[January 2026]
Many grants and funding programs are closing soon, making it challenging to stay on top of deadlines. That’s why we’ve curated a listing of January opportunities to help you quickly find and apply for the funding you need!
Call for Proposals: Community-driven MHPSS for Children Affected by Conflict
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026
The Peace of Mind Foundation (PoM) is offering grants of USD 50,000–150,000 to organisations delivering mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) services for children affected by conflict, crisis, or displacement. The funding prioritises locally-led, evidence-based interventions that are culturally adapted, community-driven, and rigorously monitored. Eligible applicants include local, regional, and international NGOs, as well as youth- and refugee-led organisations with strong safeguarding and child protection policies…[more]
Awesome Foundation announces Conservation and Climate Program
Deadline: 30-Jan-2026
The Awesome Foundation’s Conservation and Climate Program provides micro-grants of up to $1,000 to individuals and small teams with bold, innovative ideas for nature conservation and climate action. The program supports projects that can move quickly from concept to impact and inspire wider environmental change…[more]
Call for Applications: The Screenwriters Program
Deadline: 14-Jan-2026
The Oxbelly Retreat Screenwriters Program is a fully funded, eight-day international residency for writer-directors developing their second fiction feature film. Taking place in Messinia, Greece, from 1–9 July 2026, the programme offers intensive script development, one-on-one mentorship, and interdisciplinary creative exchange, with applications closing on 14 January 2026…[more]
Call for Proposals: Individual Practice Grants Program
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026
The Khyentse Foundation Individual Practice Grants Program provides financial support to Buddhist practitioners worldwide for retreats and other forms of dharma practice. Open from 15 December 2025 to 15 January 2026, the grants offer USD 500–5,000 for one-year practice projects, with opportunities for renewal…[more]
GTF Olympiad Grants to nurture High-potential STEM Students
Deadline: 31-Jan-2026
The Global Talent Fund Olympiad Grants support organizations worldwide that identify and develop high-potential high school students through STEM competitions and enrichment programs. The grants fund innovative, hands-on STEM initiatives that build problem-solving skills, creativity, and future leadership in science and technology fields…[more]
Request for Applications: Doctoral INPhINIT Fellowships Programme
Deadline: 28-Jan-2026
The “la Caixa” Foundation Doctoral INPhINIT Fellowships Programme funds international PhD candidates to pursue doctoral research in Spain or Portugal across health, life sciences, STEM, and engineering fields. The programme combines competitive financial support with advanced transversal skills training, targeting early-career researchers who have not yet started a PhD…[more]
Funding available for Life-Changing Mental Health Projects
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026
The Peace of Mind Foundation invites proposals to support Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) initiatives for children affected by war, displacement, violence, or natural disasters. Projects should deliver structured, evidence-based interventions to improve emotional well-being, resilience, and access to mental health services in crisis settings. Grants range from USD 50,000 to USD 150,000 per year for projects typically spanning 12 months…[more]
Submissions Open: LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers
Deadline: 11-Jan-2026
The LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers is a global competition supporting emerging fashion talent aged 18–40 through major financial awards and hands-on mentorship. The programme recognises innovation in womenswear, menswear, and genderless ready-to-wear, while also offering dedicated prizes for graduates and craftsmanship-focused creativity…[more]
Submissions Open: Global Awards for Innovation in TVET
Deadline: 30-Jan-2026
The UNESCO-UNEVOC Global Awards for Innovation in TVET recognize outstanding technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions and initiatives that drive innovation, inclusion, sustainability, and lifelong learning worldwide. The awards celebrate best practices, enhance global visibility of TVET impact, and support scaling successful models, with nominations closing on 30 January 2026…[more]
Open Call for Emmanuel’s Artist-in-Residence Program
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026
The Emmanuel College Artist-in-Residence Program offers a six-week funded residency for established and emerging artists in Ceramics, Photography, Printmaking, and Social Practice. The programme provides studio access, campus housing, a stipend, and opportunities for community engagement, running from June 8 to July 19, 2026…[more]
Apply Now: The Prestigious Global Mentorship Programme
Deadline: 25-Jan-2026
The Global Entrepreneurs and Leaders Academy (GELA) offers a hybrid, globally collaborative mentorship and skills program for youth aged 18–35, focusing on employability, leadership, and social impact. The initiative targets marginalized and socioeconomically disadvantaged groups, providing soft-skills training, mentorship, international exposure, certification, and internship or job opportunities. Applications for the 2026 cohort are open until January 25, 2026, with the program running from February 1 for three months…[more]
Open Call: Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge
Deadline: 25-Jan-2026
The Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge is a global competition for graduate students to design innovative financial solutions addressing pressing social and environmental issues. Participants develop investment strategies that balance measurable impact with commercial viability, guided by mentorship, masterclasses, and networking opportunities. Top teams compete for awards up to $10,000 and present their proposals to industry leaders in London…[more]
Call for Proposals: Global Climate Fellowship Program 2026
Deadline: January 15, 2026
Halcyon provides a vibrant community designed to support impact-driven businesses and their founders by offering space, community connections, and access to key resources…[more]
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, required learning modules, and advisor support. Ten students will be selected for the 2025–2026 cycle…[more]
Paul Mellon Centre announces Senior Fellowships
Deadline: 31-Jan-2026
The Paul Mellon Centre Senior Fellowships provide £60,000 for 12 months to support established scholars, academics and senior museum professionals working on major research or book projects in British art, architecture and visual culture. The fellowship releases recipients from teaching or work responsibilities to complete a manuscript or conduct sustained research leading to a publication or exhibition. Projects must have a clear art-historical focus and significantly engage with British art from the medieval period to the present…[more]
Entries open for Paul Mellon Centre Junior Fellowships
Deadline: 31-Jan-2026
The Paul Mellon Centre Junior Fellowships provide £8,000 for advanced doctoral researchers enrolled at non-UK universities to conduct three months of full-time archival or library research in the United Kingdom. This opportunity supports projects in British art, architectural history, and visual culture from the medieval period to the present. Eligible applicants must demonstrate a strong art-historical focus and a clear need for research time in the UK…[more]
Request for Proposals: OPCFHK Conservation Funding Program
Deadline: 31-Jan-2026
The Ocean Park Conservation Foundation, Hong Kong (OPCFHK) is accepting applications for its 2026–2027 Conservation Funding cycle, offering financial support for research and conservation projects focused on threatened wildlife and habitats across Asia. Grants are available for both short-term (1–2 years) and long-term (3–5 years) studies, covering scientific research, habitat protection, community education and climate-related conservation work. Eligible applicants include qualified conservationists and institutions with a Principal Investigator and a clear, measurable project plan…[more]
