[February 2026]
We have curated a listing of fellowship opportunities designed to support emerging talent, deepen expertise, and create pathways for impact.
Apply Now: Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship 2026
Deadline: 08-Mar-2026
The INSAIT Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program is a fully funded, in-person research opportunity for high-achieving undergraduate STEM students worldwide. The program offers hands-on research experience in computer science and AI under faculty mentorship in Sofia, Bulgaria, with a stipend, accommodation, and travel support provided…[more]
Open Call for Asia Global Fellowship Program
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
The Asia Global Fellowship Program is a highly selective opportunity for mid-career professionals worldwide who are actively engaged in policy, politics, civil society, or business with a strong focus on Asia-Pacific issues…[more]
CFAs: CRI Immuno-Informatics Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Deadline: 02-Mar-2026
The Cancer Research Institute (CRI) Immuno-Informatics Postdoctoral Fellowship supports early-career scientists seeking interdisciplinary training at the intersection of cancer immunology and data science. The fellowship provides three years of funding, advanced mentorship, and computational training to drive hypothesis-driven basic or translational cancer immunology research. The program is open globally and emphasizes innovative computational and “omics” approaches with high impact potential…[more]
Call for Entries: International Fellowships Programme
Deadline: 11-Mar-2026
The International Fellowships Programme supports outstanding early career researchers to launch independent research careers by gaining international experience in the UK…[more]
CFAs: CRI Immuno-Informatics Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Deadline: 02-Mar-2026
The Cancer Research Institute (CRI) Immuno-Informatics Postdoctoral Fellowship supports early-career scientists seeking interdisciplinary training at the intersection of cancer immunology and data science. The fellowship provides three years of funding, advanced mentorship, and computational training to drive hypothesis-driven basic or translational cancer immunology research. The program is open globally and emphasizes innovative computational and “omics” approaches with high impact potential…[more]
Apply Now: CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Deadline: 02-Mar-2026
The CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship Program supports outstanding early-career scientists conducting immunology research with direct relevance to cancer. The program provides three years of competitive funding, professional development, and access to an international research network to help fellows launch independent scientific careers. Fellowships are open globally and emphasize high-impact, discovery-driven cancer immunology research…[more]
Applications open for Lester Fellowship Program
Deadline: 13-Feb-2026
The Anthony Lester Fellowships support early-career lawyers and law students to undertake practical, full-time human rights or rule of law fieldwork abroad. Each fellowship offers a $25,000 stipend for a minimum three-month project that is realistic, career-enhancing, and distinct from the applicant’s own country or prior experience. Fellows present their work at Bard College and may engage with experts linked to Anthony Lester’s legislative legacy…[more]
Submit Applications for NIAS Safe Haven Fellowship
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
The SAFE Haven Fellowship for Scholars at Risk, hosted by the Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study (NIAS), provides a five-month fully supported academic refuge for researchers, journalists, writers, and artists facing threats or displacement. The fellowship offers a secure environment, monthly stipend, research facilities, and academic community access to help fellows maintain professional continuity and academic freedom…[more]
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 aligned with KWI’s thematic agenda…[more]
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 sciences to contemporary global challenges, with financial support, accommodation, access to resources, and participation in CAS academic activities…[more]
Apply Now: Oskar Morgenstern Fellowship Program
Deadline: 15-Mar-2026
The Mercatus Center Oskar Morgenstern Fellowship Program offers up to $2,250 in funding and academic engagement opportunities for graduate students, scholars, and practitioners interested in political economy and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. The fellowship combines online seminar-based colloquia with mentorship and networking across Austrian, Virginia, and Bloomington schools of political economy. Applicants from any discipline and country are eligible if their work focuses on AI or emerging technologies…[more]
Apply for Frédéric Bastiat Fellowship Program
Deadline: 15-Mar-2026
