Grants and opportunities for your next phase

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.

UNDP timbuktoo

timbuktoo LaunchPad for HealthTech Startups by UNDP Africa, incubation through accredited African hubs

UNDP's timbuktoo initiative, through its HealthTech Hub in Kigali, opens the timbuktoo LaunchPad to HealthTech startups anywhere in Africa. Selected startups are incubated by an accredited hub, mentored and connected to a continental network, with applications taken on a rolling basis.

Eligibility: Be based in Africa or building solutions targeting African healthcare markets

Deadline

Timeline not announced

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

The call publishes no grant or investment amount. It lists incubation, mentorship, network access and investment readiness support, and states that pathways to acceleration and early stage investment are access to opportunities rather than a guaranteed grant, investment or acceleration place.

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EPFL

EPFL Summer Research Program 2027, School of Life Sciences

EPFL's School of Life Sciences is taking applications for its two month Summer Research Program 2027 in Switzerland, carrying a CHF 3,600 stipend plus housing and travel cover.

Eligibility: Currently enrolled in a university in biology, bio physics, chemistry, bio engineering, bio informatics, quantitative biology, genetics, medicine or another life sciences related programme

Deadline

November 15, 2026

Location

Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya

Funding or benefit

CHF 3,600 for the two month period covering housing and living costs, with about CHF 1,700 left to live on, plus travel reimbursement of up to CHF 1,000 for overseas flights and CHF 500 for shorter distances.

LEO Foundation

LEO Foundation Research Grants 2027, International Call: DKK 2 to 4 Million for Dermatology Research Worldwide

The LEO Foundation has opened the International call of its 2027 Research Grants, an open competition award of typically DKK 2 to 4 million for projects of one to three years. The call welcomes applicants from anywhere in the world who hold at least a PhD and are affiliated with a university, hospital or other non profit. Applications close at 16:00 CET on 23 November 2026.

Eligibility: At least a PhD degree or equivalent academic qualification

Deadline

November 23, 2026

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Typical grant of DKK 2 to 4 million for a project period of 1 to 3 years. Budgets must be submitted in Danish kroner and may include administrative costs of up to 5 percent, which are added automatically.

Wellcome

Wellcome Career Development Awards for Mid Career Researchers in Africa and Other Low and Middle Income Countries

Wellcome Career Development Awards back mid-career researchers who are ready to lead a substantial research programme, with annual expenditure usually below GBP 250,000 excluding salary and a duration of usually 8 years. There is no deadline, applications are accepted year round, and from 29 October 2026 location eligibility narrows to the UK plus low and middle income countries in Africa, South Asia and South-East Asia.

Eligibility: You are a mid-career researcher ready to lead a substantial and innovative research programme

Deadline

Timeline not announced

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

You request the resources your research programme needs. The annual expenditure for a Career Development Award is usually below GBP 250,000 excluding the applicant's salary, and applications above that value are subject to additional scrutiny. Funding duration is usually 8 years, may be less for some disciplines and may only be longer if held on a part-time basis.

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