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
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
CFPs: Women’s Scholarship for International Students 2026
Deadline Date: August 28, 2026 Applicants are now invited to submit applications for the Women’s Scholarship to award female students on all higher study level. The focus areas, objectives, priorities, and themes are centered on female international students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate studies during the Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 semester, with an emphasis on supporting tuition fees for women from any country who plan to study at a college or university abroad. The scholarship highlights qualities such as a courageous and adventurous spirit, being a globally-minded woman and maintaining high academic achievement with outstanding grades and notable accomplishments in the chosen field of study. It also values involvement in extracurricular groups and activities, along with the enthusiasm to begin a new academic adventure and share one’s unique story as a woman with the world. Finalists who do not win the main scholarship will receive a USD 150 flight voucher after confirming acceptance within three days and sharing a post on social media platforms such as Instagram, LinkedIn, or Facebook. The scholarship winner must also confirm acceptance within three days and share a social media post announcing the award. This scholarship provides up to $5,000 to support women from any country who plan to begin their undergraduate, graduate or post-graduate studies abroad in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027. Eligible applicants must be women who intend to enroll in a degree program at a recognized university or institute of higher education and must meet all academic, language, and visa requirements for their chosen destination. Applicants must not be citizens or permanent residents of the country where they plan to study. The ideal candidate is a woman with a strong academic background, consistent achievements in her chosen field of study, and active involvement in extracurricular pursuits. She should demonstrate global awareness, cultural curiosity and a willingness to share her experiences as part of her study-abroad journey. Applications must be submitted in English through the required form, where applicants must explain their inspiration, aspirations as a woman, and personal decision-making process. Selected finalists will need to provide color-scanned documents, including an acceptance letter, academic transcripts or qualifications, and a passport copy, within seven days of notification. Key dates include the application deadline on 28 August 2026 at 12:00 CEST, finalist notifications between 15–30 September 2026, winner announcement between 13–17 October 2026 and scholarship disbursement in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027. For more information, visit educations.com.
Call for Applications: Go Global MBA Scholarship 2026
Deadline Date: April 24, 2026 The Go Global MBA Scholarship offers aspiring business professionals the chance to pursue their MBA abroad. This scholarship aims to support emerging business leaders who envision a global career and are ready to elevate their expertise through an MBA abroad. Applicants are encouraged to showcase their motivation, leadership potential and commitment to building a sustainable future in their application essay. The Go Global MBA Scholarship offers up to $7,000 for international students beginning an MBA abroad in Fall 2027, with applications due on April 24, 2026. It is open to candidates from any country who plan to study for an MBA starting in Fall 2026, have no more than five years of relevant work experience, hold a valid bachelor’s degree, meet language and university entry requirements and are eligible for a study visa. The selection process is structured, with applications closing on April 24, 2026, followed by finalist notifications between May 18–29, 2026. The winner will be announced between June 8–12, 2026, and the scholarship will be disbursed in Fall 2026. The application process is simple, requiring candidates to complete a short form and answer specific essay questions regarding their motivations, aspirations, and global leadership goals. No additional documents such as CVs or transcripts are evaluated during the initial application. However, finalists must submit proof of acceptance, identity, undergraduate qualification, and work experience within seven days of receiving notification. The final winner must confirm acceptance of the scholarship within three days. For those applying to the Go Global MBA Scholarship 2025, the timeline differs slightly, with finalists notified between May 15–26, 2025, winners announced between June 5–26, 2025, and scholarship disbursement scheduled for Fall 2025. For more information, visit educations.com.
Study a Master’s in Europe Scholarship 2026
Deadline Date: May 15, 2026 Applicants are now invited to submit applications for the Study a Master’s in Europe Scholarship to offer international students financial support to pursue their Master’s degree studies in Europe starting from the Fall 2026 semester. The scholarship highlights qualities such as being globally minded and interested in other cultures, showing motivation and inspiration to positively change the world, maintaining consistently outstanding grades as a high academic achiever, participating actively in extra-curricular groups and activities, and displaying enthusiasm to begin your adventure and share your story with the world. The €5000 Master’s Degree Scholarship aims to support students from around the world who wish to study abroad in Europe and begin their next academic and cultural journey. This scholarship is designed for international students applying to Master’s-level programs that begin in Fall 2026 and it supports both on-campus studies within Europe and online studies offered by European institutions. The opportunity is open to applicants who have applied or plan to apply to a European university or graduate school and who meet all academic and language entry requirements set by the institution. Eligible students must hold a valid undergraduate degree, be able to meet relevant language criteria and where necessary, must qualify for a study visa. It is also essential that the applicant studies in a country where they do not hold citizenship and do not currently reside unless they are already studying abroad. The scholarship is intended to help cover tuition fees and bring students one step closer to achieving their academic goals in Europe. Applying requires completing the online form in English and responding to the questions included in the application. Additional documents such as CVs, academic records, or certifications are not evaluated during the initial application. However, finalists may be required to submit proof of acceptance, identity, and undergraduate qualifications within a set timeline. The selected winner must confirm their acceptance within the stated response period to secure the scholarship. For more information, visit educations.com.
