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Activate Fellowship 2027 for first-time hard-tech founders in the United States
FellowshipCloses 30 Oct

Activate

Activate U.S. Fellowship Cohort 2027 for Hard-Tech Founders

Activate supports scientists and engineers becoming first-time hard-tech founders with a $100,000 annual living stipend, $100,000 in R&D support, $12,000 a year for travel and professional development, plus mentorship and entrepreneurship education. Applications for the U.S. Cohort 2027 close 30 October 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

Eligibility: A bachelor's degree

Deadline
October 30, 2026
Location
United States
Funding or benefit
A $100,000 living stipend per year, $100,000 in research and development support, $12,000 per year for travel and professional development, a health insurance stipend and a relocation allowance.
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FellowshipCloses 31 Oct

UNESCO-TWAS

TWAS-SISSA-Lincei Research Cooperation Visits Programme 2026

The TWAS-SISSA-Lincei Research Cooperation Visits Programme gives early career scientists who are nationals of a least developed country a three month funded research visit to laboratories in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region of Italy. UNESCO-TWAS runs it with the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei and the International School for Advanced Studies, and applications for this cycle close on 31 October 2026.

Eligibility: Maximum age of 40 years on 31 December of the application year

Deadline
October 31, 2026
Location
Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh
Funding or benefit
Travel expenses and subsistence costs for the three month stay in Italy are covered by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, through UNESCO-TWAS. TWAS publishes no cash stipend figure for this programme, and administration and financial operation of TWAS is undertaken by UNESCO under an agreement with the organisation.
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FellowshipCloses 31 Oct

Leafgreen Africa

Leafgreen Africa Environmental Leadership Fellowship 2027 Cohort 1

A six month environmental leadership fellowship from Leafgreen Africa in Nigeria, open to students, recent graduates and working professionals across disciplines, with applications closing 31 October 2026.

Eligibility: Students, recent graduates and early-career professionals

Deadline
October 31, 2026
Location
Nigeria
Funding or benefit
The fellowship page lists a certificate on completion, a six month duration and a commitment of 6 to 8 hours per week. No stipend, fee or award amount is printed on the page.
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German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

DAAD In-Country and In-Region Scholarships for Sub-Saharan Africa: Funded Master’s Degrees in Development Related Fields

The DAAD In-Country/In-Region Programme funds development related Master’s degrees for graduates and postgraduates from Sub-Saharan Africa, either in their own country or in another country in the region. The award runs for the regular duration of the course, generally up to two years, and covers a monthly scholarship, tuition fees, a study and research allowance, thesis publishing costs and health insurance, with a travel allowance for In-Region holders. Applications for the round now open close on 12 November 2026.

Eligibility: Applicant is a graduate or postgraduate from Sub-Saharan Africa

Deadline
November 12, 2026
Location
Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana
Funding or benefit
No single figure is published on the programme page. The award lists a monthly scholarship, study and research allowance, thesis publishing costs, tuition fees and health insurance, plus a travel allowance for In-Region holders. The amounts appear in the call for applications of the degree programme you apply to. Applying through the host institution costs nothing.
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Unearthodox Exploration Co-Lab 2027 open call for systems innovators
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Unearthodox

Unearthodox Exploration Co-Lab 2027 for Systems Innovators

A 10 month online incubation programme, running from 1 March to 31 December 2027, for innovators working on the deeper causes of nature and society challenges. Selected initiatives receive a CHF 10,000 grant plus tailored support worth up to an estimated CHF 60,000. Applications close 16 November 2026 at 11:59 PM GMT plus 1.

Eligibility: An early stage initiative at the intersection of environmental and societal change

Deadline
November 16, 2026
Location
Global
Funding or benefit
A CHF 10,000 grant for each selected initiative, plus access to a shared pool of tailored non-financial support estimated at up to CHF 60,000 in value. The non-financial support is not a cash award.
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Italy-AOSIS Fellowship Programme 2027 in New York for early-career professionals from AOSIS countries
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Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS)

Italy-AOSIS Fellowship Programme 2027 in New York

A one year fellowship for early-career professionals from AOSIS member countries, working at their Permanent Mission in New York on climate, ocean, environment and sustainable development. Fellows receive a $5,000 USD monthly stipend and a $5,000 settling-in allowance. Applications close Friday 20 November 2026 at 11:59 PM EST.