The Frédéric Bastiat Fellowship Program by the Mercatus Center offers graduate students worldwide a funded opportunity to study political economy through the Austrian, Virginia, and Bloomington schools of thought. Fellows participate in expert-led colloquia, receive up to $5,000 in support, and join a global academic network focused on policy-relevant research…[more]
Applications open for Innovative Entrepreneurs Program 2026
Deadline: 14-Feb-2026
Eisenhower Fellowships (EF) invites applications for the 2026 Innovative Entrepreneurs Program, targeting international entrepreneurs aged 32–45 who lead socially impactful for-profit ventures. The fellowship combines intensive domestic and international engagement, project development, and collaboration within EF’s global network of over 2,500 Fellows. Eligible candidates are selected based on leadership track record, potential for societal impact, and commitment to cross-border dialogue and lifelong engagement with EF…[more]
Applications open for CYD Doctoral Fellowships
Deadline: 25-Feb-2026
The CYD Doctoral Fellowships provide up to four years of full financial, academic, and institutional support for PhD candidates conducting cyber-defence research in Switzerland. The program focuses on security, privacy, digital trust, AI-driven data analysis, information sharing, and the protection of cyber and cyber-physical systems. Fellows gain salary support, research funding, and international exposure while collaborating with CYD Campus researchers and Swiss higher education institutions…[more]
Entries open for CYD Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships
Deadline: 25-Feb-2026
The CYD Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships support outstanding postdoctoral researchers conducting high-impact cyber-defence and data-science projects in Switzerland. The program funds up to two years of research, provides salary contributions, equipment funding and conference support, and requires collaboration with the CYD Campus and a Swiss higher education institution. Excellence, innovation and relevance to Swiss cyber-defence are the core selection criteria…[more]
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 supported 5-month research residency between September 2026 and June 2027 with a monthly stipend. Applications close on 10 February 2026…[more]
Apply for IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowship Program
Deadline: 30-May-2026
The IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowship supports postgraduate students from developing countries to pursue a PhD in mathematical sciences within their home country or another developing country. The fellowship provides up to USD 10,000 per year for tuition, travel, housing, and living expenses, with funding for up to four years. Nominations are made by professional mathematicians, and candidates must demonstrate strong academic records and commitment to a career in research and teaching…[more]
Open Call for Sakharov Fellowship Programme
Deadline: 15-Feb-2026
The European Parliament Sakharov Fellowship provides up to 14 human rights defenders from non-EU countries with a two-week intensive training in Brussels and another EU location. The program focuses on capacity-building, advocacy skills, and networking, enabling participants to better promote and protect human rights in their countries. The fellowship covers travel, accommodation, and living expenses, with applications closing 15 February 2026…[more]
Apply Now: ICGEB Fellowships for Scientists in Biosecurity
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
The ICGEB Fellowships for Scientists in Biosecurity offer early-career researchers from OECD/DAC countries a hands-on training opportunity in life sciences and biosecurity at ICGEB laboratories in Italy, India, South Africa, and China. Fellowships focus on molecular detection, pathogen surveillance, vaccine development, synthetic biology, AI in biotech, and dual-use research, with stipends, travel, and accommodation provided. Applications require pre-confirmation with host laboratories, submission of project proposals, and evaluation based on scientific excellence and career impact…[more]
Deeptech Enterprise Fellowships – Accelerator for Spinouts and Startups (UK, Ireland)
Deadline: 16-Feb-2026
The Deeptech Enterprise Fellowships Programme empowers UK and Irish university researchers and recent graduates to become successful technology entrepreneurs. Fellows receive up to £75,000 in funding, 15 days of structured training, personalized coaching, and mentoring to develop spinouts or startups based on protectable technology innovations. The programme focuses on business modelling, finance, strategy, marketing, and network building, with lifetime access to a community of entrepreneurs and investors…[more]
Open Call for Bioinoculants SMART Fellowships Programme
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
