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Royal Society Career Development Fellowship 2027

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The Royal Society

Royal Society Career Development Fellowship 2027: Up to £703,800 Over Four Years for Early-Career Black Researchers in STEM

A four year postdoctoral fellowship of up to £703,800 for early-career researchers from Black heritage backgrounds working in the natural sciences in the UK, with mentoring, training and possible relocation and visa support. Applications close 18 November 2026.

Eligibility: Self-identify as being from a Black heritage background, including a mixed Black background, as the current pilot specifically focuses on researchers from this group

Deadline: November 18, 2026
Location: United Kingdom (research must be conducted in the UK), Applicants of any nationality may apply
Funding or benefit: Up to £703,800 over four years, covering support toward the fellow's salary, eligible research expenses and directly allocated costs at 80 percent. Relocation and visa costs for the fellow and dependants may be requested in addition to the £703,800 cap.

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International Mathematical Union

IMU-Simons Research Fellowship 2027 for Mathematicians in Developing Countries

The IMU-Simons Research Fellowship Program funds collaborative research visits of one to three months at mathematical institutions abroad for mathematicians based in developing countries. Awards range from US$5,000 to US$15,000 and cover travel, visas, insurance, accommodation, living costs and eligible family support. Applications for research visits starting between 1 June 2027 and 1 June 2028 close on 15 January 2027.

Eligibility: You hold a PhD in mathematics

Deadline: January 15, 2027
Location: Africa
Funding or benefit: Awards between US$5,000 and US$15,000 depending on the eligible costs of the proposed research visit. Paid in two installments, with the final installment released after a post-visit report.

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Swedish Institute (Svenska institutet)

SI Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarship 2027

A fully funded Swedish Institute scholarship for female citizens of ten Africa and Asia countries, including Nigeria, to take a one or two year English-taught master’s programme in STEM at a Swedish university starting autumn 2027. Swedish Institute pays your full tuition, gives SEK 12,000 every month for living costs and a one-time SEK 15,000 travel grant. One important thing first: you cannot apply to this scholarship directly. You must submit your master’s programme application through University Admissions between 16 October 2026 and 15 January 2027, because the SI portal only opens from 8 to 24 February 2027 and it asks for that application.

Eligibility: You are a female citizen of Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, South Africa, Thailand or Vietnam

Deadline: February 24, 2027
Location: Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya
Funding or benefit: Full tuition fee coverage paid directly by SI to the Swedish university each semester, a monthly allowance of SEK 12,000, and a one-time travel grant of SEK 15,000.

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SI Scholarship for Global Professionals holders at a leadership workshop, photo by Moa Karlberg for the Swedish Institute.

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Swedish Institute (Svenska institutet)

SI Scholarship for Global Professionals 2027

The Swedish Institute’s flagship master’s scholarship for citizens of 34 countries, Nigeria included, covering Governance, Public Health, Entrepreneurship and Innovation or STEM at a Swedish university from autumn 2027. SI pays full tuition, SEK 12,000 a month for living costs and a one-time SEK 15,000 travel grant. Note the sequence: your master’s programme application through University Admissions closes on 15 January 2027, and the SI scholarship portal itself only runs from 8 to 24 February 2027, closing at 14:59 CET.

Eligibility: You are a citizen of one of the 34 eligible countries, which include Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana’s neighbours in the list, Ethiopia, Egypt, Morocco, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Liberia

Deadline: February 24, 2027
Location: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh
Funding or benefit: Full tuition fee coverage paid directly by SI to the Swedish university each semester, a monthly allowance of SEK 12,000, and a one-time travel grant of SEK 15,000.

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Mathematics opportunities

Royal Society Career Development Fellowship 2027: Up to £703,800 Over Four Years for Early-Career Black Researchers in STEM

IMU-Simons Research Fellowship 2027 for Mathematicians in Developing Countries

SI Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarship 2027

SI Scholarship for Global Professionals 2027

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