Call for Proposals: Hinrich Foundation Research Funding Program
Deadline Date: May 31, 2026 The Hinrich Foundation provides support to trade research projects that advance the understanding of global trade issues and support policy development. The Foundation’s international trade research program promotes research across trade-related sectors, particularly related — in no order of preference — to trade governance, geopolitics of trade, foreign direct investment (FDI), supply chain resilience and security, digital trade, innovation and technology, trade and environmental sustainability, trade workforce and education, industrial competitiveness and economic development, natural resources in trade and trade logistics and services. The program encourages high-quality research proposals from individual researchers and research organizations with expertise in trade-related domains. Submissions are reviewed and shortlisted for consideration twice each year, providing regular opportunities for scholars to engage with the Foundation’s research agenda. Research proposals are expected to clearly identify the name and credentials of the researcher or research team, along with a concise synopsis of the proposed study. The synopsis should address major trade-related themes, preferably pose two to four key questions that the research seeks to answer and clearly specify whether the research will be based on primary or secondary methods. The Foundation generally publishes research outputs in the form of white papers of around 4,000 words and articles of around 1,600 words, all of which are subject to editorial review. Researchers may propose new research projects with one or more article and/or white paper deliverables, or submit an overview or summary of existing work, including research that has already been published elsewhere, with final publication decisions resting with the Foundation. Projects are encouraged to be completed within four months from the point of commission, with researchers providing progress updates at mutually agreed intervals and taking into account feedback from the Foundation’s research program team. In some cases, researchers may be requested to submit one or two interim articles of approximately 1,600 words to summarize preliminary findings before the final project completion. Funding for selected projects is negotiable and is typically disbursed upon completion of the research. The upcoming deadline for submission is May 31, 2026, offering a timely opportunity for researchers to contribute to ongoing discussions and analysis in international trade. For more information, visit Hinrich Foundation.
Request for Applications: Don Lavoie Fellowship Program
Deadline Date: April 15, 2026 The Mercatus Center is inviting applications for its Don Lavoie Fellowship Program for undergraduate students, recent graduates and young professionals considering graduate school and early-stage students interested in political economy. The Austrian, Virginia, and Bloomington schools of political economy, key ideas in political economy, contemporary work in this tradition, and academic and policy research. The fellowship offers a total award of up to $1,250, which includes a stipend, all required readings for the online events and advice on research, jobs and graduate school. Fellows participate in a structured online program that includes a series of virtual activities conducted throughout the semester. These activities are designed to introduce participants to core ideas and ongoing research traditions associated with political economy through guided academic engagement. A central component of the fellowship is participation in online reading group sessions, where fellows meet virtually four times during the semester in organized groups to discuss books. These sessions emphasize preparation, active discussion and critical engagement with the assigned readings. In addition to the reading groups, fellows are expected to engage regularly with an online discussion portal that features videos, podcast episodes and readings related to the program’s intellectual themes, along with prompts for written discussion and interaction. The fellowship is open to applicants of any nationality and is conducted entirely online, making it accessible to students based both in the United States and abroad. It is open to undergraduate students, recent graduates, young professionals considering graduate school and early-stage graduate students from any discipline and any university. Applicants must remain eligible throughout the application process and the full duration of the fellowship. Applicants are required to submit an online application that includes a 1–2 page cover letter detailing their graduate school career to date, research interests and current projects, familiarity with thinkers associated with the Austrian, Virginia, and Bloomington schools of political economy and what they hope to gain from the program, along with a current resume or CV, short answer questions, and two short essays. Application review begins after the deadline, with decisions announced twelve or more weeks later. For more information, visit Mercatus Center.