Nominations open for Grawemeyer Award Program
Deadline: 30-Jan-2026
The Grawemeyer Award for Ideas Improving World Order honors bold, actionable ideas that address global challenges such as governance, peace, international relations and environmental risks. It awards $100,000 to a specific work—book, essay or analysis—that proposes realistic solutions for improving global order. Open worldwide, the prize elevates ideas with high originality, impact and feasibility…[more]
Submit Applications for EMKP Legacy Digitisation Grant Program
Deadline: 19-Jan-2026
The Endangered Material Knowledge Programme (EMKP) offers the Digitisation Grant to help individuals and institutions convert fragile, legacy archives into durable digital formats. This grant is designed to protect endangered cultural, historical, and material knowledge that may otherwise be lost…[more]
Submissions open for EMKP Documentation Grants Program
Deadline: 19-Jan-2026
The Endangered Material Knowledge Programme (EMKP) offers small grants up to £20,000 and large grants up to £100,000 to document material knowledge systems at risk of disappearing. Projects must focus on living practices with a clear material dimension—tools, objects, processes, and the cultural practices connected to them. Applications require a Principal Applicant, Co-Applicants and an institutional host…[more]
Applications open for WDS Data Stewardship Award
Deadline: 16-Jan-2026
The World Data System (WDS) has opened applications for the 2026 WDS Data Stewardship Award, honoring early-career professionals who demonstrate excellence in data management, curation, and open science practices. The award recognizes contributions that ensure data integrity, accessibility, and ethical compliance while providing international visibility and opportunities to shape data-driven research…[more]
Call for Applications: Veterinary Student Scholar Program
Deadline: 14-Jan-2026
The Morris Animal Foundation Student Research Stipend offers veterinary students up to $5,500 for short-term research projects focused on companion and wildlife health. The program provides mentorship, hands-on research experience, and financial support, enabling early-career veterinary researchers to advance animal welfare without additional funding constraints…[more]
3rd Call for Proposals on Metabolic Health and Longevity Grant Program
Deadline: 30-Jan-2026
The AXA Research Fund, in partnership with Swiss Re, invites proposals under the 3rd Call for the Joint Risk Resilience Partnership focused on personalized metabolic interventions. Research should leverage genomics, metabolomics, behavioral science, and digital health tools to optimize health outcomes, assess cost-effectiveness, and inform tiered interventions. Grants of up to €150,000 are available for 9–18 month projects, with applications due by 30 January 2026…[more]
Nominations open for Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity 2026
Deadline: 30-Jan-2026
The Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity awards €1 million annually to individuals, organizations, or groups demonstrating measurable, transformative climate action that benefits people and the planet. It recognizes proven achievements, leadership, and potential for systemic impact. Applications for 2026 are open until 30 January, with the winner announced later in 2026 in Lisbon…[more]
Call for Applications: Aspire Leaders Program (Cohort 1)
Deadline: 21-Jan-2026
The Aspire Institute’s Aspire Leaders Program offers a free online leadership development journey for limited-income and first-generation university students and recent graduates worldwide. Participants engage in a multi-module program co-created with Harvard University faculty, featuring professional development, immersive masterclasses, and a global peer network. Applications are open until January 21, 2026…[more]
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 a three-month residency in Vienna with stipends of EUR 2,750–3,300/month. Applications close January 16, 2026…[more]
Open Call for Empower Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 11-Jan-2026
The Empower Innovation Challenge provides fifteen grants of $80,000 to organizations strengthening micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across Central America. Eligible projects must support innovation, business growth, workforce development, and economic resilience in target countries. The program combines funding, capacity-building, and membership in a regional Innovation and Impact Network to scale high-impact solutions…[more]
Request for Proposals: Neil Ker Memorial Fund
Deadline: 07-Jan-2026
The Neil Ker Memorial Fund supports research on Western medieval manuscripts, including their production, decoration, readership, and use. Grants of up to £2,000 (exceptionally up to £7,500) fund postdoctoral-level research over 12–24 months, covering direct research expenses such as travel, consumables, and specialist assistance, while excluding conference attendance or unrelated costs…[more]
Open Call: Seeds of Radical Renewal Fellowship Program
Deadline: 14-Jan-2026
The Emergence Magazine is pleased to announce its Seeds of Radical Renewal Fellowship Program to create an incubator of emerging leadership and creativity with an approach based on integrating the ontology of spiritual ecology, the adaptive leadership framework, and the power of art and story to create alchemical spaces of regeneration and renewal…[more]
Nominations open for the Right Livelihood Award Program
Deadline: 16-Jan-2026
The Right Livelihood Award recognizes and supports outstanding individuals and organizations driving social, environmental, and human rights change. Winners receive financial or honorary awards, lifelong access to a global network, and international recognition to amplify their impact and protect their work…[more]
Immersive Design Challenge for Sustainable Innovation
Deadline: 26-Jan-2026
The Immersive Design Challenge invites higher-education students worldwide to create sustainable solutions using immersive engineering and digital design tools. Participants develop prototypes or visualizations, learn emerging digital technologies, and receive mentorship from industry experts. The challenge strengthens digital mindsets, sustainability knowledge, and hands-on innovation skills…[more]
The NGO Whisperer Global Fellowship Programme 2026
Deadline: 16-Jan-2026
The NGO Whisperer offers a seven-month virtual Global Fellowship Programme for NGO and social enterprise leaders in low- and middle-income countries. Fellows receive one-on-one mentorship, leadership coaching, masterclasses, and access to a global network, equipping them to scale their organizations and impact sustainably…[more]
RFPs: Friends of Princeton University Library Research Grant Program
Deadline: 14-Jan-2026
The Friends of the Princeton University Library offer short-term Library Research Grants to promote scholarly use of the Princeton University Library special and distinct collections…[more]
Call for Applications: International Development Grant Program
Deadline: 14-Jan-2026
The Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis is accepting applications for its International Development Grant Program for individuals and organizations for the development and/or dissemination of behavior analysis internationally…[more]
Apply for Innovative Student Research Grant Program
Deadline: 14-Jan-2026
The Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis has launched its Innovative Student Research Grant Program to provide funding for students in psychology or behavior analysis doctoral programs and students in psychology or behavior analysis master’s programs that can support applied or basic research in the experimental analysis of behavior…[more]
CFPs: Innovative Student Research Grant Program in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Deadline: 14-Jan-2026
The Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis has announced its Innovative Student Research Grant Program to support graduate-level study of issues relevant to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in behavior analysis…[more]
Open Call: Sidney W. and Janet R. Bijou Grant Program
Deadline: 14-Jan-2026
