Deadline Date: January 15, 2026 The Holohil Grant Program offers funding support to organisations and individuals working to advance animal tracking, welfare, and conservation initiatives, with a strong focus on projects that contribute to wildlife research and management. This opportunity is designed to support field-based work that improves understanding of animal movement, behaviour, and ecology through the use of tracking and monitoring technologies. Grant recipients receive support that helps them implement or enhance conservation and research activities, particularly those that rely on effective tagging and tracking solutions. The programme welcomes proposals from researchers, conservation practitioners, and organisations whose work addresses real-world challenges in wildlife monitoring and generates data that can inform better conservation decisions. Holohil plans to supply grants of up to CDN$2,500.00 per award, providing practical financial assistance to help cover essential project needs. This funding can play a critical role in enabling small-scale or early-stage initiatives that may otherwise face resource constraints. Applicants are assessed based on the relevance, feasibility, and potential impact of their proposed work. Beyond financial support, successful applicants gain visibility within the broader conservation and wildlife research community, reinforcing Holohil’s commitment to supporting innovative, field-driven efforts that contribute to the long-term protection and sustainable management of wildlife. The Holohil Grant Program is open to scientists and non-scientists from anywhere in the world. For more information, visit Holohil.
L’Oréal Fund for Women Initiative
Deadline Date: January 19, 2026 The L’Oréal Fund for Women is a global funding opportunity designed to support grassroots and non-profit organisations that work to empower women and girls facing vulnerability. The Fund supports initiatives that promote access to education, social and professional integration, and the protection of women’s rights, with a strong focus on building resilience and creating sustainable, long-term impact. It is open to organisations addressing urgent social challenges affecting women and girls across diverse contexts worldwide. The Fund has an international scope and can support organisations operating either in their country of registration or in other countries where they implement their activities. In line with its territorial priorities, preference is given to organisations whose headquarters are located within the European Union. Financial support may be requested for projects at different stages, including ideation, implementation or deployment, allowing organisations to strengthen existing work or develop innovative solutions to unmet needs. Your request cannot be less than €50,000 or exceed €250,000. Eligible applicants must be non-profit or not-for-profit grassroots organisations working in the public interest and legally able to receive private philanthropic grants, supported by official statutes. Organisations must operate on a non-distribution basis, ensuring that income is not shared directly or indirectly with members. Applicants are expected to have more than two years of official existence, unless they can clearly demonstrate a strong and innovative approach that addresses a specific social need. The Fund prioritises organisations that have direct, measurable impact, requiring applicants to support at least 200 beneficiaries per year. In addition, organisations must be authorised to issue tax receipts within France and the European Union. Through this call, the L’Oréal Fund for Women aims to strengthen community-led efforts that advance gender equality and improve the lives of women and girls by providing flexible financial support aligned with real-world needs and local expertise. For more information, visit L’Oréal.
AU-EU Youth Action Lab Innovation Grant Program 2026
Deadline Date: January 07, 2026 The Innovation Grants offer a valuable opportunity for youth-led organizations that are developing fresh, creative solutions to complex global and intersectional challenges. Designed to support bold ideas that can drive meaningful change, each grant runs for a 12-month period, providing organizations with the time and resources needed to test, refine and expand their innovative approaches. Across the full cycle, a total of 32 grants will be awarded, with 7 already distributed in the first round, 15 available in the current round and the remaining 10 to be offered in the final phase. Each grant provides funding ranging from a minimum of €30,000 to a maximum of €40,000, giving young leaders the financial backing required to bring transformative ideas to life. These grants are tailored specifically for youth-driven organizations that operate with a strong social mission. Eligible applicants must be non-profit entities such as community-based organizations, NGOs, civil society organizations or foundations dedicated to creating positive societal impact. To ensure that the work remains youth-centered, the entire governance structure of the organization must be composed of young people aged 18 to 35, who hold full decision-making authority. In addition, more than 80 percent of the individuals involved in conceptualizing and carrying out the organization’s activities must also fall within this age group. Projects submitted for funding must likewise be fully youth-led, with all staff responsible for implementation being between 18 and 35 years old. To qualify, organizations must be formally registered in their home countries, maintain an organizational bank account and operate within a clear governance framework. They must also be located and registered in one of the twelve African Youth Action Lab focus countries, which include Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, the Somaliland region of Somalia, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. All project activities funded through the grant must take place within one or more of these countries to ensure that the support directly benefits communities across these regions. Overall, the Innovation Grants represent a powerful opportunity for young leaders to experiment, collaborate and create solutions that respond to pressing challenges affecting their communities and the wider world. With strong financial support, a youth-centered approach and a focus on innovation, these grants help unlock the potential of emerging changemakers who are shaping a brighter and more resilient future. For more information, visit AU-EU Youth Lab.
