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Heels and Tech

FemNest Lab Cohort 2.0: Five Week Venture Building Incubator for Women Solving Female and Family Health in Nigeria

Heels and Tech has opened applications for FemNest Lab Cohort 2.0, a five week incubator for women in Nigeria building solutions for female and family health. It runs on live workshops, expert mentorship and AI and no code training, and closes with a demo day in Lagos where ventures pitch to investors.

Eligibility: Women with a healthcare challenge they are passionate about solving.

Deadline

Timeline not announced

Location

Nigeria

Funding or benefit

The programme provides milestone based venture support, and top ventures are eligible for milestone based funding. The provider does not publish a fixed funding amount for Cohort 2.0.

Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN)

SMEDAN Zero to 100 Pitch Competition: Share of a ₦30 Million Grant Pool for Nigerian Small Businesses

SMEDAN is taking pitches from Nigerian small businesses for a ₦30 million grant pool, awarded live on stage at the National MSME Conference 2026 in Lagos. Entry is free, the top prize is ₦15 million, and applications close at 5pm on 22 October 2026.

Eligibility: The competition is for Nigerian small businesses.

Deadline

October 22, 2026

Location

Nigeria

Funding or benefit

A ₦30 million grant pool is awarded across three prizes: ₦15 million for first place, ₦10 million for second and ₦5 million for third. SMEDAN states the grants are disbursed on stage at the final.

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

WIPO Global Innovation Index Fellowship 2027: Funded Research Fellowship in Geneva with a Stipend up to CHF 6,000 a Month

WIPO is recruiting a Global Innovation Index Fellow into its Composite Indicator Research Section in Geneva. It is a paid, fully supported 12 month research post for someone who works in data, and the innovation rankings that governments plan around sit inside it.

Eligibility: An advanced university degree at master’s level in economics, statistics, data science or any related field.

Deadline

October 30, 2026

Location

Nigeria

Funding or benefit

Stipend set in accordance with the level of qualifications and experience of the Fellow, starting from CHF 3,300 a month up to a maximum of CHF 6,000.

Electoral Integrity Project

Electoral Integrity Project Fellowship 2027

The Electoral Integrity Project opens its 2027 Fellowship to academics and practitioners worldwide working on electoral integrity, with junior, practitioner, Carter Center democracy and electoral management resiliency categories. Applications are open until 30 October 2026.

Eligibility: Academics and practitioners at all stages of their career engaged in electoral integrity research

Deadline

October 30, 2026

Location

Global, All countries including Nigeria and Africa

Funding or benefit

Two Electoral Management Resiliency Fellowships of 1,000 CAD each, funded in part by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Other fellowship categories are research affiliations without a stated cash award.

Gender and Justice Editorial Board, Bristol University Press

Gender and Justice Mentorship Programme 2026

A free four month mentorship pairing Global South writers with the editorial board of the journal Gender and Justice to develop a research article for submission. No fee, no funding, and applications for the current round close 18 November 2026.

Eligibility: Currently based in the Global South

Deadline

November 18, 2026

Location

Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya

Funding or benefit

Free mentorship programme. It provides no financial support, and all mentoring and resources are provided free of charge.

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EMMIR Consortium

EMMIR Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Edition 14

Applications are open for EMMIR, the European Master in Migration and Intercultural Relations, a two year joint master's studied across three countries. Erasmus+ scholarship holders receive EUR 1,400 a month for 24 months with insurance and registration fees covered. The scholarship deadline is 20 December 2026.

Eligibility: Open to applicants of any country, with no requirement to belong to a particular nationality or continent

Deadline

December 20, 2026

Location

Germany, Norway, Italy

Funding or benefit

Erasmus+ scholarship holders receive EUR 1,400 per month for 24 months, with health insurance and university registration and student service fees covered.

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

UNFPA West and Central Africa YPS Consultant Roster 2026

UNFPA is building a pre qualified roster of Youth, Peace and Security consultants for its West and Central Africa Regional Office and country offices. Roster members become eligible for paid short term and long term consultancy assignments across the region. Applications close 31 December 2026 at 23:00 Eastern Time.

Eligibility: Advanced university degree, master's or PhD, in international relations, peace and conflict studies, law, social sciences or a related field

Deadline

December 31, 2026

Location

Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon

Funding or benefit

Consultancy assignments from the roster are paid engagements under UNFPA individual consultancy terms. Roster inclusion itself carries no payment.

Novartis and the University of Basel

Novartis Next Generation Scientist Program 2027

A supported three month research internship in Basel, Switzerland for MSc, PhD and MD students enrolled at universities in low and middle income countries, running 1 June to 31 August 2027 with a monthly stipend. Applications close 15 November 2026.

Eligibility: Currently enrolled as an MSc, PhD or MD student at a university in a low or middle income country

Deadline

November 15, 2026

Location

Switzerland

Funding or benefit

Monthly stipend from Novartis to cover incidentals and basic living expenses during the three month programme. The published vacancy does not state the stipend amount.

ifa CrossCulture Programme

ifa CrossCulture Programme CCP Fellowship 2027 for Civil Society Professionals

A fully funded two to three month fellowship placing civil society professionals and volunteers from over 40 countries with a host organisation in Germany or a partner country, with a monthly stipend, travel and training covered.

Eligibility: You are a citizen of one of the participating countries, which across Africa include Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco and Tunisia.

Deadline

December 8, 2026

Location

Algeria, Egypt, Libya

Funding or benefit

A monthly stipend of 650 euros, with round trip airfare, accommodation, a monthly public transport ticket, health insurance and visa fee reimbursement covered.

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UCL Institute of Education with HP

HP-UCL IOE Fellowship in AI in Education for Senior Education Leaders

A fully funded global leadership fellowship for senior education leaders who want to guide responsible artificial intelligence in education systems, built from online sessions, a week in London and nine months of capstone mentoring.

Eligibility: You are a senior education policymaker, regulator, inspectorate leader, system leader or organisational leader working across education, government or the public sector.

Deadline

November 7, 2026

Location

Africa, Asia, Europe

Funding or benefit

The fellowship is fully funded, with all programme costs covered on acceptance, excluding airfares and visas.

Afrinvest West Africa Limited

Afrinvest Analyst Programme 2027, TAAP 27, for Graduate Applicants in Lagos

A 24 month full-time analyst training programme at Afrinvest West Africa in Ikoyi, Lagos, where trainees rotate through the group's departments, shadow experienced staff and build research and analysis skills across the capital markets.

Eligibility: A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field from an accredited university.

Deadline

Timeline not announced

Location

Nigeria

Funding or benefit

Afrinvest publishes no stipend or salary figure for the programme on the careers posting.

ChangemakerXchange

Changemakers for Youth Programme 2027 for Social Entrepreneurs Aged 18 to 35

A supported nine month programme for young social entrepreneurs working across Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Switzerland and Eastern Germany, with tailored capacity building, a five day in person summit and seed funding for cross-border collaborations.

Eligibility: You must be between 18 and 35 years old.

Deadline

November 9, 2026

Location

Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia

Funding or benefit

No fixed cash award is published. Seed funding supports cross-border collaborative projects built by participants, and the programme covers summit accommodation, catering, local transport, venue, materials and facilitation.