Deadline: March 4, 2026 at 5:55 PM Description After multiple cycles of the Global Citizen Scholarship Program, the Ban Ki-moon Foundation announces another call for applications for what will be the 9th round of our Global Citizen Scholarship Program with the objective to empower young global citizens who are passionate about taking action for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The GC Scholarship is a fully virtual scholarship program that empowers young changemakers to address one or more of the SDGs in their community by proposing and implementing a localized changemaker project whilst also benefitting from a summer school as well as peer-to-peer mentoring and various expert trainings and workshops on specific topics. For some inspiration, do check out this Link to our Website featuring some of the previous changemaker projects. The GC Scholarship program targets 16 young changemakers, ages 20 to 35 from the following African, Middle Eastern, South Asian and Southeast Asian countries: Selected applicants will be joined by one Management Center Innsbruck University student, forming a cohort of 17 changemakers participating in this year’s scholarship. Starting date: April 2026 Over the course of 8-9 months, the selected Scholars will get the chance to enhance their skillset on the Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals, elevate their knowledge with regards to the field of entrepreneurship for sustainable development, and connect with professional networks. Besides this, some of the benefits will include full cost coverage for a two-week summer school training with Management Center Innsbruck (MCI) University and coverage also of other expert workshops, a peer-to-peer mentoring component, and seed funding of 500 EUR to support the implementation of a changemaker project to be distributed after the successful submission of a project proposal. Lastly, Scholars will be awarded a certificate of achievement after the successful completion of their own changemaker project signed by both Co-chairs of the Ban Ki-moon Foundation, H.E. Ban Ki-moon and H.E. Dr Heinz Fischer. Elevate your entrepreneurial skills for sustainable development, broaden your network, and take the chance to enhance your practical knowledge and skills on sustainable development by implementing your own changemaker project! If you fulfill all eligibility criteria below, then apply by 4th March 2026 and become a Global Citizen Scholar 2026! During the nomination process you will need to enter: At the final stage of the nomination process you will be prompted to attach the following: You will always be able to save your nomination form as a draft and come back to it later. Should you have questions, please reach out to susanna.leitner@bankimoon.org Eligibility
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship (JJWBGSP)
Since 1987, the Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship (JJWBGSP) has supported over 6,000 mid-career professionals from 160 countries in completing graduate degrees in development-related fields. Successful applicants to the one-year MSc in Water and Sustainable Development, who met the JJWBGSP requirements, were considered for the scholarship to fully finance their study at IHE Delft. “Growing up in Gambia, I wanted to become a medical doctor to help the community. Later on, I realized that medical doctors are focused on patients. I was interested in helping a wider community to improve their life, and so I got interested in public health, water and sanitation.” Ibrahim Touray, Gambia, Scholarship Awardee All applicants who wish to be considered for a JJ/WBGSP scholarship: If you meet the criteria above, please complete the application form, available at the bottom of this page, and return it to: M.Baburek@un-ihe.org before 15 March 2026. After the deadline APPLY NOW
Scientific Fellowships for Master, PhD, and Medical Students
We offer scientific fellowships for outstanding master, PhD, and medical students to pursue international research projects, internships, and more, providing additional funding for international placements to enhance their study programs. In line with our commitment to gender equality in science, we strongly encourage applications from women, individuals from low- & middle-income countries, parents with caring responsibilities for children, and individuals working within Germany with German as a second language. Who can apply? Fellowship in Drug Discovery Sciences For master or PhD students from all scientific disciplines including pharmacy and data science, with fundamental or applied studies with relevance to the pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare (over-the-counter) industries. Fellowship for Agricultural Science For master or PhD students from all scientific disciplines including data science, with fundamental or applied studies with relevance to the Crop Science industry. Fellowship for Medical Sciences For all students of human & veterinary medicine, or master and PhD students in medical engineering, applied medical sciences, data science in medicine and public health. These fellowships have been established in memory of Otto Bayer, former director of research at Bayer, Jeff Schell, co-founder of Plant Genetic Systems now part of Bayer Crop Science, and Carl Duisberg, former Chairman of the Board of Management at Bayer. New! Fellowship for Climate & Health For students in the fields of human or veterinary medicine, or master and PhD students in natural sciences, pharmacy, public health, or epidemiology with relevance