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The APHRC is accepting applications for the 2026 cohort of its Internship Program. Specifically, this research-to-policy program helps young African scholars scale their impact through hands-on data and public health training. Consequently, selected interns work directly with senior researchers t…
Texas A&M University is accepting applications for the 2026 cohort of its AI Dissertation Competitions. Specifically, this academic challenge helps doctoral candidates scale their impact through specialized funding for artificial intelligence research. Consequently, selected researchers work dire…
The European Innovation Council is accepting applications for the 2026 cohort of the EIC Pathfinder. Specifically, this deep-tech grant program helps multidisciplinary research teams scale their impact through massive research funding. Consequently, selected scientists work directly with commerci…
UNESCO is accepting nominations for the 2026 cohort of the Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education. Specifically, this global award program helps educational NGOs and institutions scale their impact through massive grant recognition. Consequently, selected organizations work directly with UN bodie…
The Harpswell Foundation is accepting applications for the 2026 cohort of its ASEAN Women’s Leadership Summit. Specifically, this hybrid development program helps young female leaders scale their civic impact through professional networking and training. Consequently, selected delegates work dire…
The World Trade Organization is accepting applications for the 2026 cohort of its Young Trade Leaders Programme. Specifically, this global initiative helps young people scale their impact in sustainable development through international trade. Consequently, selected participants work directly wit…
The International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) has launched its 2026 Innovation Challenge. Specifically, this global contest seeks startups and innovators developing solutions in sustainable chemistry and waste management. Consequently, winners receive cash prizes and scaling…
KPMG is searching for the next tech titan through its Tech Innovator in Africa competition. Specifically, this contest identifies African tech startups with the ambition to scale globally. Consequently, the winner goes on to compete in the Global Tech Innovator final at Web Summit. Program Overvi…
Google is inviting applications for its PhD Fellowship Program. Specifically, this program recognizes outstanding graduate students doing exceptional work in computer science and related fields. Consequently, fellows receive unique support to pursue their research without financial distraction. P…
The McCain Institute is calling for character-driven leaders from around the world to join the 2026 Global Leaders Program. Specifically, this fellowship is designed for mid-career professionals who are working to defend democracy, human rights, and freedom. Consequently, selected leaders will en…
The Egis Foundation invites student teams to participate in the Team Up for Climate Challenge. Specifically, this competition seeks concrete solutions to help communities adapt to the impacts of climate change. Consequently, the winning teams receive funding and mentorship to bring their projects…
The Hansen Leadership Institute offers a transformative leadership program in the United States for young leaders worldwide. Specifically, this fellowship brings together international and U.S. students to build peace-building skills. Consequently, fellows spend three weeks in San Diego, Californ…
The Public Policy New Voices Europe (PPNVE) fellowship, hosted by the prestigious Salzburg Global Seminar, is a year-long program designed to amplify diverse voices in European public policy. It seeks to equip and empower mid-career professionals from communities that are often underrepresented i…
The Sustainability Open Innovation Challenge (SOIC), organized by Enterprise Singapore, is a high-profile global program that connects innovative startups with leading corporations to solve real-world sustainability problems. Unlike a typical grant, this is a partnership-driven initiative where e…
The “la Caixa” Foundation is actively recruiting top-tier international researchers to pursue their PhDs in Spain and Portugal. Specifically, the INPhINIT Incoming programme offers 30 fellowships for STEM disciplines at accredited centers of excellence. Consequently, fellows receive a highly comp…
This is a unique, collaborative graduate program offered jointly by the University of Edinburgh (UK) and the University of the Witwatersrand (South Africa), in partnership with the prestigious Mastercard Foundation. The program is designed to empower the next generation of African researchers. Un…
The International Climate Protection Fellowship is a prestigious program offered by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. It targets prospective leaders from non-European developing and transition countries who are working in the field of climate protection or climate-related resource conservati…
TechGirls is a prestigious, fully-funded summer exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. It is designed to empower and inspire young women (ages 15-17) from the United States and a select list of international countries to pursue higher education and careers in Science, Technol…
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) are co-hosting their annual summer course on science diplomacy. This intensive, in-person program in Trieste, Italy, is designed for “participant pairs”—an early-career scientist and a decision…
The Tech Reporting Fellowship 2026, a collaborative initiative by OpenDemocracy and Tech Policy Press, is a one-year program designed to equip rising journalism talent with the skills and support needed to cover artificial intelligence (AI) with depth, accountability, and global impact. The fello…
The Merck Group Innovation Cup is a prestigious one-week summer camp that brings together the brightest post-graduate students and postdocs from around the world. Held near Merck’s headquarters in Germany, the program offers participants a unique opportunity to learn from professionals, network w…
Three fully funded scholarships are offered by GSK to support the training and development of the next generation of global health leaders in Africa. The scholarships enable talented African nationals to undertake a one-year, full-time Master’s degree program at the prestigious London School of H…
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) offers a paid internship programme designed to provide a unique opportunity for talented individuals to gain first-hand experience in the operations of a global climate finance institution. Interns will contribute to the GCF’s mission of supporting developing countrie…
The Earth Journalism Network (EJN), as part of its Business and Climate Media Initiative (BCMI), is organizing a five-day virtual media workshop for journalists in Indonesia. The program aims to strengthen reporting on business engagement with climate change, specifically focusing on the crucial…
