Deadline: 12-Jan-2026 The Novo Nordisk Foundation is requesting applications for its Ascending Investigator Grants Programme to support the continued development and consolidation of excellent research leaders within industrial biotechnology and environmental biotechnology in the Nordic … [Read more...] about CFAs: Ascending Investigator Grants Programme for Research
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Call for Nominations: Awards on International Women’s Day 2026 (India)
Deadline: 10-Dec-2025 The Central University of Rajasthan invites nominations for the Women Excellence Awards 2026 to honour outstanding contributions of women in the fields of innovation, science, and social impact. The focus of this initiative is on recognizing and honouring women who have … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Awards on International Women’s Day 2026 (India)
Study Melbourne Inclusion Program (Australia)
Deadline: 16-Nov-2025 The Study Melbourne Inclusion Program (SMIP) provides funding for activities that support and promote the wellbeing of international students and enhance their experience of living in Victoria. The program focuses on ensuring all international students enjoy studying and … [Read more...] about Study Melbourne Inclusion Program (Australia)
The Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award
Deadline: December 17, 2025 Applications are now open for the Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award to recognize an individual aged 18-30 who has contributed meaningfully with technology to help end extreme poverty. The award includes a US $250,000 prize paid to the organization … [Read more...] about The Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award
CFAs: The NewNow Emerging Young Leaders Program
Deadline: 16-February-2026 The One Young World is requesting applications for its NewNow Emerging Young Leaders Program to empower and redefine change through systems-thinking and collective action. The NewNow brings together these visionary individuals to harness their collective strength and … [Read more...] about CFAs: The NewNow Emerging Young Leaders Program
Applications open for Change Our Game – Education Program (Australia)
Deadline: 24-November-2025 The Wellington Shire Council has launched its Change Our Game - Education Program to support women and girls to undertake free training in sport and active recreation. The program aims to increase opportunities for women and girls to participate, lead, and thrive in … [Read more...] about Applications open for Change Our Game – Education Program (Australia)
Request for Proposals: Connection Grants Program (Canada)
Deadline: 2-February-2026 The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council is inviting applications for its Connection Grants Program to support events and outreach activities geared toward short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization initiatives that enable the exchange of knowledge and … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Connection Grants Program (Canada)
Apply for Young Leaders Training Programme (Cameroon)
Deadline: 3-December-2025 The Friedrich Ebert Foundation (FES) has launched the 2026 edition of its Young Leaders Training Programme, an initiative dedicated to strengthening the political participation of young men and women involved in civil society, trade unions, and political parties in … [Read more...] about Apply for Young Leaders Training Programme (Cameroon)
Call for Entries: Youth Sustainability Challenge (Bangladesh)
Deadline: 30-November-2025 The Sustainable Research and Consultancy Ltd. Invites student and early career professionals to submit concise, action-orientated work addressing real sustainability challenges in Bangladesh. The SRCL Youth Sustainability Challenge focuses on a wide range of … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Youth Sustainability Challenge (Bangladesh)
Kinship Conservation Fellowship for Global Practitioners
Deadline: 11 January 2026 The Kinship Conservation Fellowship is a global leadership program designed to support conservation practitioners and equip them with the knowledge, skills, and analytical tools to drive impactful, market-based environmental solutions. The program’s curriculum is … [Read more...] about Kinship Conservation Fellowship for Global Practitioners
Call for Concept Notes: Small Grants for SRMNCAH in Malawi
Deadline: 01 December 2025 The Core Group has launched its Small Grants to improve sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescents health. The program is designed to strengthen the capacity of local organizations led by women, youth, and people with disabilities, enabling them … [Read more...] about Call for Concept Notes: Small Grants for SRMNCAH in Malawi
Request for Applications: Community Organizing Grants Program