to the impact of climate change on health, with a focus on: What can I apply for? Applicants are eligible for up to 10.000 € funding and can undertake fellowships for up to six months. The fellowship can be used for research projects, internships and more. People studying in Germany must undertake placements in a second country and those studying outside Germany must undertake their fellowships at a German research institution. For more detailed information please see our guidelines and frequently asked questions (link below). How can I apply? Before you begin applying, please read the complete application guidelines and FAQs here. Familiarize yourself with the application form (see preview here) and collect all relevant documentation and content prior to starting your application. Applications are open from February 18 – April 15, 2026. Please contact us with any questions at: bayer.fellowship@bayer.com. APPLY NOW
40 Fully Funded PhD Positions in the Social Sciences, Humanities & Cultural Studies at the University of Vienna
The University of Vienna invites applications for at least 40 fully funded, 4-year doctoral positions in the social sciences, humanities and cultural studies. We are actively seeking international talent committed to cutting-edge research who wish to join a doctoral programme at the University of Vienna. A broad pool of eligible supervisors across multiple SSH doctoral schools and faculties allows applicants to identify the best possible academic fit for their proposed project within one of Europe’s largest research environments. The University of Vienna offers first-class supervision, vibrant research networks, and opportunities to network internationally, publish, and grow. How to apply Make sure to start the application process early! APPLY NOW
AfOx Graduate Scholarships: Fully Funded Master’s and MBA Opportunities for African Students at Oxford
Deadline: January 31, 2026 The AfOx Graduate Scholarships are part of an ambitious partnership between the University of Oxford and the Mastercard Foundation, delivered through the Africa Oxford Initiative (AfOx). The programme is designed to expand access to world-class graduate education for African students at a time when, by 2050, the majority of the world’s student-age population will be in Africa. AfOx takes a multi-pronged approach that increases successful African applications to Oxford, improves uptake of offers through scholarships, and provides structured academic, leadership, and wellbeing support throughout a scholar’s time at the University. The AfOx Graduate Scholarships provide fully funded one-year taught master’s degrees at the University of Oxford. Beyond covering full course fees and a living cost grant of at least £20,780, the scholarships include tailored training programmes, leadership development, networking opportunities, and support before, during, and after study at Oxford. For the 2026–27 academic year, up to five AfOx Graduate Scholarships are available specifically for the Oxford MBA programme, delivered in partnership with the Saïd Business School Foundation, while additional AfOx and Mastercard Foundation scholarships support a wider range of eligible master’s courses across the University. The scholarships are open to African citizens who are ordinarily resident in African countries, including those from refugee or displaced backgrounds, and who have not previously completed a graduate degree. Applicants must demonstrate a strong record of leadership, service, and commitment to Africa’s development, as well as alignment with AfOx values of collegiality, empathy, commitment, transparency, and inclusivity. Particular encouragement is given to candidates from financially disadvantaged backgrounds, women, refugees or displaced persons, and persons with disabilities, recognising the structural barriers these groups face in accessing higher education. Under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Oxford, selected scholars receive comprehensive support that goes beyond academics. This includes logistical support such as return flights, visa and Immigration Health Surcharge fees, settling-in allowances, and access to emergency support funds. Scholars participate in a Leadership and Impact Programme alongside their academic studies and join a strong pan-African and global alumni network. A distinctive feature of the programme is the Ubuntu Period of Service, undertaken after completion of the master’s degree, during which scholars spend 4–6 months working with Africa-based organisations, including startups, NGOs, research institutions, governments, or development agencies, to deliver tangible impact on the continent. Eligible fields of study align with Africa’s most pressing challenges and the AfOx thematic areas linked to Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals, including public policy, governance, health sciences, climate and environmental sustainability, water and energy systems, entrepreneurship, innovation, and youth employment. In addition to master’s programmes, the partnership has expanded to include funding for the PGDip in Global Health Research (Part-Time) for the 2026–27 entry, further broadening access to advanced training in critical health research fields. There is no separate initial scholarship application. Applicants must first apply for an eligible Oxford course through the Graduate Admissions Portal by the relevant December or January funding deadline for their programme. Eligible offer holders will then be contacted by Student Fees and Funding and invited to complete a scholarship application. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to online interviews between February and June 2026, with final decisions expected by July 2026 for master’s programmes, and August 2027 for the PGDip Global Health Research awards. Through the AfOx Graduate Scholarships and the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, Oxford aims to support hundreds of African scholars, equipping them with advanced knowledge, leadership skills, and lifelong networks to contribute meaningfully to Africa’s social, economic, and environmental transformation. For more info, visit Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
