The Ghent University provides doctoral scholarships to support PhD candidates from low- and middle-income countries who wish to carry out doctoral research at Ghent University. The scholarship covers a monthly stipend, bench fee, travel costs, and insurance. Eligible applicants must be nationals of a developing country. The application deadline is 17 February 2026. Doctoral Scholarships
fellowships/scholarships
FirstRand – Water Education Scholarship
FirstRand Foundation provides postgraduate opportunities for South African students in the Netherlands. The program offers full funding for one student per year to pursue an MSc in Water and Sustainable Development. Eligibility is limited to South African citizens who have not previously studied abroad and who are committed to returning to South Africa for at least five years after graduation. Applicants must first secure admission to one of the four thematic tracks of the master’s program at IHE Delft before applying for the scholarship. Selection is based on academic excellence, leadership qualities, and community involvement. The application deadline is 19 February 2026. Details here
East-West Center — Pacific Islands Leadership Program
The East-West Center welcomes applications for the Pacific Islands Leadership Program with Taiwan to enhance the leadership capacities of young leaders in the Pacific Islands. Participants will spend approximately two months at the East-West Center’s campus in Hawaii, in addition to a month in Taipei at the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs. The curriculum includes topics in climate change and environmental stewardship, among others. Eligibility extends to early and mid-careers professionals in the Cook Islands, Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. The fellowship provides a fully funded experience, covering the costs of a one-week online session, two weeks of training in Honolulu, and three weeks in Taiwan. The application deadline is 27 March 2026. Pacific Islands Leadership Program
Asia Global Institute — Fellows Program
The AsiaGlobal Fellows Program (AGF) is a fully funded, residential fellowship designed for mid-career professionals who are engaged in public policy, global affairs, sustainability, and regional or international issues related to Asia. Fellows receive full financial support, including a monthly stipend, accommodation allowance, travel costs, and program expenses. The fellowship is open to applicants of all nationalities. The application deadline is 31 March 2026. Asia Global Fellows Program
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute — 3-year Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) invites applications for a three-year postdoctoral fellowship in tropical animal behavior. The annual stipend is US$62 thousand, and the annual research and travel budget is up to US$13 thousand per year. Fellows will be based in Panama and will have the opportunity to conduct comparative research throughout the tropics. Please note that applicants must find a STRI scientific staff member who will serve as their main host/advisor before submitting a final application. Applications have to be submitted by 15 April 2026. Find the guidelines
British Council — Scholarships for Women in STEM
The British Council launches a scholarship program in partnership with UK universities to benefit women from the Americas, South Asia, South East Asia, Egypt, and Wider Europe. The scholarship provides women with a background in STEM with financial support to inspire future generations of women to pursue careers in STEM. Applications should be made directly to the participating universities. Application deadlines vary between courses, with the last deadline on 30 April 2026. Women in STEM Scholarship
COASTHazar – Joint Master in Coastal Hazards
The COASTHazar Joint Master program prepares students to address coastal risks and climate change impacts through a two-year curriculum spanning Spain, the Netherlands, and Portugal. This global program is open to students with a university degree in engineering, geosciences, or environmental sciences. While full Erasmus Mundus scholarships are not available for the 2026–2028 edition, the program offers a reduced tuition fee to support incoming participants. Students spend the first three semesters moving between the Universidad de Cantabria, IHE Delft, and the University of Algarve before completing a thesis project. The application deadline is 30 April 2026. Know more
IHE Delft Institute for Water Education — MSc Scholarship
IHE Delft offers 4 scholarships that cover the full tuition fee of the MSc program on Water and Sustainable Development to citizens from Latin America or the Caribbean. The scholarship includes tuition fees, insurance, international travel costs, and an allowance of €1,115 per month for the cost of living and accommodation. The deadline for application for admission and scholarship is 01 June 2026. IHE Delft MSc Scholarship
University of Pennsylvania — Sustainability and Conservation Science Postdoctoral Fellowship
The Sustainability and Conservation Science Postdoctoral Fellowship supports early-career researchers conducting interdisciplinary work at the intersection of environmental science, conservation, sustainability, and policy-relevant research. The fellowship is open to recent PhD graduates from relevant disciplines. Fellows receive a competitive salary and full benefits for a two-year appointment, along with research support, mentoring, and opportunities for collaboration across Penn departments and centers. The application deadline is 30 January 2026. Postdoctoral Fellowship
Mountaintop International — Fellowship for Community Leaders
The Mountaintop Fellowship is a paid, one-year, full-time fellowship for local leaders to stay in or return to their home communities and contribute to systems change in lower-income places around the world. Fellows receive a US$3,600 grant paid in 12 installments and have the opportunity to apply for the Catalyst Fund, which funds up to US$2,500 for fellows to implement a project in their community. The fellowship is open to individuals worldwide. The application deadline is 08 February 2026. Mountaintop Fellowship