[June 2025]
From cutting-edge research to grassroots advocacy, these fellowships are empowering individuals to lead change across sectors and borders. Whether you’re a scientist, social entrepreneur, educator, or innovator, explore open fellowship opportunities now accepting applications in 2025—from regional talent development to global leadership programs. Discover funding, mentorship, and networks that can help you make a lasting impact.
Apply Now: Sydney Brenner Research Fellowship
Deadline: 1 August 2025
The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is pleased to announce its Sydney Brenner Research Fellowship to support research and publication (or other exhibition/dissemination) of ambitious, original projects in the history of the life sciences…[more]
Applications open for CYD Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships
Deadline: 20 August 2025
The CYD Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships provides salary, research and conference funds for up to two years, enabling fellows to complete a research project at the CYD Campus under the supervision of a professor at a higher education institution in Switzerland…[more]
Open Call for CYD Doctoral Fellowships
Deadline: 20 August 2025
The CYD Doctoral Fellowships provides salary and research and conference funds for four years (with a possible one-year extension), enabling fellows to complete a PhD thesis at the CYD Campus under the supervision of a professor at a higher education institution in Switzerland…[more]
Global Good Fund Fellowship for Social Entrepreneurs
Deadline: 30 June 2025
Applications are now open for the Global Good Fund Fellowship to support social entrepreneurs who are creating social impact within their communities and are ready to scale their leadership to further develop their enterprises…[more]
Call for Submissions: Research Fellowship Program
Deadline: 30 June 2025
The Matsumae International Foundation provides overseas researchers excellent academic ability, regardless of race, sex, religion, or ideology, with opportunities to carry out research activities in Japan, thereby contributing to academic development in Japan as well as international friendship and goodwill…[more]
Open Call for InteRussia Fellowship in Medicine
Deadline: 25 August 2025
The InteRussia is requesting applications for its Fellowship in Medicine for non-Russian doctors…[more]
Entries open for InteRussia Fellowship in Biotechnologies
Deadline: 10 August 2025
The InteRussia has announced a call for applications to join the InteRussia fellowship for non-Russian specialists in the field of biotechnology and agro-industrial complex…[more]
South-East Asia Fellowship Program for Postdoctoral Candidates
Deadline: 1 August 2025
The SG Academies South-East Asia Fellowship Programme aims to facilitate meaningful collaborations between Singapore’s distinguished research institutions and promising postdoctoral researchers from South-East Asia…[more]
Request for Applications: ITTO Fellowship Programme
Deadline: 28 July 2025
The International Tropical Timber Organization offers fellowships through the Freezailah Fellowship Fund to promote human resource development and to strengthen professional expertise in member countries in tropical forestry and related disciplines…[more]
Open Call: African Women in Data Science Fellowship
Deadline: 31 July 2025
The African Women in Agricultural Research and Development is pleased to announce the launch of the inaugural African Women in Data Science Fellowship…[more]
Submissions open for Foundry Fellowship (Africa)
Deadline: 6 July 2025
Entries are now open for the Foundry Fellowship, an eight-month, transformative experience for accomplished entrepreneurs committed to leading the acceleration and interconnection of Africa’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems…[more]
InteRussia Fellowship in Energy Sector for specialists from ASEAN Countries
Deadline: 31 August 2025
The InteRussia team has launched a call for applications for the InteRussia fellowship in energy sector for specialists from ASEAN countries…[more]
Submit Applications for UICC Technical Fellowship Program
Deadline: 4 August 2025
The Union for International Cancer Control is inviting applications for its Technical Fellowship Program for cancer professionals to gain hands-on global training, with a focus on impactful cancer control interventions…[more]
Apply for State of the Map Africa Fellowship Program 2025
Deadline: 31 July 2025
If you are an OpenStreetMap enthusiast or involved in open mapping activities in Africa, now is your chance to apply for the State of the Map Africa Fellowship Program 2025…[more]
Call for Research Fellows: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Climate Resilience Solutions in Africa
Deadline: 30 June 2025
The Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Climate Resilience Solutions in Africa project, spearheaded by the Africa Research and Impact Network (ARIN) in collaboration with the University of Nairobi and other ARUA centers and funded by the International Development Research Centre(IDRC), seeks to explore AI’s role in fostering climate-resilient systems in Africa…[more]
RFAs: Fulbright Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
Deadline: 15 July 2025
Applicants are now invited to submit applications for the Fulbright Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for mid-level professionals to the United States for an academic year of combined non-degree study at a U.S. university and professional development with U.S. counterparts…[more]
Entries open for Commonwealth Startup Fellowship
Deadline: 30 June 2025
Applications are now open for Commonwealth Startup Fellowship (CSF), a six-month programme designed to ignite and elevate high potential startups from low and middle-income countries across the Commonwealth…[more]
Apply for Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program (Madagascar and Comoros)
Deadline: 13 July 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Madagascar and Comoros is pleased to announce the annual competition for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship program…[more]
Applications open for Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program (Vietnam)
