[November 2025]
Discover a curated list of the newest funding programs designed to support growth, innovation and recovery within the travel and tourism sector.
Open Call for the Gulliver’s Travel Grant Program
Deadline: 30-Nov-2025
The Speculative Literature Foundation’s Gulliver’s Travel Grant offers up to $1,000 to writers of speculative literature for travel that supports research and creative projects. The grant covers airfare, lodging, and other travel expenses, with applications open until November 30, 2025…[more]
Nominations open for Neurology International Travel Award
Deadline: 30-Nov-2025
Applications are now open for the Neurology International Travel Award to encourage junior scientists to present their latest research at academic conferences in the fields of neurology and neuroscience, which helps to grow their profiles…[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]
Entries open for Smithsonian magazine 23rd Annual Photo Contest
Deadline: 01-Dec-2025
The Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest offers a prestigious platform for photographers worldwide to showcase their creativity, skill, and unique perspectives…[more]
Entries open for Ran and Ginny Fiennes Award
Deadline: 30-Nov-2025
The Ran and Ginny Fiennes Award supports humanitarian, scientific or educational projects which follow in the Transglobe Expedition’s tradition of challenge and perseverance…[more]
Call for Entries: Journal of Clinical Medicine Travel Award
Deadline: 31-Dec-25
Applications are now open for the Journal of Clinical Medicine Travel Award to two junior scientists for the year 2026…[more]
Submissions open for UN Tourism Social Innovation Challenge
Deadline: December 08, 2025
The Global Social Innovation Challenge seeks to identify and support groundbreaking startups, scaleups, SMEs and entrepreneurs who are driving change in three key areas which are Community-based Tourism, Inclusivity and Accessibility and Green Projects…[more]
Request for Applications: Travel Grants Program
Deadline: 30-Nov-2025
The SEARCA offers Travel Grants Program to support professionals, social scientists, and graduate students in the region…[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]
RFAs: Egyptian-Spanish Joint Technological Co-operation Program
Deadline: 03-Dec-2025
The Science, Technology and Innovation Funding Authority invites collaborative research and development projects between Egyptian and Spanish partners to foster innovation, strengthen partnerships, and develop new technological solutions…[more]
TÜBİTAK and DAAD Bilateral Cooperation Travel Support Program (Turkey and Germany)
Deadline: 30-Jan-2026
The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK) and German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), both parties invite universities and research institutions to submit joint proposals for scientific and technological research and development (R&D) projects…[more]
Interreg VI-A NEXT Programme: Call for Small and Regular-Scale Project Proposals
Deadline: 30-Nov-2025
The Interreg VI-A NEXT Hungary-Slovakia-Romania-Ukraine Programme has launched its 2nd Call for Proposals, welcoming applications for small-scale and regular-scale projects without infrastructure components…[more]
Applications open for the Nordic Arctic Programme 2025
Deadline: 15-Feb-26
The Nordic Institute in Greenland is accepting applications for the Nordic Arctic Programme to maintain and secure citizens, stability, growth, and prosperity in the Arctic…[more]
Applications open for AFS Global STEM Academies Program
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026
The AFS Global STEM Academies Program offers youth aged 15–17.5 a blended virtual and international experience focused on STEM, sustainability, and global competence. Participants complete a 12-week online curriculum followed by a four-week study abroad in Brazil, China, Egypt, or India, with full scholarships covering most program costs…[more]
Entries open for EIT Community NEB’s Start-up Accelerator Program 2026
Deadline: 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]
Feasibility Support Program for Rural Investments in 2025 (Turkey)
Deadline: 12-Dec-25
The 2025 Feasibility Support Program for Rural Investments is now open for applications to support feasibility studies of projects that will improve Ankara’s innovation and entrepreneurship capacity and can be transformed into investments in the short and medium term…[more]
CFAs: Distinguished Women Scientists Fund (Netherlands)
Deadline: 15-Dec-2025