O’Shaughnessy Fellowships and Grants
Deadline: April 30, 2026 In 1623, Francis Bacon dreamed of a better world. He called it New Atlantis, a utopia fueled by relentless invention and discovery, where Merchants of Light united to shatter the limits of what’s possible. Almost 400 years later, The O’Shaughnessy Fellowships is on a mission to write the next chapter. We’re hunting for the next generation of trailblazers—builders, researchers, and creatives, like you, who will advance civilization. One year and $100,000. Twelve months of pure possibility. No equity. No corporate overlords. No thesis requirements. No committee approvals. Just you, your vision, and the resources to make it real. This is the O’Shaughnessy Fellowships & Grants: a one-year program that unites the world’s bravest souls and brightest minds to manifest the future humanity deserves. In the past three years, we’ve scoured over 160 countries to find and fund over 75 extraordinary individuals. Awardees are creating synthetic cells, saving dying languages, building homes for homeless children, researching biological machinery to stop aging, making sci-fi films, designing novel roses that don’t exist in nature, launching the New Yorker for the Spanish speaking world, building anti-recording devices, creating global #1 viral songs, building mechanical hands for amputees, storing data in plants, and numerous other scientific, artistic, and technological projects. Do you have what it takes? Are you ready to leap into the unknown, discover what others haven’t, and bring back knowledge that launches humanity forward? If you’re working on something that can radically transform the world, we want to hear from you. O’Shaughnessy Fellows and Grantees come from every domain imaginable—quantum computing, documentary filmmaking, endangered language preservation, prosthetic engineering. We’re looking for self-directed tinkerers. You’ll get the capital, not a step-by-step instruction manual. You don’t wait for things to happen. You make them happen. You’ve consistently taken initiative, built things without being told, and solved problems you weren’t assigned. We’re looking for prolific problem solvers. You’ve done remarkable work in any domain. Maybe it’s published research, a viral project, or a solution you built for your community. You’ve already built something when nobody was watching or supporting you. Walls can’t stop you. We’re looking for relentlessly resourceful individuals. You are relentlessly determined and resourceful, exercise exceptional judgment, and MacGyver your way through obstacles with limited resources. You can get things done regardless of the funding you have. You always figure out a way. If you’re nodding along to this, you’re exactly who we’re looking for. The application timeline begins with Stage 1, the application window, from January 1 to April 30, 2026. After you submit the application form, we’ll review on a rolling basis. Most applicants get an update within 30 days. Stage 2 consists of intro calls with the team from February 1 to May 30, 2026. Shortlisted applicants hop on a call to think out loud, share their vision, show how they solve problems, and ask questions. Stage 3 involves deeper conversations through May 30, 2026, with final selections announced by June 1, 2026. Why now? The internet brought us a lot more than just cat videos and strangers arguing. It brought us a new world. A teenage prodigy in rural Nigeria can now collaborate with a scientist in the Bay Area. A researcher in Poland can be funded by a visionary in Manhattan. Seven degrees of separation have collapsed into a single click. The tools are in your hands. The only question is what are you building? Credentialism is dying. The script is torn up. Nobody cares where you went to school anymore. They care what you’ve made, what you’ve discovered, what impossible thing you’ve somehow pulled off anyway. The question is not where did you study. It is what have you done? No debt. No dilution. Getting started with something audacious is terrifying, especially when you have responsibilities, mouths to feed, rent to pay. Innovation requires the freedom to tinker, to fail spectacularly, to learn from new mistakes. All Fellows receive $100,000 equity-free to pursue their projects for the year. You keep 100% ownership. Our network becomes your network. Extraordinary visions demand true believers. We can connect you directly to investors, partners, and mentors. You join a growing community of Fellows and Grantees, a group whose unique interests and skillsets can combine to create unimaginable breakthroughs. We’ve watched it happen. The Grants Program opens more doors. Not everyone needs $100,000 to change the world. Maybe you just need a running start. Alongside our ten Fellowships, up to twenty exceptional individuals receive at least $10,000 and access to OSV’s network of founders, investors, and experts. Apply Now. Every Fellowship applicant is automatically considered for the Grants program. For more info, visit O’Shaughnessy Fellowships
