Top Postdoc Fellowships Open to African Researchers (2026)

Newberry Library · United States · Postdoctoral · Varies

Newberry Library: USD5,000/month for four to nine months. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Research Grants Council, Hong Kong · Hong Kong · PhD · Stipend + research/conference travel allowance for up to 3 years (university tuition package varies)

Hong Kong's Research Grants Council funds new full-time PhD students from any country with a stipend and a research travel allowance for up to three years — the initial application closes 1 December 2026 at noon Hong Kong time.

Dunin-Deshpande Queen's Innovation Centre (Queen's University) & Mastercard Foundation · Online (Canada-based) · Fellowship · Free 8-month online programme with training, mentoring and financial support

An eight-month online entrepreneurship fellowship from Queen's University for African students and recent graduates, with bootcamps, mentors and support to launch a venture.

Newberry Library · United States · PhD, Postdoctoral · Varies

Newberry Library: USD3,000/month, generally one month; some awards two months. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Visegrad Fund · Multiple · Fellowship · Fully Funded

The Visegrad Scholarship Program supports Master’s and post-Master’s students and researchers for up to two semesters at institutions in Central and Eastern Europe.

The Green Institute · Virtual · Fellowship · Not Applicable

The Green Institute invites applications for the Officially Green Fellowship Programme from emerging leaders passionate about sustainability, education, advocacy, and community action. The programme develops sustainability leaders ready to

American School of Classical Studies at Athens, Gennadius Library · Greece · Doctoral / early postdoctoral research · US$11,500, Loring Hall room and weekday board, School-fee waiver; September 2027–May 2028.

Kathryn and Peter Yatrakis Fellowship 2027–28: US$11,500, Loring Hall room and weekday board, School-fee waiver; September 2027–May 2028. Eligibility: All nationalities; doctoral students or PhD earned within five years. Project must require Gennadius Library collections; full-year Athens residence.

Nova School of Business and Economics, NOVA University Lisbon · Portugal · PhD · Four years of EUR 1,400 monthly tax-free stipend and 90% annual tuition waiver; research allowance from year two. Renewed annually subject to satisfactory progress. Not covered: 10% of tuition remains payable. Fifth-year funding is competitive, not guaranteed. Stipend is not a promise to meet all living/travel costs. No outside employment except permitted TA/RA duties up to 25% from year two.

Nova SBE PhD Research Fellowships: Four years of EUR 1,400 monthly tax-free stipend and 90% annual tuition waiver; research allowance from year two. Renewed annually subject to satisfactory progress. Deadline: 31 January 2027 (time and time zone not stated).

IBSA Foundation for Scientific Research · Worldwide eligible research institution · Doctoral / Postdoctoral / Medical residency · €32,000 gross for 12 months of personal salary, living and mobility costs, paid in two instalments. May supplement another award. Additional €5,000 Research Equity Prize within same family targets a developing-country host.

IBSA Foundation Fellowships 2026–2027: €32,000 gross for 12 months of personal salary, living and mobility costs, paid in two instalments. May supplement another award. Additional €5,000 Research Equity Prize within same family targets a developing-country host. Eligibility: Any nationality; under 40 at deadline; degree in medicine, biology, pharmacy, biotechnology or bioengineering. PhD students, PhD holders, postdocs and medical residents; active throughout award at a non-economic biomedical r

New England Regional Fellowship Consortium; Massachusetts Historical Society administrator · United States · Graduate; postdoctoral; independent research · USD 5,000 for at least six weeks of collection research between June 1, 2027 and May 31, 2028.

New England Regional Fellowship Consortium, 2027–28: USD 5,000 for at least six weeks of collection research between June 1, 2027 and May 31, 2028. Eligibility: U.S. citizens and foreign nationals holding required U.S. government documents; researchers across history/humanities/social sciences and relevant scientific-history fields. Foreign nationals must consult MHS about stipend eligibility before applying.

Hamburg Institute for Advanced Study · Germany · Postdoctoral / established researcher; artist · Stipend or partial reimbursement to home institution for replacement teaching; three to nine months, October 2028–June 2029. Office and research access.

HIAS Fellowships 2028–29: Stipend or partial reimbursement to home institution for replacement teaching; three to nine months, October 2028–June 2029. Office and research access. Eligibility: All nationalities. Scholars need a doctorate; artists and cultural professionals may apply at all career stages. Excellent English and a proposed Hamburg academic tandem partner.

Technical University of Denmark (DTU) · Denmark · PhD · Funded PhD employment with salary/pension under the published appointment terms; usually three years.

Funded PhD employment with salary/pension under the published appointment terms; usually three years.. International candidates considered; relevant two-year master’s/120 ECTS or equivalent, English and project-specific skills. Experimental molecular-biology background; see MSCA mobility limit.

Nanyang Technological University / Schmidt Sciences · Singapore · Postdoctoral · Varies

Nanyang Technological University / Schmidt Sciences: Up to two years remuneration/benefits, travel support and AI research training; numerical salary not published. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Wellcome Sanger Institute · United Kingdom · PhD · FULL_TUITION

Full tuition · phd · study in United Kingdom · offered by Wellcome Sanger Institute. Four-year full tuition, stipend (October 2026 scale starts GBP 25,649), visa/IHS reimbursement; conference support up to GBP 1,500/year in years 2–4. Funding exclusions and conditions: 2027 stipend rate not guarant

Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) · Australia · Master (Research), PhD · Fully funded — covers tuition, return airfare, monthly stipend, OSHC, establishment allowance, and English-language top-up training.

Prestigious ACIAR fellowship for agricultural scientists from partner countries to pursue Masters by Research or PhD at any Australian university. Eligible African countries: Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Mozambique, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Zambia.

EPFL · Switzerland · Masters · Partial

EPFL offers a limited number of excellence fellowships to outstanding Master’s students, providing financial support and guaranteed housing to those who demonstrate remarkable academic results and extracurricular involvement.

P.E.O. Sisterhood · United States · Masters, PhD · Up to $12,500 per year

The P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund awards up to $12,500 per year to selected women from outside the US and Canada – including African nationals – pursuing graduate study at accredited institutions in the US or Canada.

African Humanities Program (AHP) · Multiple · Fellowship · Fully Funded

The African Humanities Program (AHP) funded early-career scholars in the humanities in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda. It supported research, knowledge production, and scholarly networks. The program is no longer active, but its successor, the African Humanities Association, continues its legacy.

