Deadline: March 1, 2026 The Harry Frank Guggenheim African Fellow Awards 2026-2027 present an exceptional opportunity for emerging African scholars committed to advancing critical research on violence, its causes, manifestations, and control within the African context. This prestigious fellowship empowers doctoral candidates to conduct high-quality, impactful research that contributes to building peace and understanding across the continent. About the Harry Frank Guggenheim African Fellow Awards 2026-2027 The Harry Frank Guggenheim African Fellow Awards aim to support Ph.D. students based in Africa who are investigating key issues related to violence and conflict. The program provides financial assistance, mentorship, and professional development…
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Deadline: January 31, 2026 The Asia House Fellowship 2026-2027 is a prestigious, fully funded 12-month research fellowship designed for early-career professionals and researchers with a strong interest in Asia and the Middle East. The fellowship supports high-impact, policy-relevant research that informs senior decision-makers across government, business, and international institutions. This fellowship offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute original research on pressing global issues while gaining access to an influential international network. About the Asia House Fellowship 2026-2027 The Asia House Fellowship 2026-2027 is a research-focused programme that enables fellows to produce independent, in-depth analysis on major geopolitical, economic, and technological…
Deadline: February 16, 2026 The NBR Chinese Language Fellowship Program 2026–2027 is a highly competitive, fully funded fellowship designed to support advanced Chinese language training for U.S. graduate students. Administered by the National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) with funding from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, the programme aims to strengthen future expertise on China in academia, policy, and public service. The NBR Chinese Language Fellowship Program 2026–2027 enables selected fellows to spend one full academic year undertaking intensive Chinese language study in China or Taiwan, building the linguistic capacity necessary for advanced research, teaching, and policy engagement. Overview…
Deadline: Unspecified The Lutfia Rabbani Foundation Travel Grant 2026 is a funding opportunity designed to support students and professionals from the Arab World and the Netherlands who wish to gain intercultural, academic, or professional experience in each other’s regions. The grant promotes mutual understanding, collaboration, and dialogue between Europe and the Arab region through meaningful travel focused on education, science, and culture. Grant Value and Financial Support Successful applicants may receive: The funding is intended to support travel that contributes directly to the applicant’s academic, professional, or cultural development. Who Can Apply? Eligible Nationalities Applications are open to: Eligible Applicant…
Deadline: February 15, 2026 The Qualcomm Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program 2026 is an equity-free mentorship and incubation initiative designed to empower early-stage African startups developing cutting-edge technologies. Organized by Qualcomm, this program aims to nurture innovation in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Extended Reality (XR), 5G, edge computing, and other advanced technology domains across Africa. This program offers selected startups access to expert mentorship, technical guidance, and business development support — all at no cost. Through this initiative, Qualcomm continues its commitment to strengthening Africa’s innovation ecosystem and enabling homegrown solutions with global impact. Application Deadline…
Deadline: January 28, 2026 The iF Design Student Award 2026 is one of the most prestigious global design competitions for students and recent graduates. It recognizes and celebrates innovative design solutions that address pressing global challenges while contributing to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 1–15). If you are a design student or a recent graduate with a creative concept that can make a difference, this is your opportunity to gain international recognition and a share of the €50,000 prize fund. About the iF Design Student Award 2026 The iF Design Student Award 2026 provides a…
Deadline: February 10, 2026 The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation International Climate Protection Fellowship 2026 supports individuals working on climate protection, climate adaptation, and sustainability-related challenges. The programme is aimed at strengthening international cooperation, promoting leadership capacity, and fostering long-term professional ties between fellows and German institutions. Fellows develop and implement projects that contribute to practical climate solutions while gaining professional exposure within Germany’s research, policy, and innovation ecosystem. Fellowship Focus Areas Projects under this fellowship must relate clearly to climate protection or sustainable development. Key focus areas include: Projects may be research-oriented or practice-based, depending on the applicant category. Fellowship…
Deadline: January 31, 2026 The Design Equality 2025 International Design Competition is a global initiative inviting young creatives to develop innovative design solutions that advance gender equality and women’s empowerment. Organised by BE OPEN and partners, the competition aligns with the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 (Gender Equality). This international competition provides a unique platform for students, graduates, and young professionals to showcase design concepts that address gender-based challenges through creativity, technology, and innovation. About the Design Equality 2025 International Design Competition The Design Equality 2025…
Deadline: January 16, 2026 The Hindu Kush Himalaya Innovation Challenge for Entrepreneurs 2026 is now open, offering funding, mentorship, and growth support to locally led, market-ready innovations that strengthen climate resilience in mountain communities across the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region. This challenge supports entrepreneurs and for-profit organisations developing practical, scalable solutions that address climate risks, environmental degradation, and livelihood vulnerabilities in one of the world’s most climate-sensitive regions. About the Hindu Kush Himalaya Innovation Challenge for Entrepreneurs 2026 The Hindu Kush Himalaya Innovation Challenge for Entrepreneurs 2026 (HKH-ICE 2.0) is jointly delivered by the Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) and…
DEadline: December 31, 2025 The MIT Water, Food & Agriculture Innovation Prize 2026 is a global business plan competition designed to support early-stage, student-led startups developing innovative solutions in the water, food, and agriculture sectors. Organised by the MIT Water Club and the MIT Food & Agriculture Club, the prize aims to accelerate ideas that address some of the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges. The MIT Water, Food & Agriculture Innovation Prize 2026 provides funding, mentorship, and visibility to promising ventures that are transforming how water is managed, food is produced, and agricultural systems operate. About the MIT Water, Food…