The Landelijk Netwerk Vrouwelijke Hoogleraren has announced its Distinguished Women Scientists Fund to offer female postdoctoral researchers in the Netherlands an opportunity to advance their academic pursuits through international travel and collaboration…[more]
Call for Proposals: SCENIC Enabler Grant (Malaysia)
Deadline: 31-Dec-2025
The SCENIC Enabler Grant is a funding opportunity in Sabah aimed at supporting startups, entrepreneurs, and innovators in gaining exposure and opportunities at national and international platforms…[more]
Applications open for Overseas Travel Grant Program in Indonesia
Deadline: 01-May-2026
The American-Indonesian Cultural and Educational Foundation grants scholarships to Indonesian PhD students currently enrolled in an accredited US university or college for their dissertation research in Indonesia…[more]
Short-Term Grants for Conferences and Research Travel in Armenia
Deadline: 03-Dec-2025
The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation offers Short-Term Grants to support students, early-career academics, and researchers in Armenia to participate in international academic events and research trips abroad…[more]
YouSEED: Young People Explore Rural Development through the Prism of Social Economy Program (Montenegro)
Deadline: 31-Dec-25
Applications are now open for a new initiative aimed at promoting rural development in Montenegro through innovative, youth-driven approaches to social and green economy…[more]
National Research Fund: Emerging Research Grants (NRF-ERG) – Maldives
Deadline: 31-Jan-2026
The Maldives National University has launched the NRF-ERG 2025-001, offering up to MVR 500,000 per project for research aligned with national priorities. Open to all researchers, the grant supports projects in governance, safety, well-being, economic sustainability, digital innovation, and the green agenda, with a maximum duration of 1.5 years. Applications close on 31 January 2026…[more]
Entries open for “Museum 4.0” Competition in Russia
Deadline: 16-Dec-2025
The Museum 4.0 Competition provides grants of up to 10 million rubles to help museums across Russia modernize, improve accessibility, expand educational work and strengthen social impact. Open to all museum types and related organizations, the competition supports innovative projects that enhance visitor engagement, professional standards and cultural participation. Projects can run 18–24 months and must start within 30 days of signing the agreement…[more]
Short Term Conference and Travel Grant (Armenia)
Deadline: 3 December 2025
The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation is inviting applications for its Short Term Conference and Travel Grant for Graduate students (Master and PhD), academics and researchers based in Armenia, under 35 years old, wishing to attend international seminars, conferences, short term courses and research trips, related to their research field, abroad…[more]
Call for Proposals: NEMI Travel Grant Program (Netherlands)
Deadline: Ongoing
Do you want to learn more about the latest advances in EM? Want to go to a conference to present your own EM data? Or are you interested to use EM in your work but do not know where to start and want to visit a workshop on an EM-related topic? The Netherlands Electron Microscopy Infrastructure is now offering financial support for early career researchers…[more]
Request for Applications: International Travel Scheme (India)
Deadline: Ongoing
The Anusandhan National Research Foundation is requesting applications for its International Travel Support Scheme to provide financial assistance to Indian researchers for presenting a research paper in an international scientific event held abroad…[more]
RFAs: Undergraduate Korea Study Abroad Travel Grant Program (US)
Deadline: 15-Dec-2025
The Korea Society offers up to $2,000 in travel grants for U.S. undergraduate students to support study abroad programs in Korea. Eligible students can apply for spring 2026 or full academic year programs, with grants easing financial burdens and providing opportunities for cultural and academic immersion. Recipients also participate in post-return panels to share experiences and insights…[more]
Airport Development Group launches Community Grants (Australia)
Deadline: 18-Dec-2025
The Airport Development Group (ADG) Community Grants Program opens an avenue for grassroots organisations within the Northern Territory to access funding for initiatives that enhance community wellbeing, cultural development and environmental sustainability…[more]
Music BC Business Travel Grants Programme (Canada)
Deadline: January 09, 2026
The Music BC Business Travel Grant Programme supports companies undertaking business development activities through travel to key music industry markets…[more]
