Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The Zenith Bank Hackathon 5.0 invites innovators, developers, and startups across Africa to submit AI-driven fintech solutions for a chance to co-create groundbreaking digital innovations that advance financial inclusion, operational efficiency, and technology-driven growth … [Read more...] about Zenith Bank Hackathon 5.0 – Shaping the Future of Financial Innovation (Africa)
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Nominations open for Neurology International Travel Award
Deadline: 30-Nov-2025 Applications are now open for the Neurology International Travel Award to encourage junior scientists to present their latest research at academic conferences in the fields of neurology and neuroscience, which helps to grow their profiles. This prestigious award aims to … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Neurology International Travel Award
Call for Proposals: Predoctoral Grant Program
Deadline: 15-Nov-2025 The Predoctoral Grant Program provides support to promising predoctoral fellows in the conduct of research projects aimed at testing new and innovative ideas that will expand or advance drug development for Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease. The ERA Predoctoral Grants aim … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Predoctoral Grant Program
Apply for the German-Northern European Programme
Deadline: 15-Nov-2025 The International Journalists’ Programmes is inviting applications for its German-Northern European Programme to support early and mid-career journalists between Germany and more than 40 other countries and regions. The purpose of these exchanges is to allow participants … [Read more...] about Apply for the German-Northern European Programme
Call for Applications: The Tomorrow’s Leaders Program
Deadline: 25-Nov-2025 The Tomorrow’s Leaders Program offers undergraduate scholarships and leadership training to highly motivated candidates from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Through the high-quality education and training provided by partner institutions—the American … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: The Tomorrow’s Leaders Program
Nature Connect Small Grants for Conservation Initiatives (South Africa)
Deadline: 04-Nov-2025 Nature Connect has been appointed as a facility to issue small grants on behalf of the Table Mountain Fund (TMF) to facilitate and support the entry of new organisations and individuals into the conservation sector. The grant focuses on improving the locally indigenous … [Read more...] about Nature Connect Small Grants for Conservation Initiatives (South Africa)
Request for Proposals: Pilot Grant Program
Deadline: 15-Nov-2025 The CMT Research Foundation is requesting applications for its Pilot Grant Program to support early-career researchers in the conduct of research projects aimed at testing innovative ideas to expand and advance drug development for Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease. The … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Pilot Grant Program
Call for Applications: Digital for Youth-Led Enterprise Programme (Nigeria)
Deadline: 26-Oct-2025 The Digital for Youth-Led Enterprise programme is a national 5-day in-person design thinking sprint taking place in Abuja, Nigeria, from 10–14 November 2025, bringing together 30 young Nigerians aged 18–35 to apply digital innovation to solve real-world challenges in … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Digital for Youth-Led Enterprise Programme (Nigeria)
The J.F. Powers Prize for Short Fiction
Deadline: 30-Nov-2025 The J.F. Powers Prize for Short Fiction is seeking carefully crafted short stories with vivid characters who encounter grace in everyday settings. This prize provides a unique opportunity for writers to share their work with a wider audience while exploring themes of … [Read more...] about The J.F. Powers Prize for Short Fiction
Apply Now: Keychange Talent Leadership Programme 2026
Deadline: 12-Nov-2025 The Keychange is inviting applications for its Talent Leadership Programme (TLP), a six-month training for women and gender-diverse individuals ready to lead change in the music industry. The programme focuses on Knowledge and Tools, providing training in leadership, … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Keychange Talent Leadership Programme 2026
Entries open for the Benjamin Franklin House Literary Prize 2026 (UK)
Deadline: 19-Nov-2025 The Benjamin Franklin Literary Prize invites aspiring young writers to share their voices and creativity in a competitive and celebratory environment. The award ceremony at the historic Benjamin Franklin House offers a memorable occasion for young writers to connect with … [Read more...] about Entries open for the Benjamin Franklin House Literary Prize 2026 (UK)
Open Call: Synapse Life Science Competition 2026 (Canada)
Deadline: 09-Nov-2025 The Synapse Life Science Competition, organized by Innovation Factory, is a premier pitch competition in Ontario designed to help early-stage life science innovators, scientists, and researchers move their innovative products and services from the lab to the market by … [Read more...] about Open Call: Synapse Life Science Competition 2026 (Canada)
Call for Journalists: BIRN Grants for Investigative Stories
