech) startups that are developing innovative solutions to improve food security, sustainability, and agricultural productivity worldwide. Led by reputable global agriculture stakeholders, this challenge provides promising AgTech ventures with funding, visibility, and access to influential industry leaders, investors, and policymakers. About the Innovate for Impact Challenge: Driving AgTech Innovation The Innovate for Impact Challenge: Driving AgTech Innovation focuses on identifying and supporting groundbreaking AgTech innovations that address critical challenges across global food systems. Selected startups will gain the…

Deadline: February 15, 2026 The European Parliament’s Sakharov Fellowships 2026 is a prestigious, fully funded capacity-building programme designed for human rights defenders from non-EU countries. The fellowship offers an intensive in-person training experience that strengthens advocacy skills, enhances engagement with international human rights mechanisms, and builds long-term professional networks within the European Union and beyond. Unlike an award or prize, the Sakharov Fellowship is a practical training and learning opportunity aimed at supporting individuals who are actively engaged in the defence and promotion of human rights under challenging conditions. About the Sakharov Fellowship Programme The Sakharov Fellowship is organised by…

Deadline: February 11, 2026 The CivicHive CivicTech Fellowship Program 2026 is a 20-week intensive fellowship designed to support early-stage civic innovators across West Africa who are building technology-driven solutions to address public-interest challenges. The programme focuses on strengthening civic participation, improving public service delivery, and promoting transparency and accountability through innovative use of technology. The CivicHive CivicTech Fellowship Program 2026 provides selected fellows with mentorship, technical support, funding assistance, and access to a strong regional civic-tech network, enabling them to refine, test, and scale their solutions for real-world impact. About the Fellowship The fellowship is structured as a hands-on incubation…

Deadline: February 6, 2026 The Global Forest Watch Small Grants Fund is a competitive funding opportunity designed to support civil society organisations and non-profit groups that use forest monitoring data to drive action, accountability, and impact. Through this fund, Global Forest Watch supports projects that transform data into real-world outcomes for forest protection, transparency, and sustainable land use. The Global Forest Watch Small Grants Fund empowers organisations across the globe to use cutting-edge forest data tools to combat deforestation, promote environmental justice, and strengthen forest governance. About the Global Forest Watch Small Grants Fund The Small Grants Fund supports initiatives…

Deadline: March 16, 2026 The KB Fellowship at NIAS 2026 is a prestigious international research fellowship jointly offered by the Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study (NIAS) and the KB National Library of the Netherlands. The fellowship supports experienced researchers and creative practitioners to undertake independent, forward-looking research that explores the evolving role of libraries and knowledge institutions in society. The KB Fellowship at NIAS 2026 provides fellows with dedicated time, funding, and access to world-class research facilities within a vibrant interdisciplinary academic community in Amsterdam. About the KB Fellowship at NIAS 2026 The fellowship is designed to encourage innovative and…