Deadline: 31-January-2026 Each fund has a specific focus, allowing applicants to choose the one that best aligns with their mission and the communities they serve. Through these three funds, the COG initiative aims to empower small, community-based organizations to create meaningful change. By … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Community Organizing Grants Program
Call for Applications: Fraternity Fellowship Program (India)
Deadline: 15-November-2025 The fellowship aims to strengthen the leadership and institutional capacity of individuals and community groups who are advancing constitutional values at the grassroots level; support initiatives that foster dialogue, inclusion, and social harmony among marginalized … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Fraternity Fellowship Program (India)
Call for Proposals: Women and Girls Fund Movement Grant
Deadline: 25-November-2025 This opportunity is aimed at enhancing organisational resilience, strengthening movements and networks, and accelerating change across gender equality, leadership, economic justice and safe spaces for women and girls. Organisations successful in this competition will … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Women and Girls Fund Movement Grant
Open Call: FIP Foundation Early Career Leadership Development Scholarships
Deadline: 7-January-2026 Objectives of the scholarships: To assist young pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists or pharmacy educators from low, lower-middle or upper-middle-income countries to attend an FIP World Congress. To provide an opportunity for the recipient to further develop his/her … [Read more...] about Open Call: FIP Foundation Early Career Leadership Development Scholarships
Submit Applications for Advocate Grants Program
Deadline: 7-December-2025 Designed to build solidarity and collective power, these grants support Women’s Rights Organisations (WROs), Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), LGBTQIA+ organizations, and other civil society groups to influence laws, funding, and accountability for GBV … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Advocate Grants Program
RFAs: Alliance International Catalyst Quantum Grant Program (Canada)
Deadline: 08-Jan-2026 The Government of Canada has launched the National Quantum Strategy (NQS) to amplify Canada’s significant strengths in quantum research, grow its quantum-ready technologies, companies, talent and solidify Canada’s global leadership in this area. Proposals may address any … [Read more...] about RFAs: Alliance International Catalyst Quantum Grant Program (Canada)
Applications open for Young Leaders in Research Grant Program (Africa)
Deadline: 21-Nov-2025 The African Center for Economic Transformation is accepting applications for its Young Leaders in Research Grant Program to support early-career African researchers in economics and related fields to lead policy-relevant, context-driven research that advances Africa’s … [Read more...] about Applications open for Young Leaders in Research Grant Program (Africa)
G7 Countries Alliance International Catalyst Quantum Grant Program (Canada)
Deadline: 08-January-2026 The Government of Canada has launched the National Quantum Strategy (NQS) to amplify Canada’s significant strengths in quantum research; grow its quantum-ready technologies, companies and talent and solidify Canada’s global leadership in this area. The focus areas … [Read more...] about G7 Countries Alliance International Catalyst Quantum Grant Program (Canada)
Gender Equality Accelerator Programme to strengthen Local Governance and Women’s Empowerment in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Deadline: 14 November 2025 The United Nations has introduced the Gender Equality Accelerator Programme in Bosnia and Herzegovina to foster a holistic and systemic model of action aimed at creating profound social change through long-term, intersectoral collaboration. The focus of this … [Read more...] about Gender Equality Accelerator Programme to strengthen Local Governance and Women’s Empowerment in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Applications open for Individual Research Fellowship Program (Africa)
The Social Science Research Council is inviting applications for its Individual Research Fellowship Program to enhance the quality and visibility of independent African peacebuilding research both regionally and globally, while making peacebuilding knowledge accessible to key policymakers, … [Read more...] about Applications open for Individual Research Fellowship Program (Africa)
Call for Entries: Emerging Leader Award (US)
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026 The Bay Area Lyme Foundation has announced National Winner of the 2025 Emerging Leader Award to develop a much-needed rapid, low-cost, easy-to-use Lyme Disease Test. These grants support new and innovative projects and aim to attract aspiring new scientific talent to … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Emerging Leader Award (US)