Open Call for Arturo Falaschi Short-term PhD Fellowships Program
Deadline Date: March 31, 2026 The ICGEB offers Short-term fellowships for Pre-doctoral studies in ICGEB Component laboratories to fund ongoing collaborative research between scientists from ICGEB Member States and research groups at ICGEB laboratories in Trieste, Italy, New Delhi, India and Cape Town, South Africa. The fellowship duration ranges from 1 to 12 months. The monthly stipend is Euro 1,500 for Trieste in Italy, US$ 1,122 for New Delhi in India, and ZAR 16,500 for Cape Town in South Africa. The fellowship includes provision for travel expenses from the participant’s home country to the ICGEB laboratory at the beginning of the fellowship and a return travel provision upon completion. Medical health insurance coverage is provided for the duration of the fellowship, and visa or permit of stay application and renewal costs are reimbursed. ICGEB makes no financial provision, nor can they provide administrative support, for family members of participants in the programme. Regarding accommodation, ICGEB Trieste does not offer a housing service or accommodation facility, but fellows are provided with a list of possible contacts that offer housing options in Trieste. At ICGEB New Delhi, a guest house is run on campus on a twin-share basis for a nominal rate. ICGEB Cape Town provides accommodation support to fellows, with arrangements agreed prior to arrival. Applicants should contact the ICGEB Group Leader/PI of their choice with a motivation letter to determine availability of laboratory space and to define the research project proposal that will form an integral part of the application. Applicants should note that the written statement from the ICGEB Group Leader they have contacted and who is willing to support their project is mandatory to apply. Applicants must be nationals of an ICGEB Member State and may not apply for fellowships to be undertaken in their country of origin, unless working abroad at the time of application. For degree requirements, applicants for ICGEB Trieste and Cape Town should hold a BSc (Honours) degree, while applicants for ICGEB New Delhi should hold an MSc degree. Candidates must have a good working knowledge of the English language, supported by a proficiency certificate such as TOEFL, Cambridge Certificate, or equivalent. This document is not required when English was the medium of instruction; however, the university must provide an official certificate attesting to this. The selection process may take several weeks depending on the number of applications received, and they are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. The main criteria for selection include the scientific excellence of the project, the qualities of the candidate’s CV and the potential benefit for the home country. Applications must be submitted online, and only one application per call is accepted for each candidate. Applicants will be required to upload their full CV, a written statement from the ICGEB Group Leader, a valid identification document such as a passport or identity card with a recommended validity of at least 12 months, and an English language certificate if applicable. Complete applications received by the closing date will be evaluated by the ICGEB Fellowships Selection Committee. Both successful and unsuccessful candidates will be notified of the outcome by email only. For more information, visit ICGEB.
Apply for Frédéric Bastiat Fellowship Program
Deadline Date: March 15, 2026 The Mercatus Center is seeking applications for its Frédéric Bastiat Fellowship Program to offer graduate students a variety of disciplines and programs all over the world. The aim of this fellowship is to introduce students to the Austrian, Virginia and Bloomington schools of political economy as academic foundations for contemporary policy analysis, policy-relevant academic research and other applied topics. Through this fellowship, participants engage in a series of colloquia where they interact with Mercatus scholars actively working on policy analysis and policy-relevant academic research. The program emphasizes how these schools of political economy are applied across a wide range of topics, including entrepreneurship, technological innovation, public health, regulation, immigration, natural disasters and military conflicts and federal and state fiscal policy. This exposure allows fellows to understand how theoretical frameworks are connected to real-world policy challenges. Fellows also become part of a broader network of Mercatus students, alumni and scholars who are involved in conducting and engaging with cutting-edge research in contemporary political economy. This academic community provides an environment for intellectual exchange and continued engagement beyond the fellowship year. The fellowship provides a total award of up to $5,000, which includes a stipend, all required readings and travel and lodging to attend colloquia hosted by the Mercatus Center, ensuring that fellows can fully participate in all program activities. The Frédéric Bastiat Fellowship is open to graduate students enrolled in master’s, juris doctoral and doctoral programs across various disciplines, including economics, law, political science and public policy. Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate program at any university and in any discipline to be eligible. For more information, visit Mercatus Center.
