The Africa Region of the World Bank Group seeks applications for the 2027 WBG-Africa Fellowship Program for Ph.D. Students and recent Ph.D. graduates who are Sub-Saharan nationals. Fellows will spend at least six months at the World Bank offices in Washington, D.C., or in a Sub-Saharan country, getting hands-on experience in development work. While benefiting from research and innovation in multiple sectors, fellows will also work on economic policy, technical assistance, and lending to eliminate poverty and increase shared prosperity. Fellows will receive consultant fees, economy-class air travel, and worker’s compensation insurance. The program invites applications from recent Ph.D. graduates, or current doctoral students, in disciplinary fields that include agriculture, energy, and others. The deadline to submit applications is 25 August 2026. Link to the fellowship
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Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability — Postdoctoral Fellowship
The Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability invites applications for its Postdoctoral Fellowship in Sustainability, supporting early-career researchers conducting interdisciplinary projects that address global sustainability challenges. Fellows work under the mentorship of a Cornell faculty member and an external partner organization, with research aligned to one or more of the Center’s priority areas: Accelerating Energy Transitions, Reducing Climate Risk, Increasing Food Security, and One Health. Eligible applicants are researchers who have earned, or will earn, a PhD within two years of the fellowship start date. Up to four fellowships will be awarded, each providing a three-year appointment, an annual salary of US$65,000, full employee benefits, and US$12,000 per year for research and travel expenses. Applications, including letters of recommendation, are due by 20 October 2026. Postdoctoral Fellowship
Columbia Climate School — Postdoctoral Research Program
The Columbia Climate School invites applications for the Postdoctoral Research Program. Climate School Postdocs will receive an annual salary of US$72,116. They are also awarded a research stipend of US$7 thousand over the two-year term for reimbursable expenses related to the appointment. The program is open to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens. The application deadline is 30 October 2026. Details here
Soroptimist — Support to Women Achieve Educational Goals
The Live Your Dream Awards offers cash awards of US$1 thousand to US$10 thousand to help women who are the sole financial providers for their families cover tuition costs, purchase books, get transportation, or find reliable childcare. The applicant has to be enrolled in or accepted to a vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program and reside in one of the following countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guam, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Taiwan, United States of America, Venezuela. The deadline for application is 15 November 2026. Details here
Ford Philanthropy — Ford Philanthropy Fellowship
The Ford Philanthropy Fellowship invites applications from entrepreneurs and community leaders developing solutions in community development, education, and disaster preparedness and response. Eligible applicants are adults aged 18 or older leading ventures or organizations that have operated for one to five years with fewer than 10 team members and demonstrated impact. The fellowship is open to applicants creating impact in Brazil, Germany, Mexico, South Africa, Thailand, and Vietnam, with priority given to those working in Ford plant communities and areas affected by recurring disasters. The fully funded program includes entrepreneurial training, expert mentorship, leadership workshops, access to financial tools and networks, and a community development stipend to support a local Basecamp event. The priority application deadline is 26 July 2026. Philanthropy Fellowship
The New York Climate Exchange — Climate Tech Fellowship
The New York Climate Exchange invites applications for its Climate Tech Fellowship, a six-month hybrid programme supporting early-stage innovators developing technologies at the intersection of energy and urban resilience. The fellowship is open to researchers, scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and teams from any country working on innovations at the prototype, early pilot, or early commercialization stage; university affiliation and company incorporation are not required. Selected fellows receive a US$10 thousand non-dilutive stipend per team, one-to-one mentorship, commercialization training, investor introductions, and travel and accommodation for one team member to attend Climate Week NYC. The application deadline is 01 August 2026. Climate Tech Fellowship
Irish Aid — Ireland Fellows Programme 2027/28
Irish Aid offers scholarships to qualified candidates from Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America to undertake Master’s degrees at universities and colleges in Ireland. Awards are made in the fields of development studies, rural development, biodiversity conservation, and many other subject areas relevant to the Terra Viva Grants Directory. The scholarship covers course fees, flights, accommodation, monthly allowances, insurance, and other incidental expenses. The deadline for applications is 26 July 2026. Application Information
Canon Collins Trust — Ireland Fellows Program for Africa
The Canon Collins Trust invites applications for the Ireland Fellows Program Africa to support early to mid-career professionals with leadership potential. The fellowship provides a fully funded one-year master’s degree at a higher education institution in Ireland for citizens of Lesotho and Zimbabwe. The award covers all tuition and university fees, return economy flights, accommodation, an entry visa, and a monthly personal living stipend. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree obtained in 2015 or later and possess two to three years of relevant work experience. The deadline for applications is 27 July 2026. Fellows Program for Africa
Canon Collins Trust — Ireland Fellows Program for Small Island Developing States
The Canon Collins Trust, in partnership with the Irish Government, invites applications for the Ireland Fellows Programme – SIDS to support early to mid-career professionals with leadership potential. The fellowship provides a fully funded one-year master’s degree at a higher education institution in Ireland for nationals of Mauritius. The award covers university application and tuition fees, economy flights, accommodation, visa costs, and a monthly personal living stipend to study fields like sustainable development, climate change, and marine life protection. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree obtained in 2014 or later and have at least three years of directly relevant work experience. The deadline for applications is 27 July 2026. Fellows Program SIDS
Canon Collins Trust — Fellowships for South Africans
The Canon Collins Trust, in partnership with the Embassy of Ireland in South Africa, invites applications for the Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme to support early-career professionals with leadership potential. The initiative provides 12 fully funded scholarships for South African citizens to pursue a one-year master’s degree in Ireland in fields including climate change, sustainable technology, and agricultural engineering. The award covers university application and tuition fees, economy flights, accommodation, visa costs, and a monthly personal living stipend. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree obtained in 2015 or later and possess at least two years of relevant work experience. The deadline for applications is 27 July 2026. Fellowships for South Africans