Germany · Other · Partial — 5,000 euros (stipend + 1,000 euros travel allowance)

The IJP Middle East Programme offers a two-month travel and work scholarship in Germany for up to five journalists from Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestinian Territories and Israel. The program aims to familiarize young journalists with German political issues, culture, and everyday life, fostering an

ifa · Germany · Other · Fully-funded

Fully-funded ifa scholarship in Germany for emerging museum and cultural-heritage professionals — covers training, travel, accommodation and a monthly stipend while you research the transformation of museums and exhibition centres.

UNDP · Multiple · Fellowship · Fully Funded

The African Young Women Leaders Fellowship Program is offering a fully-funded 12-month fellowship in New York or at one of UNDP’s regional offices., Post a Comment

U.S. Department of State (administered by IREX) · United States · Fellowship · Fully funded six-week Leadership Institute in the U.S. (non-degree)

The U.S. government's flagship YALI exchange: about 550 young African leaders spend six weeks at a U.S. Leadership Institute in summer 2027.

Africa Climate Collaborative (University of Cape Town & Mastercard Foundation) · South Africa · PhD · R390,000 per year for 4 years (stipend, fees, relocation, insurance, research)

12 four-year PhD fellowships at UCT: one year of coursework, then three years of thesis research on one of 19 supervised climate-and-development topics. Worth R390,000 in 2027.

Clooney Foundation for Justice · Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, The Gambia · Fellowship · Paid work placement + mentoring and training

A paid one-year legal fellowship placing ten early-career women lawyers with justice organisations in Kenya, Malawi, South Africa and The Gambia to fight violence against women and children.

Princeton in Africa · Africa (various host countries) · Fellowship · Stipend

Year-long paid work fellowship (not a degree scholarship) with organisations across Africa, for graduates of 4-year US or African universities aged 35 or under. Deadline 26 Oct 2026, 11:59 PM EDT.

NVIDIA Research · United States (global) · PhD · Up to US$60,000 per award (plus required NVIDIA summer internship)

Research award of up to US$60,000 for PhD students working on accelerated computing and AI, with a required in-person summer internship at an NVIDIA research office.

National University of Singapore · Singapore · PhD · Varies

National University of Singapore: Full tuition; international stipend SGD 3,900/month; settling and airfare allowances. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

The American University in Cairo / Mastercard Foundation · Egypt · Masters, PhD · Fully Funded

Graduate fellowships at AUC for young African citizens living in Africa: tuition, stipend, housing, insurance, laptop and airfare. Spring 2027 cycle: 7 Oct – 2 Nov 2026.

African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) · Africa (non-residential) · Fellowship · Two-year non-residential leadership fellowship (training, mentoring)

A two-year non-residential fellowship building the leadership of mid-career African women agricultural scientists in Egypt, Morocco, Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Senegal.

Newberry Library · United States · Postdoctoral · Varies

Newberry Library: USD5,000/month for four to nine months. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Research Grants Council, Hong Kong · Hong Kong · PhD · Stipend + research/conference travel allowance for up to 3 years (university tuition package varies)

Hong Kong's Research Grants Council funds new full-time PhD students from any country with a stipend and a research travel allowance for up to three years — the initial application closes 1 December 2026 at noon Hong Kong time.

Dunin-Deshpande Queen's Innovation Centre (Queen's University) & Mastercard Foundation · Online (Canada-based) · Fellowship · Free 8-month online programme with training, mentoring and financial support

An eight-month online entrepreneurship fellowship from Queen's University for African students and recent graduates, with bootcamps, mentors and support to launch a venture.

Newberry Library · United States · PhD, Postdoctoral · Varies

Newberry Library: USD3,000/month, generally one month; some awards two months. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Visegrad Fund · Multiple · Fellowship · Fully Funded

The Visegrad Scholarship Program supports Master’s and post-Master’s students and researchers for up to two semesters at institutions in Central and Eastern Europe.

The Green Institute · Virtual · Fellowship · Not Applicable

The Green Institute invites applications for the Officially Green Fellowship Programme from emerging leaders passionate about sustainability, education, advocacy, and community action. The programme develops sustainability leaders ready to

American School of Classical Studies at Athens, Gennadius Library · Greece · Doctoral / early postdoctoral research · US$11,500, Loring Hall room and weekday board, School-fee waiver; September 2027–May 2028.

Kathryn and Peter Yatrakis Fellowship 2027–28: US$11,500, Loring Hall room and weekday board, School-fee waiver; September 2027–May 2028. Eligibility: All nationalities; doctoral students or PhD earned within five years. Project must require Gennadius Library collections; full-year Athens residence.

Nova School of Business and Economics, NOVA University Lisbon · Portugal · PhD · Four years of EUR 1,400 monthly tax-free stipend and 90% annual tuition waiver; research allowance from year two. Renewed annually subject to satisfactory progress. Not covered: 10% of tuition remains payable. Fifth-year funding is competitive, not guaranteed. Stipend is not a promise to meet all living/travel costs. No outside employment except permitted TA/RA duties up to 25% from year two.

Nova SBE PhD Research Fellowships: Four years of EUR 1,400 monthly tax-free stipend and 90% annual tuition waiver; research allowance from year two. Renewed annually subject to satisfactory progress. Deadline: 31 January 2027 (time and time zone not stated).

IBSA Foundation for Scientific Research · Worldwide eligible research institution · Doctoral / Postdoctoral / Medical residency · €32,000 gross for 12 months of personal salary, living and mobility costs, paid in two instalments. May supplement another award. Additional €5,000 Research Equity Prize within same family targets a developing-country host.

IBSA Foundation Fellowships 2026–2027: €32,000 gross for 12 months of personal salary, living and mobility costs, paid in two instalments. May supplement another award. Additional €5,000 Research Equity Prize within same family targets a developing-country host. Eligibility: Any nationality; under 40 at deadline; degree in medicine, biology, pharmacy, biotechnology or bioengineering. PhD students, PhD holders, postdocs and medical residents; active throughout award at a non-economic biomedical r

New England Regional Fellowship Consortium; Massachusetts Historical Society administrator · United States · Graduate; postdoctoral; independent research · USD 5,000 for at least six weeks of collection research between June 1, 2027 and May 31, 2028.

New England Regional Fellowship Consortium, 2027–28: USD 5,000 for at least six weeks of collection research between June 1, 2027 and May 31, 2028. Eligibility: U.S. citizens and foreign nationals holding required U.S. government documents; researchers across history/humanities/social sciences and relevant scientific-history fields. Foreign nationals must consult MHS about stipend eligibility before applying.

