Deadline: April 6, 2026 The Foodtech Innovations Awards 2026 recognises and celebrates the most groundbreaking solutions, technologies, and projects revolutionising the global food and beverage industry. This prestigious annual event highlights innovation across the food value chain—from sustainability and automation to packaging and digital transformation—acknowledging those reshaping the future of food. About the Foodtech Innovations Awards 2026 The Foodtech Innovations Awards 2026 honours outstanding projects, companies, and professionals who are driving innovation and sustainability in the food technology sector. Open to participants from around the world, the awards aim to showcase excellence, creativity, and leadership in addressing the challenges and…
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Deadline: April 28, 2026 The COAL Prize 2026 invites artists from around the world to submit creative projects engaging with this year’s theme — Night. The prize aims to recognise and support artistic practices that address the most pressing ecological issues of our time through innovative and impactful art. About the COAL Prize 2026 Established to bridge art and environmental awareness, the COAL Prize 2026 focuses on the theme of night — exploring it as a shared natural and cultural space. Artists are encouraged to reflect on night as a common good, a symbol of ecological rhythm, and a domain…
Deadline: March 1, 2026 The Ed Bradley Journalism Fellowship – Summer 2026 is an exceptional opportunity for aspiring journalists to gain world-class training and exposure at one of the most prestigious journalism institutions in the United States. Organised by the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute in partnership with the Dow Jones News Fund, this fully funded, week-long programme takes place at New York University from 8th to 14th June 2026. About the Ed Bradley Journalism Fellowship – Summer 2026 The Ed Bradley Journalism Fellowship – Summer 2026 aims to address the persistent underrepresentation of African-American males in newsrooms while welcoming…
Deadline: March 1, 2026 The GovAI DC Summer Fellowship 2026 offers a unique opportunity for professionals and researchers to advance their careers in AI governance and policy. Hosted in Washington, DC, this prestigious three-month, in-person fellowship brings together talented individuals to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, government, and public policy. About the GovAI DC Summer Fellowship 2026 The GovAI DC Summer Fellowship 2026 is organised by GovAI (Governance of AI), a non-profit research organisation dedicated to building safe and effective governance frameworks for artificial intelligence. This programme is designed to accelerate the careers of individuals interested in shaping the…
Billions of dollars in international development grants, alongside vast sums of federal and state constituency allocations, flow into Nigeria every decade. Yet, a brief journey through the rural and peri-urban landscapes of our country reveals a contradictory, stark reality: staggering deprivation, dilapidated infrastructure, and communities seemingly frozen in time. The Nigerian landscape is literally littered with the concrete carcasses of failed public infrastructure projects and abandoned development initiatives. This severe disconnect between the monumental funds disbursed and the actual impact achieved on the ground is not merely a product of accidental mismanagement or bureaucratic inefficiency. It is the result of…
Deadline: April 12, 2026 The AIG Public Leaders Programme 2026 offers a unique opportunity for emerging public sector leaders across Africa to enhance their leadership, policy and governance capabilities. The programme is designed to strengthen the skills of senior public servants, equipping them to drive transformational change within their institutions and countries. Delivered by the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, in partnership with the AIG Imoukhuede Foundation, this world-class programme provides participants with practical tools and knowledge to better navigate complex public challenges and deliver sustainable impact. About the AIG Public Leaders Programme The AIG Public Leaders Programme…
Deadline: March 13, 2026 The WACSI Research Fellowship 2026 is now open for applications! This exciting six-month programme by the West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) offers emerging researchers across West Africa the opportunity to strengthen their research, analytical, and documentation skills while contributing to impactful knowledge generation in the civil society sector. About the WACSI Research Fellowship 2026 The WACSI Research Fellowship 2026 is a knowledge-building initiative designed to support young West African scholars and practitioners passionate about civil society development and sustainability.Running from May to October 2026, the fellowship will provide a robust platform for participants to gain…
Deadline: March 15, 2026 The LinkedIn Future of Work Fund 2026 is a global philanthropic grant initiative designed to help nonprofit organisations prepare young adults for an AI-driven future of work. Through this transformative programme, LinkedIn aims to empower mission-driven organisations that are equipping individuals with the skills, tools, and opportunities they need to thrive in the evolving job market. About the LinkedIn Future of Work Fund 2026 The LinkedIn Future of Work Fund 2026 is part of LinkedIn’s broader commitment to promoting economic inclusion and workforce readiness in a rapidly changing world. As technology and artificial intelligence reshape industries,…
DEadline: February 27, 2026 The Code for Africa Mythbusters Fellowships in the SADC Region 2026 is now open for applications. This exciting opportunity invites passionate nano- and micro-influencers across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region to join a dynamic three-month, part-time fellowship aimed at strengthening information integrity and resilience within local communities. About the Code for Africa Mythbusters Fellowships in the SADC Region 2026 The fellowship is an initiative of Code for Africa (CfA), in partnership with the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, designed to tackle misinformation and harmful narratives that undermine democratic processes, social cohesion and public trust.…
Deadline: April 15, 2026 The Bayer Foundation Scientific Fellowships for Master, PhD, and Medical Students 2026 is now open for applications! This prestigious programme supports exceptional students in scientific fields who wish to gain international experience through research projects, academic placements, or internships abroad. About the Bayer Foundation Scientific Fellowships 2026 The Bayer Foundation Scientific Fellowships 2026 aims to empower the next generation of scientists and innovators by providing financial support for international learning opportunities. The fellowship offers students from various disciplines the chance to expand their knowledge, collaborate across borders, and contribute to solving pressing global challenges. Each year,…