Deadline: 27-Mar-2026 The European Training Foundation (ETF) Green Skills Award 2026 recognizes completed initiatives that deliver measurable impact in developing green skills and supporting a fair, sustainable transition. Open to schools, employers, NGOs, VET providers, employment … [Read more...] about European Training Foundation Launches Green Skills Award 2026
Awards, Prizes and Challenges
View the latest awards, prizes and challenges for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals around the world.
Applications open for New Caledonia Australia Awards
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade invites applications for the New Caledonia Australia Awards, supporting postgraduate study in Australia. The program equips emerging leaders with skills, networks, and international experience to contribute to sustainable development … [Read more...] about Applications open for New Caledonia Australia Awards
Submissions open for Kiribati Australia Awards
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 The Kiribati Australia Awards provide scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate study to equip emerging leaders with skills, networks, and experience for sustainable development. The program prioritizes academic excellence, leadership, gender equality, inclusion of … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Kiribati Australia Awards
Call for Entries: Philip Leverhulme Prize (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 14-May-2026 The Philip Leverhulme Prize 2026 supports outstanding early-career researchers at UK universities whose work has achieved international impact and demonstrates exceptional future promise.Up to 30 prizes of £100,000 each will be awarded across six subject areas, with flexible … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Philip Leverhulme Prize (United Kingdom)
Entries Open: UFI Awards for Global Exhibition Excellence
Deadline: 01-May-2026 The UFI Awards 2026 invite organisations across the global exhibition industry to showcase innovation, resilience, and best practices across six strategic categories. Open to both UFI members and non-members, the awards recognise impactful initiatives in digital innovation, … [Read more...] about Entries Open: UFI Awards for Global Exhibition Excellence
Applications open for Bangladesh Australia Awards
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 The Bangladesh Australia Awards are fully funded postgraduate scholarships for Bangladeshi professionals to study in Australia and build leadership capacity for national development. The program supports master’s degrees in priority sectors such as health, blue economy, … [Read more...] about Applications open for Bangladesh Australia Awards
Submissions open for Daiwa Foundation Awards (UK and Japan)
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026 The Daiwa Foundation Awards provide funding of £9,000–£18,000 to support new collaborative projects between British and Japanese partners across academic, cultural, educational, and professional fields. The awards prioritise innovative UK–Japan partnerships … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Daiwa Foundation Awards (UK and Japan)
Presidential Filipinnovation Awards: Recognizing and Scaling Filipino Innovations (Philippines)
Deadline: 15-Mar-2026 The Presidential Filipinnovation Awards is a national innovation competition that recognizes Filipino innovators and Filipino-owned enterprises with high-potential, market-ready innovations.The program supports commercialization by connecting innovators with … [Read more...] about Presidential Filipinnovation Awards: Recognizing and Scaling Filipino Innovations (Philippines)
Entries Open: Moonshots for Development Open Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 30-Mar-2026 The Moonshots for Development Open Innovation Challenge supports innovators developing solutions that strengthen resilient food systems for smallholder farmers, rural communities, and indigenous populations. The program offers up to $360,000 USD in funding, structured … [Read more...] about Entries Open: Moonshots for Development Open Innovation Challenge
Call for Nominations: Singapore Australia Awards
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 The Singapore Australia Awards support Singapore citizens to pursue fully funded postgraduate study in Australia, building future leaders in the Indo-Pacific. The scholarships focus on priority fields such as climate, security, AI, public policy, and public … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Singapore Australia Awards
Call for Submissions: Philippines Australia Awards
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 The Philippines Australia Awards 2027 provide Filipino citizens with fully funded scholarships to pursue master’s degrees in Australia, focusing on priority sectors like agriculture, climate change, cybersecurity, governance, health, maritime security, and trade. The program … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: Philippines Australia Awards
Nominations open for Vietnam Australia Awards
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 The Vietnam Australia Awards 2027 provide scholarships for Vietnamese citizens to pursue master’s degree programs in Australia, focusing on priority areas such as agriculture, digital transformation, health, governance, and gender equality. The program aims to develop emerging … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Vietnam Australia Awards
Entries open for Timor-Leste Australia Awards