The Sidney W. and Janet R. Bijou Grant Program provides support to doctoral student research grounded in the natural science framework for development established by Bijou, emphasizing studies that examine behavioral development through observable interactions between an organism and its environment…[more]
Request for Proposals: Public Awareness Grant Program
Deadline: 14-Jan-2026
The Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis is inviting applications for its Public Awareness Grant Program to deliver messaging focused on behavior science and behavior analytic solutions to important problems…[more]
Request for Proposals: AI for Forecasting and Sound Reasoning
Deadline: 30-Jan-2026
Coefficient Giving has announced a new request for proposals focused on “AI for Forecasting and Sound Reasoning,” inviting organisations and individuals to pitch innovative AI-driven projects that can enhance prediction of the future and reason more reliably…[more]
CFAs: Recovering Voices Community Research Program
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026
The Recovering Voices Community Research Program (CRP) supports Indigenous and community-led efforts to document and revitalize languages, cultural knowledge, and traditional knowledge systems through research visits to the Smithsonian Institution. Applicants can request up to USD $10,000 to access collections, conduct community-driven research, and produce documentation such as video, audio, or photographs. Proposals are due January 15, 2026…[more]
Nominations open for the Win Win Gothenburg Sustainability Award 2026
Deadline: 11-Jan-2026
The Win Win Gothenburg Sustainability Award is accepting nominations for its 2026 theme, Gender-Equal Societies, celebrating completed sustainability achievements that advance gender equality worldwide. Two award categories offer significant recognition and prizes, including a 1,000,000 SEK main award and a 50,000 SEK youth award for changemakers aged 13–29. Nominations are open until 11 January 2026, with finalists announced in March and winners in April…[more]
CFAs: Common Mechanisms in Autoimmunity Insight Awards
Deadline: 08-Jan-2026
Breakthrough T1D, the Lupus Research Alliance, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society are jointly funding one-year pilot studies that explore shared autoimmune mechanisms across multiple sclerosis (MS), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and type 1 diabetes (T1D). Researchers may request up to USD 150,000 to investigate immune pathways, validate therapeutic targets, identify biomarkers, or develop early-stage therapeutic strategies relevant to at least two of the three diseases. Applications are due January 8, 2026, with awards announced in June 2026…[more]
Establishing Immune Tolerance in Islet Cell Replacement Therapy for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
Deadline: 07-Jan-2026
Breakthrough T1D is funding innovative research to develop immune tolerance strategies that improve islet cell therapy for type 1 diabetes (T1D). This call supports central and peripheral tolerance methods that provide graft-specific immune protection without weakening natural immunity. Researchers can apply for up to USD 900,000 over three years to advance clinically translatable tolerance-inducing therapies…[more]
Applications open for Film and TV Funding Award
Deadline: 30-Jan-2026
The Film & TV Funding Award invites emerging filmmakers worldwide to pitch director-led documentaries that showcase unique perspectives, compelling storytelling, and creative innovation. The programme provides up to £120,000 in funding, supporting first-time feature-length directors in late development or early production stages, with shortlisted candidates pitching live at Sheffield DocFest…[more]
Nominations open for İstanbul Photo Awards 2026
Deadline: 09-Jan-2026
The İstanbul Photo Awards 2026 invite professional photographers worldwide to submit impactful visual storytelling across multiple categories. With substantial cash prizes, a prestigious “Photo of the Year” nomination, and global recognition, the awards celebrate excellence in single images and story-based photography captured in 2025…[more]
Entries open for Rice Business Plan Competition
Deadline Date: January 31, 2026
The Rice Business Plan Competition offers a global platform for graduate-level student startups to pitch, network and compete for substantial financial prizes…[more]
Submissions open for MVP Development Program
Deadline Date: January 31, 2026
The MVP Development Program offers structured support for startups seeking to build, brand and test their Minimum Viable Product through dedicated mentoring and targeted funding support…[more]
CFAs: Sustainability Open Innovation Challenge 7th Edition
Deadline Date: January 30, 2026
The Sustainability Open Innovation Challenge (SOIC), led by Enterprise Singapore with donor support of S$100,000 from Hexagon Group, welcomes startups and innovators to collaborate with leading corporates in delivering practical and scalable sustainability solutions…[more]
Open Call: Houghton Library Visiting Fellowship Program
Deadline: 16-Jan-2026
The Houghton Library Visiting Fellowship Program is inviting applications for scholars at all stages of their careers to pursue projects that require in-depth research on Houghton Library’s holdings, draw on staff expertise, and participate in intellectual life at Harvard…[more]
RFPs: ERC Public Engagement with Research Award
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026
The European Commission is seeking applications for its European Commission to recognise and reward those Principal Investigators who successfully engage audiences outside their domain with ERC-funded research…[more]
Diamond Challenge 2026: Global Entrepreneurship Competition for High School Students
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026
The Diamond Challenge 2026, organized by Horn Entrepreneurship at the University of Delaware, invites high school students aged 14-18 from any country to develop and submit original business or social venture concepts, providing a platform to transform their ideas into real-world solutions and compete for a $100K prize pool…[more]
Entries open for CWA Photo Competition 2026
Deadline: 26-Jan-2026
The Current World Archaeology (CWA) invites photographers to participate in its annual CWA Photo Competition 2026, offering an opportunity to celebrate the beauty of archaeology through the lens…[more]
CFAs: Erc Consolidator Grant Programme
Deadline: 13-Jan-2026
The Erc Consolidator Grant Programme provides support to excellence in research through grants that provide long-term, flexible and independent funding for ambitious, high-risk frontier research…[more]
Melvin Yahr Parkinson’s Disease Clinical Research Award
Deadline: 12-Jan-2026
Entries are now open for the Melvin Yahr Parkinson’s Disease Clinical Research Award to foster clinical research into any aspect of Parkinson’s disease conducted by young investigators who are under-represented in current research…[more]
Apply for International Kids’ Owl Art Contest
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026
Entries are now open for the International Kids’ Owl Art Contest an annual and highly competitive art competition, began as a local coloring contest to involve young people in the Festival of Owls…[more]
Prince Talal International Prize for Affordable and Clean Energy
Deadline: 30-Jan-2026
The Prince Talal International Prize for Affordable and Clean Energy is awarded every year by the Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND). Its goal is to spark innovation and encourage creative solutions that contribute to human development…[more]
The KAUST Global Fellowship Program for Early Career Researchers
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology is accepting applications for the KAUST Global Fellowship Program. This initiative is designed to attract and support outstanding emerging research leaders and scientists from around the world as they build their path toward a fully independent career…[more]
Call for Nominations: Metals Young Investigator Award
Deadline: 31-Jan-2026
The Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute is thrilled to invite nominations for its Metals Young Investigator Award to acknowledge the achievements of young investigators in the field of metallurgy and metallurgical engineering…[more]