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The Balkan Investigative Reporting Network, BIRN, is calling on journalists who are interested in producing in-depth investigations to apply for grants that will cover the cost of producing investigations but also include mentoring support to develop impactful stories that … [Read more...] about Call for Journalists: BIRN Grants for Investigative Stories
Open Call: John S. Knight Journalism Fellowship Program
Deadline: 03-Dec-2025 The John S. Knight Journalism Fellowship Program offer journalists an opportunity to step back from demands of daily work and spend an academic year at Stanford University reimagining the future of journalism. The John S. Knight (JSK) Journalism Fellowships at Stanford … [Read more...] about Open Call: John S. Knight Journalism Fellowship Program
Applications open for CMT Research Foundation Grant Program
Deadline: 17-Dec-2025 Applicants are now invited to submit applications for the CMT Research Foundation Grant Program to fund the most promising research for CMT that leads to the development of therapeutics for all types of CMT. Typical awards will range from $100,000 to $200,000 per year, … [Read more...] about Applications open for CMT Research Foundation Grant Program
Call for Entries: European Press Prize
Deadline: 14-Dec-2025 Applications are now open for the European Press Prize to invite journalists from across Europe to showcase impactful works that exemplify the highest standards of the profession. The European Press Prize accepts entries in five categories: Distinguished Reporting, … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: European Press Prize
Open Call for Riddergade AIR Residency Program
Deadline: 24-Nov-2025 The Riddergade AIR Residency Program offers professional international visual artists a unique opportunity to connect with the Danish art scene through a creative and collaborative residency experience. The purpose of Riddergade AIR is to create connections between … [Read more...] about Open Call for Riddergade AIR Residency Program
Submissions open for Misk Global Forum Initiative
Deadline: 30-Oct-2025 The Misk Global Forum Initiative celebrates projects driven by leaders under 30, highlighting their achievements, amplifying their stories, and connecting them with global platforms to inspire the next wave of changemakers. The focus areas of the Misk 20 Under 30 … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Misk Global Forum Initiative
Entries open for Innovate Ghana Innovation Challenge 2025
Deadline: 15-Nov-2025 Innovate Ghana, Innovate Labs, and StArfrica are launching the Innovation Challenge 2025, inviting Ghanaian thinkers, makers, and entrepreneurs to imagine and prototype energy solutions addressing urgent energy challenges shared between Ghana and Germany, aiming to build … [Read more...] about Entries open for Innovate Ghana Innovation Challenge 2025
Request for Applications: Horticulture Undergraduate Scholarships (New Zealand)
Deadline: 01-Dec-2025 The Horticulture New Zealand is requesting applications for its Horticulture Undergraduate Scholarships to students who have a special interest in the fruit and/or vegetable industry and are studying towards an undergraduate degree. The Horticulture New Zealand … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Horticulture Undergraduate Scholarships (New Zealand)
CFPs: Wild Animal Initiative’s Seed Grant Program
Deadline: 14-Nov-2025 The Wild Animal Initiative’s Seed Grant Program provides small amounts of funding to help researchers develop new ideas or build wild animal welfare questions into existing projects. The priority topics connected to wild animal welfare include welfare indicator … [Read more...] about CFPs: Wild Animal Initiative’s Seed Grant Program
Apply Now: “Seeding The Future” Global Food System Challenge
Deadline: 15-Dec-2025 The Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge, organized by Welthungerhilfe, is designed to spark innovation that can reshape the future of food systems, particularly across the Global South. The Challenge focuses on creating food solutions that are both nutritious … [Read more...] about Apply Now: “Seeding The Future” Global Food System Challenge
RFPs: Wild Animal Initiative’s Challenge Grant Program
Deadline: 14-Nov-2025 The Wild Animal Initiative’s Challenge Grant Program provides support to researchers exploring critical research questions that will unlock new avenues of wild animal welfare research and are not prioritized by other funders. The Challenge Grants prioritize projects that … [Read more...] about RFPs: Wild Animal Initiative’s Challenge Grant Program
Rising Tide Foundation for Clinical Cancer Research Grant Program
Deadline: 23-Nov-2025 The Rising Tide Foundation for Clinical Cancer Research (RTFCCR) is offering funding opportunities for innovative, patient-centered clinical trials that have the potential to improve the lives of cancer patients. The foundation supports interventional clinical trials from … [Read more...] about Rising Tide Foundation for Clinical Cancer Research Grant Program
CFAs: Wild Animal Initiative’s Discovery Grants Program
Deadline: 14-Nov-2025 The Wild Animal Initiative’s Discovery Grants Program provides funding for projects that expand the evidence base of wild animal welfare, with a focus validating methods and applying them to new systems. Projects must connect wild animal welfare to at least one of the … [Read more...] about CFAs: Wild Animal Initiative’s Discovery Grants Program
Eva Crane Trust Grants to Advance Global Research in Bee Science and Beekeeping