Hamburg Institute for Advanced Study · Germany · Postdoctoral / established researcher; artist · Stipend or partial reimbursement to home institution for replacement teaching; three to nine months, October 2028–June 2029. Office and research access.

HIAS Fellowships 2028–29: Stipend or partial reimbursement to home institution for replacement teaching; three to nine months, October 2028–June 2029. Office and research access. Eligibility: All nationalities. Scholars need a doctorate; artists and cultural professionals may apply at all career stages. Excellent English and a proposed Hamburg academic tandem partner.

American Philosophical Society · United States · Doctoral; postdoctoral; independent research · USD 3,000/month for one to three months.

APS Short-Term Resident Research Fellowships, 2027–28: USD 3,000/month for one to three months. Eligibility: U.S. citizens and foreign nationals eligible; PhD holders/equivalent, doctoral candidates past preliminary examinations, or degreed independent scholars requiring APS collections.

American School of Classical Studies at Athens, Athenian Agora Excavations · Greece · Graduate / postdoctoral research · US$5,000 plus up to two months School-fee waiver; project between July 2027 and June 2028.

Joan and Eugene Vanderpool Fellowship 2027–28: US$5,000 plus up to two months School-fee waiver; project between July 2027 and June 2028. Eligibility: All nationalities; graduate students or PhD holders researching Athenian Agora, antiquity to present. Prior consultation with Agora Director required.

Cummings One Health Collaborative · United States · Fellowship · Fully Funded

The Tufts One Health Fellowship Program 2026 is a fully funded global health leadership opportunity for early- to mid-career professionals from Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Rwanda, hosted by Tufts University in the USA.

The Resilience Project · Multiple · null · Fully Funded

This fellowship is for East African changemakers and provides a KES 40,000 stipend plus covered travel.

Various · Africa · Fellowship · Summit participation

The African Future Leaders Summit welcomes young ambitious leaders, changemakers, and students who want to start creating their mark in the industries they thrive in., Post a Comment

Various · Africa · Fellowship · Fully funded masterclass

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has kicked off its eTrade for Women Masterclass initiative to help women entrepreneurs in East Africa., Post a Comment

GHC · Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia · Fellowship · Fully Funded

The Africa Leadership Accelerator Fellowship by Global Health Corps (GHC) empowers young African professionals in non-clinical public health roles. Fellows continue their work while gaining leadership skills, expanding networks, and applying new knowledge directly in their organi

Columbia University SIPA · United States · Masters · Partial to full funding available through a variety of scholarships, fellowships, and assistantships. Applicants should search the school's external funding database for specific opportunities.

This scholarship brief aims to provide prospective African and international students with information regarding fellowship opportunities for programs in Public Policy and Administration at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA).

World Bank · Multiple · PhD · Paid fellowship + travel

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Echoing Green · United States · Fellowship · Fully Funded: Provides an 100,000 USD stipend over 18 months, alongside leadership development, wellness support, and access to a lifelong network of experts and peers.

The Echoing Green Fellowship for Social Entrepreneurs is a full-time program designed to identify and support leaders who are developing solutions to significant global problems.

Various · Burundi · PhD · Fully Funded

Atlas Postdoctoral Fellowship for East African Researchers by Foundation Maison des Sciences de l'Homme - Fellowship, Post a Comment

Google · Multiple · Undergraduate · $10,000 annual scholarship

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Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Scholarships · Saudi Arabia · Undergraduate, Masters, PhD, Postdoc · Fully Funded

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) offers a range of fully-funded scholarship programs for undergraduate, master's, PhD, and post-doctoral studies to foster human capital development in its member countries and Muslim communities in non-member countries.

Multiple · Other · Mixed

The Coimbra Group offers short-term research visits (1-3 months) for early-career researchers from Sub-Saharan African higher education institutions to foster academic and research collaborations with European scientists.

Brookings Institution / Echidna Giving · United States · Fellowship · Funded — stipend + travel

The Echidna Global Scholars Program is a fellowship designed to foster research and policy engagement in global education, focusing on girls' and young women's education. It offers a stipend and travel funding, providing an opportunity for accomplished professionals and researchers to conduct intensive study and contribute to policy discourse at the Brookings Institution. The program aims to generate original ideas and actionable solutions for educational equity and empowerment worldwide, with applications typically opening annually between January and February. Applicants are usually required to have an advanced degree and a strong research background.

NYU Wagner · United States · Masters · Fully Funded, Partial

NYU Wagner offers named fellowships for outstanding students pursuing master's degrees, recognizing strong academic records, professional experience, and a commitment to public service. Fellowships offer full or half-tuition scholarships, stipends, and professional development.

Government of Canada (CIHR / NSERC / SSHRC) · Canada · Postdoctoral · Fully Funded

The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships, offered by the Government of Canada, provide $70,000 CAD per year for two years to top-tier postdoctoral researchers. This prestigious program supports Canadian and international scholars in health, natural sciences, engineering, and social sciences and humanities, encouraging them to contribute to Canada's research and innovation landscape. Applicants need a recent PhD and institutional endorsement.

The Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at The University of Texas at Austin · United States · Masters, PhD · Partial to Fully Funded. Funding packages vary and may include stipends, tuition waivers, and health insurance benefits.

UT Austin offers a robust ecosystem of Graduate School, college/departmental, and external fellowships for master’s and PhD students. Many are open to international applicants, including from Africa. Benefits and deadlines vary by program—verify details with your target department.

European Molecular Biology Laboratory · Germany, France, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom · Postdoctoral · Varies

European Molecular Biology Laboratory: Three-year fully funded fellowship contract, social insurance, partner-lab travel/accommodation support and applicable family allowances. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

The Pew Charitable Trusts · United States · Postdoc · Fully Funded

The Pew Latin American Fellows Program in the Biomedical Sciences supports young scientists from Latin America for postdoctoral training in the United States, fostering scientific exchange and collaboration.

UC Berkeley Center for African Studies · United States · PhD · Partial

Dissertation research fellowship for UC Berkeley doctoral students conducting research on or in Africa.

Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation · United States · Postdoctoral · Varies

Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation: Four-year stipends USD70,000–76,000/year plus USD2,000 annual expenses. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation · United States · Postdoctoral · Varies

Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation: Three-year stipends USD76,000–80,000/year plus USD2,000 annual expenses. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Jane Coffin Childs Memorial Fund for Medical Research · United States · Postdoctoral · Varies

Jane Coffin Childs Memorial Fund for Medical Research: Three-year stipends USD72,000/74,000/76,000 plus research and travel allowances. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

University of Pretoria / Global Young Academy · South Africa · Postdoctoral, Professional · Fully Funded

A University of Pretoria leadership programme for mid-career African researchers, developing collective leadership, team building and public engagement skills.