The American Express Leadership Academy, in partnership with the global non-profit Common Purpose, is a transformative leadership development program for senior leaders in the non-profit sector. For over a decade, the Academy has aimed to strengthen the sector by building the capacity of its lead…
The CLIFF-GRADS Programme is a joint initiative of the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases (GRA), the Global Methane Hub (GMH), and the CGIAR Climate Action Science Program. It aims to build capability in early-career scientists from developing countries to conduct applied r…
The V Dolors Alberola Poetry Prize 2026 is an international poetry award that welcomes entries from poets across the globe. It honors the art of poetry and encourages cultural and linguistic diversity in literature. The competition accepts works in any official language and on any theme or subjec…
The AI for Science Master’s is an intensive, fully funded graduate program at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) in Cape Town, South Africa. Each of the forty students selected for the program is supported by a full Google DeepMind scholarship. The program is designed for stud…
The McClinton Scholars Program is a semester-long mentorship and leadership development experience for undergraduate students in the Metropolitan Atlanta area. Designed for sophomores, juniors, and seniors, the program focuses on providing real-world impact through mentorship, personal developmen…
The OpenAI Residency is a six-month, full-time employment program designed to identify and develop exceptional individuals from diverse technical backgrounds and transition them into frontier AI research. Residents are embedded directly within OpenAI’s Research teams in San Francisco, working on…
The International Climate Initiative (IKI) is a major funding instrument of the German government that provides fully funded opportunities for ambitious climate and biodiversity projects in developing and emerging economies. IKI supports projects across four key funding areas: climate change miti…
The Climate Venture Scaler is a UNDP initiative, in partnership with the Impact Investment Exchange (IIX), designed to help growth-stage climate enterprises in Southeast Asia scale their impact. The program supports businesses in Cambodia, Laos, and Malaysia that are working on climate mitigation…
The Seattle Children’s Summer Scholars Program offers a paid, nine-week research internship for motivated undergraduate students interested in a career in biomedical science and research. Hosted by the Seattle Children’s Research Institute, the program provides hands-on experience in a laboratory…
The Elev X! Ignite Venture Studio Program is an intensive 6- to 9-month accelerator for ambitious entrepreneurs at the ideation or prototyping stage. If you have a groundbreaking idea and the drive to build a scalable company, this program provides the funding, mentorship, and resources to transf…
The HP Cambridge Partnership for Education EdTech Fellowship is an intensive, five-month professional development program for senior government officials and policymakers. It is designed to equip leaders with the skills to design and implement evidence-based, scalable EdTech solutions within thei…
The Obama Foundation Leaders Program is a transformative six-month, non-residential leadership development journey for emerging changemakers. The program aims to inspire, empower, and connect leaders from Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the United States, providing them with the tools and netwo…
The Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) International Youth Fellowship is a prestigious program for recent Canadian graduates and early-career professionals seeking to launch a global career. This eight-month fellowship provides hands-on experience in international development through a placement w…
The Afritondo Short Story Prize is a prestigious annual award that celebrates and showcases the work of Black and African writers from around the globe. The prize encourages innovative and imaginative storytelling by inviting submissions that creatively engage with a specific theme, which changes…
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) offer a unique opportunity for students from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries to pursue a fully funded two-year Master’s degree at a leading university in a different Commonwealth country. This prestigious award is designed to foste…
The Eastern Partnership (EaP) Civil Society Fellowship is a signature initiative designed to identify and support a new generation of civil society leaders from the EaP region. The program empowers these leaders to pursue innovative, forward-thinking projects that address the needs of their commu…
Join a community of scholars and practitioners dedicated to advancing the study and practice of irregular warfare. The Irregular Warfare Initiative (IWI) 2026 Nonresident Fellows Program is a highly selective fellowship for professionals, academics, and military leaders. As a fellow, you will con…
Shape Africa’s Future: Become a Leader in Development The African Development Bank (AfDB) Young Professionals Program (YPP) is a prestigious, fully-funded, three-year leadership program designed to cultivate the next generation of development and economic leaders in Africa. This program offers a…
Fueling Education and Sports for a Brighter Future The FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund is a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to empowering grassroots organizations that are expanding access to quality education and sports for children in underserved communities across the globe. With grants…
The International Association for Feminist Economics (IAFFE) is hosting its Feminist Economics School from July 6-8, 2026, at Universidad Icesi in Cali, Colombia. This program is designed for early-career scholars, practitioners, activists, and policymakers who may not have had prior access to fo…
The United Nations Young Professionals Programme (YPP) is a recruitment initiative for talented, highly qualified professionals to start a career as an international civil servant with the United Nations Secretariat. It is a prestigious entry point for young professionals, particularly from under…
beVisioneers is a global fellowship program initiated by Mercedes-Benz, designed to empower young innovators who are pioneering projects for environmental sustainability. This comprehensive program provides young leaders (aged 16-28) with an intensive 12-month training and development journey. It…
The UNDP Digital for Youth-Led Enterprise Programme 2025 is a dynamic, five-day, in-person training and design sprint for young Nigerian innovators. The event will be held in Abuja from November 10-14, 2025, and will bring together 30 of the nation’s brightest young minds, aged 18-35. The program…
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