Deadline: 01-Dec-2025 The Eva Crane Trust has announced to foster innovative projects and collaborations that explore and expand knowledge in apiology, beekeeping practices, and the historical significance of bees. The Eva Crane Trust offers financial support for research and projects that … [Read more...] about Eva Crane Trust Grants to Advance Global Research in Bee Science and Beekeeping
Applications open for Extreme Weather Advisor Challenge – Bangladesh
Deadline: 01-Dec-2025 The IEEE Humanitarian Technologies and the International Telecommunication Union launched the Generative AI for Good Challenge in collaboration with the World Meteorological Organization to empower rural communities in Bangladesh with an AI-powered Extreme Weather Advisor to … [Read more...] about Applications open for Extreme Weather Advisor Challenge – Bangladesh
Call for Applications: Flint Family Fund (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 17-Nov-2025 The Leeds Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for Flint Family Fund to support community groups that focus on pre-natal, post-natal and early years development for both short- and long-term health and wellbeing outcomes for parents and … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Flint Family Fund (United Kingdom)
CFAs: AI-Powered Chatbot for Non-Communicable Diseases Prevention in Gambia
Deadline: 01-Dec-2025 The GenAI for Good Challenge in 2025 invites innovators to develop an AI-powered, multilingual chatbot targeting Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) prevention and management, aimed at reducing the high burden of NCDs in The Gambia by delivering personalized health guidance … [Read more...] about CFAs: AI-Powered Chatbot for Non-Communicable Diseases Prevention in Gambia
DFM Pitch and Finance Forum for Animation and Live Action Projects (Africa)
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The Durban FilmMart Pitch and Finance Forum is open to both animation and live action projects in development, from filmmakers across Africa. DFMI will cover economy round-trip flights within Africa and accommodation for one project representative only. Any changes in … [Read more...] about DFM Pitch and Finance Forum for Animation and Live Action Projects (Africa)
Call for Proposals: AI-Powered Agricultural Extension Chatbot in Lesotho
Deadline: 01-Dec-2025 The GenAI for Good Challenge by IEEE Humanitarian Technologies and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is inviting innovators to develop an AI-powered chatbot solution that supports smallholder farmers and agricultural advisors in Lesotho by providing timely and … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: AI-Powered Agricultural Extension Chatbot in Lesotho
Call for Spring Fellowship on Ecuador Refugee Research 2026
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) is inviting one scholar from Ecuador to participate in a four-month quantitative research fellowship at UC Berkeley, to be completed during the Spring 2026 academic semester (January-May 2026). The fellowship emphasizes … [Read more...] about Call for Spring Fellowship on Ecuador Refugee Research 2026
Video Contest on Victim-Centric New Criminal Laws (India)
Deadline: 13-Nov-2025 The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in collaboration with MyGov invites the citizens, especially the youth to participate in the “Video Contest on Victim-Centric New Criminal Laws" in its pursuit to make people … [Read more...] about Video Contest on Victim-Centric New Criminal Laws (India)
Call for Submissions: Gulbenkian Merit Scholarships (Portugal)
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The Gulbenkian Merit Scholarships provides support to high-potential young people applying for the first year of higher education and who have limited financial resources. Grants will only be awarded to selected candidates with an annual per capita income, as verified by … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: Gulbenkian Merit Scholarships (Portugal)
Request for Proposals: iDEX Open Innovation Challenge (India)
Deadline: 30-Nov-2025 The iDEX Open Challenge is an initiative by iDEX - DIO launched to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in India's defence and aerospace sectors by inviting proposals that leverage advanced technology solutions from Indian startups, individual innovators, and MSMEs through … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: iDEX Open Innovation Challenge (India)
Registration for the Seventh International Cultural Grants Fair – Ukraine
Deadline: 03-Nov-2025 The EU Creative Europe Programme Office in Ukraine invites you to participate in the Seventh International Grants Fair in the Sphere of Culture. Participants can explore presentations, receive consultations from key grantmakers, network with peers, and join discussions … [Read more...] about Registration for the Seventh International Cultural Grants Fair – Ukraine
Submit Applications for International Residencies Grant (Canada)
Deadline: 22-Oct-2025 The International Residencies program offers vital support to Canadian artists, arts workers, artistic groups, and organizations seeking to expand their creative practice through residencies abroad. The Arts Across Canada and Abroad program, it aims to strengthen … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for International Residencies Grant (Canada)
Call for Proposals: Community Partnership Grant Program (Norway and US)