Call for EOIs: Gender Equality Accelerator Program (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Deadline: 10-Nov-2025 The United Nations agencies in Bosnia and Herzegovina — UN Women, UNICEF, UNDP, and UNFPA — have jointly launched the Gender Equality Accelerator Program, a new initiative designed to advance gender equality through coordinated local action. The programme focuses on three … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Gender Equality Accelerator Program (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Submissions Open: Teach For Pakistan Fellowship Program
Deadline: 11-Jan-2026 Applications are now open for the Teach For Pakistan Fellowship Program, a full-time opportunity for university graduates and young professionals from diverse fields to teach in under-resourced schools and develop their own leadership capabilities. Teach For Pakistan will … [Read more...] about Submissions Open: Teach For Pakistan Fellowship Program
Women’s Voice and Leadership Learning Partnership: Regional Learning Hubs
Deadline: 30-Nov-2025 The Women’s Voice and Leadership Learning Partnership is inviting applications from eligible organizations to become Regional Learning Hubs that will strengthen learning, knowledge sharing and advocacy efforts in advancing gender equality. Each Regional Learning Hub will … [Read more...] about Women’s Voice and Leadership Learning Partnership: Regional Learning Hubs
CFPs: Strengthening the Science-Policy-Society Interface in Ocean Science
Deadline: 05-Dec-2025 The UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development 2021-2030 (‘Ocean Decade’) enters its second half, the new Call for Decade Actions No. 10 is open to initiatives that enhance the science-policy-society nexus, translating scientific evidence into policies for … [Read more...] about CFPs: Strengthening the Science-Policy-Society Interface in Ocean Science
Request for Proposals: Australian Heritage Grants (Round 8)
Deadline: 05-Dec-2025 The Australian Heritage Grants Program provides support to protect and promote the National Heritage Values of places included on the National Heritage List through strengthened recognition, management, conservation and public engagement. The objectives of the program and … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Australian Heritage Grants (Round 8)
Call for Applications: IMPACT Philanthropy Funding (Australia)
Deadline: 05-Dec-2025 The Perpetual is offering an opportunity for eligible organisations to apply for funding through its trusts and endowments program. Perpetual supports high-quality, sustainable impact by identifying organisations that demonstrate strong governance, capable leadership, … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: IMPACT Philanthropy Funding (Australia)
Apply for Tomorrow’s Leaders (TL) Undergraduate Program (Morocco)
Deadline: 25-Nov-2025 The U.S. Department of State’s U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) is pleased to announce this year’s recruitment for the Tomorrow’s Leaders (TL) Undergraduate Program. The primary objective of the TL program is to build a cadre of university-aged leaders who … [Read more...] about Apply for Tomorrow’s Leaders (TL) Undergraduate Program (Morocco)
Call for Entries: Future Conservationist Awards
Deadline: 09-Jan-2026 The Conservation Leadership Programme has launched its Future Conservationist Awards to gain a project grant as well as ongoing support through their global Alumni Network, including funding, training and mentorship. The awards aim to build leadership capacity among … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Future Conservationist Awards
Entries open for the WACL Talent Awards (UK)
Deadline: 17-Nov-2025 Applications are now open for the WACL Talent Awards, a grant program designed to support the leadership advancement of emerging female+ professionals in media, marketing, advertising, and communications. Beyond the tangible rewards, the process of applying itself is … [Read more...] about Entries open for the WACL Talent Awards (UK)
Call for Submissions: Shaping Futures Academy Programme
Deadline: 09-Nov-2025 Applications are now open for the Shaping Futures Academy Programme to foster leadership, governance, and sustainable development among early to mid-career professionals from selected African and European countries. The Shaping Futures Academy builds capacity through … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: Shaping Futures Academy Programme
Call for Applications: #iWill Fund Program (Strand 2) – United Kingdom
Deadline: 19-Nov-2025 The iWill Fund 2025 - Strand 2 is a significant opportunity for organizations across the UK to engage young people in social action projects that build their skills, confidence, and leadership potential. The fund aims to support organizations that provide young people … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: #iWill Fund Program (Strand 2) – United Kingdom
