The Conversation, in partnership with Faber and Curtis Brown, invites entries for a writing prize focused on non-fiction storytelling. The competition is open to early-career researchers and PhD students currently enrolled at a university in Australia or New Zealand. One winner will receive a £1,000 cash prize, a mentorship session with a literary agent, and a professional manuscript assessment. Applications must be submitted by 05 July 2026. More
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Postdoc researchers who wish to pursue an academic career in Switzerland are invited to apply to the Postdoc.Mobility fellowships. The research stay enables researchers to acquire more in-depth knowledge, increases their scientific independence, and enhances their research profile. The fellowships include a grant for subsistence costs, a flat rate for travel expenses, and a possible contribution to research and conference costs. The funding period is 24 months. Foreign nationals are eligible if they have at least 2 years of research activity at a Swiss research institution. The application deadline is 04 August 2026. Postdoc.Mobility
The Women of the Future Awards Southeast Asia showcases regional emerging leaders to encourage, motivate, and provide role models for future female Asian leaders. The Awards are open to women aged 35 or under. Candidates must be citizens or permanent residents of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, or Myanmar. All shortlisted candidates will be invited to join our Women of the Future global community and receive a complimentary place to attend the 2026 WOF Awards in Southeast Asia. Nominations will close on 08 September 2026. Details
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QS ImpACT offers several scholarship opportunities for young leaders and students who demonstrate a commitment to creating positive social impact in their communities. Eligibility is generally open to students globally who are pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate studies, particularly those who are members of the QS ImpACT community or attending a QS event. The program provides various funding levels, including awards of US$2 thousand and larger scholarships up to US$10 thousand to support educational expenses. While some awards are periodic, major applications typically follow an annual cycle with a closing date of 21 September 2026. Scholarships for Social Change
The Royal Geographical Society invites applications for the Gilchrist Fieldwork Award. The aim of the award is to support challenging overseas fieldwork projects carried out by a team of university academics and researchers. The team should comprise up to 10 members, the majority of whom should be British. Previous winning themes include climate change, ecosystem function, climate science, and ocean circulation. The biennial award offers £15 thousand. The deadline for applications is 16 November 2026. More
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) supports small-scale, high-impact projects in Serbia, Montenegro, and North Macedonia. Eligible applicants include local non-governmental organizations, community groups, and non-profit entities, as well as local academic and municipal institutions. The program focuses on thematic priorities such as democratic governance, human rights, peace and security, and environment and climate action, with gender equality as a cross-cutting theme. Grants typically average CAN$24 thousand, while the maximum annual contribution for a single project is CAN$30 thousand. The deadline for the submission of preliminary applications is 08 May 2026. Link
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) funds small-scale, high-impact projects in Burkina Faso. Eligible applicants include local non-governmental organizations, community groups, academic institutions, and municipal or national government agencies. Projects must align with thematic priorities such as inclusive governance, peace and security, and economic growth that works for everyone. The average grant size ranges from CAN$45 thousand to CAN$50 thousand, with a maximum allocation of CAN$100 thousand per project. The deadline for applications is 22 May 2026. More
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) supports small-scale, high-impact projects in Benin. Eligible applicants include local non-governmental organizations, community groups, academic institutions, and municipal or national government agencies. Projects must align with thematic priorities such as inclusive governance, peace and security, and economic growth that works for everyone. The average grant size ranges from CAN$45 thousand to CAN$50 thousand, with a maximum allocation of CAN$100 thousand per project. The deadline for applications is 22 May 2026. Know more
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) to support small-scale, high-impact projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The program is open to local non-governmental organizations, community groups, academic institutions, and municipal or national government agencies. Projects must align with thematic priorities such as inclusive governance, gender equality, and peace and security. While the average grant size ranges from CAN$25 thousand to CAN$75 thousand, the maximum allocation for a single project is CAN$100 thousand. The deadline for applications is 22 May 2026. Details here
The International Visegrad Fund calls for grant projects that will facilitate the transfer of know-how between non-governmental and civil society organizations in Visegrad countries (Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary) and the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia). Thematic areas include environment and sustainable development, among others. The program is open to any legal entity or natural person worldwide, with preference for projects submitted by non-profit and non-governmental organizations; public educational, cultural, and research institutions; and municipalities and local governments. Applicants can apply by 01 June 2026. Visegrad+ Grants