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 The Timor-Leste Australia Awards 2027 provide scholarships for citizens of Tuvalu to pursue tertiary education in Australia or Pacific institutions. The program strengthens education, leadership, and development skills, with priority in health, education, engineering, … [Read more...] about Entries open for Timor-Leste Australia Awards
Submissions open for Thailand Australia Awards
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 The Thailand Australia Awards 2027 provide scholarships for Thai citizens to pursue Master’s degrees in Australia, focusing on priority areas such as water security, climate resilience, economic resilience, transnational crime prevention, and gender equality. The program aims … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Thailand Australia Awards
Call for Applications: Palau Australia Awards
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 The Palau Australia Awards 2027, funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), provide fully funded scholarships for Palauan citizens to study in priority fields at Australian universities. The program supports undergraduate, graduate … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Palau Australia Awards
Open Call: Republic of Marshall Islands Australia Awards
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 The Marshall Islands Australia Awards 2027 support emerging leaders from the Republic of the Marshall Islands to pursue higher education that strengthens national development and long-term cooperation with Australia. Funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and … [Read more...] about Open Call: Republic of Marshall Islands Australia Awards
Call for Nominations: Solomon Islands Australia Awards
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 The Solomon Islands Australia Awards 2027 offer fully funded undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral scholarships for Solomon Islands citizens to study in Australia. Funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), the program builds leadership and … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Solomon Islands Australia Awards
Open Call for Tonga Australia Awards
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 The Tonga Australia Awards 2027 provide fully funded scholarships for Tongan citizens to pursue tertiary education in Australia or the Pacific region. Funded by Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), the program develops future leaders by … [Read more...] about Open Call for Tonga Australia Awards
Nominations open for Fiji Australia Awards
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 The Fiji Australia Awards 2027 support Fijian citizens to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate study in Australia or the Pacific, strengthening skills, leadership, and development impact in priority sectors. Funded by the Australian Government, the program … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Fiji Australia Awards
Entries open for Mongolia Australia Awards
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 The Mongolia Australia Awards 2027 provide fully funded Master’s degree scholarships for Mongolian citizens to study at Australian universities. The program supports priority development sectors, builds leadership capacity, and strengthens long-term professional ties between … [Read more...] about Entries open for Mongolia Australia Awards
Entries open for Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement
Deadline: 15-May-2026 The Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement is a prestigious global award recognizing individuals and organizations that deliver impactful, science-based solutions for environmental protection, sustainability, and planetary health. The prize honors … [Read more...] about Entries open for Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement
Convening Support Grant for Healthcare Community Engagement (US)
Deadline: 30-Mar-2026 The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is accepting grant applications to fund convenings, meetings, and conferences that advance patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER). This funding supports projects that either shape future … [Read more...] about Convening Support Grant for Healthcare Community Engagement (US)
Nominations open for Wilkes Climate Innovation Prize
Deadline: 28-Feb-2026 The Wilkes Climate Innovation Prize provides $250,000 USD in non-dilutive funding to accelerate high-impact solutions addressing critical challenges in climate, energy, and economic systems. The prize targets early-stage, high-uncertainty innovations that lack conventional … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Wilkes Climate Innovation Prize
African CSO Awards: Celebrating Community-Led Impact
Deadline: 28-Feb-2026 The African CSO Awards celebrate and amplify the impact of African-led civil society organisations and individuals advancing community-led development across the continent. The awards recognise grassroots innovation, ecosystem support, and long-term leadership that strengthen … [Read more...] about African CSO Awards: Celebrating Community-Led Impact
Nominations open for POLAR Northern Resident Award (Canada)
Deadline: 27-Feb-2026 The POLAR Northern Resident Award offers a $5,000 scholarship to undergraduate students from Northern and Arctic regions of Canada who are engaged in Northern or Arctic research. The award supports students demonstrating a strong commitment to polar studies and research that … [Read more...] about Nominations open for POLAR Northern Resident Award (Canada)