Entries open for the 11th Edition of Science by Women Program (Africa)
Deadline: 30-Nov-2025 The Women for Africa Foundation is pleased to announce its 11th edition of the Science by Women program to promote African women leadership in scientific research and technology. The Science by Women program offers a 6-month post-doctoral fellowship in collaboration with … [Read more...] about Entries open for the 11th Edition of Science by Women Program (Africa)
Call for Proposals: Empowering Women through Sustainable MAPs Production in Malesi e Madhe (Albania)
Deadline: 09-Nov-2025 The UN Women has launched a new call for proposals under the project “Empowering Women through Sustainable MAPs (Medicinal and Aromatic Plants) Production in Malësi e Madhe.” This initiative aims to strengthen women’s economic participation in the agricultural value chain … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Empowering Women through Sustainable MAPs Production in Malesi e Madhe (Albania)
Open call: Indigenous Women’s Program Fellowship 2026
Deadline: 05-Nov-2025 The Land is Life invites Indigenous women leaders who are driving change in their communities to apply. They welcome proposals with clear and achievable goals that demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing Indigenous Peoples’ rights, gender equality, and community … [Read more...] about Open call: Indigenous Women’s Program Fellowship 2026
CFPs: Julia Farr Disability Inclusion Grant Program (Australia)
Deadline: 14-Nov-2025 The South Australian Government, through the Department of Human Services (DHS), is offering grant for initiatives that promote a more inclusive South Australia for people with disability. Projects under this Grant round should align with one or more of the following … [Read more...] about CFPs: Julia Farr Disability Inclusion Grant Program (Australia)
Grants available for Strengthening the Resilience and Improving the Income of Small Producers – Burkina Faso
Deadline: 09-Nov-2025 The World Food Programme has announced its Grants for Strengthening the Resilience and Improving the Income of Small Producers to support the Government of Burkina Faso in its goal of Zero Hunger by 2030 with a series of activities focused on strengthening the capacities of … [Read more...] about Grants available for Strengthening the Resilience and Improving the Income of Small Producers – Burkina Faso
Strengthening Resilience: Reducing Malnutrition in Households and Communities (Burkina Faso)
Deadline: 09-Nov-2025 The World Food Programme (WFP) provides support to the Government of Burkina Faso in its goal of Zero Hunger by 2030 through a series of activities aimed at strengthening the capacities of the most vulnerable populations. The focus areas include strengthening vulnerable … [Read more...] about Strengthening Resilience: Reducing Malnutrition in Households and Communities (Burkina Faso)
Grants for Developing Resilience and Reducing Malnutrition (Burkina Faso)
Deadline: 04-Nov-2025 The World Food Programme (WFP) provides support to the Government of Burkina Faso in achieving Zero Hunger by 2030 through activities that strengthen the capacities of vulnerable populations and promote sustainable food systems. This initiative is based on the creation of … [Read more...] about Grants for Developing Resilience and Reducing Malnutrition (Burkina Faso)
Call for Proposals to Strengthen Women’s Political Leadership in Bangladesh
Deadline: 03-Nov-2025 The UN Women has launched a call for proposals under the “Her Vote, Her Seat” campaign to strengthen women’s political participation and inclusive democratic reform in Bangladesh. A powerful opportunity is now open for civil society organizations in Bangladesh to drive … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals to Strengthen Women’s Political Leadership in Bangladesh
Submissions open for UK Acumen Fellowship Programme
Deadline: 28-Oct-2025 The Acumen Academy has launched its UK Acumen Fellowship Programme to bring together a cohort of extraordinary individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset and a commitment to solving problems of poverty across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Fellowship … [Read more...] about Submissions open for UK Acumen Fellowship Programme
RFPs: Clinical Distinguished Investigator Grant Programme (Denmark)
Deadline: 28-Jan-2026 The Novo Nordisk Foundation is seeking applications for its Clinical Distinguished Investigator Grant Programme to support excellent clinically active research leaders at professor level with ambitious and clinically relevant 5-year research projects. The research fields … [Read more...] about RFPs: Clinical Distinguished Investigator Grant Programme (Denmark)
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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)