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science · Japan · Postdoctoral research · Varies

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science: JPY 362,000 monthly, return airfare, JPY 200,000 settling-in allowance and insurance; 12–24 months. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Nanyang Technological University · Singapore · Postdoctoral · Varies

Nanyang Technological University: Up to four years remuneration and benefits, plus SGD 250,000 research grant. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Nanyang Technological University / Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation · Singapore, Sweden · Postdoctoral · Varies

Nanyang Technological University / Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation: Singapore year: up to SGD 80,000 remuneration and SGD 100,000 research grant, housing/relocation support; Sweden year separately supported. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

University of Notre Dame · United States · Postdoctoral · Varies

University of Notre Dame: USD75,000/year stipend for 24 months, plus USD15,000 research/training allowance. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Folger Shakespeare Library · United States · PhD, Postdoctoral · Varies

Folger Shakespeare Library: One to three months: USD5,000/month onsite or USD4,000/month virtual. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Folger Shakespeare Library · United States · PhD, Postdoctoral, Research fellowship · Varies

Folger Shakespeare Library: USD70,000 for nine months; up to three months may be virtual. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies · United States · Postdoctoral · Varies

Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies: USD75,000 salary plus fringe benefits/subsidized health insurance; up to USD4,000 relocation and USD11,000 research/travel/computer fund over two years. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

French Institute for Research in Africa, Nigeria · Nigeria / Benin / Burkina Faso / Cameroon / Côte d’Ivoire / Ghana / Niger / Chad / Togo · Master year 2 / Doctoral / Postdoctoral / Researcher · Up to EUR1,000 for fieldwork or archival research January–October 2027; half initially, half after final report.

Up to EUR1,000 for fieldwork or archival research January–October 2027; half initially, half after final report. Master’s second-year, doctoral/postdoctoral students or researchers in humanities/social sciences; project in one of IFRA’s nine mandate countries and thematic axes. No nationality condit

United Nations Office of Legal Affairs; Ethiopia, AU and UNECA · Ethiopia · Professional legal training · For selected fellowship recipients: travel, accommodation, meals, medical insurance, training materials and modest living stipend.

For selected fellowship recipients: travel, accommodation, meals, medical insurance, training materials and modest living stipend. Candidates from UN member states in the African Group, with legal background and international-law professional experience, English fluency and availability for entire 1

The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens · United States · Master, PhD, Postdoctoral · Varies

The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens: Long-term USD50,000 for nine months or USD25,000 for four to five months; short-term USD4,000/month for one to three months. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Folger Shakespeare Library · United States · Postdoctoral · Varies

Folger Shakespeare Library: USD70,000 for nine months or USD35,000 for five months. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study · South Africa · Established researcher / artist · Economy return airfare and airport transfers, accommodation, prorated monthly living stipend, office/library facilities and weekday lunches.

Economy return airfare and airport transfers, accommodation, prorated monthly living stipend, office/library facilities and weekday lunches. Established scholars from any country, normally PhD plus ten years of research; innovative interdisciplinary proposal; residency normally at least eight weeks.

Yale University, Lewis Walpole Library · United States · Doctoral / postdoctoral / academic · Return travel, local transport/rental-car reimbursement, on-campus accommodation and Hartford-area GSA meals/incidental per diem. Four-week fellowships or two-week travel grants.

Return travel, local transport/rental-car reimbursement, on-campus accommodation and Hartford-area GSA meals/incidental per diem. Four-week fellowships or two-week travel grants. Postdoctoral/advanced researchers and doctoral dissertation candidates using eighteenth-century British collections. Non-

North-West University, Centre for Space Research · South Africa · Postdoctoral · ZAR350,000/year tax-free, ZAR50,000 annual research allocation, ZAR20,000 once-off relocation; three years from 1 March 2027.

ZAR350,000/year tax-free, ZAR50,000 annual research allocation, ZAR20,000 once-off relocation; three years from 1 March 2027. PhD in solar physics, space science or related field within five years, publication record and required solar-observation/data-analysis programming expertise. Nationality res

University of the Witwatersrand, Faculty of Health Sciences · South Africa · Postdoctoral · Fellowship stipend and research-host support; current call does not publish the amount or project-specific benefit schedule.

Fellowship stipend and research-host support; current call does not publish the amount or project-specific benefit schedule. PhD within five years; demonstrated experience and skills for the chosen health-research project; ability to complete it in the fellowship period. International fellows suppor

Makerere Infectious Diseases Institute; O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chair Initiative · Uganda · MMed / Doctoral / Post-MMed fellowship · Funded career-development training, mentorship, research equipment/materials/data collection, publication and conference support.

Funded career-development training, mentorship, research equipment/materials/data collection, publication and conference support. MMed route: current second-year Internal Medicine or Paediatrics at Makerere, or Internal Medicine at MUST. PhD: medical degree, internship and completed medical master’s

University of Bonn, Bonn Center for Dependency and Slavery Studies · Germany · PhD, Postdoctoral · Varies

University of Bonn, Bonn Center for Dependency and Slavery Studies: Doctoral €1,700/month; junior postdoc €2,600/month; later postdoc €3,100/month; travel and accommodation allowance up to €1,000/month (€1,250 with children). Eligibility and application conditions apply.

South African Department of Science, Technology and Innovation; National Research Foundation · South Africa · Postdoctoral / Early- and mid-career researcher · ZAR240,000–320,000 per year, maximum 24 months, with policy placement and professional development.

ZAR240,000–320,000 per year, maximum 24 months, with policy placement and professional development. PhD within ten years; South African citizen/permanent resident; employment/registration or secured affiliation at an NRF-recognised South African research institution. Exceptional non-South African ap

The Lalor Foundation · Worldwide · Postdoctoral · Varies

The Lalor Foundation: USD67,000/year total fellowship budget, including stipend, fringe benefits and institutional overhead capped at 5%; competitive renewal possible for one further year. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Stanford University, Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law · United States · Doctoral / postdoctoral · Nine months. Predoctoral stipend comparable to Stanford Graduate Fellowships, required tuition and student medical cover; postdoctoral salary based on experience/minimums, with health benefits.

