[April 2026]
Explore a curated list of high-impact research grant opportunities available globally for researchers, NGOs, and academic institutions. These grants support innovative and solution-driven projects across sectors such as health, environment, education, and technology, enabling researchers to advance knowledge, scale ideas, build collaborations, and contribute to global development priorities while gaining funding, visibility, and opportunities to create meaningful impact.
Apply for Open Ocean Research Grant Program
Deadline: 10-May-2026
The Global Fishing Watch Open Ocean Research Grant Program provides funding of up to $20,000 to support research using open ocean data for better governance and sustainability. It is open to global researchers aiming to improve transparency, monitoring, and policy in ocean spaces…[more]
Internet Society Foundation announces Research Grant Program
Deadline: 22-May-2026
The Internet Society Foundation Research Grant Program supports innovative research on the Internet’s societal, environmental, and technological impact. Grants range from US$200,000 to US$500,000 for individuals and organizations worldwide. The programme focuses on inclusive access, sustainability, meaningful connectivity, and building a trustworthy Internet…[more]
Sawfish Conservation Society Small Research Grant 2026
Deadline: 30-April-2026
The Sawfish Conservation Society (SCS) 2026 Small Research Grant offers $1,500 USD to support research promoting sawfish conservation. Open to students, early-career scientists, civil society members, and small NGOs, the grant encourages proposals that advance education, research, and global awareness about sawfish protection…[more]
Advancing Racial Equity in Education Through Research Grants
Deadline: 04-May-2026
The Spencer Foundation Racial Equity Research Grants Program provides funding of up to $75,000 for research addressing racial inequality in education. It supports rigorous, innovative studies across all education levels worldwide to generate actionable insights and advance educational equity…[more]
Open Call: Kurita Research Grant Program 2026
Deadline: 15-May-2026
The Kurita Water and Environment Foundation (KWEF) is inviting young researchers of Asian nationality to apply for the Kurita Research Grant Program 2026. The program offers up to JPY 400,000 per project for research on water-related environmental science and technology, with projects running from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027…[more]
CFPs: Defeat Duchenne Canada Research Grant Programme
Deadline: 28-April-2026
Defeat Duchenne Canada is inviting applications for its Research Grant to support innovative research on Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) aimed at improving health outcomes and quality of life for people living with the condition. The grant supports discovery, translational, supportive, and clinical research, and is open to Canadian and international researchers with eligible institutional affiliations…[more]
Research Grants for Health, Food, and Natural Medicine
Deadline: 20-May-2026
Ekhagastiftelsen funds research and development projects that improve public health through healthier food, organic agriculture, nutrition, natural medicine, complementary healing, and healthier lifestyles. The foundation accepts applications globally from universities, research institutes, foundations, associations, companies, and individuals, with a strong focus on preventive health rather than reactive care…[more]
Request for Proposals: Clinical Cancer Research Grant Program
Deadline: 22-June-2026
The Clinical Cancer Research Grant Program is inviting applications to support innovative, patient-centered interventional clinical trials that improve cancer treatment options and quality of life. The program funds phase I to phase III clinical trials and generally offers up to USD 100,000 per year for up to five years, with a focus on therapy optimization, reducing treatment burden, and early detection or intervention…[more]
Applications open for Research Grant Program
Deadline: 22-May-2026
The Froebel Trust Research Grant provides funding of up to £50,000 for original research projects that advance Froebelian philosophy and approaches in early childhood education for children aged 0–8 years. Eligible applicants include individual researchers and collaborative partnerships worldwide, with a lead organisation required to receive grant funds…[more]
Aurora Research Grants: Empowering Grassroots Humanitarians
Deadline: 31-December-2026
The Aurora Research Grants program, launched by the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative, supports in-depth research on grassroots humanitarians working in conflict-affected and crisis settings worldwide…[more]
Call for Applications: Stephen Tully Research Grant Program
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The Stephen Tully Research Grant Program, launched by the Raptor Research Foundation, provides up to $4,500 to support raptor research and conservation, with a special focus on students and amateur researchers who have limited access to funding…[more]
Open Call for Dean Amadon Research Grant Program
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The Dean Amadon Research Grant Program by the Raptor Research Foundation provides up to $4,500 to support research on the distribution, systematics, and taxonomy of raptors…[more]
Request for Proposals: Kevin Kritz Research Grant Program
