Grants and opportunities for your next phase

International Centre for Theoretical Physics with the Climate Compatible Growth Programme

ICTP-CCG Academic Writing Residency 2027 in Trieste for Scholars from ODA Eligible Countries

A fully funded three week writing residency at ICTP in Trieste that helps researchers from ODA eligible countries finish a climate related academic paper and submit it for publication.

Eligibility: Nationals of ODA eligible countries, with priority given to least developed countries

Deadline

November 15, 2026

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Fully funded residency covering airfare, accommodation and a daily subsistence allowance, with no registration fee and limited attendance grants.

Tony Elumelu Foundation

Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme 2027

The Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme opens its annual call on 1 January with $5,000 non-refundable seed capital for African founders, the portal closing on 1 March 2027.

Eligibility: Africans aged 18 years and above

Deadline

March 1, 2027

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

The programme page states endorsed participants receive their $5,000 non-refundable seed capital, and the Foundation homepage records funding for more than 27,000 young Africans at $5,000 each since 2015.

European School of Materials (EUSMAT)

AMASE Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Advanced Materials, intake 2027/28

AMASE, the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Advanced Materials Science and Engineering at the European School of Materials, opens its 2027/28 intake with Erasmus Mundus support paid at 1,400 € per month for 24 months.

Eligibility: Bachelor level graduates in a materials science or engineering related field applying to the AMASE joint master

Deadline

January 15, 2027

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

The fees page states "Students receive a monthly installment of 1,400 € for 24 months", with the subsistence line shown at 33,600 €, and participation costs printed as "EU students 1.500 € (per semester)" and "Non-EU students 4.500 € (per semester)".

Union for International Cancer Control

UICC Yamagiwa-Yoshida Memorial International Cancer Study Grants

UICC Yamagiwa-Yoshida Memorial International Cancer Study Grants fund a three month cancer research stay worth up to US$ 10,000 for PhD holders with a publication record, with the call closing 20 November 2026.

Eligibility: Hold a PhD certificate or equivalent degree at least two years prior to the publication date of the call

Deadline

November 20, 2026

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

The page states "Maximum value: US$ 10,000" for a three month research stay, with an extension of up to two months at no cost to UICC when the fellow secures other funding.

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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Simons Foundation, Autism & Neuroscience division

Simons Foundation Fellows-to-Faculty Award 2027

The Simons Foundation has opened its 2027 Fellows-to-Faculty Award for early career scientists moving into tenure track faculty roles, with a $600,000 USD three year research grant, optional postdoctoral support and no citizenship requirements.

Eligibility: Hold a Ph.D., M.D., M.D./Ph.D. or an equivalent doctoral degree

Deadline

January 13, 2027

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

The core commitment is a $600,000 USD faculty research grant, paid as $200,000 USD per year for three years and inclusive of 20 percent indirect costs. An optional postdoctoral award of $110,000 USD per year for up to two years can precede it, making up to five years of support in total. Fellows may activate their awards at research institutions inside or outside the United States.

DIW Berlin Graduate Center, German Institute for Economic Research

DIW Berlin Graduate Center Fully Funded PhD in Economics, 2027 Intake

DIW Berlin has opened applications for its 2027 doctoral intake, a five year economics PhD in Berlin with no tuition fees, a 1,650 Euro monthly stipend during the course year and paid research department employment for years two to five.

Eligibility: A master degree or diploma in Economics or Business Studies, or a related field such as civil engineering, statistics or quantitative social science with a sufficient background in Economics

Deadline

January 15, 2027

Location

Germany

Funding or benefit

No tuition fees. A stipend of 1,650 Euro per month covers the one year course phase, and years two to five are normally funded through employment at a DIW Berlin research department at TVöD, EG 13, 75 percent.

Imperial College London

Jack Hirst Scholarship 2027/28, Imperial College London

One Jack Hirst Scholarship for a Chemistry MRes at Imperial College London, worth full tuition fees at the Overseas rate plus a stipend equivalent to the annual UKRI rate, for candidates studying or researching Chemistry at a Nigerian academic institution, closing 23:59 UK local time on 21 May 2027.

Eligibility: Currently studying or conducting research in Chemistry at a Nigerian academic institution

Deadline

May 21, 2027

Location

Nigeria

Funding or benefit

One award: full tuition fees at the Overseas rate and a stipend equivalent to the annual UKRI rate.

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Carnegie Mellon University Africa Master's Programmes, Fall 2027

Fall 2027 admission for the Master's programmes at Carnegie Mellon University Africa in Kigali, MS IT, MS ECE and MS Engineering AI, with a 15 December 2026 early deadline that carries competency test fee coverage and a final close of 15 January 2027.

Eligibility: Students from across Africa are encouraged to apply, which covers Nigerian graduates

Deadline

January 15, 2027

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

An admission call rather than a cash award, with CMU Africa covering competency test fees for applicants who meet the 15 December 2026 early admission deadline. Funding support is separate from admission.

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Gates Cambridge Trust

Gates Cambridge Scholarship Class of 2027

The Gates Cambridge Trust Class of 2027 round, a full cost postgraduate award for study at the University of Cambridge open to applicants of all nationalities, with the live round two deadline set by course on 8 December 2026 or 6 January 2027.

Eligibility: Applicants of all nationalities for the PhD routes and the defined set of master's courses, which covers Nigerian and African applicants

Deadline

December 8, 2026

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

A full cost postgraduate award covering University tuition, a maintenance allowance and travel and visa costs. No single cash figure is published because components depend on course and visa route.

Google Africa

Google Africa Virtual Algorithms Workshop 2026 for Students and Recent Graduates

Google engineers host a two hour online session on data structures, algorithms and how to talk through a coding interview, open to university students and recent graduates across Africa who are 18 or older.

Eligibility: Open to university students and recent graduates across Africa

Deadline

October 31, 2026

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Free training session, no fee to register.

Research and Innovation for Climate (RICH) Hub

RICH Hub Climate AI Innovation Expression of Interest 2026 for African Innovators

An open call for African led or Africa based climate AI innovations that have already reached pilot stage, with technical support, coaching, ecosystem connections and potential scaling grants of up to USD 200,000 for selected innovations.

Eligibility: African led or Africa based innovations

Deadline

Timeline not announced

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Potential scaling grants of up to USD 200,000 for selected innovations, alongside technical support, coaching and partnerships.