Deadline: 16-Sep-2025 Applications are now open for the Asia Pacific Arts Awards, which aim to recognise and celebrate Australian artists, collectives, and organisations engaging meaningfully across the Asia Pacific region. These awards highlight impactful international cultural connections and … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Asia Pacific Arts Awards 2026 (Australia)
Prizes and Challenges
Local Healthcare and the Challenge of Demographic and Social Changes in Italy
Deadline: 06-Oct-2025 Ires Veneto is currently inviting applications for its initiative on Local Healthcare and the Challenge of Demographic and Social Changes. The program seeks to bring healthcare services closer to citizens and communities, making them more accessible, efficient, and capable … [Read more...] about Local Healthcare and the Challenge of Demographic and Social Changes in Italy
Nominations open for Red Ochre Award (Lifetime Achievement) – Australia
Deadline: 16-Sep-2025 Creative Australia has opened nominations for the 2026 Red Ochre Awards, inviting submissions for senior First Nations artists and cultural workers. These prestigious awards honour individuals who have made a lifetime contribution to First Nations arts and culture, both … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Red Ochre Award (Lifetime Achievement) – Australia
Entries open for Established Artist of the Year Award (Australia)
Deadline: 16-Sep-2025 Creative Australia is now inviting nominations for the 2026 First Nations Established Artist of the Year Award. This award celebrates the achievements of one First Nations artist who has demonstrated excellence in artistic practice across community arts, dance, literature, … [Read more...] about Entries open for Established Artist of the Year Award (Australia)
Open Call: Youth Award for Achievement in the Arts (Australia)
Deadline: 16-Sep-2025 Creative Australia invites nominations for the 2026 Youth Award for Achievement in the Arts. This award recognises the achievements of one Australian First Nations artist or arts worker aged between 18 and 35. Eligible art forms include community arts and cultural … [Read more...] about Open Call: Youth Award for Achievement in the Arts (Australia)
CFAs: First Nations Arts and Culture Business Innovation Award (Australia)
Deadline: 16-Sep-2025 Creative Australia is now accepting nominations for the 2026 First Nations Arts and Culture Business Innovation Award. This award celebrates outstanding innovation and entrepreneurship among small- to medium-sized Australian First Nations arts and culture businesses or … [Read more...] about CFAs: First Nations Arts and Culture Business Innovation Award (Australia)
Entries open for the Financial Poetic Challenge – India
Deadline: 28-Aug-2025 The Financial and Tax Literacy Directorate of ICAI, in partnership with MyGov, is inviting citizens to take part in the Financial Poetic Challenge. This poetry competition encourages people from all walks of life to creatively express financial themes through verse. The … [Read more...] about Entries open for the Financial Poetic Challenge – India
Fighting Blindness announces Career Development Awards (Ireland)
Deadline: 06-Oct-2025 Fighting Blindness is now accepting applications for the third round of its Career Development Awards. The program is designed to support early-career researchers and clinicians working in the field of vision loss by helping them access training, build networks, and form … [Read more...] about Fighting Blindness announces Career Development Awards (Ireland)
Nominations open for Whitley Award 2025
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 Nominations are now open for the Whitley Award, which funds grassroots conservation leaders in the Global South and shines an international spotlight on their work. Winners receive £50,000 GBP in project funding over one year to support their conservation efforts. The … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Whitley Award 2025
Call for Entries: World Sustainability Award
Deadline: 15-Dec-2025 The World Sustainability Award (WSA) celebrates individuals who have made pioneering contributions to sustainability research. It recognizes excellence across diverse academic disciplines and highlights research that has had a transformative impact. For the 2026 edition, … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: World Sustainability Award
Call for Submissions: National Kitchen Garden Awards (Australia)
Deadline: 15-Aug-2025 The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation has announced the return of the National Kitchen Garden Awards for a second year. These awards celebrate the creative and community-focused ways educators and young Australians are using their kitchen gardens to explore … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: National Kitchen Garden Awards (Australia)
Call for Entries: Ithra Art Prize (7th Edition)
Deadline: 16-Oct-2025 Applications are now open for the Ithra Art Prize, one of the most prestigious awards dedicated to contemporary artists originating from or based in the 22 Arab countries. The Prize initially focused on Saudi artists but has since broadened to include artistic practices … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Ithra Art Prize (7th Edition)
L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science UK and Ireland Young Talent Awards
