Deadline: 06-Mar-2026 The National Research Fund (NRF) Postgraduate Research Grant Program supports high-quality master’s and doctoral research in Kenya aligned with national development priorities. Grants cover direct research costs, including equipment, consumables, trials, and capacity building, … [Read more...] about Applications open for Postgraduate Research Grant Program in Kenya
Social Sciences
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
International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies (Netherlands)
Deadline: 03-Mar-2026 The Dutch Research Council (NWO) is part of the International Joint Initiative, funding interdisciplinary, transnational research that uses disruptive technologies to address global societal challenges. Grants of up to €760,000 per project support teams that integrate … [Read more...] about International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies (Netherlands)
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
Call for Proposals: International Research Initiative (Brazil)
Deadline: 03-Mar-2026 FAPESP’s International Research Initiative funds interdisciplinary research projects that use disruptive technologies to tackle major global challenges and advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Projects can request up to R$600,000 (Regular Research Grant) or R$4.5 … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: International Research Initiative (Brazil)
International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies
Deadline: 03-Mar-2026 NordForsk’s International Joint Initiative funds interdisciplinary, international research leveraging disruptive technologies to address major global societal challenges. Projects must align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) or other globally relevant challenges, … [Read more...] about International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies
Applications open for Franco Nordic Programme
Deadline: 20-Mar-2026 The Foundation House of Human Sciences (FMSH) Franco Nordic Programme supports trilateral research collaboration in human and social sciences between France, Norway, and other Nordic countries. Grants of €10,000–€20,000 over three years fund travel, meetings, and publications … [Read more...] about Applications open for Franco Nordic Programme
Small Grant Program Supporting Japanese Arts, Culture, and Academic Collaboration in Thailand
Deadline: 10-Feb-2026 The Japan Foundation, Bangkok invites applications for its Small Grant Program, supporting projects that advance cultural exchange and intellectual collaboration between Japan, Thailand, and the wider Asian region. Grants focus on Japanese arts, culture, and studies, with … [Read more...] about Small Grant Program Supporting Japanese Arts, Culture, and Academic Collaboration in Thailand
Short-Term Grants for Conferences and Research Trips (Armenia)
Deadline: 04-Dec-2026 Armenian postgraduate students, academics, and researchers can access specialized short-term grants to participate in international seminars, conferences, short courses, and research trips. These grants prioritize humanities, social sciences, and environmental sustainability … [Read more...] about Short-Term Grants for Conferences and Research Trips (Armenia)
Entries open for Indonesia-Austria Scholarship Programme
Deadline: 01-Mar-2026 The Indonesia-Austria Scholarship Programme (IASP) 2026 is a 36-month doctoral grant for Indonesian permanent lecturers holding a National Lecturer Registration Number (NIDN). This bilateral initiative between KEMDIKTISAINTEK and OeAD-GmbH supports PhD research in Austria … [Read more...] about Entries open for Indonesia-Austria Scholarship Programme
RFAs: Australia-France Social Science Collaborative Workshops Program
Deadline: 10-Mar-2026 The Social Science Collaborative Research Program, led by the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia and the Embassy of France, funds workshops to strengthen social science collaboration between Australia and France. Each workshop receives up to $10,000 AUD … [Read more...] about RFAs: Australia-France Social Science Collaborative Workshops Program
Applications open for Distance Learning Scholarship (Ukraine)
Deadline: 31-Jan-2026 The LivArch project offers short-term, paid remote fellowships for Ukrainian scholars outside Ukraine to research and document the impacts of Russia’s war. Fellowships run 1–3 months starting May 2026, provide €1,500/month, optional travel support, and allow … [Read more...] about Applications open for Distance Learning Scholarship (Ukraine)
Call for Applications: German National Program
Deadline: 21-Feb-2026 The For Women in Science German National Program recognizes scientific excellence among early-career female researchers in STEM. Four awards of €25,000 each are granted annually to support research, promote gender equality, and highlight role models. Eligible … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: German National Program
CFPs: UNESCO Participation Grant Programme 2026-27
Deadline: 11-Feb-2026 The Republic of the Marshall Islands is offering grants through the UNESCO Participation Programme to local NGOs, community groups, and government agencies. Grants of up to $26,000 USD support projects in education, natural and social sciences, ocean sciences, culture and … [Read more...] about CFPs: UNESCO Participation Grant Programme 2026-27
