Social Sciences

Empowering Researchers under the GTCR-MENA Programme 2026

Deadline: 16-Apr-2026 The GTCR-MENA programme, supported by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), provides funding for scientists in selected Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries to strengthen research capacity, scientific collaboration, and … [Read more...] about Empowering Researchers under the GTCR-MENA Programme 2026

Applications open for Interdisciplinary Residencies Program

Deadline: 31-May-2026 The Oak Spring Garden Foundation is accepting applications for its 2027 Interdisciplinary Residencies Program, offering artists, writers, scholars, and conservation scientists dedicated time and space to pursue creative or research projects. Residents work in a … [Read more...] about Applications open for Interdisciplinary Residencies Program

Call for Exploratory Networks within Humanities and Social Sciences

Deadline: 15-Apr-2026 NordForsk is funding up to 22 Nordic exploratory research networks in the humanities and social sciences. The call offers up to NOK 1.5 million per project for up to three years, with a total budget of NOK 33 million. Consortia must include research-performing organisations … [Read more...] about Call for Exploratory Networks within Humanities and Social Sciences

Apply for African Scholarship Programme 2027

Deadline: 06-Apr-2026 The Nordic Africa Institute African Scholarship Programme supports early-career researchers based in Africa in Social Sciences and Humanities. Scholars receive up to 90 days of research residency in Uppsala, Sweden, with financial support including airfare, accommodation, … [Read more...] about Apply for African Scholarship Programme 2027

Call for Entries: Young Explorers Program (Canada)

Deadline: 15-Mar-2026 The Young Explorers Program 2026 offers selected participants a funded expedition sailing from Reykjavík, Iceland to Greenland from June 28 to July 10, 2026. Participants conduct scientific, social science, or arts-based projects aligned with the United Nations Sustainable … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Young Explorers Program (Canada)

Call for Nominations: Max Crawford Medal Award (Australia)

Deadline: 29-Mar-2026 AI Snippet Summary:The Max Crawford Medal Award recognises early-career scholars in the humanities whose published work significantly contributes to public understanding of their discipline. The award evaluates scholarly excellence, cultural impact, and diverse … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Max Crawford Medal Award (Australia)

Open Call: Humanities Travelling Fellowships Program (Australia)

Deadline: 29-Mar-2026 The Humanities Travelling Fellowships Program provides funding of up to AUD 4,000 to support early career researchers in the humanities for overseas research essential to their projects and professional development. Fellowships cover travel, accommodation, … [Read more...] about Open Call: Humanities Travelling Fellowships Program (Australia)

Call for Submissions: John Mulvaney Fellowship Program (Australia)

Deadline: 29-Mar-2026 The John Mulvaney Fellowship Program supports early career researchers and PhD students in the humanities to undertake research, archival work, or field studies that advance knowledge and professional development. Fellows receive AUD 4,000 to cover travel, … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: John Mulvaney Fellowship Program (Australia)

Call for Applications: The Publication Subsidy Scheme (Australia)

Deadline: 29-Mar-2026 The Australian Academy of the Humanities (AAH) is inviting applications for its 2026 Publication Subsidy Scheme, offering early career researchers up to $3,000 to cover publication costs for scholarly humanities works. The scheme supports a wide range of humanities … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: The Publication Subsidy Scheme (Australia)

Call for Research Proposals on Community Forest Governance Program (Nepal)

Deadline: 02-Mar-2026 The Just Nepal Foundation is inviting research proposals to assess good governance practices of 31 Community Forest User Groups (CFUGs) in Helambu Rural Municipality, Sindhupalchok. Bachelor’s and Master’s students or recent graduates in social sciences and related fields can … [Read more...] about Call for Research Proposals on Community Forest Governance Program (Nepal)

RFPs: Pau Casals UNESCO Chair Research Grant Program

Deadline: 12-Apr-2026 The Pau Casals UNESCO Chair Research Grant Program 2026 provides €2,000 to support early-stage research projects exploring music, culture, peace, democracy, and human rights. Open to applicants of any nationality, the program supports university-linked research … [Read more...] about RFPs: Pau Casals UNESCO Chair Research Grant Program

Dennis Schuman Charitable Foundation Grant Program (United States)

Deadline: 01-May-2026 The Dennis Schuman Charitable Foundation provides grant funding to qualified Jewish nonprofit organizations in the United States. Eligible applicants must be recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and use funds exclusively for charitable, … [Read more...] about Dennis Schuman Charitable Foundation Grant Program (United States)

Call for Applications: The Fulbright Specialist Program (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 The Fulbright Specialist Program provides short-term (14–42 day) grants for U.S. academics and professionals to complete educational and capacity-building projects abroad. Funded by the U.S. Department of State, the program supports institutional partnerships, knowledge … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: The Fulbright Specialist Program (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