Deadline: 20-Aug-2025 Entries are now open for the L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science UK and Ireland Young Talent Awards, which aim to promote and support the work of women scientists building their research careers in the UK or Ireland. In 2025, five exceptional postdoctoral women scientists … [Read more...] about L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science UK and Ireland Young Talent Awards
Prince Talal International Prize for Affordable and Clean Energy
Deadline: 30-Jan-2026 The Prince Talal International Prize for Affordable and Clean Energy is awarded every year by the Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND). Its goal is to spark innovation and encourage creative solutions that contribute to human development. This prize reflects AGFUND’s … [Read more...] about Prince Talal International Prize for Affordable and Clean Energy
Submissions open for Ink of Ages Fiction Prize
Deadline: 29-Aug-2025 The World History Encyclopedia has opened submissions for its Ink of Ages Fiction Prize. Writers from around the world can enter, with stories that must qualify as historical or mythological fiction set at least 50 years ago. Only unpublished work is accepted, although … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Ink of Ages Fiction Prize
Call for Nominations: Apila First Impression Award
Deadline: 15-Feb-2026 Apila Ediciones, in collaboration with the School of Design of Aragón and supported by the Zaragoza City Council, has announced the Apila’s First Impression Award 2026. This is the fourteenth edition of an international illustrated children’s book competition. The award aims … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Apila First Impression Award
Korea Innovation QuickFire Challenge: Targeting Neuroscience
Deadline: 08-Aug-2025 Johnson & Johnson has launched the Korea Innovation QuickFire Challenge focused on Neuroscience. The challenge invites innovators from Korea and around the world who have a strong interest in engaging with the Korean innovation ecosystem. Applicants are encouraged to … [Read more...] about Korea Innovation QuickFire Challenge: Targeting Neuroscience
Apply for Phiren Amenca’s Roma Youth Project Award 2025
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 If you have implemented a project for young Roma in the last two years, or are currently running one, you are eligible to apply for the Phiren Amenca’s Roma Youth Project Award. This opportunity is open to both registered organizations and informal youth groups. The … [Read more...] about Apply for Phiren Amenca’s Roma Youth Project Award 2025
Call for LOIs: Engagement Award – Convening Support (US)
Deadline: 29-Sep-2025 The Engagement Award Program is currently inviting Letters of Intent (LOIs) for its Convening Support funding opportunity. This initiative supports projects that organize meetings, conferences, or convenings involving patients, families, caregivers, and other members of the … [Read more...] about Call for LOIs: Engagement Award – Convening Support (US)
Nominations open for VI International Zendal Awards (6th Edition)
Deadline: 19-Sep-2025 Entries are now open for the International Zendal Awards, which aim to promote, recognize, and reward global research and knowledge in the field of biotechnology. Zendal focuses on improving quality of life through the research and development of medicines, especially … [Read more...] about Nominations open for VI International Zendal Awards (6th Edition)
Call for Entries: 29th Luis Valtueña International Humanitarian Photography Award
Deadline: 10-Oct-2025 Médicos del Mundo Spain has launched the 29th Luis Valtueña International Humanitarian Photography Award. This award recognizes and promotes powerful images that highlight social inequities, injustices, human rights violations, or the contexts that lead to or combat these … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: 29th Luis Valtueña International Humanitarian Photography Award
Call for Nominations: UNESCO-Hamdan Prize for Teacher Development
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has launched the call for nominations for the 9th edition of the UNESCO-Hamdan Prize for Teacher Development. This international prize is awarded every two years to recognize outstanding efforts … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: UNESCO-Hamdan Prize for Teacher Development
Apply Now: Lincoln Prize for Journalism on Urban Policy, Sustainable Development, and Climate Change
Deadline: 12-Aug-2025 The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy is inviting journalists from across Latin America to take part in the fourth edition of the "Lincoln Prize for Journalism on Urban Policy, Sustainable Development, and Climate Change." This competition encourages investigative and … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Lincoln Prize for Journalism on Urban Policy, Sustainable Development, and Climate Change
Nominations open for Dan David Prize
Deadline: 24-Sep-2025 Entries are now open for the Dan David Prize, the world’s largest history prize, which annually awards nine prizes to early and midcareer scholars and practitioners. The prize recognizes exceptional achievements in historical disciplines and supports the recipients' future … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Dan David Prize
Submissions Open: Robotics for Good Youth Challenge
Deadline: 01-Sep-2025 The UN-based educational robotics championship is an annual event inspired by global challenges, where participants create robots that offer practical solutions to real-world problems. This competition encourages innovation and learning by promoting open-source software and … [Read more...] about Submissions Open: Robotics for Good Youth Challenge