Applications open for Social Research Call 2026 (Spain and Portugal)
Deadline: 22-Jan-2026 The Social Observatory of the ”la Caixa” Foundation invites proposals for socially-oriented, data-driven research projects in Spain and Portugal. Grants of up to €115,000 are available for 24 months, supporting quantitative social science research with strong public engagement … [Read more...] about Applications open for Social Research Call 2026 (Spain and Portugal)
Apply for Research Project Grant Program (Sweden)
Deadline: 10-Feb-2026 The Swedish Research Council Research Project Grant Program funds independent, high-quality research projects led by individual researchers based in Sweden. Grants support flexible research design, methods, and implementation for 1–4 years, starting January 2027, with … [Read more...] about Apply for Research Project Grant Program (Sweden)
RFPs: Indo-French Emerging Project Partnerships Programme
Deadline: 28-Feb-2026 The Indo-French Emerging Project Partnerships Programme (2026) is a bilateral funding initiative by India’s Department of Science and Technology (DST) and France’s Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs. It provides up to Rs. 45 Lakhs (€50,000) to support international … [Read more...] about RFPs: Indo-French Emerging Project Partnerships Programme
Entries open for Frontiers of Knowledge Awards (19th Edition)
Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Awards recognize world-class research and artistic creation across eight diverse categories, including Basic Sciences, Climate Change, and Music. The 19th edition offers €400,000 per category for contributions of singular impact, … [Read more...] about Entries open for Frontiers of Knowledge Awards (19th Edition)
Request for Applications: J. C. Bose Grant Program (India)
Deadline: 10-Feb-2026 The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has launched the J. C. Bose Grant to recognize and support active senior scientists and engineers in India for outstanding research performance and contributions across all domains of science and engineering. Purpose and … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: J. C. Bose Grant Program (India)
Submissions Open: Fulbright Foreign Student Program (Philippines)
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 The Fulbright Foreign Student Program Philippines supports Filipino citizens to pursue master’s or doctoral studies, or non-degree doctoral dissertation research, in the United States. The fully funded program covers tuition, travel, living expenses, and health insurance, with … [Read more...] about Submissions Open: Fulbright Foreign Student Program (Philippines)
Call for Proposals: African Poetry Digital Humanities Grant 2026
Deadline: 23-Jan-2026 The Andrew Mellon Foundation’s African Poetry Digital Humanities Grant offers $10,000 to scholars and researchers to advance digital humanities research focused on African Poetry. The grant supports projects using digital tools and the African Poetry Digital Portal to explore … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: African Poetry Digital Humanities Grant 2026
Call for Funding: Working Groups Programme (South Africa)
Deadline: 29-Jan-2026 The NIHSS Working Groups Programme offers South African academics in Humanities and Social Sciences funding of up to R100,000 to support research, collaboration, and scholarly outputs across ten thematic areas, including digital humanities, climate, arts, indigenous languages, … [Read more...] about Call for Funding: Working Groups Programme (South Africa)
Open Call: KWI International Fellowship Program
Deadline: 28-Feb-2026 The KWI Fellowship Programme supports outstanding postdoctoral researchers in the humanities worldwide by offering funding, research infrastructure, and an interdisciplinary academic environment in Germany, with a strong focus on innovative, internationally oriented research … [Read more...] about Open Call: KWI International Fellowship Program
Apply for the Resistance Song Residency Program
Deadline: 10-Jan-2026 The Resistance Song Residency, organized by SODAS 2123 in Vilnius, Lithuania, is a three-month program for sound artists, visual and performance artists, humanities researchers, and activists. Participants explore how song, sound, and performance act as tools for resistance, … [Read more...] about Apply for the Resistance Song Residency Program
Call for Applications: Onassis Foundation Scholarships (Greece)
Deadline: 28-Feb-2026 The Onassis Foundation Scholarships support up to 80 postgraduate and doctoral students committed to academic excellence and social impact. The programme funds studies in Greece or abroad across humanities, sciences, engineering, technology and health fields, … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Onassis Foundation Scholarships (Greece)
Call for Proposals: Explore Institutional Grants for Advancing Gender Equity
Deadline: 30-Dec-2025 Explore Institutional Grants support universities and research institutions in Southeast Asia to address systemic gender inequalities in learning, teaching and research through inclusive, evidence-based institutional reforms. Grants of USD 15,000–25,000 are available for … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Explore Institutional Grants for Advancing Gender Equity
Scheme of Grant-in-Aid for Professional Associations/Organisations of Social Scientists in India