AU-EU Youth Action Lab Representation Grant Program 2026
Deadline Date: January 07, 2026 The African Youth Action Lab is offering Representation Grants designed to support youth-led projects with a maximum duration of 12 months. Grants range from 10,000 to 20,000 euros, categorized as medium and large grants, and are available to registered youth-led groups, community-based organisations, and grassroots movements. Eligible organisations must be non-profit foundations, community-based organisations, or non-governmental and civil society organisations with a clear social mission. Leadership by young people is central: all governance members and employees involved in project implementation must be aged between 18 and 35. The organisation must also be formally registered in its country, have a bank account, and a clear governance structure. The grants are available for projects operating in one or more of twelve focus countries: Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia (Somaliland region), Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Proposed activities must take place within these countries and aim to create meaningful engagement and impact for young people. In addition to formal eligibility, successful applicants are expected to demonstrate commitment to youth leadership and intercontinental collaboration. Projects should build connections among young people across Africa and Europe, sharing knowledge and experiences through platforms like the Youth Action Digital Platform and Annual Learning Events. Activities can vary depending on local context but should prioritize youth participation, collaboration, and learning. This grant represents a unique opportunity for youth-led organisations to strengthen their capacity, deliver impactful projects, and engage in international exchange, all while placing young people at the center of leadership and decision-making. For more information, visit AU-EU Youth Lab.
Apply for AU-EU Youth Action Lab Cooperation Grant Program 2026
Deadline Date: February 12, 2026 The Cooperation Grants offer a unique opportunity for youth-led organisations to engage in policy-making and foster cross-continental collaboration between Africa and Europe. Each grant lasts for 12 months and provides funding of 50,000 euros for consortiums that include at least one African and one European organisation. Eligible applicants must form a consortium of at least two organisations, with one based in one of twelve eligible African countries — Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia (Somaliland region), Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, or Zimbabwe — and one established in the European Union. Independent applications are not accepted, as the programme emphasizes collaborative, cross-continental partnerships. Participating organisations must be non-profits, operating as a Trust, Community-Based Organisation, or Non-Governmental/Civil Society Organisation with a clear social mission. Youth leadership is central, with all governance members aged 18 to 35 and actively involved in decision-making, while over 80% of staff designing and implementing project activities must also be young people. Projects themselves must be fully youth-led, with all staff working on implementation aged between 18 and 35. In addition, organisations must be formally registered, have a bank account, and maintain a clear governance structure. The coordinating organisation must also demonstrate prior experience in collaborative projects with at least one partner organisation. This grant provides an exceptional platform for young people to lead meaningful projects, influence policy, and strengthen networks across continents, combining the energy and perspectives of youth with the strategic impact of international partnerships. For more information, visit AU-EU Youth Lab.