Submissions open for ABTA Medical Student Summer Fellowship Program
Deadline: 14-January-2026
The American Brain Tumor Association is inviting applications for its Medical Student Summer Fellowship Program to support both established and new scientists in discovering more about the causes, effects, diagnosis, and treatment of brain tumors…[more]
Kinship Conservation Fellowship for Global Practitioners
Deadline: 11 January 2026
The Kinship Conservation Fellowship is a global leadership program designed to support conservation practitioners and equip them with the knowledge, skills, and analytical tools to drive impactful, market-based environmental solutions…[more]
RFAs: PADI Foundation Electronic Grant Program
Deadline: 15-January-2026
The PADI Foundation offers a valuable opportunity for individuals and organizations engaged in research and education focused on aquatic environments…[more]
Request for Applications: Keeling Curve Prize 2026
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026
The Keeling Curve Prize 2026 recognizes and supports innovative climate solutions that aim to bend the Keeling Curve downward by reducing the concentration of atmospheric CO2 and other greenhouse gases…[more]
Submit Applications for Free Electrons 2026 Program
Deadline: January 31, 2026
The Free Electrons 2026 Program invites startups from around the world to join a transformative journey designed to accelerate disruptive energy solutions and drive the global clean energy transition…[more]
Applications now open for Merck Innovation Cup 2026
Deadline: January 31, 2026
The Merck Innovation Cup 2026 offers postgraduate students an exclusive opportunity to engage in a one-week summer camp near Frankfurt am Main, Germany, fostering innovation in science, technology, and business…[more]
Apply Now for RIoT Accelerator Program 2026
Deadline: 23-January-2026
The RIoT Accelerator Program (RAP) 2026 is a 12-week, high-touch initiative designed to support startups and entrepreneurs ready to scale their businesses with a customer-first focus and revenue-driven growth…[more]
Call for Nominations: Volvo Environment Prize
Deadline: 20 January 2026
Applicants are now invited to submit applications for the Volvo Environment Prize…[more]
Apply for European Sustainable Energy Awards Program
Deadline Date: January 29, 2026
The European Commission is now accepting applications for its European Sustainable Energy Awards to promote best practices while increasing awareness of solutions that support Europe’s decarbonisation goals…[more]
Open Call: AEDIB|NET Partnership Programme for Start-ups
Deadline Date: January 29, 2026
On behalf of the AEDIB|NET consortium, the European Business and Innovation Centre Network (EBN) is looking for 100 start–up (50 in Africa and 50 in Europe) to participate in one of the two Virtual Partnership Programmes managed by two innovation centres (1 in Africa and 1 in Europe) within the framework of AEDIB|NET project…[more]
EUDIS Business Accelerator Program for Defence Startups and Scaleups
Deadline Date: January 25, 2026
The EUDIS Business Accelerator supports a cohort of 20 startups and scaleups through an 8 month defence accelerator programme focused on strengthening their position in the European defence industrial ecosystem…[more]
Second Call of Sustain Champion Awards Program in Tanzania and Mozambique
Deadline Date: January 16, 2026
Entries are now open for Sustain Champions Awards Program to support promising youth-led innovations that strengthen water and climate resilience through adaptation and mitigation efforts…[more]
Call for Proposals: Summer School Programmes 2026
Deadline: 19-Jan-2026
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is inviting applications for its Summer School Programmes under the 28DIGITAL Strategic Innovation Agenda. These two-week programs, scheduled for July–mid-August 2026, aim to equip students with entrepreneurial, innovation, and soft skills in areas like Digital Tech, Digital Industry, Digital Cities, Digital Wellbeing, and Digital Finance. Funding of up to €85,000 per applicant is available to support the design, implementation, and delivery of these Summer Schools…[more]
Entries open for Film Fund Shorts Grant Program
Deadline: 20-Jan-2026
The Dutch Film Fund Shorts Grant Program supports emerging and experienced filmmakers in producing original, authentic short films, including fiction, documentary, and youth-oriented projects. Grants offer up to €65,000, with optional funding for a production coach, and require completion within 12 months in the Netherlands. Applications are open to professional producers established in the Netherlands, EU, EEA, or Switzerland…[more]
Art Exchange: Moving Image Development Programme
Deadline: 18-Jan-2026
The British Council’s Art Exchange: Moving Image Development Programme supports early to mid-career visual arts curators from Sub-Saharan Africa working with moving image. The programme offers mentorship, online training, a fully funded UK research residency, and financial and logistical support to deliver a final moving image exhibition in participants’ home countries…[more]
Structural Transformation of Agriculture and Rural Spaces (STARS) Fellowship Program
Deadline: 16-Jan-2026
The STARS Fellowship Program offers early-career researchers a 15-month, policy-focused research opportunity on agricultural and rural development topics, including productivity, income growth, asset accumulation, rural employment, and risk management. Fellows receive mentorship from senior researchers, professional development training, and a three-week residency at Cornell University. Applications for the 2026 cohort close on 16 January 2026…[more]
CFAs: eMpowering Youths Across ASEAN (eYAA) Cohort 6
Deadline: 25-Jan-2026
The eMpowering Youths Across ASEAN (eYAA) Cohort 6 programme by the ASEAN Foundation supports young changemakers aged 19–35 to gain hands-on community development experience across Southeast Asia. The initiative builds future-ready leadership skills while enabling youth to co-create inclusive, sustainable social impact projects with local organisations across ASEAN…[more]
Apply for Mama Hope Localization Development Accelerator Program
Deadline: 10-Jan-2026
The Mama Hope Localization Development Accelerator (LDA) Program is accepting applications from locally led organizations in East Africa to strengthen internal systems and build long-term organizational capacity. Targeting small organizations with annual budgets under $100K, the program supports diverse thematic areas including health, education, climate, women and girls, disability inclusion, and LGBTQI+ initiatives. Participants commit 2–4 hours weekly over nine months to engage in tailored systems-strengthening support…[more]
RFAs: Evaluation of the Regional Implementation Team in Madagascar and Indian Ocean Islands
Deadline: 21-Jan-2026
The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) is conducting an evaluation of the Regional Implementation Team (RIT) for the Madagascar and Indian Ocean Islands Biodiversity Hotspot. The assessment aims to measure the RIT’s performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and inform future conservation investments while strengthening civil society engagement and biodiversity protection in the region…[more]
Funding available for Green and Digital Transition
Deadline: 30-Jan-2026
The Estonian Centre for International Development Cooperation has opened a €600,000 funding round to support development projects in Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Zambia, Tanzania, and Uganda. The call focuses on innovation ecosystems, education and digital skills, people-centred e-governance, and the empowerment of women and girls, with applications due by 30 January 2026…[more]
Open Call for the Explorers Club Teaching Fellowship Program
Deadline: 07-Jan-2026
The Explorers Club Teaching Fellowship Program offers K–12 teachers a fully immersive, two-week expedition experience in summer 2026 as members of real scientific and conservation teams. Open to educators in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the fellowship integrates field-based research with classroom impact, with applications closing on January 7, 2026…[more]
CFAs: Hindu Kush Himalaya Innovation Challenge for Entrepreneurs