Deadline: 15-Dec-2025 The Sons of Norway Foundation is pleased to announce its Community Partnership Grant Program to celebrate Nordic culture and heritage through scholarships and grants to their members and communities. The Foundation’s core values are: Building Nordic culture and heritage … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Community Partnership Grant Program (Norway and US)
CFAs: Distinguished Women Scientists Fund (Netherlands)
Deadline: 15-Dec-2025 The Landelijk Netwerk Vrouwelijke Hoogleraren has announced its Distinguished Women Scientists Fund to offer female postdoctoral researchers in the Netherlands an opportunity to advance their academic pursuits through international travel and collaboration. The maximum … [Read more...] about CFAs: Distinguished Women Scientists Fund (Netherlands)
Entries open for the Recanati-Kaplan Prize 2026
Deadline: 20-Nov-2025 The Villa Albertine, in partnership with the Institut du monde arabe and the Recanati-Kaplan Foundation, is pleased to launch the call for applications for the Recanati-Kaplan Prize. The focus areas, objectives, priorities, or themes are: promoting artistic and … [Read more...] about Entries open for the Recanati-Kaplan Prize 2026
Open Call: Knowledge in Movement Dance Project (Palestine)
Deadline: 26-Oct-2025 Applications are now open for the Knowledge in Movement Dance Project to offer dancers at the start of their career the chance to live an immersive artistic experience alongside French, German and Palestinian choreographers/dancers. Selected dancers will have the chance … [Read more...] about Open Call: Knowledge in Movement Dance Project (Palestine)
Apply Now: Doctoral Programmes for Healthcare Professionals (UK and Ireland)
Deadline: 10-Feb-2026 The Wellcome is accepting applications to fund Doctoral Programmes for Healthcare Professionals registered in the UK and Republic of Ireland. The aim of this call is to support doctoral programmes that will train the next generation of healthcare professional academics in … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Doctoral Programmes for Healthcare Professionals (UK and Ireland)
Circulation and Touring Grant Program in Canada
Deadline: 29-Oct-2025 The Circulation and Touring component is part of the Arts Across Canada and Abroad program, designed to support the movement and presentation of Canadian artists, exhibitions, and artistic works. The program aims to facilitate artistic exchange and networking, helping … [Read more...] about Circulation and Touring Grant Program in Canada
Apply for Unity in Nature and Community Program
Deadline: 15-Oct-2025 The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund has launched its Unity in Nature and Community Program to support environmental action, protect life, and preserve resources for future generations. The Fund’s grant program is designed to support conservation projects that … [Read more...] about Apply for Unity in Nature and Community Program
CFPs: Environmental Investigative Journalism Programme (Europe)
Deadline: 22-Jan-2026 The Environmental Investigative Journalism Programme provides support to cross-border teams of professional journalists and/or news outlets investigating illegal, unreported, and unregulated environmental issues linked to European interests, both within and beyond … [Read more...] about CFPs: Environmental Investigative Journalism Programme (Europe)
SWEF Established Business Grant for Young Entrepreneurs (UK)
Deadline: 31-Dec-2025 Young people aged 18 to 30 living in Wiltshire or Swindon who are running a business that has been trading for less than two years and generating over £500 per month can apply for the SWEF Established Business Grant to support their business growth through funding of up to … [Read more...] about SWEF Established Business Grant for Young Entrepreneurs (UK)
Submissions open for International Co-productions Grant in Canada
Deadline: 05-Nov-2025 Canadian artistic groups and organizations now have the opportunity to access funding for international collaborations through the International Co-productions stream, part of the Arts Across Canada and Abroad program. This funding aims to support the development and … [Read more...] about Submissions open for International Co-productions Grant in Canada
SWEF Start-Up Grant for Young Entrepreneurs in Wiltshire and Swindon (UK)
Deadline: 31-Dec-2025 The SWEF Start-Up Grant offers young entrepreneurs aged 18–30 in Wiltshire and Swindon the opportunity to receive financial support of up to £500 to help launch their early-stage businesses by covering essential start-up costs such as equipment, materials, stock, website … [Read more...] about SWEF Start-Up Grant for Young Entrepreneurs in Wiltshire and Swindon (UK)
Virtual Media Workshop to Strengthen Reporting on Environmental Threats and Solutions
Deadline: 12-Nov-2025 The Earth Journalism Network is hosting a two-day virtual media workshop from 28-29 January 2026 for journalists in the Western Balkans interested in reporting on environmental threats and solutions. The Environmental Journalism Network’s (EJN) Boosting Environmental … [Read more...] about Virtual Media Workshop to Strengthen Reporting on Environmental Threats and Solutions
Request for Proposals: Project Funding Program (Germany)
Deadline: 30-Jan-2026 The DAAD is seeking applications for its Project Funding Program to initiate or intensify binational collaborative research activities between a German and a foreign university or research institution in order to strengthen scientific relations. The programme objectives … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Project Funding Program (Germany)
