Deadline: 25-Jul-2026 The Falling Walls Lab Windhoek Competition invites students, researchers, innovators, and early-career professionals to showcase breakthrough ideas that have the potential to advance science and create positive societal impact. Participants present their innovative concepts … [Read more...] about Falling Walls Lab Competition Windhoek (Namibia)
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Falling Walls Lab Competition Lilongwe (Malawi)
Deadline: 12-Jul-2026 Falling Walls Lab Lilongwe invites students and early-career professionals to present innovative ideas that break barriers in science and society. The programme provides a platform for emerging innovators from all academic disciplines to deliver a three-minute pitch before a … [Read more...] about Falling Walls Lab Competition Lilongwe (Malawi)
Australia–Vietnam Science, Technology and Innovation Cooperation Initiative Grants
Deadline: 20-Jul-2026 The Australia–Vietnam Science, Technology and Innovation Cooperation Initiative Grants support collaborative research projects between Australian and Vietnamese organisations in priority science and innovation areas. The programme aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation … [Read more...] about Australia–Vietnam Science, Technology and Innovation Cooperation Initiative Grants
Call for Proposals: Joint Polish-Lithuanian Basic Research Projects
Deadline: 15-Sep-2026 The National Science Centre (NCN), in cooperation with the Research Council of Lithuania (RCL), has announced the DAINA 4 Call for Proposals to support joint Polish-Lithuanian basic research projects. The call funds research across 26 NCN panels grouped under Humanities, … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Joint Polish-Lithuanian Basic Research Projects
RFAs: R W Barnes Bursary Grant Program (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 20-Jul-2026 The R W Barnes Bursary Fund supports undergraduate students studying selected STEM disciplines at UK universities. The bursary provides funding of up to £2,500 for eligible students pursuing degrees in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy, Oceanography and related … [Read more...] about RFAs: R W Barnes Bursary Grant Program (United Kingdom)
CFAs: i-MEC Medical Technology Innovation Call (India)
Deadline: 25-Jun-2026 The i-MEC Call is accepting grant applications to support healthcare innovation through cyber-physical systems and medical electronics. The programme provides funding support of up to INR 25 lakhs for selected innovations addressing clinically validated healthcare … [Read more...] about CFAs: i-MEC Medical Technology Innovation Call (India)
Apply for Steel Pilot and Demonstration Projects Call 2026
Deadline: 16-Sep-2026 The European Commission is seeking grant applications to support research, pilot and demonstration activities that advance sustainable, low-carbon steel technologies. The call focuses on bridging the gap between research, innovation and commercial deployment in the steel … [Read more...] about Apply for Steel Pilot and Demonstration Projects Call 2026
RFAs: Sebabatso and STEAM Youth Innovation Programme 2026 (Lesotho)
Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 The United Nations Development Programme is seeking applications from youth in Lesotho to support entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable business growth through the Sebabatso initiative. The programme supports young entrepreneurs and innovators with training, capacity … [Read more...] about RFAs: Sebabatso and STEAM Youth Innovation Programme 2026 (Lesotho)
Second Public Funding Call for Research and Innovation (Czech Republic)
Deadline: 22-Jul-2026 The Technology Agency of the Czech Republic (TA CR) has launched the Second Public Competition to support research, development, and innovation (RDI) projects with an expected total allocation of CZK 900 million. The competition provides special-purpose financial support for … [Read more...] about Second Public Funding Call for Research and Innovation (Czech Republic)
Call for Nominations: TWAS-Atta-ur-Rahman Award in Chemistry
Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The TWAS-Atta-ur-Rahman Award recognizes outstanding young chemists from science-and-technology lagging (STL) countries for exceptional contributions to chemistry research. The award provides USD 5,000 in support and celebrates scientists who demonstrate significant research … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: TWAS-Atta-ur-Rahman Award in Chemistry
AASM Foundation Rising Investigator Supplement Grant (US)
Deadline: 29-Jun-2026 The AASM Foundation Rising Investigator Supplement Grant supports early-career researchers in sleep and circadian science by providing mentorship-based research training and financial assistance. The programme helps promising students, fellows and emerging investigators … [Read more...] about AASM Foundation Rising Investigator Supplement Grant (US)
Open Call: Administrative and Programming Support Funding for American Corners (Kazakhstan)
Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 The U.S. Embassy in Kazakhstan funding opportunity supports the administration and programming of eight American Spaces to strengthen educational, cultural, and people-to-people connections between the United States and Kazakhstan. The programme funds … [Read more...] about Open Call: Administrative and Programming Support Funding for American Corners (Kazakhstan)
CFPs: Alastair Swayn Foundation Grant Program (Australia)