Entries open for iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE 2025
Deadline: 01-Sep-2025 The iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE supports projects that make a meaningful contribution to improving society. It invites submissions that align with one or more of the 15 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), including no poverty, zero hunger, good health and … [Read more...] about Entries open for iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE 2025
Startup Grand Challenge in Food Sector 3.0 (India)
Deadline: 16-Aug-2025 The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry is inviting innovative food startups to take part in the World Food India 2025 Startup Grand Challenge 3.0. This national-level competition, launched by the Ministry of Food Processing and Industries (MoFPI) in … [Read more...] about Startup Grand Challenge in Food Sector 3.0 (India)
Fulbright U.S. Student Program – Open Study/Research Award
Deadline: 07-Oct-2025 The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is now open for applications for the 2026–2027 academic year. This program offers American graduate students the opportunity to conduct dissertation research in Egypt, promoting academic growth and cross-cultural understanding between Egypt … [Read more...] about Fulbright U.S. Student Program – Open Study/Research Award
LTI Korea Translation Award for Aspiring Translators
Deadline: 31-Jul-2025 The Literature Translation Institute of Korea is accepting applications for the Translation Award for Aspiring Translators. This award aims to identify and support new talent in translating Korean literary and cultural content, helping to connect Korean works with global … [Read more...] about LTI Korea Translation Award for Aspiring Translators
Nominations open for Sony Research Award Program
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 The Sony Research Award Program offers funding to support innovative academic research while fostering collaboration between university faculty and Sony researchers. It is designed to advance cutting-edge technologies and create opportunities that can shape future … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Sony Research Award Program
Call for Nominations: WA Coastal Awards for Excellence (Australia)
Deadline: 28-Aug-2025 The Western Australian Planning Commission is inviting nominations for the WA Coastal Awards for Excellence. These awards aim to support efforts that enhance, rehabilitate, and adapt Western Australia’s vast coastline in response to environmental threats and … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: WA Coastal Awards for Excellence (Australia)
Nominations open for Talent Development Awards 2025-26 (UK)
Deadline: 08-Oct-2025 The British Academy, funded by the UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, is continuing its support for the Talent Development Awards scheme. This initiative is designed to help researchers enhance their skills, especially in interdisciplinary areas that may … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Talent Development Awards 2025-26 (UK)
Entries open for 8th Brics Young Innovator Prize
Deadline: 07-Aug-2025 The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), part of South Africa’s Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), has launched the BRICS Young Innovator Prize to promote technological innovation aimed at enhancing economic growth and quality of life. The contest … [Read more...] about Entries open for 8th Brics Young Innovator Prize
Call for Nominations: World Rabies Day Awards
Deadline: 14-Sep-2025 Whether you're offering free vaccinations at a veterinary clinic, teaching children about safety, or caring for street dogs while campaigning against culling, the World Rabies Day Awards is an opportunity to share your impactful work with a global audience committed to … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: World Rabies Day Awards
Mauritania Innovation Challenge 2025
Deadline: 31-Jul-2025 The Cosmos Innovation Hub is seeking companies testing new and innovative solutions to improve the Mauritanian economy to apply for the Mauritania Innovation Challenge 2025. The Mauritania Innovation Challenge 2025 is a competition for young Mauritanian entrepreneurs … [Read more...] about Mauritania Innovation Challenge 2025
Call for Nominations: Ignite Awards for Human Rights (Philippines)
Deadline: 30-Nov-2025 Amnesty International Philippines has launched the Ignite Awards for Human Rights, the first award-giving body in the country that is solely dedicated to honoring Human Rights Defenders. This initiative aims to recognize individuals and organizations whose work has … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Ignite Awards for Human Rights (Philippines)
Fast Track Award – £500 to Seize Your Next Big Opportunity (UK)
Deadline: 25-Jul-2025 Help Musicians is accepting applications for the Fast Track Award, a funding opportunity aimed at music creators who are ready to act quickly on new opportunities. This award is intended to help musicians grow or sustain their income from music or take part in something that … [Read more...] about Fast Track Award – £500 to Seize Your Next Big Opportunity (UK)
Apply Now: AI4D Innovation Scaling Challenge (Africa)