Nine months. Predoctoral stipend comparable to Stanford Graduate Fellowships, required tuition and student medical cover; postdoctoral salary based on experience/minimums, with health benefits. Worldwide non-U.S. applicants explicitly accepted. Predoctoral applicants must remain enrolled at disserta

Harvard University · United States · Postdoctoral · Two years; USD 92,000 annual salary, health-insurance eligibility, up to USD 2,500 relocation and USD 2,500 annual professional travel.

Two years; USD 92,000 annual salary, health-insurance eligibility, up to USD 2,500 relocation and USD 2,500 annual professional travel. Foreign nationals explicitly eligible. Doctorate/equivalent terminal degree earned May 2023–August 2027 in any field; independent environmental research and a Harva

University of Michigan, Wallace House · United States · Professional / non-degree · USD 85,000 stipend plus USD 5,000 relocation; health insurance, course auditing and required fellowship activities paid. Eight months, late August through April.

USD 85,000 stipend plus USD 5,000 relocation; health insurance, course auditing and required fellowship activities paid. Eight months, late August through April. Journalists with at least five years’ professional experience and most work in journalism. Non-U.S. citizens use the international route,

Stanford University Shorenstein APARC · United States · Postdoctoral · Ten-month salary prorated from USD 83,000 annual rate, plus up to USD 3,000 research expenses.

Ten-month salary prorated from USD 83,000 annual rate, plus up to USD 3,000 research expenses. Recent PhDs researching political, economic or social change in Asia, regional international relations or political economy. Doctorate no more than three years old at start; dissertation approved by June 3

Stanford University, Center for International Security and Cooperation · United States · Doctoral / postdoctoral / professional · Predoctoral stipend linked to Stanford graduate fellowships plus required non-matriculated tuition and medical insurance. Postdoctoral salary follows experience/university minimums with medical benefits; professional funding varies.

Predoctoral stipend linked to Stanford graduate fellowships plus required non-matriculated tuition and medical insurance. Postdoctoral salary follows experience/university minimums with medical benefits; professional funding varies. Applications welcomed from non-U.S. citizens. Predoctoral, postdoct

Social Science One · Multiple · Postdoc · Not mentioned

Social Science One builds industry-academic partnerships to unlock commercial data for public good research, focusing on social science inquiries.

Stanford University · United States · Professional / non-degree · USD 135,000 for nine months, Stanford tuition and health insurance, and dependent-health supplement under programme terms.

USD 135,000 for nine months, Stanford tuition and health insurance, and dependent-health supplement under programme terms. At least five years of professional journalism or direct journalism-support work; no degree required. International applicants accepted subject to the programme’s explicit J-vis

University of Michigan · United States · Postdoctoral · Annual salary starting at USD 68,000, commensurate with experience, plus benefits, research budget and workspace. Renewable annually up to three years.

Annual salary starting at USD 68,000, commensurate with experience, plus benefits, research budget and workspace. Renewable annually up to three years. All citizenship and permanent-residence statuses eligible. PhD defended by August 1, 2027; research relevant to ethnic/religious hatred and toleranc

The American University in Cairo · Egypt · Master's · Tuition for up to nine credits per semester, stipend, student services and activities fees, medical service and health insurance fees, and a monthly housing allowance or university accommodation. Remedial English may be supported.

AUC master’s fellowship for non-Egyptian African nationals, with capped tuition, stipend, housing and health support. Spring 2027 requires an already-timely admission application; Fall 2027 rounds are upcoming.

Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs; national nominating authorities · India · Professional short-course training · Government-funded course fees, return economy flights, accommodation, emergency medical treatment and study visits; current embassy guidance states INR 1,200 daily allowance, from which meal charges may be deducted.

Government-funded course fees, return economy flights, accommodation, emergency medical treatment and study visits; current embassy guidance states INR 1,200 daily allowance, from which meal charges may be deducted. Verified Tanzania route: public servants aged 25–45 with at least five years’ servic

Harvard University Scholars at Risk · United States · Postgraduate / academic / professional · Stipend, health insurance and travel support for approximately ten months to one year; exact amount depends on circumstances including location and dependants.

Stipend, health insurance and travel support for approximately ten months to one year; exact amount depends on circumstances including location and dependants. Scholars facing persecution linked to scholarship, beliefs or identity. Qualified independent intellectuals, writers and artists may also be

McGill University · Canada · Masters · Partial funding

The Delta Kappa Gamma World Fellowship provides partial funding for international students pursuing Masters-level degrees at McGill University. Due to website access issues, detailed eligibility, specific funding amounts, and application procedures were not fully available. Applicants are advised to consult the official McGill University funding page for comprehensive and up-to-date information regarding this scholarship opportunity. This fellowship aims to support international students in their academic pursuits in Canada. While the exact benefits are not detailed, partial funding can substantially alleviate financial burdens for successful candidates. Key dates, including application deadlines, are also not specified and must be verified on the official portal. Selection criteria typically encompass academic merit and leadership qualities. Prospective applicants should prepare all common application documents in advance, regularly check for updates on the official website, and ensure all submissions are accurate and timely. For full details and to address any access issues, please visit the official McGill University Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies funding page.

National Institute for Materials Science · Japan · Doctoral research attachment · JPY 120,000/month plus accommodation fee; utilities are student responsibility.

JPY 120,000/month plus accommodation fee; utilities are student responsibility. Full-time graduate students at an existing ICGP partner university, remaining registered throughout 6–12 months; home-university nomination and research match required. No nationality restriction stated. Current officia

New York University School of Law and Remarque Institute · United States · Postdoctoral / academic · US$70,000 taxable for September 1, 2027–May 31, 2028; no housing provided and nonrenewable.

US$70,000 taxable for September 1, 2027–May 31, 2028; no housing provided and nonrenewable. Foreign nationals, and U.S./dual nationals teaching, working or studying outside the U.S.; all PhD requirements, including defence, completed before the start (formal conferral may follow). European-focused l

University of Minnesota Twin Cities · United States · Master of Development Practice / doctoral · Award amount/duration varies in first year; transport to Minnesota excluded; later departmental assistantships and tuition/insurance support described, not a uniform full travel-inclusive package.

Award amount/duration varies in first year; transport to Minnesota excluded; later departmental assistantships and tuition/insurance support described, not a uniform full travel-inclusive package. New entrants admitted to eligible Twin Cities PhDs or Master of Development Practice; bachelor’s requir

Singapore University of Technology and Design · Singapore · PhD · Tuition fees up to four years and international stipend SGD 3,100/month; qualifying-exam top-up up to SGD 500/month. Enhanced Presidents tier SGD 4,300/month. Competitive, with teaching/laboratory duties.