AU-EU Youth Action Lab Entrepreneurship Grant Program 2026
Deadline Date: January 07, 2026 The Entrepreneurship Grants present a significant opportunity for youth-led organisations committed to driving social and economic change in their communities. These grants are designed to strengthen the responsible growth of youth-led social enterprises by addressing specific gaps within their operating environments. At the same time, they encourage organisations to share their experiences and insights with other youth actors, helping to build strong networks and inspire collaboration across different contexts. Through this programme, youth innovators are supported not just financially but also through the collective learning and connections that help sustain long-term impact. With funding opportunities of up to 30,000 euros, the programme enables both individual youth organisations and consortiums to develop and expand initiatives that create meaningful economic opportunities for young people. This support is particularly aimed at organisations that are actively improving livelihoods, fostering employment or offering affordable and essential services within their communities. By investing in these enterprises, the grants help uplift young leaders who are shaping sustainable solutions and driving community development across Africa. To be eligible for this opportunity, organisations must operate as non-profit entities such as trusts, community-based organisations, NGOs, civil society organisations or cooperatives with a clear social or environmental mission. Their enterprise activities must exist primarily to advance this mission rather than serve as a side business. Beyond organisational structure, youth leadership is essential. The governance of the organisation must be fully in the hands of young people aged 18 to 35, and the majority of those involved in programme design and implementation must also fall within this age range. All project staff responsible for carrying out the proposed activities must be young people as well. Eligible organisations must also be formally registered, have an established bank account, maintain a clear governance system and have been operating for at least a year. They need to demonstrate a track record of community programmes and revenue-generating activities, including a trading arm or enterprise that supports financial sustainability. Impact is another key requirement, as applicants must show measurable social or environmental outcomes such as improved livelihoods, youth employment or environmental benefits, along with basic systems to track and report these results. Additionally, all or most of the organisation’s profits must be reinvested into its mission rather than distributed to private shareholders. Finally, both the organisation and its project activities must be based in one or more of the twelve African Youth Action Lab focus countries, which include Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, the Somaliland region of Somalia, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. This geographic focus ensures the grants directly support youth-led initiatives in regions where young entrepreneurs are driving meaningful social impact. Through this opportunity, the Entrepreneurship Grants serve as a powerful tool for empowering young leaders, strengthening community enterprises and expanding economic opportunities for youth across the continent. For more information, visit AU-EU Youth Lab.
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.
Applications open for Innovative Entrepreneurs Program 2026
Deadline Date: February 14, 2026 Eisenhower Fellowships (EF) delivers the 2026 Innovative Entrepreneurs Program to inspire leaders around the world to challenge themselves, to envision how they can effect positive change, to engage others beyond their existing networks and to collaborate with other like-minded leaders across national borders to better the world around them. Inspire leaders around the world to challenge themselves; Envision how they can effect positive change; Engage others beyond their existing networks; Collaborate with other like-minded leaders across national borders to better the world around them. The 2026 Innovative Entrepreneurs Program will select ascendant, innovative international entrepreneurs, ages 32–45, who have demonstrated success in leading for-profit enterprises that generate positive social impact. During the fellowship, participants will develop a project, foster professional relationships, and launch dynamic, concrete collaborations with their American counterparts, their cohort and the prestigious EF network of over 2,500 Fellows from 118 countries. Fellows are selected based on their track record of leadership, their potential for future impact, and their commitment to lifelong engagement with Eisenhower Fellowships to advance the mission of enhancing international understanding through dialogue and building a world that is more peaceful, prosperous and just. Typically, Fellows are highly proficient in English and have the maturity to take advantage of this unique opportunity, representing Eisenhower Fellowships while using the experience to accelerate their growth as impactful leaders. Applications are accepted globally, with preference given to candidates in countries where EF is active, ensuring a diverse and dynamic cohort of international entrepreneurs. Eligible candidates for the 2026 Fall Innovative Entrepreneurs Program must have citizenship and/or current residence for at least five years in the country they are applying to represent on the fellowship. Applicants who do not reside in or have citizenship in a country where EF is currently active must demonstrate that their work has regional impact and provide a letter of recommendation from a member of the EF global network to be considered. Selected International Fellows must be eligible for a J-1 visa. Priority is given to applicants within the age range of 32–45 years at the time of the program, although candidates slightly outside this range may still be considered if they excel in other criteria. Strong proficiency in English is required. Selected Fellows must obtain approval from their workplace to take leave and commit full-time for the duration of the in-person program, with breaks permitted only in the event of a dire emergency. The program is tentatively scheduled to take place over nearly six weeks, from early October through mid-November 2026, and all Fellows must be able to convene in Austin for several days in early October. Children are not permitted on the fellowship, and EF does not fund spousal travel. Candidates who have participated in any EF fellowship within the previous two years are not eligible. Fellows may not use the fellowship to make business deals, solicit funds for their projects, or seek any form of financial support, as all expenses are covered by EF. For more information, visit Eisenhower Fellowships.
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.
