Fellowship programmes and sponsored research positions
The UKRI What Works Innovation Fellowships address Violence Against Women and Girls with 18-month research positions. Three fellowships are available, focused on generating evidence for transformation.
The GLF/YIL Restoration Stewards Program supports young leaders restoring landscapes with and for their communities. Selected stewards receive EUR 5,000 and mentorship. The program is open to 18-35 year olds leading or contributing to holistic restoration projects.
The UN-Nippon Fellowship offers a 9-month training program in ocean affairs, including a 3-month stay in New York and a 6-month research placement. Fellows receive a monthly stipend during their fellowship. The program aims to support the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Law of
The Media Foundation for West Africa invites young Ghanaian journalists to apply for the Next Generation Investigative Journalism Fellowship, providing training and financial support for accountability and anti-corruption reporting. The fellowship runs from September to November 2026 and includes a
The UNFPA Young Creators Lab is a digital training program for young creators in Asia and the Pacific, focusing on comprehensive sexuality education content creation. The program runs from August to October 2026 and is open to applicants aged 18-29.
The INGSA-Africa Science Advice Skills Development Program is now open for applications from early and mid-career African scientists. The program aims to strengthen the capacity of researchers to engage in science advice and policymaking. Benefits include potential funding support and invitations to
The 9th Next Gen Fellowship is a fully funded 3-month residential program for young journalism graduates and early-career journalists in Ghana, focusing on accountability journalism and anti-corruption reporting. The fellowship provides hands-on training and mentorship in investigative journalism, d
The University of the Witwatersrand invites applications for its Future Research Leaders Fellowship Programme. The programme aims to attract outstanding mid-career researchers who can establish internationally competitive research programmes. Researchers from various disciplines are encouraged to ap
The Children and Armed Conflict Advanced Training is a free online course offered by the UN, taking place from September 1, 2026, to November 19, 2026. This 3-month training aims to develop skills and competencies to enhance the protection of conflict-affected children.
The Cleantech Innovation Competition, a joint initiative by KCIC and partners, supports early-stage cleantech businesses. It aims to address pressing environmental challenges with innovative solutions. The competition seeks to foster green entrepreneurship and sustainable development in Kenya.
The CHAI Research Fellowship is a fully funded opportunity for postdoctoral researchers to work on developing safe and reliable human-compatible AI systems. Fellows will collaborate with CHAI faculty and have the freedom to pursue novel research projects.
The HMCCC Fellowship supports young women leaders in the ECOWAS region working on climate action and migration. It's a regional leadership and capacity-strengthening programme.