Tuition fees up to four years and international stipend SGD 3,100/month; qualifying-exam top-up up to SGD 500/month. Enhanced Presidents tier SGD 4,300/month. Competitive, with teaching/laboratory duties. Open; eligibility and application conditions apply.

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, supported by Gates Foundation · Rwanda workshop; Africa-based and virtual · Professional fellowship: post-bachelor career development · Career-development and leadership mentorship/training; Financial support for initial Kigali workshop; Subsequent cohort-activity travel support

Career-development and leadership mentorship/training; Financial support for initial Kigali workshop; Subsequent cohort-activity travel support Eligibility and application conditions apply.

University of the Witwatersrand · South Africa · Postdoctoral · ZAR340,000/year for two years.

ZAR340,000/year for two years. PhD within five years; no academic position or salaried employment; full-time research on higher education futures.

University of the Witwatersrand, School of Mining Engineering · South Africa · Postdoctoral · ZAR350,000/year for two years.

ZAR350,000/year for two years. Relevant mining/engineering/computing PhD within five years; research/publication record; full-time commitment.

University of the Witwatersrand · South Africa · Postdoctoral · ZAR340,000/year for two years.

ZAR340,000/year for two years. PhD within five years, no academic position or salaried employment; full-time Johannesburg research in teacher education, diversity and development.

Université de Lille · France · Master · €8,500/year for first-time incoming international students; €4,500/year for those already studying in France/renewals. Ten monthly instalments after registration and physical presence.

€8,500/year for first-time incoming international students; €4,500/year for those already studying in France/renewals. Ten monthly instalments after registration and physical presence. International students admitted to a graduate-programme master track. Newcomer rate requires first enrolment in Fre

AI Singapore · Singapore · PhD · Varies

AI Singapore: Up to SGD 6,300/month for international fellows; full local tuition and research allowances up to four years. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Leibniz Institute of European History · Germany · Postdoctoral · Varies

Leibniz Institute of European History: €2,100 monthly for 6–12 months plus applicable family allowances; accommodation charged separately. No travel or health-insurance grant; housing charges are paid from the stipend. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

European University Institute · Italy · Postdoctoral fellowship · EUR 2,850 monthly, reduced with other income to a minimum EUR 2,100. Conditional family allowances, EUR 650 research support, travel reimbursement up to EUR 1,200 and visa-cost reimbursement up to EUR 250.

EUR 2,850 monthly, reduced with other income to a minimum EUR 2,100. Conditional family allowances, EUR 650 research support, travel reimbursement up to EUR 1,200 and visa-cost reimbursement up to EUR 250. Open for 12 months from September 2027; residence in Florence required. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Various · Angola · Fellowship · Varies by award

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Various · Netherlands · Fellowship · Up to €40,000 + incubation

Orange Corners Incubation Program Offers 40,000 Euros in Business Funding for Nigerian Entrepreneurs - Fellowship, Post a Comment

Freie Universität Berlin / Cluster of Excellence "Contestations of the Liberal Script (SCRIPTS)" · Germany · PhD · Fully Funded

The Academic Accelerator Fellowship 2026 offers up to 3 fully funded positions for second- or third-year doctoral researchers from underrepresented regions and communities, integrating them into the Berlin Graduate School for Global and Transregional Studies (BGTS) at Freie Unive

Global Health Corps (GHC) · United States · Fellowship · Fully Funded

The Global Health Corps (GHC) U.S. Leadership Accelerator Fellowship is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 cohort. This prestigious program targets early-career, non-clinical public health professionals in the United States to strengthen leadership, drive systemic chang

University of Arkansas · United States · Multiple · Partial

The University of Arkansas offers various funding opportunities, including scholarships and fellowships, to help international undergraduate and graduate students offset the costs of their education.

University of California · United States · Postdoctoral · Paid postdoctoral appointment; 2026 salary reference approximately $71,491; health benefits.

UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, 2027–28: Paid postdoctoral appointment; 2026 salary reference approximately $71,491; health benefits. Eligibility: Terminal degree before appointment; tenured UC mentor; campus residence. Non-US citizens and non-permanent residents may apply.

International Seabed Authority and exploration contractors (current MOF-ROK route) · Pacific Ocean; embarkation/disembarkation Guam (United States) · Graduate / Early-career marine researcher or practitioner · MOF-ROK covers relevant training costs including economy transport; contractor-specific support.

ISA Contractors’ Training Programme – At-Sea Training 2027: MOF-ROK covers relevant training costs including economy transport; contractor-specific support. Eligibility: MOF-ROK candidates from developing member States; BGR candidates from developing States; relevant scientific background and route-specific requirements.

Research Council of Finland · Finland · Postdoctoral research · Four years, maximum €700,000; applicant/team salaries and research costs; 1 September 2027–31 August 2031.

Academy Research Fellowships 2027: Four years, maximum €700,000; applicant/team salaries and research costs; 1 September 2027–31 August 2031. Eligibility: First doctorate dated 1 January 2020–31 December 2024 subject to permitted extensions; Finnish research-site commitment; equal treatment regardless of nationality.

Azrieli Foundation · Israel · Postdoctoral · ILS 14,000 monthly plus ILS 20,000 annually for research/travel; two-year programme.

Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027–28: ILS 14,000 monthly plus ILS 20,000 annually for research/travel; two-year programme. Eligibility: International applicants with PhD outside Israel dated no earlier than 1 November 2023; defence by 1 June 2027; eligible Israeli sponsor; exceptions for career interruptions.

Weizmann Institute of Science · Israel · Postdoctoral · Annual tax-free USD 55,000-equivalent for three years, paid in NIS; selected pre-application visit economy airfare and accommodation.

Weizmann Outstanding Postdoctoral Program 2027: Annual tax-free USD 55,000-equivalent for three years, paid in NIS; selected pre-application visit economy airfare and accommodation. Eligibility: International applicants not currently doctoral/postdoctoral at Weizmann; programme within four years of PhD/MD; thesis submission required; host support and funded visit before committee selection.

Harvard University, Mahindra Humanities Center · United States · Postdoctoral · USD 70,000 stipend, medical insurance, USD 2,500 research support and USD 1,500 moving expenses for fellows relocating from outside Greater Boston.