Deadline: 16-Jan-2026
The Hindu Kush Himalaya Innovation Challenge for Entrepreneurs (HKH-ICE 2.0) supports youth- and women-led enterprises delivering climate-resilient solutions for mountain communities. Backed by GRP and ICIMOD, the program offers mentoring and grants of $5,000–$25,000 to scale market-based innovations across the HKH region…[more]
Entries open for TechGirls Program
Deadline: 20-Jan-2026
The TechGirls Program 2026 invites female students aged 15–17 to participate in a U.S.-based exchange focused on STEM education and careers. The fully funded program covers airfare, visa, housing, meals, local transportation, cultural events, and health insurance, and includes a community-based project upon return…[more]
Call for Applications: Realization Research and Experiment Program
Deadline: 13-Jan-2026
The Dutch Film Fund’s Realization Research and Experiment Program offers independent filmmakers funding to support artistic and experimental film projects. Contributions range from €50,000 to €100,000, covering up to 85% of production costs, with additional support for distribution. The program prioritizes professional production experience and encourages innovative, high-quality audiovisual storytelling…[more]
Open Call for Carbon Dioxide Removal Accelerator Program
Deadline: January 14, 2026
The Carbon Dioxide Removal Accelerator Program, led by CDR experts from remove, ETH Zurich, and the Max Planck Institute in partnership with Strathmore University and the Nuvoni Centre, supports early-stage startups advancing carbon removal solutions in Sub-Saharan Africa…[more]
Call for Expressions of Interest: Capacity-building Program for one CEBSO in East Africa
Deadline: January 27, 2026
The EU CERC Business Lab has launched a Call for Expressions of Interest (EoI) to select one organisation — referred to as a Circular Economy Business Support Organisation (CEBSO)— based in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, or Uganda, that provides business support services in the field of the circular economy…[more]
Submissions open for Realization Short Animation Program
Deadline: January 13, 2026
The Realization Short Animation scheme, supported by the Dutch Film Fund, provides subsidies for the production of short animated films of up to 60 minutes with a focus on originality, quality, diversity, and daring storytelling…[more]
CFPs: Feature Film and Long Animated Film Production Program
Deadline Date: January 13, 2026
The Feature Film and Long-Length Animated Film Production program, supported by the Dutch Film Fund, focuses on supporting high-quality, majority Dutch feature films and long-length animated films to contribute to a varied and distinctive film offering for a diverse audience…[more]
Open Call for Innovation Seed Fund 2025-26 (Australia and New Zealand)
Deadline: January 22, 2026
The Western Australian Future Health Research and Innovation Fund is accepting applications for its Innovation Seed Fund to support WA innovators to develop and commercialise their health and medical innovations through start-up companies operating in WA, creating high-value jobs and enhancing the biomedical support and manufacturing capacity of the State…[more]
1st Call for Applications under Cross-border Cooperation Programme in Serbia and Montenegro
Deadline: 26-Jan-2026
The 2021–2027 Cross-Border Cooperation Programme between Serbia and Montenegro invites joint project proposals aimed at strengthening cross-border cooperation, supporting European integration, and fostering socio-economic development. With a total of EUR 5.4 million in funding, the programme targets public health, social inclusion, and sustainable tourism initiatives in the border region. Eligible applicants include non-profit institutions, civil society organizations, local governments, and cultural or tourism-focused entities…[more]
IJURR Foundation announces Writing-Up Grants
Deadline: 31-Jan-2026
The IJURR Foundation Writing-Up Grant provides up to £6,000 to support postgraduate researchers in urban and regional studies, particularly from low- and middle-income countries. The grant is designed to assist PhD students in the final stages of their dissertations, helping cover costs such as university fees, accommodation, or essential equipment. It prioritizes research that critically examines social, economic, and political processes in urban and regional contexts…[more]
Call for Proposals: 2Gether4Victims Grant Programme
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026
Victim Support Europe (VSE) has launched the 2Gether4Victims (2G4V) Grant Programme to enhance gender-sensitive support for victims of gender-based, domestic, and intimate-partner violence. Selected non-profit organisations across Europe will pilot the Organisational Self-Assessment (OSA) and Individual Needs Assessment (INA) tools, receiving €3,000–€5,000 in funding, training, and access to a Europe-wide collaborative network. Applications are open to legally established non-profits in EU member and CERV-eligible accession countries, with a deadline of 15 January 2026…[more]
Apply Now: Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships Program
Deadline: 14-Jan-2026
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship (QECS) provides full funding for Master’s students from Commonwealth countries to study abroad at universities in low- and middle-income Commonwealth nations. Scholars receive tuition, living allowance, airfare, and research support, while gaining cross-cultural experience, global networks, and opportunities to contribute to sustainable development. This prestigious programme combines academic growth with social impact, preparing scholars as future global leaders…[more]
Apply for the Umemoto Memorial Fund for Dental Service in Asia
Deadline: 13-Jan-2026
The Asian Community Trust (ACT) invites applications for the Umemoto Memorial Fund to support dental and leprosy-related interventions in eligible Asian countries. Grants up to 1,000,000 JPY per year are available for community-based projects that enhance dental services, promote sanitation, and strengthen local sustainability. Applications are due January 13, 2026, with funding decisions announced in April 2026…[more]
Call for Applications: Pitch Film Idea Grant Programme
Deadline: 27-Jan-2026
The Dutch Film Fund’s Pitch Film Idea Grant Programme helps filmmakers test and validate their feature film, animated feature, or feature documentary ideas through a formal pitch session. Successful pitches receive approval to apply for screenplay development funding within two years. This pitch-first approach ensures only strong, distinctive, and well-defined film concepts advance to full development…[more]
Open Call for the Marai Photo Grant
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026
The Marai Photo Grant empowers young South Asian photographers (under 26) to create compelling photo stories on the theme of water scarcity, guided by mentorship from Agence France-Presse (AFP). Winners receive prize money, Nikon equipment, professional mentoring, and international exposure through AFP’s global wire. Only 500 slots are available, making early applications essential…[more]
Call for LOIs: Caribbean Islands Biodiversity Hotspot Small Grants
Deadline: 23-Jan-2026
CANARI has launched the final small-grant call under the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) for the Caribbean Islands Biodiversity Hotspot. This round funds civil society organizations working to protect Key Biodiversity Areas, reduce environmental threats, and strengthen conservation capacity across the region. Grants range from USD 5,000–50,000 for projects running up to 12 months between April 2026 and March 2027…[more]
Submissions open for Seed Award
Deadline: 08-Jan-2026
The Seed Award supports emerging artists and cultural practitioners worldwide who engage socially, politically, or environmentally to strengthen communities and free expression. Each recipient receives €5,000 to advance their practice through residencies, workshops, creation time, and materials. The award prioritizes originality, transformative potential, inclusivity, and impact, especially for artists with minimal institutional support…[more]
CFAs: Fighting Hunger Grants Program in United States and Canada
Deadline: 31-Jan-2026
The Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation’s “Fighting Hunger” program provides grants of up to $10,000 to nonprofit organisations in the United States and Canada addressing food insecurity. The program supports food banks, meal assistance programs, food rescue initiatives, and nutrition-education projects, aiming to strengthen local food security. Eligible organisations must demonstrate financial stability, a clear mission in hunger relief, and the capacity to deliver measurable results…[more]
RFAs: The NATO Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme
Deadline: 31-Jan-2026
The NATO Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme offers funding, expert guidance, and collaborative opportunities for scientists and experts from NATO member and partner countries. Focused on emerging technologies, AI, biotechnology, space, and hybrid threat defense, the programme supports Multi-Year Projects and Events with budgets up to EUR 400,000…[more]
Apply for Sustainable Tourism Innovation Challenge (Ireland and Cambodia)
Deadline: 31-Jan-2026
The Sustainable Tourism Innovation Challenge invites university students to co-create solutions for Cambodia’s tourism sector in collaboration with peers from Ireland. Top teams gain international exposure, travel opportunities, and funding to implement sustainable tourism projects…[more]
CFPs: Local Projects on Health and Medicine/Education and Youth Development 2026
Deadline: 13-Jan-2026
The Asian Community Trust (ACT) provides grants of 1,000,000–2,000,000 JPY to support education and youth development projects in Cambodia, Indonesia, and the Philippines during the 2026 fiscal year. The program emphasizes sustainable, community-driven initiatives, South-South cooperation, and the development of financially self-sustaining models. Eligible nonprofit organizations and educational institutions can leverage these grants to create lasting social impact and foster regional collaboration…[more]
CFPs: Community Heritage and Biodiversity Grant Programme (Ireland and UK)
Deadline: 31-Jan-2026
Waterways Ireland invites grant applications for projects supporting its Heritage and Biodiversity Plan 2030. Open to individuals, community groups, and organisations along Ireland’s inland waterways, the scheme offers grants up to €1,500/£1,350 for initiatives that promote heritage knowledge, biodiversity monitoring, environmental improvements, and sustainable development…[more]
Open Horizons launches Second Call to elevate Women-led Deep Tech Startups
Deadline: January 29, 2026
The Open Horizons initiative is offering a timely opportunity for founders, investors, entrepreneurs and innovators to come together this November through a series of curated events aimed at deep-tech, digital innovation, and startup collaboration…[more]
Open Call: ExciteLab Deep Tech Startup Accelerator Program
Deadline Date: January 13, 2026
The ExciteLab accelerator in Dresden offers a compelling opportunity for startups in high‑tech fields such as robotics, sensors, IoT, semiconductors, and quantum technology to scale up from early‑stage to market entry…[more]
Request for Applications: Google for Startups Accelerator Program
Deadline Date: January 30, 2026
Applications are now open for Google for Startups Accelerator Program – Middle East, North Africa and Turkey, a ten-week program designed for startups across the region who are using technology in innovative ways to solve scalable needs in the market…[more]
2nd Request for Proposals: Feminist Climate Action Fund
Deadline: 26-Jan-2026
The Feminist Climate Action Fund (FCAF) 2026 call supports women, feminist civil society organizations, and informal young feminist groups across Europe to advance gender-responsive climate justice. The program provides €5,000 grants, capacity-building support, and networking opportunities, emphasizing intersectionality, grassroots engagement, and practical climate action between April 2026 and February 2027. This initiative strengthens youth-led feminist voices in climate policy and fosters inclusive, systemic environmental change…[more]
Entries open for Climate Action Engagement Fund
Deadline: 26-Jan-2026
The CAN Europe Climate Action Engagement Fund provides financial support for civil society organisations and grassroots groups across the EU, Western Balkans, and Türkiye to advance climate justice and a just transition. Grants range from €1,000 to €100,000, supporting projects in public engagement, advocacy, campaigning, and inclusive climate action. The fund prioritizes under-resourced groups, enabling broader participation in shaping equitable climate solutions…[more]
ECOLISE launches Regenerative Communities Fund
Deadline: 26-Jan-2026
The Regenerative Communities Fund (RCF), launched by ECOLISE in 2024, supports community-led climate and ecological action across Europe. Its third call for proposals will select 50 Pathfinder Communities in Croatia, Finland, France, Portugal and Spain, offering seed funding, capacity building and networking support. The initiative strengthens grassroots climate leadership, promotes inclusion and accelerates a just eco-social transition…[more]
Youth Climate Changemakers Fund for Youth Organisations
Deadline: 26-Jan-2026
The Youth Climate Changemakers Fund, launched by Funding Fairer Futures, supports youth-led organizations across the EU to build inclusive, diverse and community-driven climate justice initiatives. With grants ranging from €1,000 to €38,000, the program funds awareness, advocacy, mobilisation and capacity-building projects that strengthen youth leadership in climate action. Grantees also receive training, organisational development support and opportunities for collaboration across Europe…[more]
Call for Projects: SMART Program 2025 (9th Edition)
Deadline: 22-Jan-2026
The SMART Manufacturing Initiative invites innovators in Advanced Manufacturing to join an international matchmaking event on October 14 to form global R&D partnerships and strengthen competitive project proposals. Participants gain access to industry leaders, research centers, funding agencies, and strategic guidance on the SMART application process. The event supports concept refinement, consortium building, and alignment with SMART’s Technology Roadmap for future funding opportunities…[more]
Apply for SVRI Early Career Research Fellowship Program
Deadline: 31-Jan-2026
The SVRI fellowships support early-career researchers in LMICs focusing on the intersection of VAW and VAC. The initiative strengthens locally led research, develops leadership skills, and promotes international collaboration among feminist and equity-driven scholars…[more]
Apply Now: The Va’adia-BARD Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (US and Israel)
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026
The Vaadia-BARD Postdoctoral Fellowship supports early-career scientists from the U.S. and Israel to conduct advanced agricultural research abroad for 1–2 years. The program funds innovative work in areas including AI and Smart Farming and Regenerative Agriculture, providing up to $64,000 and potential second-year matching. Fellows must show strong academic performance and submit detailed research and mentor documentation…[more]
IKI Medium Grants for Climate and Biodiversity Action
Deadline: 20-Jan-2026
The International Climate Initiative (IKI), funded by the German government, offers Medium Grants of EUR 300,000–800,000 for 36-month projects that support climate action, adaptation, and biodiversity conservation. Eligible organizations based in Germany or the EU collaborate with Global South partners to implement innovative, civil society-led projects that align with international climate and biodiversity goals, including circular economy approaches…[more]
IKI Small Grants Programme for Local Climate and Biodiversity Projects
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026
The IKI Small Grants Programme, funded by the German Federal Government, supports national and local organisations in ODA-eligible countries to implement climate and biodiversity projects. Grants provide up to EUR 200,000 for projects lasting 12–24 months, with a revised application process that includes a prior eligibility check before full proposal submission…[more]
Entries open for EIT Community NEB’s Start-up Accelerator Program 2026
Deadline Date: January 19, 2026|
