Deadline: September 23, 2025 The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation 2026 is now open for applications. Organised by the prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering, the Prize stands as Africa’s largest award dedicated to engineering innovations that address real-world challenges on the continent. If you are an innovator with a scalable, socially impactful idea rooted in engineering, this could be your game-changing opportunity. What is the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation 2026? The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation 2026 continues the legacy of recognising and supporting the brightest minds from across sub-Saharan Africa. Launched in 2014, the Prize has successfully: This…
Author: Oluwole Omojofodun
Oluwole Omojofodun
Oluwole Omojofodun is the Proposal Review Team Lead and Publisher at GrantsDatabase.org. With a strong background in grant writing, nonprofit development, and funding strategy, Oluwole oversees the review and refinement of proposals submitted through the platform. His work ensures that applicants are equipped with compelling, funder-ready applications. Passionate about accessibility and impact, he also curates and publishes timely grant opportunities to empower changemakers across sectors.
Deadline: 14 September 2025 Are you a mid-career professional or government official from a developing country working on marine science, ocean affairs, or maritime law? The UN‑Nippon Foundation Fellowship on Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea – 2026 is a fully funded opportunity designed to deepen your expertise and expand your influence in global ocean governance. This prestigious fellowship, offered by the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DOALOS) of the United Nations, provides a structured 9-month training and research experience, empowering fellows to contribute to sustainable ocean policy development in their home countries.…
Deadline: August 8, 2025 The RevUp Women Initiative: Nigeria Edition 2025 is now open for applications! Designed to empower female entrepreneurs in Nigeria, this 12-week hybrid acceleration programme is a game-changer for women-led businesses in agribusiness and e-commerce. Following a successful pan-African rollout, this Nigeria-specific edition is now targeting female entrepreneurs in Lagos, Abuja, and Abia State, providing them with access to funding, training, mentorship, and growth opportunities. About the RevUp Women Initiative: Nigeria Edition 2025 The RevUp Women Initiative: Nigeria Edition 2025 is spearheaded by AfriLabs, with support from the Visa Foundation. It builds on the initiative’s strong track…
Deadline: August 8, 2025 The AU/CIEFFA Call for Articles on Girls and Women’s Education 2025 is now open for submissions! This unique opportunity invites researchers, academics, and graduate students to contribute to advancing the educational landscape for girls and women across Africa. Organised by the African Union International Centre for the Education of Girls and Women in Africa (AU/CIEFFA), the initiative aims to promote evidence-based research that informs policy and drives meaningful change in education systems on the continent. About the AU/CIEFFA Call for Articles on Girls and Women’s Education 2025 This prestigious call seeks original, high-quality scientific articles addressing…
Deadline: August 1, 2025 The Africa Institute Senior & Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 programme is now accepting applications from qualified scholars across the globe. Based at the Africa Institute in Sharjah, UAE, this prestigious opportunity is designed for both emerging and established researchers working in the humanities and social sciences with a specific focus on Africa and its diaspora. With generous funding, research support, and a stimulating intellectual environment, the Africa Institute Senior & Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 offer fellows the chance to immerse themselves in high-level scholarship and interdisciplinary exchange. Fellowship Categories The programme comprises four distinct fellowships, each targeting a…
Deadline: July 27, 2025 Are you an innovator working to improve childhood immunisation coverage in Nigeria or Ethiopia? The Save the Children Immunisation Innovation Accelerator 2025 is calling for bold, local solutions that tackle the barriers preventing millions of children from receiving life-saving vaccines. This programme offers funding, capacity-building, and global exposure to eligible organisations with promising immunisation innovations. About the Save the Children Immunisation Innovation Accelerator 2025 Launched in collaboration with GSK, the Save the Children Immunisation Innovation Accelerator 2025 is a competitive funding programme aimed at identifying and scaling innovations that increase immunisation coverage. The focus is on…
Deadline: 14 August 2025 Are you a young professional passionate about innovation, creativity, and intellectual property (IP)? The WIPO Young Experts Program 2026-2027 offers an incredible two-year professional development journey at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. This highly competitive opportunity is designed to build the next generation of global IP leaders. The WIPO Young Experts Program 2026-2027 is more than just a fellowship—it’s a platform to deepen your expertise in IP, strengthen multilateral collaboration skills, and contribute meaningfully to the global innovation ecosystem. About the WIPO Young Experts Program The WIPO Young Experts Program (YEP)…
Deadline: August 26, 2025 Are you a Black woman entrepreneur in Canada with a passion for beauty and wellness? The SheaMoisture Dream Fund Grant Program 2025 is your opportunity to secure funding and mentorship to scale your business sustainably. This grant programme offers CAD 10,000 in funding and six months of coaching to five deserving entrepreneurs who are building brands that celebrate and support the wellbeing of the Black community. In this blog post, we’ll break down everything you need to know about the SheaMoisture Dream Fund Grant Program, including eligibility, benefits, deadlines, and how to apply. About the SheaMoisture Dream…
Deadline: July 27, 2025 Are you a science journalist passionate about global development and digital transformation? The Call for Science Journalists for the Global Development Conference 2025 is now open! This is a fully funded opportunity to attend one of the world’s leading forums on development research, taking place from October 28–30, 2025, in Clermont-Ferrand, France. The Call for Science Journalists for the Global Development Conference 2025 offers a rare chance to network with international researchers, policymakers, and development professionals while participating in workshops, conference sessions, and capacity-building activities. Application Details Science journalists selected through this call will receive full…
Deadline: July 25, 2025 Are you a young leader from Germany or Italy with a passion for shaping the future of the European Union? The 5th German Italian Young Leaders Dialogue – Spinelli Forum 2025 is now accepting applications. This prestigious programme offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with other forward-thinking young professionals across key sectors and influence the European policy landscape. Jointly organised by the German Federal Foreign Office, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Institute for European Politics (IEP), and the Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI), this year’s forum promises insightful dialogue,…