Deadline: 10 August 2025
The U.S. Mission in Vietnam is pleased to announce the 2026-2027 competition for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program…[more]
Apply Now: Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program (Tajikistan)
Deadline: 11 July 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Tajikistan has announced an open competition for the 2026-2027 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program…[more]
Apply for Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program in Kosovo
Deadline: 27 July 2025
The US Embassy in Kosovo is pleased to announce the annual Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for the 2026-2027 academic year…[more]
CYD Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Fellowships: A Talent Program for Cyber Defense Research (Switzerland)
Deadline: 20 August 2025
The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology of Lausanne and the Cyber-Defence (CYD) Campus have jointly launched the “CYD Fellowships – A Talent Program for Cyber-Defence Research” designed to expand research and education in the area of cyber-defence…[more]
Kaduna Data Science Fellowship Program in Nigeria
Deadline: 10 July 2025
The Kaduna State Government is pleased to invite applications for its Data Science Fellowship Program to offer a unique opportunity for aspiring data scientists to hone their skills, gain practical experience and make meaningful contributions to real-world projects…[more]
Entries open for Maria Nowak Research Fellowship – Belgium
Deadline: 7 July 2025
#SheDIDIT and the European Microfinance Network are seeking to recruit a researcher or a pool of researchers to carry out a research assignment under Maria Nowak Research Fellowship…[more]
Call for Applications: H. Humphrey Fellowship Program (Rwanda)
Deadline: 21 July 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Kigali, Rwanda, is pleased to open applications for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program…[more]
Applications open for Mehjabeen Fellowship (Pakistan)
Deadline: 31 July 2025
The Zaman Foundation is seeking applications for its Mehjabeen Fellowship to support Pakistani women conducting primary field research as part of their Master’s or PhD thesis…[more]
Apply for Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program (Pakistan)
Deadline: 15 July 2025
The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan is seeking applications for its Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program to bring accomplished mid-career professionals with demonstrated leadership potential to the United States for a year of graduate-level non-degree academic coursework and professional development activities…[more]
Apply for Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program 2026-27 (Tunisia)
Deadline: 31 July 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Tunisia is pleased to announce recruitment for the 2026-2027 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program…[more]
Apply Now: Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program (Kyrgyzstan)
Deadline: 25 July 2025
The Humphrey Fellowship Program provides young and mid-career professionals from the Kyrgyz Republic with an opportunity to enhance their professional capacities through participation in specialized 10-month non degree programs developed specifically for small clusters of Humphrey Fellows at selected U.S. universities…[more]
Submissions open for Ramanujan Fellowship (India)
Deadline: 30 June 2025
The Anusandhan National Research Foundation is pleased to announce its Ramanujan Fellowship to support brilliant Indian/Indian Origin scientists and engineers from outside India to take up scientific research positions in India and for those scientists/engineers who want to return to India from abroad…[more]
Applications open for National Post Doctoral Fellowship (India)
Deadline: 30 June 2025
The Anusandhan National Research Foundation is requesting applications for its National Post Doctoral Fellowship to identify motivated young researchers and provide them support for doing research in frontier areas of science and engineering…[more]
Call for proposals: Postdoctoral Fellowships Dementia 2026 (Norway)
Deadline: 1 September 2025
The Norwegian Health Association is requesting applications for its Postdoctoral Fellowships Dementia 2026 to fund high-quality research and strengthen the connection between basic and clinical research by building networks between dementia researchers and research groups in Norway…[more]
RFPs: Financing of Running Costs and Networking Activities 2026 (Norway)
Deadline: 1 September 2025
The Norwegian Health Association is seeking applications for its Financing of Running Costs and Networking Activities 2026 to fund high-quality research and strengthen the connection between basic and clinical research by building networks between dementia researchers and research groups across disciplines in Norway…[more]
Submissions open for Dyslexia Advocate Fellowship Program
Deadline: 30-Jul-25
The Africa Dyslexia Organisation is delighted to seek applications for its Africa Dyslexia Advocate Fellowship Program to equip passionate individuals with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to become grassroots dyslexia advocates in their communities…[more]
Eucalypt Australia announces Dahl Fellowship Program
Deadline: 12 August 2025
The Eucalypt Australia is seeking applications for its Dahl Fellowship Program to provide an opportunity for talented and deserving Australians to undertake a project related to eucalypts that is not readily fundable elsewhere…[more]
The Chauncey Bailey Journalist of Color Investigative Reporting Fellowship (US)
Deadline: 1 September 2025
The Investigative Reporters & Editors is requesting applications for its Chauncey Bailey Journalist of Color Investigative Reporting Fellowship to support journalists of color interested in investigative journalism…[more]
Open Call for Art Fund Teacher Fellowships – United Kingdom
Deadline: 12 September 2025
The Art Fund Teacher Fellowships offers grants designed to build and strengthen engagement between state secondary schools and museums across the UK…[more]