Are you building an impact-driven start-up that wants to grow — without compromising your values? Apply now for Catalyse NEB 2026, the EIT Community NEB accelerator for ventures shaping a sustainable, inclusive, and beautiful future…[more]
CEHA Horticulture Value Chain Growth Grant for Agribusinesses
Deadline Date: January 14, 2026
The CEHA Horticulture Value Chain Growth Grant offers financial and technical support to strengthen agribusinesses operating across key horticulture value chains in East Africa…[more]
RFAs: AU-EU Youth Action Lab Representation Grant Program 2026
Deadline: 07-Jan-2026
The African Youth Action Lab’s Representation Grants fund youth-led, non-profit organisations to deliver 12-month projects in twelve African countries. Grants range from €10,000–€20,000 and prioritize youth leadership, formal registration, and cross-continental collaboration. The programme strengthens youth capacity, fosters Africa–Europe cooperation, and supports impactful community-based initiatives…[more]
AU-EU Youth Action Lab Entrepreneurship Grant Program 2026
Deadline: 07-Jan-2026
The Entrepreneurship Grants provide up to €30,000 to youth-led, mission-driven organisations in Africa that are creating social and economic impact through sustainable enterprises. The program strengthens youth-led social enterprises by funding growth, addressing operational gaps, and fostering shared learning across youth networks. Eligible organisations must be fully youth-governed, operate in one of 12 focus countries, and reinvest profits into their social or environmental mission…[more]
Apply Now: AU-EU Youth Action Lab Innovation Grant Program 2026
Deadline: 07-Jan-2026
The Innovation Grants provide €30,000–€40,000 to youth-led, mission-driven organizations in 12 African countries developing creative solutions to global and intersectional challenges. The program funds 32 youth-led innovation projects over 12 months, supporting bold ideas, experimentation and transformative community impact. Eligible organizations must be fully governed and implemented by young people aged 18–35…[more]
Open Call: Funding Opportunity for Agricultural and Food Researchers
Deadline: 31-Jan-2026
The Nordic Agri Research (NKJ) is inviting applications to fund transdisciplinary networks in agriculture and food research, fostering Nordic collaboration and connecting national projects. Grants of up to 300,000 SEK support networking activities, policy design, and knowledge sharing across Nordic countries from April 2026 to March 2028…[more]
Open Call: Netherlands Film Production Incentive for Film Productions
Deadline: 26-Jan-2026
The Netherlands Film Production Incentive provides up to a 35% cash rebate on eligible production costs spent in the Netherlands to strengthen the national film industry. It supports feature films, documentaries, and animated films that contribute to Dutch creative, technical, and cultural growth. With subsidies of up to €3 million per production company per year, the program encourages high-quality filmmaking and international collaboration…[more]
ECCCH Second Call for Engagement and Collaboration Grant Program
Deadline: 30-Jan-2026
ECCCH Call 2 supports cultural heritage institutions across Europe in improving their digital capacity and joining the European Collaborative Cloud for Cultural Heritage. The program funds activities such as training, toolkits, workshops, and digital collaboration initiatives, offering up to €29,800 per project for 20 selected projects. Eligible non-profit CHIs and networks must apply in English and deliver results within 12–24 months…[more]
Open Call: Netherlands Film Production Incentive High-End Series
Deadline: 26-Jan-2026
The Netherlands Film Production Incentive provides up to a 35% cash rebate for eligible production costs spent in the Netherlands, supporting feature films, documentaries, and animated films that strengthen the Dutch film sector. The program encourages international collaboration, talent development, and increased production activity within the Netherlands. Eligible production companies can receive up to €3 million per year, provided they meet strict experience and legal requirements…[more]
Entries open for Climate Venture Scaler Program
Deadline Date: January 12, 2026
The Climate Venture Scaler is a UNDP initiative developed in partnership with Impact Investment Exchange to accelerate growth-stage climate ventures across Southeast Asia…[more]
Front Line Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk 2026
Deadline: 23-Jan-2026
The Front Line Defenders 2026 Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk recognizes courageous individuals, collectives, and organisations protecting human rights under dangerous conditions. Five laureates—one per global region—will be honored with financial support, advocacy visibility, and security assistance to continue their vital work…[more]
RFAs: Doctoral Fellowships for Academic Jewish Studies
Deadline: 13-Jan-2026
The Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe (RFHE) invites applications for its Doctoral Fellowships Programme to support students pursuing Jewish Studies at European institutions. Grants of up to £19,000 per year are available for up to three years, covering tuition, research, travel, and living expenses. Applications close 13 January 2026, with notifications by mid-May 2026…[more]
CFAs: Postdoctoral Fellowships for Academic Jewish Studies
Deadline: 13-Jan-2026
The Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe (RFHE) invites applications for its Postdoctoral Fellowships Programme to support Jewish Studies research at European institutions. Grants of up to £40,000 per year fund a two-year postdoctoral fellowship, including salary, research, and travel costs. Applications close January 13, 2026, with notifications by mid-May 2026…[more]
Call for Entries: Future Conservationist Awards
Deadline: 09-Jan-2026
The Conservation Leadership Programme has launched its Future Conservationist Awards to gain a project grant as well as ongoing support through their global Alumni Network, including funding, training and mentorship…[more]
Request for Applications: Free Rivers Fund Regular Grants
Deadline: 10-Jan-2026
The Free Rivers Fund is offering regular grants to support projects dedicated to protecting and restoring free-flowing rivers…[more]
CFPs: Strengthening Heat Resilience of Health Products Under Climate Change
Deadline: 23-Jan-2026
Unitaid is seeking proposals for investigating the heat stability of health products in the context of climate change…[more]
Submissions open for EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Deadline: 23-Jan-2026
The EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowship Program provides support to outstanding postdoctoral researchers to pursue advanced training in the life sciences and promotes international exchange across EMBC Member States and global partner countries…[more]
Unitaid Funding for Integrated Health Diagnostics
Deadline: 19-Jan-2026
Unitaid has announced a global Call for Proposals to expand access to innovative diagnostic tools and integrated testing services that strengthen health systems, improve disease detection, and optimize the use of existing diagnostic infrastructure across multiple disease programs…[more]
Request for Proposals: Departmental Initiative Grant Programme
Deadline: 13-Jan-2026
The Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe (RFHE) invites applications for its Departmental Initiative Grant Programme to strengthen Jewish Studies departments and centres in Europe. Grants of up to £75,000 per year for up to three years support teaching, research, public engagement, and departmental sustainability, with a 20% institutional match required…[more]
RFAs: Gulbenkian Research Scholarships on Portuguese Culture for Foreigners
Deadline: 30-Jan-2026
The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation is pleased to announce its Gulbenkian Research Scholarships for non-Portuguese researchers who reside abroad and wish to conduct research in Portugal on topics of Portuguese Culture, in the field of Humanities…[more]
Apply Now: SozialMarie Prize for Social Innovation
Deadline: 13-Jan-2026
Entries are now open for the SozialMarie Prize for Social Innovation to rethink social challenges and demonstrate courage to bring meaningful change…[more]
RFPs: Ascending Investigator Grant Programme for Research