Open Call for James Buchanan Fellowship Program

Deadline: 15-Apr-2026 The Mercatus Center’s James Buchanan Fellowship Program offers early-career scholars up to $8,000 to engage with the Austrian, Virginia, and Bloomington schools of political economy. Fellows participate in in-person colloquia at George Mason University, virtual sessions, and … [Read more...] about Open Call for James Buchanan Fellowship Program

RFPs: Generic Call for Proposal HIV/AIDS, Stis, Viral Hepatitis, Tuberculosis (France)

Deadline: 17-Mar-2026 The ANRS MIE has opened the first session of its 2026 biannual call for generic research projects targeting HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections, viral hepatitis, and tuberculosis. Funding supports basic, translational, clinical, and public health research, … [Read more...] about RFPs: Generic Call for Proposal HIV/AIDS, Stis, Viral Hepatitis, Tuberculosis (France)

Call for Entries: SSHRC Impact Awards (Canada)

Deadline: 01-Apr-2026 The SSHRC Impact Awards recognize and fund outstanding research in the social sciences and humanities in Canada. With awards ranging from $50,000 to $100,000, the program celebrates research excellence, societal impact, mentorship, collaboration, and knowledge mobilization, … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: SSHRC Impact Awards (Canada)

CFPs: Leonardo Grants for Scientific Research and Cultural Creation (Spain)

Deadline: 20-Mar-2026 The BBVA Foundation Leonardo Grants support mid-career researchers and cultural creators with a strong record of innovation in science, technology, or culture. Grants of up to €50,000 fund individual, interdisciplinary projects over 12–18 months, encouraging recipients to … [Read more...] about CFPs: Leonardo Grants for Scientific Research and Cultural Creation (Spain)

The Falling Walls Science Breakthrough of the Year in Social Sciences and Humanities

Deadline: 15-Apr-2026 The Falling Walls Science Breakthrough of the Year in Social Sciences and Humanities invites nominations and self-applications from internationally recognised scholars whose research advances understanding of human society and addresses major global challenges. … [Read more...] about The Falling Walls Science Breakthrough of the Year in Social Sciences and Humanities

Call for Proposals: Brunei Australia Awards

Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 The Brunei Australia Awards, funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), provide fully funded postgraduate scholarships for Bruneian citizens and eligible residents to study in Australia starting in 2027. The program supports priority sectors such … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Brunei Australia Awards

Entries open for French Polynesia Australia Awards

Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 The French Polynesia Australia Awards provide 12-month Graduate Diploma or Master’s scholarships for French Polynesian citizens to study in Australia in 2027. Scholarships cover tuition, travel, living expenses, and academic support, focusing on leadership development, … [Read more...] about Entries open for French Polynesia Australia Awards

Call for Applications: re:constitution Fellowship Program

Deadline: 05-Mar-2026 The re:constitution Fellowship is a Europe-wide programme supporting early- and mid-career scholars and practitioners working on democracy and the rule of law. Running from October 2026 to July 2027, the Fellowship offers funded mobility tracks, … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: re:constitution Fellowship Program

Request for Applications: Fulbright Foreign Student Program (Lebanon)

Deadline: 04-May-2026 The Fulbright Foreign Student Program 2027–2028 in Lebanon offers fully funded graduate study opportunities in the United States for academically strong and leadership-oriented Lebanese students. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and administered by … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Fulbright Foreign Student Program (Lebanon)

Call for Submissions: Polar Knowledge Canada Scholarship

Deadline: 27-Feb-2026 The Polar Knowledge Canada Scholarship offers $10,000 in funding to doctoral students conducting Northern and Arctic research in Canada using interdisciplinary approaches. Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents enrolled full-time in PhD programs, the scholarship … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: Polar Knowledge Canada Scholarship

Request for Applications: POLAR Antarctic Scholarship (Canada)

Deadline: 27-Feb-2026 The POLAR Antarctic Scholarship by Polar Knowledge Canada provides $10,000 annually to support Master’s and PhD students conducting interdisciplinary, graduate-level research directly connected to Antarctica. The scholarship is open to Canadian citizens and permanent … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: POLAR Antarctic Scholarship (Canada)

Apply Now: Columbia Global Emerging Scholars Fellowship Program

Deadline: 19-Mar-2026 The Columbia Global Emerging Scholars Fellowship Program supports early-career displaced and refugee scholars in the humanities and humanistic social sciences. Hosted at Columbia Global Centers, the fellowship offers stipends, mentorship, research support, and … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Columbia Global Emerging Scholars Fellowship Program

Applications open for Postgraduate Research Grant Program in Kenya

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

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

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

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)

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