Mahindra Humanities Center Postdoctoral Fellowships, 2027–28: USD 70,000 stipend, medical insurance, USD 2,500 research support and USD 1,500 moving expenses for fellows relocating from outside Greater Boston. Eligibility: Humanistic research engaging environmental humanities; doctorate awarded on or after May 2024, or all degree requirements including defense completed by August 1, 2027. International scholars expressly eligible.

Harvard Kennedy School, Belfer Center · United States · Doctoral; postdoctoral; mid-career · Ten-month stipend of USD 50,000 predoctoral or USD 60,000 postdoctoral, with health insurance, discounted transit passes and shared office support.

Managing the Atom Fellowship, 2027–28: Ten-month stipend of USD 50,000 predoctoral or USD 60,000 postdoctoral, with health insurance, discounted transit passes and shared office support. Eligibility: Worldwide applicants: dissertation-stage PhD candidates who have passed general examinations, recent PhDs, faculty and relevant professionals researching nuclear policy.

Simons Foundation · United States · Postdoctoral · Up to USD360,000 over three years: USD85,000 annual stipend plus up to USD35,000 annual allowance for insurance/benefits and research. Up to USD2,000 of allowance can cover relocation, paid through host. Starts between July1 and October1,2027.

Simons Postdoctoral Fellowships in Plant Biology 2027: Up to USD360,000 over three years: USD85,000 annual stipend plus up to USD35,000 annual allowance for insurance/benefits and research. Up to USD2,000 of allowance can cover relocation, paid through host. Starts between July1 and October1,2027. Eligibility: U.S. citizens and foreign applicants expressly welcome. PhD/equivalent within three years before deadline, or completed by award start. Interdisciplinary basic plant research: move experti

Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics · Germany; Poland · Medical student / resident professional fellowship · Two-week funded programme, 18 June–2 July 2027: international economy travel including origins outside US, hotels, group travel, meals/pocket meal money, admissions and materials.

FASPE Medical Fellowship 2027: Two-week funded programme, 18 June–2 July 2027: international economy travel including origins outside US, hotels, group travel, meals/pocket meal money, admissions and materials. Eligibility: Any citizenship or residence. Must be enrolled in MD/DO-equivalent study with at least one clinical year completed before programme, or enrolled in a medical residency.

International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis · Austria · Doctoral · Tuition-free admission; competitive grants generally approximately EUR 1,700/month for three months plus return travel to Vienna, dependent on funding source.

IIASA Young Scientists Summer Program 2027: Tuition-free admission; competitive grants generally approximately EUR 1,700/month for three months plus return travel to Vienna, dependent on funding source. Eligibility: PhD students worldwide, ideally one to two years before completion; independent research aligned with IIASA and English proficiency; onsite Laxenburg for June–August 2027.

American Antiquarian Society · United States · Doctoral; postdoctoral; professional research · USD 2,400 per month for one or two months.

American Antiquarian Society Short-Term Research Fellowships, 2027–28: USD 2,400 per month for one or two months. Eligibility: International scholars welcome. Doctoral candidates, postdoctoral and appropriately qualified independent researchers using AAS collections; named-fund subject and degree requirements vary.

ASCSA Malcolm H. Wiener Laboratory for Archaeological Science · Greece · Graduate / postgraduate research · Up to US$7,000 and School/Laboratory-fee waiver for up to nine months from September 2027.

M. H. Wiener Annual Fellowship 2027–28: Up to US$7,000 and School/Laboratory-fee waiver for up to nine months from September 2027. Eligibility: Worldwide graduate students, relevant master/PhD holders and independent scholars using Wiener Laboratory resources for interdisciplinary archaeological science.

European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) · EMBC Member States or EMBO global partners, normally; exceptionally another country with justification · Graduate researcher / Doctoral / Postdoctoral / Researcher · Travel contribution and destination-specific subsistence allowance for a research exchange of 7–90 days. Exact rates vary by destination; not a salary or guaranteed full-cost award. Any other award supporting the same visit must be disclosed and is deducted from the EMBO grant.

EMBO Scientific Exchange Grants: Travel contribution and destination-specific subsistence allowance for a research exchange of 7–90 days. Exact rates vary by destination; not a salary or guaranteed full-cost award. Any other award supporting the same visit must be disclosed and is deducted from the EMBO grant. Eligibility: Any nationality; active researcher with at least one year of graduate-level research experience. Home institution must be in an EMBC Member State or EMBO global partner, or ap

Mitacs and participating Canadian universities · Canada / eligible international partner countries · Senior undergraduate / Master / Doctoral / Postdoctoral · CAD6,000 per 12–24-week internship unit; maximum two units (CAD12,000). Supports approved travel, accommodation, research and stipend budget.

Mitacs Globalink Research Award: CAD6,000 per 12–24-week internship unit; maximum two units (CAD12,000). Supports approved travel, accommodation, research and stipend budget. Eligibility: Full-time senior undergraduates (second year completed), graduate students or postdocs within five years of PhD, at eligible institutions; home and host academic supervisors required. Inbound Canada open to all countries except Russia/North Korea. Age at least 18. Cannot research in citizenship country or insti

Various · Ghana · Fellowship · Fully Funded

The MIASA Fellowships is viable for 10 junior or senior researchers at the University of Ghana who are dedicated to sustainable governance., Post a Comment

Stanford University Creative Writing · United States · Professional / non-degree · USD 75,000 stipend per academic year, tuition and health insurance.

USD 75,000 stipend per academic year, tuition and health insurance. Writers of any nationality aged 18 or above; fiction or poetry. No degree or admission-test requirement. Two-year residential workshop programme.

Yale University, Center for British Art · United States · Doctoral / postdoctoral / professional · USD 5,000 for four weeks, prorated for two or three full weeks; intended to meet travel, accommodation and daily costs.

USD 5,000 for four weeks, prorated for two or three full weeks; intended to meet travel, accommodation and daily costs. Any nationality; academics, curators, independent researchers and doctoral candidates whose projects use British visual/material-culture collections. North American predoctoral app

National Research Council Canada · Canada · Postdoctoral · Two-year employment; annual salary CAD 83,985–116,641 based on experience, with health/dental/pension benefits and relocation under applicable rules.

Two-year employment; annual salary CAD 83,985–116,641 based on experience, with health/dental/pension benefits and relocation under applicable rules. Women in STEM of any nationality; preference to Canadian citizens/permanent residents. PhD on/after July 1, 2024, or completion within six months of a

Harvard University Library · United States · Doctoral / postdoctoral / professional · USD 4,500 for a four-week residency during July 2027–June 2028.