Young Ensembles Scheme 2026: Supporting Youth-Led Artistic Practice (Ireland)
Deadline: 26-Feb-2026 The Young Ensembles Scheme supports youth-led artistic groups aged 10–24 to create ambitious, original work across all artforms. Funded by the Arts Council, the scheme provides grants of up to €25,000 to strengthen youth leadership, artistic skills, professional mentorship, … [Read more...] about Young Ensembles Scheme 2026: Supporting Youth-Led Artistic Practice (Ireland)
Entries open for Fran and Frederick Hamerstrom Achievement Award
Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 Applications are open for the Fran and Frederick Hamerstrom Achievement Award, a prestigious non-monetary honor recognizing individuals who have made outstanding contributions to raptor ecology and natural history. Presented by the Raptor Research Foundation … [Read more...] about Entries open for Fran and Frederick Hamerstrom Achievement Award
Open Call for Maria Moors Cabot Prizes
Deadline: 12-Mar-2026 The Maria Moors Cabot Prizes honor journalists and news organizations whose sustained, courageous reporting has strengthened Inter-American understanding and defended press freedom across the Western Hemisphere. Winners receive a Cabot Medal and a $5,000 honorarium, with … [Read more...] about Open Call for Maria Moors Cabot Prizes
Entries Open: Tech for Good Impact Awards Program 2026
Deadline: 15-Jul-2026 The Tech for Good Impact Awards support eligible nonprofit organizations worldwide with cash grants and in-kind access to Zendesk’s AI-powered Resolution Platform. The program helps nonprofits scale impact, improve service delivery, and better support communities … [Read more...] about Entries Open: Tech for Good Impact Awards Program 2026
Entries open for 5th Nikkei Asia Award
Deadline: 14-Jun-2026 The 5th Nikkei Asia Award recognizes outstanding innovation originating in Asia that drives social and economic transformation across the region. Sponsored by Nikkei Inc., the award honors individuals or groups whose work contributes to a free, prosperous, and future-oriented … [Read more...] about Entries open for 5th Nikkei Asia Award
Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize 2026
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026 The Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize honors visionary leaders who demonstrate courage, innovation, and ethical commitment to solve complex global challenges. In 2026, three leaders will receive $50,000 each and join a global network to amplify their impact through … [Read more...] about Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize 2026
Call for Entries: Einstein Foundation Award
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 The Einstein Award for Promoting Quality in Research recognizes global researchers and institutions advancing transparency, integrity, and reproducibility in science. Offered in three categories—Individual, Institutional, and Early Career—the award provides up to … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Einstein Foundation Award
Nominations open for the Aerospace Media Awards
Deadline: 03-Apr-2026 The Aerospace Media Awards recognize outstanding contributions in aerospace journalism, including reporting, multimedia content, imagery, and storytelling across print, digital, and video formats. Nominations are open for work published between March 2025 and March 2026, with … [Read more...] about Nominations open for the Aerospace Media Awards
Submissions open for the Net Zero Challenge in United Kingdom
Deadline: 02-Apr-2026 The Net Zero Challenge supports Scottish students, staff, and recent graduates developing innovative, sustainable solutions to environmental and climate challenges. Participants receive business training, access to networks, and a prize fund exceeding £60,000, with … [Read more...] about Submissions open for the Net Zero Challenge in United Kingdom
Entries open for Performing and Production Arts Challenge (UK)
Deadline: 02-Apr-2026 The Converge Performing and Production Arts Challenge supports performers, producers, and technicians in Scotland’s performing arts sector to transform creative talent into sustainable business ventures. Participants gain mentorship, bespoke business training, early-stage … [Read more...] about Entries open for Performing and Production Arts Challenge (UK)
Applications open for Hydrogen Challenge in United Kingdom
Deadline: 02-Apr-2026 The Hydrogen Challenge invites academics, early-career researchers, and recent graduates from Scottish universities to apply for 10 dedicated places on the KickStart Challenge, focusing on hydrogen materials innovation across the supply chain. Participants gain mentorship, … [Read more...] about Applications open for Hydrogen Challenge in United Kingdom
Climate Impacts Awards: Advancing Climate Policy Through Health Evidence
Deadline: 08-Apr-2026 The Climate Impacts Awards scheme funds large, transdisciplinary research projects that make the physical and mental health impacts of climate change visible and directly influence climate policy. With grants of up to £2.5 million for projects lasting up to three years, the … [Read more...] about Climate Impacts Awards: Advancing Climate Policy Through Health Evidence
Entries open for Borlaug Field Award
Deadline: 01-Jun-2026 The Borlaug Field Award recognizes an outstanding individual under 40 for exceptional, science-based achievements in international agriculture and food production that advance the fight against global hunger and poverty. The award honors persistence, innovation, … [Read more...] about Entries open for Borlaug Field Award