Eligibility: A national of an AOSIS member country

Deadline
November 21, 2026
Location
Global, United States
Funding or benefit
A monthly stipend of $5,000 USD for the one year programme, with housing costs to be covered from the stipend, plus a fixed settling-in allowance of $5,000, roundtrip economy airfare to New York City, a laptop, comprehensive health insurance and a travel budget for major international meetings.
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International Trade Centre, through the Ye! Community

Youth Ecopreneur Programme (YECO) 2026/27 for Young Green Founders

A global programme from the International Trade Centre's Ye! Community that gives young founders under 35 a ten week bootcamp, an accelerator with equity free seed funding of up to $100,000 USD for land restoration, coaching from business experts and a $10,000 USD award prize.

Eligibility: Applicants must be under the age of 35 by the application deadline

Deadline
November 22, 2026
Location
Africa
Funding or benefit
Equity free seed funding pool of up to $100,000 USD for the Land Restoration accelerator cohort, and a $10,000 USD Youth Ecopreneur Award prize per category.
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CGIAR++ PhD Scholarship 2026 call for applications for 10 PhD candidates at German universities
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CGIAR++ Science and Impact Hub

CGIAR++ PhD Scholarship 2026 for Doctoral Research in Germany

The CGIAR++ Science and Impact Hub is seeking 10 PhD candidates for its 2026 scholarship call. Doctoral research is hosted by a CGIAR++ Center and enrolled at a German university, with joint supervision arranged before you apply. Applications close on 30 November 2026.

Eligibility: An MSc degree in Agricultural Sciences or a related field such as biology, geography, sociology, veterinary medicine, marine biology, forestry, political sciences, law or economics

Deadline
November 30, 2026
Location
Global, Germany
Funding or benefit
The 2026 call states that 10 PhD candidates will be supported, with hosting by a CGIAR++ Center and enrolment at a German university. No funding amount, stipend value or currency is published in the call.
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MOPGA 2027 visiting fellowship programme for early career researchers, Campus France
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French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, implemented by Campus France

MOPGA 2027 Visiting Fellowship in France for Early Career Environmental Researchers

MOPGA 2027 funds a 12 month research stay in a French laboratory for early career researchers from outside France who work on climate, energy, earth systems, sustainability and One Health. The fellowship pays a monthly allowance of EUR 2,500 plus a EUR 500 settling-in allowance, and applications close on 15 December 2026.

Eligibility: You hold a doctoral degree awarded less than five years before the application deadline, which for this call means you defended your thesis between December 2021 and December 2026 inclusive

Deadline
December 15, 2026
Location
France
Funding or benefit
A monthly allowance of EUR 2,500 for a fellowship period of 12 months, plus a EUR 500 settling-in allowance paid during the first month of the research stay. Health coverage, civil liability insurance and repatriation assistance are included, followed by supplementary health insurance once the fellow registers with the French social security system. International travel costs to France are not covered.
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Learning Planet Institute

Learning Planet Youth Design Challenge 2026 to 2027: Mentorship for Young Education Innovators Aged 15 to 26 and a USD 1,000 Grant for 12 Ambassadors

The Learning Planet Youth Design Challenge invites young people aged 15 to 26 anywhere in the world to submit an innovative education project that creates real world impact in one of three themes: peace and democracy, mental health and wellbeing, or environment and climate. Sixty shortlisted projects receive online training, mentorship and masterclasses, and 12 of those are selected as ambassadors with a USD 1,000 grant each to advance their work. The call for proposals closes on 7 January 2027 at 23:59 Central European Time.

Eligibility: Open to young people aged 15 to 26

Deadline
January 7, 2027
Location
Africa
Funding or benefit
12 participants are selected as ambassadors and each receives a USD 1,000 grant to advance their project, plus invitations to international events and tailored networking. The 60 shortlisted projects receive free online training and mentorship but no grant.
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beVisioneers The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship 2027 cohort
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beVisioneers by The DO School, funded by Mercedes-Benz

beVisioneers The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship 2027 Cohort

A fully funded, hybrid fellowship for eco-innovators aged 18 to 28, with scholarship opportunities of up to EUR 15,000 to grow a planet positive project, plus mentoring, a global community and funded travel to key events.

Eligibility: Eco-innovators aged 18 to 28 on the application closing date of 31 January 2027

Deadline
January 31, 2027
Location
Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa
Funding or benefit
Scholarship opportunities of up to €15,000 to grow your project, within a fully funded fellowship that covers travel, accommodation and expenses for key programme events, plus additional financial support for accessibility.
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