Deadline: January 10, 2026 The KESSA Young Panafrican Storytellers Program 2026 is a prestigious pan-African creative residency and professional development initiative designed to support emerging African storytellers who are shaping powerful, authentic, and transformative narratives about Africa. This programme brings together some of the continent’s most promising writers, filmmakers, journalists, digital creators, researchers, photographers, and cultural entrepreneurs to strengthen storytelling skills, foster collaboration, and amplify African voices on a global stage. About the KESSA Young Panafrican Storytellers Program 2026 The KESSA Young Panafrican Storytellers Program 2026 is a joint initiative of the UM6P Story School at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University…
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DEadline: February 1, 2026 The Arboretum Research Scholar Award 2026 is a prestigious funding opportunity designed to support researchers seeking to advance or initiate innovative research projects using the exceptional resources of the Arnold Arboretum. This award provides flexible financial support for research and travel, while fostering scholarly engagement within a world‑class botanical and scientific research environment. The Arboretum Research Scholar Award 2026 is open to scholars from diverse disciplines and encourages meaningful academic collaboration, residency, and the use of Arboretum collections and expertise. About the Arboretum Research Scholar Award 2026 The Arboretum Research Scholar Award aims to help scholars…
DEadline: December 31, 2025 The Awaji Youth Federation Fellowship for Emerging Leaders 2026 is now open to applications from talented and motivated young professionals across the world. This highly competitive, immersive fellowship offers a unique opportunity to live, work, and lead on Awaji Island in Japan while contributing to meaningful community-based projects and regional development initiatives. The Awaji Youth Federation Fellowship for Emerging Leaders 2026 is designed to nurture globally minded leaders with the skills, experience, and values needed to address real-world societal challenges through innovation, collaboration, and service. About the Fellowship The Awaji Youth Federation (AYF) Fellowship is a…
Deadline: January 31, 2026 The Ferriss – UC Berkeley Psychedelic Journalism Fellowship 2026 is a prestigious, fully funded opportunity designed to support in‑depth, high‑quality journalism on psychedelics. The fellowship provides substantial financial support to journalists producing compelling print or audio stories that explore the science, policy, business, and culture surrounding psychedelics. The Ferriss – UC Berkeley Psychedelic Journalism Fellowship 2026 is aimed at nurturing rigorous, ethical, and underreported journalism in a rapidly evolving global field. Fellowship Overview The Ferriss – UC Berkeley Psychedelic Journalism Fellowship awards reporting grants to journalists working on ambitious storytelling projects related to psychedelics. Supported by…
Deadline: January 7, 2026 The LSHTM Research Fellowship 2026 is a unique opportunity for early‑career and mid‑career researchers with strong quantitative skills to contribute to high‑impact public health research in Africa. Hosted by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), this fellowship focuses on perinatal mortality research in Ethiopia and is delivered through an international research partnership. The LSHTM Research Fellowship 2026 offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and the chance to work on an NIH‑funded project addressing critical maternal and newborn health challenges. About the LSHTM Research Fellowship 2026 This fellowship supports a Research Fellow position…
Deadline: January 31, 2026 The WomenLift Health x WILAN Midwifery Leadership Journey 2026 is a fully funded, 12‑month leadership development programme designed to strengthen leadership capacity, influence, and networks among women advancing midwifery and maternal and newborn health (MNH) across West Africa. This prestigious journey supports mid‑ to senior‑career women leaders to deepen their leadership practice, expand their impact, and contribute meaningfully to respectful, high‑quality maternal and newborn care in their countries and across the region. Programme Overview The WomenLift Health x WILAN Midwifery Leadership Journey 2026 runs from May 2026 to April 2027 and brings together a cohort of…
Deadline: January 16, 2026 The Johns Hopkins University Gender Equity/GBV Evidence Accelerator Fellowship 2026 is a prestigious, fully funded, year‑long fellowship designed to strengthen evidence generation, analysis, synthesis, and translation to advance gender equity and address gender‑based violence (GBV), particularly in low‑ and middle‑income countries (LMICs). The Johns Hopkins University Gender Equity/GBV Evidence Accelerator Fellowship 2026 brings together a global cohort of professionals, researchers, and practitioners committed to using high‑quality evidence to influence policy, programming, and practice in gender equity and GBV prevention and response. Fellowship Overview This is a part‑time, year‑long fellowship hosted by the Center for Global Women’s…
Deadline: March 31, 2026 The Arturo Falaschi Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 offer an exceptional opportunity for early‑career researchers in the life sciences to undertake advanced, fully funded postdoctoral research in internationally recognised laboratories. Hosted by the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), this fellowship supports high‑impact research, global collaboration, and career development for promising scientists from eligible countries. The Arturo Falaschi Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 are designed to strengthen scientific capacity, promote excellence in research, and foster long‑term international networks across the life sciences ecosystem. About the Fellowship The Arturo Falaschi Postdoctoral Fellowships are competitive, fully funded awards that enable…
Deadline: Unspecified The British Council Film Lab Africa 2026 is a flagship film and television accelerator programme designed to support, train, and showcase a new generation of African storytellers. Delivered in Nigeria, this programme focuses on strengthening scripted episodic storytelling for screen and television, while building sustainable careers for emerging creatives. The British Council Film Lab Africa 2026 builds on previous successful editions, offering a structured pathway from story development to production, showcasing, and industry engagement. About the Programme Film Lab Africa is the British Council’s primary film and TV development initiative in Nigeria. The 2026 edition is themed Story…
Deadline: January 4, 2026 The SERC Environmental Education Internship Spring 2026 is a paid, full-time opportunity offered by the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) for students and early-career professionals interested in environmental education, science communication, and public engagement. This immersive internship provides hands-on experience working with K–12 students, educators, and the general public while contributing to meaningful environmental learning programmes in the United States. The SERC Environmental Education Internship Spring 2026 is ideal for individuals seeking practical experience in outdoor and environmental education within a globally respected research institution. Programme Overview This internship is hosted by the SERC Education Department…