Deadline: 07-Jul-2026 The Alastair Swayn Foundation Grant Program supports research, experimentation, and practice-led initiatives that advance Australian architecture and design. The programme funds projects that encourage interdisciplinary collaboration, public engagement, and new approaches to … [Read more...] about CFPs: Alastair Swayn Foundation Grant Program (Australia)
Portugal–France Bilateral Cooperation Programme 2026
Deadline: 15-Sep-2026 The Portugal–France Bilateral Cooperation Programme supports scientific collaboration, researcher mobility, and joint research projects between Portugal and France. The programme helps strengthen international research networks, promote scientific exchange, … [Read more...] about Portugal–France Bilateral Cooperation Programme 2026
Applications open for Medical Research Travel Grants (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 21-Aug-2026 The Medical Research Travel Grants support researchers who need travel funding to gain new clinical or laboratory skills and build research collaborations. Grants of up to £1,000 are available to cover travel and subsistence costs for short-term research-related visits to … [Read more...] about Applications open for Medical Research Travel Grants (United Kingdom)
Request for Applications: Alliance Advantage Funding Program (Canada)
Deadline: 31-Dec-2026 Alliance Advantage is a Canadian research funding program that supports collaborative projects between university researchers and partner organizations. The program provides funding from $20,000 to $1 million per year for projects lasting one to five years. It supports … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Alliance Advantage Funding Program (Canada)
RFAs: U.S.-D.R. Technology and Science Fair Funding Program (Dominican Republic)
Deadline: 01-Jul-2026 The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo is inviting eligible organizations to implement the U.S.-D.R. Technology and Science Innovation Fair in the Dominican Republic. The program will connect Dominican youth, entrepreneurs, university students, innovators, and STEM professionals … [Read more...] about RFAs: U.S.-D.R. Technology and Science Fair Funding Program (Dominican Republic)
Apply now for Economic Development Sponsorship Program (Australia)
Deadline: 31-Mar-2027 The Economic Development Sponsorship Program supports projects that strengthen commerce, investment, innovation, employment, and economic growth in Perth. Funding is available across three tiers, with support ranging from up to 100% of project costs for requests up to … [Read more...] about Apply now for Economic Development Sponsorship Program (Australia)
Shift Impact Grant 2026: Supporting Sustainability Initiatives in Technology (Canada and US)
Deadline: 02-Jul-2026 The Shift Impact Grant 2026 provides $25,000 USD in unrestricted funding to support sustainability-focused technology projects in Canada and the United States. The grant is open to eligible nonprofits, social ventures, and startups working on climate technology, software … [Read more...] about Shift Impact Grant 2026: Supporting Sustainability Initiatives in Technology (Canada and US)
Open Call for Lunar Payload Design Challenge Grant (UAE)
Deadline: 15-Jul-2026 The Lunar Payload Design Challenge Grant supports U.S.–UAE cooperation in space technology development, lunar mission innovation, and graduate student collaboration. The program provides funding between $200,000 and $300,000 to support a hands-on, team-based challenge … [Read more...] about Open Call for Lunar Payload Design Challenge Grant (UAE)
Call for EOIs: Grassroots Innovation Programme (South Africa)
Deadline: 10-Jul-2026 The Grassroots Innovation Programme supports South African grassroots innovators by funding early-stage solutions that address community challenges and market needs. It provides R260,000 per selected innovator, delivered through vouchers to service … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Grassroots Innovation Programme (South Africa)
Submit Applications for Research Equipment Program
Deadline: 01-Aug-2026 The Research Equipment Program supports researchers and students in Latin America by providing essential scientific tools and educational resources. It aims to improve access to field and laboratory equipment needed for conservation and academic research in the American … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Research Equipment Program
Call for ICT-NICE Venture Incubator Startup and Innovation Support (India)
Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The ICT-NICE Venture Incubator and Foundation, promoted by the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), is an incubation platform designed to support innovation-driven startups and technology-based ventures. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between academic research, … [Read more...] about Call for ICT-NICE Venture Incubator Startup and Innovation Support (India)
Call for Video Proposals on Innovative Water, Waste and Energy Projects (South Africa)
Deadline: 25-Jun-2026 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is offering grants between $25,000 and $40,000 to South African community-based organizations for innovative projects in water, waste, and energy. Proposals must be submitted as a five-minute video showcasing the challenge, … [Read more...] about Call for Video Proposals on Innovative Water, Waste and Energy Projects (South Africa)
Marine Turtle Conservation Grants for Sustainable Fisheries (United States)
Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is seeking applications for the FY26 Marine Turtle Conservation for Sustainable U.S. Fisheries Grant Program. The program supports projects that conserve endangered marine turtle populations in the Pacific Ocean while … [Read more...] about Marine Turtle Conservation Grants for Sustainable Fisheries (United States)