Deadline: 31-Dec-2025 The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) invites applications from registered professional associations, companies, and trusts engaged in socio-economic research for its Development Grant for FY 2025–2026. Funding of up to ₹8,00,000 per year is … [Read more...] about Scheme of Grant-in-Aid for Professional Associations/Organisations of Social Scientists in India
Second Call for Compact Research Grant Program
Deadline: 06-Jan-2026 The ReCIPE Compact Research Grants support policy-focused research on how economic growth and public policies influence conflict and peace in low- and middle-income countries. Grants of £10,000–£25,000 fund rigorous, economics-grounded projects that deliver … [Read more...] about Second Call for Compact Research Grant Program
RFAs: Carlsberg Foundation Interdisciplinary Research Centres (Denmark)
Deadline: 01-Mar-2026 The Carlsberg Foundation Interdisciplinary Research Centre Grant funds large-scale, cross-disciplinary research centres that unite the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences to address complex global challenges. Grants of up to DKK 50 million support … [Read more...] about RFAs: Carlsberg Foundation Interdisciplinary Research Centres (Denmark)
Call for Entries: Youth for Tech Futures Fellowship Program (India)
Deadline: 15-Dec-2025 The YTF Fellowship invites youth across India (ages 18–27) to join a fully funded 4-month research program exploring emerging technology, society, and digital futures. Fellows undergo hybrid academic training, hands-on community research, and collaborative publication work … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Youth for Tech Futures Fellowship Program (India)
Request for Proposals: General Research Grant Program
Deadline: 28-May-2026 The Gerda Henkel Stiftung offers its General Research Grant Program to support high-quality research projects and individual scholarships in the historical humanities. Funding covers personnel, travel, materials, and research-related costs, with specialized scholarships for … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: General Research Grant Program
Carlsberg Foundation Grants for Science Communication Projects
Deadline: 01-Mar-2026 The Carlsberg Foundation is offering major Science Communication Grants to support high-quality communication of basic research to non-scientific audiences. Projects can receive DKK 200,000–3,000,000 for up to three years and must involve collaboration with qualified … [Read more...] about Carlsberg Foundation Grants for Science Communication Projects
Applications open for Sound Art Residency Program
Deadline: 18-Jan-2026 The Sound Art Residency Program at the musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac supports artists from Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas to develop innovative sound-based works that preserve intangible heritage. Artists receive a fixed grant of €8,000 plus production … [Read more...] about Applications open for Sound Art Residency Program
Request for Proposals: Student Mini Grant Program
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026 The Algalita Marine Research and Education Student Mini Grant Program provides $500 grants to support youth-led projects addressing the root causes of plastic pollution. Open to students aged 11–25, the program funds creative, community-based solutions and includes mentorship, … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Student Mini Grant Program
Nansen EDU – Norwegian–Ukrainian Cooperation in Higher Education
Deadline: 02-Mar-2026 The Nansen EDU – Norwegian–Ukrainian Cooperation in Higher Education program invites Norwegian and Ukrainian higher education institutions to submit grant applications for collaborative projects. The initiative aims to strengthen Ukrainian higher education through improved … [Read more...] about Nansen EDU – Norwegian–Ukrainian Cooperation in Higher Education
Call for Applications: Humanities Research Fellowship Program
Deadline: 05-Jan-2026 The NYU Abu Dhabi Humanities Research Fellowship (HRF) invites early-career scholars to apply for a residential postdoctoral fellowship focused on the Arab world for the 2026–27 academic year. Fellows receive research support, housing, a stipend, and the opportunity to … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Humanities Research Fellowship Program
Call for Applications: Doctoral Research Grants Program
Deadline: 01-Apr-2026 The Al Qasimi Foundation Research Grants support scholars conducting applied research relevant to Ras Al Khaimah and the UAE, including doctoral candidates, faculty, and early-stage projects. Funding covers fieldwork, travel, accommodation, living costs, and research support, … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Doctoral Research Grants Program
Call for Short-Term Research and Evidence Syntheses in Education (Pakistan)
Deadline: 17-Dec-2025 The Data and Research in Education — Research Consortium (DARE-RC) invites proposals for research studies and scoping papers/evidence syntheses in education and social sciences. Grants support national and international universities, NGOs, think tanks, and collaborative … [Read more...] about Call for Short-Term Research and Evidence Syntheses in Education (Pakistan)
RFAs: British Art-Event Support Grant Program