The ICGEB Bioinoculants SMART Fellowships Programme supports mobility of researchers in agri-food biotechnology, focusing on bio-fertilisers, bio-pesticides, bio-inoculants, and microbiome-based solutions. Fellowships provide 3–9 months of funding, covering stipend, travel, health insurance, and optional bench fees, with strong emphasis on collaboration between home and host laboratories. Applications close 31 March 2026, 23:59 CET and require CVs, identification, and host lab confirmation…[more]
Call for Submissions: Biotechnet PhD Fellowships Programme
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
The ICGEB PhD Fellowship for East African Scientists offers fully funded doctoral training in life sciences at leading international research hubs in Italy, India, and South Africa. Eligible candidates receive a monthly stipend, tuition coverage, health insurance, travel support, and the opportunity to earn a PhD awarded by internationally recognized universities…[more]
Submissions open for Biotechnet SMART Fellowships Programme
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
The ICGEB Biotechnet SMART Fellowships Programme supports research mobility for scientists in Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda, enabling 3–9 month research visits in host laboratories across East Africa. Fellowships cover stipend, international travel, health insurance, and bench fees, with a strong emphasis on collaboration between home and host institutions. Applications close 31 March 2026, 23:59 CET and require prior confirmation from both laboratories, detailed CVs, and a valid ID…[more]
RFPs: ICGEB-AICAD Short Term Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
The African Institute for Capacity Development–ICGEB Postdoctoral Fellowship offers African scientists a fully funded six-month research placement at ICGEB laboratories in Italy, India, or South Africa. The program supports advanced training in biotechnology and related fields, providing a competitive stipend, travel, health insurance, and visa cost coverage…[more]
Submissions open for IBRO Exchange Fellowship Program
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026
The International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) invites applications for its Exchange Fellowship Program, enabling PhD students and early-career postdoctoral fellows in neuroscience to conduct international laboratory visits. The program provides funding for travel, living expenses, and research costs, with duration and grant amounts varying by region, and aims to broaden skills, foster collaboration, and strengthen global neuroscience research networks…[more]
Apply Now: International Climate Protection Fellowship Program
Deadline: 10-Feb-2026
The International Climate Protection Fellowship Program, funded by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, supports mid-career and emerging professionals to implement a research-based climate protection or resource conservation project during a one-year stay in Germany. The fellowship offers monthly funding of up to €3,000, language training, mobility support, and extensive professional networking opportunities, with applications submitted through a German host institution…[more]
Open Call for Arturo Falaschi Short-term PhD Fellowships Program
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
The ICGEB Short-term Pre-doctoral Fellowship supports collaborative research between scientists from ICGEB Member States and ICGEB laboratories in Trieste (Italy), New Delhi (India), and Cape Town (South Africa). The fellowship funds research stays of 1–12 months, covering monthly stipends, travel, insurance, and visa-related costs…[more]
Call for Submissions: Arturo Falaschi PhD Fellowships Programme
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
The ICGEB PhD Fellowships Programme provides fully funded doctoral research opportunities for eligible international students at ICGEB laboratories in Trieste, New Delhi, and Cape Town. The programme covers monthly stipends, tuition fees, travel, insurance, and visa costs for a three-year PhD with a possible one-year extension…[more]
Apply for Arturo Falaschi SMART Fellowships Programme
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
The ICGEB SMART Fellowship Programme enables early-career scientists to conduct research in a laboratory located in an ICGEB Member State other than their own. The fellowship provides funding for travel, health insurance, and subsistence, and aims to enhance skills, promote collaboration, and advance scientific careers through short-term mobility of three to nine months…[more]
RFAs: Arturo Falaschi Short-term Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
The ICGEB Short-term Postdoctoral Fellowships fund 1–6 month collaborative research visits at ICGEB laboratories in Italy, India, or South Africa for early-career life scientists from ICGEB Member States. The programme provides a monthly stipend, travel, health insurance, and visa cost reimbursement, with applications submitted online in collaboration with an ICGEB Group Leader…[more]
Apply Now: Arturo Falaschi Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