Apply for Arturo Falaschi SMART Fellowships Programme
Deadline Date: March 31, 2026 The ICGEB SMART Fellowship Programme promotes the mobility of researchers between ICGEB Member States as a way of enhancing skill development, acquisition of specific hands-on training in new technologies, increasing cooperation in science and technology and should provide clear evidence of strong collaboration between the two laboratories. The fellowship is designed for scientists at an early stage of their career who wish to spend a defined research period in a laboratory located in an ICGEB Member State other than their own. Applicants are expected to demonstrate how the proposed mobility will positively impact their career trajectory, contribute to the advancement of their home laboratory and align with the expertise and facilities of the receiving laboratory. Close coordination between the supervisors of the home and host laboratories is strongly encouraged during the preparation of the research project to ensure meaningful scientific collaboration. The fellowship provides financial support covering international economy return travel, health insurance and a monthly subsistence allowance for the fellow. PhD fellows receive a monthly stipend of USD 1,500, while postdoctoral fellows receive USD 2,000 per month. In addition, a monthly bench fee of USD 500 may be allocated to the receiving laboratory to support research-related consumables, subject to the recommendation of the ICGEB Fellowships Committee. The receiving laboratory is responsible for managing these funds strictly in line with the approved research-training programme. Eligibility for the programme extends to nationals of ICGEB Member States, with no age restriction, although preference is given to young scientists at the beginning of their research careers. Applicants should be registered for a PhD or have obtained their PhD degree within the last five years and must be actively working in a research institution. Young scientists holding an MSc or equivalent qualification are also eligible to apply. The fellowship supports research stays of a minimum of three months and a maximum of nine months and is not intended to extend existing visits, support participation in courses or workshops, or act as a bridge to longer-term fellowships. Applications are evaluated by the ICGEB Fellowships Selection Committee based on scientific excellence, the quality of the applicant’s curriculum vitae, the anticipated impact on the fellow’s career and the potential benefits for both the home and host institutions. The competence, skills and infrastructure available in the receiving laboratory are also key considerations, along with any additional support offered to assist the fellow’s living expenses. The application process requires submission through the ICGEB Service Gateway, with only one application permitted per call. Applicants must upload their full CV, the full CV of the Head of the Receiving Laboratory, and a valid identification document. Both the home and receiving laboratories must confirm and complete their respective sections of the application by the stated deadline for the application to be considered valid. For more information, visit ICGEB.
Call for Submissions: Arturo Falaschi PhD Fellowships Programme
Deadline Date: March 31, 2026 The ICGEB PhD Fellowships Programme offers eligible international students the opportunity to pursue doctoral research at ICGEB laboratories in Trieste, New Delhi or Cape Town with comprehensive academic and financial support. The fellowship provides a monthly stipend of Euro 1,500 for candidates based in Trieste, Italy, US$ 1,122 for those in New Delhi, India, and ZAR 16,500 for fellows in Cape Town, South Africa, and supports a three-year PhD course with the possibility of a one-year extension. It also covers university tuition fees for the full PhD registration period and includes medical health insurance for the duration of the programme. Travel expenses from the fellow’s home country to the host ICGEB laboratory at the start of the fellowship and return travel upon completion are included, along with reimbursement of visa or permit of stay application and renewal costs. The standard duration of the programme is three years, with the possibility of a one-year extension. To be eligible, applicants must be nationals of an ICGEB Member State. Candidates applying to ICGEB Trieste must hold a BSc (Honours) degree, while those applying to ICGEB New Delhi and Cape Town must hold an MSc degree. Applicants must demonstrate a good working knowledge of English through an accepted proficiency certificate unless English was the medium of instruction, in which case an official university certificate is required. An age limit of below 32 years applies only to applicants for Trieste, while there is no age limit for New Delhi and Cape Town. The main criteria for selection include scientific excellence of the project, the qualities of the candidate’s CV and potential benefit for the home country. Applications must be submitted online, with only one application permitted per call. Required documents include a full CV, official academic records with certified English translations where applicable, the written statement from the supporting ICGEB Group Leader, a valid identification document, and proof of English language proficiency where required. All complete applications are forwarded to the relevant ICGEB Liaison Officer for endorsement, which is a mandatory step in the selection process. Accommodation arrangements vary by location, with limited on-campus or supported options available in New Delhi and Cape Town, while fellows in Trieste are provided with guidance on external housing options. The expected starting dates are 1 October 2026 for Trieste, 1 August 2026 for New Delhi and 15 January 2027 for Cape Town. For more information, visit ICGEB.