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The Kevin Kritz Research Grant Program by the Raptor Research Foundation supports high-quality scientific research focused on eagles and eagle conservation worldwide. The grant offers up to USD 5,000 plus waived publication fees, prioritising merit-based research with clear objectives, sound methods, and publishable outcomes…[more]
RFAs: Stimulating Innovative Research Grant Program
Deadline: 31-August-2026
The Merck Stimulating Innovative Research Grant Program 2026 supports cutting-edge, collaborative research in priority innovation areas shaping the future of science and technology…[more]
John Templeton Foundation Grants for Interdisciplinary Research
Deadline: 14-August-2026
The John Templeton Foundation supports interdisciplinary research and public engagement that inspire awe, wonder, and curiosity about the universe. Its funding encourages intellectual exploration while promoting lives of meaning, purpose, and ethical reflection…[more]
Wildlife Acoustics Grants for Wildlife Research and Conservation
Deadline: 15-May-2026
Wildlife Acoustics provides Product and Travel Grants to support wildlife research, habitat monitoring, and environmental conservation. Grants offer up to $12,000 in equipment or $1,000 for conference travel, prioritizing early-career researchers using Wildlife Acoustics products to study bats, birds, amphibians, and other terrestrial wildlife. The program enhances scientific collaboration and professional visibility…[more]
Entries open for International Computer Science Competition
Deadline: 05-July-2026
The International Computer Science Competition offers students worldwide an opportunity to develop their analytical and problem-solving skills through a globally accessible and research-driven competition…[more]
Request for Proposals: Collaborative Research Grant Programme
Deadline: 30-April-2026
The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), in partnership with COMSTECH, invites applications for its Collaborative Research Grant Programme (CRP)…[more]
Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer Research Grant Program
Deadline: 01-May-2026
The Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer Research Grant Program funds early career scientists conducting biodiversity and conservation research in Africa. The grant provides $150,000 for projects lasting up to three years, supporting research that strengthens African ecosystems, conservation practices, and sustainable biodiversity management…[more]
Open Call: Saving Lives at Birth Research Grants Programme
Deadline: 01-October-2026
This program funds practical research projects to reduce maternal and newborn mortality in low-resource settings. Grants of up to $50,000 support interventions on the day of birth, innovative education and implementation strategies, and collaborative projects in focus countries including Tanzania, Ethiopia, Malawi, Bangladesh, India, and Nepal…[more]
RFPs: ICGEB BiotechNet Collaborative Research Grant Programme
Deadline: 30-April-2026
The ICGEB BiotechNet Collaborative Research Grant Programme funds collaborative projects in biomedical, agricultural, industrial, and bioenergy research that address national and regional priorities…[more]
EREF Research Grants Supporting Sustainable Materials Management
Deadline: 01-May-2026
The Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) offers major private research funding in North America for projects advancing sustainable materials management. Its grants support research on greenhouse gas emissions, emerging contaminants, and materials circularity & recycling, with awards ranging from $15,000 to over $500,000…[more]
Apply Now: Envolve-PhD Health Sciences Research Grants Program
Deadline: 15-June-2026
The Envolve-PhD Health Sciences program provides funding for doctoral students from Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP) to support research, mobility, and scientific production in Health Sciences. Grants of up to €20,000 over 36 months are available, with a focus on research autonomy, international collaboration, and regional impact…[more]
Call for Proposals: SAARC Research Grant Programme
Deadline: 10-May-2026
The SAARC Cultural Centre is inviting academics, scholars, and researchers from SAARC Member States to submit original research proposals under its research grant programme. The grant provides US$3,000 per selected researcher to support studies focused on decolonizing museums, improving curatorial practices, and strengthening the role of museums in preserving and communicating culture in South Asia…[more]
Call for EOIs: Rapid Response Research Grants Program
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
SUMERNET is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for 12 rapid-response research grants under SUMERNET PLUS (Phase 5), offering up to 480,000 SEK per project for initiatives in the Mekong Region. Projects must be completed within 6–12 months and can apply under Capacity Development Grants, Impact Grants, or Innovation Grants, with a strong focus on equitable climate resilience, collaboration, gender inclusion, and practical outcomes…[more]
Pfizer Pediatric Pneumococcal Disease Research Grant (Saudi Arabia)
Deadline: 01-June-2026
Pfizer invites research proposals to study pediatric pneumococcal disease and serotype distribution in Saudi Arabia. Grants of up to $400,000 support surveillance studies using prospective or bidirectional cohort designs, focusing on disease burden, serotype variation, genetic evolution post-vaccination, and antibiotic resistance in children under five…[more]