The ICGEB Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme supports early-career life science researchers with funded postdoctoral positions in Italy, India, and South Africa. It offers competitive stipends, research support, and access to world-class laboratories for up to three years, starting 1 October 2026…[more]
Second Call for Innovation Studies for the Development of Generative AI Models
Deadline: February 25, 2026
The FFPlus initiative has opened an important opportunity for SMEs and start-ups across Europe to advance their work in generative artificial intelligence by gaining access to powerful high-performance computing resources…[more]
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 support, accommodation, access to resources, and participation in CAS’s scholarly community for periods of up to five months…[more]
Call for Applications: Balzan PhD Fellowships
Deadline: 31 December 2027
The Australian National University has announced its Balzan PhD Fellowships to expand the horizons of restorative justice research in all regions of the planet, including Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Oceania, and right across Asia…[more]
CFAs: United Nations-Nippon Foundation Strategic Needs Fellowship Program
Deadline: 22-Mar-2026
The UN–Nippon Foundation Strategic Needs Fellowship and Ocean Governance Fellowship for SIDS support government officials from developing countries to strengthen ocean governance and implementation of UNCLOS. The 2026 programme offers a customized 3–4 month training at UN Headquarters in New York, focusing on SDG 14, climate resilience, biodiversity, and sustainable blue economies…[more]
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 professional development while allowing scholars to remain embedded in their home regions…[more]
CFAs: Tejumola Olaniyan Creative Writers-in-Residence Fellowship Program (Africa)
Deadline: 01-Mar-2026
The Africa Institute at Global Studies University offers the Tejumola Olaniyan Creative Writers-in-Residence Fellowship, supporting writers whose work engages with Africa and its diaspora. Fellows receive a three-month residency in Sharjah, UAE, with a total grant of 50,000 AED covering accommodation, airfare, visa support, and a stipend. The fellowship welcomes novelists, poets, playwrights, and scriptwriters, supporting both emerging and established voices…[more]
Apply for CivicHive Civic Tech Fellowship Programme
Deadline: 11-Feb-2026
The CivicHive Civic Tech Fellowship identifies and supports emerging civic tech leaders across West Africa. Fellows work on solutions that responsibly use technology to strengthen civic spaces, improve access to services, and drive public impact. The programme offers mentorship, technical support, funding, and opportunities for regional networking and early scaling of tested solutions…[more]
RFAs: The Club of Rome Communications Fellowship Programme
Deadline: 20-Feb-2026
The Club of Rome Communications Fellowship 2026–2027 is a paid, remote fellowship for early-career communications professionals from Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. The fellowship offers hands-on experience in science and sustainability communications, a modest stipend, work-related travel support, and one in-person team meeting. Two fellows will support global communications activities from 1 July 2026 to 31 January 2027…[more]
The HPC Community Fund for Wellbeing and Quality of Life (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 09-Mar-2026
The HPC Community Fund provides multi-year grant funding to community groups working to improve wellbeing and quality of life in areas affected by changes related to HPC…[more]
RFAs: Riley’s Way Foundation Call for Kindness (C4K) Fellowship Program (US)
Deadline: 01-Mar-2026
The Call for Kindness (C4K) Fellowship by Riley’s Way Foundation empowers young leaders aged 13–23 to design and lead social impact projects that foster kindness, empathy, and community. Fellows receive up to $5,000 in startup funding, mentorship, coaching, virtual skill-building, and an in-person leadership retreat to develop projects addressing food insecurity, equity, civil discourse, animal well-being, performing arts, and more…[more]
Request for Applications: Fonds BJP Fellowship Programme (Netherlands)
Deadline: 16-Mar-2026
The Fonds BJP Fellowship at the Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study (NIAS) offers Dutch-speaking journalists a five-month residency to develop in-depth projects such as books, documentaries, podcasts, or multimedia productions. Fellows gain access to academic seminars, research infrastructure, and a collaborative interdisciplinary environment while receiving a monthly stipend of €3,500. Applications are submitted in Dutch, and candidates must be able to participate actively in institute life…[more]
Call for Proposals for National Postdoctoral Fellowship – India
Deadline: 17-Feb-2026
The Anusandhan National Research Foundation – National Postdoctoral Fellowship (NPDF) 2026 is designed to identify and empower young researchers in India. It emphasizes frontier scientific and engineering research, enabling fellows to pursue independent projects and contribute to high-impact scientific advancements. The fellowship combines financial support, mentorship, and research infrastructure to foster innovation. Key benefits include: monthly stipend of ₹80,000 plus HRA, annual research grant of ₹2 lakh, annual overheads of ₹1 lakh, two-year fellowship duration…[more]