Apply Now: Harvard Radcliffe Institute Fellowship Program
Deadline: 01-Oct-2026 The Harvard Radcliffe Institute Fellowship Program offers scientists, scholars, writers, journalists, public intellectuals, and artists the opportunity to pursue ambitious projects for a full academic year at Harvard University. Selected fellows receive a stipend of USD … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Harvard Radcliffe Institute Fellowship Program
Falling Walls Lab Pitch Competition Brisbane (Australia)
Deadline: 01-Jul-2026 Falling Walls Lab Brisbane enables students and early-career professionals to present innovative research ideas that address major scientific and societal challenges. The programme is a three-minute pitch competition open to all academic disciplines, with selected … [Read more...] about Falling Walls Lab Pitch Competition Brisbane (Australia)
Falling Walls Lab Zurich – Pitch Competition (Switzerland)
Deadline: 10-Jul-2026 Falling Walls Lab Zurich enables students and early-career professionals to present innovative ideas that address global challenges through a concise pitch format. The programme is open to eligible individuals across academic disciplines and focuses on interdisciplinary … [Read more...] about Falling Walls Lab Zurich – Pitch Competition (Switzerland)
Falling Walls Lab Competition (Greece)
Deadline: 24-Jul-2026 Falling Walls Lab Athens offers students and early-career professionals a platform to present a breakthrough idea in a three-minute pitch. The programme welcomes innovative concepts from all academic disciplines that show meaningful impact on science, research, society, and … [Read more...] about Falling Walls Lab Competition (Greece)
Applications open for Prosperity Stack Fellowship Program (South Korea)
Deadline: 13-Jul-2026 The U.S. Embassy Seoul Public Diplomacy Section is inviting proposals to implement the Prosperity Stack Fellowship, a strategic accelerator program for Korean early-stage entrepreneurs working with artificial intelligence. The fellowship will connect Korean innovators aged … [Read more...] about Applications open for Prosperity Stack Fellowship Program (South Korea)
Apply Now: Digital Minds Career Development Fellowships
Deadline: 10-Jul-2026 The Digital Minds Career Development Fellowships support individuals working on AI consciousness, sentience, moral status, and the ethical implications of advanced AI systems. The programme funds career development, research, policy work, and interdisciplinary exploration in … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Digital Minds Career Development Fellowships
Submissions open for EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships
Deadline: 10-Jul-2026 The EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships from the European Molecular Biology Organization support internationally mobile postdoctoral researchers in the life sciences to conduct research in host laboratories outside their previous training environment. The … [Read more...] about Submissions open for EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships
2026 Patent.Check Funding Program (Austria)
Deadline: 31-Dec-2026 The Patent.Check program is an Austrian funding initiative that supports SMEs, startups, and innovators in assessing the patentability of their inventions. It helps applicants determine whether their ideas meet patent requirements and provides structured … [Read more...] about 2026 Patent.Check Funding Program (Austria)
Call for Nominations: Tu Youyou Award
Deadline: 31-Oct-2026 The Tu Youyou Award recognizes outstanding individual scientists whose research and innovation have significantly advanced the fields of natural products chemistry and medicinal chemistry. It highlights breakthrough scientific contributions that expand knowledge in drug … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Tu Youyou Award
RFPs: Investigator Initiated Clinical Trials Grant Programme (Denmark)
Deadline: 18-Aug-2026 The Investigator Initiated Clinical Trials Grant Programme supports larger non-commercial clinical trials in Denmark that aim to improve patient treatment through new medicines, technologies, and better clinical routines. Funding ranges from DKK 6 million to DKK 22 million … [Read more...] about RFPs: Investigator Initiated Clinical Trials Grant Programme (Denmark)
Nominations open for SFSA Science Diplomacy Awards 2026
Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 The Science Diplomacy Awards recognise individuals and organisations that strengthen science-based international partnerships, policy cooperation, and global scientific collaboration. The SFSA 2026 Awards honour contributions across science advice, international STI … [Read more...] about Nominations open for SFSA Science Diplomacy Awards 2026
Main Grants (Research, Development and Analysis Fund) – UK
Deadline: 05-Oct-2026 The Main Grants Research, Development and Analysis Fund supports research projects that address key societal challenges and show clear potential to improve people’s lives. The fund provides grants of up to £500,000, with most awards below £300,000, and exceptional grants of … [Read more...] about Main Grants (Research, Development and Analysis Fund) – UK
CFAs: C-CAMP Wadhwani Innovation Network Centre of Excellence (India)
Deadline: 20-Jun-2026 The C-CAMP Wadhwani Innovation Network Centre of Excellence is inviting applications from Indian start-ups and academic innovators working on biotech and bioengineering solutions with commercial potential. The programme supports innovations beyond TRL4, including prototype … [Read more...] about CFAs: C-CAMP Wadhwani Innovation Network Centre of Excellence (India)
