Grants and opportunities for your next phase

Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa, London School of Economics and Political Science

LSE Firoz Lalji Institute Creatives in Residence 2026 in London, United Kingdom

A one-year affiliation with the Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa at the London School of Economics, built for African creatives and members of the African diaspora who want to turn social-science research into work that reaches wider audiences. Applications close 7 October 2026.

Eligibility: Open to anyone of African nationality or African descent, including members of the African diaspora, wherever they are based

Deadline

October 7, 2026

Location

United Kingdom

Funding or benefit

The current call does not state a stipend, salary, grant amount, travel allowance, accommodation support or visa funding. Applicants who need that clarity should contact the Institute before making commitments.

AfricaLics

AfricaLics PhD Visiting Fellowship 2027 at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa

A supported three-month research stay at the University of Johannesburg for PhD students enrolled at African universities whose work connects innovation and development. Fellows get mentorship, academic training, accommodation, return airfare and a stipend of about US$600 per month. Applications close 2 October 2026.

Eligibility: You must be actively enrolled as a PhD student at a university in an African country

Deadline

October 2, 2026

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Covered: accommodation in Johannesburg, return economy airfare, training and mentorship costs, costs of the two face-to-face meetings, and a living stipend of approximately US$600 per month during the three-month study visit. Limited support may also be available for a short course not normally available in your home country.

The Earth Prize (The Earth Foundation)

The Earth Prize 2027, USD 104,500 Environmental Sustainability Competition for Students

The Earth Prize 2027 is a global environmental sustainability competition for teenage students, with a USD 104,500 prize pool and USD 10,000 for each of seven Regional Winners. Registration closes 10 January 2027.

Eligibility: Open to teenage students worldwide

Deadline

January 10, 2027

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Total prize pool of USD 104,500. Each of the seven Regional Winners receives USD 10,000 to implement their project. The provider states no separate prize figure for the Global Winner and publishes no cut off time for the registration deadline.

Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ)

21st Wole Soyinka Award for Investigative Reporting 2026

Nigerian reporters and reporting teams can enter evidence based investigative work on corruption, human rights and regulatory failure for recognition at the 21st Wole Soyinka Award. Entries close at 4:00pm on Saturday 24 October 2026.

Eligibility: Nigerian professional reporters, individuals or teams of reporters, full time or freelance

Deadline

October 24, 2026

Location

Nigeria

Funding or benefit

The provider publishes entry criteria, categories and selection rules on the award page and does not state a cash prize figure for this edition. Winners, runners up and commended works are announced as Soyinka Laureates.

University of Bonn and Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences

Urban Future Doctoral Positions 2027 in Urban Health at the University of Bonn, Germany

Ten fully funded four-year PhD positions on urban health in cities along rivers and coastlines, open to master’s degree holders worldwide including Africa, with applications closing 19 October 2026.

Eligibility: A completed Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as health sciences, public health, ecology, climate and earth sciences, economics, geography, urban and regional studies, engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, social sciences or development studies

Deadline

October 19, 2026

Location

Germany, Ghana, Togo

Funding or benefit

A four-year doctoral support contract at TV-L pay grade 13 (65%) on the German public-sector salary scale, plus funding for fieldwork and travel and structured doctoral training. No application fee.

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World Bank Group GovTech, Ministry of the Interior and Safety of the Republic of Korea, National Information Society Agency

GovTech Bootcamp on AI in Governance and Public Administration

The World Bank Group GovTech programme, with the Republic of Korea's Ministry of the Interior and Safety and its National Information Society Agency, is inviting government teams that already run or are building an AI tool for the public sector to a fully funded technical bootcamp. Up to five government teams will be selected. Applications close on 2 October 2026 and results are notified on 16 October 2026.

Eligibility: Open to government agencies from low and middle income countries, as classified by the World Bank income group methodology

Deadline

October 2, 2026

Location

Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana

Funding or benefit

Fully funded participation for selected government teams, including international travel and accommodation for two members per team

iF Design

iF Design Student Award 2027: EUR 50,000 For Sustainable Design Concepts By Students And Recent Graduates

The iF Design Student Award is a free international competition for design students and recent graduates worldwide. Entries pitch a future focused concept that answers one of the first 15 UN Sustainable Development Goals, and the top projects share a EUR 50,000 prize fund.

Eligibility: Current students enrolled in a design related course or programme at a recognised institution.

Deadline

February 3, 2027

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Total prize fund of EUR 50,000 shared among the top entries, with seven projects recognised. The provider publishes no cut off time for the deadline.

European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF)

SEWA Grants 2026: Up to EUR 1,250,000 for Early Warning Pilots in Sub-Saharan Africa

The Strengthening Early Warning in Africa (SEWA) initiative is offering four grants of up to EUR 1,250,000 each for regional pilots that improve impact-based forecasting and early warning services in Sub-Saharan Africa. Consortia led from Europe and built with African climate institutions can apply before 30 September 2026.

Eligibility: A consortium, not a single organisation

Deadline

September 30, 2026

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Four grants of up to EUR 1,250,000 each from a total call budget of EUR 5,000,000, for 24 month projects.

MOVE-ComCashew

e-MOVE ComCashew Final Call: Business Funding for Young Cashew Sector Entrepreneurs

The MOVE-ComCashew e-MOVE initiative has opened its final call for young and emerging entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas in the cashew value chain. Winners receive a kickstart prize of €2,000 in direct business funding, or practical technology support in the form of a laptop, tablet or software.

Eligibility: Aged 18 and above

Deadline

October 30, 2026

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Kickstart prizes of €2,000 in direct funding, or a laptop, tablet or software of equivalent support.

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Blaze by Ecobank

InnovateX 2026: A ₦20 Million Innovation Challenge for Young Nigerians

Blaze by Ecobank has opened InnovateX 2026, a nationwide innovation challenge offering ₦20 million in prizes to young Nigerians with technology, business and creative ideas. Teams of four from tertiary institutions across Nigeria move through screening, mentorship, bootcamps and regional selection before the final pitch.

Eligibility: Nigerian citizen

Deadline

October 30, 2026

Location

Nigeria

Funding or benefit

A total prize pool of ₦20 million is shared across winning teams at the finale on 30 October 2026.

HackerRank

HackerRank Orchestrate, October Edition, 24 hour AI agent hackathon

HackerRank Orchestrate, October Edition is a 24 hour online hackathon where you design, build and ship an AI agent against a real world problem. Prizes include $1,200 for 1st place and $300 each for 2nd to 5th place, plus AI Mock Interview Credits and certificates. The event begins 24 October 2026 at 6:00pm IST (12:30 GMT).

Eligibility: Open to builders across experience levels, from students to experienced engineers

Deadline

October 24, 2026

Location

Global

Funding or benefit

$1,200 for 1st place and $300 each for 2nd to 5th place, plus 10 HackerRank AI Mock Interview Credits

OOBE Protocol

STEVE Agent Arena by OOBE Protocol, launch your AI agent on Solana

STEVE Agent Arena is OOBE Protocol's global competition on the Superteam earn platform: launch and operate an AI agent on Solana and share a 500 USDC prize pool, with XP and bonus mission rewards on top. The deadline is 1 October 2026, 22:59 GMT (23:59 CET).

Eligibility: Open globally to builders

Deadline

October 1, 2026

Location

Global

Funding or benefit

500 USDC total prize pool, plus XP and bonus mission rewards