Request for Proposals: Arctic Research Grant Programme (Denmark)
Deadline: 02-September-2026
The Independent Research Fund Denmark offers up to DKK 5,000,000 to support collaborative Arctic research projects focused on capacity building and community involvement. Projects must include a PhD or postdoctoral researcher and actively engage Arctic communities or Indigenous Peoples. The funding supports high-quality international research that strengthens knowledge and skills within Arctic societies…[more]
Advancing the Science of Engagement in Research Grant Opportunity (US)
Deadline: 28-April-2026
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is funding research to strengthen evidence on effective engagement in research. Grants support studies on measuring engagement, testing engagement approaches, and adapting them across different settings and communities. Funding ranges from $1 million to $1.5 million depending on project type…[more]
Call for Proposals: Research Grant Program (Nepal)
Deadline: 27-April-2026
The Gandaki University Research Centre, Innovation and Invention Centre (RC-II) offers Graduate and Collaborative Research Grants supporting Master’s, PhD, and faculty-led interdisciplinary research in Gandaki Province. Funding ranges from NPR 50,000 to NPR 150,000 for students and up to NPR 1,000,000 for collaborative projects…[more]
SDG-Focused Research, Development and Innovation Grant Program (Philippines)
Deadline: 30-April-2026
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) through the ACHIEVE Framework offers SDG-RDIG grants to support collaborative research and innovation projects aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. The programme provides up to ₱10 million per year for a maximum of 3 years and requires consortia of at least three higher education institutions led by a designated Lead HEI…[more]
British Academy/Leverhulme Small Research Grant Programme (UK)
Deadline: 03-June-2026
The British Academy/Leverhulme Small Research Grants Programme offers up to £10,000 to support humanities and social sciences research projects. It funds direct research costs such as travel, workshops, and research assistance for UK-based postdoctoral or equivalent researchers…[more]
APSA Advancing Research Grants for Early Career Scholars (US)
Deadline: 03-May-2026
The APSA Advancing Research Grant Program provides $2,000–$2,500 to support early career political science scholars working on topics like racial justice, inequality, and LGBTQ+ politics…[more]
Migraine and Women’s Health Research Grant Program (United States)
Deadline: 05-May-2026
The Migraine Competitive Grant Program funds collaborative research and quality improvement projects aimed at improving diagnosis, treatment, and management of migraine in women. Grants up to $200,000 over two years support multidisciplinary initiatives that generate actionable outcomes and advance women’s migraine care…[more]
Research Grant Program in Humanities and Social Sciences (Japan)
Deadline: 11-May-2026
The Research Grant Program supports students and early-career researchers in Japan to conduct innovative research in humanities and social sciences with a global perspective. Grants of up to 800,000 yen are awarded for one-year projects focused on international understanding and human–nature coexistence…[more]
Call for Proposals: Green Research Grant Program (Denmark)
Deadline: 2-June-2026
The Independent Research Fund Denmark offers the Green Research Grant Program to support interdisciplinary research collaborations across major scientific fields. Grants of up to DKK 5,000,000 are available for projects lasting up to five years…[more]
Clinical and Independent Research Grant Program (Denmark)
Deadline: 02-June-2026
The Clinical and Independent Research Grant Program supports collaborative research projects led by an applicant and a Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI), aiming to advance high-quality, internationally competitive research through coordinated teamwork and well-defined research questions…[more]
Call for EOIs: Ageing Well Research Grant Program (Australia)
Deadline: 21-April-2026
The Australian General Practice Research Foundation is inviting applications for the Ageing Well Research Grant Program to support GP-led research in ageing, aged care, and end-of-life care in Australian general practice…[more]
Cooperative Research Centres Grants – Round 27 (Australia)
Deadline: 29-April-2026
The CRC Grants – Round 27 provide funding for medium to long-term, industry-led research collaborations in Australia aimed at boosting competitiveness, sustainability, and innovation…[more]
Apply for Research Grant Program 2026 (Japan)
Deadline: 05-June-2026
The Toyota Foundation Research Grant Program offers funding of up to 8 million yen for innovative, interdisciplinary research projects addressing complex social issues…[more]
Open Call: EPA Research Grant Program (Ireland)
Deadline: 25-May-2026
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Ireland has launched its 2026 Research Call to support policy-relevant environmental and climate research addressing key sustainability challenges in Ireland…[more]
Diabetes Canada Research Collaboration Grant Program
Deadline: 08-May-2026
Diabetes Canada is offering Research Collaboration Grants of $3,000–$10,000 to support networking, meetings, and collaborative activities in diabetes research…[more]