Deadline: 04-Sep-2025 The Lab for Ethics, Policy and Scaling of AI (LEPSAI), of the African Center for Technology Studies (ACTS) invites eligible AI innovators to express their interest in participating in the AI4D Innovation scaling challenge. The project is intended to support deployed and … [Read more...] about Apply Now: AI4D Innovation Scaling Challenge (Africa)
The Australian Workplace Giving Awards 2025
Deadline: 14-Aug-2025 Entries are now open for the Australian Workplace Giving Awards to recognise Australia's most outstanding workplace giving programs and performers. Winning an award can motivate and instil pride in your employees, inspire stakeholders, and create an overall sense of … [Read more...] about The Australian Workplace Giving Awards 2025
Entries open for Global Teacher Prize
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 Applications are now open for the Global Teacher Prize, a prestigious award that has been celebrating outstanding educators for a decade. The prize seeks visionary teachers who are transforming learning, solving local challenges, and making an impact far beyond the … [Read more...] about Entries open for Global Teacher Prize
Indo Pacific Innovation Pitchfest and Awards 2025 (Australia)
Deadline: 05-Aug-2025 Submissions are now open for the Indo Pacific Innovation Pitchfest and Awards to highlight, pitch and reward your innovation. With increasing demand for innovation and rapid capability delivery to the Australian Defence Force, fostering new ideas, technologies, and … [Read more...] about Indo Pacific Innovation Pitchfest and Awards 2025 (Australia)
Entries open for ADB City Builders Challenge: Reimagining Urban Futures
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 Entries are now open for the Asian Development Bank's City Builders Challenge: Reimagining Urban Futures. This challenge invites participants to address real urban issues such as flooding, traffic congestion, and inequality by using interactive digital tools to model city … [Read more...] about Entries open for ADB City Builders Challenge: Reimagining Urban Futures
Call for Nominations: Human Rights Tulip Award (Hungary)
Deadline: 25-Jul-2025 The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Budapest is inviting nominations for the Human Rights Tulip 2025. This prestigious annual award, presented by the Dutch government, honors courageous individuals and organizations who promote and protect human rights through … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Human Rights Tulip Award (Hungary)
Request for Proposals: Sustainable Tulip Award 2025 (Hungary)
Deadline: 01-Sep-2025 The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Hungary is proud to announce the Sustainable Tulip Award to recognise SMEs, start-ups, corporates, and not-for-profit organisations that demonstrate an outstanding sustainable performance in a specific industry. Focus … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Sustainable Tulip Award 2025 (Hungary)
CFPs: Religious Heritage Innovator of the Year Award
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 The Future for Religious Heritage (FRH) has launched the Religious Heritage Innovator of the Year Award to honour outstanding achievements in preserving and promoting religious heritage. This award aims to celebrate innovative efforts that enhance the understanding, … [Read more...] about CFPs: Religious Heritage Innovator of the Year Award
Nominations open for Research Innovation Awards (UK)
Deadline: 14-Oct-2025 Entries are now open for the Research Innovation Awards, aiming to create a world where no man dies from prostate cancer. Their Research Strategy focuses on investing in the most innovative research to accelerate understanding of prostate cancer, develop better treatments, and … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Research Innovation Awards (UK)
Nominations open for Allianz Climate Risk Award
Deadline: 31-Aug-2025 The Allianz Climate Risk Award recognizes early-career scientists whose research illuminates the connection between climate change and extreme weather events. This award invites applicants to submit studies on how climate change and extreme weather impact global trade. Whether … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Allianz Climate Risk Award
Call for Applications: Kluz Prize for PeaceTech 2025
Deadline: 20-Jul-2025 Apply to the 2025 Kluz Prize for PeaceTech and gain recognition for your achievements and innovations in emerging technologies to advance peace and human dignity. They invite organizations to submit impactful PeaceTech projects using emerging technologies to advance peace … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Kluz Prize for PeaceTech 2025
HMGCC Co-Creation Global Navigation Satellite Systems Challenge (UK)
Deadline: 07-Aug-2025 HMGCC Co-Creation is seeking Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) simulators to support the simultaneous testing of multiple communication systems. They are inviting proposals from organizations that have developed or can develop compact, low-cost systems capable of … [Read more...] about HMGCC Co-Creation Global Navigation Satellite Systems Challenge (UK)
Nominations open for Harbouring Connections Community Awards (UK)
Deadline: 01-Aug-2025 Belfast Harbour has introduced the Harbouring Connections Community Awards to support grassroots community organisations and charities working collaboratively. These awards are designed to encourage partnerships between two or more local, not-for-profit organisations with a … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Harbouring Connections Community Awards (UK)