Deadline: 31-Jan-2026 The Paul Mellon Centre offers the British Art-Event Support Grant to assist organisations hosting events in British art or architectural history. Grants cover costs such as venue hire, speaker fees, accessibility tools, and student participation, with a maximum award of … [Read more...] about RFAs: British Art-Event Support Grant Program
Call for Entries: Lesia Ukraїnka Fellowship Programme
Deadline: 16-Jan-2026 The Institute for Human Sciences (IWM) offers the Lesia Ukraїnka Fellowship for scholars in the humanities and social sciences, prioritizing research connected to Ukraine, feminism, literary history, anti-imperialism, and disability studies. Fellowships provide … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Lesia Ukraїnka Fellowship Programme
Call for Submissions: Sustaining Ukrainian Scholarship
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026 The SUS Programme, jointly offered by the Centre for Advanced Study Sofia (CAS Sofia) and New Europe College Bucharest (NEC), supports postdoctoral scholars from regions affected by Russia’s war against Ukraine. Fellows can spend one or two semesters in Bucharest or Sofia, … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: Sustaining Ukrainian Scholarship
Second Edition of the Arab Alliances Initiative for Scientific Research and Innovation
Deadline: 31-Dec-2025 The Second Edition of the Arab Alliances Initiative invites Arab research teams to submit proposals in agriculture, energy, emerging technologies, health, and social sciences. Funded projects receive US$30,000–100,000 over two years, aiming to strengthen Arab research … [Read more...] about Second Edition of the Arab Alliances Initiative for Scientific Research and Innovation
Submissions open for Józef Tischner Fellowship Program (Poland)
Deadline: 10-Feb-2026 The Institute for Human Sciences (IWM) invites Polish scholars in the humanities and social sciences to apply for the Józef Tischner Fellowship Program. Fellowships provide 4-month research stays in Vienna with monthly stipends up to EUR 3,300, office space, and full academic … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Józef Tischner Fellowship Program (Poland)
Call for Entries: Jan Patočka Fellowship Program
Deadline: 10-Feb-2026 The Jan Patočka Fellowship Program by the Institute for Human Sciences (IWM), Vienna, supports emerging scholars in the humanities and social sciences exploring themes tied to philosophy, modernity, colonialism, Europe, and contemporary societal issues. Fellows receive a fully … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Jan Patočka Fellowship Program
Call for Submissions: Barrande Fellowship Programme (Czech Republic and France)
Deadline: 29-Jan-2026 The Barrande Fellowship and Exchange Mobility Programme enables Ph.D. students from the Czech Republic and France to gain international research experience through cotutelle (dual-degree) or short-term research stays. The initiative spans all scientific fields, promotes … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: Barrande Fellowship Programme (Czech Republic and France)
Call for Entries: Advanced Academia Fellowship Program (Bulgaria)
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026 The Center for Plant Conservation invites graduate students to apply for its Plant Conservation Fellowship Program, supporting research on rare and endangered plants in the U.S., particularly in the Carolinas and Southeastern regions. Fellows receive up to $4,500 annually, … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Advanced Academia Fellowship Program (Bulgaria)
Social Relevance of the Humanities for International Scholars Fellowship Programme
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026 The Centre for Advanced Study Sofia (CAS Sofia) invites postdoctoral international scholars for its Social Relevance of the Humanities Fellowship Programme, offering in-residence fellowships of up to five months. The programme encourages research linking humanities and social … [Read more...] about Social Relevance of the Humanities for International Scholars Fellowship Programme
Call for Applications: GERDA HENKEL Fellowship Programme 2026-2027
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026 The Centre for Advanced Study Sofia (CAS Sofia) invites applications for the Gerda Henkel Fellowship Programme, offering in-residence research opportunities for PhD holders in the humanities and social sciences from selected countries in Eurasia. Fellows receive financial … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: GERDA HENKEL Fellowship Programme 2026-2027
Apply Now: Postdoctoral Fellowship for Research in Japan (Sweden)
Deadline: 06-Jan-2026 The Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research (SSF) invites applications for its Postdoctoral Fellowship Program 2026, offering international researchers the opportunity to conduct 12–24 months of cooperative research in Japan. The fellowship provides airfare, monthly … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Postdoctoral Fellowship for Research in Japan (Sweden)
Apply Now: Major and Minor Research Projects (India)
Deadline: 15-Dec-2025 The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) invites Indian scholars and researchers to apply for Major and Minor Research Projects for 2025–2026. Covering diverse areas such as economics, governance, social sciences, environment, technology, and … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Major and Minor Research Projects (India)