USD 4,500 for a four-week residency during July 2027–June 2028. All nationalities, age 18+. Doctoral students, academics, independent researchers and library/museum professionals with substantive Houghton collection projects. Current official-source clarification: All nationalities; research must u

Stanford University Shorenstein APARC / National University of Singapore · United States · Academic / professional research · US$8,000 monthly; not a two-campus residency award.

US$8,000 monthly; not a two-campus residency award. All nationalities and career stages; social-science/humanities academics or professionals with ongoing positions and research on contemporary Southeast Asia. Current official-source clarification: Contemporary Southeast Asia scholarship; no longer

EPFL / Cyber-Defence Campus · Switzerland · Master’s thesis research · CHF 2,500 monthly living allowance for up to six months, plus up to CHF 1,500 in justified project research costs.

Rolling thesis-research fellowship for students already enrolled in Switzerland: CHF 2,500 monthly for up to six months, with limited research funding.

NSF National Radio Astronomy Observatory · United States · Postdoctoral · Typical starting annual salary USD 75,000, plus USD 17,000 yearly research/travel allowance and employee benefits; two-to-three-year appointment.

Jansky Fellowship Program, 2027: Typical starting annual salary USD 75,000, plus USD 17,000 yearly research/travel allowance and employee benefits; two-to-three-year appointment. Eligibility: Any nationality; PhD in astronomy, astrophysics, physics, computer science or related field; normally no more than five years of postdoctoral experience at start, with justified career-break exceptions.

The Brinson Foundation; Space Telescope Science Institute · United States · Postdoctoral · Up to three years; salary and research support comparable to NHFP; host benefits.

Brinson Prize Fellowship, 2027: Up to three years; salary and research support comparable to NHFP; host benefits. Eligibility: Citizens from all countries; relevant PhD on/after 1 January 2023 and before 1 September 2027; listed host and faculty contact.

European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis · European host institution · Postdoctoral research · €55,000 annually for one or two years, paid to host for salary/stipend and applicable benefits. Fellow economy return travel and ECTRIMS congress participation travel/accommodation also supported.

ECTRIMS Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2027: €55,000 annually for one or two years, paid to host for salary/stipend and applicable benefits. Fellow economy return travel and ECTRIMS congress participation travel/accommodation also supported. Eligibility: MD, PhD, ScD or equivalent by application; all nationalities. Research training in multiple sclerosis at a European institution with an agreed mentor. Normally under 40 and recommended no more than five postdoctoral years.

Bei Shan Tang Foundation · Hong Kong / international host museums · Bachelor-qualified / museum professional · Return flights, visa, health insurance, accommodation and living costs.

J. S. Lee Memorial Fellowship Programme 2027–28: Return flights, visa, health insurance, accommodation and living costs. Eligibility: Relevant bachelor’s or higher; Chinese-art/museum research or practice; host outside habitual residence; full-time 4–12 months. No nationality restriction.

European Society of Cardiology, Council on Basic Cardiovascular Science · European host laboratory · Research fellowship · One funded one-year research fellowship; current official call does not state an amount or itemised cost coverage. Do not label fully funded.

ESC Basic Research Fellowship 2027: One funded one-year research fellowship; current official call does not state an amount or itemised cost coverage. Do not label fully funded. Eligibility: All nationalities; no older than 40 at deadline, active in cardiovascular science and a Council on Basic Cardiovascular Science member. One year in a different European host laboratory.

The Aspen Institute · United States · Professional · Fully Funded (training, travel, media coaching)

The Aspen New Voices Fellowship is a year-long media and thought-leadership program that amplifies experts from the Global South – with strong representation from African development professionals – through writing, broadcast and public-speaking training.

Program in Islamic Law at Harvard Law School · United States · Fellowship · Stipend Only

The Harvard University PIL Research Fellowship supports early-career scholars in Islamic legal studies with a nine-month residential fellowship, providing access to Harvard’s extensive library collections and fostering independent research.

The International Studies Association · Multiple · Postdoc, PhD, Scholars, Students, Practitioner · Fully Funded

The International Studies Association (ISA) offers various funding opportunities, including Research Workshop Grants, Travel Grants, and a Dissertation Completion Fellowship, supporting scholars, practitioners, and students in international studies to foster collaboration, resear

Allan Gray Orbis Foundation · South Africa · Undergraduate · Fully funded

Full undergraduate scholarship at top South African universities for emerging entrepreneurs from Southern Africa.

Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) · Germany · Masters / PhD / Postdoc · Fully Funded

Germany's national agency for academic exchange offers a wide range of fully-funded scholarships for international students and researchers, including dedicated programs for African scholars.

University of Notre Dame, Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies · USA · Postdoctoral, Faculty · USD 30,000 per semester plus furnished Institute accommodation and office/research access

USD 30,000 per semester plus furnished Institute accommodation and office/research access

Andrew Carnegie Foundation · Africa · Fellowship · Funded — stipend + travel

The Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program (CADFP) provided fellowships for educational projects at African higher education institutions. The program is now in its final phase, focusing on strengthening its alumni community and incubating a new entity for future collaboration.

University of Notre Dame, Institute for Ethics and the Common Good · USA · Postdoctoral, Faculty, Professional · Permanent faculty: half base academic-year salary capped USD 80,000; others USD 80,000 salary plus benefits; USD 1,000 research and USD 1,500/month eligible housing allowance

Permanent faculty: half base academic-year salary capped USD 80,000; others USD 80,000 salary plus benefits; USD 1,000 research and USD 1,500/month eligible housing allowance

University of Cape Town · South Africa · Postdoctoral · ZAR 320,000 for 2027; one year, competitively renewable once

ZAR 320,000 for 2027; one year, competitively renewable once

University of Cape Town and CSIR Southern Ocean Carbon-Climate Observatory · South Africa · Postdoctoral · ZAR 500,000 annually for 24 months; tax-free fellowship, no additional benefits

ZAR 500,000 annually for 24 months; tax-free fellowship, no additional benefits

Tshwane University of Technology and Stellenbosch University · South Africa · Postdoctoral · ZAR 350,000 annually, tax-free; one year at each university

ZAR 350,000 annually, tax-free; one year at each university

IASH · United Kingdom · Postdoc · Partial Funding

The University of Edinburgh offers Heritage Collections Research Fellowships for postdoctoral scholars in Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. This funded residency supports research utilizing the university's extensive heritage collections, including archives, rare books, and