Deadline: 12-Jan-2026
The Novo Nordisk Foundation is requesting applications for its Ascending Investigator Grant Programme to support the continued development and consolidation of excellent research leaders within plant science, agriculture and food biotechnology in the Nordic countries…[more]
Open Call for Brooks International Fellowship Programme 2026
Deadline: 08-Jan-2026
The Delfina Foundation is pleased to announce an open call for their annual Brooks International Fellowship Programme, in partnership with Tate for international practitioners based outside of the UK, to be hosted in the Tate Modern Curatorial Division at Tate for six months in 2026…[more]
Apply for Emerging Investigator Grants Programme
Deadline: 12-Jan-2026
The Novo Nordisk Foundation is accepting applications for its Emerging Investigator Grants Programme to support upcoming and highly promising research leaders within Industrial Biotechnology and Environmental Biotechnology in the Nordic countries…[more]
RFAs: Emerging Investigator Grants Programme for Research
Deadline: 12-Jan-2026
The Emerging Investigator Grants Programme provides support to the upcoming and highly promising research leaders within plant science, agriculture and food biotechnology in the Nordic countries…[more]
CFAs: Ascending Investigator Grants Programme for Research
Deadline: 12-Jan-2026
The Novo Nordisk Foundation is requesting applications for its Ascending Investigator Grants Programme to support the continued development and consolidation of excellent research leaders within industrial biotechnology and environmental biotechnology in the Nordic countries…[more]
Request for Applications: Community Organizing Grants Program
Deadline: 31-January-2026
Each fund has a specific focus, allowing applicants to choose the one that best aligns with their mission and the communities they serve…[more]
Open Call: FIP Foundation Early Career Leadership Development Scholarships
Deadline: 7-January-2026
Objectives of the scholarships: To assist young pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists or pharmacy educators from low, lower-middle or upper-middle-income countries to attend an FIP World Congress. To provide an opportunity for the recipient to further develop his/her leadership skills and knowledge and to apply these skills in future professional organisation leadership roles. To support the recipient in applying leadership skills to improve pharmaceutical practice, pharmaceutical sciences and/or pharmaceutical education in his/her home country and globally…[more]
Entries open for Circular Business Awards
Deadline Date: January 07, 2026
The Circular Business Awards by the EU CERC are an annual recognition targeted at enterprises in countries eligible for ODA support, as part of the annual Circular Awards by the EU CERC which also includes a separate Policy Implementation Award…[more]
South Africa and Cuba Biotechnology Collaboration Call for Joint Development and Technology Transfer
Deadline: 05-Dec-2025
The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) of South Africa and BioCubaFarma of Cuba have jointly announced a call for Expressions of Interest to promote biotechnology collaboration, technology transfer, joint development, and commercialization between entities in South Africa and Cuba, aiming to leverage innovative biotech products to address health challenges and enhance global market reach…[more]
EUROLakes Call for Associated Regions to Replicate Nature-Based Solutions for Lake Restoration
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026
Does your region face similar environmental challenges to EUROLakes’ demonstration sites? Are you eager to protect and revitalize natural lake ecosystems in Europe? If yes, then this is your chance to get involved in a transformative initiative supported by the Horizon Europe Programme of the European Union…[more]
Open Call: Global Raptor Research and Conservation Grant
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026
The HawkWatch International (HWI) has opened its Global Raptor Research & Conservation Grant under the “Investing in Others” initiative, aimed at supporting local conservation efforts for threatened and understudied raptor species around the world…[more]
National and International Research Travel Grant Program
Deadline: 09-Jan-2026
Applicants are now invited to submit applications for the National and International Research Travel Grant Program to support targeted research trips for doctoral and postdoctoral researchers within Europe and beyond…[more]
UNITE Open Call for Joint Interregional Projects
Deadline: January 15, 2026
The UNITE Call 1 for Joint Interregional Projects under the UNITE initiative invites high-impact collaborative proposals addressing key innovation challenges in digital healthcare…[more]
Call for Applications: Luminate Accelerator Program
Deadline: January 12, 2026
The Luminate Accelerator, a program of NextCorps based in Rochester, New York, is inviting applications from startups developing innovative technologies using optics, photonics, or imaging, offering funding, mentorship, and investor access to help them scale and enhance investability…[more]
Call for Proposals: Quantum Grand Challenge
Deadline: January 08, 2026
The European Commission’s Horizon Europe programme invites startups to submit proposals for the Quantum Grand Challenge, aiming to develop integrated quantum computing solutions through a Phase 1 roadmap and preliminary prototypes, to accelerate scientific innovation, economic relevance, and industrial-scale deployment across Europe…[more]
Globalstars Call with Japan 2025: Advancing International Research and Development Collaboration
Deadline: January 21, 2026
Eureka, the world’s largest public network for international R&D and innovation cooperation, together with Japan and the United Kingdom, has launched the Globalstars Call with Japan 2025 to support cross-border industrial research and development projects aimed at boosting productivity, competitiveness, and commercialization outcomes across 15 participating countries…[more]
Fourth Programming Round of Elsie Initiative Fund
Deadline: 31-Jan-2026
The Elsie Initiative Fund for Uniformed Women in Peace Operations (EIF) is set to launch its fourth programming round on 9 October 2025 with a high-level event bringing together United Nations leadership, Member States, donors, and project partners…[more]
EP PerMed Call for Horizon Europe Programme
Deadline: 12-Jan-2026
The European Partnership for Personalised Medicine, EP PerMed supported by the European Union under Horizon Europe, has launched its first research, innovation and technology call (RITC2026) for proposals on “Test and Demonstration of Multimodal Data Approaches for Personalised Medicine”, acronym “MultiPMData2026”…[more]
Call for Proposals: Creative Europe 2026 – Innovative Tools and Business Models
Deadline: January 16, 2026
The Creative Europe Programme has launched the 2026 “Innovative Tools and Business Models” Call under its MEDIA sub-programme, inviting eligible legal entities from participating countries to develop and spread innovative tools and business models that enhance the visibility, diversity, competitiveness, and sustainability of the European audiovisual industry in the digital age…[more]
CFPs: Support for Information Measures Relating to the Common Agricultural Policy
Deadline: January 14, 2026
The European Commission is inviting proposals for the 2026 call under the Support for Information Measures relating to the Common Agricultural Policy (IMCAP), aiming to increase awareness about the CAP among citizens, farmers, and other stakeholders…[more]
CFAs: Creative Europe Markets and Networking Support for Audiovisual Industry Growth
Deadline: January 20, 2026
The Creative Europe Programme offers a call for proposals to boost the promotion and cooperation among European audiovisual professionals through Markets & Networking support…[more]
CFPs: Approaches, Verification and Training for Edge-AI Building Blocks for CCAM Systems
Deadline: January 20, 2026
The European Commission has launched the Horizon Europe Cluster 5 Call under the topic Approaches, verification and training for Edge-AI building blocks for CCAM Systems, focusing on advancing Edge-AI applications for Connected, Cooperative and Automated Mobility (CCAM)…[more]