CFAs: Boost Your Ideas Program for Startups and Innovative Teams (Italy)
Deadline: 15-Jun-2026 The Boost Your Ideas program is a startup and innovation acceleration initiative designed to help informal teams and startups transform ideas into scalable business projects. It provides structured training, coaching, mentoring, and networking support across key sectors such … [Read more...] about CFAs: Boost Your Ideas Program for Startups and Innovative Teams (Italy)
ASTRID Climatic Extremes Call for Expression of Interest 2026 (France)
Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 The Climatic Extremes Call for Expression of Interest is a research initiative launched by the French National Research Agency (ANR) in partnership with the French Defence Innovation Agency (AID). The programme seeks innovative research projects that address the growing … [Read more...] about ASTRID Climatic Extremes Call for Expression of Interest 2026 (France)
SPIN: Rise Programme for Deep-Tech Researchers
Deadline: 05-Sep-2026 SPIN: Rise is designed to support researchers and scientists who want to explore the commercial and societal impact of their research beyond academia. The programme helps participants develop entrepreneurial skills, understand research commercialization pathways, and evaluate … [Read more...] about SPIN: Rise Programme for Deep-Tech Researchers
BioNEST-JIIT Incubation Programme for Innovators and Entrepreneurs (India)
Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The BioNEST-JIIT Incubation Programme supports students, researchers, faculty, startups, and innovators in India working in biotechnology, health-tech, pharmaceutical development, sustainability, food science, and allied life science domains. The programme provides access to … [Read more...] about BioNEST-JIIT Incubation Programme for Innovators and Entrepreneurs (India)
Apply now for Corporate Giving Program (United States)
Deadline: 03-Aug-2026 The Corporate Giving Program is accepting applications from qualified 501(c)(3) organisations in the United States to support science education, health equity, and essential community services. The programme focuses on STEM learning, cardiovascular health equity, and local … [Read more...] about Apply now for Corporate Giving Program (United States)
Call for Applications: Hiyoshi Awards (India)
Deadline: 31-Aug-2026 The Hiyoshi Awards recognize Indian researchers and scientists for outstanding contributions to environmental conservation and protection. The awards are offered in three categories: Hiyoshi Environmental Award, Think of Ecology Award, and Young Leaf Award. Winners receive a … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Hiyoshi Awards (India)
UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize for Young Scientists in STEM
Deadline: 30-Nov-2026 The UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize recognizes young scientists under 40 who have made significant contributions to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The prize is awarded every two years to five laureates from different world regions, with each winner … [Read more...] about UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize for Young Scientists in STEM
Calling Innovators: BioNEST-JIIT Incubation to support Startups (India)
Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 BioNEST-Jaypee Institute of Information Technology at RIDE Society is inviting applications for an incubation opportunity to help innovators move from research to bio-enterprises. The programme supports students, researchers, and faculty members working in biotechnology, … [Read more...] about Calling Innovators: BioNEST-JIIT Incubation to support Startups (India)
EU and UNDP Support 30 Green Initiatives (Moldova)
Deadline: 28-Jun-2026 UNDP Moldova, through the European Union-funded project “Enabling an Inclusive Green Transition in the Republic of Moldova,” is supporting 30 businesses and startups to adopt green, innovative, and circular economy practices. Grants of up to USD 15,000 or USD 20,000 are … [Read more...] about EU and UNDP Support 30 Green Initiatives (Moldova)
Applications open for New Futures Mobility Fund in Australia
Deadline: 09-Jul-2026 The New Futures Mobility Fund, delivered by the Australian Academy of Science, provides financial support to eligible humanitarian visa holders in Australia to attend STEM conferences, symposia, workshops, and professional development events. The program … [Read more...] about Applications open for New Futures Mobility Fund in Australia
CFAs: Industrial Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (Sweden)
Deadline: 08-Sep-2026 The Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research (SSF) Industry-oriented Postdoctoral Fellowship (IPD) Program supports early-career researchers working in natural sciences, technology, and medicine through collaborative projects between academia and industry. The program … [Read more...] about CFAs: Industrial Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (Sweden)
Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Plant and Agricultural Biotechnology
Deadline: 20-Aug-2026 The Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program supports early-career scientists conducting innovative research in plant science, agriculture, and food biotechnology at universities and non-profit research institutions across the Nordic region. Fellows can receive up to DKK 3.3 … [Read more...] about Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Plant and Agricultural Biotechnology