Apply now: Converge Challenge for IP-Driven Business Innovations in United Kingdom
Deadline: 02-Apr-2026 The Converge Challenge invites applications from innovators in Scotland with high-potential business ideas grounded in strong intellectual property (IP). Selected participants receive bespoke business training, expert mentoring, access to a professional network, and a prize … [Read more...] about Apply now: Converge Challenge for IP-Driven Business Innovations in United Kingdom
iF Social Impact Prize: Empowering Projects for a Better Society
Deadline: 20-May-2026 The iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE recognizes already implemented projects that deliver measurable social and environmental impact aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).The initiative offers free applications, global recognition, and a … [Read more...] about iF Social Impact Prize: Empowering Projects for a Better Society
Engagement Award: Capacity Building – Spring Cycle in the United States
Deadline: 30-Mar-2026 The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Engagement Award Program supports projects that meaningfully involve patients, caregivers, and the healthcare community in research. Awards of up to $300,000 over two years fund initiatives that enhance patient-centered … [Read more...] about Engagement Award: Capacity Building – Spring Cycle in the United States
Entries open for the Robert G. Wilmers Integrity Prize (US)
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026 The Robert G. Wilmers Integrity Prize recognizes individuals in the United States demonstrating courage, ethical leadership, and transformative impact across arts, education, law, medicine, social justice, and related fields. One winner receives $50,000, while two finalists … [Read more...] about Entries open for the Robert G. Wilmers Integrity Prize (US)
Entries open for the Nils Klim Prize
Deadline: 15-Jun-2026 The Nils Klim Prize annually honors early-career scholars under 40 from the Nordic countries for outstanding research in humanities, social sciences, law, or theology, with a monetary award of NOK 500,000 (~EUR 45,000). Nominations must come from academic peers and are … [Read more...] about Entries open for the Nils Klim Prize
Call for Applications: Innovation Challenge – Empowering Women Farmers in Armenia’s Horticulture Value Chain
Deadline: 04-Feb-2026 UNDP Armenia has launched an Innovation Challenge under Platform #5 to support smart, scalable solutions that enhance economic opportunities for vulnerable women engaged in horticulture. The initiative focuses on income generation, skills development, access to … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Innovation Challenge – Empowering Women Farmers in Armenia’s Horticulture Value Chain
Zayed Sustainability Prize Supporting Global Sustainable Solutions
Deadline: 15-Jun-2026 The Zayed Sustainability Prize is a global award recognizing organizations and schools with proven solutions in Health, Food, Energy, Water, Climate Action, and Global High Schools that advance sustainability and human development. Managed by Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable … [Read more...] about Zayed Sustainability Prize Supporting Global Sustainable Solutions
Nominations open for the Holberg Prize
Deadline: 15-Jun-2026 Applications are now open for the Holberg Prize, a prestigious international award recognizing outstanding scholarly contributions in the humanities, social sciences, law, and theology. The Prize honors researchers whose work has had a decisive and lasting impact … [Read more...] about Nominations open for the Holberg Prize
Entries open for Africa Business Concept Challenge
Deadline: 22-Mar-2026 The Africa Business Concept Challenge (ABCC) is an annual virtual competition for African undergraduate and graduate students, encouraging teams to turn local community challenges into practical, sustainable business solutions. Participants gain mentorship, investor feedback, … [Read more...] about Entries open for Africa Business Concept Challenge
Michael Austin Harlick Sports Awards Program in United Kingdom
Deadline: 26-Oct-2026 The Michael Austin Harlick Fund provides grants to support young athletes in Hampshire by funding awards, trophies, and initiatives that promote sports participation. Grants range from £200 to £1,000 and are available to not-for-profit community organizations, schools, and … [Read more...] about Michael Austin Harlick Sports Awards Program in United Kingdom
Fulbright Teaching and Excellence Achievement Awards (Sri Lanka)
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026 The Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) Awards invite outstanding Sri Lankan secondary school teachers to participate in a six-week professional development program in the U.S. The program includes academic seminars, classroom practicum, cultural exchange, and … [Read more...] about Fulbright Teaching and Excellence Achievement Awards (Sri Lanka)
Entries open for Oxford-Harrington Rare Disease Scholar Award
Deadline: 09-Mar-2026 The Oxford–Harrington Rare Disease Scholar Award supports early-stage academic discoveries with strong potential to become patient-ready therapies for rare diseases. The programme provides £100,000 or USD 100,000 in funding, hands-on therapeutics development support, and … [Read more...] about Entries open for Oxford-Harrington Rare Disease Scholar Award