Apply for ANRF National Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme (India)
Deadline: 17-Feb-2026
The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) National Postdoctoral Fellowship (NPDF) supports motivated young researchers to pursue frontier research in science and engineering. Fellowships provide ₹80,000/month plus HRA, an annual research grant of ₹2 lakh, and overheads of ₹1 lakh, for a duration of two years. Applicants must hold or have submitted a Ph.D., M.D., or M.S., be under 35 years of age, and adhere to mentor supervision limits…[more]
Applications open for Bhumi Fellowship Program (India)
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
The Bhumi Fellowship Program is a two-year paid initiative in India designed to develop young leaders who can drive systemic change in education. Fellows gain hands-on experience with schools, grassroots organizations, and policymakers while receiving structured learning, mentorship, and a monthly grant of ₹25,500…[more]
Apply for Early Career Fellowship Program (UK)
Deadline: 19-Feb-2026
The Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowship 2026 provides three-year research grants for early-career academics in the UK to complete a significant piece of publishable work. The program offers tiered salary support alongside £6,000 in annual research expenses, prioritizing researchers who have not yet held a permanent academic post…[more]
Apply for LEO Foundation Dr Abildgaard Fellowship Program (Denmark)
Deadline: 19-Mar-2026
The LEO Foundation Dr Abildgaard Fellowship Program provides DKK 12 million over five years to support emerging research leaders establishing or expanding independent skin research groups in Denmark. The fellowship funds ambitious basic, translational, epidemiological, and clinical research focused on advancing skin biology, skin disease understanding, and improved diagnostics and treatments…[more]
NXTHVN Creative Fellowship for Artist in US
Deadline: 02-Mar-2026
The NXTHVN Creative Fellowship is a year-long immersive program supporting emerging artists in developing their craft, expanding creative networks, and engaging with a dynamic, multidisciplinary community. Fellows receive mentorship, professional development opportunities, and resources to experiment, refine their practice, and contribute to the broader creative ecosystem…[more]
10th Edition of the Green Hub Northeast India Fellowship 2025-26
Deadline: 28-Feb-2026
The Green Hub Northeast India Fellowship 2025–2026 is a one-year residential program for youth from Northeast India and North Bengal who want to drive environmental and social change through visual storytelling. The fellowship trains participants in video-based documentation, community engagement, and sustainability advocacy to amplify local voices and conservation efforts…[more]
USA Program for Innovative Entrepreneurs 2026
Deadline: 14-Feb-2026
Eisenhower Fellowships (EF) invites applications for the 2026 USA Program for Innovative Entrepreneurs, a leadership fellowship designed to inspire American entrepreneurs to drive positive social impact and global collaboration. The program combines domestic and international travel, professional development, and project-focused engagements to foster innovative leadership and cross-cultural partnerships. Eligible candidates are U.S. entrepreneurs aged 32–45 with a track record of success and commitment to lifelong engagement with EF’s mission…[more]
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 integration, supporting both doctoral and postdoctoral candidates…[more]
Entries open for Advanced Academia Pforzheimer Senior Fellowship Program – Bulgaria
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
The Advanced Academia Pforzheimer Senior Fellowship Program at CAS Sofia invites established Bulgarian researchers to conduct high-level scientific research without disciplinary restrictions. Fellows receive €1,000 per month for five months and gain access to seminars, library resources, and an intellectually stimulating environment…[more]
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, conduct research in botanical gardens, and contribute to vital conservation efforts…[more]
Apply for Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (India)
Deadline: 06-Mar-2026
The Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) Program 2027 offers Indian secondary school teachers a fully funded six-week professional development program at a U.S. university. Administered by the United States-India Educational Foundation and sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, the program focuses on strengthening teaching practice, leadership skills, and global educational engagement. Only two teachers from India will be selected through a competitive, merit-based process…[more]
