The Marion Dönhoff Fellowship supports young conservationists, scientists, and activists from the post-Soviet region and Central Asia. The program funds study or research stays in Germany for up to five months, focusing on environmental journalism, political ecology, and sustainable development. Eligible applicants must be between 25 and 38 years old, possess professional experience, and hold citizenship in countries such as Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Ukraine, or Uzbekistan. While the foundation provides administrative support and facilitates contacts, the fellowship includes a monthly stipend and travel allowances to cover living and research expenses in Germany. Applications are accepted twice a year, with deadlines on 01 July and 01 January. Find out more
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Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development — Fellowships Program
The Arab Fund Fellowships Program provides Arab Ph.D. holders with opportunities to conduct research and/or teach internationally. The fellowship provides maintenance allowances (about US$50 thousand over a period of 12 months), round-trip tickets for the beneficiaries and the eligible members of their families. Arab nationals who are currently working at universities in Arab member countries are eligible to apply. Applications can be submitted anytime but must be submitted at least one year before the expected starting date of the Fellowship. Find the application procedure
Government of Ireland — International Education Scholarships 2026
The Government of Ireland invites applications for International Education Scholarships to support high-achieving students from non-EU/EEA countries, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. The program is open to individuals who have secured an offer for a master’s, postgraduate diploma, or PhD program at an eligible Irish higher education institution. Each of the 60 annual scholarships provides a stipend of €10,000 for one year of full-time study, and the host institution provides a full tuition fee waiver for that year. The deadline for applications is 12 March 2026. International Education Scholarships
West Africa Civil Society Institute — Research Fellowship
The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) invites applications for its Research Fellowship to strengthen the analytical and documentation skills of emerging scholars. The six-month program, running from May to October 2026, focuses on indigenous knowledge in biodiversity and conservation within the West African region. Applicants must be young researchers from Ghana, Guinea Conakry, Liberia, Nigeria, or Senegal. While the specific stipend amount is not detailed in the announcement, the fellowship provides professional development and the opportunity to contribute to WACSI’s mission of enhancing civil society. The deadline for applications is 13 March 2026. WACSI Research Fellowship
United Nations University — PhD Internships in Economics
UNU-WIDER (World Institute for Development Economics Research) invites applications for its PhD research internship program in Helsinki, Finland. Preference is for applicants who live or work in developing countries, and who are in the later stages of their PhD. Program themes in WIDER include the economics of energy, climate change, food security, and others. UNU-WIDER provides a travel grant and a monthly stipend of €1,850 during the period of the fellowship. Deadlines for submission of applications are 31 March and 30 September each year. Know more about the program
United Nations University — Visiting PhD Fellowship
The Visiting PhD Fellowship Program gives registered doctoral students the opportunity to utilize the resources and facilities at UNU-WIDER for their PhD dissertation or thesis research on developing economies. Applicants must be enrolled in a PhD program and have shown the ability to conduct research on developing economies. NU-WIDER provides a travel grant and a monthly stipend of €1,850 to cover living expenses in Helsinki during the period of their fellowship. The deadline for submission of applications is 31 March 2026. UNU-WIDER Visiting PhD Fellowship
African Plant Nutrition Institute — Plant Nutrition Scholar Award
The Plant Nutrition Scholar Award program offers ten awards of US$2,000 to students in the disciplines of soil science, agronomy, and horticultural or tree crop science with a focus on plant nutrition. Students must also be attending a degree-granting institution located in Africa. Candidates must be enrolled in a program of graduate study as of the application deadline of 30 April 2026. Plant Nutrition Scholar Award
IHE Delft Institute for Water Education — SIDS Scholarship
The IHE Delft Institute for Water Education offers SIDS Scholarships for the MSc Programme in Water and Sustainable Development, targeting professionals from Small Island Developing States. The scholarship covers tuition fees, insurance, international travel costs, and a monthly allowance of €1,220 for living and accommodation expenses during the study period. Eligibility extends to nationals residing or working in eligible SIDS countries. The application deadline is 01 June 2026. SIDS Scholarship
Association of Commonwealth Universities — Climate Resilience Fellowships
The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) invites applications for the King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme to support climate resilience in Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The program offers fellowships to mid-career professionals, undergraduate students, and postgraduate students to strengthen local capacity and planetary health. Eligible applicants must be citizens of a Commonwealth SIDS country and be currently employed by or enrolled in an ACU member university within one of the 25 eligible nations across the Caribbean, Pacific, and Indian Ocean regions. The fellowship covers tuition fees, living allowances, and research support. The deadline for applications is 05 March 2026. Link
Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association — PhD Fellowship in Marine Science
The Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) and the University of Dar es Salaam invite applications for a PhD fellowship focused on marine science. This opportunity is open to individual researchers from the Western Indian Ocean region who hold a Master of Science degree in marine science, biology, chemistry, or a related field. The selected candidate will conduct research on “The Role of Mangroves and Seagrasses in Coastal Carbon Cycling” at the Institute of Marine Sciences in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The fellowship provides full funding for three years, covering tuition fees, research costs, and a monthly stipend for living expenses. The deadline for applications is 20 March 2026. PhD Fellowship in Marine Science